Chaparral Career Advantage Workshops - Schedules

The following Chaparral Career Advantage workshops are free (unless otherwise noted) and open to all students, alumni, and community members. Student registration is available in Chap Life - visit chaplife.cod.edu. On-site registration will be available for alumni and community members day of the workshop. Walk-ins are welcome.

Questions can be directed to Career Services at (630) 942-2230.

For ADA accommodations please visit cod.edu/access and click on "Complete form to request accommodations" to start the process.

Wednesday Webinar Series

Wednesday Webinars with the Career Services Center is a free, weekly webinar series that discusses different career topics and answers live questions in a casual format to help you #BeCareerReady.

Resume Webinar

While there is no "one size fits all" resume there are a number of universal tips and guidelines that we like to share with students. Join our webinar to learn about options for getting started and strategies you can take to feel confident in the document you create. RSVP today and then check back here closer to the event for instructions for how to join and login to the webinar.

June 10, 2020 - Register here
July 22, 2020 - Register here

LinkedIn Webinar

Join the conversation with the Career Services Center as we talk about LinkedIn for this week's Webinar Wednesday. We will be taking live questions from attendees and giving out our top tips for building a profile, engaging with professionals, and using other key features of LinkedIn. RSVP today and then check back here closer to the event for instructions on how to attend the webinar.

June 17, 2020 - Register here
July 29, 2020 - Register here

Interview Preparation Webinar

The topic for this webinar will focus on Interviewing. By attending you will learn best practices to do better during the interview along with ways to prepare before and follow-up after your interview. Information will also be shared about InterviewStream, a free web based mock interview platform to help you practice at your convenience.

Questions are welcome so come prepared to learn and ask about all thing career related. RSVP today and then check back here closer to the event for instructions for how to join and login to the webinar.

June 24, 2020 - Register here
August 5, 2020 - Register here

Virtual Interview Preparation Webinar

Interviewing today is more than having strong answers, it is also about new formats. Attend this session to learn specific best practices for virtual interviews. Preparing to interview online is an essential skill today, so come learn what to do and what not to do. We'll also share information about InterviewStream, a free web based mock interview platform to help you practice on your own. Click the link below to RSVP and receive an email with login instructions.

July 1, 2020 - Register here

Career Research Webinar

Choosing a career can be challenging however, learning how and where to research can help. This webinar will cover several valuable websites, including Career Coach, where you can explore career summaries, local wages, employment projections, and other helpful information to explore potential career paths. Click the link below to RSVP and receive an email with login instructions.

July 8, 2020 - Register here

Job Search Webinar

Looking for new ways to find job opportunities? Attend our Job Search webinar for new job board ideas, including COD's Chaps Get Hired. We'll also share tips and answer your questions on the best ways to conduct an effective job search. Click the link below to RSVP and receive an email with login instructions.

July 15, 2020 - Register here

"Career Exploration (SDS)"

Unsure what career to choose or what to pursue academically? Looking to make a career change but don't know where to begin? This Career Exploration workshop may be for you. The Self-Directed Search is a starting point for research and understanding of what career options are out there for participants to further investigate for themselves.

Pre-registration is required for this workshop. Interested participants may call (630) 942-2230 or visit Career Services in SSC 3258 to register. Registration closes 1 week prior to the listed workshop date.

The following steps must be completed at least one week prior to attending this workshop.

Register for one of the sessions listed below.
Stop in Career Services, SSC 3258, to pick up a permit for the SDS assessment.
At least one week prior to the workshop, take the permit to COD Specialized Testing Center in the Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2A08 and complete the SDS assessment. The assessment should take approximately 30 minutes to complete and the cost is $10.
Assessment results and interpretation will be distributed and discussed at your scheduled workshop.