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ATTEND A WORKSHOP
If you're here to attend a workshop, we have a variety of options that you can choose from. This includes:
- Coffee Chats
- Ready, Set, Intern! for First Year and Transfer Students
- Resume Labs
- Internship Labs
- Pre-Health & Pre-Law workshops
- And more!
All of these can be found on Handshake, our events calendar, and the Happening @ Michigan calendar.
REQUEST A WORKSHOP FOR UNDERGRADUATE OR GRADUATE STUDENTS:
If you're here to request a workshop for undergraduate or graduate students, please refer to the respective lists below!
Undergraduate Student Workshop Topics:
- Acing the Interview
- Are You LinkedIn?
- Assessing an Organizational Culture
- Building and Leveraging your Network
- CliftonStrengths: Start with Talent; Finish with Strengths
- College to Career: Skills to Build for the Workplace
- The Essentials: Intro to UCC, Handshake, and UCAN (University Career Alumni Network)
Graduate Student Workshop Topics
- Are You LinkedIn?
- Art of the Resume Bullet Point
- Articulating and Leveraging Your Transferable Skills
- Building and Leveraging Your Network
- Career Exploration Resources & Strategies
- Cover Letters & Resumes for Internships and Positions Beyond the Tenure Track
- Interviewing for Jobs and Internships
- Negotiation Basics
- Pitch Perfect: How to Effectively Network and Build a Strong Pitch
- The Dual Job Search: Coordinating Academic and Non-Academic Job Applications
To request any workshop, please click the "Request a Workshop" link below and fill out the form. Any questions can be directed to Cierra Sutherland at [email protected].
CLICK HERE TO REQUEST A WORKSHOP FOR UNDERGRADUATE OR GRADUATE STUDENTS
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION:
We want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event, please indicate your accommodation requirements in this form, preferably at least 14 days prior to the program. If you have any questions regarding access to our programs, please don't hesitate to reach out to Cierra Sutherland [email protected]. To ensure sufficient time for arranging your requested accommodation(s) or exploring suitable alternatives, we kindly request that you inform us as soon as possible.
Are you a caregiver? We know that caregiving responsibilities can sometimes make it challenging to attend workshops and programs, so we offer many of our workshops virtually. Additionally, if you have questions about bringing a dependent to an in person workshop, please reach out at [email protected] or (734) 764-7460 and we’ll be happy to answer your questions about what the space is like.
UNDERGRADUATE WORKSHOP TOPICS:
Acing the Interview
Did you know that failure to make eye contact is one of the most common mistakes in an interview? How do you know if you’re answering questions the best way? Come join us to learn about tips and tricks on interviewing, practice some interview questions and learn what you should wear during an interview.
You should request this workshop if you:
- Are nervous about interviewing
- Answered an interview question by saying only “yes” before
- Are not sure if you're doing it right!
- Are graduating and want to get a job
- Want to land that dream summer internship
In this workshop, you will:
- Learn the 3 R’s of prepping for an interview
- Understand how first impressions impact your decision
- Test out tips and tricks on interviewing with your friends
Are You LinkedIn?
So, what's the difference between a resume and LinkedIn profile? 87% of recruiters are using LinkedIn to attract and find their next employee. 92% of recruiters prefer to hire through LinkedIn rather than any other social network. Additionally, learning from what alumni and other professionals have done in their career is a great way to explore areas of interest and majors.
This workshop is designed to walk students through building their own LinkedIn profile and the value of a LinkedIn profile.
You should request this workshop if you:
- Have been putting off making a LinkedIn profile, and ask yourself, "why should I even make one?"
- Want to learn ways to connect with alumni and friends
- Are looking for ways to boost your internship or job search game
In this workshop, you will:
- Understand differences in a resume vs. a LinkedIn profile
- Build a LinkedIn profile that has at least 5 sections completed
- Recognize ways to utilize LinkedIn and UCAN for building connections
Assessing An Organizational Culture
Join us for a workshop designed to help you assess the various dimensions of an organization’s culture during your job or internship search process. This session will provide a platform for discussing the challenges associated with this process and practicing strategies to effectively evaluate an organization’s dedication to their values.
You should request this workshop if you:
- Want to reflect on the importance of organizational culture in relation to inclusivity, representation, and opportunities for all
- Are interested in developing tools to assess organizational culture, especially when navigating job and internship opportunities
In this workshop, you will:
- Practice asking insightful questions and utilizing strategies to assess organizational culture effectively
- Identify and discuss the challenges involved in assessing organizational culture
Building and Leveraging Your Network
70% of jobs/internships are found through networking, wait, what? But, how do I start “networking?” This workshop will give you the confidence and tools to examine personal and potential connections with alumni and professionals. We will go into how to conduct informational interviewing to use as a tool for connection building.
You should request this program if you:
- Feel like you should be “networking” but not sure how to begin
- Want to learn ways to connect with alumni and friends
- Looking for ways to boost your internship or job search game
In this workshop, you will:
- Develop an understanding of networking and the importance
- Examine your current and potential connections
- Identify ways to expand your network
- Recognize ways to utilize LinkedIn and UCAN for building connections
College to Career: Skills to Build for the Workplace
Most employers are looking for recent graduates that have these 8 career competencies. The hardest part is knowing what they are looking for and how to gain competence and skills in those areas. Join us as we explore what the competencies are, how to talk about your areas of strength, and how to build up your areas of growth!
You should request this workshop if you:
- Aren’t sure what skills and experiences you should be building and seeking while in college
- Want to learn how to communicate your skill development on your resume
- Want to build up your strengths and develop ways to gain skills/experiences
In this workshop, you will:
- Develop a plan to strengthen a skill area that would be helpful in getting a job/internship
- Practice how to frame and showcase your skills on your resume to employers and connections
- Learn what employers/graduate schools are looking for in candidates
CliftonStrengths Program: Start with Talent; Finish with Strengths
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO NOTE: This program requires participants to take a $19.99 assessment called CliftonStrengths 48 hours in advance to prepare for the session. You can send an email to Joelle Fundaro Randall [email protected] to learn how your organization can purchase the codes in advance. We look forward to working with you.
Gallup studies indicate that people who have the opportunity to focus on their Strengths are 6x more likely to be engaged and 3x more likely to thrive within a career. Come learn how to apply your Top 5 Strengths to your career and on-campus during this interactive workshop. Self-awareness is at the heart of a strong professional brand and CliftonStrengths is a great way to develop this skill, while also gaining a deeper awareness of others. Join us as we explore!
You should request or attend this workshop if you:
- Want to learn more about your Signature Report with your Top 5 Talents
- Want to learn how to partner with others that have different talents
- Want to build up your strengths and develop a plan to do that
In this workshop, you will:
- Develop a plan to develop an area that would be helpful in getting a job/internship
- Practice how to talk to others about your talents
What you need to do before coming:
- Complete your Clifton Strengths Assessment
- Bring your top 5 talents (Signature Report) and highlight key characteristics that resonate with you!
The Essentials: Introduction to UCC, Handshake and UCAN (University Career Alumni Network)
Have you heard of Handshake? Did you think it was spam? You know networking is important, but stuck on how to connect with alumni? In this workshop, we will let you know the 5 ways to utilize our office. Then we will focus on demoing our most popular platforms; Handshake & UCAN (University Career Alumni Network).
This will be an interactive session, so laptops or tablet to demo the websites are necessary.
You should request this workshop if you:
- Aren’t sure how to use the UCC beyond resumes
- Want to learn how to connect to alumni
- Are looking for an internship or job
- Want to attend on-campus recruiting events
In this workshop, you will:
- Unearth 5 ways to utilize our office
- Learn why you should use Handshake, and setup a search filter
- Explore how to use UCAN and schedule an informational interview
GRADUATE WORKSHOP TOPICS:
Are You LinkedIn? (for Graduate Students)
Building your network is something you can be doing proactively throughout graduate school. Additionally, learning from what others have done in their career is a great way to explore areas of interest. Join us to learn how to navigate and develop the basics of your own LinkedIn profile. We will introduce ways to build connections and learn more about opportunities through informational interviews by using LinkedIn and UCAN (University Career Alumni Network). If you do not yet have a LinkedIn account, please create a free account before the session at linkedin.com. Brought to you by the University Career Center, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.
Art of the Resume Bullet Point (for Graduate Students)
Hosted by Rackham’s embedded University Career Center career counselors, the topic for this session is resumes. In particular, what are some strategies for writing the all-important bullet point? In an interactive discussion with examples and opportunities to workshop your own resume, we will work on framing your experiences as effectively as possible.
Articulating and Leveraging Your Transferable Skills (for Graduate Students)
This workshop will explore the many transferable skills you have gained during graduate school and how to translate these skills to the non-academic job market. We’ll review transferable skills employers value (e.g., collaboration, critical thinking, project management) and discuss the types of graduate school experiences where you may have honed these skills. You will have time to reflect on your unique experiences and articulate the transferable skills gained from them. To get the most out of the session, please review this worksheet and come prepared with questions and/or experiences to share. This event is intended to be interactive and therefore a recording will not be available. Brought to you by the University Career Center, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.
Building and Leveraging Your Network (for Graduate Students)
Building a network and connecting with others is critical to your professional development in graduate school and job/internship searches. Join this discussion to learn strategies for building your network (including tips on using LinkedIN and the University Career Alumni Network) and how to leverage this network for career exploration and job/internship searching. There will be plenty of time for your questions! This event is intended to be interactive and therefore a recording will not be available. Brought to you by the University Career Center, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.
Career Exploration Resources & Strategies (for Graduate Students)
This workshop will focus on resources you can leverage to explore career options, as well as strategies to best position yourself for a variety of career trajectories. We will cover approaches to networking, transferable skills, and key resources designed to support your exploration. This workshop is open to students at all points in their graduate careers, and there will be plenty of time for your questions. This event is intended to be interactive and therefore a recording will not be available.This workshop is designed for master's students, doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows. For faculty and staff, please contact [email protected] to see if we can accommodate your attendance. Brought to you by the University Career Center, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.
Cover Letters & Resumes for Jobs and Internships (for Graduate Students)
This workshop is open to all graduate students seeking guidance on cover letters and resumes for positions beyond tenure track roles. It also meets the needs of those applying for internships, including those applying to the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program. The process of synthesizing your academic experiences into strong application materials for jobs and internships beyond academia can be challenging but rewarding. This workshop is a hands-on opportunity for graduate students to learn how to effectively develop a resume using the foundation that they have laid with information from their CVs. Additionally, this session will include tips for writing compelling, tailored cover letters and thinking strategically about how these two documents complement each other. This workshop is designed for master's students, doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows. For faculty and staff, please contact [email protected] to see if we can accommodate your attendance. Brought to you by the University Career Center, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.
Interviewing for Jobs and Internships (for Graduate Students)
This workshop is open to all graduate students seeking guidance around interviewing for positions beyond tenure track roles, which can differ greatly from the academic job search process. It also meets the needs of those applying to internships, including those applying to the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program. The workshop will focus on preparing graduate students to navigate the interview process, and to effectively answer questions by strategically articulating strengths and skills. We will also discuss a framework for answering behavioral interview questions. This event is intended to be interactive, therefore a recording will not be available. This workshop is designed for master's students, doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows. For faculty and staff, please contact [email protected] to see if we can accommodate your attendance. Brought to you by the University Career Center, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.
Negotiation Basics for Graduate Students
Negotiation is something that many people feel unprepared for, especially during the job search process. We'll talk through the steps involved in salary negotiation, as well as negotiation tips that can be utilized in other contexts. Bring your questions, as there will be plenty of time for questions and answers. This event is intended to be interactive and therefore a recording will not be available. Brought to you by the University Career Center, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School
Pitch Perfect: How to Effectively Network and Build a Strong Pitch (for Graduate Students)
Are you interested in learning how to effectively connect with colleagues and prospective employers? Do you want to learn how to discuss your research to those outside of your field? If so, this integrative workshop will help you to develop a strong pitch that can be used in networking opportunities. Come and a) learn about the process of networking, b) develop and practice your pitch, c) reflect on when (and when not) to bring your research up in your pitch, and d) understand University Career Center networking and career development resources. Brought to you by the University Career Center, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School
Preparing Ph.D.s for Postdocs: How to Make Intentional Choices About If a Postdoc is Right For You
Are you a current PhD student considering a postdoc as your next step? In this workshop, a collaboration between the University Career Center, Rackham Professional Development and Engagement, and Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, staff will cover all that you need to know about preparing to transition from a PhDs to a postdoc. We will cover the pros and cons of doing a postdoc, the different types of postdocs, how to prepare to search and interview, as well as how to prepare yourself for the professional transition.
The Dual Job Search: Coordinating Academic and Non-Academic Job Applications
For many soon-to-graduate Ph.D. students, coordinating a dual job search—applying both to academic and non-academic jobs—becomes a reasonable way to expand your options. In this workshop, we will discuss concrete ways to time, strategize, and optimize the tandem job search, seeking to maximize bang for your buck throughout these two intense, labor-intensive processes. Brought to you by the University Career Center, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
How do I request a workshop?
Before requesting a workshop, look at our workshop schedule to see if your needs can be met by our upcoming events. No need to request resume or internship search topics, because we already offer them weekly (email [email protected] and request to co-host a Resume or Internship Lab). We have a limited capacity for the number of workshops we can complete each semester, so priority will be given to groups that partner with other organizations. A staff member will follow up with you in 2-3 days.
If I request a workshop, what am I responsible for?
- Discuss workshop content with your facilitator in advance
- Market the event and get RSVPs from group (10 individuals MINIMUM are required, or the workshop will be rescheduled)
- Start the workshop on time
- Provide feedback on the workshop to help us continually improve
Can I have the workshop at any time or any day of the week? How about weekends?
Yes, we can schedule workshops in mornings, afternoons, or evenings; however, evening workshops must end no later than 7:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday. We do not facilitate Friday evening or weekend workshops unless there are special circumstances. Due to staff availability, we cannot always guarantee your requested date or time.
Can we request a specific Workshop Facilitator?
Yes. However, you will need to be flexible in terms of scheduling to accommodate the facilitator’s availability.
How many people do we need to schedule a workshop?
We are excited to deliver workshops to both large (50+) and small (10-15) group sizes. However, we ask for a minimum of 10 participants as the opportunity to learn from colleagues diminishes with smaller groups. Collecting RSVPs from your group in advance will help ensure a higher turnout.
Can we have the University Career Center facilitate more than one workshop?
Sure. We are happy to come back for repeat workshops or to deliver a different workshop. However, if the demand for our workshops is greater than our ability to deliver them in a timely manner, preference will be given to first-time requesters as well as based on the number of participants.
How much does a workshop cost to attend or request?
Workshops are free to attend for current UM students! (With the exception for the CliftonStrengths program; see fee noted above)