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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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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Job or Internship Search
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
Resources for Incoming Masters Students: Summer Chat Series 2023
Presented by: Mia Ferraina & Ellen Murphy
Are you a student in a one or two year graduate program? There can be a lot going on in a short time – adjusting to Cornell, understanding the job market, participating in recruiting, maybe also acclimating to life in the USA. Career Services staff members are here to help support you in navigating all of this! This session covers career resources available to you and when to start working on applications and recruitment tasks.
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Resources - Career Services
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
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