WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
Internship Information Session
This session describes what an internship is and includes a
discussion on why students want to do one. It will provide
students with information on the requirements needed to begin an
internship. They will learn about the necessary paperwork including
the application form, the faculty recommendation, and the financial
aid form. There will also be a discussion on réumé writing and how
to write cover letters. Samples will be presented. See
schedule.
Duration: 20 minutes
Interview Training Workshop
This workshop will cover what you need to know in order to succeed
at your job interview. Topics aimed at preparing you for the interview
include: researching the company, how to dress, what employers are
looking for, and what questions to expect (what may be asked and what
to ask them). Also covered are salary negotiations and stories of
personal experiences. A 20-minute video covering various scenarios
will be presented and an "Interview Training" booklet will
be given out. This workshop is required for participation in the
Internship/Co-op program and Senior On-Campus Recruitment. See
schedule.
Duration: 1 hour
Orientation:ManhattanCSMLink &
Job Hunting
This workshop will show you how to use ManhattanCSMLink in order to be
involved with companies conducting on-campus recruitment and with
internships. You will learn how to search and navigate, submit
résumés, and sign up for jobs. Also covered in this session are
techniques for obtaining a job. Networking letters and telephone calls
are discussed as well as interviewing, other methods for job hunting,
and follow-up strategies. See
schedule.
Duration: 1 hour
How to Choose a Major
This workshop is for those who are unsure of what they want to do
in the future. It covers the tools Career Services utilizes to help
you make a decision. These include the Strong Interest Inventory, the
CareerExplorer (an interactive software program) and the Career
Decision Maker, all of which serve as aids in learning what careers
would suit a person with your interests. Once a career field is
identified you can then explore which majors relate to that career. See schedule.
Duration: 1 hour
Etiquette Dinner
Students are invited by Deans to participate in the Etiquette
Dinner, which is conducted by a faculty member of a restaurant school.
Students will be served a full-course meal and the discussion will
revolve around what types of food to order at a business/interview
meal, when to use certain utensils, how the table should be set, how
to order wine, and how to eat certain foods. A definite must for
those who are invited to dine by a company. See
schedule.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Teacher/Recruiting Event
Representatives from various school districts (including the
Archdiocese of NY) will be invited to talk about their respective districts.
In the past, we have had the Archdiocese of New York, the NYC Board of
Education, BOCES, and Westchester schools. They will discuss what
qualifications they seek in teacher applicants and will talk about
interviewing (what questions will be asked, etc.). Representatives
will also answer questions, including those relating to the different
areas of NYC, misconceptions students may have regarding those various
regions, and expectations in general. For the remainder of the event,
the representatives will be at separate tables, providing them
with an opportunity to meet individual students and collect résumés. See schedule.
Duration: 1.5 hours (refreshments will be served)
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