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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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.
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Job or Internship Search
LinkedIn Strategies from CMC
Presented by: Pamela Davis Acey
Strategies for optimizing student’s LinkedIn profiles
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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Job or Internship Search
Exploring Your Interests at the Career Fair
Presented by: Heather Fortenberry and Mia Ferraina
Are you a first year or sophomore student and wondering why you should attend the Career Fair? Are you planning to attend, but not sure how to prepare? Join Cornell Career Services Advisors to learn what to expect, how to prepare and get the answers to your questions.
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Attend a Recruiting Event
Finance for First Years Spring 2022
Presented by: Meghan Kilfeather
A&S Career Development presented on the finance industry and how to get involved as a first-year by explaining what steps students should be taking, and how to eventually start their career in the financial services industry. This workshop covered: Finance careers basics How to explore finance careers How to find finance internships What steps to take moving forward in the internship search
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Career Paths
Hack your Summer Internship
Presented by: Meghan Kilfeather
Join A&S Career Development for a workshop to get prepared for summer internships in computer science/information science. While it is geared toward these majors, we will be speaking to the general technology recruiting landscape and how to prepare for an internship in tech. The workshop will cover: • Exploring careers in technology • Preparing application materials • Networking! • How to find summer opportunities • Timeline for internship searching • Technical Interviews and how to prepare • Next steps to move forward with your search
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Job or Internship Search
Pursuing Government Careers
Presented by: Mia Ferraina and Jen Maclaughlin
The demand for young employees in government is about to surge in the next 5 years. If you're interested in a career in federal or state government, this session is for you! Not sure? Come check it out to explore the possibility. You can earn frequent raises and the benefits are great! We'll review topics like: - Types of jobs available within government and think tanks - Unique aspects of federal resumes - Various places to find job postings - Defining key terms (what is a GS scale?!) - Navigating security clearance.
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Career Paths