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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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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Job or Internship Search
Connecting with Your Cornell Community
Presented by: Heather Fortenberry
Join Cornell Career Services for an overview of how to build your community through networking and relationship building. Agenda topics include: Overview of networking and tips for building your community, Introduction to CUeLINKS and LinkedIn, and a review of additional networking resources.
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Networking
US Grads Seeking Canadian Options
Presented by: Hosted by the SC Johnson College of Business Career Management Center
Canadian immigration attorneys discuss visa and immigration options for students graduating from U.S. universities. Speakers: Will Tao, Principal, Canadian Immigration Lawyer, Heron Law Offices and Candy Ngo Fai Hui, Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant.
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Career Readiness: What Are Employers Looking For?
Presented by: Heather Fortenberry
Did you know that you develop many valuable transferable skills that can be used in a professional work environment? The challenge is conveying evidence of these skills to prospective employers through your resume and during a job interview. Learn how your experiences help you to build skills in the competencies employers seek and how you can turn these experiences into bullet points on your resume or short examples to be used in interviews.
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Career Exploration
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
LinkedIn Overview
Presented by: Heather Fortenberry
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.
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Networking
How to Apply to Graduate School
Presented by: Alex Jablonski
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
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Graduate School
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
Preparing for a Virtual Career Fair
Presented by: Kimberlee Swartz - Manager Employer Relations, Cassidy Rourke Employer Relations Program Coordinator, Kayleigh Bermudez - Recruiting Operations Assistant
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
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Resources - Career Services
LinkedIn Level Up
Presented by: Anu Lyons, Jordan Berman '95, Neeraj Jaisinghani '19, Marissa Morrison '13, Dan Zinn '08
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.
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Resources - Career Services