Virtual Workshops

Grad Student Series: Networking Tips

Wednesday, January 26th, 2022
3:00 pm–4:00 pm
Virtual

Resume Workshop

Wednesday, January 26th, 2022
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Virtual

A well-written resume is your ticket to a job interview. This workshop will help you recognize and apply key strategies for effective resume writing that illustrate your transferable skills to get more employer callbacks for interviews. You can use your device to make live updates to your resume during the workshop.

Job and Internship Search (Including remote positions)

Thursday, January 27th, 2022
3:00 pm–4:00 pm

For Hines College of Architecture & Design Students Career Fair Prep Workshop

Friday, January 28th, 2022
12:00 pm–1:30 pm
Virtual

**For College of Architecture & Design Students**

Join University Career Services and the CoAD Alumni Association for tips to help prepare for the CoAD Career Fair & Interview Event on March 4. This session will cover resume and portfolio guidelines for designers, as well as preparation for networking, creating your elevator pitch, and interviewing. Alumni will be present to share their advice as well.

This session will occur via Zoom. Please register on Zoom HERE:

https://uh-edu-cougarnet.zoom.us/j/92123559952?pwd=L2pnQjZsanVlTk8ybW1GSnQ5V3BpQT09

[Prepare 4 the Fair Week] What NOT Say to a Recruiter During Your Pitch

Tuesday, February 1st, 2022
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Virtual

What NOT Say to a Recruiter During Your Pitch

Join this session to learn how to create your pitch in time for career fair and networking season. We'll provide a breakdown AND a sample with all participants.

A special guest employer will be joining the session to share What NOT Say to a Recruiter During Your Pitch.

Session Format: Virtual only; MS TEAMS

RSVP to receive the meeting link.

Networking Workshop

Wednesday, February 9th, 2022
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Virtual

Learn 3 easy techniques to improve your networking:

1) Develop the way you articulate your areas of interest and past experiences!

Learn how to better express the jobs you would be most interested in working

2) Find people within your network and find the best way to connect with them.

3) Learn how to shoot your networking shot and land an opportunity!

This workshop will be presented by Adalia Espinosa, M.Ed.

She will provide real examples, templates, and steps to network on LinkedIn, recruiting events, and in virtual and in-person formats.

For Hines College of Architecture & Design Students "Ask an Alumni" Career Fair Prep

Thursday, February 10th, 2022
6:30 pm–8:00 pm
Hines College Atrium & Gallery

**For College of Architecture & Design Students**

Join University Career Services and CoAD Alumni Association with our "Ask an Alumni" career fair prep event. This is an opportunity to connect with alumni working in design fields for advice on ways to prepare for the first and create a strong first impression. This is also a chance to practice networking skills and build great connections.

This event will take place in the Hines College atrium and include light snacks and beverages.

Virtual Etiquette Workshop

Thursday, February 10th, 2022
3:00 pm–4:00 pm
Virtual

During this workshop, you will learn key tips and etiquette strategies for engaging in today’s increasingly digital workplace as well as how to utilize virtual platforms in a professional setting. This workshop will be held VIRTUALLY using MS Teams:

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/channel/19%3a3741e2ba3a1945a79dca34b3b52ba57b%40thread.tacv2/B.%2520Workshops?groupId=a11360c6-20a5-4db3-a849-8b7552773099&tenantId=170bbabd-a2f0-4c90-ad4b-0e8f0f0c4259

Major & Career Exploration Week: Virtual Drop-ins

Monday, February 14th, 2022
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
Virtual

Meet one-on-one with Career Counselors during our 15-minute virtual drop-in hours to explore majors and career paths of interest to you.

Learn about free exploration resources such as Focus 2 and OnetOnline. Career Counselors will also provide demos on how to use these resources and ways to connect with your academic advisor for your major of choice.

To meet with a Career Counselor via MS Teams on the day of click here.

Major & Career Exploration Week: Virtual Drop-ins

Tuesday, February 15th, 2022
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
Virtual

Meet one-on-one with Career Counselors during our 15-minute virtual drop-in hours to explore majors and career paths of interest to you.

Learn about free exploration resources such as Focus 2 and OnetOnline. Career Counselors will also provide demos on how to use these resources and ways to connect with your academic advisor for your major of choice.

To meet with a Career Counselor via MS Teams on the day of click here.

Resume Writing for Experienced Professionals (Alumni)

Tuesday, February 15th, 2022
6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Virtual

Consider alternative resume formats, learn how to address employment gaps, and how to communicate career changes.

Major & Career Exploration Week: Virtual Drop-ins

Wednesday, February 16th, 2022
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
Virtual

Meet one-on-one with Career Counselors during our 15-minute virtual drop-in hours to explore majors and career paths of interest to you.

Learn about free exploration resources such as Focus 2 and OnetOnline. Career Counselors will also provide demos on how to use these resources and ways to connect with your academic advisor for your major of choice.

To meet with a Career Counselor via MS Teams on the day of click here.

Major & Career Exploration Week: Virtual Drop-ins

Thursday, February 17th, 2022
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
Virtual

Meet one-on-one with Career Counselors during our 15-minute virtual drop-in hours to explore majors and career paths of interest to you.

Learn about free exploration resources such as Focus 2 and OnetOnline. Career Counselors will also provide demos on how to use these resources and ways to connect with your academic advisor for your major of choice.

To meet with a Career Counselor via MS Teams on the day of click here.

UH Virtual Pre-Law Forum

Friday, February 18th, 2022
9:00 am–2:00 pm
Virtual

Join the 2020 UH Pre-Law Forum co-hosted with the University of Houston Law Center and University Career Services via Zoom.

Meet Texas Law Schools Representatives
Listen to Law School Students & Alumni
Address Law School Admissions Questions
Experience a Law School Class First Hand.

STEM Careers Week: Create your Pitch

Monday, February 21st, 2022
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Virtual

You are at a career fair and are next to speak to an employer. What do you say? This workshop will help you create your elevator pitch so you can feel more comfortable and confident talking to employers at the career fair.