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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Consulting 101: A Guide to Behavioral and Case Interviews
Presented by: Justin Goot
Are you preparing for a consulting interview and want to learn more about what to expect during a behavioral and case interview? This video will break down how to prepare for behavioral interviews and the anatomy of a case interview along with additional resources to prepare.
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Interviewing
Career Prep Series: Resume and Cover Letters
Presented by: Elaine Lu
Tailoring your resume and cover letter to a job description is a must. Doing so will convey to an employer that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience for that specific job.
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Resumes and Interview Prep
Career Prep Series: Interviewing
Presented by: Mia Ferraina
Whether you have an upcoming interview or are just being proactive, we’ll help you get ready! This session will focus on behavioral interviews – steps to prepare, questions to anticipate, and understanding what employers look for in your responses. We’ll also touch on case and technical interviews - what they are used for and online practice tools Cornell provides. See the Career Development Toolkit module on Interviewing https://canvas.cornell.edu/courses/14918/pages/interviews-intro?module_item_id=392641
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How to Ace Your Tech Interview (with Exponent)
Presented by: Tom Lu, Senior Software Engineer at Alphabet and coach at Exponent
Learn more about acing your engineering interview to help land a tech job! Tom Lu, a senior software engineer at Alphabet and coach with Exponent explains the importance of practicing tech interview questions so you become familiar and comfortable during your interviews with top tech employers! Exponent: https://www.tryexponent.com/login/saml/cornell
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Resources - Career Services
Casecoach Demo
Presented by: Elaine Lu and Stephanie Resue
We are excited to introduce a new platform, CaseCoach, designed to provide support to students throughout their consulting application and interview process. CaseCoach offers three comprehensive courses: interview preparation, case math, and resume building; all designed to be completed at your own pace. These courses include sample materials, mini-lectures, and step-by-step guides to assist student applicants at every stage of the process. This demo will provide students guidance on how to navigate this new platform.
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Resources - Career Services
The Interview Process: Behavioral and MMIs
Presented by: Mia Ferraina and Barbara Oh
As you complete your application submission, it is time to think about interview preparation. This virtual webinar will cover why medical and other health professional schools conduct interviews, successful preparation tips, questions to anticipate, how to prepare strong responses, and a brief overview of the MMI process. This webinar was co-hosted by HPAC and Cornell Career Services.
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Interviewing
Case Interview Preparation: Summer Chat Series 2023
Presented by: Michelle Gardner
Case Interviews are an opportunity for students to demonstrate their problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills. Consulting, Consumer Product Management, and Market Research are industries that often use case interviews during the recruitment process. Attend this session to learn strategies for excelling in the case interview. We’ll talk about the purpose of case questions, how to approach them, and tips and resources on how to prepare and practice.
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Resumes and Interview Prep
Networking: How to Talk to Strangers
Presented by: Heather Fortenberry
Have you ever been to an event, meeting, interview or activity where you were expected to engage but didn’t know how or where to start? Connecting with total strangers (especially about careers) and initiating a conversation can be nerve-wracking and feel awkward. In this workshop we will explore the why behind connecting with others and identify challenges you might face (e.g. anxiety, nerves, etc.), and provide you with tips and resources for navigating talking to strangers in a new way.
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Networking
Interviewing Skills for International Students
Presented by: Mia Ferraina
Are you an international student that is going to interview for jobs? Do you have questions about how to prepare for a behavioral interview? Do you wonder what questions you should or should not ask during an interview? Join us to discuss how to prepare for an interview as an international student and learn tips to help you feel more comfortable with the process.
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Resources - Career Services
Summer Chat Series: Behavioral Interviewing
Presented by: Mia Ferraina
Whether you have an upcoming interview or are just trying to get ahead of the game, this session can help you be prepared! We’ll share the many good strategies to prepare for behavioral interviews. You will also learn what to do the day of and afterwards to make the most memorable impression possible.
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Resumes and Interview Prep