Workshop

Whether you have a clear idea of your resume and communication skills or are starting from scratch, the workshops are for you!

The workshops will be carried out in two parts. Day 1 of the symposium consists of presentations whereas Day 2 will consist of breakout room sessions.

June 24 will have virtual workshop presentations on (1) resume preparation and (2) interview preparation.  We encourage all graduate and postdoctoral students to attend and participate!

Resume Preparation Zoom Link: https://msu.zoom.us/j/98756319415

Interview Preparation Zoom Link: https://msu.zoom.us/j/99470425805

June 25 will have in-person workshop breakout sessions for selected participants to (1) get their resumes reviewed and (2) Interview practice–spots limited.  Spots will be allocated based on a first-come, first-served basis, and preference will be given to those in their fourth year or higher.  Must be registered for the virtual workshop presentations on June 22nd to be selected for the in-person workshop breakout sessions. Selected participants will be sent an email notifying them of their selection and provided with further details.

                                              June 24^th DAY 1 Workshop (Virtual)                                          June25^th DAY 2 Workshop (In-Person)   

                                                      OPEN TO EVERYONE!                                                        SPOTS LIMITED!

9:00–9:10 AM	Welcome					11:30 - 1:00 PM	Networking/Lunch
9:10–10:40 AM	Panel Discussion					1:00 - 2:30 PM	Breakout Session 1: Resume Review
10:40–10:50 AM	Break					2:30–2:45 PM	Break
10:50–11:40 AM	Workshop 1: Resume preparation					2:45 –4:15 PM	Breakout Session 2: Interview Practice
11:40–11:50 AM	Break
11:50–12:40 PM	Workshop 2: Interview

 

Workshop 1: Resume Preparation

The resume is considered the most critical communication document to get selected for an interview. Among other documents, resumes are used by hiring teams to screen and select applicants for interviews. In this workshop, you will learn how to prepare an effective resume that showcases your experiences and capabilities to potential employers succinctly and with impact!

Workshop 2: Interview Practice

Behavior-based interviews are the most effective way for a hiring manager to select the best candidates for a job. We will provide you with the skills and knowledge you can use to efficiently prepare for an interview. We will discuss how to inventory your experiences to build a good answer to any behavior-based question and other actions you can take to improve your performance on the day of the interview. The workshop will include a small group breakout session where you will have an opportunity to practice answering some of the most common behavior-based interview questions. We ask that participants in the resume breakout session please bring 5 physical copies of their resume.