Career Workshops for UBE 101 Classes
Career Services is available to present to UBE 101 classes on up to 2 career-related topics. If you are interested in requesting a workshop, review the presentation descriptions below. Please submit your request form with at least 2 weeks' notice so that we may best accommodate you.
Planning for Your Future Workshop: This is our standard workshop for UBE 101 classes and can be used to satisfy the Planning for Your Future core topic requirement. In this session, we introduce your students to the career decision-making process, major/career exploration, and resources for navigating the career development process. Specific tools, websites, and services will be discussed. Students will leave with an understanding of self-assessment tools, such as MyPlan, and how to get started exploring their academic and career interests! 50 minutes
Other Workshops: Upon request, we may be available to speak to your class about a variety of special topics.
- StrengthsQuest™ Debrief: This session covers a basic overview of the StrengthsQuest™ self-assessment tool and helps facilitate students' understanding of how their natural talents and strengths relate to success in academics, career planning, leadership, campus involvement, teamwork, and more. Note: If you are interested in a presentation about StrengthsQuest™ and wish to have your students take the online inventory in advance of your session, contact Ed Brodka at 645-4618 for arrangements. First-year students are eligible to take the assessment at no cost.
- Resume Writing: Students will leave this session understanding the nuts and bolts of resume content and structure, as well as how to maximize their experiences and seek out new resume-building opportunities.
- Interviewing Skills: This session will leave students feeling more confident about the interviewing process, how to best prepare, and the cardinal do's and don'ts of impressing the employer.
- Finding a Job/Internship: This workshop focuses on strategies and resources to finding job/internship opportunities and can be customized to fit your class' needs and interest areas.
- Networking: This interactive session allows students to not only learn about networking but practice it! Additional topics such as small talk and using online professional networking sites will also be discussed.