The Newman University Career Services team is ensuring academic and professional success for all students by offering free workshops during the fall 2022 semester.
Career Services exists to help students find resources and tools that will help them maximize their potential — whether it be in the form of on- or off-campus jobs, career planning, internships or volunteer opportunities.
The Career Services office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and is located in the Runway Learning Center, Sacred Heart Hall room 302. To set up an appointment, call (316) 942-4291 ext. 2318, or stop by in person in Sacred Heart room 301.
Upcoming Career Services workshops
September
Dressing for Success
Tuesday, Sept. 27 @ 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. in Eck 126
Eager to learn how best to impress in the interview and business setting? Join Career Services to discuss what is appropriate to wear and how to build a professional wardrobe.
Register for the workshop in Handshake!
Using your Textbook as a Success Tool Workshop
Wednesday, Sept. 28 | 3:30–4 p.m. in Eck 126
Want to get a better understanding of how to dissect your textbook to gain information efficiently? Join the Runway Learning Center to discuss this, as well as how to use tables of contents, indexes, and margins/photo captions.
Register for the workshop in Handshake!
October
JCPenney Suit-Up Event
Sunday, Oct. 2 | 3–6 p.m. at JCPenney Towne East
Find everything you need for that next interview, career fair or new job. Sale includes suits, dresses, sport coats, dress pants, shoes and accessories. Check in with your ID number and receive up to 50% off professional dress apparel.
For all students, staff, and faculty. Find more information in Handshake!
Writing Professional Documents Workshop
Thursday, Oct. 6 | 2:30–3:30 p.m. in Eck 126
Putting a resume and cover letter together can be difficult, especially when there are thousands of templates available on the internet. Join Career Services to learn the basics of what belongs on a resume and the best way to showcase those skills and talents to find your dream job.
Register for the workshop in Handshake!
Networking 101 Workshop
Tuesday, Oct. 11 | 3–4 p.m. in Eck 126
For most people, networking is an important way to discover opportunities and build relationships. Join Career Services to learn how to map out and expand your network, converse with professionals in your field, build your brand, and create an elevator pitch.
Register for the workshop in Handshake!
Effective Note Taking Workshop
Tuesday, Oct. 18 | 4–4:30 p.m. in Eck 126
Want to learn how to effectively take notes? Join the Runway Learning Center to review the Cornell notes method that most Kansas students learn, as well as explore other note-taking options that may be less discussed in the classroom.
Register for the workshop in Handshake!
Career Fair Prep Workshop
Thursday, Oct. 20 | 4–4:30 p.m. in Eck 126
Career fairs allow individuals to explore opportunities in their field of interest, ask questions about internships and jobs, and network with potential employers. Join Career Services to learn what is expected, how to develop an elevator pitch, and more.
Register for the workshop in Handshake!
November
Acing the Interview Workshop
Friday, Nov. 4 | 3:30–4:30 p.m. in Eck 126
Have an upcoming interview or curious as to what the process is like? Join Career Services to understand how to plan for an interview and gain an understanding of how to answer interview questions, whether it’s for an internship, job, or school.
Register for the workshop in Handshake!
Test-Taking Tips Workshop
Wednesday, Nov. 9 | 3:30–4 p.m. in Eck 126
Test-taking can be difficult, especially in a new academic environment. Join the Runway Learning Center in learning valuable test-taking tips that may help you take exams with less stress and anxiety, especially as we hit the midpoint of the fall semester.
Register for the workshop in Handshake!
Building Professional Skills & Etiquette Workshop
Friday, Nov. 11 | 2:30–3:30 p.m. in Eck 126
Join Career Services to explore the necessary power and technical skills needed to be successful in your jobs, ranging from communication to problem solving and time management.
Register for the workshop in Handshake!
Know Your Worth Workshop
Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 2:30–3:30 p.m. in Eck 125
Join Career Services to learn how to identify and communicate your personal values, develop a bank of persuasive responses and strategies, and conduct research to target salary and benefits.
Register for the workshop in Handshake!
Mastering LinkedIn Workshop
Monday, Nov. 21 | 4–5 p.m. in Eck 126
LinkedIn is quickly becoming one of the top ways to network and find jobs. Join Career Services to learn how to create an awesome profile, build that network, and utilize both to your advantage.
Register for the workshop in Handshake!
Study Strategies for Finals Week Workshop
Tuesday, Nov. 29 | 8:30–9 a.m. in Eck 125
Join the Runway Learning Center to learn how to prepare for finals week. This presentation will closely mirror the “Surviving Midterms” presentation and will show the importance of preparing for finals, discuss study habits, sleep, health, and hygiene, and what to do after finals have ended.
Register for the workshop in Handshake!
Major & Career Exploration Workshop
Tuesday, Nov. 29 | 3:30–4:30 p.m. in Eck 126
Join Career Services to learn what steps to take to discover your career goals, values, and interests and use them to help declare a major and understand your career path.
Register for the workshop in Handshake!
December
Academic 911 Workshop
Thursday, Dec. 1 | 8:30–9 a.m. in Eck 125
Join the Runway Learning Center to discuss different methods for academic recovery. Discussions will include the probation process and what will be required of students the following semester, as well as general academic improvements for students who are not on probation but feel like they want to make improvements the next semester.
Register for the workshop in Handshake!
Explore Career Services
No matter where you are on your career journey, Newman’s Career Services has the tools and resources to help you.
