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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Pre-Law What You Need to Know Webinar
Presented by: Alex Jablonski
In this presentation, Alex Jablonski, Assistant Director for Pre-Law and Pre-Graduate Advising, provides an overview of the pre-law process at Cornell. Topics include: an overview of the legal field; deciding whether law is the right path for you; requirements for admission to law school, and how to prepare; choosing majors and minors as a pre-law student; finding internships and other extracurricular opportunities; creating a workable pre-law timeline; and paying for law school.
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Law School
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
Summer Experience Grant Info Session 2024
Presented by: Mike Loeffelman, Ph.D. and Samantha Stafford
Planning to apply for a Summer Experience Grant to support an unpaid or minimally paid summer experience? Join us for an info session where we will share information about completing your application and provide tips on completing the budget form. The application goes live Friday March 1 and closes Monday April 15: https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/summer-experience-grant. If you have questions regarding the Summer Experience Grant feel free to email seg@cornell.edu.
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Consulting 101: Breaking Down the "What" in Consulting
Presented by: Elaine Lu
Are you considering a career in 'consulting' and not sure where to start? This video will break down the 'what' in consulting. This workshop aims to provide an explanation of the consulting role, acquired skills, industry timelines, interview types, networking tips, and, of course, additional resources to support Cornell students.
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Career Paths
Job Search Strategies for Non-STEM International Students
Presented by: Erica Ford
Description: Searching for jobs can be challenging for international students, especially for those outside of STEM and Finance fields. This workshop focuses on strategies to elevate your job search, key resources, and tips for locating international student-friendly internship and full-time employers. It also explores ways to maximize your 1 year of OPT (or 18 months of AT) through diverse employment options.
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Job or Internship Search
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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Job or Internship Search
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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Job or Internship Search
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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Interviewing
How to Launch Your Social Impact Career through Fellowships: ProFellow Information Session
Presented by: Dr. Vicki Johnson, Mike Bishop, Beth Fiori
ProFellow.com is the world’s leading online resource for information on professional and academic fellowships. We offer our readers a free fellowships database where you can search and bookmark more than 2,400 fellowships and fully funded graduate programs. They also publish articles with application tips written by fellows and lead the International Fellows Network, a global professional network of current and former fellowship recipients. ProFellow’s mission is to make funding opportunities more accessible to diverse audiences and to share advice on the competitive application process. All the content on the site is voluntarily produced by current and former fellows who aim to pay-it-forward and inspire the next generation of aspiring fellows. ProFellow’s Founder and Director Dr. Vicki Johnson is a Cornell alumna! She is also a four-time fellow herself, as well as a top Ph.D. scholar and award-winning social entrepreneur. Hear from Vicki herself about using this great tool!
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Fellowships