November is National Career Development Month
Register for one or more events and gain a competitive edge in your career!
Career Meet Ups
Connect with QCC Career Services - We Want to Meet You
This semester, look for us on-campus in different spaces and locations. We may turn up in the Science or the Medical Arts lobby, the SUL, or outside the library, near Starbucks. When you see us, stop by, say hello, and get a snack. Find out how the Office of Career Services can help you with your future goals and create a career action plan. Plus – learn about free career tools like Handshake, Pathful, SkillsFirst, FOCUS 2 and Career Coach you can use to search for internships and jobs and explore careers you may be interested in!
Virtual Resume Hour Event
Date: Monday, November 4, 2024
Time: 11am – 12pm
Modality: Zoom
Join the Office of Career Services on Mondays from 11am to 12pm and Thursdays from 3pm to 4pm for our Resume Hour. The Resume Hour is available to all QCC students who are looking for support on their resumes and cover letters. Please note that this is a group virtual session and so there may be additional students in the session. Please have your resume ready and available prior to the start of the session so you can readily share it with the Career Coach. Please try to join at the beginning of the session. Register on Handshake.
Mastering SkillsFirst: An AI Driven Resume Tool
Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Time: 1pm – 2pm
Modality: Zoom
Presenter: Ms. Sandra Strauss
In this webinar, you will be introduced to SkillsFirst, a powerful AI driven resume writing tool. You'll learn the basics of using SkillsFirst and learn how using the AI features can help you refine your resume by using key words necessary to help attract more employers.
Virtual Resume Hour
Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024
Time: 3pm – 4pm
Modality: Zoom
Join the Office of Career Services on Mondays from 11am to 12pm and Thursdays from 3pm to 4pm for our Resume Hour. The Resume Hour is available to all QCC students who are looking for support on their resumes and cover letters. Please note that this is a group virtual session and so there may be additional students in the session. Please have your resume ready and available prior to the start of the session so you can readily share it with the Career Coach. Please try to join at the beginning of the session. Register on Handshake.
Virtual Resume Hour
Date: Monday, November 11, 2024
Time: 11am – 12pm
Modality: Zoom
Join the Office of Career Services on Mondays from 11am to 12pm and Thursdays from 3pm to 4pm for our Resume Hour. The Resume Hour is available to all QCC students who are looking for support on their resumes and cover letters. Please note that this is a group virtual session and so there may be additional students in the session. Please have your resume ready and available prior to the start of the session so you can readily share it with the Career Coach. Please try to join at the beginning of the session. Register on Handshake.
Resume Refresh – Essential Tips for Writing a Standout Resume
Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 1pm – 2pm
Modality: Zoom
Presenter: Ms. Denise Olson
Learn how to create a standout resume with easy-to-follow step by step instructions. You will learn what to include in your resume, how to write impactful bullets as well as how to highlight your unique skills. Plus, you will find out how to get your resume past applicant tracking systems (ATS) as well as a checklist to make sure your resume stands out from the crowd.
Rapid Resume Review (RRR)
Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Time: 1pm – 2:30pm
Modality: in person, Library Building, Room 429
Bring a hard copy of your resume to our Office in the Library Building, Room 429. Attendees will receive a one-to-one 10-minute, focused resume critique to help refine your content, format, and overall presentation. This is an excellent opportunity to receive personalized feedback from experienced career coaches. No sign-up needed.
Virtual Resume Hour
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 3pm – 4pm
Modality: Zoom
Join the Office of Career Services on Mondays from 11am to 12pm and Thursdays from 3pm to 4pm for our Resume Hour. The Resume Hour is available to all QCC students who are looking for support on their resumes and cover letters. Please note that this is a group virtual session and so there may be additional students in the session. Please have your resume ready and available prior to the start of the session so you can readily share it with the Career Coach. Please try to join at the beginning of the session. Register on Handshake.
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Modality: Zoom
Presenter: Sandra Strauss
Don't sabotage your chances of getting a good recommendation. In this session we will discuss how to ask for a letter of recommendation or reference when applying for jobs, internships and other competitive opportunities. You will learn when the best time is to ask for a letter of recommendation, who you should ask to write a letter or be a reference for you and learn what is the most important action you can take to help increase your chances of obtaining a good or even excellent letter of recommendation.
Virtual Resume Hour
Date: Monday, November 18, 2024
Time: 11am – 12pm
Modality: Zoom
Join the Office of Career Services on Mondays from 11am to 12pm and Thursdays from 3pm to 4pm for our Resume Hour. The Resume Hour is available to all QCC students who are looking for support on their resumes and cover letters. Please note that this is a group virtual session and so there may be additional students in the session. Please have your resume ready and available prior to the start of the session so you can readily share it with the Career Coach. Please try to join at the beginning of the session. Register on Handshake.
The Art of Persuasion: Writing Cover Letters That Open Doors
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Modality: Zoom
Presenter: Ms. Sandra Strauss
Be prepared for your next job and internship search and learn how to write an engaging cover letter. Although many employers will not require a cover letter these days, some will ask you for one. In this workshop, you will learn why a cover letter is important, what information to include and what information to leave out. Most importantly, you will hear tips you can use to help you write a letter that employers will notice.
Virtual Resume Hour
Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time: 3pm – 4pm
Join the Office of Career Services on Mondays from 11am to 12pm and Thursdays from 3pm to 4pm for our Resume Hour. The Resume Hour is available to all QCC students who are looking for support on their resumes and cover letters. Please note that this is a group virtual session and so there may be additional students in the session. Please have your resume ready and available prior to the start of the session so you can readily share it with the Career Coach. Please try to join at the beginning of the session. Register on Handshake.
Virtual Resume Hour
Date: Monday, November 25, 2024
Time: 11am – 12pm
Join the Office of Career Services on Mondays from 11am to 12pm and Thursdays from 3pm to 4pm for our Resume Hour. The Resume Hour is available to all QCC students who are looking for support on their resumes and cover letters. Please note that this is a group virtual session and so there may be additional students in the session. Please have your resume ready and available prior to the start of the session so you can readily share it with the Career Coach. Please try to join at the beginning of the session. Register on Handshake.
