Wednesday, October 2, 2013

University Career Center Prep Workshops

Practice Makes Perfect: How to Sell Yourself in Interviews for Internships
Thursday, October 03, 2013 • 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Location: University Career Center & The President's Promise (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing), College Park
When searching for internships, it is important to effectively articulate your experiences in an interview setting. This interactive session will help students learn about different types of interviews (in-person, phone, Skype, group, etc.) and how to effectively handle each one. We will also discuss the power in storytelling and provide an effective formula to help your story stay on track. This session is intended to be fun and provide students with an opportunity to practice! 
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Find a Job: Employer Targeted Search Tips
Tuesday, October 08, 2013 • 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: University Career Center & The President's Promise (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing), College Park
Tired of searching through job boards to locate open positions?
Are you having a difficult time finding your ideal position? Attend this workshop to learn tips for identifying organizations of interest as well as how to connect with employers and develop a relationship prior to a position being advertised (potentially giving you the inside scoop). After all, employers have been known to “create” positions for the right candidate. 
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Know your Rights as an Employee - A workshop presented by The Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR)
Thursday, October 10, 2013 • 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Location: University Career Center & The President's Promise (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing), College Park
With the goal of educating the community about their rights and responsibilities from a legal perspective, CAIR civil rights attorneys present information about the rights of individuals as employees in this interactive workshop. The workshop will cover the specific laws that protect individual’s employment rights, outline religious accommodations in the workplace, discuss fairness in hiring/firing/promotions, and provide concrete steps and resources on how to deal with workplace discrimination. This presentation includes an interactive PowerPoint presentation followed by a Q&A session. After the workshop, participants will know basic civil rights laws and their application and be empowered to contact CAIR to report a complaint should they ever be faced with a challenge. 
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