Need to be out of class?
Don't cancel, invite the Career Center to do an informative
presentation designed to give your students the competitive edge in
today's job market.
For more information contact Jennifer Grauso on the Queens
campus at grausoj@stjohns.edu
or (718) 990-6375
For presentations on Staten Island, please contact (718)
390-4438
Sample Topics:
Please note, that each presentation topic
is a suggested area of concentration and can be tailored to your
specific group's needs.
The Career Center: Pathway to the
future
Become aware of the wide range of resources and
services the Career Center has to offer, learn how we can benefit
students in their freshman through senior years and beyond
graduation.
Need 'Major' Help - Choosing
a Major
Students will learn about how to choose a major that's a
good fit for them, as well as methods and resources for exploring
areas of study at STJ.
Internships 101: Maximize
Your Employment Potential
More and more employers are creating internship
programs geared toward helping students gain practical experience
related to their field of study. Internships allow them to identify
potential employment candidates. This presentation will identify
internship opportunities and help students learn how to make an
internship experience a reality.
Job Seeker's Workshop: Navigating
the Job Market
Students will discover the most effective methods of job
searching, learn ways to increase job hunting success, discuss how
to access a job offer, negotiate salary, and other strategies to
help take control of their future.
30 Sconds in
Time: Competitive Resumes
A resume and cover letter are the first and most
important pieces of information about a candidate that a potential
employer sees. Students will learn to go beyond the basics to
develop written communications about themselves which will achieve
the ultimate result - getting that interview!
Effective
Interview Techniques
Students will interview like professionals after
discussing interviewing dos and don'ts, most frequently asked
interview questions, and personal presentation. They will learn how
careful preparation is the key to a confident, effective delivery
which will yield employment offers.
Professional Etiquette and Attire
for a Winning Job Search
Did you know many jobs are lost in the first five
seconds due to the candidate's inability to create the right
corporate image? Students will learn how to create a professional
appearance, make proper introductions, use table manners, and adopt
other self-marketing behaviors designed to increase employment
potential.
Prepare for the Fair
Many students do not know what a career fair is or
how beneficial they are to all students regardless of major or
class status. The value of a fair is greatly increased when
participants know how to get prepared. In this presentation,
students will learn what employers are looking for in appearance,
resumes, interview skills, and follow-up procedures.