Designed to help employees build valuable works skills and enhance their performance, these programs provide a dynamic learning experience that will enable staff to hone their day-to-day professional skills and for supervisors to create an environment conducive to success. Opportunities are also available to explore the educational and cultural resources available at the University to develop meaningful career opportunities.
Interviewing Skills: Making a Good Impression
Presenter: Mark Burdsall, Assistant Vice Chancellor
Consulting Services, Office of Human Resources
Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Time: Noon-1:30 p.m.
Location: 342 Craig Hall, in-person
Who Should Attend: Staff who would like to prepare for job interviews
Note: Supervisor approval is not required for this workshop if time is not taken away from regular work hours (i.e., lunch hour). For this option, please download and complete a paper registration form.
This workshop is designed for staff who would like to enhance their skills for an effective job interview. Participants will learn how to identify the main objectives of interviewing, and how to determine the appropriate actions before, during, and after an interview.
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Resume Writing and Cover Letters
Presenter: Mark Burdsall, Assistant Vice Chancellor
Consulting Services, Office of Human Resources
Date: Thursday, November 30, 2023
Time: Noon-1:30 p.m.
Location: 342 Craig Hall (in-person workshop)
Who Should Attend: Staff who would like to update their résumés and learn how to compose an effective cover letter.
Note: Supervisor approval is not required for this workshop if time is not taken away from regular work hours (i.e., lunch hour). For this option, please download and complete a paper registration form.
A good resume is a powerful marketing tool for communicating strengths and accomplishments to a hiring manager. A cover letter helps relate an individual’s experience and skills to those required in the open position. This workshop offers detailed and practical steps to developing an effective resume and cover letter. Useful handouts are provided to help participants build on training provided at the workshop.
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(New!) Career Development Topics via LinkedIn Learning
The following LinkedIn courses can be accessed at no charge and at your convenience through your Pitt LinkedIn Learning account: https://www.technology.pitt.edu/services/ondemand-training-linkedin-learning, enter your Pitt username and password, then search for the following course titles.
Being a Good Mentee
Building Your Career
Rock Your LinkedIn Profile
Continuing Education
Degree and certificate programs are available to faculty and staff with tuition reimbursement benefits through the College of General Studies (CGS) and other schools at the University. For more information, visit http://www.cgs.pitt.edu/.