Fall 2009 Workshop Schedule
"Making a ' Major' Decision"
A two part interactive series for small groups of students who would like guidance exploring majors. Students are encouraged to attend 2 sessions in 1 chosen series. *Students are encouraged to attend 2 sessions in 1 chosen series.
| Tues. 11/10 & Thur. 11/12 | 12:30 | UC 301 |
| Tues. 12/01 & Thur. 12/03 | 12:30 | UC 301 |
| Thur. 2/18 & Thur. 2/25 | 12:30 | UC 301 |
| Tues. 3/2 & Tues. 3/9 | 12:30 | UC 301 |
| Mon. 4/14 & Mon. 4/19 | 5:30 | UC 301 |
Office Politics
Learn the do's and dont's of what to say and do to sail at the workplace, without rocking the boat.
| Tues. 4/27 | 12:30 | UC 171A |
Dress for Success
You might talk the talk and walk the walk, but do you dress the part? Learn what not to wear at a job interview (and waht to wear too!).
| Thur. 12/03 | 5:30 | UC 301 |
| Tues. 3/30 | 12:30 | UC 301 |
"Landing My Job" Series
Effective techniques to successfully find your dream job or internship.
| Tues. 11/17 | Resume Writing | 12:30 | UC 301 |
| Thur. 11/19 | Interview Skills | 12:30 | UC 301 |
| Tues. 11/24 | Job Search Strategies | 12:30 | UC 301 |
| Thur. 1/28 | Resume Writing | 12:30 | UC 301 |
| Tues. 2/2 | Interview Skills | 12:30 | UC 301 |
| Tues. 2/9 | Job Search Strategies | 12:30 | UC 301 |
| Mon. 2/22 | Resume Writing | 5:30 | UC 301 |
| Mon. 3/1 | Interview Skills | 5:30 | UC 301 |
| Mon. 3/8 | Job Search Strategies | 5:30 | UC 301 |
| Thur. 3/11 | Resume Writing | 12:30 | UC 301 |
| Tues. 3/23 | Interview Skills | 12:30 | UC 301 |
| Thur. 3/25 | Job Search Strategies & Job Fair Prep | 12:30-2:00 | UC 301 |
| Thur. 4/15 | Resume Writing | 5:30 | UC 168A |
| Thur. 4/22 | Interview to Impress | 5:30 | UC 168A |
| Thur. 4/29 | Job Search Strategies | 5:30 | UC 168A |
Grad School Prep
Navigate the graduate and professional school process.
| Tues. 12/01 | 12:30-1:30 | Raubinger 139 |
| Thur. 2/18 | 12:00-2:00 | Raubinger Conference Room |
| Mon. 4/12 | 4:30-6:00 | VR 1019 |
Job Fair Preparation
| Thur. 3/25 | 12:30-2:00 | UC 301 |
| Thur. 3/25 | 5:30 | UC 301 |
| Mon. 3/29 | 5:30 | UC 301 |
| Wed. 3/31 | 12:30 | UC 301 |
| Thur. 4/1 | 12:30 | UC 301 |
| Mon. 4/5 | 5:30 | UC 301 |
Student Employment Orientation
For on-campus employment and community service.
Commuter Appreciation Day
Learn about the services and enjoy the varied activities.
What Can I do With My Humanities/Social Science Major?
learn about career opportunities related to your major. You might be surprised how many there are!
Majors/Minors Day
Meet with the academic representatives from all majors and programs.
Workshops Empower Students
The mission of William Paterson's Career Development Center's to empower students to define and achieve their career goals. By taking advantage of the Center's broad range of services, students may maximize career- planning and job-hunting skills.
One of the Center's many offerings is this extensive job-readiness and career-planning series of workshops. Topics range from "Resume Writing" to "Career Options/Job Market Trends" to "Job Hunting Strategies;" additional workshops include a "Careers In..." series, which focuses on various majors and features alumni and professionals as guest speakers.
Workshops are collaboratively scheduled with academic departments, administrative areas and/or student groups throughout the year. Call the Career Development Center at 973.720.2282 to schedule a program for your group.
EFFECTIVE RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS
Create a personalized, skills/accomplishment-based resume that produces results.
INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES
Learn the basics of interviewing techniques as well as how to approach recruiters at job fairs.
JOB SEARCH, CAREER FAIR AND NETWORKING STRATEGIES
Do you really know how to develop networking contacts and tap into the hidden job market that exists beyond publicized jobs in newspapers, Internet sites and career centers? Learn how to use a myriad of job-hunting
resources, including how to make the most of career fairs.
INTERNSHIP ORIENTATION
This workshop prepares you to secure an internship in which you can earn academic credits while gaining professional work experience in a field of interest. Find out about academic prerequisites and how to register for credits, search for suitable positions, market yourself, and make the most of your experience.
CREATING A PERSONAL CAREER PORTFOLIO
Learn how to build a successful career while at William Paterson! Discover how to document and market your valuable skills and accomplishments.
MOCK INTERVIEWS
Test and practice interviewing skills with the support of peers and career counselors to build confidence and give you the edge needed for today's competitive job market.
CHOOSING A MAJOR/CAREER FIELD
Co-sponsored with the Academic Advisement Center, this workshop helps students who are undeclared or are between majors to understand how to go about selecting a major and/or better define career goals that match their interests, skills, abilities, and values.
PLANNING FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL
Co-sponsored with the Office of Graduate Studies, this session provides tips and advice on how to evaluate, select, apply for, and improve your chances of gaining acceptance into a graduate school of choice.
CHANGING CAREERS
It typically takes more than coursework or a degree to make a successful career change. Learn what steps you need to take, how to articulate transferable skills, how to add value to an employer to increase your marketability.
BALANCING WORK, FAMILY AND LIFE ISSUES
In today's fast paced environment a myriad of demands placed upon us daily. Can we get it all done and remain sane? Participate in this interactive session where success and coping strategies will be shared.
ENHANCING YOUR MARKETABILITY
What do employers really look for in new hires? Why do some candidates get more job interviews and offers? Find out what you can do to increase your competitiveness.
CAREER OPTIONS/JOB MARKET TRENDS
A college degree will increase the variety of career options open to you. Learn how to explore, expand and narrow your range of choices. Find out about labor trends in your field and which industries will be expanding and/or contracting.
BUSINESS ETIQUETTE
Do's and don'ts that make the difference. From cell phones, to email, to attire, there re proper protocols. Learn them, observe them and derive the benefits from doing the "right thing."
GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR FIRST JOB!
What qualities and behaviors are valued most highly by employers? Finding and mastering the answers to these questions will help you develop the attitude, expectations and skills employers will fight to keep.
"CAREERS IN...SERIES"
Throughout the year, many academic departments invite alumni and area employers to campus to discuss and explore the wide range of career options available to students in areas such as art, science, business, humanities, etc. Please periodically view this page for current information on these popular programs.
SPECIAL EVENTS
WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY JOB FAIR
NURSING CAREER FAIR
STUDNET-ALUMNI NETWORKING
Will you graduate in May 2010? Take advantage of this rare opportunity to meet informally with William Paterson alumni who will share with you their "real world" career experiences. Not only will this event give you valuable practice in sharpening your networking skills, it might just introduce you to an important career contact! A light dinner will be served. Please call the Office of Alumni Relations at 973-720-2175 if you plan to attend.
This event is jointly sponsored by the Office of Student Development, Career Development and Gloria S. Williams Advisement Center, and the Office of Alumni Relations.
PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT EVENTS
The Career Development Center works collaboratively with the Christos M. Cotsakos College of Business in bringing special Career Enhancing events to students.
The Career Development and Gloria S. Williams Advisement Center is located in:
Student Center 301, 300 Pompton Road Wayne, NJ 07470
Phone 973.720.2281/2282 Fax 973.720.2074