Career Services Workshops

Printable Version of Workshops

Workshops updated July 2023

Resume Review

Every Tuesday

2 - 4 p.m.

Every Wednesday

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Schedule Resume Review in Microsoft Booking, or visit us in-person, Edgewater Hall Suite 228

Student Part-time Job Fair

Tuesday, August 15

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
UC Mainstreet

This event is held once a year! Students have the opportunity to network with off campus employers and on campus departments who offer part-time jobs.

Freshman Celebration

Tuesday, August 22

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
UC Mainstreet

We are celebrating YOU! Join your fellow Lakers and the University community as we provide valuable resources and information from campus departments, food, prizes and more to help you kick-off the semester.

On Campus Employment Information Fair

Thursday, August 24

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
UC Mainstreet

Missed our Student Part-time Job Fair? Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with us and learn about departments on campus that need student employees. We will walk you through the application process. We will also have free giveaways! Students have the opportunity to learn about on campus job opportunities, and how to apply for them through Laker CareerZone!

Sophomore Celebration

Tuesday, August 29

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
UC Mainstreet

Welcome back celebration event with campus departments, food, fun and many prizes! Don't miss out!

Junior Celebration

Thursday, September 7

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
UC Mainstreet

Are you Laker Ready? Come out and join the University Community as we celebrate you on your Clayton State journey. We will have campus departments, food, fun and prizes! Don't miss out! The first 75 students will receive a FREE Junior Day T-shirt!

Internship Week

Monday - Friday, September 11 - 15

Internships play an integral role in helping students land their first full-time career after graduation. This week is designed to educate students on the importance of completing internships during their college years. During the week, students will have the opportunity to learn how to obtain an internship, understand academic credit requirements, appropriate dress for an internship, have their resume reviewed and network with employers. Each event you participate in, you will have the chance to enter into a drawing for a $25 Amazon virtual gift card to be given away on Thursday.

Workshop	Workshop Details
Internship Week Kick-Off Event Meet us at the University Center, UC Mainstreet as we kick off Internship Week with information about internships, academic credit, non-credit, games and prizes!	Monday, September 11 UC Mainstreet 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Internship Job Search Strategies Workshop This workshop will be on Microsoft Teams & In-person LH B 12 Students must RSVP through Laker CareerZone to attend this session. (A link to join will be sent the day of the workshop.) This workshop educates students about the advantages that internships provide in a career search. Topics covered include credit and non-credit internship eligibility.	Tuesday, September Microsoft Teams 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. LH B 12 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Internship Networking Breakfast Come network with students who have completed internships and employers/alumni who hire interns. Interested students must submit a resume to career@clayton.edu by Friday, September 1, 2023. Open to ALL majors and classifications. Students will be notified by Tuesday, September 5 if selected.	Wednesday, September 13 UC Dining Hall 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Internship Résumania!!! Schedule a resume review through bookings in Microsoft Teams or join us in person and have your résumé critiqued by one of our staff members. This is encouraged in preparation for the Internship Job Fair.	Wednesday, September 13 Microsoft Teams Booking or Edgewater Hall, Suite 228 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Internship Job Fair This event is held once a year! Students have the opportunity to network with employers who offer internships. Students seeking credit or non-credit internships from All majors and class levels are encouraged to attend. Drawing for the $25 Amazon Virtual Gift Card! The winner of the $25 Amazon virtual gift card will be drawn and announced on our social media platforms.	Thursday, September 14 UC Mainstreet 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Internship Week Wrap-up Social Media. LinkedIn: Clayton State University Office of Career Services Facebook: Clayton State University Career Services Instagram Live: claytonstatecareers Twitter: @CSUCareers	Friday, September 15 Career Services Social Media

Workshop

Workshop Details

Internship Week Kick-Off Event

Meet us at the University Center, UC Mainstreet as we kick off Internship Week with information about internships, academic credit, non-credit, games and prizes!

Monday, September 11

UC Mainstreet

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Internship Job Search Strategies Workshop

This workshop will be on Microsoft Teams & In-person LH B 12

Students must RSVP through Laker CareerZone to attend this session. (A link to join will be sent the day of the workshop.)

This workshop educates students about the advantages that internships provide in a career search. Topics covered include credit and non-credit internship eligibility.

Tuesday, September

Microsoft Teams

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

LH B 12

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Internship Networking Breakfast

Come network with students who have completed internships and employers/alumni who hire interns. Interested students must submit a resume to career@clayton.edu by Friday, September 1, 2023. Open to ALL majors and classifications. Students will be notified by Tuesday, September 5 if selected.

Wednesday, September 13

UC Dining Hall

7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Internship Résumania!!!

Schedule a resume review through bookings in Microsoft Teams or join us in person and have your résumé critiqued by one of our staff members.

This is encouraged in preparation for the Internship Job Fair.

Wednesday, September 13

Microsoft Teams Booking or Edgewater Hall, Suite 228

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Internship Job Fair

This event is held once a year! Students have the opportunity to network with employers who offer internships. Students seeking credit or non-credit internships from All majors and class levels are encouraged to attend.

Drawing for the $25 Amazon Virtual Gift Card!

The winner of the $25 Amazon virtual gift card will be drawn and announced on our social media platforms.

Thursday, September 14

UC Mainstreet

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Internship Week Wrap-up

Social Media.

LinkedIn: Clayton State University Office of Career Services

Facebook: Clayton State University Career Services

Instagram Live: claytonstatecareers

Twitter: @CSUCareers

Friday, September 15

Career Services Social Media

Virtual Practice Interview Week via Big Interview

Monday - Friday, September 18 - September 22

Students gain valuable experience by having a practice interview. Practice interviews will be conducted through our interview platform Big Interview. Students will go to www.clayton.edu/career and look for the Big Interview Tile. Log-in or create an account. Search for Practice Interview Week Assignment or enter Assignment Code 5001fd Student will complete interview recording (make sure you submit your answer after each recording).

Once you have recorded and submitted your answers, your process is complete. All recordings must be completed no later than September 15^th. Critiques will be completed during Practice Interview Week. You will receive a message from support@biginterview.com once we have completed your critique.

How to Land a Federal Job

Tuesday, September 19

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Microsoft Teams

This workshop will be presented by the Department of Labor. They will share information and tips regarding the federal government resume, how to navigate USA Jobs, pathway programs, internships, volunteering and more! Students must RSVP through Laker CareerZone to attend this session. This workshop will be on Microsoft Teams (A link to join will be sent the day of the workshop.)

Senior Day

Thursday, September 28

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
UC Mainstreet

Open to seniors graduating in December 2023, May 2024, and August 2024

Seniors are you Career Ready? Join us and the University Community as we celebrate YOU and share important tips for a successful life after Clayton State. We will have food, games, giveaways, photos, alumni, graduate school information and more! The first 75 students to participate will receive a FREE Senior Day T-shirt!

Career Boot Camp Workshops

Monday - Thursday, October 2 – October 5

This four-day series covers workshops on resume-development, interviewing, conducting a job search, and making the most of a job fair. Students must pre-register for Career Boot Camp and will receive a certificate for successful completion via email. Each topic will be offered during the evening. RSVP is required through Laker CareerZone by Thursday, September 29^th.

Workshops will be on Microsoft Teams & In-person LH B 12 (A link to join will be sent the day of the workshop.)

Resume Writing - Monday, October 2

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Interviewing - Wednesday, October 4

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Job Search - Tuesday, October 3

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Preparing for a Career Fair - Thursday, October 5

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Majors Fall Festival

Thursday, October 12

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
UC Mainstreet

Selecting a major and understanding what to do with that major can be a difficult process but it doesn’t have to be. Come explore the many majors, minors, and career options at the Majors Fall Festival!

Virtual Senior Career Academy

Friday, October 13

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Online

The Senior Career Academy is a professional development program designed to help graduating seniors focus their career searches and develop skills needed for career success. Seniors receive individualized assistance and have opportunities to network with a select group of employers. Limited number of spaces available. Students must contact Career Services to reserve a space and link to join.

Professionalism 101 Workshop

Tuesday, October 17

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Microsoft Teams and In-person Laker Hall B12

Professionalism in the workplace is one of the many competencies that employers say students need to improve upon. This workshop will focus on information related to effective communication skills, enhancing your self-image, developing a business-savvy wardrobe, appropriate work ethic, and how improving these competencies will greatly enhance your ability to receive and maintain internships and jobs. Students must RSVP through Laker CareerZone to attend this session.

This workshop will be on Microsoft Teams & In-person & LH B 12 (Link to join will be sent once rsvp is completed)

Are you LinkedIn or Left Out?

Tuesday, October 19

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Microsoft Teams and In-person LH B12

Professional networks matter! The percentage of employers who use social media to screen potential candidates is growing every day. One of the most essential skills for a job seeker in the 21^st century is understanding the professional social media website LinkedIn. Students will learn how to create a strong, professional social media presence, increase your on-line visibility through personal brand, gain access to unadvertised jobs, and update your traditional job search documents via social media outlets and how to expand your network using social media. Students must RSVP through Laker Career Zone to attend this session. This workshop will be on Microsoft Teams & In-person LH B 12 (A link to join will be sent the day of the workshop.)

Branding & Marketing YOU Workshop

Thursday, October 24

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Microsoft Teams and In-person LH B12

Understanding what makes you unique is the first step in understanding what will make you successful. YOU and your key strengths are essential to improve your chances to impress hiring managers. During this session, students will learn what is included in their brand identity and how it influences career management strategies. Students must RSVP through Laker CareerZone to attend this session. This workshop will be on Microsoft Teams & In-person LH B 12 (A link to join will be sent the day of the workshop.)

National Career Development (NCD) Month Celebration

Thursday, November 2

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
UC Mainstreet

Every November the National Career Development Association (NCDA) promotes career development through its annual celebration of NCD month. The Office of Career Services celebrates NCD Month by highlighting career development events and activities on and off campus. Join us for games, giveaways, and career information.

First-Generation College Celebration Day Event

Wednesday, November 8

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
UC Mainstreet

This is a special event in celebration of National First-Generation College Student Day. First -generation college students represent an important part of Clayton State University. Join us on Mainstreet as we celebrate our First-Generation College Students!

Employer Networking Mixer (Event)

Thursday, November 9

12:00 -1:00 p.m.
Microsoft Teams

Join us for this networking event to learn about part-time, internship and full-time jobs that employers still have available. Selected employers will share their opportunities as well as take questions from students. Students must RSVP through Laker CareerZone to attend this session. This workshop will be on Microsoft Teams (A link to join will be sent the day of the workshop.)