A"er%comple+ng%this%workshop,%students%will%begin%to%think%about%their%career%development%and%learn%how%to%follow%a%cohesive,%step;by;step%resume%and%cover%le=er%wri+ng%process%to%avoid%feeling%overwhelmed%and%get%the%most%out%of%their%job%search.%%

1:#Self#Assessment#&######Research#Students%will%complete%self%assessment%exams%to%determine%skills,%values,%strengths%and%weaknesses%and%will%begin%researching%fields%of%interest.%%

2:#Brainstorming#&#Assessment#Evalua;on#Based%on%assessment%and%research%results,%students%will%iden+fy%skills%and%past%experiences%that%they%want%to%include%in%the%resume%and%cover%le=er.%%

3:#Forma>ng#&#Development#Student%will%choose%an%acceptable%resume%format%from%the%Career%Planning%Handbook%and%highlight%their%skills,%major%responsibili+es,%and%goals%achieved.%%%

4:Tailoring#&#Priori;zing#Students%will%use%the%job%descrip+on%and%employer%jargon%to%tailor%the%resume%and%cover%le=er%to%the%specific%posi+on%and/or%company.%%

•  Students%will%highlight%their%relevant%skills%on%the%resume%and%draw%a%connec+on%to%the%posi+on%in%the%cover%le=er.%%%%

•  Students%will%develop%a%resume%that%is%clear,%concise%and%consistent%and%is%free%of%errors.%%

•  Counselor%will%ini+ate%a%brainstorming%session%so%students%can%think%about%their%skills%and%experiences%%

•  Teacher%will%introduce%the%STAR%method%for%students%to%begin%formula+ng%resume%bullets.%%

•  Students%will%break%into%small%groups%and%cri+que%each%other’s%resumes%and%cover%le=ers.%%

•  If%students%are%adequately%prepared%for%job%searching,%it%will%reflect%posi+vely%on%career%services%and%the%university.%%

•  If%the%career%services%department%develops%a%reputa+on%for%helping%students%get%jobs%and%internships,%it%could%impact%enrollment,%reten+on%rates,%and%ranking.%%

•  Counselor%will%follow%up%with%students%a"er%the%workshop%to%see%if%their%applica+on%materials%have%been%successful%in%helping%them%get%interviews.%%%