Fall 2024 Career Workshops

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Embark on a transformative journey toward career success with our comprehensive workshop series. This series is tailored to equip you with the essential skills for a thriving career, from building your first resume to negotiating your salary.

Topics Include:

  1. Crafting Your Stellar Resume: Unlock the secrets to creating a compelling resume that captures attention and lands interviews. Learn the art of highlighting your strengths, experiences, and accomplishments to craft a standout resume that resonates with employers.

  2. Strategies for Effective Job Searches: Navigate the job market with confidence! Discover proven strategies to streamline your job search process, uncover hidden opportunities, and stand out among a sea of applicants. From online platforms to networking tactics, learn the most effective approaches to secure your desired position.

  3. Mastering the Art of Networking: Networking is more than just exchanging business cards—it's about building meaningful connections. Hone your networking skills and expand your professional circle through authentic and impactful networking strategies. Learn how to leverage your network for career growth and opportunities.

  4. Negotiating Your Worth: Understanding your value is crucial. Gain insights into salary negotiations and learn how to articulate your worth confidently. Acquire the skills to navigate salary discussions, benefits, and contracts, ensuring you secure a compensation package that aligns with your skills and experience.

These workshops will take place both hybrid on campus and virtually via Blackboard. Below is a list of dates and times for each workshop this semester.

Wednesday, September 04, 2024 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Resume 101 Hybrid, ENT 017 and Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Thursday, September 05, 2024 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Cover Letter 101 Virtual via Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Professional Communication Hybrid, ENT 017 and Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Resume 101 Virtual via Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Friday, September 13, 2024 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Resume 101 Virtual via Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Monday, September 16, 2024 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Job Search Strategies Virtual via Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Career Fair Prep Hybrid, ENT 017 and Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Resume 101 Virtual via Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Thursday, September 19, 2024 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Networking 101 Hybrid, ENT 017 and Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Friday, September 20, 2024 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Cover Letter 101 Virtual via Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Monday, September 23, 2024 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Career Fair Prep Hybrid, ENT 017 and Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Resume 101 Virtual via Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Thursday, September 26, 2024 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM LinkedIn Hybrid, ENT 017 and Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Monday, September 30, 2024 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM International Student Job Search Virtual via Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Wednesday, October 02, 2024 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM LinkedIn Virtual via Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Monday, October 07, 2024 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Cover Letter 101 Hybrid, ENT 017 and Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Wednesday, October 09, 2024 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Salary Negotiation Virtual via Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Thursday, October 10, 2024 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM International Student Job Search Virtual via Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Monday, October 14, 2024 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Interview Skills Hybrid, ENT 017 and Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Resume 101 Virtual via Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Friday, October 18, 2024 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM AI In the Job Search Virtual via Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Resume 101 Virtual via Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Job Search Strategies Hybrid, ENT 017 and Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Monday, October 28, 2024 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Networking 101 Virtual via Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Cover Letter 101 Hybrid, ENT 017 and Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Wednesday, November 06, 2024 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Federal Resume Hybrid, ENT 017 and Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Thursday, November 07, 2024 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Salary Negotiation Hybrid, ENT 017 and Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Monday, November 11, 2024 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Professional Communication Virtual via Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Resume 101 Virtual via Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Cover Letter 101 Hybrid, ENT 017 and Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Friday, November 15, 2024 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM LinkedIn Hybrid, ENT 017 and Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Monday, November 18, 2024 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Interview Skills Virtual via Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Resume 101 Virtual via Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Monday, December 02, 2024 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Cover Letter 101 Hybrid, ENT 017 and Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Tuesday, December 03, 2024 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM LinkedIn Virtual via Blackboard [RSVP Link]
Friday, December 06, 2024 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Resume 101 Virtual via Blackboard [RSVP Link]

Click the RSVP link to your chosen workshop. RSVP is required to attend.

Questions? Contact Costello College of Business Career Services at mycareer@gmu.edu or 703-993-2140.