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Student
Workshops - Fall 2007
Unless otherwise indicated, all CMC
workshops are held in the Group Study Room next to the CMC office
in the Galvin Library.
Quick Links
to [ Certified Candidate | Career Fair
| CPT-Workshop for International Students | Etiquette Lunches
| Getting a Job | Interviewing Skills
| Intro to Cooperative Education | Resume Critique Sessions |Pre-Register for Workshops
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Becoming a Certified Candidate Orientation
The CMC's new Certified Candidate Program gives you access to our preferred employers before other IIT students and alumni.
By successfully completing a series of requirements, you will be certified as a candidate who we believe will be a successful employee at our preferred employers' companies.
This orientation will familiarize you with all of the requirements for becoming a Certified Candidate.
(This orientation is required to become a Certified Candidate).
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Date
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Time
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Workshop Theme
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| Wednesday,
September 26 |
3:00-4:00 PM |
Certified Candidate orientation
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| Wednesday,
October 03 |
12:00-1:00 PM |
Certified Candidate orientation
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| Tuesday,
October 30 |
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Certified Candidate orientation
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| Tuesday,
November 06 |
12:00-1:00 PM |
Certified Candidate orientation
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| Thursday,
December 06 |
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Certified Candidate orientation
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Career Fair Success
Establish a plan for being successful at a career fair. Learn how to prepare beforehand,
what you should do while at the fair, and how to follow-up in order to increase your chances of getting the job you want.
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Date
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Time
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Workshop Theme
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| Friday,
September 18 |
3:00-4:00 PM |
Career Fair Success
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| Friday,
September 21 |
12:00-1:00 PM |
Career Fair Success
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| Monday,
September 24 |
1:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
Career Fair Success
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| Tuesday,
September 25 |
11:00 AM-12:00 PM |
Career Fair Success
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CPT Workshop for International Students
Attend a joint workshop between the CMC and International Center,
which focuses on the policies and procedures all international students must know before accepting
off-campus employment as part of their allowed Curricular Practical Training (CPT) time.
This workshop also covers the requirements and registration process for co-ops and internships.
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Date
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Time
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Workshop Theme
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| Tuesday,
October 16 |
3:00-4:00 PM |
CPT - International Students
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| Wednesday,
October 31 |
3:00-4:00 PM |
CPT - International Students
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| Tuesday,
November 20 |
3:00-4:00 PM |
CPT - International Students
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Etiquette Lunches
Description
Friday, October 26, 2:00-4:00, location and speaker TBD
Getting a Job: The First Minute
Learn how to make a great first impression when at a career fair, on an interview or in a networking situation.
Learn the art of preparing, and delivering an effective elevator speech.
(This workshop is required to become a Certified Candidate).
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Date
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Time
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Workshop Theme
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| Wednesday,
September 05 |
12:00-1:00 PM |
Getting a Job: The First Minute
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| Thursday,
September 06 |
12:00-1:00 PM |
Getting a Job: The First Minute
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| Monday,
November 05 |
12:00-1:00 PM |
Getting a Job: The First Minute
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| Tuesday,
November 06 |
12:00-1:00 PM |
Getting a Job: The First Minute
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Getting a Job: The Second Two Minutes
Benefit from tips on how to improve your resume and cover letters to attract the right companies.
Learn the key characteristics and behaviors employers seek in candidates.
Familiarize yourself with the basic questions you will be asked, and should ask in return during an interview.
(This workshop is required to become a Certified Candidate).
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Date
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Time
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Workshop Theme
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| Wednesday,
September 12 |
12:00-1:00 PM |
Getting a Job: The Second Two Minutes
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| Thursday,
September 13 |
12:00-1:00 PM |
Getting a Job: The Second Two Minutes
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| Monday,
November 12 |
12:00-1:00 PM |
Getting a Job: The Second Two Minutes
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| Tuesday,
November 13 |
12:00-1:00 PM |
Getting a Job: The Second Two Minutes
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Getting a Job: The Final Two Minutes
Become a pro at "sealing the deal," and getting the job offer you want.
Get tips on making a successful transition into the work world.
(This workshop is required to become a Certified Candidate).
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Date
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Time
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Workshop Theme
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| Wednesday,
September 19 |
12:00-1:00 PM |
Getting a Job: The Final Two Minutes
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| Thursday,
September 20 |
12:00-1:00 PM |
Getting a Job: The Final Two Minutes
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| Monday,
November 19 |
12:00-1:00 PM |
Getting a Job: The Final Two Minutes
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| Tuesday,
November 20 |
12:00-1:00 PM |
Getting a Job: The Final Two Minutes
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Interviewing Skills
Find out everything you need to know to ace your interviews.
From how to dress to impress, to how to answer some of the tough questions,
this workshop will make you a pro at interviewing.
(This workshop is required to become a Certified Candidate).
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Date
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Time
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Workshop Theme
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| Wednesday,
October 03 |
1:00-2:00 PM |
Interviewing Skills
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| Thursday,
October 25 |
3:00-4:00 PM |
Interviewing Skills
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| Tuesday,
October 30 |
12:00-1:00 PM |
Interviewing Skills
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| Thursday,
November 08 |
4:00-5:00 PM |
Interviewing Skills
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Introduction to Cooperative Education & Internships
Learn how to qualify for, enroll in and renew your co-op.
Understand the difference between co-ops and internships,
and the different requirements for participation in each.
(This workshop is required to participate in Co-op or Internship).
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Date
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Time
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Workshop Theme
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| Thursday,
August 16 |
11:00-12:00 PM |
Intro to Cooperative Education
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| Monday,
August 20 |
3:00-4:00 PM |
Intro to Cooperative Education
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| Monday,
August 29 |
12:00-1:00 PM |
Intro to Cooperative Education
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| Tuesday,
September 11 |
1:00-2:00 PM |
Intro to Cooperative Education
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| Friday,
September 21 |
11:00 AM-12:00 PM |
Intro to Cooperative Education
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| Friday,
October 05 |
12:00-1:00 PM |
Intro to Cooperative Education
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| Tuesday,
October 09 |
3:00-4:00 PM |
Intro to Cooperative Education
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| Thursday,
October 25 |
2:00-3:00 PM |
Intro to Cooperative Education
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| Wednesday,
November 07 |
4:00-5:00 PM |
Intro to Cooperative Education
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| Thursday,
November 15 |
11:00 AM-12:00 PM |
Intro to Cooperative Education
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| Wednesday,
November 28 |
1:00-2:00 PM |
Intro to Cooperative Education
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| Wednesday,
December 05 |
3:00-4:00 PM |
Intro to Cooperative Education
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| Thursday,
December 13 |
12:00-1:00 PM |
Intro to Cooperative Education
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Resume Critique Sessions
After creating your resume on WinWay, and before going to the Career Fair,
come to the CMC to get your resume critiqued by a Career Advisor.
Walk-in hours are as follows:
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Date
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Time
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Workshop Theme
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| Wednesday,
August 28 |
9:30 AM-1:00 PM, 2:30-4:30 PM |
Interviewing Skills
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| Tuesday,
September 04 |
9:30 AM-1:00 PM, 2:30-4:30 PM |
Interviewing Skills
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| Thursday,
Septmenber 13 |
9:30 AM-1:00 PM, 2:30-4:30 PM |
Interviewing Skills
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| Wednesday,
September 19 |
9:30 AM-1:00 PM, 2:30-4:30 PM |
Interviewing Skills
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Pre-Register for Workshops
To pre-register for a workshop, please login to eRecruiting, then go to "Calendar," "Career Center Calendar," and select the date of the
workshop you want to attend in the calendar on the right-hand side of the screen.
Next, select the workshop that you want to register for, and then click "Signup" on the right-hand side of the screen.
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