About The Professional Development Seminars
Career Services offers these information-packed, 50-minute career seminars FREE to UA students and alumni. ALL seminars are held in the Career Services Workshop Room in the Student Union Memorial Center, Suite 411. The seminar schedule is subject to change. Please check the Career Services Calendar for the most up-to-date seminar schedule.
Should I RSVP?
You are encouraged to RSVP for seminars and we will send you an email reminder. Unless otherwise noted below, RSVPs are recommended but not required. Walk-ins are always welcome!
Can't Make Any Of These Times? Stream It!
Many of our popular seminars are also available as streaming video on-line. If your favorite seminar is available in this format, it will be listed in the grid with a "watch" link. Please note: you will need to login to our Web site in order to view the video.
Questions?
If you have questions concerning access, wish to request a sign language interpreter or accommodations for a disability, please contact Career Services at (520) 621-2588 or email career@email.arizona.edu .
Resume and Letter Writing
This seminar provides information about how to write your professional resume and job search letters - focusing on content and format. Please join us! No prior sign-up required.
Mock Interview
Mock Interview Events are offered to help you practice your interviewing skills. Half hour practice interviews are conducted by employers and professional staff to allow students an opportunity to try out their interviewing skills and receive constructive feedback on how they might improve. Prior sign-up is required - you may sign up in person by giving a copy of your resume to the Career Services receptionist in SUMC411 beginning Tuesday, September 1, 2009 for the Friday October 2, 2009 event. Mock interview appointments are also available all year round by scheduling an individual career counseling appointment (call 520.621.2588).
Interviewing for Jobs and Internships
Learn what to expect and how to prepare for an interview so that you can answer interview questions with ease. Please join us! No prior sign-up required.
Planning for Graduate and Professional Schools
Learn strategies for applying to graduate and professional schools . Seminar includes information on evaluating schools, testing, applications, personal statements, timelines, references, and admissions interviews. Please join us! No prior sign-up required.
Interviewing for Graduate or Professional School Admissions
This seminar will focus on strategies for preparing for admissions interviews for graduate schools and professional programs.
Career Exploration including Using Discover
What career options are open to you? What can you do with a major in X? Learn about strategies and resources that will help you explore your skills and interests in relation to careers. Please join us! No prior sign-up required.
Using DISCOVER
This streaming video will take you through the DISCOVER career exploration program in detail.
Federal Employment
The U.S. Federal Government can be a rich source of career experience no matter what your field of interest. By September 2009, 193,000 positions deemed 'mission critical' will need to be filled. Unfortunately, many students are missing out on openings that might be a perfect match for their skills and interests due to lack of awareness about government jobs and how best to navigate the federal applications process. These seminars will help you to discover how you can find your ideal internship or full-time position with the Federal Government.
Job Search for Internships or Career Jobs: Tough Economy Edition
This seminar offers information about the most effective strategies for finding a summer job, internship during college or career position near graduation. Learn a variety of job search methods. Please join us! No prior sign-up required. Just show up...and bring a friend!
Wildcat JobLink & Internships.com
This seminar will explore the various features of Wildcat JobLink and its use for on-campus, part-time and full-time positions. We will also explore Internships.com and learn how to make optional use of this site. You must RSVP for this seminar as seating is limited.
Wildcat eFolio
The Wildcat eFolio system is your personal on-line database to document your academic, internship and other related experiences while attending the University of Arizona in a clear, professional, organized format that can be shared with potential employers. Find out how to get up and running with eFolio during this streaming video. Please request your eFolio account prior to attending at http://www.career.arizona.edu/Students/?eFolio.
Study Abroad and Your Career
This seminar discusses some of the career benefits of studying abroad, the career skills that can be gained and how to market those skills to a prospective employer. RSVP is appreciated but not mandatory.