Workshops and Presentations

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.

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.

In this session, students will learn how to efficiently search for federal jobs and internships in USAJOBS. This session will enable students to create search filters, set-up email notifications, read and understand job descriptions, determine eligibility and use the online resume builder.

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.