Registration for our September Grad Pro Skills workshops is now open! Check out the September workshops below or visit our upcoming workshops page for the full Fall schedule.
September workshops:
Starting Off Strong: Digital Library Resources 101 – Thursday, September 16 from 1 to 2:15 p.m.
In this workshop you will learn all about accessing academic journal articles and books online with ease, the benefits of an online research consultation with your subject librarian, and how to access specialized digital resources like datasets, cases, patents, and standards. We will also discuss how the Library can help with other areas of research such as citation management and research data management.
Writing a Review of Literature – Tuesday, September 21 from 1 to 2:15 p.m.
A literature review is a summary and evaluation of significant documents and developments on a topic. Completing a literature review will ensure a good understanding of a topic. In this workshop you will learn how to properly construct a literature review and how to organize your research.
Anxiety and Stress Management – Thursday, September 23 from 2 to 3:15 p.m.
Kick your stress to the curb with this workshop. Learn about the nature of stress, how it can be managed and introduce some stress management techniques to help you cope. Topics covered will include identifying the symptoms and sources of stress, taking steps to stop sources of stress, venting/communicating with others, being resilient and self-monitoring.
Resume and Cover Letter Writing – Tuesday, September 28 from 1 to 2:15 p.m.
This workshop will focus on the fundamentals of a resume. Increase your understanding of how a resume and cover letter are used in the job search process and learn how to target them towards your career goals. Discover how to compose a resume that focuses on your strengths, experience and skills that relate to the position. Finally, you will gain further awareness of the formatting and structure of a resume and cover letter.
