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September 19, 2008

MCAE WORKSHOPS - Fall 2008

To sign up, please contact Laura Dalman at dalm0007@umn.edu

Tuesday Sep. 30th- Study Skills
9:30-10:30am
152 Klaeber Court

Thursday Oct. 9th- Resumes/ Cover Letters
12:30-1:30pm
152 Klaeber Court

Wednesday Oct. 15th- Applying to Graduate School
12:30-1:30pm
152 Klaeber Court

Tuesday Oct. 21st - Study Skills
10:00-11:00pm
152 Klaeber Court

Monday Oct. 27th- Applying to Graduate School
9:00-10:00pm
152 Klaeber Court

Monday Nov. 3rd- Resumes/ Cover Letters
10:00-11:00am
152 Klaeber Court

Wednesday Nov. 12th - Applying to Graduate School
1:30-2:30
152 Klaeber Court

Wednesday Nov. 19th - Study Skills
2:00-3:00pm
152 Klaeber Court

Thursday Nov. 20th - Resumes/ Cover Letters
1:00-2:00
152 Klaeber Court

Wednesday Dec. 3rd- Study Skills
9:30-10:30pm
152 Klaeber Court

May 21, 2008

U of M Career Services: Online Workshops

To see a complete list of the workshops now available, feel free to visit the St. Paul Campus Career Center web site - they are a listed at http://www.stpaulcareers.umn.edu/workshops.html

Resume Writing https://umconnect.umn.edu/resumes/.
Job Fair Success https://umconnect.umn.edu/jobfairsuccess/
https://umconnect.umn.edu/gradjobfairsuccess/ (Tailored to Graduate Students)
Interviewing https://umconnect.umn.edu/interviews/
Jobs & Internship Searching - Coming Soon!
Networking https://umconnect.umn.edu/networking/
Graduate School Planning https://umconnect.umn.edu/gradschoolprep/
Writing Effective Personal Statements https://umconnect.umn.edu/personalstatement
Pre-Law Workshop https://umconnect.umn.edu/lawschool
Professional Portfolios https://umconnect.umn.edu/portfolios/
Salary Negotiation - Coming Soon!
Transitioning From Student to Professional https://umconnect.umn.edu/transition.

March 31, 2008

FREE University of Minnesota Law School LSAT Course

University of Minnesota Law School LSAT Course

Considering law school?

The University of Minnesota Law School will be offering a free, intensive summer LSAT prep class. The class is designed to better prepare historically underrepresented students for the LSAT and law school admissions process. The class will be taught by Kaplan instructors and will be held at the U of M Law School. If you are considering law school, it is recommended that you take the LSAT by the fall of your senior year. We strongly encourage all students interested in law school to apply, especially rising seniors (regardless of undergraduate institution). Below is an application and additional details.

Application and Information: Download file

March 20, 2008

Planning for Medical School (Online Workshop)

Planning for Medical School (Online Workshop)
Part 1 - Outlines the career exploration process and points to additional resources
Part 2 - Provides insight into the lives of physicians
Part 3 - Explores what it is like to be a medical school student
Part 4 - Covers preparation strategies for medical school
Part 5 - Covers the medical school application process
Part 6 - Leads students through the process of creating their own Planning for Medical School action plan and gives options for those just starting out as well as those close to application.
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To Register: Visit http://www.healthcareers.umn.edu/ and click on "Workshops & Info Sessions" in the left-hand navigation. (You must be a current UMTC student to register. There is no charge.)

Thank you very much for helping to spread the word about this new resource!
Health Careers Center Staff

September 10, 2007

St. Paul Career Center Online Workshops

http://www.stpaulcareers.umn.edu/workshops.html

Check out our new online workshops! Beginning Fall 2007, these workshops will replace our in-person sessions. The below online workshops are a great way to gather basic career information at a time that is convenient to you. If you have further questions after reviewing these workshops, make an appointment with a career counselor by calling 612-624-2710.

Resume Writing
https://umconnect.umn.edu/resumes/
Get an overview of what to include on your resume and inside tips for making your skills stand out to employers.

Job Fair Success
https://umconnect.umn.edu/jobfairsuccess/
https://umconnect.umn.edu/gradjobfairsuccess/ (Tailored to Graduate Students)
Learn how to prepare for a job fair, how to introduce yourself to employers and gain tips for following up after the fair to increase your chances of securing a job.

Interviewing
https://umconnect.umn.edu/interviews/
Learn what you can do before, during and after an interview to increase your odds of landing a great job or internship.

Jobs & Internship Searching - Coming Soon!
Learn about tools and strategies that will help you find jobs or internships in your field of interest.

Networking
https://umconnect.umn.edu/networking/
Approximately 75% of jobs are never advertised. Learn how to network effectively so that you can find out about these unadvertised positions.

Graduate School Planning
https://umconnect.umn.edu/gradschoolprep/
Learn about the graduate school application process including timeline, tips on how to select a school and what makes a successful application for admission.

Writing Effective Personal Statements
https://umconnect.umn.edu/personalstatement
Having a well written personal statement is critical for graduate school admissions. Learn great tips for creating a good quality first draft.

Pre-Law Workshop
https://umconnect.umn.edu/lawschool
Learn about the law school application process including timeline, tips on how to select a school and what makes a successful application for admission.

Professional Portfolios
https://umconnect.umn.edu/portfolios/
Professional portfolios are a great way to show employers your skills during an interview. Learn how to create one and how to use it effectively in an interview.

Salary Negotiation - Coming Soon!
Learn the do's and don'ts of salary negotiation as well as ways to research salary statistics by job type and geographical location.

Transitioning from Student to Professional
https://umconnect.umn.edu/transition
Your first job after graduating from college can be a big adjustment. Get tips on how to ensure success in this first experience.

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