The Office of Career Services hosts a variety of workshops and events to help prepare job seeking students. See below for information on On-Campus and Off-Campus events.

  • On-Campus

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    Fall 2025

    August

    Essential Skills for Interviewing Workshop
    Monday, August 25, 2025, 1:00-2:00 pm
    Virtual: 
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    Join us for a session that will cover all the essential skills on how to ace your interview. We will discuss how to answer tough questions and ways to make yourself stand out amongst the rest. This workshop is for you if you are just starting out or would like to brush up on your interviewing skills. 
    Career Readiness Skills: Career and Self Development-Communication-Critical Thinking-Professionalism


    Resume/Cover Letter Workshop
    Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
    Virtual: 
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    The resume/cover letter workshop is designed to teach students how to write effective resumes and cover letters for the job search process. Preparation for the upcoming Career Fair will be included.
    Career Readiness Skills: Career and Self Development-Professionalism

    Student Employment Fair
    Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 2:00-4:00 pm
    Hall of Governors

    September

    Finding your Ideal Internship or Job: Strategies for Success
    Monday, September 8, 2025, 10:00-11:00 am 
    Virtual: 
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    Join us for our engaging workshop, "Finding Your Ideal Internship," where you’ll learn effective strategies to identify, apply for, and secure the internship that aligns with your career goals. 
    Career Readiness Skills: Career and Self Development-Communication-Professionalism-Technology 

    Resume/Cover Letter Workshop
    Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 6:00-7:00 pm
    Virtual:
    Join here!
    The resume/cover letter workshop is designed to teach students how to write effective resumes and cover letters for the job search process. 
    Career Readiness Skills: Career and Self Development-Professionalism

    LinkedIn 101
    Thursday, September 18, 2025, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
    Virtual: Join Here!
    Perfect your professional brand! In this workshop, you will learn key tips for optimizing your LinkedIn profile to showcase your strengths, set you up for successful networking, and attract recruiters.  

    Own Your Future: Craft Your Career Playbook 
    Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 3:00-4:00 pm
    Virtual: Join Here!
    Tired of hearing "What are you going to do with your life?" In this workshop, we'll replace the stress with excitement as you create a career playbook that's uniquely YOU. Uncover your passions, set inspiring goals, and build a roadmap to a future you'll love. It's time to Own Your Future and make those post-grad dreams a reality! 
    Career Readiness Skills: Career and Self Development-Professionalism

    October

    PICC WEEK

    Resume Writing Essentials
    Monday, October 6, 2025, 10 am-11 am 
    Virtual: Join Here! 
    Are you ready to stand out in today’s competitive job market? Join us for our interactive workshop, "Resume Writing Essentials," designed to equip you with the tools and techniques needed to create compelling application materials. 
    Career Readiness Skills: Career and Self Development-Communication-Critical Thinking 

    Hacking Success: Break Through Your Barriers
    Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 2 pm-3 pm
    Virtual:Join Here! 
    This interactive workshop helps you identify your top barriers to success, discover strengths and resources, and develop personalized strategies to overcome challenges. Through polls, group discussions, and action planning, you will leave with tangible tools to achieve your goals. 
    Career Readiness Skills: Career and Self Development-Leadership-Teamwork 

    AI: Your Career Co-Pilot for Navigating the Future of Work
    Wednesday, October 8, 2025 3:00-4:00 pm
    Virtual: Join Here!
    Discover how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the job landscape and learn how to harness its power to boost your career prospects. This interactive workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to leverage AI throughout your career journey.
    Career Readiness Skills: Career and Self Development-Critical Thinking-Technology

    Exploring Your Career Values
    Thursday, October 16, 2025, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
    Virtual: Join Here! 
    Come explore how your values can influence your career choices in a fun and interactive way through some exploratory, online exercises.
    Career Readiness Skills: Career and Self Development-Critical Thinking-Teamwork

    Resume Lab
    Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 3:00-4:00 pm
    Room: TBD
    Come meet with the Career Services team to get hands-on assistance with resume revisions at this event.
    Career Readiness Skills: Career and Self Development-Professionalism

    November 

     Job Search Strategies
    Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 6:00-7:00 pm
    Virtual: Join here!
    Finding a job is often a difficult task for many. Please join us as we talk about the best strategies to search for your next position and be successful in getting the job you desire. You will walk away with tangible steps to take and a plan for your job search moving forward. 
    Career Readiness Skills: Career and Self Development-Communication-Professionalism-Technology

    Resume Writing Tips for International Students
    Thursday, November 13, 2025,10:00-11:00 am
    Virtual: Join Here!
    Learn how to write or upgrade your professional resume specifically for well-accepted formats in the United States.
    Career Readiness Skills: Career and Self Development-Communication-Equity and Inclusion   

    Essential Skills for Interviewing Workshop
    Thursday, November 20, 2025, 1:00-2:00 pm
    Virtual: Join Here!
    Join us for a session that will cover all the essential skills on how to ace your interview. We will discuss how to answer tough questions and ways to make yourself stand out amongst the rest. This workshop is for you if you are just starting out or would like to brush up on your interviewing skills. 
    Career Readiness Skills: Career and Self Development-Communication-Critical Thinking-Professionalism 

    December 
    Career Quest: Discover Your Path with O*Net
    Tuesday, December 3, 2025,3:00-4:00 pm
    Virtual:Join Here! 
    Embark on an epic quest to uncover your ideal career!  Unleash the power of O*NET, your trusty guide, to explore a world of possibilities, match your skills and interests to exciting occupations, and chart a course towards a fulfilling future.
    Career Readiness Skills: Career and Self Development-Critical Thinking-Leadership-Technology

    Spring 2026

    February

    Job Search Strategies
    Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 10:00-11:00 am  
    Virtual: Join Here! 
    Finding a job is often a difficult task for many. Please join us as we talk about the best strategies to search for your next position and be successful in getting the job you desire. You will walk away with tangible steps to take and a plan for your job search moving forward.
    Career Readiness Skills: Career and Self Development-Communication-Professionalism-Technology

    Virtual Interviewing Techniques
    Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 10:00-11:00 am
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    In today’s digital world, virtual interviews have become the norm. This workshop is created to equip you with the techniques and confidence needed to excel in online interviews. 
    Career Readiness Skills: Career and Self Development-Communication

    Resume/Cover Letter Workshop
    Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 6:00-7:00 pm
    Virtual:
    Join here!
    The resume/cover letter workshop is designed to teach students how to write effective resumes and cover letters for the job search process. Preparation for the upcoming Career Fair will be included.
    Career Readiness Skills: Career and Self Development-Communication-Professionalism

    Career Readiness and Professionalism
    Thursday, February 19, 2026, 10:00-11:00 am
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    Join us to review some tips and strategies on how to put your best foot forward and create and maintain a professional presence in school, at work or in your internship site.
    Career Readiness Skills: Career and Self Development-Communication-Leadership-Teamwork  

    In-Demand Careers in Illinois and GSU Pathways
    Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 10:00-11:00 am 
    Virtual: Join Here! 
    This workshop will highlight the most in-demand careers in Illinois as of 2025. We will emphasize sectors with strong growth potential, numerous openings, and competitive salaries. We will also discuss academic majors/minors at GSU that align with these careers.
    Career Readiness Skills: Career and Self Development-Technology

    March

    No Scams, Just Success: Your Guide to Navigating Legitimate Jobs and Onboarding
    Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 3:00-4:00 pm
    Virtual:Join Here!
    Lost in a sea of job postings, unsure which ones are real? We've got your back! This workshop will equip you with the skills to spot fake job postings, ace the application process, and confidently navigate the onboarding process. No more scams, just success in your job search journey!
    Career Readiness Skills: Career and Self Development-Critical Thinking-Professionalism

    Putt and Pitch Social Hour
    Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 3:00-4:30 pm
    Hall of Governors
    Come join us in an informal atmosphere to play a little mini-golf in the Hall of Governors, meet a few new people, and practice your elevator pitch with some friendly coaching along the way!
    Career Readiness Skills: Career and Self Development-Communication-Teamwork-Professionalism

    LinkedIn 101
    Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 11:00 am-12:00 pm

    Virtual: Join Here! 
    Perfect your professional brand! In this workshop, you will learn key tips for fully optimizing your LinkedIn profile to showcase your strengths, set you up for successful networking, and attract recruiters.
    Career Readiness Skills: Career and Self Development-Critical Thinking-Professionalism

    April

    Handshake 101
    Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 10-11 am 
    Virtual:
     
    Join Here! 
    Career Readiness Skills: Technology-Communication

    Resume Lab
    Wednesday, April 8, 2026,2:00-3:00 pm
    Room: TBD
    Come meet with the Career Services team to get hands-on assistance with resume revisions at this event.
    Career Readiness Skills: Career and Self Development-Professionalism  

    How to Work a Career Fair
    Thursday, April 9, 2026, 1-2 pm
    Virtual:Join Here!  
    Career Readiness Skills: Career and Self Development-Communication-Critical Thinking-Leadership

    The JD Playbook: Mastering Job Applications
    Thursday, April 16, 2026, 6:00-7:00 pm
    Virtual:Join here!
    Tired of feeling like your applications disappear into a black hole, left wondering what employers are really looking for in a job description? This one-hour workshop provides the ultimate playbook for decoding job requirements and expectations. We'll delve into the nuances of job postings, helping you identify critical keywords for Applicant Tracking Systems, distinguish between "must-haves" and "nice-to-haves," and effectively align your skills and experience. You'll leave with practical strategies to optimize your resume, cover letter, and interview preparation, significantly increasing your chances of landing that next opportunity. Get ready to transform your job search by understanding exactly how to tailor your application materials and ace your interviews!
    Career Readiness Skills: Career and Self Development-Communication-Critical Thinking-Technology

    Spring Career and Internship Fair
    Wednesday, April 22, 2026,2:00-4:30 pm
    Hall of Governors and Engbretson

    May

    Resume Writing Essentials
    Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 2 pm- 3 pm 
    Virtual: Join Here!
    Are you ready to stand out in today’s competitive job market? Join us for our interactive workshop, "Resume Writing Essentials," designed to equip you with the tools and techniques needed to create compelling application materials. 
    Career Readiness Skills: Career and Self Development-Critical Thinking-Professionalism

  • Off-Campus

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    Off-Campus Upcoming Career Fairs and Special Events

    IDHS Virtual Recruitment Presentations

    For a schedule of events click here.   

     

  • Contact Information

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    Office of Career Services: 708.235.3974