Bringing Career Readiness Into the Classroom and Campus Experience
The Career & Professional Development Center (CPDC) offers Career Conversations—interactive presentations and facilitated discussions designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to achieve their career goals. Whether you are a faculty member looking to enhance classroom learning, a student organization planning a meeting, or a campus department hosting an event, our team can customize a presentation to meet your audience's needs.Our Career Conversations are engaging, practical, and tailored to support students at every stage of their career development—from exploring majors and careers to preparing for internships, graduate school, and full-time employment.
Presentation topics include, but are not limited to:
- Career & Professional Development Center Overview
- Career Exploration & Choosing a Major
- Resume & Cover Letter Development
- Interview Preparation
- Networking Strategies
- LinkedIn & Personal Branding
- Job & Internship Search Strategies
- Graduate & Professional School Planning
- Salary Negotiation & Job Offer Evaluation
- Professionalism in the Workplaces
- Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Career Exploration & Career Success
- Career Fair & Networking Event Preparation
- Building Career Confidence & Professional Skills
- Industry-Specific Career Preparation
- Custom career-related presentations based on your group's needs
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Career Conversations are available for:
- Academic classes
- Student organizations
- Campus departments
- Special events and programs
- Faculty and staff professional development initiatives
To request a Career Conversation, please complete the presentation request form here. Requests should be submitted at least three (3) weeks in advance to allow our staff adequate time to coordinate scheduling and customize the presentation for your audience. Take note that submitting the form does not mean your request has been approved. A member of our team will follow-up with you directly.
We look forward to partnering with you to help students make informed career decisions, develop career readiness competencies, and successfully transition from college to career.