Career Services Presentations
Classroom Presentations – scheduled by request
Career Services can create a customized presentation or connected assignment to meet your and your students’ needs.
To schedule a presentation, send an email request to: careerservices@westerntc.edu or call (608) 785-9440.
| Title of Presentation | Basic Outline |
|---|---|
| Career Services Overview (20 min or less) |
Description of services provided, Website and resources/links. Handout: Career Services bookmark. |
| Wisconsin TechConnect™ (20 min) |
Description: what it is, how it works, how to register, how to use misc. jobs board. Handout: Career Services bookmark. |
| Resumes and Cover Letters (40 min) |
Power point presentation, guide students through student resume handbook. Handouts: resume handbook and Prove It Statement. |
| Interview Strategies (45 min) |
Video and guided discussion. Instructors can choose to have their students use “Perfect Interview” an online program or a variety of supportive activities, i.e. mock interviewing. |
| Typefocus (50-60 min) | Typefocus assessment can be taken prior to presentation. PowerPoint and guided activities that help students learn about personality type differences and the importance of accepting others for who they are. |
| Effective Job Searching (40 min) |
Video and guided discussion afterwards. |
| Professionalism (40 min) |
An overview of what it means to be and act professional outside of just clothing. |
| Professional Dress (20 min) |
An overview of common examples of professional dress. |
| LinkedIn Basics (30 min) |
LinkedIn tools to guide students and motivate them to get started on their profile. |
| Social Media and Personal Branding (45 min) |
We encourage students to think of themselves as a brand and then talk about how to market their brand to potential employers for internships, full-time employment, and other opportunities. Types of social media marketing are included. |
| Respecting Differences (30 min) |
Use video and guide discussion afterwards. |
| Why Attend a Career Fair? (25 min) |
This presentation gives the why and how to prepare for attending a Career Fair. Job Fairs are not just for job seekers and we tell you why. |
| Spring Career Fair Overview (5 min) |
Quick overview of relevant employers attending the fair (depending on the class) and why attending the fair is beneficial for all students, not just those job searching. |
| Communicating with Tact, Candor & Credibility (30 min) |
Video and guided discussion regarding the 7 types of communicator’s & how to choose the most effective communication style. |
| Employability Skills (50 min) |
Generate a discussion on these skills incorporating PowerPoint and checklist. |
