Online Career Workshops

Check out our new online PowerPoint workshops!  The workshops are a great way to gather basic career information at a time that is convenient to you.  If you have further questions after reviewing these workshops, make an appointment with our career counselor, Barb Laporte, by calling 612-626-5443 or via e-mail.

Resume Writing
    Get an overview of what to include on your resume and inside tips for making your skills stand out to employers.

Job Fair Success (Tailored to Graduate Students)
    Learn how to prepare for a job fair, how to introduce yourself to employers and gain tips for following up after the fair to increase your chances of securing a job.

Interviewing
    Learn what you can do before, during and after an interview to increase your odds of landing a great job or internship.

Jobs & Internship Searching
    Learn about tools and strategies that will help you find jobs or internships in your field of interest.

Networking
    Approximately 75% of jobs are never advertised.  Learn how to network effectively so that you can find out about these unadvertised positions.

Graduate School Planning
    Learn about the graduate and professional school application process including timeline, tips on how to select a school and what makes a successful application for admission.

Writing Effective Personal Statements
    Having a well written personal statement is critical for graduate and professional school admissions.  Learn great tips for creating a good quality first draft.

Pre-Law Workshop
    Learn about the law school application process including timeline, tips on how to select a school and what makes a successful application for admission.

Professional Portfolios
    Professional portfolios are a great way to show employers your skills during an interview.  Learn how to create one and how to use it effectively in an interview.

Salary Negotiation - Coming Soon!
    Learn the do's and don'ts of salary negotiation as well as ways to research salary statistics by job type and geographical location.

Transitioning from Student to Professional
    Your first job after graduating from college can be a big adjustment.  Get tips on how to ensure success in this first experience.