Workshop / Classroom Presentation Descriptions
Career Services Center – Workshops & Presentations
Resume & Cover Letter Writing
Designed to provide students with
helpful information on creating effective resumes and cover letters, this
workshop will help students learn how to choose resume formats suited to their
experience and goals, write helpful employment objectives, and overcome
limitations in their work history or education. Strategies for composing successful
cover letters will also be covered.
Interviewing Techniques
An interview is a stressful experience for most people. This workshop will
focus on helping students successfully navigate a job interview, highlight the
most commonly asked interview questions, provide preparation tips, and address
appropriate interview attire.
Mock Interview
A mock interview tries to resemble a real interview as much as possible, and it is one of the best ways to prepare for an actual employment interview. The mock interview workshop will allow students to practice and perfect their interviewing skills on video in a friendly atmosphere so that they can see themselves in action. Students will also be provided valuable feedback and coaching on their performances.
Choosing a Career/Major also known as "Pizza and a Major"
Being a college student involves making choices about academic majors and
professional careers. This workshop is designed to assist students with making
choices that are compatible with their skills, interests, values, and
personality types. Students will be provided career assessment tools,
participate in career exploration activities, and develop plans towards their career
choices.
The Internship Experience
The College’s Internship Program offers students the opportunity to gain
practical, hands-on experience in a professional setting while earning college
credit. Partnering with hundreds of local and regional businesses, this
highly-lauded academic program offers students outstanding building blocks in
their career development. Students will learn about the benefits of doing an
internship and be provided with a comprehensive overview of the steps involved
in getting placed.
JobNet
JobNet is RCC’s online employment resource, designed to allow employers,
students and alumni to interact directly with one another in the job search.
This workshop will show students how they can directly connect with employers,
browse job postings, upload resumes, set favorites, and apply on line from the
comfort of their homes.
SIGI-3
Sigi-3 is an online interactive guide that allows students to do their own
self-assessment while obtaining in-depth and up-to-date career information.
Students will be provided with a hands-on overview of this system, focusing on
its flexible, easy-to-use career and self-assessment tools and allowing them
the opportunity to examine their work-related values, interests, personality
and skills. SIGI-3 also provides exciting tools to explore occupational
information, majors, recommended course lists, videos, job comparisons and
internet links. Computer access is required for this workshop.
The Career Services Center: An Overview
The Career Services Center provides students with personal assistance in
determining their career choices, acquiring valuable, credit-bearing
internships, and locating beneficial job opportunities, both off and on campus.
This workshop will explore all of the services that are available to students
and faculty at the Center, including one-on-one career counseling,
career-related workshops, internship services, and job placement opportunities.
