Events
The Career Engagement Network offers a variety of workshops and industry events designed to help you become competitive in the market and learn from professionals in your field. All sessions are hosted virtually, and timezones may vary by session. Check individual event pages for details.
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Chart your next career move at our edX Career Conference
Join us at the edX Career Conference — a micro-conference designed to guide you through actionable steps, big or small, toward advancing your career.
Event details:
Date: December 4, 2024
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. EST
Location: Airmeet (Virtual Platform)
Check the registration page for more details.
Whether you’re launching your career, exploring a new direction, or forging meaningful connections as a seasoned professional, this event is designed to help you take the next step forward.
Don’t miss this opportunity — register now!
Upcoming Events
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Past Event Playlists
See All Past Event PlaylistsTechnical Interview Prep With Industry Professionals
8 videos
Technical Interview Strategies
7 videos
Mastering a Career Change
4 videos
Get the Most out of Networking
3 videos
Overcoming Job Search Obstacles
5 videos
Job Search Strategies: From Resume to Interview
8 videos
Featured Past Events
Hack Your Resume/CV
View this career workshop designed to help you create and modify your resume/CV. This workshop will walk you through the important elements of an employer-competitive resume/CV.
What Is Data Journalism?
View this webinar with industry experts to hear about a day in the life of a data journalist, understand the skills needed in this career field, and learn why media outlets are hiring programmers and analysts to drive 21st-century storytelling and reporting.
UX/UI: Interview Prep with SCE Digital Accelerator’s User Experience Manager
This workshop will cover interviewing tips and tricks for UXUI interviews. We’ll talk about the types of questions you’ll encounter and strategies to answer them. From the first impression on your resume to what should be included in your portfolio, you will get a peek at what employers are looking for in competitive candidates.
Knowing Yourself: Authentic Leadership
This session will help you understand how to identify your strengths and leverage them in your career. Explore the importance of understanding your strengths and how to leverage them in your life purpose to achieve authentic leadership.
Coding: Interview Prep with SS&C Technologies’s Software Engineering Manager
Web development hiring process includes a series of interviews where you will be asked to talk about your projects, passions, and previous work. You are most likely to encounter whiteboarding interview methods as well. View this workshop to learn some tips and tricks on how to approach these topics.
Cyber: Interview Prep with ECC IT Solution’s Director of Cybersecurity
View our career workshop that will help you better prepare for technical interviewing within cybersecurity. We’ll talk about passion and leadership questions, as well as technical skill questions that you might experience during an interview. This workshop is focused on cybersecurity, but all students are welcome to view.
Real Talk: Addressing Employment Gaps in Your Experience
View our career workshop designed to support you with the tools to address gaps in experience on your career materials. Come prepared to identify the value and skills you bring and plug those into your job search materials. You will also build a plan to approach a gap in experience and identify organizations/companies that are…
Path Forward: Counseling Career Paths
View our career workshop designed to help you explore the different career paths open to you as a as a counselor or a market researcher. No matter your background or where you plan to land after graduation, you started your program for a reason!
Path Forward: Digital Marketing + UXUI Career Paths
View our career workshop designed to help you explore the different career paths open to you as a brand strategist or an UX designer. No matter your background or where you plan to land after graduation, you started your program for a reason!
Explore Our Workshop Series
Regardless of where you are in your journey we have workshops that will meet your needs.
Career Explorer Workshops
You just enrolled or completed your program, now what? Our career discovery series is designed to help you explore new roles, skill sets, and more.
Job Seeker Workshops
Looking for a new job or promotion? Our job seeking series covers topics designed to help you stand out in the market.
Learner Workshops
What are the newest trends in your industry? Our learning series covers hot topics across industries to support your continuous learning.
Networker Workshops
Looking to build your network? Our networking series offers opportunities to engage with experts and/or peers in your industry.
Articles
See All ArticlesMastering Your Professional Narrative: Tips for Skill Articulation
Regardless of your professional goals, effectively articulating your skills is a critical step for success — especially in today’s highly competitive and dynamic job market. This applies to personal and professional connections, current or potential employers, and collaborators alike.
Making an Impact: The Art and Skill of Offering Professional Feedback
We believe that embracing feedback is pivotal, however we also believe that your ability to effectively offer feedback is a skill that could set you apart in your career — especially in the realms of professional development and relationship building.
The Power of Input: Why Embracing Feedback Can Amplify Your Career
In the ever-evolving landscape of professional development, possessing the ability to harness feedback is pivotal. This article explores the tangible significance of embracing feedback as a catalyst for career development.
Guides and Templates
Template: General Cover Letter
Construct a polished cover letter step-by-step using this downloadable and editable template.
Brand Statement Samples
Write a compelling personal brand statement using these well-crafted samples as a guide.
Behavioral Interview Prep Guide
Impress employers with concise, yet detailed answers to behavioral interview questions.
Salary Negotiation Guide
Master the art of salary negotiations by learning how to prepare for and evaluate offers.
