Workshops are open to all IIT students and alumni, and are also available on the downtown campus.
The dates times and locations for Downtown campus workshops are available in CMC Happenings (e-brief) or on the
CMC announcement board on the 4th floor.
Learn the do’s of proper business meal from an etiquette expert. While eating a multiple course meal, learn everything from proper meal manners to social customs, and how to network or interview over a meal. There is a $10.00 non-refundable fee which is due to the Main Campus Career Management Center.
A resume is often a candidate’s first opportunity to make an impression on an employer. A quality resume can be the difference between getting an interview and getting passed over. At this workshop you will learn the fundamentals of creating a resume that will impress employers and hopefully lead to employment.
When job searching, there are many types of letters that can help you succeed. From letters of inquiry, to cover letters, to thank you letters, this workshop will cover many of the ways you can improve your job prospects by presenting yourself in a well written, professional manner.
Learning about companies is an important part of the job search process. Knowing company products, projects, and successes are essential to writing good resumes and cover letters and interviewing well. This workshop will cover ways in which you can research companies so that you can show hiring managers you are serious about their company and position.
Interviewing can be a stressful, nerve wracking experience. However, there is a way to make interviewing less painful - preparation. At this workshop you will learn how to prepare for interviews so you can build confidence and reach your potential.
Become a pro at "sealing the deal," and getting the job offer you want.
Get tips on making a successful transition into the work world.
This workshop was previously titled : The Final Two Minutes.
(This workshop is required to become a Certified Candidate).
Find out everything you need to know to ace your interviews.
From how to dress to impress, to how to answer some of the tough questions,
this workshop will make you a pro at interviewing.
(This workshop is required to become a Certified Candidate).
Looking for an internship or a full-time job? Better yet, are you looking
for a company or organization that "fits" you? If so, attend the upcoming
"Job Search Strategy Workshop". This workshop will challenge traditional
thinking and ideas of how to land a role in a company that best fits you.
Especially valuable for Sophomores and Juniors!!
This is a two part workshop. During the first half all students will learn how to qualify for, enroll in and renew their Co-op. Understand the difference between Co-ops and Internships, and the different requirements for participation in each. (This workshop is required to participate in Co-op or Internship).
Once the first half is completed United States Citizens and Permanent Residents will have the option of leaving. During the second half of the workshop, the International Center and CMC will present on the policies and procedures all international students must know before accepting off-campus employment as part of their allowed Curricular Practical Training (CPT) time.
After brainstorming and creating a basic resume, and before going to the Career Fair, come to the CMC to get your resume critiqued by a Career Advisor. Walk-in hours are as follows:
Establish a plan for being successful at a career fair. Learn how to prepare beforehand,
what you should do while at the fair, and how to follow-up in order to increase your chances of getting the job you want.
The CMC's new Certified Candidate Program gives you access to our preferred employers before other IIT students and alumni.
By successfully completing a series of requirements, you will be certified as a candidate who we believe will be a successful employee at our preferred employers' companies.
This orientation will familiarize you with all of the requirements for becoming a Certified Candidate.
(This orientation is required to become a Certified Candidate).
