Library of Workshops and Presentations
Find video recordings of many workshops and presentations that have been offered by Cornell Career Services.
For ease of use, filters match the website navigation headers. Upcoming programs are listed in the online calendar and in Handshake. There you can find programs of interest and keep up to date on any additions or changes.
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Finding Summer Research Positions
Presented by: Liz Hartman, Student panelists: Olivia Maday '24, Isabel Stanley '24, Isaac Chang '25, Peyton DiSiena '25
Get tips and resources for finding on-campus and off-campus summer research opportunities. Hear from fellow students about their research experiences! Student panelists: Olivia Maday '24 - Biology and Society Isabel Stanley '24 - Animal Science Isaac Chang '25 - Nutritional Sciences Peyton DiSiena '25 - Biological Sciences
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Career Prep Series: Job and Internship Search
Presented by: Erica Ford
Learn about tools and resources to help with job or internship search.
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Anticipating the Search for Public Service Careers
Presented by: Mia Ferraina
Do you have a passion for social justice issues? Are you looking to pursue a career in a non-profit, government, sustainability sector, or education? Even though your friends/classmates pursuing large corporate employers will be in the throes of recruiting this fall, your industries more commonly recruit in winter and spring. So no, you’re not behind! And yes, there are resources specifically tailored to help you. Join Public Service Careers Coach, Mia Ferraina, for tips on finding a job/internship that aligns with your passions and values, as well as resources to help you apply.
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Preparing for Finance Recruiting
Presented by: Kim Sprought
Recruiting for finance positions at top financial institutions can seem very daunting, but with the right preparation the task can be simplified into multiple smaller, less intimidating steps. As many of you know, Finance recruitment happens extremely early and is very competitive. Therefore, it is essential for students to be proactive and learn about the recruitment process in advance. This session will provide an overview of the finance industry and finance recruitment and will share tips and tricks on how to prepare for networking, technical interviews, and more!
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Resume Content Development from CMC
Presented by: Ellen Murphy
Video discusses using the recommended resume templates, starting your bullets with strong action verbs, and PAR method for results oriented resume bullets.
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Post-Graduation Health Insurance Chat
Presented by: Kim Swartz and Lynn Abbass
Are you wondering about health insurance options with a future employer? Do you get confused trying to understand HMP PPO co-pays and deductibles? We define common terms and offer questions you can ask when evaluating benefits packages.
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How to Organize Your Job or Internship Search
Presented by: Jess Perlus
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the job/internship search process? This workshop will cover skills to help you get organized (e.g. time management, goal setting) as well as specific tips for job searching (e.g., setting up job search agents, tracking your applications, and staying motivated during a long search).
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Hack your Summer Internship
Presented by: Meghan Kilfeather
Join A&S Career Development for a workshop to get prepared for summer internships in computer science/information science. While it is geared toward these majors, we will be speaking to the general technology recruiting landscape and how to prepare for an internship in tech. The workshop will cover: • Exploring careers in technology • Preparing application materials • Networking! • How to find summer opportunities • Timeline for internship searching • Technical Interviews and how to prepare • Next steps to move forward with your search
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Summer Chat Series: Job Offer Considerations & Negotiations
Presented by: Kimberlee Swartz
Your offer is more than your salary, and your job is more than the content of what you do. What factors should be considered when offered an internship or full-time job? This workshop will touch on key points of negotiation for absolute beginners as well as provide some insightful tips for those who are experienced negotiators. If the thought of negotiating intimidates you, come! Learn about how to navigate an offer letter, how to assess an offer (it’s not just the salary), and how to compare offers. We’ll also discuss how your social identities may impact your comfort with or approach to the negotiation process.
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Make the Most of Your Summer
Presented by: Kay Lewis
Whether you have a formal experience (internship, research, long term volunteering, etc.) or not, you can harness the opportunity to further your career development this summer! Today's session will include resources for career exploration, how to network and have informational interviews, utilizing LinkedIn and CUeLINKS, and brainstorming alternative ideas to gain new knowledge and skills.
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