Calendar of Events
Workshops and events for the Babb Center for Career Services will be listed in Handshake!
All dates, events, and locations are subject to change.
Contact Information
- Career Services office – Boreham Library, Room 212
- CareerServicesFREEuafs
- 479-788-7017
WORKSHOP Details
The session provides information and templates for students to develop their first resume. This resume will generally be used to apply for internships and part-time positions. We will go over best practices for resume and cover letter writing based on employer feedback.
The session provides information on how to prepare for an interview, how to dress for an interview, interview question preparation, what questions to ask an interviewer, and other tips on interview skills. This session covers best practices for in-person, virtual, or phone interviews.
An introduction to available online resources used by the Career Services office to communicate jobs and internship opportunities, store key career documents, or provide resources for career choices. , and are highlighted.
This is a senior-level resume writing class. The session is a follow-up session to the Basic Resume Writing class. This session provides information on how to revise a resume from a basic resume to a resume based on skills and accomplishments. This will be the resume students will use generally when seeking a full-time position upon graduation. Pre-requisite: Students must have completed the Basic Resume Writing Workshop or already have an approved resume in Handshake.
Employers have indicated that leadership and teamwork skills are essential to a successful career. This workshop covers basic guidance on how to show leadership in the workplace and how to be an effective team player.
Students have the opportunity to participate in a mock interview with a member of our staff or an employer representative/volunteer. The student will receive constructive feedback at the end of the interview to help them improve. The feedback includes how the student answered the questions, how they were dressed, and their non-verbal skills. Pre-requisite: Interview Skills Workshop
This session is designed to assist students in learning how to network with employers effectively. The session includes information on how to write an introduction that can be used at career fairs and other networking events. Students are required to successfully demonstrate their introduction during the class.
This session is designed to assist students in their job search strategy. The sessions include where to look for jobs, how to apply for jobs, how to research jobs, how to effectively utilize the internet in the job search, how to network, and resume tips.