Fall 2009 Scheduled Events
Adult Re-Entry New Students Orientation
Are you an adult that has been out of school for quite some time, or just never took that first step towards college? Please plan on attending the Adult Re-entry new student orientation before beginning classes. Please select a date and time that best fits your schedule from the list below and email tina.franklin@gcmail.maricopa.edu.
| Day of the Week | Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 08/15 | 10:00-11:30a.m. | SU-104 C |
| Tuesday | 08/18 | 6:00-7:00p.m | SU-104 C |
Building Your Resume
Marketing You to Your Future Employer
The average hiring manager spends only 15 seconds deciding whether to place your resume in the trash or in the interview pile. To stand out, you must have a flawless, positive, skillfully-crafted marketing document. Learn how to market yourself, increase your job opportunities and earning potential by attending this important workshop.
| Day of the Week | Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 09/02 | 4:30-6:00p.m. | CCS-108 |
| Monday | 10/05 | 11:00-12:30p.m. | CCS-108 |
| Monday | 10/19 | 11:00-12:30p.m. | CCS-108 |
| Thursday | 11/19 | 4:30-6:00p.m. | CCS-108 |
Winning Interview Techniques
So, you received an interview. Now is your time to shine and land your next job! Learn how to effectively prepare for the interview and understand the interviewing process. Let Career Services help alleviate your interviewing stress by attending this workshop.
| Day of the Week | Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 09/16 | 3:00-4:30p.m. | CCS-108 |
| Monday | 11/09 | 11:00-12:30p.m. | CCS-108 |
| Wednesday | 12/02 | 5:00-6:30p.m. | CCS-108 |
Conducting a Successful Online Job Search
Applying for jobs online seems like a quick way to apply for a lot of jobs. However, you need to focus on quality over quantity. We will help you learn strategies to make your efforts successful.
| Day of the Week | Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09/29 | 3:30-4:30p.m. | CCS-108 |
Acing the Phone Interview - Canceled
Phone interviews are becoming much more prevalent in today's corporate world. Learn strategies to ace the phone interview and proceed to the next step!
| Day of the Week | Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 10/22 | 5:00-6:30p.m. | CCS-108 |
Online Career Resources 2.0
Your Guide to What's on the Web
Green technology, nantechnology, health information technology and biotechnology all end with technology, but do you what jobs look like in these fields. Learn how to use career resource websites to help you plan your career, whatever it may be.
| Day of the Week | Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 11/02 | 11:30-1:00p.m. | CCS-108 |
Online Networking
Are You Linked in?
Practically everyone uses online social networking to connect and stay in touch with friends. Did you know that there are specific networking sites that allow you to develop business contacts and possibly land your next job?
| Day of the Week | Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09/14 | 5:00-6:30p.m. | CCS-108 |
Walt Disney World College Internship Program
During their tenure on the Disney College Program participants will have to develop transferable skills. These skills include guest service, problem solving, service recovery, effective communication, teamwork, leadership, attention to detail, time management, personal empowerment, self-confidence, responsibility, and cultural sensitivity.
| Day of the Week | Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 09/23 | 3:00p.m. | SU-104 |
University Transfer Tidbits
Do you plan to transfer to a university? Do you know which one? Do you feel confident about how to do that? No matter how far along you are in your academic program, come to this workshop to learn how to research options, make decisions, do the paperwork, and get to the next level.
| Day of the Week | Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 11/05 | 12:00-1:30p.m. | SU-104 A |
Test Taking Skills
Have you ever sat down to take a test and had your mind "go blank?" Learn strategies to reduce anxiety, recall information and improve test performance.
| Day of the Week | Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 09/16 | 12:30-1:30p.m. | CCS-108 |
| Thursday | 10/15 | 2:00-3:00p.m. | CCS-108 |
Let's Talk About Relationship's
The Good, Bad, and Ugly
Come and learn which relationships work better than others, which ones to avoid and which ones to run from. Learn what your parents and birth-order have to do with successful relationships.
| Day of the Week | Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10/13 | 12:00-1:00p.m. | CCS-108 |
Do It Now: Understanding and Overcoming Procrastination
Do you put off until tomorrow what you could do today? Do you paralyze yourself by procrastinating? Don't wait. Attend this workshop!
| Day of the Week | Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 10/07 | 12:00-1:00p.m. | CCS-108 |
Scheduled Events by Date
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 08-15-09 | Adult Re-Entry New Students Orientation |
| 08-18-09 | Adult Re-Entry New Students Orientation |
| 09-02-09 | Build Your Resume |
| 09-14-09 | Online Networking Are you Linked In? |
| 09-16-09 | Test Taking Skills |
| 09-16-09 | Winning Interviewing Techniques |
| 09-23-09 | Walt Disney World College Internship Program |
| 09-29-09 | Conducting a Successful Online Job Search |
| 10-05-09 | Build Your Resume |
| 10-07-09 | Understanding & Overcoming Procrastination |
| 10-13-09 | Let's Talk About Relationships-The Good, Bad & Ugly |
| 10-15-09 | Test Taking Skills |
| 10-19-09 | Build Your Resume |
| 10-22-09 | Acing the Phone Interview - Canceled |
| 11-02-09 |
Online Career Resources 2.0 Your Guide to Whats on the Web |
| 11-05-09 | University Transfer Tidbits |
| 11-09-09 | Winning Interviewing Techniques |
| 11-19-09 | Build Your Resume |
| 12-02-09 | Winning Interviewing Techniques |
