Interview Skills: Making a Good Impression


Program: Career Development
Presenter: Mark Burdsall, Assistant Vice Chancellor
Consulting Services, Office of Human Resources
Workshop Type: In-person
Date: 6/25/2024
Time: 12:00PM - 1:30PM
Location Name: 342 Craig Hall
Location Address: 200 S Craig St, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Who Should Attend: Staff who would like to prepare for job interviews

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.
Note: Supervisor approval is not required for this workshop if time is not taken away from regular work hours (i.e. lunch hour)





Preparing for Your Performance Appraisal: Partnering for Success


Program: Career Development
Presenter: Kelly Hardon, Senior Consultant
Organization Development
Workshop Type: Virtual
Date: 5/3/2024
Time: 12:00PM - 1:30PM
Who Should Attend: All staff

The annual performance appraisal process provides a framework for an ongoing dialogue between an employee and their supervisor. In this workshop, participants will learn how to use the appraisal process and tools, such as the Self-Appraisal, to communicate their goals, accomplishments, and areas of development in support of their own success and that of their organization.
Note: Supervisor approval is not required for this workshop if time is not taken away from regular work hours (i.e. lunch hour)





Resume Writing and Cover Letters


Program: Career Development
Presenter: Mark Burdsall, Assistant Vice Chancellor
Consulting Services, Office of Human Resources
Workshop Type: In-person
Date: 5/8/2024
Time: 12:00PM - 1:30PM
Location Name: 342 Craig Hall
Location Address: 200 S Craig St, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Who Should Attend: Staff who would like to update their resumes and learn how to compose an effective cover letter

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.





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