Career Development Week

Resume Development Workshop
10-11 a.m.
Parr Center, Room 1010

Employers will share the basic layout of an acceptable professional resume with students, as well as provide insight on resumes from an employer perspective. They will discuss the do’s and don'ts of a resume and the key factors that catches the eye of an employer when reviewing resumes.

Clothing Closet Exhibition 
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Parr Center, Main Lobby, First Floor

Central Piedmont students will be given information on how to visit the Professional Clothing Closet. The closet provides professional clothing free for students to help them prepare for interviews and their career. 

LinkedIn Workshop 
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Parr Center, Room 1010

Employers will share the benefits of LinkedIn with students, the different ways that students can use LinkedIn to search for employment, as well as network with colleagues and employers. Employers will also describe how they use LinkedIn to search for talent in their respective industries.

Handshake/Big Interview Virtual Workshop
3-4 p.m.
Join via WebEx

Career Services staff from Central Piedmont Community College will facilitate this workshop to introduce students to Handshake and Big Interview, which are the job board and interview preparation software used by the college. These platforms will assist with job search, resume reviews, communicating with employers, interview preparation and much more.

Resume Development Workshop
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Parr Center, Room 1000

Employers will share the basic layout of an acceptable professional resume with students, as well as provide insight on resumes from an employer perspective. They will discuss the do’s and don'ts of a resume and the key factors that catches the eye of an employer when reviewing resumes.

LinkedIn Workshop 
10:45-11:45 a.m.
Parr Center, Room 1000

Employers will share the benefits of LinkedIn with students, the different ways that students can use LinkedIn to search for employment, as well as network with colleagues and employers. Employers will also describe how they use LinkedIn to search for talent in their respective industries.

Employer Panel / Meet and Greet
12-2 p.m.
Parr Center, Room 1000

During the panel, employers from different industries will share a brief overview of their professional journey, discuss current industry challenges and opportunities as well as share the important skills, characteristics and qualities that they look for in individuals seeking employment at their company.

Handshake/Big Interview Virtual Workshop
1-2 p.m.
Join via WebEx

Career Services staff from Central Piedmont Community College will facilitate this workshop to introduce students to Handshake and Big Interview, which are the job board and interview preparation software used by the college. These platforms will assist with job search, resume reviews, communicating with employers, interview preparation and much more.

LinkedIn Workshop 
10-11 a.m.
Parr Center, Room 1010

Employers will share the benefits of LinkedIn with students, the different ways that students can use LinkedIn to search for employment, as well as network with colleagues and employers. Employers will also describe how they use LinkedIn to search for talent in their respective industries.

Study Abroad and Career Readiness: How it Works Together Workshop
10-11 a.m.
Parr Center, Room 0060

Studying abroad is so much more than just taking a trip to a different country. This type of experience changes you by providing a global perspective that translates into marketable skills in today’s globalized world. Learn about the benefits of these experiences and why they are particularly beneficial for underrepresented students. Students who participated in the South Africa study abroad trip from summer 2022 will share what they learned. 

Professional Headshots
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Parr Center, Room 1000

Handshake Big Interview In-person Workshop
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Parr Center, Room 0100

Career Services staff from Central Piedmont Community College will facilitate this workshop to introduce students to Handshake and Big Interview, which are the job board and interview preparation software used by the college. These platforms will assist with job search, resume reviews, communicating with employers, interview preparation and much more.

Resume Development In-person Workshop
12:15-1:15 p.m.
Parr Center, Room 0060

Employers will share the basic layout of an acceptable professional resume with students, as well as provide insight on resumes from an employer perspective. They will discuss the do’s and don'ts of a resume and the key factors that catches the eye of an employer when reviewing resumes.

Resume Development Virtual Workshop
1-2 p.m.
Join via WebEx

Employers will share the basic layout of an acceptable professional resume with students, as well as provide insight on resumes from an employer perspective. They will discuss the do’s and don'ts of a resume and the key factors that catches the eye of an employer when reviewing resumes.

Professional Conversations
1-3 p.m.
Parr Center, Room 1010

This event mirrors mock interviews in five minute intervals. Each employer will have one question to ask a student. Within five minutes, students will answer the interview question as well as get feedback on their response from an employer.