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Interviewing 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: | 4/24/2025 |
| Time: | 12:00PM - 1:30PM |
| Location Name: | 342 Craig Hall |
| Location Address: | 200 S Craig St, Pittsburgh, PA 15260 |
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.
Preparing for Your Performance Appraisal: Partnering for Success
| Program: | Career Development |
| Presenter: | Kelly Hardon, Senior Consultant
Organization Development |
| Workshop Type: | Virtual |
| Date: | 5/1/2025 |
| Time: | 12:00PM - 1:30PM |
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: | 5/7/2025 |
| Time: | 12:00PM - 1:30PM |
| Location Name: | 342 Craig Hall |
| Location Address: | 200 S Craig St, Pittsburgh, PA 15260 |
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