{"id":216,"date":"2025-01-29T15:25:46","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T20:25:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/?page_id=216"},"modified":"2026-10-22T09:21:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T13:21:16","slug":"career-in-the-classroom-workshops","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/faculty-staff\/career-in-the-classroom-workshops\/","title":{"rendered":"Career in the Classroom Workshops"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n            <div class=\"cu-textmedia flex flex-col lg:flex-row mx-auto gap-6 md:gap-10 my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 max-w-5xl\">\n        <div class=\"justify-start cu-textmedia-content cu-prose-first-last\" style=\"flex: 0 0 100%;\">\n            <header class=\"font-light prose-xl cu-pageheader md:prose-2xl cu-component-updated cu-prose-first-last\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] pb-5 after:w-10 text-cu-black-700 not-prose\">\n                        Career in the Classroom Workshops\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                \n                            <\/header>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"learning-outcomes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Career Services team is available to visit your class, club, or society to present a Career in the Classroom Workshop. We offer a range of&nbsp; workshops, each topic designed for a specific student demographic. Review the list of topics and learning outcomes for each workshop below. (When you\u2019re ready,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/faculty-staff\/request-a-workshop\/\">Request a Workshop<\/a>!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"your-career-starts-now-45-60-mins\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Career Starts Now! (45 &#8211; 60 mins)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For: 1st and 2nd year students<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify the events, services and resources offered by Career Services that can help them begin their career planning now<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dispel common career myths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain an increase in clarity about the career planning process by reviewing the four stages in the \u201cCareer Ready\u201d Cycle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover online resources that can help them learn about career options that align with their interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognize the importance of experiential learning as a method of career researching and some of the key programs and resources available to them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"job-search-networking-and-linkedin-90-120-mins\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Job Search \/ Networking and LinkedIn (90 &#8211; 120 mins)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For: 3rd, 4th year, and graduate level classes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify services, resources and events offered by Career Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognize the importance of self-knowledge in targeting a job search and career planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determine out how to identify skills and employment opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover new job search strategies, tools and the hidden job market<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify different networking tools and strategies to expand networking opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"resume-and-cover-letter-development-60-90-mins\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resume and Cover Letter Development (60 &#8211; 90 mins)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For: Undergraduate and graduate classes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify the resume style that best highlights their skills and experiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop the ability to format a targeted resume for specific positions and organizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover how to identify and best market transferable skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dissect a job description by reviewing transferable skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify the purpose and sections of a cover letter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distill and highlight developed skills through a review of past experiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write accomplishment-based job and skill statements for job applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"academic-cv-development-60-90-mins\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic CV Development (60 &#8211; 90 mins)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For: Graduate level classes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Differentiate between a resume and CV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop the ability to format a targeted CV for specific positions and organizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover how to identify and best market transferable skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distill and highlight developed skills through a review of past experiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write accomplishment-based job and skill statements for job applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify the purpose of the sections of a cover letter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"preparing-for-an-interview-60-90-mins\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparing for an Interview (60 &#8211; 90 mins)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For: 3rd and 4th year classes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify types of interview questions including informational, behavioural and situational questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discuss strategies to prepare for a job interview<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify the benefits of using a Situation-Action-Result (SAR) response for specific interview questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare and contrast different interview formats (face-to-face, video, group interview)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify proper interview etiquette to create a good impression with an employer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"identifying-your-career-competencies-90-120-mins\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Identifying Your Career Competencies (90 &#8211; 120 mins)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For: Undergraduate and graduate classes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Define a competency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assess specific Career Competencies using a skills inventory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/competencies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Career Competencies<\/a>&nbsp;from their assignments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write accomplishment statements for their assignments or projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"identifying-articulating-career-competencies\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Identifying &amp; Articulating Career Competencies <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"2-workshops-60-120-mins\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">(2 Workshops) (60 &#8211; 120 mins)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><br><em>*Typically one workshop is at the beginning of the course, and the other workshop is towards the end of the course.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For: Undergraduate and graduate classes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Part 1: Identifying Career Competencies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Define a competency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify Carleton University\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/competencies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Career Competencies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assess specific Career Competencies using a skills inventory<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Part 2: Articulating Career Competencies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review the definition of a Competency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a skills inventory and reflect on key differences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write accomplishment statements from their assignments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify next steps in their career journey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"self-exploration-values-interests-and-skills-90-mins\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Self-Exploration: Values, Interests and Skills (90 mins)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For: Undergraduate and graduate classes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify and assess interests, values, and skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand the relationship between self-knowledge and career development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review career planning resources related to their degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reflect to clarify needs and gain career insight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learning Outcomes The Career Services team is available to visit your class, club, or society to present a Career in the Classroom Workshop. 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