Workshops and Presentations
Our mission is to empower students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their professional and academic pursuits. Career Services offers a range of dynamic workshops and presentations designed to prepare students for success, whether entering the job market or pursuing graduate studies.
These sessions can vary in length from 15 to 90 minutes, depending on your needs. Submitting requests at least two weeks in advance is greatly appreciated. Once submitted, a Career Services staff member will contact you to schedule and finalize details.
Workshops
Career Consultants lead interactive sessions where students develop and practice essential career-building skills to navigate their future confidently. Workshops typically run from 50-90 minutes.
This interactive session will provide students insights into the resume evaluation process, helping tailor their resumes to stand out to future hiring committees. Discover what recruiters look for when looking through dozens, even hundreds, of resumes through this hands-on workshop.
Students will participate in collaborative resume reviews guided by their peers. This session aims to empower students with constructive feedback, enhancing their resumes to better attract potential employers. This session is most effective as a class session following an overview of resumes presentation.
Through evaluating LinkedIn profiles, students will gain insights on crafting compelling summaries, optimizing job experience descriptions and leveraging visual elements to enhance professional visibility and networking opportunities on LinkedIn.
Students will engage in mock interviews followed by constructive peer feedback sessions. Through facilitation and coaching from a career consultant, students will refine their interview skills and boost their confidence for real-world interviews. This session is most effective as a class session following an overview of interviewing presentation.
Students will set personal career goals aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) career competencies. This session aims to empower students by providing structured guidance, practical steps and peer support to enhance their career readiness and professional development journey.
Through interactive activities, students will identify their Holland work personality types and explore how these relate to various career paths and academic majors. Through collaborative discussion and guidance, participants will gain clarity and direction in aligning their interests and strengths with potential career opportunities.
Identifying your own strengths can be difficult. In this session, students will be guided through an activity designed to recognize and leverage their dependable strengths for academic and career success.
This is a hands-on workshop where students will learn to define and embody professionalism in both academic and workplace settings. Through interactive activities and practical exercises, participants will gain valuable skills to enhance their professional image and behavior.
Presentations
Career presentations offer informative sessions where Career Consultants share insights on various career paths, industry trends, job search and application tips and opportunities for professional growth.
This session will cover essential elements of resumes and cover letters, as well as provide insights into tailoring these documents to specific opportunities, ensuring students can effectively showcase their qualifications and enhance their job search success.
Learn key strategies for building a compelling profile, including tips on headline creation, writing a summary and using multimedia. We will also cover practical tips on how to use LinkedIn, ensuring that students are visible and stand out to potential employers and networking connections.
Discover the wide range of support and resources offered by University of Idaho Career Services in this informative presentation. Learn about career advising, job search assistance, resume and cover letter reviews, networking opportunities and other free resources designed to help students achieve their career goals.
Gain the skills and confidence needed to excel at career fairs and networking events. Students will learn effective strategies for engaging with employers, making lasting impressions and leveraging networking opportunities to advance their career prospects.
Learn practical tips on preparation, handling common interview questions and how to convey confidence confidently to potential employers, ensuring students stand out and succeed in securing their desired positions.
This presentation covers proven strategies for job searching, networking and utilizing online platforms to find and secure rewarding internship and employment opportunities aligned with students' career goals.
Explore the career opportunities available for different academic majors, backed by current labor market data. This presentation will guide students in identifying marketable skills and strategies to enhance their employability in their chosen fields.
Is grad school the right next step for you? Learn how to navigate the application process and prepare for advanced studies. This presentation covers questions to ask before applying to grad school, key strategies for selecting programs, strengthening applications and funding opportunities to help students achieve their academic and professional goals.
Navigating job offers can be intimidating, especially when it comes to negotiating salaries and benefits. This presentation delves into effective negotiation strategies and what’s on the table, helping students advocate for themselves and make informed career decisions.
Handshake is the #1 way college students find jobs. Career Services can lead a classroom demo on how students can utilize Handshake and build a profile to find on-campus employment, internships and jobs, connect with employers and find career events.
Career Services is happy to collaborate with faculty/staff to enhance student’s career readiness by integrating career presentations and related activities into their curriculum or student programming. These partnerships ensure that students are not only academically prepared but also equipped with the practical competencies needed for successful careers. Career Services can assist with providing expert-led workshops and hands-on activities that help students develop essential career competencies identified by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).