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!
For
additional information about this event:
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.
For additional information about
this event:
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.
For additional information about this event:
