Discover Your Leadership Navigating Your Career Polish Your Professional Strengthen Your Resume

Style with the FIRO-B A
Change A Interviewing Skills A
This workshop is ideal for
students with work
experience, alumni and career
changers. The Fundamental
Interpersonal Relations
Orientation-Behavior™
(FIRO-B®) is a personality
assessment that identifies
needs/wants regarding your
Experienced professionals
who are considering or
already involved in the
process of changing careers
will benefit from this
workshop. Learn how to
develop a change plan by
identifying the career
development components you
and Cover Letter A
Refresh your interviewing
skills and learn how to
prepare for advanced
interviewing techniques
including critical behavioral,
panel and case interviews.
Review the do’s and don’ts
for interview situations and
learn how to address the most
difficult questions.
Learn about different resume
formats and how to best
market your accomplishments
for specific audiences. This
workshop is ideal for someone
who has already written a
resume and is looking to
enhance or change the content
or structure.
Tuesday, February 15

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interpersonal work style.
Results from this assessment
workshop series
will help you gain additional
most need to work on. This
workshop will help you Wednesday, February 16 5:30-7:00 pm
5:30-7:00 pm
SAC 151
identify the type of transition CW

DPC 9500
insight about your leadership you are attempting and assess CW
approach to help you work its level of difficulty.
Thursday, February 17 Tuesday, March 8
more strategically.
WORKSHOP Thursday, March 3 2:00-3:00 pm 12:00-1:30 pm
CALENDAR AND 5:30-7:30 pm
REGISTRATION Teleconference
SAC 151
SAC 151 A = This workshop is for working professionals,
Attendance at these events Monday, March 14
5:30-7:30 pm
alumni, adult, and graduate students.
is FREE, however CW
pre-registration is required DPC 9500
= This event is part of DePaul Career Week and requires

for all workshops, practice

separate registration. Visit careerweek.depaul.edu for more information.

interviews and orientations

through DePaul.Experience.
Please visit
depaul.experience.com
to view the calendar and
register for workshops and
events.
Workshops are listed in
alphabetical order.
ADVANCED A
WORKSHOPS
workshops
Ace Professionalism and Beat Your
Competition
Learn professionalism strategies,
including how to stand a cut above your
competition and perform with great
precession and success. This workshop
focuses on audiences working in
internships, on-campus, part/full-time
Connecting Your Values to Career
Satisfaction
Your work values play a very important
role in determining what kind of work
you find fulfilling. In this workshop,
you’ll assess and prioritize your most
important work values and discover how
to use what you’ve learned to help guide
your career decisions.
Tuesday, February 8
Wednesday, March 9
5:30-6:30pm Teleconference

Hit the Ground Running: Career
Resources for Teachers
Note: These workshops are open only to
students and alumni in DePaul’s School of
Education.
In these workshops, you will receive an
overview of resources and career tips in

1:00-2:30pm DPC 9500

This workshop is for
working professionals,
alumni, adult, and
graduate students.
jobs. Give yourself an advantage in order to prepare for your job search in the
interviewing, accepting and declining
teaching profession. In part 1, we will
Creating Your Career Plan B
job offers and become a pro on the job. review how to update your resume after
Monday, February 21
student teaching, how to strengthen your

12:00-1:30pm DPC 9500

Expand your career options. Learn how cover letter, and review what components
WORKSHOP
to assess your strengths and transferable are helpful to consider when constructing
LOCATION KEY
Ace Your First Professional
skills to explore careers paths that might your portfolio. Part 2 will offer resources

DPC = DePaul Center,
1 East Jackson, Loop Campus
Richardson = John T.
Richardson Library, 2350 N.
Kenmore Avenue, Lincoln
Park Campus
SAC = Schmitt Academic
Center, 2320 N. Kenmore
Avenue, Lincoln Park
Campus
Student Center = 2250 N.
Sheffield Avenue, Lincoln
Park Campus
Teleconference
= This
workshop is conducted via
telephone. Check
eRecruiting for details.
TBD = To be decided.
Interview
This workshop teaches you how to
prepare for the interviewing and post-
interview follow-up process. You will be
introduced to the various types of
interviews, including behavioral
interviewing.
Monday, January 24
5:30-6:30pm Teleconference

Monday, February 21
5:30-7:00pm DPC 9500
Beyond Mingling: Networking CW
Strategies for All Types
This workshop will approach the topic
of networking skills by breaking down
pre-conceived notions of “successful”
be a good match. Gain a better in how to be strategic in your job search,
understanding of the job market and the importance of identifying networking
identify hot jobs and growing industries. strategies, and how to prepare for the
Monday, February 28
interview process.
3:30-5:00pm DPC 9500 Part 1: Monday, January 10
3:00-5:00pm SAC 151
Demystify Networking and Create Part 2: Tuesday, March 8
Connections 3:00-5:00pm SAC 151
How to Build a Career Portfolio
Developing a strong professional
network has become an increasingly
important and powerful strategy used by A professional career portfolio provides you
effective job seekers in all fields. In this with a tremendous resource for showcasing
workshop, you will learn how to your work skills and experiences to an
maximize your networking opportunities employer. In this workshop, you’ll learn
and build a set of contacts. how to conceptualize and compile an
Wednesday, January 12
effective portfolio.
3:30-5:00pm DPC 9500 Tuesday, February 22
Monday, February 7 5:30-7:00pm SAC 151

5:30-7:00pm SAC 151 Thursday, March 10

networking. Through a combination of
Note: A number listed after the
3:30-5:00pm DPC 9500
location key indicates the room or lecture, interaction and self-assessment,

Handling Job Offers

suite number. we will present an authentic model of

Identify Your Skills and

networking that emphasizes how

Accomplishments
personality preferences can enhance the Determine the best techniques and
setting, etiquette, and motivation for practices to negotiate your compensation
individual networking success. package. This workshop will include a Skills are the currency of the job market;

Wednesday, February 16
discussion on salary and benefits you get a paycheck in exchange for the

3:00-4:30pm LPC Sudent Center 312

negotiation and offer advice on how to skills you use in your job. Through this
handle salary requests and multiple offers. workshop, you’ll assess your skills,

Friday, February 18 CW
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2:00-3:30pm LPC Student Center 316

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ways to do so.
Wednesday, January 26
10:30am-12:00pm SAC 151
iPrep – Find Your Dream Internship
Workshop
Note: This workshop is intended for undergraduate
students.
This workshop will help you create a strategy
for applying to your dream internship. You will
also learn about the University Internship
Program (short-term internships) as well as the
Cooperative Education Program (long term
Internships). This workshop also meets the
University Internship Program Orientation
requirement.
Thursday, January 13
2:00-3:00pm DPC 9500
Tuesday, January 25
3:30-4:30pm SAC 151
Monday, February 7
2:30-3:30pm SAC 151
Wednesday, February 23
11:00-12:00pm DPC 9500
Thursday, March 3
2:00-3:00pm SAC 151
Monday, March 14
1:00-2:00pm DPC 8002
Is Graduate School Right for Me?
Designed for students who are contemplating
applying to graduate school, this workshop will
help you decide whether graduate school is the
right option for you and if so, identify programs
and universities that are good fit. Learn about the
application process and the resources available to
help you choose and evaluate potential graduate
and professional school programs.
Thursday, February 10
12:00-1:30pm SAC 151
Job Search Strategies in a Challenging
Job Market
Learn how to identify effective job search
strategies in a challenging job market. Get an
overview of a multitude of job search tactics and
begin the process of selecting the strategies that
make the most sense for you. Learn how to
maximize the numerous job search resources
available at DePaul and beyond.
Wednesday, February 23
1:30-3:00pm DPC 9500
Love What You Do – DePaul Interest
Finder (DIF)
This workshop is ideal for students who are
exploring major and career options. Research has
shown a strong correlation between
incorporating interests into your career planning
process and ultimate workplace satisfaction.
Participants will take the DePaul Interest Finder
(DIF), a tailored survey designed to specifically
help DePaul students explore their interests and
identify related majors, student organizations,
and careers. Take advantage of this opportunity
to learn how your time at DePaul can be shaped
to match your interests and help you work
toward career satisfaction.
Monday, February 28
2:00-3:30pm SAC 151
Maximize Your Job & Internship Fair
Experience
First impressions count! Learn how to approach
employers and make a lasting first impression.
DePaul’s Career Center hosts multiple Job &
Internship Fairs throughout the academic year
with hundreds of employers looking for
candidates like you.
Thursday, January 27
2:30-4:00pm DPC 9500
Tuesday, February 1
5:30-7:00pm DPC 9500
Wednesday, February 2
12:00-1:30pm SAC 151
Thursday, February 24
12:00-1:30pm SAC 151
Tuesday, March 1
12:00-1:30pm DPC 9500
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
The MBTI is used to assist individuals in
identifying their personality strengths, preferred
work environments, communication styles and
career possibilities. While few occupations
provide a “perfect” match between personality
and work tasks, this indicator and workshop will
assist you in making an informed decision.
Tuesday, February 15
CW
2:00-4:00pm DPC 8002
Monday, March 7
1:30-3:30pm SAC 151
Network and Job Search Successfully by
Using Social Media
Note: Please create a LinkedIn account before the
workshop so you have a starting point.
This is a “hands on” workshop held in a
computer lab. Learn the benefits of creating a
LinkedIn profile, including how to make
connections, get recommendations, and join
industry or interest-specific groups. Learn why
creating a professional online portfolio is
important in today’s job market. Get tips,
tricks, and etiquette for using LinkedIn and
Twitter for networking, job searching and
gathering career information.
Tuesday, February 1
3:30-5:00pm LPC TBD
Wednesday, March 2
12:00-1:30pm Loop TBD
Start Your Own Business
This workshop is run by the Coleman
Entrepreneurship Center and offers attendees a
snapshot of the entrepreneurial process.
Attendees discover what characteristics
successful entrepreneurs have in common, learn
how to identify a viable business opportunity,
and learn about the process of writing a business
plan. If you are exploring the idea of starting
your own business, this workshop helps you plan
your next steps and puts your feet firmly on the
path to success.
Monday, February 7
4:00-6:00pm DPC 9500
Turning to Teaching CW
This workshop will assist both those who have
just begun to contemplate teaching as a career
path as well as those who have already committed
to the profession. In this session, attendees will
complete self-assessments, identify resources
needed to become a teacher, explore obstacles and
solutions for gaining skills and making
connections, and create a financial plan to keep
them on track both in school, while student
teaching, and during the job search phase. Join us
in creating an effective plan as you move toward
your goal of becoming an educator.
Monday, February 14
2:00-3:30pm LPC Student Center 325
program
orientations
Co-op Internship Program Orientation
The Cooperative Education (Co-op) Internship
Program allows undergraduates to gain high-
level, real-world experience, and also earn income
year-round. This is a prerequisite workshop for Co-
op Internships and must be completed to earn
Experiential Learning credit and/or participate in
the program. Co-op positions with major
employers are part-time, typically lasting
throughout the whole school year. The Information
Sessions are open to all undergraduate freshman,
sophomores, juniors, and seniors with two quarters
left at DePaul in LA&S, Communication,
Commerce, CDM, and SNL
Friday, January 7
2:00-3:00pm SAC 151
Tuesday, January 18
11:00am-12:00pm DPC 9500
Thursday, January 27
1:00-2:00pm DPC 9500
Wednesday, February 9
10:00-11:00am SAC 151
Friday, February 25
2:00-3:00pm SAC 151
Monday, March 7
3:00-4:00pm DPC 9500
Monday, March 14
1:00-2:00pm DPC 9500
On-Campus Recruiting Orientation
All students and alumni planning to participate in
the on-campus recruiting program during the
academic year must complete a onetime online
orientation session prior to your first on-campus
interview. The orientation will make you aware of
the policies for participation in the On-Campus
Recruiting Program and provide tips for successful
interviewing. The session is available online, on
demand, at any time and must be completed
before your first on campus interview. The entire
session, quiz and training evaluation will not take
more than 30 minutes to complete. To access the
training visit:
http://www.slideshare.net/depaulcareerctr/
on-campus-recruiting-orientation.
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 University Internship Program (UIP) Wednesday, January 19 Tuesday, February 8
Orientation 4:00-5:00pm DPC 9500 12:00-1:00pm Byrne 358
Tuesday, February 22 Wednesday, March 9
12:00-1:00pm Richardson 400 4:00-5:00pm CNA 402
This is a prerequisite workshop for UIP
and must be completed to earn Experiential

Debt 101: So You’re Thinking ADVANCED LEVEL

Learning credit. The UIP Orientation

About Credit Post-Graduation Money Matters

provides you with the information you
need to successfully enroll in ISP 250 and
complete the Liberal Studies Experiential
Learning Requirement. You’ll find out the
meaning and purpose of the ISP 250, 251,
Do you know how the debt you incur in This workshop focuses on financial
college will affect your lifestyle? Learn concerns facing graduating students.
important information about choosing Topics include repayment of school loans

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252, 253, 254, 350 and 366 courses as well
as how completing an internship
information
contributes to attaining your career goals.
credit cards, understanding credit and how to create a realistic budget for a
reports and credit scores, and managing full-time entry level salary.
Thursday, January 20
existing credit card debt.

Monday, January 3 Tuesday, January 11 12:00-1:00pm DPC 9500

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CONNECTIONS
is published quarterly by the
Career Center at DePaul
University. It is intended as
a career planning resource
for all DePaul students and
alumni, and is also available
in downloadable PDF
format at careercenter.
depaul.edu.
EDITOR
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3:00-4:00pm DPC 9500 12:00-1:00pm Richardson 400
Tuesday, January 4 Thursday, February 17 Money Matters for the Unemployed
2:00-3:00pm DPC 9500 4:00-5:00pm DPC 9500 Graduate
Tuesday, January 4
Debt 101: Demystifying Student
How do you deal with your financial
11:00am-12:00pm SAC 151
Loans
issues when you haven’t found a job yet?
Wednesday, January 5 Attend this workshop to learn about
12:30-1:30pm DPC 9500 deferring your student loan payments
Thursday, February 3
Learn about the different types of student
and other ways to survive financially
3:30-4:30pm DPC 9500
loans, how to estimate your debt load
while you are job hunting.
Wednesday, February 16
upon graduation, and what some of your
10:30-11:30am SAC 151 Thursday, March 10
repayment options may be.
Friday, February 25 Thursday, January 27 4:00-4:30pm Richardson 300
1:30-2:30pm DPC 9500 12:00-1:00pm Richardson 300
Wednesday, March 9 Tuesday, March 1 Introduction to Investing
10:00-11:00am SAC 151 4:00-5:00pm DPC 9500 If you are interested in learning how to
Friday, March 11
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
maintain and build wealth, this is the
12:00-1:00pm DPC 8002
Create Your Money Plan
workshop series for you. Topics covered
Thursday, March 17 include investing basics for stocks, bonds
5:30-6:30pm SAC 151 This interactive workshop provides you and mutual funds.
Monday, March 28 with the tools to create an individualized
2:00-3:00pm SAC 151 plan for your finances. You will complete Tuesday, January 25
Tuesday, March 29 activities to help you set goals for your 5:30-7:00pm DPC 9500
5:00-6:00pm DPC 9500 financial futures and identify the measures Tuesday, February 22
Wednesday, March 30 necessary to achieve those goals. Learn to 5:30-7:00pm Richardson 300
2:00-3:00pm DPC 9500 create a comprehensive savings plan and
manageable spending plan. Buying a Home

financial fitness Wednesday, February 2

Learn what is really involved in making

workshops
4:00-5:00pm CNA 402
this big purchase. In this workshop, you’ll
Thursday, March 3
receive step-by-step processes to assist you
12:00-1:00pm Byrne 358
in making a financially sound choice.
BEGINNING LEVEL Wednesday, February 9
Money Management 101 Managing Your Debt Load 12:00-1:00pm DPC 9500
This workshop covers steps to develop a In this hands-on workshop, you will Wednesday, March 2
budget, explanations of various savings examine your current and future levels of 4:00-5:00pm DPC 9500
programs, choosing a financial institution, debt. You will create a comprehensive
smart shopping, and ways to prevent plan to pay down your current credit For more information, visit our
identity theft. Get practical tools and debt as well as manage your post- website at
strategies to better handle your finances. graduation student loan debt. http://financialfitness.depaul.edu

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