On-Going:
Drop-In Appointments & Resume Roadside Assistance
15-minute Resume & Cover Letter Review.
Drop-In Hours:
Monday-Friday, 11-12 & 2-4, CDO Library
Roadside Assistance Hours:
January 31 through May 1.
Tuesdays 7:30-9pm, Sundays 1:30-3pm, Campus Center 003
FEBRUARY
Marketing Your Study Abroad Experience
Friday, February 10, 12:00-1:00pm
CDO Workshop Room
Employers highly value the many skills gained while living and studying abroad. This workshop will help you to identify and articulate those skills, and more effectively communicate them to employers when applying for jobs and internships.
LinkedIn 2: Building and Utilizing Your Network
Monday, February 13, 4:30-5:30pm
CDO Workshop Room
This is a more advanced look into LinkedIn for your professional use. You will learn how to increase your connections and leverage your 2nd and 3rd level connections. Attendees should already have a profile and a basic understanding of the LinkedIn website.
Fall in Love with Your Major
Tuesday, February 14, 4:00-5:00pm
CDO Workshop Room
Find out why your major is your BFF, a versatile partner who will stand by you during any job or internship search, interview, or networking situation. Join CDO advisors for ice cream, a discussion of choosing and marketing your major, and an overview of resources for exploring majors and careers. For students of any class year, whether you've chosen a major or not. To RSVP, please email CDO Assistant Director Janice Schell at by Friday, February 10, at 4:30pm.
Interview Preparation for Seniors
Friday, February 17, 12:00-1:00pm
CDO Workshop Room
Practical and useful information to prepare you for any interview situation. Learn what employers look for in candidates, what questions they ask, and how you can most effectively market yourself in an interview.
The Job Search for Students with Disabilities
Monday, February 20, 4:30pm
CDO Library
Searching for a job can be stressful for anyone, but for a job seeker with a disability, the stress level can increase. This workshop will help to de-stress the job search for students with disabilities through helpful tips and information on whether or not to disclose your disability, writing your resume, cover letter, and interviewing. Also included will be general information and helpful disABILITY resources.
Networking Made Easy
Tuesday, February 21, 4:45-6pm
CDO Workshop Room
By some estimates, nearly 80% of jobs and internships are found through networking. Learn the basics of networking and practice these skills with local Smith alumnae over light refreshments. Sign up at the CDO by Friday, February 17, at 4:30pm.
Cover Letters Made Easy
Wednesday, February 22, 4:30-5:30pm
CDO Workshop Room
Learn to write cover letters employers will actually want to read. This workshop will help you tailor cover letters to specific jobs or internships!
Writing a First Resume & Cover Letter
Friday, February 24, 12:15-1:00pm
CDO Workshop Room
Resumes and cover letters are an important part of finding jobs and internships, even on-campus and summer positions. Attend this workshop for an overview the basic outline and structure of both resumes and cover letters.
Interview Preparation for Sophomores & Juniors
Wednesday, February 29, 4:30-5:30pm
CDO Workshop Room
Practical and useful information to prepare you for any interview situation. Learn what employers look for in candidates, what questions they ask, and how you can most effectively market yourself in an interview.
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MARCH
Job Search for Engineers
Thursday, March 1, 5:00-6:00pm
Ford Hall 240
Learn the tools and techniques of conducting a successful job search in engineering and technical fields. This workshop will cover job search and networking strategies, and best practices for marketing yourself in your resumes, cover letters, and interviews.
Writing a First Resume & Cover Letter
Friday, March 9, 12:15-1:00pm
CDO Workshop Room
Resumes and cover letters are an important part of finding jobs and internships, even on-campus and summer positions. Attend this workshop for an overview the basic outline and structure of both resumes and cover letters.
Personality, Majors & Careers: MBTI Workshop
Friday, March 9, 3:00-4:30pm
Campus Center 205
Explore your unique personality preferences using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and learn how these relate to academic and career satisfaction. To participate, sign up at the CDO and return completed MBTI answer sheet by Tuesday, March 6, at 4:30pm.
Finding Summer Jobs & Internships - Student Panel
Wednesday, March 14, 4:15-5:15pm
CDO Workshop Room
Do fantasies of summer and travel, while gaining work experience, ever pop into your mind? Attend this informal Q&A panel discussion moderated by Peer Advisors from the CDO with current Smith College women who will share their thoughts on where and how to search for an internship, their experience having gone through the process, and how to make the most effective use of your time in searching for a job and/or internship in today's job market.
Applying to Grad School
Thursday, March 15, 7:00-8:00pm
CDO Workshop Room
Discover what you can do now to best position yourself for admission. Designed for students considering academic graduate programs.
Applying to Law School
Thursday, March 29, 7:00-8:00pm
CDO Workshop Room
An overview of law school basics: when to apply, the LSAT and LSDSAS, selecting schools and more.
Job Search for Seniors
Friday, March 30, 12-1pm
CDO Workshop Room
As you prepare for your first step out of Smith, the CDO can help you plug into specific resources to create a job search plan that works best for you. Networking basics will also be covered.
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APRIL
JUST ADDED!
Job Search for International Students
Wedneday, April 4, 5:00pm
CDO Workshop Room
Details to follow - stay tuned!
Planning for Pre-Health
Wednesday, April 4, 7:00pm
CDO Workshop Room
Whether considering medical, dental, public health or any health-related graduate program, this workshop will assist first-years through seniors with strategies for a successful application.
Personal Statements for Graduate & Professional School
Wednesday, April 11, 7:00pm
CDO Workshop Room
Does the thought of writing a personal statement for graduate or professional school make you panic? Relax and attend this session on crafting a winning personal statement.
Cover Letters Made Easy
Thursday, April 12, 4:30
CDO Workshop Room
Learn to write cover letters employers will actually want to read. This workshop will help you tailor cover letters to specific jobs or internships!
Sophomore Clinic at the CDO
Friday, April 13, 10:00am-3:00pm
You don't need to have a career plan or be actively searching for an internship or job to visit the Career Development Office. We invite sophomores to stop by for a brief 15-minute check-in with a CDO advisor (no appointment needed!). This is a great opportunity to learn about the CDO and explore ways that we can support you now and in the future.
Job Search for Seniors
Wednesday, April 18, 4:30-5:30pm
CDO Workshop Room
As you prepare for your first step out of Smith, the CDO can help you plug into specific resources to create a job search plan that works best for you. Networking basics will also be covered.
Writing a First Resume & Cover Letter
Friday, April 20, 12:15-1:00pm
CDO Workshop Room
Resumes and cover letters are an important part of finding jobs and internships, even on-campus and summer positions. Attend this workshop for an overview the basic outline and structure of both resumes and cover letters.
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