New Professional Development Workshops Offered

The Student Professional Development Program is a series of non-credit workshops designed to give business students the skills they need to present themselves in a professional manner throughout their career. The program consists of four workshops: career planning, professional appearance, professional etiquette, and the job campaign.

Additional workshops will be offered this semester. Check the Student Professional Development Program website for a schedule of future workshops.

The Job Campaign

Limited to JUNIORS and SENIORS only, unless the student has been admitted to the College of Business and is planning an internship in the near future. Completion of this workshop is a graduation requirement for business students using the 2005-06 and subsequent university catalogues. All three sessions in the workshop must be attended in their entirety to successfully complete the requirement.

Topics covered include writing a resume and cover letter, searching for a job, researching a company, interviewing with confidence, and providing proper follow-up. Students will participate in mock interviews.

Instructor: Erin Leifker, Career Services

Workshop fee: $25.00

Professional Appearance

For sophomore and junior level students (to be completed by 65 credits). Completion of this workshop is a graduation requirement for business students using the 2005-06 and subsequent university catalogues.

Topics covered include: how to dress for an interview and on the job; what is business casual and business professional; accessorizing; grooming; and general appearance guidelines for projecting a professional image.

Instructor: Carol Warrens, Human Resource Manager, Macy's

Workshop fee: $12.50