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Workshops & Events

Summer 2008 Co-op Workshops for Success

We offer several workshops to aid in your professional development. While all Engineering students are welcome to attend, Engineering Co-op students are expected to attend at least four Workshops for Success prior to beginning the first Co-op work term. Typically students attend two in the Spring of sophomore year and two in the summer.

Tuesday, June 10 5:00 p.m. MVR 360	Simple Inexpensive Meals: Cooking Workshop Worried about what to eat on Co-op? Learn to cook simple, healthy, inexpensive meals. Participants will have the opportunity to make at least one recipe and then enjoy a bountiful meal with the group. Vegetarian and carnivore friendly. Several recipes will be available to take home. Free to the first 25 Co-op students, Sign-up in 201 Carpenter by June 2. CURRENTLY ONLY WAITING LIST AVAILABLE
Wednesday, June 18 4:45 p.m. Phillips 203	Spend it or save it? Budgeting Co-op income to meet your financial goals What are you going to do with your Co-op income? How will you afford housing in a big city? Will you be able to save money to put towards tuition? These questions will be discussed at this introduction to budgeting workshop.
Date: TBA 4:45 p.m. Location: TBA	Problem Solving in the Real World Keith Holtermann, ChemE '85 In the real world, the biggest challenges are typically problem definition and information gathering. Learn about techniques like "there's no partial credit if the thing has to work," "copying from your neighbor is required," and "be a detective.”
Saturday, July 12 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Hoffman Challenge Course This will be a day of learning and FUN! Participants will practice teamwork and communication skills in a beautiful natural Ithaca location. Free to the first 15 Co-op students, Sign-up in 201 Carpenter by June 2. A refundable deposit of $30 is due at sign-up and will be returned after the program. (Students may write checks, which will be returned un-cashed after the program.) CURRENTLY ONLY WAITING LIST AVAILABLE
Wednesday, July 16 4:45 p.m. Phillips 203	Being a Woman in a Predominantly Male Environment: Panel of alumni and former Co-ops Marlene Quijano, ChemE’85; Lisa Miner, ECE’91; Kimberly D. Scamman, BEE '91; Vicky Loriaux; Laura Mechalke A panel of Engineering Alumni and former Co-op students will share their experiences about working in a predominantly male environment and how to effectively navigate these situations.
Thursday, July 17 4:45 p.m. Phillips 203	Manage Expectations: Working with your supervisor Chris Salvestrini, ECE '96 '97 At this interactive workshop participants will discuss what they expect from their Co-op assignments, what the supervisors want from their Co-ops, and what to do when these don't match
Wednesday, August 6 4:45 p.m. Phillips 203	What should I do? An interactive workshop on handling difficult Co-op situations Examples of actual Co-op situations from the past two years will be discussed. Come prepared to discuss how to manage and avoid unfavorable Co-op situations.

Fall 2008 Workshops

Staff and employers present group seminars on job-search topics during the academic year. Topics include (but are not limited to):

Skills assessment
Résumé and cover letter development
Interview strategies
Independent job searches
Selected topics of interest to specific student populations

View the Cornell Career Services calendar for additional workshops and events.

Date & Time	Title	Location
Friday, August 29 9:00am - 4:00pm	Resumaniacs Stop by ECCS to sign up for a time slot to have your resume reviewed. Preference given to those students who have not yet had their resume reviewed.	Carpenter 201
Tuesday, September 2 4:45 pm	On-Campus Recruiting Orientation for Undergraduate/Graduate Students	TBD
Tuesday, September 2 7:00 pm	On-Campus Recruiting Orientation for Graduate Students	TBD
Wednesday, September 3 4:45pm	Master Your Future: Marketing Yourself at a Career Fair Learn strategies on how to make a positive and lasting impression at career fairs and networking events. Presented by Eletta Kershaw, IBM. Co-sponsored by Diversity Programs in Engineering	TBD
Wednesday, September 3 4:45 pm	On-Campus Recruiting Orientation for Graduate Students	TBD
Thursday, September 4 7:00 pm	Group Resume Review Session	Carpenter 240
Friday, September 5 9:00am - 4:00 pm	Resumaniacs Stop by ECCS to sign up for a time slot to have your resume reviewed. Preference given to those students who have not yet had their resume reviewed.	Carpenter 201
Friday, September 5 4:45 pm	Resumes That Work for Technical Jobs	TBD
Friday, September 5 4:45 pm	Group Resume Review Session	Carpenter 240
Monday, September 8 9:00 am - 4:00 pm	Resume Consultations With Industry Representatives Stop by ECCS to sign up for a time slot to have your resume reviewed by employers attending the career fair.	Carpenter 201
Monday, September 8 7:00 - 9:30 pm	The Society of Women Engineers' Professional Networking Dinner (PND) To register for the dinner: www.pndregistration.com/PND.html	Statler Hotel
Tuesday, September 9 10:00 am - 3:00 pm	General Interest Career Fair www.career.cornell.edu/careerfairs	Barton Hall
Tuesday, September 9 10:00 am - 4:00 pm	Resume Consultations With Industry Representatives Stop by ECCS to sign up for a time slot to have your resume reviewed by employers attending the career fair.	Carpenter 201
Wednesday, September 10 10:00am - 3:00pm	Technical & Engineering Career Fair www.career.cornell.edu/careerfairs	Barton Hall
Thursday, September 11 4:45 pm	Cover Letter Workshop	TBD
Friday, September 12 TBD	How To Interview for an Analyst Position Presented by Alan Biloski, Johnson School Finance Faculty	TBD
Monday, September 15 - Friday, September 19 9:00 am - 4:00 pm	Mock Interview Madness Week Stop by ECCS to sign up for a time slot to have a mock interview with an ECCS staff member. Preference given to those students who have not yet had a mock interview.	Carpenter 201
Thursday, September 18 4:45 pm	Interviewing Skills for Engineers	TBD
Monday, September 22 2:00 - 4:00 pm	PhD Open House	Carpenter 201
Monday, September 22 4:45 pm	Putting Your PhD to Work Panel	TBD
Tuesday, September 23 11:00 am - 2:30 pm	Law School Day www.career.cornell.edu/law/lawdays.html	Barton Hall
Wednesday, September 24 11:00 am - 2:30 pm	Graduate School Day www.career.cornell.edu/graduateStudy/graddays.html	Barton Hall
Wednesday, September 24 4:45 pm	How To Find A Job, Co-op or Summer Internship: Tips and Secrets to Find The Best Fit for You!	TBD
Thursday, September 25 4:45 pm	On-Campus Recruiting Orientation for Undergraduate Students	TBD
Monday, September 29 4:30 pm	What Is Consulting? Presented by Stroud Consulting	TBD
Monday, October 6 4:45 pm	On-Campus Recruiting Orientation for Undergraduate/Graduate Students	TBD
Tuesday, October 7 4:45 pm	What to Expect on Second-Round Interviews Presented by Jonathan Schoenberg from Northrop Grumman	TBD
Wednesday, October 8 4:45 pm	Co-op Registration Meeting All students interested in participating in Co-op must attend this meeting or the one on Wednesday October 22.	TBD
Wednesday, October 15 4:45 - 6:00 pm	What Are You Doing Next Summer? SAFE Session Co-sponsored with Diversity Programs in Engineering	TBD
Wednesday, October 22 4:45 pm	Co-op Registration Meeting All students interested in participating in Co-op must attend this meeting or the one on Wednesday October 8.	TBD
Monday, October 27 4:45 pm	How To Find A Job, Co-op or Summer Internship: Tips and Secrets to Find The Best Fit for You!	TBD
Wednesday, October 29 4:45 pm	Obtaining International Co-op & Internship Opportunities Come and listen to and learn from a panel of students who have had international experiences	TBD
Wednesday, November 19, 4:45 pm	International Students: Tips on Finding a Co-op or Internship Co-sponsored by ISSO	TBD