Career Development Center
Career Workshops
Monthly workshops are designed to give students and alumni a comprehensive and practical understanding of career planning and exploration. Workshops are conducted regularly throughout the year. 
To see our current upcoming workshops - visit our Upcoming Events Page
Making Major & Career Decisions
- Find out how to identify your career related skills and interests, research career options, and develop practical skills for making effective career decisions.Trash Proof Resumes - Did you know that most employers take less than a minute to review a resume? Come and learn how to write a resume that catches their attention, gets you an interview, and won't get filed under "T" for trash! Get the basics for composing resume content and formatting, as well as how to target your resume for the job you want.
Job Search Strategies - Learn how to employ key job search strategies to land your dream job. Networking, using the Internet, targeting specific employers, and how to best use CDC resources including Purchase JobScore will be discussed. This is a great workshop for seniors!
The Art of The Interview - Does the thought of having job interviews stress you out? Does it seem like your friends have mastered their technique? Then come to this workshop to learn the art of the interview - some simple steps to help you polish, prepare, and present yourself for the interview like a pro! Topics covered will include basic interview etiquette, preparation strategies, and how to handle those commonly asked interview questions.
Marketing Your Talents - Find out how to take artistic abilities out of the classroom and into the real world. Concepts of networking, small business practices, and presentation skills will be addressed. Discover how to create a freelance business.
Summer Job and Internship Search - Begin your summer job search with our office. Learn how to network for jobs that will help you to explore a future career path. How to conduct an internet job search outside the New York area.
