Writing an effective resume and cover letter
The first step in pursuing any type of position, whether part-time, full-time, or internship, is a resume. Having a resume that effectively reflects your skills and experiences in a way that is reader-friendly is essential.
Learn the basics and best practices for creating a resume that gets you an interview!
Acing the Virtual Interview
Virtual interviewing will be the number one way employers are hiring. Interviewing in and of itself requires education and practice. Virtual interviews come with their own set of challenges.
Students can learn tricks and tips for successfully navigating a virtual interview including preparation, participation, and follow up.
CCCI fall interview day
Connect virtually in individual interviews with employers seeking candidates for positions in the fields of business (accounting, administration, finance, auditing, economics, systems analysis, human resources, or other business-related positions) or computer science/IT/information systems/analytics.
This event is generally not for recruitment in the fields of sales and retail management, or management trainee programs.
This event will run from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Panel of Professionals: Black/African-American Career Professionals
Learn first-hand from career professionals about their career paths, challenges along the way, and tips for your future success. A panel of Black/African-American alumni and professionals will share their experiences.
Panelists will include:
Dr. Bradley P. Wooten '89, principal consultant, RDV Solutions, LLC., Chicago
Anthony Holman '95, managing director, NCAA, Indianapolis
Chandlor Collins '09, assistant Iowa attorney general, Des Moines
Cameron Onumah '14, policy manager, Amazon Studios., Los Angeles
Kierra Smith '14, finance and accounting manager, Reinsurance Third-Party Capital Provider, Hamilton, Bermuda
Ken Clay '14, 38th Street Studios, LLC, Naperville, Ill.
Chrishawn Orange '19, skilled trades professional recruiter, Algonquin, Ill.
Stacie Gill '19, special programs coordinator at Legal Prep Charter Academy, Chicago
Darielle Sherrod '19, master's of public health student and liberal arts and social sciences graduate assistant, DePaul University, Chicago
"Using Handshake for Career Success"
Handshake is the online platform students use to learn about career events, apply for on-campus, part-time, internship, and full-time positions, and access all career-related information and resources.
This workshop will help teach students on how to best utilize Handshake for their future success.
Politics Club meeting
Students interested in politics, whether democratic, republican, or anything in between, are invited to attend the first meeting of Politics Club. This club is a safe space to share opinions and multiple perspectives are encouraged.
Those interested in attending should reach out to the club's president, Isabelle Jordan, to receive a link to the meeting.
ESA’s Formal Rush
Students interested in joining Epsilon Sigma Alpha are invited to their formal rush. This will be an additional opportunity to meet active members and learn more about the philanthropic group.
"Making the Most of a Virtual Career Fair"
In this new normal of online recruiting, students can learn tricks and tips for successfully navigating a virtual career fair. This will including preparation, participation, and follow up.
Outside the Box auditions
Students interested in sketch comedy, or who like to act, write, direct or do tech, are invited to audition for Outside the Box.
Auditions will be held from 9-11 a.m. at Anderson Pavilion outside the Brunner Center. Students interested in auditioning should fill out the form to be assigned an audition time.