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.
If you have any problems or questions, please contact us.
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
Presentation Date:
Categories
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.
Presentation Date:
Categories
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
Presentation Date:
Categories
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.
Presentation Date:
Categories
Resources - Career Services
Resume Content Development from CMC
Presented by: Ellen Murphy
Video discusses using the recommended resume templates, starting your bullets with strong action verbs, and PAR method for results oriented resume bullets.
Presentation Date:
Categories
Job or Internship Search
LinkedIn Strategies from CMC
Presented by: Pamela Davis Acey
Strategies for optimizing student’s LinkedIn profiles
Presentation Date:
Categories
Networking
Networking & the Two Hour Job Search
Presented by: Ellen Murphy
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.
Presentation Date:
Categories
Networking
Post-Graduation Health Insurance Chat
Presented by: Kim Swartz and Lynn Abbass
Are you wondering about health insurance options with a future employer? Do you get confused trying to understand HMP PPO co-pays and deductibles? We define common terms and offer questions you can ask when evaluating benefits packages.
Presentation Date:
Categories
Job or Internship Search
Purpose & Paychecks: Navigating a Career in Public Service
Presented by: Mia Ferrraina
Interested in finding a career that serves the greater good? Passionate about social change or justice topics? Join us to hear from a panel of alumni in fields across government, non-profits, and grassroots organizing. They’ll share reflections about choosing this career path, wisdom about entering the field, and more! Co-sponsored by the David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement & Cornell Career Services.
Presentation Date:
Categories
Career Paths
How to Organize Your Job or Internship Search
Presented by: Jess Perlus
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the job/internship search process? This workshop will cover skills to help you get organized (e.g. time management, goal setting) as well as specific tips for job searching (e.g., setting up job search agents, tracking your applications, and staying motivated during a long search).
Presentation Date:
Categories
Job or Internship Search