Career Preparation Webinars and Workshops are free (unless otherwise noted) and open to all students, alumni and community members. Questions can be directed to Career Services at csc@cod.edu.
For ADA accommodations, email access@cod.edu with the subject line *event title* and your accommodation request. Send an email two weeks in advance.
Wednesday Webinar Series
Join us throughout the semester for live career prep webinars. Topics rotate weekly. All sessions begin promptly at noon unless otherwise noted.
Registration is required. Webinars are conducted via Blackboard Collaborate and access information will be emailed to participants after registration is complete.
AbilityLinks Demo
Join us for a special demo hosted by AbilityLinks. Learn how to filter the job board and find opportunities posted by employers committed to inclusive employment practices. Registration is required. This demo is conducted via Zoom and access information will be emailed to participants after registration is complete.
- Thursday, Oct. 26
This event is funded through a grant from the Illinois Community College Board and funded 100% through the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V).
Big Interview Webinar
Career Services is excited to offer Big Interview, a virtual mock interview and learning platform. Practice interview skills anytime, anywhere. Users can: choose from hundreds of pre-set practice interviews; record responses and watch them to reflect and gain insight; review instant AI feedback; and send recordings to others for feedback. Attend a demo to learn more about this helpful tool.
- Thursday, Nov. 9
Career Research Webinar
Choosing a career can be challenging however, learning how and where to research can help. This webinar will cover several valuable websites, including Career Coach, where you can explore career summaries, local wages, employment projections, and other helpful information to explore potential career paths.
- Wednesday, Nov. 1
Chaps Get Hired Webinar
Learn more about the electronic job and internship board available to YOU as a College of DuPage student. Access opportunities from employers looking to recruit COD students, alumni and community members. Search internships, part-time opportunities, full-time opportunities and more. Attend our demo to learn how to access and navigate the platform in preparation for your search and upcoming virtual hiring events.
- Thursday, Oct. 12
These events are funded through a grant from the Illinois Community College Board and funded 100% through the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V).
Finding Inclusive Employers (Disability Disclosure)
Career Services is offering a webinar to help students with disabilities navigate the job search process. Job search strategies, tips, and information related to disclosure and self-ID will be discussed. Every experience and perspective is unique. This workshop will not assess situations on an individual basis and will provide more generalized information to help students determine the approach that will work best for them. Click the link below to RSVP and receive an email with login instructions.
- Wednesday, Oct. 25
This event is funded through a grant from the Illinois Community College Board and funded 100% through the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V).
Internship Search
Pursuing an internship while studying at College of DuPage is a great way to get ahead. Join us to talk about the importance of internships, the documents you need to apply, and a quick look at Chaps Get Hired to find paid and unpaid opportunities.
- Wednesday, Oct. 4
Interview Prep Webinar
Learn how to better prepare for interviewing at this webinar. We’ll cover best practices for all stages of the interview process and get you better prepared for the before and follow-up after your interview. Questions are welcome so come prepared to learn and ask about all things career related.
- Wednesday, Nov. 8
Job Search Webinar
Looking for new ways to find job opportunities? Attend our Job Search webinar for new job board ideas, including COD's Chaps Get Hired. We'll also share tips and answer your questions on the best ways to conduct an effective job search
- Wednesday, Oct. 11
LinkedIn Webinar
Join the conversation with the Career Services Center as we talk about LinkedIn for this week's Webinar Wednesday. We will be taking live questions from attendees and giving out our top tips for building a profile, engaging with professionals, and using other key features of LinkedIn.
- Wednesday, Sept. 27
- Wednesday, Nov. 15
Resume Webinar
While there is no "one size fits all" resume, there are a number of universal tips and guidelines that we like to share with students. Join our webinar to learn about options for getting started and strategies you can take to feel confident in the document you create. Bring your questions for this helpful resume discussion.
- Wednesday, Oct. 18
- Wednesday, Nov. 29
VMock Smart Resume Platform Demo Webinar
Career Services is excited to offer VMock Smart Resume to students. Attend a demo to learn how you can upload a resume and receive instant feedback. Within seconds of uploading, students will receive a score benchmarked against their peers based on data-science and AI technology. Students can click through detailed feedback to identify ways to not only improve their score but power-up their resume to meet recruiters' needs. Available to students with a valid @DuPage email address.
- Thursday, Oct. 19
- Thursday, Nov. 30
Faculty Demos and Development Sessions
Faculty Demos start promptly at noon unless otherwise noted. Registration is required through Cornerstone.
VMock Smart Resume Platform
Interested in helping your students with their resumes but feel there's just not enough time to provide detailed feedback? Career Services is excited to offer VMock SMART Resume to you and your students. Within seconds of uploading a resume, students will receive a score benchmarked against their peers based on data-science and AI technology. Students can click through detailed feedback to identify ways to not only improve their score but power-up their resume to meet recruiters' needs.
Join us for a quick overview of the tool, chat us your questions, and learn how we can support your class using this tool. These sessions are at noon.
- Visit Cornerstone for dates.
Big Interview
We all know interviews are crucial to sealing the deal when getting that job or internship offer but are often the most challenging for students. Big Interview is a mock interview platform that offers students the chance to practice their interview skills anytime anywhere. Students can choose from hundreds of pre-set practice interviews or create a custom interview. They can record their answers and watch them back to gain insight and reflect. They can also send them to others for feedback and review. Attend a demo to learn more and how Career Services can help with incorporating this tool into your class. These sessions are at noon.
- Visit Cornerstone for dates.
Connecting Careers and the Classroom
Studies have shown the primary motivator for students is preparation for the workforce. Join COD’s Career Services Center for a discussion on how skills you are teaching relate to jobs our students want. After this session, you will be able to connect learning outcomes to career readiness based on competencies identified by National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
- Visit Cornerstone for dates.
Note: Faculty Develop Sessions earn EDC Credits.
Contact Information
Career Services
Student Services Center (SSC) Room 3258
Email: csc@cod.edu
Phone: (630) 942-2230
Fax: (630) 942-4596
Regular Hours:
Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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