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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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
Mastering Applications to Graduate School
Presented by: Greg Foster
Join us for a discussion of best practices for successfully applying to graduate school.
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Graduate School
Summer Chat Series: Introduction to Fellowships
Presented by: Beth Fiori
If you are planning on grad school in the US or abroad, consider fellowships that would pay for a year or more of study. Fall is the time to apply, so join Cornell's fellowships advisor, Beth Fiori, for an introduction to resources for finding awards and pointers on preparing strong applications.
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Fellowships
Summer Chat Series: Job Offer Considerations & Negotiations
Presented by: Kimberlee Swartz
Your offer is more than your salary, and your job is more than the content of what you do. What factors should be considered when offered an internship or full-time job? This workshop will touch on key points of negotiation for absolute beginners as well as provide some insightful tips for those who are experienced negotiators. If the thought of negotiating intimidates you, come! Learn about how to navigate an offer letter, how to assess an offer (it’s not just the salary), and how to compare offers. We’ll also discuss how your social identities may impact your comfort with or approach to the negotiation process.
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Job or Internship Search
Summer Chat Series: Behavioral Interviewing
Presented by: Mia Ferraina
Whether you have an upcoming interview or are just trying to get ahead of the game, this session can help you be prepared! We’ll share the many good strategies to prepare for behavioral interviews. You will also learn what to do the day of and afterwards to make the most memorable impression possible.
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Resumes and Interview Prep
Make the Most of Your Summer
Presented by: Kay Lewis
Whether you have a formal experience (internship, research, long term volunteering, etc.) or not, you can harness the opportunity to further your career development this summer! Today's session will include resources for career exploration, how to network and have informational interviews, utilizing LinkedIn and CUeLINKS, and brainstorming alternative ideas to gain new knowledge and skills.
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Job or Internship Search
How to be a Successful & Responsible Intern
Presented by: Mia Ferraina
This session is intended for students who have a summer position (job, internship, research, etc.) and are trying to maximize their experience. We'll cover questions like: What is “professionalism” in a remote work environment? How can I make sure my supervisor and I have clear communication? How can I harness the power of remote networking tools like LinkedIn and CUeLINKS? What questions might I ask to maximize my learning and professional growth? Who can help if I am struggling during the summer? How might this internship impact my future goals?
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Job or Internship Search