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September 2024
Outlook Email Management
In this workshop we help you organize and use some advanced functions to make your email life here at WSU a little easier to manage. The goal of this workshop is to assist you in planning and organizing using a software you’re sure to use once you’re in the work world after you graduate. So, why not learn and get practice now?
Amplifier Requirement: Tier I: Discovery: 100-Level Business-Focused Training
Find out more »Leverage Your LinkedIn for Impactful Connections
So you’re on LinkedIn—now what? This workshop is your compass to not just navigate but excel in the world of work’s most popular digital landscape. This session will empower you with the skills to sculpt a compelling LinkedIn profile and presence that resonates with your professional aspirations. You will also discover how to connect with industry professionals who embody your career goals and learn the art of reaching out to build meaningful connections and expand your network. We'll also dive into LinkedIn's job board, revealing strategies to leverage this powerful tool in your job search effectively. Whether you're looking to polish your profile, find mentors in your field, or tap into new job opportunities, this workshop is your gateway to transforming LinkedIn interactions into career milestones.
Amplifier Requirement: Tier II: Exploration/Crimson Pathway II: Building Your Market Value
Find out more »Navigating Career Networking Night: Essential Preparation and Success Strategies
Career Networking Night is the premier on-campus event of the year for securing your next summer internship or stepping into your first job after graduation. In this essential workshop, we’ll dive into the crucial strategies and information you need to make a purposeful and impactful impression on potential employers.
We will explore what to expect at the event, including the overall setup, what to bring, how to dress, and how to engage in conversations that reflect your professionalism and readiness for a career. Additionally, we'll discuss how to identify and research the companies in attendance to tailor your interactions and demonstrate how well you fit their available roles.
This workshop is your key to arriving well-researched, confident, and ready to stand out. Don’t miss this opportunity to hone your skills and approach Networking Night with assuredness and professionalism!
Amplifier Requirement: Tier II/CP I: Learning to Network
Find out more »Resume Revamp: Elevate your Experiences with ChatGPT
Ever felt stuck by job requirements demanding experience you don't yet have? What if you're closer than you think? Join our workshop to uncover how to showcase your existing experiences effectively on your resume. Learn about the diverse experiences employers seek and how to highlight transferable skills that make seemingly unrelated experiences relevant to your desired industry. Plus, discover how ChatGPT can speed up and enhance your approach, helping you refine your resume with innovative techniques. Get ready to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be in your career journey!
Amplifier Requirement: Tier III/CP II: Creating Your Brand
Find out more »Navigating Career Networking Night: Essential Preparation and Success Strategies
Career Networking Night is the premier on-campus event of the year for securing your next summer internship or stepping into your first job after graduation. In this essential workshop, we’ll dive into the crucial strategies and information you need to make a purposeful and impactful impression on potential employers.
We will explore what to expect at the event, including the overall setup, what to bring, how to dress, and how to engage in conversations that reflect your professionalism and readiness for a career. Additionally, we'll discuss how to identify and research the companies in attendance to tailor your interactions and demonstrate how well you fit their available roles.
This workshop is your key to arriving well-researched, confident, and ready to stand out. Don’t miss this opportunity to hone your skills and approach Networking Night with assuredness and professionalism!
Amplifier Requirement: Tier II/CP I: Learning to Network
Find out more »Carson Coug Resume Cafe
Success is brewing! Stop by the Carson Center any time on September 24th or 25th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM for the Carson Coug Resume Café, a unique two-day event designed to help you improve your resume and make a stellar first impression at our upcoming Career Networking Night on October 7th.
Join us for a relaxed, drop-in style session where you can have your resume reviewed and improved by a member of our Career Team. No appointment is necessary—just bring your resume and a readiness to refine it during a 20-minute consultation. Plus, enjoy free coffee and pastries while you wait!
Amplifier Requirement: Tier II/CP II: Exploration: Building Your Market Value
Find out more »Carson Coug Resume Cafe
Success is brewing! Stop by the Carson Center any time on September 24th or 25th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM for the Carson Coug Resume Café, a unique two-day event designed to help you improve your resume and make a stellar first impression at our upcoming Career Networking Night on October 7th.
Join us for a relaxed, drop-in style session where you can have your resume reviewed and improved by a member of our Career Team. No appointment is necessary—just bring your resume and a readiness to refine it during a 20-minute consultation. Plus, enjoy free coffee and pastries while you wait!
Amplifier Requirement: Tier II/CP II: Exploration: Building Your Market Value
Find out more »The Search: Internships & Jobs
How do you go about searching for a job or internship? Where should you start? What and where should you search? How do you evaluate job postings?
In this workshop we will answer those questions. We will show you tools to use to help you know what to search, and we will give you some ideas of where to start. You’ll get the opportunity to evaluate a job post and walk away with the skills you need to successfully search for jobs and internships on your own.
Amplifier Requirement: Tier II/CP II: Building Your Market Value
Find out more »The Private Club Industry – A Business Unlike Any Other
Are you looking for a career that utilizes your degree, allows you to bring happiness to others, and gives you the opportunity to build authentic relationships with some of the most fascinating people in the world?
Come join members of the Club Management Association of America as they discuss the private club industry and why you should consider working in an environment built around professionalism, fun and lifelong relationships.
It doesn’t matter where you are in your career path, from an aspiring businessperson to a lost soul that hasn’t discovered their passion quite yet. Getting involved in the private club industry NOW will give you the opportunity to network with potential future employers, help you build a skillset that is transferrable to any future job, and may just land you in an industry that you fall in love with forever.
Amplifier Requirement: Tier II/CP I: Professionalism
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Find out more »October 2024
Navigating Career Networking Night: Essential Preparation and Success Strategies
Career Networking Night is the premier on-campus event of the year for securing your next summer internship or stepping into your first job after graduation. In this essential workshop, we’ll dive into the crucial strategies and information you need to make a purposeful and impactful impression on potential employers. We will explore what to expect at the event, including the overall setup, what to bring, how to dress, and how to engage in conversations that reflect your professionalism and readiness…
Find out more »Behavioral Interviews with the STAR Method
What is a Behavioral Interview? How should you approach these types of questions? In this workshop we will explain the STAR method and why it’s an important way to frame your answers to behavioral interview questions. We will also give you the opportunity to practice answering some of commonly asked questions with feedback from a Career Consultant.
Amplifier Requirement: Tier III/CP II: Creating Your Brand
Find out more »Tell Me About Yourself
Are you a student seeking a summer job or professional internship? If so, this workshop is designed specifically for you. Studies show that a significant number of jobs are secured based on how students present themselves professionally during in-person or virtual networking interactions. During these networking interactions, individuals often decide whether to continue a conversation with someone within the first few minutes of meeting them.
The ""Tell Me About Yourself"" workshop will prepare students for those crucial initial moments with anyone they meet, especially employers looking to hire WSU business students.
Amplifier Requirement: Tier III/CP II: Creating Your Brand
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