August 27, 2024

Career Services Workshops

Triton College’s Career Services will host several workshops this fall to help you kick start your career. Available to community residents, the workshops range from writing a resume to broadening your online presence.     

Resume Writing: Crafting your Professional Story

  • Tuesday, Aug. 27, 11 a.m., Room B-170A (B Building).
  • Wednesday, Aug. 28, 11 a.m., Room B-170A (B Building), and 1:15 p.m., Room T-159 (T Building).

Learn what recruiters look for in a resume and implement keywords in your resume to get noticed. Participants will also learn about the STAR formula to land their next job interview. After the workshop, set an appointment with a Triton Career Services staff member to receive personalized guidance with your resume.

Resume Writing 2.0: Revising Your Resume to Make it Stand Out

  • Tuesday, Sept. 3, 11 a.m., in the Library (A Building).
  • Wednesday, Sept. 4, 11 a.m., in the Library (A Building), and 1:15 p.m., Room T-159 (T Building).

This interactive workshop will help attendees learn how to revise their resume using ChatGPT.

LinkedIn 101: Setting It Up

  • Tuesday, Sept. 10, 11 a.m., in the Library (A Building).
  • Wednesday, Sept. 11, 11 a.m., in the Library (A Building), and 1:15 p.m., Room T-159 (T Building).

Participants will learn how to develop their personal brand using LinkedIn and other social media networks. Students can create a LinkedIn account or edit their existing one. Participants will have the opportunity to take a professional picture with Triton’s CareerCube.

Job Search Strategies: How to Look for a Job, Even in a Tough Market!

  • Tuesday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m., Room B-170A (B Building).
  • Wednesday, Sept. 18, 11 a.m., Room B-170A (B Building), and 1:15 p.m., Room T-159 (T Building).

In today’s challenging job market, finding the right opportunity can feel overwhelming. This workshop is designed for a recent graduate looking to make a career change or for an experienced professional facing an unexpected job loss.

Career Fair Ready

  • Tuesday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m., Room B-170A (B Building).
  • Wednesday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m., Room B-170A (B Building), and 1:15 p.m., Room T-159 (T Building).

Learn to successfully navigate a career fair, especially Triton College’s fair this fall.

LinkedIn 201: How to Effectively Use Your Account

  • Tuesday, Oct. 15, 11 a.m., in the Library (A Building).
  • Wednesday, Oct. 16, 11 a.m., in the Library (A Building).

Have a LinkedIn account? Learn how to use it to its fullest potential.

How to Prepare for Your Next Interview

  • Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1:15 p.m., Room T-159 (T Building).
  • Tuesday, Nov. 19 and Wednesday, Nov. 20, 11 a.m., Room B-170A (B Building).

Now that you have your winning resume, learn how to successfully navigate job interview questions.

Unlocking Opportunities: A Guide to Looking For and Securing an Internship

  • Tuesday, Oct. 29 and Wednesday, Oct. 30, 11 a.m., Room B-170A (B Building).

Learn how to enhance your resume and foster networking opportunities in your career field.

Career Exploration and the Super Strong Assessment

  • Tuesday, Nov. 12 and Wednesday, Nov. 13, 11 a.m., Room B-170A (B Building).

The Super Strong assessment is a career assessment tool designed to help individuals discover their interests and potential career paths. This workshop is for those who may feel lost in their careers and want to discover a new career journey.

For more information, contact careerservices@triton.edu or (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3805.