Workshop Registration

Participants will review and evaluate key strategies and resources that provide the highest return on investment to execute a successful job search. Special attention will be given to navigating the virtual application process. Let’s work smarter, not harder! *Please bring your laptop!

Wed. Mar 12, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
GOLD Leadership Center, College Union, Room 114

Instructor(s):
Rob DiCarlo, M.P.A - Associate Director of Career Design Center
Series: School of Business Professional Development Program: REQUIRED WORKSHOP

Competencies:

16/30 seats remaining

Join the School of Business to demystify what it means to work in Logistics & Supply Chain. What opportunities are in there in this field? What are the different career paths for individuals pursuing logistics & supply chain? There will be a panel of alumni industry professionals currently in logistics & supply chain who will be able to provide their insights from their own experiences.

Fri. Mar 14, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Synchronous Online (via Zoom)

Instructor(s):
MaryBeth Carswell - Corporate Partnerships & Career Education Specialist, School of Business
Robert Giandalone, M.B.A. - Vice President of Procurement at Marriott International
Grainger Flint - Director of Supply Chain at Downeast Cider House
Series: Demystifying Careers , School of Business Professional Development Program: APPROVED ELECTIVE WORKSHOP , School of Business Professional Development Program: REQUIRED WORKSHOP

Competencies:

73/100 seats remaining

Virtual Workshop: Sign in to attend virtual workshop

Successfully make the transition from college life to a professional internship, job, or graduate program. Learn effective habits, strategies, and employer expectations, for both remote and in-person experiences. Content is driven by multiple interviews with employers and alumni.

Mon. Mar 24, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
College Union, Room 135, Hunt Room

Instructor(s):
Hope Martin, M.Ed. - Applied Learning Coordinator, Career Design Center
Series: School of Business Professional Development Program: APPROVED ELECTIVE WORKSHOP

Competencies:

29/37 seats remaining

Join School of Business Executive in Resident, Ken Rende, as he shares tips and advice on networking. To him, networking is about building genuine relationships, not just exchanging favors. He'll share how you should focus on meaningful connections that create long-term value, rather than short-term transactions.

Thu. Mar 27, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
College Union, Room 135, Hunt Room

Instructor(s):
MaryBeth Carswell - Corporate Partnerships & Career Education Specialist, School of Business
Ken Rende - Managing Director, Private Wealth Management, Neuberger Berman
Series: School of Business Professional Development Program: APPROVED ELECTIVE WORKSHOP , School of Business Professional Development Program: REQUIRED WORKSHOP

Competencies:

20/45 seats remaining

The Career Design Center's Spring Internship and Job Fair will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 4-6pm in the MacVittie College Union Ballroom. 

What to Expect:

• Network with over 80 employers representing a variety of industries.
• Meet Geneseo alumni who are excited to share their experiences and career opportunities.

How to Prepare:

• Dress in business attire to make a professional impression.
• Bring copies of your updated resume to share with employers.
• Review the list of attending employers on Handshake to familiarize yourself with employers and the opportunities they are seeking to fill.
• For assistance preparing for the event - stop by the Career Design Center to connect with a career coach and have your resume reviewed, get advice on what to wear, and practice your elevator pitch! 

Thu. Mar 27, 2025
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
College Union, Ballroom

Instructor(s):
Jessie Stack-Lombardo, M.S. - Director, Career Design Center
MaryBeth Carswell - Corporate Partnerships & Career Education Specialist, School of Business
Series: School of Business Professional Development Program: REQUIRED WORKSHOP , School of Business Professional Development Program: APPROVED ELECTIVE WORKSHOP

Competencies:

266/300 seats remaining

Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the doors to a successful career in accounting.  Join us and learn how Geneseo's MS Accounting program can be the catalyst for your professional advancement.  This program is open to all majors who are interested in earning a master's degree in accounting.

Mon. Mar 31, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
College Union, Room 135, Hunt Room

Instructor(s):
Dr. Elizabeth Felski - Assistant Professor, School Of Business
Michael George, M.S. - Director of Graduate Admissions
Series: School of Business Professional Development Program: APPROVED ELECTIVE WORKSHOP

36/40 seats remaining

Join the School of Business to demystify what it means to work in event management. What opportunities are in there in events? What are the different career paths for individuals pursuing event management? There will be a panel of alumni industry professionals currently in event management who will be able to provide their insights from their own experiences.

Tue. Apr 1, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Synchronous Online (via Zoom)

Instructor(s):
MaryBeth Carswell - Corporate Partnerships & Career Education Specialist, School of Business
Michelle Minasian - President at Minasian Events
Becky Strumpf, CMP - Senior Event Experience Managet at New York Hilton Midtown
Series: Demystifying Careers , School of Business Professional Development Program: APPROVED ELECTIVE WORKSHOP , School of Business Professional Development Program: REQUIRED WORKSHOP

Competencies:

69/100 seats remaining

Virtual Workshop: Sign in to attend virtual workshop

In this introductory workshop, participants will examine the interview process from the perspective of hiring managers and learn how to successfully prepare for, and execute a strategic interview from start to finish. Participants will be asked to engage and practice answers in small groups.

Thu. Apr 3, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
College Union, Room 114 (GOLD Leadership Center)

Instructor(s):
Brendan Fuhr - Student Employment Coordinator & Community Outreach Assistant, Career Design Center
Series: School of Business Professional Development Program: REQUIRED WORKSHOP

Competencies:

14/30 seats remaining

Join Don Payerle, School of Business Executive in Resident, as he shares his career journey from a psychology student at Geneseo to President of Stryker Joint Replacement, a $4.5 billion division of a $20 billion medical device manufacturer. Don will talk about taking risks, looking for opportunities in unexpected places, and his own experience in sales, marketing, and general management. This discussion is open to all who are trying to figure out their next steps after Geneseo.

Wed. Apr 9, 2025
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
College Union, Room 135, Hunt Room

Instructor(s):
MaryBeth Carswell - Corporate Partnerships & Career Education Specialist, School of Business
Don Payerle - retired President of Styker Joint Replacement
Series: School of Business Professional Development Program: REQUIRED WORKSHOP

Competencies:

34/55 seats remaining

Join the School of Business to demystify the field of Insurance. What can one do in the Insurance industry? What are the different career paths in Insurance? There will be a panel of current alumni in Insurance who will be able to provide insights into the flourishing industry.

Thu. Apr 24, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The School of Business Trading Room

Instructor(s):
MaryBeth Carswell - Corporate Partnerships & Career Education Specialist, School of Business
Joe Meyer - Senior VP of Product Management, Programs & Underwriting at Merchants Insurance Group
Series: Demystifying Careers , School of Business Professional Development Program: APPROVED ELECTIVE WORKSHOP , School of Business Professional Development Program: REQUIRED WORKSHOP

Competencies:

33/40 seats remaining

Join the School of Business to demystify what it means to work as an economist. What opportunities are there? What are the different career paths for individuals pursuing economics? There will be a panel of alumni industry professionals who are currently economists who will be able to provide their insights from their own experiences.

Thu. May 1, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Synchronous Online (via Zoom)

Instructor(s):
MaryBeth Carswell - Corporate Partnerships & Career Education Specialist, School of Business
Connor Hurley - Financial Economist at U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
Series: Demystifying Careers , School of Business Professional Development Program: APPROVED ELECTIVE WORKSHOP , School of Business Professional Development Program: REQUIRED WORKSHOP

Competencies:

78/100 seats remaining

Virtual Workshop: Sign in to attend virtual workshop

To earn Professional Development credit for the required Networking 101 workshop, please follow these three steps:

• Step #1: Open a new tab in your preferred web browser, and copy and paste the following LinkedIn Learning URL into a browser of your choice:
  • https://www.linkedin.com/learning/the-ultimate-guide-to-professional-networking?u=76115978
• Step #2: Please register for the Networking 101 required workshop via GOLD; click the Green button that says “Register for School of Business Professional Development.”
• Step #3: After finishing the "The Ultimate Guide to Professional Networking" LinkedIn Learning course, please download your certificate of completion and upload it to the following Google Form:
  • https://forms.gle/CJxF7wcydx8yB6cS8

Once you have submitted the form, your GOLD account will be updated and credited within three business days. 

If you have any questions about the asynchronous online PD workshops, please e-mail Ms. Donna Diver at diver@geneseo.edu.

To learn more about the "The Ultimate Guide to Professional Networking" LinkedIn Learning course, please read the course description below: 

The business world is constantly evolving. If you're following networking advice from the past, then you're missing huge opportunities for your career and future. In this course, get expert tips that can help you refine your approach and become a master networker. Serial entrepreneur Dana Robinson shows how to network the right way by making genuine connections. He shares tips for finding the right networking opportunities and creating a network that will serve you through different phases of your career. Along the way, he provides advice for avoiding pitfalls, building your networking skills as either an introvert or an extrovert, making the most of trade shows and conferences, and more.

Sun. May 4, 2025
11:58 PM - 11:59 PM
Via LinkedIn Learning (link in the above description)

Instructor(s):
Delbert Brown - Director of Student Services, School of Business
Series: School of Business Professional Development Program: REQUIRED WORKSHOP , School of Business Professional Development: Via LinkedIn Learning

Competencies:

288/300 seats remaining

To earn Professional Development credit for the required Career Exploration workshop, please follow these three steps:

• Step #1: Open a new tab in your preferred web browser, and copy and paste the following LinkedIn Learning URL into a browser of your choice:
  • https://www.linkedin.com/learning/creating-a-career-plan?u=76115978
• Step #2: Please register for the required Career Exploration workshop via GOLD; click the green button that says “Register for School of Business Professional Development.”
• Step #3: After finishing the "Creating a Career Plan" LinkedIn Learning course, please download your certificate of completion and upload it to the following Google Form:
  • https://forms.gle/CJxF7wcydx8yB6cS8

Once you have submitted the form, your GOLD account will be updated and credited within three business days. 

If you have any questions about the asynchronous online PD workshops, please e-mail Ms. Donna Diver at diver@geneseo.edu. 

To learn more about the "Creating a Career Plan" LinkedIn Learning course, please read the course description below: 

The employment landscape can be volatile and scary. But with a solid career plan, you will be prepared and adept at finding work for the rest of your life. An effective career plan includes knowing how to determine, articulate, and sell your personal brand. In this course, Dr. Chaz Austin guides you through the key steps of career planning, from identifying your dream job and your monetizeable passion to branding and networking, so you can be sure to land that next opportunity.

Sun. May 4, 2025
11:58 PM - 11:59 PM
Via LinkedIn Learning (link in the above description)

Instructor(s):
Delbert Brown - Director of Student Services, School of Business
Series: School of Business Professional Development Program: REQUIRED WORKSHOP , School of Business Professional Development: Via LinkedIn Learning

Competencies:

292/300 seats remaining

To earn Professional Development credit for the required LinkedIn, Creating a Professional Profile workshop, please follow these three steps:

• Step #1: Open a new tab in your preferred web browser, and copy and paste the following LinkedIn Learning URL into a browser of your choice:
  • https://www.linkedin.com/learning/rock-your-linkedin-profile?u=76115978
• Step #2: Please register for the LinkedIn, Creating a Professional Profile required workshop via GOLD; click the Green button that says “Register for School of Business Professional Development.”
• Step #3: After finishing the "Rock your LinkedIn Profile" LinkedIn Learning course, please download your certificate of completion and upload it to the following Google Form:
  • https://forms.gle/CJxF7wcydx8yB6cS8

Once you have submitted the form, your GOLD account will be updated and credited within three business days. 

If you have any questions about the asynchronous online PD workshops, please e-mail Ms. Donna Diver at diver@geneseo.edu.

To learn more about the "Rock your LinkedIn Profile" LinkedIn Learning course, please read the course description below: 

Explore how to create a LinkedIn profile that brings your personal career story to life, whether you’re just starting out, seeking to advance, or making a career change. Instructor Lauren Jolda—head of the "Rock Your Profile" team at LinkedIn—offers tips on tailoring each section, starting with the key insight that a LinkedIn profile is unique and shouldn’t be approached exactly like a resume. Lauren covers ways to add media to a profile, methods for showcasing your career accomplishments and aspirations, and specific examples of profile phrases and language that can help inspire your personal story.

Sun. May 4, 2025
11:58 PM - 11:59 PM
Via LinkedIn Learning (link in the above description)

Instructor(s):
Delbert Brown - Director of Student Services, School of Business
Series: School of Business Professional Development Program: REQUIRED WORKSHOP , School of Business Professional Development: Via LinkedIn Learning

Competencies:

283/300 seats remaining

To earn Professional Development credit for the required Introduction to Resumes workshop, please follow these three steps:

• Step #1: Open a new tab in your preferred web browser, and copy and paste the following LinkedIn Learning URL into a browser of your choice:
  • https://www.linkedin.com/learning/writing-a-resume?u=76115978
• Step #2: Please register for the Introduction to Resumes* required workshop via GOLD; click the Green button that says “Register for School of Business Professional Development.”
• Step #3: After finishing the "Writing a Resume" LinkedIn Learning course, please download your certificate of completion and upload it to the following Google Form:
  • https://forms.gle/CJxF7wcydx8yB6cS8

Once you have submitted the form, your GOLD account will be updated and credited within three business days. 

If you have any questions about the asynchronous online PD workshops, please e-mail Ms. Donna Diver at diver@geneseo.edu. 

*Please note: Completion of the "Writing a Resume" LinkedIn Learning course satisfies BOTH the Introduction to Resumes AND Advanced Resume requirements.

To learn more about the "Writing a Resume" LinkedIn Learning course, please read the course description below: 

Finding a great job starts with writing a great resume, one that speaks to your personal and professional strengths. Learn how to write a resume that stands out and makes employers take notice. Stacey A. Gordon, cofounder of Career Incubator, has made it her life's work to help others find the jobs and build the careers of their dreams. In this course, she walks through the basics of resume writing for job seekers, as well as a few extra job search basics such as identifying companies to work for and determining fit. Stacey explains what to include and exclude on a resume and how to showcase your talents and best qualities. Using practical examples, Stacey walks through choosing the right format, tailoring information to match job requirements, and writing alternative resumes that include industry-specific information. Last, Stacey shows you how to deal with some common sore spots—like job hopping, lack of experience, or unemployment gaps—while concentrating on your experience.

Sun. May 4, 2025
11:58 PM - 11:59 PM
Via LinkedIn Learning (link in the above description)

Instructor(s):
Delbert Brown - Director of Student Services, School of Business
Series: School of Business Professional Development Program: REQUIRED WORKSHOP , School of Business Professional Development: Via LinkedIn Learning

Competencies:

287/300 seats remaining

To earn Professional Development credit for the required Advanced Resumes workshop, please follow these three steps:

• Step #1: Open a new tab in your preferred web browser, and copy and paste the following LinkedIn Learning URL into a browser of your choice:
  • https://www.linkedin.com/learning/writing-a-resume?u=76115978
• Step #2: Please register for the Advanced Resumes* required workshop via GOLD; click the Green button that says “Register for School of Business Professional Development.”
• Step #3: After finishing the "Writing a Resume" LinkedIn Learning course, please download your certificate of completion and upload it to the following Google Form:
  • https://forms.gle/CJxF7wcydx8yB6cS8

Once you have submitted the form, your GOLD account will be updated and credited within three business days. 

If you have any questions about the asynchronous online PD workshops, please e-mail Ms. Donna Diver at diver@geneseo.edu. 

*Please note: Completion of the "Writing a Resume" LinkedIn Learning course satisfies BOTH the Introduction to Resumes AND Advanced Resume requirements.

To learn more about the "Writing a Resume" LinkedIn Learning course, please read the course description below: 

Finding a great job starts with writing a great resume, one that speaks to your personal and professional strengths. Learn how to write a resume that stands out and makes employers take notice. Stacey A. Gordon, cofounder of Career Incubator, has made it her life's work to help others find the jobs and build the careers of their dreams. In this course, she walks through the basics of resume writing for job seekers, as well as a few extra job search basics such as identifying companies to work for and determining fit. Stacey explains what to include and exclude on a resume and how to showcase your talents and best qualities. Using practical examples, Stacey walks through choosing the right format, tailoring information to match job requirements, and writing alternative resumes that include industry-specific information. Last, Stacey shows you how to deal with some common sore spots—like job hopping, lack of experience, or unemployment gaps—while concentrating on your experience.

Sun. May 4, 2025
11:58 PM - 11:59 PM
Via LinkedIn Learning (link in the above description)

Instructor(s):
Delbert Brown - Director of Student Services, School of Business
Series: School of Business Professional Development Program: REQUIRED WORKSHOP , School of Business Professional Development: Via LinkedIn Learning

Competencies:

280/300 seats remaining

To earn Professional Development credit for the required Advanced Interviewing workshop, please follow these three steps:

• Step #1: Open a new tab in your preferred web browser, and copy and paste the following LinkedIn Learning URL into a browser of your choice:
  • https://www.linkedin.com/learning/mastering-common-interview-questions/be-prepared-with-authentic-answers?u=76115978
• Step #2: Please register for the Advanced Interviewing required workshop via GOLD; click the Green button that says “Register for School of Business Professional Development.”
• Step #3: After finishing the "Mastering Common Interview Questions" LinkedIn Learning course, please download your certificate of completion and upload it to the following Google Form:
  • https://forms.gle/CJxF7wcydx8yB6cS8

Once you have submitted the form, your GOLD account will be updated and credited within three business days. 

If you have any questions about the asynchronous online PD workshops, please e-mail Ms. Donna Diver at diver@geneseo.edu.

To learn more about the "Mastering Common Interview Questions" LinkedIn Learning course, please read the course description below: 

Preparing for an interview can be daunting. Learn how to master the top 10 most common interview questions you'll encounter when looking for a new job. The tips provided in this course will help you craft authentic answers that showcase your experience and your enthusiasm for an organization. For each question, career coach Valerie Sutton explains why the interviewer is asking it and then provides you with the best response. She also provides advice for tailoring your answer to entry-level or midcareer roles. In each chapter, we provide role-playing scenarios to illustrate the questions—and answers—in action.

Sun. May 4, 2025
11:58 PM - 11:59 PM
Via LinkedIn Learning (link in the above description)

Instructor(s):
Delbert Brown - Director of Student Services, School of Business
Series: School of Business Professional Development Program: REQUIRED WORKSHOP , School of Business Professional Development: Via LinkedIn Learning

Competencies:

275/300 seats remaining

To earn Professional Development credit for the required Job Search Strategies workshop, please follow these three steps:

• Step #1: Open a new tab in your preferred web browser, and copy and paste the following LinkedIn Learning URL into a browser of your choice:
  • https://www.linkedin.com/learning/job-search-strategies/welcome?u=76115978
• Step #2: Please register for the Job Search Strategies required workshop via GOLD; click the Green button that says “Register for School of Business Professional Development.”
• Step #3: After finishing the "Job Search Strategies" LinkedIn Learning course, please download your certificate of completion and upload it to the following Google Form:
  • https://forms.gle/CJxF7wcydx8yB6cS8

Once you have submitted the form, your GOLD account will be updated and credited within three business days. 

If you have any questions about the asynchronous online PD workshops, please e-mail Ms. Donna Diver at diver@geneseo.edu.

To learn more about the "Job Search Strategies" LinkedIn Learning course, please read the course description below: 

In this course, author Valerie Sutton shares the latest techniques to find jobs efficiently and effectively. This course teaches you how to develop your profile and brand, seek advertised and unadvertised positions, network successfully to broaden your circle, and work with recruiting professionals. Valerie includes strategies for both the online and offline worlds. Along the way, discover smart strategies to match your interests with your search and manage your time in order to maximize results.

Sun. May 4, 2025
11:58 PM - 11:59 PM
Via LinkedIn Learning (link in the above description)

Instructor(s):
Delbert Brown - Director of Student Services, School of Business
Series: School of Business Professional Development Program: REQUIRED WORKSHOP , School of Business Professional Development: Via LinkedIn Learning

Competencies:

297/300 seats remaining

To earn Professional Development credit for the required Introduction to Interviewing workshop, please follow these three steps:

• Step #1: Open a new tab in your preferred web browser, and copy and paste the following LinkedIn Learning URL into a browser of your choice:
  • https://www.linkedin.com/learning/interviewing-techniques-2019/interview-techniques-to-attract-the-best-talent?u=76115978
• Step #2: Please register for the Introduction to Interviewing required workshop via GOLD; click the Green button that says “Register for School of Business Professional Development.”
• Step #3: After finishing the "Interviewing Techniques" LinkedIn Learning course, please download your certificate of completion and upload it to the following Google Form:
  • https://forms.gle/CJxF7wcydx8yB6cS8

Once you have submitted the form, your GOLD account will be updated and credited within three business days. 

If you have any questions about the asynchronous online PD workshops, please e-mail Ms. Donna Diver at diver@geneseo.edu.

To learn more about the "Interviewing Techniques" LinkedIn Learning course, please read the course description below: 

Successful hiring means successful interviewing. The right techniques can attract the best talent—while eliminating bias and emotion from the process. With a new generation of candidates on the horizon, it’s a great time to refresh your interview skills. In this course, expert recruiter Barbara Bruno highlights practical strategies for planning and conducting job interviews. Barbara explains how to determine the purpose of the interview, set interview expectations up front, and ask effective questions. She also teaches you how to conduct different types of interviews—including screening, courtesy, and panel interviews—and evaluate and select the best candidate. Plus, learn how to improve the candidate’s experience, stay in touch with new hires, and connect and network with future talent.

Sun. May 4, 2025
11:58 PM - 11:59 PM
Via LinkedIn Learning (link in the above description)

Instructor(s):
Delbert Brown - Director of Student Services, School of Business
Series: School of Business Professional Development Program: REQUIRED WORKSHOP , School of Business Professional Development: Via LinkedIn Learning

Competencies:

290/300 seats remaining