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Workshops and Seminars

A variety of workshops are available each semester. Please see the list below of upcoming workshops. The workshops are informal discussions that focus on one topic. No appointment is necessary, and there is no cost to Penn State students, faculty, or staff. Simply show up and take notes.

Seminars/Workshops
(Open to all students, strongly recommended for seniors as well.)

Workshop Request Form

Don't forget to check out fair page/calendar and the Penn State Behrend events calendar for updates too!

Seminars/Workshops:

SEMINARS

All Students: Join us to put your job search on the right road!

Seniors/Full-time Job Seekers: Please bring your Senior Packet. It’s free and has the latest job and grad school search information from Penn State Behrend and national employers. Stop in Reed Room 1 to get yours!

Intern/Co-op/Part-time/Summer Job Seekers: Learn job and internship seeking skills and get the edge on your competition. Internship search manuals are provided at seminars; please bring them to any future seminars you attend.

Student Organizations or Resident Assistants are encouraged to co-sponsor these events. Call 898-6164 for more information.

Note: If you have a class conflict, come for as much of a session as possible. To schedule an individual appointment to review your internship or job search strategies, please call the CDC or stop in the office. We look forward to working with you.

Call 898-6164 for information.

Fall Semester 2009

TOPICS	DATE	DAY	TIME	LOCATION
Nittany Lion Career Network (formerly Nittany Lion Recruiting) system and ACPC Services Strongly recommended prior to participating in On-Campus Interviewing (OCI) for Full Time, Intern, & Co-Op positions being posted by employers coming to Penn State Behrend, University Park, Harrsiburg and Berks.	8/26/09	Wed	4:45 - 5:30 pm	Reed 3
	8/27/09	Thurs	4:15 - 5:00 pm	Reed 3
	8/31/09	Mon	4:45 - 5:30 pm	REDC 236
Resume & Cover Letters: Got KSAA's (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Accomplishments)? Prove it!	9/1/09	Tues	4:15 - 5:00 pm	REDC 236
	9/8//09	Tues	4:15 - 5:00 pm	REDC 236
	9/14/09	Mon	4:45 - 5:30 pm	Reed 150
	9/24/09	Thurs	4:15 - 5:00 pm	Reed 150
Graduate School: Strategies for Finding and Applying (co-presented with the Learning Resource Center)	9/9/09	Wed	12:00 - 1:00 pm	Reed 150
	9/10/09	Thurs	4:00 - 5:00 pm	Reed 150
Career Fair Preparation: What To Expect...And What Employers Expect	9/2/09	Wed	4:45 - 5:15 pm	Reed 3
	9/10/09	Thurs	4:15 - 5:00 pm	REDC 236
	9/23/09	Wed	4:45 - 5:30 pm	Reed 150
	9/29/09	Tues	4:15 - 5:00 pm	REDC 236
Ace The Interview: Winning Ways to Handle the Tough Questions	9/3/09	Thurs	4:15 - 5:00 pm	Reed 3
	9/9/09	Wed	4:45 - 5:30 pm	REDC 236
	9/15/09	Tues	4:15 - 5:00 pm	REDC 236
	9/21/09	Mon	4:45 - 5:30 pm	Reed 150
Internship Search: What, Why and How (includes Resume and Cover Letter basics)	9/17/09	Thurs	4:15 - 5:00 pm	Reed 150
	9/22/09	Tues	4:15 - 5:00 pm	REDC 236
Social Networking in the Job/Internship Search Learn how to manage your online presence and avoid common pitfalls in your online job or internship search	9/16/09	Wed	4:45 - 5:30 pm	Reed 150
	9/28/09	Mon	4:45 - 5:30 pm	Reed 150
	10/20/09	Tues	4:15 - 5:00 pm	REDC 236
	11/12/09	Thurs	4:15 - 5:00 pm	Reed 150

Career Series Workshops:

Plan to get a good job or internship?
Sending a resume is just not enough to get you the job. You need to be able to locate resources, stand out from the other applicants, and be able to communicate and articulate your attributes effectively. Learn job and internship seeking skills and get the edge on your competition with the CDC's new Career Series! Numerous topics are presented at varying times, so many should fit into your schedule. Student Organizations or Resident Assistants are encouraged to co-sponsor these events. For more information, call the CDC at 898-6164.

Workshop Request

If you are a resident assistant, organization member, or faculty member who would like to request a workshop, please complete the following form. Workshops must be requested at least 2 weeks in advance. We suggest collaborating with another organization for better attendance.

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