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Business Administration majors are required to complete a series of eight career management workshops. These workshops are offered at multiple times throughout each semester, providing flexibility to accommodate students' schedules. The department will regularly communicate workshop dates and availability. Below is a sample list of workshops students may have the opportunity to attend. Unless otherwise noted, each session lasts approximately 75 minutes.

Upcoming workshops:

• The Future of Work - A Need for Social Agility
  • September 22 @ 7 p.m. | Andrews Banquet Hall
• Crowell School of Business Alumni Panel
  • October 23 @ 7 p.m. | Business 109
• Professional Presence: Starting Well in Your New Job
  • November 3 @ 7 p.m. | Business 109
• Job Discovery - Portals, Networking, and more
  • November 19 @ 7 p.m. | Business 109
• How to Develop a Winning Resume
  • September 15 @ 10:30 a.m. (50 minutes) | Mayers Auditorium
  • September 15 @ 3 p.m. (50 minutes) | Ethel Lee Auditorium
• How to Build an ePortfolio
  • Date TBD

For more career resources such as salary negotiation, professional attire, etc, please visit the Career Center Toolkit.

In this workshop, students will learn how to discern their unique calling. Also, they will learn practical tools and frameworks to make career decisions that align with their calling. Our speaker will demystify common myths of calling and provide exercises that will increase your understanding of your unique design.

In this workshop, students will be able to identify key search strategies to find internships (networking and online search engines). They will begin self reflection to identify types of internships they may consider pursuing. Our speakers will share an organizational system for tracking their internship search.

In this workshop, students will learn how to identify and articulate your personal differentiators. You will learn how to communicate your value so others will listen. You will learn specific tools and exercises that will help build a career narrative that strengthens, redefines, and establishes your professional brand. You will create an action plan for achieving your goals.

In this workshop, students will be able to identify networking strategies to make connections that will enhance their professional development and professional experiences. They will learn how to professionally introduce themselves to alumni, employers, and potential professional mentors and conduct an informational interview.

In this workshop, students will learn how to construct answers to interview questions that showcase their personal strengths and are communicated in a concise and clear manner. Also, they will learn Identify best practices (professional etiquette) for different interview formats. Our speaker will share what employers look for in candidates and how to match your skills and experiences to internship/job descriptions.

In this workshop, students will learn how to write effective resumes. You’ll have an opportunity to learn the basics as well as advanced strategies for creating resumes that meet your needs. You will also learn how to write compelling cover letters that clearly articulate why you’re the right person for the job.

Students will learn how to optimize your profile in order to be found on LinkedIn and create a network of contacts that opens new opportunities. They will learn practical Linkedin Etiquette, tips and tricks such as strategically enlarging your network, searching for jobs and setting up job alerts, and building your brand and communicating your value.

Students will be paired with executives where they complete a Mock Interview assignment. Students will be responsible to find a job for which they would like to apply. They will prepare by scheduling the interview with the executive, researching the organization/job and preparing questions with a sense of curiosity for the interviewer about the position and the organization. Students will be given feedback after the interview.