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Your Career Starts Here: workshop series

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Take your first steps towards a career you're passionate about with this free workshop series.

Full workshop schedule

This workshop series ran in the fall of 2024. Check back soon for the spring 2025 schedule.

Topics included:

  • Using AI to explore career options (12 - 1:30 p.m.)
  • Networking: how to find your people (12 - 1:30 p.m.)
  • Sell your service industry skills: a résumé workshop (12 - 1:30 p.m.)
  • Using AI to explore career options (4 - 5:30 p.m.)
  • Networking: how to find your people (4 - 5:30 p.m.)
  •  Sell your service industry skills: a résumé workshop (4 - 5:30 p.m.)
  • Lightning Talks (everything you need for your work search)

Using AI to explore career options

What do you want your career to look like? How can AI answer your questions?  This session addressed how to leverage AI to identify your skills and find possible career paths.

Networking: how to find your people

How can your existing community help you develop a career you love? This session covered the basics of Networking 101, including how to use LinkedIn and all about informational interviews.

Sell your service industry skills: a résumé workshop

Have service industry experience and not sure how to describe your transferable skills? This session showcased how to write a strong résumé that reflects your experience.

Lightning Talks (everything you need for your work search)

Want to boost your job search and networking skills? Watch the Career Lightning Talks webinar and learn  practical tips to navigate today's job market and succeed in your career journey.

Topics include:  

  • Interviews
  • the job search
  • cover letters
  • and more!

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