Preparing for Business, Nonprofit, and Government Job Application Series

These four interactive workshops build upon each other. You will learn about diverse careers, create a professional network, and find jobs that best suit you. You will develop strategies for articulating your relevant, transferable skills, and you will prepare to make a terrific impression on employers! 

Workshops occur every Wednesday from 12-1 pm via Zoom and are FREE to attend.  The Zoom meeting link is provided after registration in Handshake.  

If you cannot attend, be sure to register in Handshake for the workshops as the video and materials will be made available after each workshop to registrants.  

Materials from the series will be made available in the Preparing for Business, Nonprofit, and Government Applications Series Shared Folder. Use your UArizona email and password to access the folder.

Schedule and Session Descriptions

The NEW Networking

  • Learn how to use LinkedIn to research careers and companies. Gain insights into career opportunities and communication strategies. Students will learn about the “secret LinkedIn alumni sauce.”  
  • Facilitators: Dr. Shawn Nordell, Associate Director of Graduate Career Services, Assistant Professor of Practice in the Graduate College and Dee Hunter, Graduate Assistant, Career Development
  • Feb 7, 2024, from 12-1pm
  • Handshake Link: https://arizona.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1444087 

Efficient and Effective Job Search Strategies

  • Learn how to use your research skills to find relevant and appropriate jobs, the best job boards and resources to use, and how to "decode job ads" to find your best fit.
  • Facilitator: Dr. Shawn Nordell, Associate Director of Graduate Career Services, Assistant Professor of Practice in the Graduate College
  • Feb 14, 2024, from 12-1pm
  • Handshake Link: https://arizona.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1444103 

Creating Resumes and Cover Letters Employers Will Notice

  • Your resume can either get you an interview or overlooked. Learn what employers are looking for as we decode jobs and create efficient strategies for developing tailored job application materials.
  • Facilitators: Dr. Shawn Nordell, Associate Director of Graduate Career Services, Assistant Professor of Practice in the Graduate College and Dee Hunter, Graduate Assistant, Career Development 
  • Feb 21, 2024, from 12-1pm
  • Handshake Link: https://arizona.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1444127 

Interview Preparation 

  • Good interviews require good preparation. Come and learn what questions you will be asked and how best to prepare your terrific answers.
  • Facilitator: Dr. Shawn Nordell, Associate Director of Graduate Career Services, Assistant Professor of Practice in the Graduate College
  • Feb 28, 2024, from 12-1pm
  • Handshake Link: https://arizona.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1444132