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workshopsGet Connected: How to useLinkedIn and Twitter to Network andJob SearchThis is a “hands on” workshop held in acomputer lab. Attendees will learn thebenefits of completing their LinkedInprofile, and how and why to makeconnections, get recommendations, andjoin industry or interest-specific groups.Also included: tips, tricks, and etiquettefor using LinkedIn and Twitter fornetworking, job search and careerinformation. Please be sure to create aLinkedIn account before the workshop soyou have a starting point when you

attend the workshop.

Wednesday, April 144:00-5:30pm LPC TBDTuesday, May 185:30-7:00pm Loop TBD

Hit the Ground Running: Career Resources for TeachersNote: These workshops are open only to students and alumni in DePaul’s School of Education.In these workshops, you will receive anoverview of resources and career tips inorder to prepare for your job search in theteaching profession. In part 1, we willreview how to update your resume after

student teaching, how to strengthen yourcover letter, and review what componentsare helpful to consider when constructingyour portfolio. Part 2 will offer resourcesin how to be strategic in your job search,the importance of identifying networkingstrategies, and how to prepare for theinterview process.

Part 1: Monday, April 194:00-6:00pm SAC 151Part 2: Thursday, May 134:30-6:30pm SAC 151

How to Build a Portfolio

A professional portfolio provides you witha tremendous resource for showcasingyour work skills and experiences to anemployer. At this workshop, you’ll learnhow to conceptualize and compile aneffective portfolio.

Thursday, April 155:30-7:00pm DPC 9500Monday, April 2612:00-1:30pm SAC 151Tuesday, May 251:00-2:30pm DPC 9500

How to Prepare for Graduate SchoolDesigned for students who arecontemplating applying to graduate

school, this workshop will help youidentify programs and universities thatare right for you. Learn about theapplication process and the resourcesavailable to help you choose and evaluatepotential graduate and professional schoolprograms.

Wednesday, May 51:30-3:00pm SAC 151

How to Work a Job & Internship Fair Learn how to approach employers andmake a lasting first impression. DePaul’sCareer Center hosts multiple Job &Internship Fairs throughout the academicyear with hundreds of employers looking

for candidates like you. This workshophelps you maximize the Job & InternshipFair as an opportunity to showcase yourskills and abilities in an active jobsearching forum.

Monday, April 1912:00-1:30pm DPC 9500Thursday, April 223:30-5:00pm SAC 151

Interviewing SkillsPreparing for interviews can give you theconfidence you need to highlight your

strengths. This workshop teaches you h

to prepare for the interviewing and postinterview follow-up process. You will bintroduced to the various types of interviews, including behavioralinterviewing.

Tuesday, April 135:30-7:00pm DPC 950Tuesday, May 115:30-6:30pm Teleconference ¥Wednesday, June 21:30-3:00pm SAC 15

iPrep – Find Your Dream InternshiWorkshopThis workshop will help you create astrategy for applying to your dream

internship. You will also learn about theUniversity Internship Program (short-term internships) as well as theCooperative Education Program (longterm Internships). This workshopalso meets the University InternshipProgram Orientation requirement.

Thursday, March 42:00-3:00pm SAC 151Monday, March 151:00-2:00pm DPC 950Wednesday, April 142:30-3:30pm DPC 950Thursday, April 295:00-6:00pm SAC 151Wednesday, May 5

3:00-4:00pm DPC 950Thursday, May 203:30-4:30pm SAC 151Thursday, June 310:30-11:30am DPC 950Friday, June 2512:00-1:00pm SAC 151

Job Search Strategies in aChallenging Job MarketLearn how to identify effective job searcstrategies in a challenging job market.Get an overview of a multitude of jobsearch tactics and begin the process of 

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Advanced InterviewingSkills

Refresh your interviewingskills and learn how toprepare for advancedinterviewing techniquesincluding critical behavioral,panel and case interviews.Review the do’s and don’tsfor interview situations andlearn how to address the most

difficult questions.Tuesday, April 27

5:30-7:00 pm

DPC 9500

Advanced Resumes andCover Letters

Learn about different resumeformats and how to bestmarket your accomplishmentsfor specific audiences. Thisworkshop is ideal for someonewho has already written aresume and is looking toenhance or change the contentor structure. Please bring a

draft of your resume to theworkshop.

Wednesday, April 21

12:00-1:30 pm

DPC 9500

Discover Your LeadershipStyle with the FIRO-B

This workshop is ideal forstudents with workexperience, alumni and careerchangers. The FundamentalInterpersonal RelationsOrientation-Behavior™(FIRO-B®) is a personalityassessment that identifiesneeds/wants regarding your

interpersonal work style.Results from this assessmentwill help you gain additionalinsight about your leadershipapproach to help you workmore strategically.

Wednesday, May 19

5:30-7:00 pm

SAC 151

Managing Career Transitions

Experienced professionalswho are considering oralready involved in theprocess of changing careerswill benefit from thisworkshop. Learn how todevelop a change plan byidentifying the careerdevelopment components you

most need to work on. Thisworkshop will help youidentify the type of transitionyou are attempting and assessits level of difficulty.

Friday, May 7

2:00-3:00 pm

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selecting the strategies that make the most sensefor you.

Monday, May 35:30-7:00pm SAC 151Wednesday May 262:00-3:30pm DPC 9500

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)Looking for work that is intrinsically interestingand gratifying to you? The MBTI is used to assistindividuals in identifying their personality

strengths, preferred work environments,communication styles and career possibilities.While few occupations provide a “perfect” matchbetween personality and work tasks, this indicatorand workshop will assist you in making aninformed decision.

Thursday, May 131:30-3:30pm SAC 151Thursday, May 2712:00-2:00pm DPC 9500

Navigating Student EmploymentLearn how to use the Campus Job Board tosearch/apply for on-campus jobs. Resume basics,interviewing tips and follow-up procedures willalso be covered so you are polished and well-

prepared for the entire on-campus job searchprocess.

Please visit http://studentemployment.depaul.eduor the Office of Student Employment front deskfor specific times and locations. Walk-ins arewelcome.

Negotiation SkillsDetermine the best techniques and practices tonegotiate your compensation package. Thisworkshop will include a discussion on salary andbenefits negotiation and offer advice on how tohandle salary requests and multiple offers.

Monday, May 1712:00-1:30pm DPC 9500Tuesday, June 15:30-6:30pm Teleconference ¥

Networking SkillsDeveloping a strong professional network hasbecome an increasingly important and powerfulstrategy used by effective job seekers in all fields.In this workshop, you will learn how to maximizeyour networking opportunities and build a set of contacts.

Monday, April 1212:00-1:30pm DPC 9500Tuesday, May 43:30-5:00pm DPC 9500

Skills and AccomplishmentsSkills are the currency of the job market; you geta paycheck in exchange for the skills you use inyour job. Through this workshop, you’ll assessyour skills, determine which ones you want toacquire or further develop, and identify ways todo so. Also, you’ll learn how to clearly articulateyour skill set and provide solid examples of thoseskills in practice.

Wednesday, April 2810:30am-12:00pm SAC 151

Start Your Own BusinessThis workshop is run by the ColemanEntrepreneurship Center and offers attendees a

snapshot of the entrepreneurial process. Attendeesdiscover what characteristics successfulentrepreneurs have in common, learn how toidentify a viable business opportunity, and learnabout the process of writing a business plan. If you are exploring the idea of starting your ownbusiness, this workshop helps you plan your nextsteps and puts your feet firmly on the path tosuccess.

Tuesday, April 204:00-6:00pm DPC 9500

Strong Interest Explorer This workshop is ideal for students who areundecided about a college major and/or for thoseconsidering exploring new career directions.Research shows a strong correlation betweeninterests and job satisfaction. Insight into yourinterests can help you find work that is satisfyingto you. In this workshop, you will take aninventory that measures your level of interest inbroad categories and helps you see how yourinterests relate to different occupational fields andcollege majors.

Monday, May 2412:00-1:30pm SAC 151

Work ValuesYour work values play a very important role indetermining what kind of work you findfulfilling. Through this workshop, you’ll assessand prioritize your most important work valuesand discover how to use what you’ve learnedabout your work values to help guide your careerdecisions.

Tuesday, May 182:30-4:00pm SAC 151

programorientationsCooperative Education InternshipInformation SessionThe Cooperative Education (Co-op) InternshipProgram allows undergraduates to gain high-level, real-world experience, and also earn incomeyear-round. This is a prerequisite workshop forCo-op Internships and must be completed to earnExperiential Learning credit. Co-op positionswith major employers are part-time, typicallylasting throughout the whole school year. TheInformation Sessions are open to allundergraduate freshman, sophomores, juniors, andearly seniors in LA&S, Communication,Commerce & CDM.

Tuesday March 301:00-2:00pm SAC 151Wednesday April 73:00-4:00pm DPC 9500Friday April 161:00-2:00pm SAC 151Monday May 310:00-11:00am DPC 9500Friday May 143:00-4:00pm DPC 9500Thursday May 2011:00am-12:00pm DPC 9500Wednesday June 22:00-3:00pm DPC 9500Tuesday June 811:00am-12:00pm SAC 151

On-Campus Interviewing OrientationThe 30 minute On-Campus Interviewingorientation is a prerequisite to participating inthe On-Campus Interviewing Program. Youmust attend an orientation session prior to yourfirst on-campus interview. The orientation willmake you aware of the policies for participation inthe On-Campus Interviewing Program andprovide tips for successful interviewing.

Wednesday, April 711:00-11:30am DPC 9500

Tuesday, April 203:00-3:30 pm DPC 9500Thursday, May 62:30-3:00pm DPC 9500Tuesday, May 184:00-4:30 pm SAC 151Thursday, May 2711:00-11:30am DPC 9500Friday, June 41:30-2:00pm DPC 9500

University Internship Program (UIP)Orientation

This is a prerequisite workshop for UIP and mustbe completed to earn Experiential Learningcredit. The UIP Orientation provides you withthe information you need to successfully enroll inISP 250 and complete the Liberal StudiesExperiential Learning Requirement. You’ll findout the meaning and purpose of the ISP 250,251, 252, 253, 254 and 350 courses as well ashow an internship contributes to your careergoals.

Monday, March 810:00-11:30 am SAC 151Tuesday, March 1610:30-12:00 pm DPC 9500Thursday, March 2512:00-1:30pm SAC 151Monday, March 292:30-4:00pm SAC 151Tuesday, March 305:30-7:00pm DPC 9500

Wednesday, March 312:00-3:30pm DPC 9500Tuesday, April 2011:00am-12:00pm DPC 9500Tuesday, May 42:00-3:30pm DPC 9500Wednesday, May 125:30-7:00pm SAC 151Monday, June 72:30-4:00pm DPC 9500Friday, June 1111:00-12:30pm SAC 151Tuesday, June 1510:00-11:30am DPC 9500Wednesday, June 163:00-4:30pm SAC 151Thursday, June 17

4:30-6:00pm SAC 151

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financial fitnessworkshopsBEGINNING LEVEL

Money Management 101Learning to manage your money is a skillcrucial to a successful future. Thisbeginning level workshop covers steps todevelop a budget, explanations of varioussavings programs, choosing a financialinstitution, smart shopping, and ways to

prevent identity theft. This workshop willprovide you with practical tools andstrategies to better handle your finances.

Tuesday, April 135:00-6:00pm Richardson 400Tuesday, May 112:00-3:00pm DPC 9500

Debt 101: Credit Card and SchoolLoan BasicsDo you know how the debt you incur incollege will affect your lifestyle? Learnimportant information about choosingcredit cards, understanding credit reportsand credit scores and managing existingcredit card debt. Also, learn informationon loan types, loan terms and how tochoose the best loan for you.

Tuesday, April 612:00-1:00pm DPC 9500Wednesday, May 192:00-3:00pm Richardson 400

Managing Your PaycheckCongratulations! You’ve secured your firston-campus job and are going to have asteady stream of income, but what are yougoing to do with that money? ManagingYour Paycheck will cover savings,budgeting, and debt management all on astudent budget.

Thursday, April 1512:00-1:00pm SAC 151

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

Create Your Money PlanThis interactive workshop will providestudents with the tools necessary to createan individualized plan for their finances.Students will complete activities that willhelp to set goals for their financial futures

and identify the measures necessary toachieve those goals. Part of reaching theirgoals will be to create a comprehensivesavings plan as well as a manageablespending plan.

Tuesday, April 204:00-5:00pm CNA 402Thursday, May 2712:00-1:00pm Byrne 358

Managing Your Debt LoadThis hands-on workshop will allow

students to examine their current andfuture levels of debt. Students will leavethe workshop with a comprehensive planto pay down any credit debt theycurrently have and an understanding of how to pay back any future student loandebt that they will have upon graduation.

Thursday, May 62:00-3:00pm CNA 402Tuesday, June 111:00am-12:00pm Byrne 358

Studying Abroad Without Breakingthe BankSure, studying abroad is a greatopportunity but isn’t it too expensive?

Attend this workshop to learn the truecosts of studying abroad. This workshopwill cover some basics about the costs of overseas study as well as strategies to savefor your trip, how to manage your moneywhile abroad, and how to findscholarships to help finance yourexperience.

Wednesday, April 284:00-5:00pm Richardson 300

ADVANCED LEVEL

 Your New Life with Student LoansDo you have questions about how studentloan repayment works? Well this is the

workshop for you! The differentrepayment options will be reviewed inaddition to strategies for determiningwhich one best fits your financialsituation.

Tuesday, April 1312:00-12:30pm DPC 9500Thursday, May 204:00-4:30pm Richardson 400

Credit & the Graduating StudentAs you near graduation, your credit willbecome increasingly important in yourdaily affairs. Attend this workshop tolearn about credit scores, credit reportsand how to repair your credit if need be

Thursday, April 294:00-4:30pm Richardson 300Wednesday, May 2612:00-12:30pm DPC 9500

Introduction to Investing

If you are interested in learning how tomaintain and build wealth, this is theworkshop series for you. Topics coveredwill include investing basics for stocks,bonds and mutual funds. This workshopwill provide basic knowledge andresources for making wealth a reality foyou!

Wednesday, April 215:30-7:00pm DPC 9500Tuesday, May 255:30-7:00pm Richardson 400

Buying a HomePurchasing a home can be complicatedand scary. Attend this workshop to learn

what is really involved in making this bpurchase. Participants will receive step-by-step processes that will assist them imaking a financially sound choice.

Wednesday, May 54:00-5:00pm DPC 9500Tuesday, June 112: 00-1: 00pm DPC 9500

For more information, contacFinancial Fitness at312-362-6482 or sendan e-mail tofinancialfitness@depaul.eduVisit our website athttp://financialfitness.depaul.ed