Advanced Interviewing
Skills A
spring 2010
workshop series
WORKSHOP
CALENDAR AND
REGISTRATION
Attendance at these events
is FREE, however
pre-registration is required
for all workshops, practice
interviews and orientations
through DePaul.Experience.
Please visit
depaul.experience.com
to view the calendar and
register for workshops and
events.
Workshops are listed in
alphabetical order.
ADVANCED A Thursday, April 15
WORKSHOPS
This workshop is for
working professionals,
alumni, adult, and
graduate students.
WORKSHOP
LOCATION KEY
Byrne = Byrne Hall, 2219 N.
Kenmore Avenue, Lincoln
Park Campus
CNA = 55 East Jackson
Building, Loop Campus
DPC = DePaul Center,
1 East Jackson, Loop Campus
Richardson = John T.
Richardson Library, 2350 N.
Kenmore Avenue, Lincoln
Park Campus
SAC = Schmitt Academic
Center, 2320 N. Kenmore
Avenue, Lincoln Park
Campus
Student Center = 2250 N.
Sheffield Avenue, Lincoln
Park Campus
Teleconference
= This
workshop is conducted via
telephone. Check
eRecruiting for details.
TBD = To be decided.
Note: A number listed after the
location key indicates the room or
suite number.
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Advanced Resumes and Discover Your Leadership
Cover Letters A Style with the FIRO-B A
Refresh your interviewing
skills and learn how to
prepare for advanced
interviewing techniques
including critical behavioral,
panel and case interviews.
Review the do’s and don’ts
for interview situations and
learn how to address the most
difficult questions.
Tuesday, April 27
5:30-7:00 pm
DPC 9500
A = This workshop is for working professionals,
alumni, adult, and graduate students.
workshops
Get Connected: How to use
LinkedIn and Twitter to Network and
Job Search
This is a “hands on” workshop held in a
computer lab. Attendees will learn the
benefits of completing their LinkedIn
profile, and how and why to make
connections, get recommendations, and
join industry or interest-specific groups.
Also included: tips, tricks, and etiquette
for using LinkedIn and Twitter for
networking, job search and career
information. Please be sure to create a
LinkedIn account before the workshop so
you have a starting point when you
attend the workshop.
Wednesday, April 14
4:00-5:30pm
Tuesday, May 18
5:30-7:00pm
Hit the Ground Running: Career
Resources for Teachers
Note: These workshops are open only to
students and alumni in DePaul’s School of
Education.
In these workshops, you will receive an
overview of resources and career tips in
order to prepare for your job search in the
teaching profession. In part 1, we will
review how to update your resume after
student teaching, how to strengthen your
cover letter, and review what components
are helpful to consider when constructing
your portfolio. Part 2 will offer resources
in how to be strategic in your job search,
the importance of identifying networking
strategies, and how to prepare for the
interview process.
Part 1: Monday, April 19
4:00-6:00pm
Part 2: Thursday, May 13
4:30-6:30pm
Managing Career
Transitions A
Learn about different resume This workshop is ideal for Experienced professionals
formats and how to best students with work who are considering or
market your accomplishments experience, alumni and career already involved in the
for specific audiences. This changers. The Fundamental process of changing careers
workshop is ideal for someone Interpersonal Relations will benefit from this
who has already written a Orientation-Behavior™ workshop. Learn how to
resume and is looking to (FIRO-B®) is a personality develop a change plan by
enhance or change the content assessment that identifies identifying the career
or structure. Please bring a needs/wants regarding your development components you
draft of your resume to the interpersonal work style. most need to work on. This
workshop. Results from this assessment workshop will help you
Wednesday, April 21
will help you gain additional identify the type of transition
12:00-1:30 pm
insight about your leadership you are attempting and assess
DPC 9500
approach to help you work its level of difficulty.
Friday, May 7
more strategically.
*NEW DATE* 2:00-3:00 pm
Thursday, May 20
Teleconference

5:30-7:00 pm
SAC 151 Thursday, June 3
5:30-7:00 pm
DPC 9500
How to Build a Portfolio Interviewing Skills
A professional portfolio provides you with Preparing for interviews can give you the
a tremendous resource for showcasing confidence you need to highlight your
your work skills and experiences to an strengths. This workshop teaches you how
employer. At this workshop, you’ll learn to prepare for the interviewing and post-
how to conceptualize and compile an interview follow-up process. You will be
effective portfolio. introduced to the various types of
interviews, including behavioral
5:30-7:00pm DPC 9500
interviewing.
Monday, April 26 Tuesday, April 13
12:00-1:30pm SAC 151 5:30-7:00pm DPC 9500
Tuesday, May 25 Tuesday, May 11
1:00-2:30pm DPC 9500 5:30-6:30pm Teleconference

Wednesday, June 2
How to Prepare for Graduate School
1:30-3:00pm SAC 151
iPrep – Find Your Dream Internship
Designed for students who are
Workshop
contemplating applying to graduate
school, this workshop will help you
identify programs and universities that This workshop will help you create a
are right for you. Learn about the strategy for applying to your dream
LPC TBD application process and the resources internship. You will also learn about the
available to help you choose and evaluate University Internship Program (short-
Loop TBD potential graduate and professional school term internships) as well as the
programs. Cooperative Education Program (long
Wednesday, May 5
term Internships). This workshop
1:30-3:00pm SAC 151
also meets the University Internship
Program Orientation requirement.
How to Work a Job & Internship Fair Thursday, March 4
2:00-3:00pm SAC 151
Monday, March 15
Learn how to approach employers and
1:00-2:00pm DPC 9500
make a lasting first impression. DePaul’s
Wednesday, April 14
Career Center hosts multiple Job &
2:30-3:30pm DPC 9500
Internship Fairs throughout the academic
Thursday, April 29
year with hundreds of employers looking
5:00-6:00pm SAC 151
for candidates like you. This workshop
Wednesday, May 5
helps you maximize the Job & Internship
3:00-4:00pm DPC 9500
Fair as an opportunity to showcase your
Thursday, May 20
skills and abilities in an active job
3:30-4:30pm SAC 151
searching forum.
Tuesday, April 6 Thursday, June 3
4:00pm-5:30pm DPC 9500 10:30-11:30am DPC 9500
Monday, April 19 Friday, June 25
12:00-1:30pm DPC 9500 12:00-1:00pm SAC 151
SAC 151 Thursday, April 22
3:30-5:00pm SAC 151 Job Search Strategies in a
Challenging Job Market
SAC 151
Learn how to identify effective job search
 Start Your Own Business Wednesday June 2
2:00-3:00pm DPC 9500
strategies in a challenging job market. Get an

Tuesday June 8
overview of a multitude of job search tactics and This workshop is run by the Coleman
11:00am-12:00pm SAC 151
begin the process of selecting the strategies that Entrepreneurship Center and offers attendees a
make the most sense for you. snapshot of the entrepreneurial process. Attendees
Monday, May 3 On-Campus Interviewing Orientation
discover what characteristics successful
5:30-7:00pm SAC 151
entrepreneurs have in common, learn how to
Wednesday May 26
identify a viable business opportunity, and learn The 30 minute On-Campus Interviewing

2:00-3:30pm DPC 9500

about the process of writing a business plan. If orientation is a prerequisite to participating in
you are exploring the idea of starting your own the On-Campus Interviewing Program. You

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

Looking for work that is intrinsically interesting
and gratifying to you? The MBTI is used to assist
individuals in identifying their personality
strengths, preferred work environments,
business, this workshop helps you plan your next must attend an orientation session prior to your
steps and puts your feet firmly on the path to first on-campus interview. The orientation will
success. make you aware of the policies for participation in
the On-Campus Interviewing Program and
Tuesday, April 20 provide tips for successful interviewing.
4:00-6:00pm DPC 9500
Wednesday, April 7

Strong Interest Explorer 11:00-11:30am DPC 9500

communication styles and career possibilities.

Tuesday, April 20
While few occupations provide a “perfect” match

3:00-3:30 pm DPC 9500

between personality and work tasks, this indicator This workshop is ideal for students who are
Thursday, May 6
and workshop will assist you in making an undecided about a college major and/or for those
2:30-3:00pm DPC 9500
informed decision. considering exploring new career directions.
Thursday, May 13 Tuesday, May 18
Research shows a strong correlation between
1:30-3:30pm SAC 151 4:00-4:30 pm SAC 151
interests and job satisfaction. Insight into your
Thursday, May 27 Thursday, May 27
interests can help you find work that is satisfying
12:00-2:00pm DPC 9500 11:00-11:30am DPC 9500
to you. In this workshop, you will take an
Friday, June 4
inventory that measures your level of interest in
Navigating Student Employment 1:30-2:00pm DPC 9500
broad categories and helps you see how your
interests relate to different occupational fields and
Learn how to use the Campus Job Board to college majors.
search/apply for on-campus jobs. Resume basics, University Internship Program (UIP)
interviewing tips and follow-up procedures will Monday, May 24 Orientation
also be covered so you are polished and well- 12:00-1:30pm SAC 151
This is a prerequisite workshop for UIP and must
Work Values
prepared for the entire on-campus job search
process. be completed to earn Experiential Learning
Your work values play a very important role in credit. The UIP Orientation provides you with
Please visit http://studentemployment.depaul.edu determining what kind of work you find the information you need to successfully enroll in
or the Office of Student Employment front desk fulfilling. Through this workshop, you’ll assess ISP 250 and complete the Liberal Studies
for specific times and locations. Walk-ins are and prioritize your most important work values Experiential Learning Requirement. You’ll find
welcome. and discover how to use what you’ve learned out the meaning and purpose of the ISP 250,
251, 252, 253, 254 and 350 courses as well as
Negotiation Skills
about your work values to help guide your career
decisions. how an internship contributes to your career
Determine the best techniques and practices to goals.
Tuesday, May 18
Monday, March 8
negotiate your compensation package. This
2:30-4:00pm SAC 151
10:00-11:30 am SAC 151
workshop will include a discussion on salary and
Tuesday, March 16
program
benefits negotiation and offer advice on how to
10:30-12:00 pm DPC 9500
handle salary requests and multiple offers.

orientations
Monday, May 17 Thursday, March 25
12:00-1:30pm DPC 9500 12:00-1:30pm SAC 151
Tuesday, June 1 Monday, March 29
5:30-6:30pm Teleconference
Cooperative Education Internship 2:30-4:00pm SAC 151
Information Session Tuesday, March 30
Networking Skills 5:30-7:00pm DPC 9500
Wednesday, March 31
The Cooperative Education (Co-op) Internship
2:00-3:30pm DPC 9500
Developing a strong professional network has Program allows undergraduates to gain high-
Tuesday, April 20
become an increasingly important and powerful level, real-world experience, and also earn income
11:00am-12:00pm DPC 9500
strategy used by effective job seekers in all fields. year-round. This is a prerequisite workshop for
Tuesday, May 4
In this workshop, you will learn how to maximize Co-op Internships and must be completed to earn
2:00-3:30pm DPC 9500
your networking opportunities and build a set of Experiential Learning credit. Co-op positions
Wednesday, May 12
contacts. with major employers are part-time, typically
Monday, April 12 5:30-7:00pm SAC 151
lasting throughout the whole school year. The
12:00-1:30pm DPC 9500 Monday, June 7
Information Sessions are open to all
Tuesday, May 4 2:30-4:00pm DPC 9500
undergraduate freshman, sophomores, juniors, and
3:30-5:00pm DPC 9500 Friday, June 11
early seniors in LA&S, Communication,
11:00-12:30pm SAC 151
Commerce & CDM.
Skills and Accomplishments Tuesday March 30 Tuesday, June 15
1:00-2:00pm SAC 151 10:00-11:30am DPC 9500
Wednesday, June 16
Skills are the currency of the job market; you get
Wednesday April 7
3:00-4:30pm SAC 151
a paycheck in exchange for the skills you use in
3:00-4:00pm DPC 9500
Thursday, June 17
your job. Through this workshop, you’ll assess
Friday April 16
4:30-6:00pm SAC 151
your skills, determine which ones you want to
acquire or further develop, and identify ways to 1:00-2:00pm SAC 151
do so. Also, you’ll learn how to clearly articulate Monday May 3
your skill set and provide solid examples of those 10:00-11:00am DPC 9500
skills in practice. Friday May 14
3:00-4:00pm DPC 9500
Wednesday, April 28 Thursday May 20
10:30am-12:00pm SAC 151 11:00am-12:00pm DPC 9500

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financial fitness
workshops
BEGINNING LEVEL
Money Management 101
Learning to manage your money is a skill
crucial to a successful future. This
beginning level workshop covers steps to
develop a budget, explanations of various
savings programs, choosing a financial
institution, smart shopping, and ways to
prevent identity theft. This workshop will
provide you with practical tools and
strategies to better handle your finances.
Tuesday, April 13
5:00-6:00pm Richardson 400
Tuesday, May 11
2:00-3:00pm DPC 9500
Debt 101: Credit Card and School
Loan Basics
Do you know how the debt you incur in
college will affect your lifestyle? Learn
important information about choosing
credit cards, understanding credit reports
and credit scores and managing existing
credit card debt. Also, learn information
on loan types, loan terms and how to
choose the best loan for you.
Tuesday, April 6
12:00-1:00pm DPC 9500
Wednesday, May 19
2:00-3:00pm Richardson 400
Managing Your Paycheck
Congratulations! You’ve secured your first
on-campus job and are going to have a
steady stream of income, but what are you
going to do with that money? Managing
Your Paycheck will cover savings,
budgeting, and debt management all on a
student budget.
Thursday, April 15
12:00-1:00pm SAC 151
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Create Your Money Plan
This interactive workshop will provide
students with the tools necessary to create
an individualized plan for their finances.
Students will complete activities that will
help to set goals for their financial futures
Credit & the Graduating Student
and identify the measures necessary to
achieve those goals. Part of reaching their As you near graduation, your credit will
goals will be to create a comprehensive become increasingly important in your
savings plan as well as a manageable daily affairs. Attend this workshop to
spending plan. learn about credit scores, credit reports
Tuesday, April 20
and how to repair your credit if need be.
4:00-5:00pm CNA 402 Thursday, April 29
Thursday, May 27 4:00-4:30pm Richardson 300
12:00-1:00pm Byrne 358 Wednesday, May 26
12:00-12:30pm DPC 9500
Managing Your Debt Load
Introduction to Investing
This hands-on workshop will allow
students to examine their current and If you are interested in learning how to
future levels of debt. Students will leave maintain and build wealth, this is the
the workshop with a comprehensive plan workshop series for you. Topics covered
to pay down any credit debt they will include investing basics for stocks,
currently have and an understanding of bonds and mutual funds. This workshop
how to pay back any future student loan will provide basic knowledge and
debt that they will have upon graduation. resources for making wealth a reality for
Thursday, May 6
you!
2:00-3:00pm CNA 402 Wednesday, April 21
Tuesday, June 1 5:30-7:00pm DPC 9500
11:00am-12:00pm Byrne 358 Tuesday, May 25
5:30-7:00pm Richardson 400
Studying Abroad Without Breaking
the Bank Buying a Home
Sure, studying abroad is a great Purchasing a home can be complicated
opportunity but isn’t it too expensive? and scary. Attend this workshop to learn
Attend this workshop to learn the true what is really involved in making this big
costs of studying abroad. This workshop purchase. Participants will receive step-
will cover some basics about the costs of by-step processes that will assist them in
overseas study as well as strategies to save making a financially sound choice.
for your trip, how to manage your money
Wednesday, May 5
while abroad, and how to find
scholarships to help finance your 4:00-5:00pm DPC 9500
Tuesday, June 1
experience.
12:00-1:00pm DPC 9500
Wednesday, April 28
4:00-5:00pm Richardson 300
ADVANCED LEVEL For more information, contact
Financial Fitness at
Your New Life with Student Loans
312-362-6482 or send
an e-mail to
Do you have questions about how student
financialfitness@depaul.edu.
loan repayment works? Well this is the
workshop for you! The different
Visit our website at
repayment options will be reviewed in
http://financialfitness.depaul.edu
addition to strategies for determining
which one best fits your financial
situation.
Tuesday, April 13
12:00-12:30pm DPC 9500
Thursday, May 20
4:00-4:30pm Richardson 400
careercenter.depaul.edu