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.

Join Cornell Career Services advisors for an overview of LinkedIn and learn tips and resources for developing a strong profile and using the platform to explore, find opportunities and connect with the LinkedIn community.

Join Alex Jablonski, Pre-Law and Pre-Grad Advisor for Cornell Career Services, for an informational session on applying to graduate school. We will cover best practices in general, as well as dig into a few of the most common graduate paths. Specific topics will include: - Researching and identifying suitable graduate programs - Deciding between research-oriented (MA/MS, MFA, PhD etc.) and professional (MBA, JD, MPH, MSW, etc.) tracks - Planning an effective application timeline - Crafting compelling materials - Preparing for entrance exams (GRE, LSAT, GMAT, etc.) - Financing a graduate education

Join Alex Jablonski, Pre-Law and Pre-Grad Advisor for Cornell Career Services, for an informational session on the law school application process. Whether you're just starting to think about law school or you're already hard at work on your applications, this session will help guide you through a crucial step on the journey to a legal career. Topics will include: - Planning an effective application timeline - Crafting compelling materials (including the personal statement and resume) - Choosing schools strategically - Preparing for the LSAT and/or GRE - Financing law school

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.

Cornell Career Services is hosting a two-day virtual career fair on September 14 and 15, creating an opportunity for you to engage with employers to learn about future internship and job opportunities. The virtual nature of the event means that you'll have more ways to interact, but also that you’ll have to plan carefully in advance. Learn insider information on how to make the most of your career fair visit. Presented by: Cornell Career Services Kimberlee Swartz, Manager Employer Relations Cassidy Rourke, Employer Relations Program Coordinator Kayleigh Bermudez, Recruiting Operations Assistant Guest Presenter: Samantha Wheeler, Relationship Manager Handshake

The ILR Alumni Association and HR Rising present an energetic and interactive workshop where 3 ILRies that have worked for LinkedIn share the inside scoop on how to set up your LinkedIn profile for maximum impact to promote your personal brand. Jordan Berman '95, ILRAA President, facilitates the session, which opens with Neeraj Jaisinghani '19 delivering a presentation on how to "Rock Your Profile" with tips on adding photos/videos, updating work experience, sharing your skills, and leveraging advanced functionality to build your credibility and create content that establishes your professional voice. Marissa Morrison '13 then shares LinkedIn best practices from an HR and recruiting perspective, followed by Dan Zinn '08 on leveraging LinkedIn for networking and relationship building. The workshop concludes with a rapid-fire Q&A session.

Once your primary application is complete, it’s time to plan for secondary applications! This meeting will cover writing for secondary applications, timelines, and tips.

An introduction to what professional networking is and what it is not. Learn how conversations can help you with your career development and how to utilize the Two Hour Job search system.

Video discusses using the recommended resume templates, starting your bullets with strong action verbs, and PAR method for results oriented resume bullets.