The following Chaparral Career Advantage workshops are free (unless otherwise noted) and open to all students, alumni, and community members. Make sure to check out the options below and register!
Questions can be directed to Career Services.
For ADA accommodations, please email access@cod.edu with the subject line *event title* and your accommodation request. Please email 2 weeks in advance.
Wednesday Webinar Series
All Wednesday Webinars start promptly at Noon!
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. Bring your questions for this helpful resume discussion! Register for the Resume Webinar.
- February 3, 2021
- March 10, 2021
- April 21, 2021
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. Register for the LinkedIn Webinar, then check this page closer to the event for instructions on how to attend the webinar.
- February 10, 2021
- March 17, 2021
- April 28, 2021
Interview Preparation Webinar
Learn how to better prepare for interviews at this webinar. We'll cover best practices for all stages of the interview process and get you better prepared for the before and follow-up after your interview. Questions are welcome so come prepared to learn and ask about all things career related. Register for the Interview Preparation Webinar.
- February 17, 2021
- March 24, 2021
- May 5, 2021
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. Register for the Career Research Webinar.
- January 27, 2021
- March 3, 2021
- April 14, 2021
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. Register for the Job Search Webinar.
- February 24, 2021
- April 7, 2021
- May 12, 2021
Finding Inclusive Employers Webinar
In honor of National Disability Awareness Month, Career Services is offering a webinar to help students with disabilities navigate the job search process. This session will provide tips and insight for identifying employers who are recognized as inclusive. Job search strategies, tips, and information related to disclosure and self-ID will be discussed. Every experience and perspective is unique. This workshop will not assess situations on an individual basis and will provide more generalized information to help students determine the approach that will work best for them. For ADA accommodations, please email access@cod.edu with the subject line *event title* and your accommodation request. Please email 2 weeks in advance. Register for the Finding Inclusive Employers Webinar
- April 6, 2021
Virtual Interview Preparation Webinar -(merged with Interview prep)
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. Register for the Virtual Interview Preparation Webinar
No dates for this webinar (merged with interview prep).
Spring 2021 Student Demos
All Student Demos start promptly at Noon!
For ADA accommodations, please email access@cod.edu with the subject line *event title* and your accommodation request. Please email 2 weeks in advance.
VMock Smart Resume Platform Demo
Career Services is excited to offer VMock Smart Resume to students. Attend a demo to learn how you can upload a resume and receive instant feedback. Within seconds of uploading, students will receive a score benchmarked against their peers based on data-science and AI technology. Students can click through detailed feedback to identify ways to not only improve their score but power-up their resume to meet recruiters' needs. Available to students with a valid @DuPage email address. Register for the VMock Smart Resume Platform Demo
- February 4, 2021
- March 11, 2021
- April 22, 2021
InterviewStream
Career Services is excited to offer InterviewStream mock interview software to students. Practice your interview skills anytime anywhere. Students can choose from hundreds of pre-set practice interviews or create a custom interview. Record your answers and watch them back to gain insight and reflect. Send your recorded interview to others for feedback. Attend a demo to learn more about this helpful tool! Register for the InterviewStream demo.
- February 18, 2021
- March 25, 2021
Spring 2021 Faculty Demos
Faculty Demos start promptly at Noon!
For ADA accommodations, please email access@cod.edu with the subject line *event title* and your accommodation request. Please email 2 weeks in advance.
VMock Smart Resume Platform
Interested in helping your students with their resumes but feel there's just not enough time to provide detailed feedback? Career Services is excited to offer VMock SMART Resume to you and your students! Within seconds of uploading a resume, students will receive a score benchmarked against their peers based on data-science and AI technology. Students can click through detailed feedback to identify ways to not only improve their score but power-up their resume to meet recruiters' needs.
Join us for a quick overview of the tool, chat us your questions, and learn how we can support your class using this tool. Register for the VMock Smart Resume Platform Demo
- January 14, 2021
- February 2, 2021
- March 9, 2021
- April 20, 2021
InterviewStream
We all know interviews are crucial to sealing the deal when getting that job or internship offer but are often the most challenging for students. InterviewStream is a mock interview platform that offers students the chance to practice their interview skills anytime anywhere. Students can choose from hundreds of pre-set practice interviews or create a custom interview. They can record their answers and watch them back to gain insight and reflect. They can also send them to others for feedback and review. Attend a demo to learn more and how Career Services can help with incorporating this tool into your class. Register for the InterviewStream demo.
- February 16, 2021
- March 23, 2021
Contact Information
Career Services
Student Services Center (SSC) Room 3258
(630) 942-2230
Fax: (630) 942-4596
Regular Hours:
Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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