Advanced Interviewing Advanced Resumes and Discover Your Leadership Managing Career

Skills A Cover Letters A Style with the FIRO-B A Transitions A

Refresh your interviewing Learn about different resume This workshop is ideal for Experienced professionals
skills and learn how to formats and how to best students with work who are considering or
prepare for advanced market your accomplishments experience, alumni and career already involved in the
interviewing techniques for specific audiences. This changers. The Fundamental process of changing careers
including critical behavioral, workshop is ideal for someone Interpersonal Relations will benefit from this
panel and case interviews. who has already written a Orientation-Behavior™ workshop. Learn how to
Review the do’s and don’ts resume and is looking to (FIRO-B®) is a personality develop a change plan by
for interview situations and enhance or change the content assessment that identifies identifying the career
learn how to address the most or structure. Please bring a needs/wants regarding your development components you

spring 2010
difficult questions. draft of your resume to the interpersonal work style. most need to work on. This
Tuesday, April 27
workshop. Results from this assessment workshop will help you
Wednesday, April 21
workshop series
5:30-7:00 pm
will help you gain additional identify the type of transition
DPC 9500 12:00-1:30 pm
insight about your leadership you are attempting and assess
DPC 9500
approach to help you work its level of difficulty.
Friday, May 7
more strategically.
WORKSHOP *NEW DATE* 2:00-3:00 pm
CALENDAR AND Thursday, May 20
REGISTRATION Teleconference

5:30-7:00 pm
Attendance at these events SAC 151 Thursday, June 3
is FREE, however 5:30-7:00 pm
A = This workshop is for working professionals,
pre-registration is required DPC 9500
for all workshops, practice
alumni, adult, and graduate students.

interviews and orientations

through DePaul.Experience.

workshops
Please visit
depaul.experience.com How to Build a Portfolio Interviewing Skills
to view the calendar and
Get Connected: How to use
A professional portfolio provides you with Preparing for interviews can give you the
register for workshops and
LinkedIn and Twitter to Network and
a tremendous resource for showcasing confidence you need to highlight your
events.
Job Search
your work skills and experiences to an strengths. This workshop teaches you how
employer. At this workshop, you’ll learn to prepare for the interviewing and post-
Workshops are listed in
alphabetical order.
This is a “hands on” workshop held in a how to conceptualize and compile an interview follow-up process. You will be
computer lab. Attendees will learn the effective portfolio. introduced to the various types of

ADVANCED A Thursday, April 15

benefits of completing their LinkedIn interviews, including behavioral

WORKSHOPS 5:30-7:00pm DPC 9500

profile, and how and why to make interviewing.

Monday, April 26 Tuesday, April 13

connections, get recommendations, and
This workshop is for join industry or interest-specific groups. 12:00-1:30pm SAC 151 5:30-7:00pm DPC 9500
working professionals, Also included: tips, tricks, and etiquette Tuesday, May 25 Tuesday, May 11
alumni, adult, and for using LinkedIn and Twitter for 1:00-2:30pm DPC 9500 5:30-6:30pm Teleconference

graduate students. Wednesday, June 2
How to Prepare for Graduate School
networking, job search and career
information. Please be sure to create a 1:30-3:00pm SAC 151
WORKSHOP
iPrep – Find Your Dream Internship
LinkedIn account before the workshop so Designed for students who are
LOCATION KEY
Workshop
you have a starting point when you contemplating applying to graduate
school, this workshop will help you
Byrne = Byrne Hall, 2219 N.
attend the workshop.
identify programs and universities that This workshop will help you create a
Kenmore Avenue, Lincoln Wednesday, April 14
Park Campus
are right for you. Learn about the strategy for applying to your dream
4:00-5:30pm LPC TBD application process and the resources internship. You will also learn about the
CNA = 55 East Jackson Tuesday, May 18 available to help you choose and evaluate University Internship Program (short-
Building, Loop Campus 5:30-7:00pm Loop TBD potential graduate and professional school term internships) as well as the
DPC = DePaul Center,
programs. Cooperative Education Program (long
1 East Jackson, Loop Campus
Hit the Ground Running: Career
Wednesday, May 5
term Internships). This workshop
Resources for Teachers
1:30-3:00pm SAC 151
also meets the University Internship
Richardson = John T. Note: These workshops are open only to Program Orientation requirement.
Richardson Library, 2350 N.
How to Work a Job & Internship Fair Thursday, March 4
students and alumni in DePaul’s School of
Kenmore Avenue, Lincoln
Park Campus 2:00-3:00pm SAC 151
Education.
Monday, March 15
In these workshops, you will receive an Learn how to approach employers and
SAC = Schmitt Academic
1:00-2:00pm DPC 9500
overview of resources and career tips in make a lasting first impression. DePaul’s
Center, 2320 N. Kenmore
Wednesday, April 14
order to prepare for your job search in the Career Center hosts multiple Job &
Avenue, Lincoln Park
2:30-3:30pm DPC 9500
teaching profession. In part 1, we will Internship Fairs throughout the academic
Campus
Thursday, April 29
review how to update your resume after year with hundreds of employers looking
Student Center = 2250 N. 5:00-6:00pm SAC 151
student teaching, how to strengthen your for candidates like you. This workshop
Sheffield Avenue, Lincoln Wednesday, May 5
cover letter, and review what components helps you maximize the Job & Internship
Park Campus 3:00-4:00pm DPC 9500
are helpful to consider when constructing Fair as an opportunity to showcase your

Thursday, May 20
your portfolio. Part 2 will offer resources skills and abilities in an active job
Teleconference
= This
3:30-4:30pm SAC 151
in how to be strategic in your job search, searching forum.
workshop is conducted via
Tuesday, April 6 Thursday, June 3
the importance of identifying networking
telephone. Check
4:00pm-5:30pm DPC 9500 10:30-11:30am DPC 9500
strategies, and how to prepare for the
eRecruiting for details.
Monday, April 19 Friday, June 25
interview process.
TBD = To be decided. 12:00-1:30pm DPC 9500 12:00-1:00pm SAC 151
Part 1: Monday, April 19
4:00-6:00pm SAC 151 Thursday, April 22
Part 2: Thursday, May 13 3:30-5:00pm SAC 151 Job Search Strategies in a
Challenging Job Market
Note: A number listed after the
4:30-6:30pm SAC 151
location key indicates the room or
suite number.
Learn how to identify effective job search
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 Start Your Own Business Wednesday June 2
2:00-3:00pm DPC 9500
strategies in a challenging job market. Get an

Tuesday June 8
overview of a multitude of job search tactics and This workshop is run by the Coleman
11:00am-12:00pm SAC 151
begin the process of selecting the strategies that Entrepreneurship Center and offers attendees a
make the most sense for you. snapshot of the entrepreneurial process. Attendees
Monday, May 3 On-Campus Interviewing Orientation
discover what characteristics successful
5:30-7:00pm SAC 151
entrepreneurs have in common, learn how to
Wednesday May 26
identify a viable business opportunity, and learn The 30 minute On-Campus Interviewing

2:00-3:30pm DPC 9500

about the process of writing a business plan. If orientation is a prerequisite to participating in
you are exploring the idea of starting your own the On-Campus Interviewing Program. You

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

business, this workshop helps you plan your next must attend an orientation session prior to your
steps and puts your feet firmly on the path to first on-campus interview. The orientation will
Looking for work that is intrinsically interesting success. make you aware of the policies for participation in
and gratifying to you? The MBTI is used to assist the On-Campus Interviewing Program and
individuals in identifying their personality Tuesday, April 20 provide tips for successful interviewing.
4:00-6:00pm DPC 9500
Wednesday, April 7
strengths, preferred work environments,

Strong Interest Explorer 11:00-11:30am DPC 9500

communication styles and career possibilities.

Tuesday, April 20
While few occupations provide a “perfect” match

3:00-3:30 pm DPC 9500

between personality and work tasks, this indicator This workshop is ideal for students who are
Thursday, May 6
and workshop will assist you in making an undecided about a college major and/or for those
2:30-3:00pm DPC 9500
informed decision. considering exploring new career directions.
Thursday, May 13 Tuesday, May 18
Research shows a strong correlation between
1:30-3:30pm SAC 151 4:00-4:30 pm SAC 151
interests and job satisfaction. Insight into your
Thursday, May 27 Thursday, May 27
interests can help you find work that is satisfying
12:00-2:00pm DPC 9500 11:00-11:30am DPC 9500
to you. In this workshop, you will take an
Friday, June 4
inventory that measures your level of interest in
Navigating Student Employment 1:30-2:00pm DPC 9500
broad categories and helps you see how your
interests relate to different occupational fields and
Learn how to use the Campus Job Board to college majors.
search/apply for on-campus jobs. Resume basics, University Internship Program (UIP)
interviewing tips and follow-up procedures will Monday, May 24 Orientation
also be covered so you are polished and well- 12:00-1:30pm SAC 151
This is a prerequisite workshop for UIP and must
Work Values
prepared for the entire on-campus job search
process. be completed to earn Experiential Learning
Your work values play a very important role in credit. The UIP Orientation provides you with
Please visit http://studentemployment.depaul.edu determining what kind of work you find the information you need to successfully enroll in
or the Office of Student Employment front desk fulfilling. Through this workshop, you’ll assess ISP 250 and complete the Liberal Studies
for specific times and locations. Walk-ins are and prioritize your most important work values Experiential Learning Requirement. You’ll find
welcome. and discover how to use what you’ve learned out the meaning and purpose of the ISP 250,
251, 252, 253, 254 and 350 courses as well as
Negotiation Skills
about your work values to help guide your career
decisions. how an internship contributes to your career
Determine the best techniques and practices to goals.
Tuesday, May 18
Monday, March 8
negotiate your compensation package. This
2:30-4:00pm SAC 151
10:00-11:30 am SAC 151
workshop will include a discussion on salary and
Tuesday, March 16
program
benefits negotiation and offer advice on how to
10:30-12:00 pm DPC 9500
handle salary requests and multiple offers.

orientations
Monday, May 17 Thursday, March 25
12:00-1:30pm DPC 9500 12:00-1:30pm SAC 151
Tuesday, June 1 Monday, March 29
5:30-6:30pm Teleconference
Cooperative Education Internship 2:30-4:00pm SAC 151
Information Session Tuesday, March 30
Networking Skills 5:30-7:00pm DPC 9500
Wednesday, March 31
The Cooperative Education (Co-op) Internship
2:00-3:30pm DPC 9500
Developing a strong professional network has Program allows undergraduates to gain high-
Tuesday, April 20
become an increasingly important and powerful level, real-world experience, and also earn income
11:00am-12:00pm DPC 9500
strategy used by effective job seekers in all fields. year-round. This is a prerequisite workshop for
Tuesday, May 4
In this workshop, you will learn how to maximize Co-op Internships and must be completed to earn
2:00-3:30pm DPC 9500
your networking opportunities and build a set of Experiential Learning credit. Co-op positions
Wednesday, May 12
contacts. with major employers are part-time, typically
Monday, April 12 5:30-7:00pm SAC 151
lasting throughout the whole school year. The
12:00-1:30pm DPC 9500 Monday, June 7
Information Sessions are open to all
Tuesday, May 4 2:30-4:00pm DPC 9500
undergraduate freshman, sophomores, juniors, and
3:30-5:00pm DPC 9500 Friday, June 11
early seniors in LA&S, Communication,
11:00-12:30pm SAC 151
Commerce & CDM.
Skills and Accomplishments Tuesday March 30 Tuesday, June 15
1:00-2:00pm SAC 151 10:00-11:30am DPC 9500
Wednesday, June 16
Skills are the currency of the job market; you get
Wednesday April 7
3:00-4:30pm SAC 151
a paycheck in exchange for the skills you use in
3:00-4:00pm DPC 9500
Thursday, June 17
your job. Through this workshop, you’ll assess
Friday April 16
4:30-6:00pm SAC 151
your skills, determine which ones you want to
acquire or further develop, and identify ways to 1:00-2:00pm SAC 151
do so. Also, you’ll learn how to clearly articulate Monday May 3
your skill set and provide solid examples of those 10:00-11:00am DPC 9500
skills in practice. Friday May 14
3:00-4:00pm DPC 9500
Wednesday, April 28 Thursday May 20
10:30am-12:00pm SAC 151 11:00am-12:00pm DPC 9500

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 financial fitness Credit & the Graduating Student

workshops
and identify the measures necessary to
achieve those goals. Part of reaching their As you near graduation, your credit will
goals will be to create a comprehensive become increasingly important in your

BEGINNING LEVEL
savings plan as well as a manageable daily affairs. Attend this workshop to
spending plan. learn about credit scores, credit reports
Money Management 101 Tuesday, April 20
and how to repair your credit if need be.
Learning to manage your money is a skill 4:00-5:00pm CNA 402 Thursday, April 29
crucial to a successful future. This Thursday, May 27 4:00-4:30pm Richardson 300
beginning level workshop covers steps to 12:00-1:00pm Byrne 358 Wednesday, May 26
12:00-12:30pm DPC 9500
Managing Your Debt Load
develop a budget, explanations of various
savings programs, choosing a financial
institution, smart shopping, and ways to Introduction to Investing
editorial
This hands-on workshop will allow
prevent identity theft. This workshop will students to examine their current and If you are interested in learning how to

information
provide you with practical tools and future levels of debt. Students will leave maintain and build wealth, this is the
strategies to better handle your finances. the workshop with a comprehensive plan workshop series for you. Topics covered
Tuesday, April 13
to pay down any credit debt they will include investing basics for stocks,
5:00-6:00pm Richardson 400
currently have and an understanding of bonds and mutual funds. This workshop
Tuesday, May 11
how to pay back any future student loan will provide basic knowledge and
CAREER 2:00-3:00pm DPC 9500
debt that they will have upon graduation. resources for making wealth a reality for
CONNECTIONS Thursday, May 6
you!
is published quarterly by the Debt 101: Credit Card and School 2:00-3:00pm CNA 402 Wednesday, April 21
Career Center at DePaul Loan Basics Tuesday, June 1 5:30-7:00pm DPC 9500
University. It is intended as 11:00am-12:00pm Byrne 358 Tuesday, May 25
a career planning resource
Do you know how the debt you incur in
5:30-7:00pm Richardson 400
for all DePaul students and Studying Abroad Without Breaking
college will affect your lifestyle? Learn
alumni, and is also available the Bank Buying a Home
important information about choosing
in downloadable PDF
credit cards, understanding credit reports
format at careercenter.
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credit card debt. Also, learn information opportunity but isn’t it too expensive? and scary. Attend this workshop to learn
on loan types, loan terms and how to Attend this workshop to learn the true what is really involved in making this big
choose the best loan for you. costs of studying abroad. This workshop purchase. Participants will receive step-
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Tuesday, April 6
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12:00-1:00pm DPC 9500
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for your trip, how to manage your money
[email protected] Wednesday, May 5
2:00-3:00pm Richardson 400
while abroad, and how to find
scholarships to help finance your 4:00-5:00pm DPC 9500
Tuesday, June 1
Managing Your Paycheck
experience.
To inquire about receiving 12:00-1:00pm DPC 9500
bulk supplies of Career Congratulations! You’ve secured your first Wednesday, April 28
Connections for student on-campus job and are going to have a 4:00-5:00pm Richardson 300
organizations or on-campus steady stream of income, but what are you
offices, contact the editor.
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budgeting, and debt management all on a
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Thursday, April 15
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12:00-1:00pm SAC 151 workshop for you! The different
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INTERMEDIATE LEVEL http://financialfitness.depaul.edu

addition to strategies for determining
which one best fits your financial
Create Your Money Plan
situation.
This interactive workshop will provide Tuesday, April 13
students with the tools necessary to create 12:00-12:30pm DPC 9500
an individualized plan for their finances. Thursday, May 20
Students will complete activities that will 4:00-4:30pm Richardson 400
help to set goals for their financial futures

careercenter.depaul.edu

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