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We offer a variety of workshops categorized by three stages of a students' career journey. Please read the learning outcomes associated with each workshop topic below. Then you can submit a request form to inquire about your preferred workshop.
Getting Started
Intro to CPDC
(15 minutes)
By the end of this workshop, students will be able to:
- Reframe at least one common myth about career development
- List at least 3 services our office provides (career coaching, events & programs, resources, Career Studio)
- Explain where our office is located and our hours of operation
- List at least one upcoming program or event
Career Exploration
(60 minutes)
By the end of this workshop, students will be able to:
- List basic information about CPDC: who we are, what we do, & how to connect with us
- Reframe at least 2 common myths about career development
- Articulate the stages of the career development process: know yourself, research your options, prototype, reflect & evaluate
- Identify ways to get to know themselves better
- Research career options
- Identify ways to gain hands-on experience to prototype
- Explain why it’s important to take time to reflect and evaluate
- Start their career development process by exploring their knowledge, skills, values, and/or personality traits
Clifton StrengthsFinder
Coming Soon!
Personal Image
(60 minutes)
By the end of this workshop, students will be able to:
- List basic information about CPDC: who we are, what we do, & how to connect with us
- Articulate what personal image is and why it's important
- Determine how they want to represent themselves
- List at least 2 pieces of their personal image
- Identify at least one platform for building a professional image and networking (LinkedIn & AlumniFire)
- Name at least 1 method for maintaining a professional image
Job & Internship Search
(60 minutes)
By the end of this workshop, students will be able to:
- List basic information about CPDC: who we are, what we do, & how to connect with us
- List at least 2 criteria which define an internship
- Articulate the value of an internship
- List at least one resource where they can search for jobs & internships
- Articulate their career/internship values to prioritize opportunities which are a good fit for them
- List the materials needed to apply for a job or internship
Making Progress
Networking & Curiosity Conversations
(60 minutes)
By the end of this workshop, students will be able to:
- List basic information about CPDC: who we are, what we do, & how to connect with us
- Define networking
- Articulate why networking is important
- List at least 2 resources for informational interviews & networking
- Create an effective elevator pitch
- Prepare for an informational interview
Resumes
(60 minutes)
By the end of this workshop, students will be able to:
- List basic information about CPDC: who we are, what we do, & how to connect with us
- Explain what a resume is and its purpose
- Explain basic formatting guidelines for resume writing
- Tailor a resume to the opportunity and audience
- Write strong accomplishment statements for transferable skills
Cover Letters
(60 minutes)
By the end of this workshop, students will be able to:
- List basic information about CPDC: who we are, what we do, & how to connect with us
- Explain what a cover letter is and its purpose
- Identify top strengths (skills/experience/expertise) that fit the requirements for a particular position
- Articulate a specific reason for their interest in that organization and position/opportunity
- Indicate the basic structure for formatting a cover letter
Resumes & Cover Letters (Combined)
(90 minutes)
By the end of this workshop, students will be able to:
- List basic information about CPDC: who we are, what we do, & how to connect with us
- Explain basic formatting guidelines for resume writing
- Tailor a resume to the opportunity and audience
- Write accomplishment statements for transferable skills
- Indicate the basic structure for formatting a cover letter
- Articulate a specific reason for their interest in the position
- Identify top strengths (skills, knowledge, experience) which demonstrate fit for the particular position
Career Fair Prep
(60 minutes)
By the end of this workshop, students will be able to:
- List basic information about CPDC: who we are, what we do, & how to connect with us
- Articulate the importance of attending the Fairs
- List the event details for the Fairs (*including how to access virtual fairs)
- Find & research attending employers
- Identify appropriate business attire for the Fairs
- Articulate their strengths
- Engage in conversation with employers (elevator pitch)
- Understand expectations of employers at the Fairs
*Additional Learning Outcomes for virtual Fairs:
- Attend a virtual Fair
- Set up an appropriate space for virtual Fairs
Finishing Up
Interviewing
(60 minutes)
By the end of this workshop, students will be able to:
- List basic information about CPDC: who we are, what we do, & how to connect with us
- List at least 2 pre-interview preparation steps
- Implement the past, present, future method for answering “tell me about yourself” questions
- Implement the PART method for answering behavior-based questions
- Identify examples of strengths and weaknesses to answer potential interview questions
- Develop relevant questions to ask an interviewer at the end of the interview
- Write a follow-up message to thank interviewers after an interview
Negotiation
(60 minutes)
By the end of this workshop, students will be able to:
- List basic information about CPDC: who we are, what we do, & how to connect with us
- Explain that the majority of people who negotiate are at least partially successful
- Articulate the difference between a salary range, target salary, and walk-away-point
- List at least one resource for conducting salary negotiation research
- Identify their value to an employer & match their strengths and experience to a position
- Articulate strategies for communicating with employers about salary
Applying to Graduate School
(60 minutes)
By the end of this workshop, students will be able to:
- List basic information about CPDC: who we are, what we do, & how to connect with us
- Evaluate the value of attending graduate school for themselves
- Articulate what time of year they should be applying for grad school by
- Develop criteria for evaluating various graduate programs
- List at least 2 key items within a graduate school application package
- List at least 1 tip for choosing people to write recommendation letters
Not seeing what you need? Please email the CPDC. Your workshop is not confirmed until you have received an email notification from our office. Workshop requests are limited to current University of Utah faculty, staff, and students.