Career Services for Students
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Drop-in Assistance for Career Questions
Do you need:
- Ideas for where to find an internship or a job?
- A quick review of your resume?
- A couple of interview pointers?
Drop by the Career Development Center, located in CIC Suite 202, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday for quick assistance with your career questions. No appointment needed.
Free Career Workshops - Spring Semester 2012
January
- Tuesday, January 17; 12:10 - 1:00 p.m.: How to Get an Internship Workshop: Learn why, when, where and how to find internship opportunities. West Building, Room 247.
- Thursday, January 19; 12:10 - 1:00 p.m.: Interviewing Skills Workshop: Get practical tips to increase impact! West Building, Room 247.
- Tuesday, January 24; 12:10 - 1:00 p.m.: Resume Writing Workshop: The goal of your resume is to get an interview. Learn how to create a concise, compelling, competitive resume; West Building, Room 247.
- Wednesday, January 25; 12:10 - 1:00 p.m.: Interviewing Skills Workshop: Get practical tips to increase impact! Consolidated Information Center, Room 125Q.
- Thursday, January 26; 12:10 - 1:00 p.m.: Hands-on Resume Clinic in Computer Lab: Revise and refine your resume with individualized assistance. Consolidated Information Center, Room 219.
- Friday, January 27; 12:10 - 1:00 p.m.: Mock Interviews Workshop: Come join us for practice interviews on camera. See yourself as others see you on video! Our staff will give you pointers and e-mail your mock interview to you so that you can improve; West Building, Room 247.
- Tuesday, January 31; 12:10 - 1:00 p.m.: January 31: What can I do with this major? Workshop for freshmen through seniors. If you’re majoring in DTC, English, general business, general sciences, humanities, psychology, social sciences, and other majors that don’t have a direct career path, then join us to develop a career strategy; 12:10 - 1:00 p.m., West Building, Room 247.
February
- Wednesday, February 1; 12:10 - 1:00 p.m.: Resume Writing Workshop: Today’s employers often receive hundreds of applications in response to one available position. Learn how to make yours stand out! Consolidated Information Center, Room 125Q.
- Thursday, February 2; 12:10 - 1:00 p.m.: Interviewing Skills Workshop: Now that you’ve landed an interview, how can you ace it? Learn how to make the best impression possible; West Building, Room 247.
- Tuesday, February 7; 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Career Expo at WSU Pullman, Find internship and job opportunities; open to all WSU students and the public; Beasley Coliseum, Pullman.
- Wednesday, February 8; 12:10 - 1:00 p.m.: Cover Letters - A powerful cover letter is essential for landing a job. Learn how to create winning cover letters in this free workshop; Consolidated Information Center, Room 125Q.
- Tuesday, February 14; 12:10 - 1:00 p.m.: Resume Writing Workshop: Is your resume ready to compete in today’s tough job market? Learn practical tips on enhancing your resume! West Building, Room 247.
- Wednesday, February 15; 12:10 - 1:00 p.m.: Interviewing Skills Workshop: Learn how to prepare for and be successful in a job interview. Consolidated Information Center, Room 125Q.
- Thursday, February 16; 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Career Expo at Columbia Basin College: Look for jobs at this event that is open to the public; HUB Atrium and Byron Gjerde Center on the CBC Pasco campus.
- Tuesday, February 21; 12:10 - 1:00 p.m.: Hands-on Resume Lab: Receive help with editing your resume in the computer lab, in real time, with our Career Development Center staff; Consolidated Information Center, Room 219.
- Wednesday, February 22; 12:10 - 1:00 p.m.: Mock Interviews Workshop: Practice your interview skills with our coaching. We’ll video your interview and give you tips for enhanced success; Consolidated Information Center, Room 221.
March
- Tuesday, March 6; 12:10 - 1:00 p.m.: Resume Writing Workshop: Is your resume the best it can be? Learn practical strategies to position your resume to get noticed by prospective employers in today’s competitive job market! West Building, Room 247.
- Wednesday, March 7; 3:10 - 4:00 p.m.: Interviewing Skills Workshop: Learn what to do before, during and after an interview to land that job; West Building, Room 247.
- Thursday, March 8; 12:10 - 1:00 p.m.: How to Find a Job Workshop: A sound job search strategy is key to securing employment in these challenging economic times. Learn a proactive approach for uncovering job leads and learn about many of the free resources available for job seekers; West Building, Room 247.
- Tuesday, March 20; 12:10 - 1:00 p.m.: Entrepreneurship: Make Your Own Future: Find out what it takes to start your own business—explore self-employment as a career option; West Building, Room 247.
- Wednesday, March 21; 3:10 - 4:00 p.m.: Create Compelling Cover Letters Workshop: A powerful cover letter is essential for landing a job. Learn how to create winning cover letters; West Building, Room 247.
April
- Tuesday, April 3; 12:10 - 1:00 p.m.: Resume Writing Workshop: Write it right! Learn which format works best for your goals, how to create a “scannable” resume, and how to add polish that gets the attention of employers; West Building, Room 247.
- Wednesday, April 4; 12:10 - 1:00 p.m.: Interviewing Skills Workshop: Get practical tips on reducing stress and increasing interview impact; Consolidated Information Center, Room 125Q.
- Thursday, April 5; 12:10 - 1:00 p.m.: Mock Interviews Workshop: Our staff will give you pointers to enhance your effectiveness in an interview; practice in front of a video camera to see opportunities to improve with our assistance; Consolidated Information Center, Room 221.
- Friday, April 6; 12:10 - 1:00 p.m.: How to Find a Job Workshop: A sound job search strategy is key to securing employment in these challenging economic times. Learn a proactive approach for uncovering job leads and learn about many of the free resources available for job seekers; West Building, Room 247.
- Tuesday, April 10; 12:10 - 1:00 p.m.: Negotiating Salary and Benefits Workshop: Learn how to skillfully negotiate for the salary and benefits that you deserve; West Building, Room 247
- Wednesday, April 11; 12:10 - 1:00 p.m.: Resume Writing Workshop: Today’s employers often receive hundreds of applications in response to one available position. Learn how to make yours stand out! Consolidated Information Center, Room 125Q.
- Thursday, April 12; 12:10 - 1:00 p.m.: Interviewing Skills Workshop: Walk through a preparation checklist, learn how to answer tough questions and make the best professional impressions; West Building, Room 247.
- Friday, April 13; 12:10 - 1:00 p.m.: Hands-on Resume Clinic in the Computer Lab: Work with our Career Development Center staff with one-on-one consulting as you work on improving your resume; Consolidated Information Center, Room 219.