Career and Professional Development Workshops
Printable Version of Workshops
Workshops updated December 2025
Resume Review
Every Tuesday
- 2–4 p.m.
Every Wednesday
- 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Schedule Resume Review in Microsoft Booking, or visit us in-person, Edgewater Hall Suite 228
On Campus Employment Information Fair
Thursday, January 22
- 11 a.m.–1p.m.
- University Center, Mainstreet
Students have the opportunity to learn about on campus job opportunities, and how to apply for them through Laker CareerZone!
Career Boot Camp
Monday–Thursday, February 2–5
- Lecture Hall, B11 or Microsoft Teams
This four-day series covers workshops on resume-development, interviewing, conducting a job search, and making the most of a job fair. Students must pre-register for Career Boot Camp and will receive a certificate for successful completion via email. Each topic will be offered during the evening. RSVP is required through Laker CareerZone by Friday, January 30th.
Workshops will be on Microsoft Teams & In-person Lecture Hall Room 11 (Link will be provided when you RSVP for workshop.)
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Resume Writing |
Monday, February 2
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Job Search |
Tuesday, February 3
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Interview |
Wednesday, February 4
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Preparing for a Career Fair |
Thursday, February 5
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Internship Week
Monday–Thursday, February 9–13
Internships play an integral role in helping students land their first full-time career after graduation. This week is designed to educate students on the importance of completing internships during their college years. During the week, students will learn how to obtain an internship, understand academic credit requirements, dress appropriately for an internship, have their resume reviewed and network with employers. Each event you participate in, you will have the chance to enter into a drawing for a $25 Amazon digital gift card. The drawing will be held on Friday.
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Internship Week Kick-Off Event Meet us at the University Center, Mainstreet as we kick off Internship Week with everything you need to know to land a great internship. We will have games and prizes! Current interns can stop by to pick up a FREE CSU intern T-shirt while supplies last. |
Monday, February 9
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Internship Job Search Strategies Workshop This workshop will be on Interested students must RSVP through Laker CareerZone to attend this session. (Link will be provided when you RSVP for workshop.) This workshop educates students about the advantages that internships provide in a career search. Topics covered include credit and non-credit internship eligibility, how and when to begin your search, best places to search for internships, deadlines to complete your required Internship Learning Agreement form. |
Tuesday, February 10
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Internship Networking Breakfast Come network with students who have completed internships and employers/alumni who hire interns. Interested students must rsvp in Laker CareerZone by Friday, January 30. Open to ALL majors and classifications. Business Professional Attire required. See Career and Professional Development for FREE attire if needed. |
Wednesday, February 11
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Internship Résumania!!! Schedule a resume review through bookings in Microsoft Teams or join us in person and have your résumé critiqued by one of our staff members. This is encouraged in preparation for the Job and Graduate School Fair. Intern employers will be present offering summer & fall opportunities. |
Wednesday, February 11
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Virtual Internship Meet-Up Come meet and network with employers who recruit for interns, alumni, current and previous interns as they discuss the value of internships and how their internship influenced their career path. Students will also learn how to leverage their internship into a potential full-time opportunity. Students must RSVP through Laker CareerZone to attend. (Link will be provided when you RSVP for workshop.) |
Thursday, February 12
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Drawing for the $25 Amazon Virtual Gift Card! The winner of the $25 Amazon virtual gift card will be drawn and announced on our social media platforms. |
Friday, February 13 Career and Professional Development Social Media Facebook: Clayton State University Career and Professional Development Instagram Live: claytonstatecareers Twitter:@CSUCareers |
Social Intelligence Workshop
Thursday, February 19
- 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
The passion for texting, emailing and social media has dulled our “ability” for face-to-face conversations. Understanding the intricacies of networking takes effort and practice. When we increase our knowledge of SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE, our confidence and comfort levels grow to better establish a rapport and connect with others. This is an interactive training you don't want to miss! Boxed lunch provided at the conclusion of the workshop.
LinkedIn and Personal Branding Workshop
Tuesday, February 24
- 5 p.m.–6 p.m.
- In-person, Lecture Hall B12 and Microsoft Teams
Professional networks matter! LinkedIn is the number one professional networking site utilized by hiring managers today. Students will learn how to create a strong, professional presence on LinkedIn, how to make connections, search for jobs and understand how your personal brand can help or hurt your professional online presence. Interested students must RSVP through Laker Career Zone to attend this session. This workshop will be on Microsoft Teams & In-person Lecture Hall, Room 12 (Link will be provided when you RSVP for workshop.)
So, you want to be an Entrepreneur?
Wednesday, February 25
- 5 p.m.–6 p.m.
- Lecture Hall, B12 or Microsoft Teams
Having a business idea is the first step. This workshop will focus on how to start up your business and will feature guest speakers with entrepreneurial experience. Panelists will share tips for starting your business, writing a business plan, and financial support options. Interested students should RSVP through Laker CareerZone to attend this session. This workshop will be on Microsoft Teams & In-person Lecture Hall, Room 12 (Link will be provided when you RSVP for workshop).
Virtual Senior Career Academy Workshop
Friday, February 27
- 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
- Microsoft Teams
The Senior Career Academy is a professional development program designed to help graduating seniors focus their career searches and develop skills needed for career success. Seniors receive individualized assistance and have opportunities to network with a select group of employers. Limited number of spaces available. Interested students must RSVP through Laker Career Zone to attend this session by January 23rd. This workshop will be on Microsoft Teams.
Job and Graduate School Fair (Full time, Part-time, & Internship opportunities)
Thursday, March 19
- 12 p.m.–3 p.m.
- Student Activities Center Ballrooms
The Job and Graduate School Fair bring multiple organizations and graduate schools to campus for the opportunity to network with Clayton State current students and graduates. Students and graduates make contacts that lead to greater understanding of job and career opportunities and may lead to interviews. Participants are required to wear professional attire and are encouraged to bring copies of resumes to share. No RSVP required.
(Participants must wear professional attire and bring copies of resumes to share. No RSVP required.) (Contact Office of Career and Professional Development if you need professional attire).
Practice Interview Week via Big Interview
Monday–Friday, March 23–28
Students gain valuable experience by having a practice interview. Practice interviews will be conducted through our interview platform Big Interview. Students will go to the Career Services homepage and look for the Big Interview Tile, log-in or create an account. Search for Practice Interview Week Assignment or enter assignment Code a2cc9b Student will complete an interview recording (make sure you submit your answer after each recording).
Once you have recorded and submitted your answers, your process is complete. All recordings must be completed no later than March 6th.
Critiques will be completed during Practice Interview Week. You will receive a message from support@biginterview.com once we have completed your critique.
Professionalism 101 Workshop
Tuesday, March 24
- 5 p.m.–6 p.m.
- Microsoft Teams or Lecture Hall, B12
Professionalism in the workplace is one of the many competencies that employers say students need to improve upon. This workshop will focus on information related to effective communication skills, enhancing your self-image, developing a business-savvy wardrobe, appropriate work ethic, and how improving these competencies will greatly enhance your ability to receive and maintain internships and jobs. Interested students must RSVP through Laker CareerZone to attend this session.
This workshop will be on Microsoft Teams & In-person & Lecture Hall, Room 12 (Link will be provided when you RSVP for workshop.)
Employer Networking Mixer Event
Thursday, April 9
- 12 p.m.–1 p.m.
- Microsoft Teams
Join us for this networking event to learn about part-time, internship and full-time jobs that employers still have available. Selected employers will share their opportunities as well as take questions from students. Interested students must RSVP through Laker CareerZone to attend this session. This workshop will be on Microsoft Teams (Link will be provided when you RSVP for workshop.)
National Student Employment Appreciation Week
A week of celebrating student employment on and off campus
Monday–Friday, April 13–17
Join us for a week of celebrating student employment on and off campus. The week will conclude with the announcement of the Student Employee of the Year Award on Friday, April 14 via Career and Professional Development’s social media platforms.
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| Monday, April 13 |
Department Door Decorating Day Each department will decorate office doors or bulletin boards with posters expressing appreciation for their student employees and listing their names. Include pictures and short bios to help staff and others to get to know them better. Make sure you complete the Door Decorating Qualtrics survey by April 3rd, 2026, to ensure The Office of Career and Professional Development stops by to take a photo of your door to share on our social media and campus email. Please contact The Office of Career and Professional Development at 678-466-5400 if you have any questions. |
| Tuesday, April 14 |
Frankly you’re Poppin Celebration
The Office of Career and Professional Development will collaborate with campus partners to host a fun and festive appreciation event dedicated to recognizing all the efforts of our student workers. Student workers can pop by, grab a snack, play games and feel appreciated. |
| Wednesday, April 15 |
Appreciation Day Supervisors will show appreciation for their student employees. They can share a card, gift, or some unique way of saying “thank you.” They can also give their student workers a certification of appreciation, buy them lunch or breakfast, make a care package, or give them flowers. Be sure to take pictures, list the wonderful things they do for your office and post employee pictures on your social media website! Do not forget to tag The Office of Career and Professional Development social media information. |
| Thursday, April 16 |
We Love Our Boss! Students will show appreciation for their supervisor. Student employees can make a card to show appreciation for the great guidance or overall gratitude for their supervisor. Student employees can buy their supervisor breakfast or lunch, deliver coffee to their desk, or buy them flowers. Please take photos of your student employees showing appreciation for you. Do not forget to tag the Office of Career and Professional Development social media and email photos to career@clayton.edu. |
| Friday, April 17 |
National Student Employee Award The winner of the National Student Employee of the year award will be presented via our Social Media platforms. |