Workshops

All workshops listed are posted in our CareerBuzz system.    By clicking on the event title, you will be taken to the event in CareerBuzz, where you have access to more information about the event and can express your interest in attending.   NOTE:  You must have an active CareerBuzz account to access this information.  Any questions about any of these events can be sent to careereducation@gatech.edu.

Updated:  December 7, 2024

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Career Bootcamp: Resumes and Cover Letters (Virtual)

January 2, 2025 | 11:00 AM

Are you gearing up for your job search? Join us to learn best practices for resume writing and cover letters.

https://gatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_177melA7RIKmmqUblxr9eQ

 


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Career Bootcamp: Evaluating an Offer & Salary Negotiation (Virtual)

January 2, 2025 | 3:00 PM

Job offers tend to come shortly after interviewing. How do you know if you received a good offer, and how can you negotiate? Join us to talk about how to evaluate your job offer and negotiate your salary.

https://gatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B7CwEbuKRFyOn4Vq7uGszg

 


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Leveraging AI in the Job Search Chat (Virtual)

January 8, 2025 | 12:00 PM
Webinar (Online)

AI can be leveraged in many ways from career exploration to preparing for your job search. This session will focus on the many positive applications AI can be utilized for your career. Students are welcome to stay on the call for an optional Q & A starting @ 12:30pm.

https://gatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a89Qze_dQRqbtOltPKxLiA

 


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Get the Scoop on Co-ops and Internships (Virtual)

January 8, 2025 | 6:00 PM
Webinar (Online)

This workshop will provide you an overview of the co-op and internship programs, the value of engaging in these experiences and how to navigate your search for these opportunities.
Please register here to attend: https://gatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3pwEN3q9TPij0c10CWFk2g

https://gatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3pwEN3q9TPij0c10CWFk2g

 


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Onboarding your co-op and internship successfully (Virtual)

January 9, 2025 | 11:00 AM
Webinar (Online)

What you should know before you start your co-op or internship this semester. This workshop will provide you with guidelines and information to successfully onboard with the hiring company.
To attend please register here: https://gatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_A8wUTfZtTLa9bwzG9N6S_g

https://gatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_A8wUTfZtTLa9bwzG9N6S_g

 


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Plan Your Next Move: Career Transitions for Online Masters Students (Virtual)

January 9, 2025 | 5:00 PM

In this workshop, online masters students will learn how to plan a strategy for making a career transition by incorporating the new skills and expertise gained through their degree program.

https://gatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0lUZMPhWR5qoz11gRZSY6Q

 


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Ask Away! Build Your Own Career Workshop (Virtual)

January 10, 2025 | 2:00 PM

What career questions do you have on your mind? Students who register to attend via Zoom can submit their questions ahead of time. This workshop will cover core themes submitted by students and share resources for next steps.

https://gatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_w7kOv_bDQ6-Id2rMWSziaA

 


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Career Bootcamp: Networking, LinkedIn & Talking to Recruiters

January 14, 2025 | 11:00 AM
Webinar (Online)

Networking is the #1 way job seekers find positions, but how do you do it? Learn how to create professional relationships, leverage LinkedIn, and effectively communicate with employers.

https://gatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-ck0qQtJSMS1KfZXt3M6Jg

 


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CareerBuzz Tips & Tricks (Virtual)

January 14, 2025 | 4:00 PM
Webinar (Online)

In this workshop, you will learn how to maximize your job search in CareerBuzz and tips and tricks on using the system effectively.
Please register here to attend: https://gatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GIs3wTG6SEetleyUsb1bfA

https://gatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GIs3wTG6SEetleyUsb1bfA

 


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Resume Writing in Mid-Career and Beyond for Online Masters Students (Virtual)

January 14, 2025 | 5:00 PM

In this workshop, students will learn advanced resume writing strategies to effectively market their skills and experience to achieve their career goals.

https://gatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p30AbZCARXuz8aqk5A8ooA

 


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[PhD Career Series] Transforming Your CV to a Resume (Virtual)

January 15, 2025 | 12:00 PM
Virtual Event

Transform your CV into a resume that captivates employers across diverse sectors like tech, business, and nonprofits! Learn key strategies in our informative workshop to effectively highlight your skills and experiences within 1-2 pages.
Format: Virtual Lecture with Q&A

https://gatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9nlKhtmAR8Cpc4Qq1Ihu3A

 


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VIRTUAL Resume Reviews with Employers – Wed, Jan. 15 (deadline 1/8 to participate)

January 15, 2025 | 10:00 AM

Meet virtually with professionals to have your resume reviewed. Each student who signs up for a slot will have 30 minutes to meet with an employer. To maximize your time, please be prepared with a copy of your resume pulled up on your computer and questions written down.TO PARTICIPATE, YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR A SLOT. This is not a drop-in event. Registration opens on Sat., January 4, and the deadline to sign up for a resume review is Wed, Jan. 8th @ 11:59pm. Please note that slots will fill quickly.
Once you sign up to meet with an employer, you are committed to participating in the program. Missing your appointment or no showing = taking the opportunity away from another student and wasting a volunteer’s time. No shows are not acceptable. Registration Instructions1. Log in to your CareerBuzz account2. Click on the Employers tab on the top navigation bar in CareerBuzz3. In the Keyword search box, type in SPRING 2025 VIRTUAL RESUME REVIEWS & MOCK INTERVIEWS4. From the results, select SPRING 2025 VIRTUAL RESUME REVIEWS & MOCK INTERVIEWS and click on the Jobs option5. Sign up for an open meeting time that works with your schedule
*****You will receive a virtual meeting link from the Career Center by Monday, Jan. 13. Block your calendar once you secured a slot in CareerBuzz****

Available Interview Times:

10:00-10:30am
10:30-11:00am
11:00-11:30am
11:30-12:00pm
1:00-1:30pm
1:30-2:00pm
2:00-2:30pm
2:30-3:00pm

 


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VIRTUAL Mock Interviews with Employers -Thurs, Jan. 16 (deadline 1/8 to participate)

January 16, 2025 | 9:00 AM
Virtual Event

Hone your interviewing skills with employer representatives by practicing traditional and behavioral questions in a brief simulated interview. Mock interviews are 45 minutes total with a 30 minute interview and 15 minutes for feedback. Take advantage of this opportunity to get industry feedback in preparation for future interviews.
TO PARTICIPATE, YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR A SLOT. This is not a drop-in event. Registration opens on Sat, Jan. 4, and the deadline to sign up for a slot is Wed, Jan. 8th @ 11:59pm. Please note these will fill quickly.
Once you sign up to meet with an employer, you are committed to participating in the program. Missing your appointment or no showing = taking the opportunity away from another student and wasting a volunteer’s time. No shows are not acceptable. Registration Instructions1. Log in to your CareerBuzz account2. Click on the Employers tab on the top navigation bar in CareerBuzz3. In the Keyword search box, type in SPRING 2025 VIRTUAL RESUME REVIEWS & MOCK INTERVIEWS4. From the results, select SPRING 2025 VIRTUAL RESUME REVIEWS & MOCK INTERVIEWS and click on the Jobs option5. Sign up for an open meeting time that works with your schedule
*****You will receive a virtual meeting link from the Career Center by Monday, Jan. 13. Block your calendar once you secured a slot in CareerBuzz****

Available Mock Interview Slots:

9:00-9:45am
10:00-10:45am
11:00am-11:45am
1:00-1:45pm
2:00-2:45pm
3:00-3:45pm

 


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Mastering Online, Recorded, & In-person Interview Prep (Virtual)

January 21, 2025 | 11:00 AM

This workshop focuses on how to be ready for any interview, including behavioral and technical interviews. Join to learn how to identify and highlight your relevant experience, skills, and capabilities throughout the interview.

https://gatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VGo9ft2FSEiGSYCqsrboxw

 


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Resume Lab for Master’s and PhD Students (In-person)

January 21, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Bill Moore Student Success Center – President’s Suites A – D

Experience a resume workshop like no other! Bring your laptop and get ready to actively update your resume with personalized guidance and constructive peer reviews. You’ll be working right at your table, making real-time improvements with our expert support. Light refreshments will be offered.
Note: This is a collaborative working workshop, not an individual resume review session. RSVP is not required but encouraged and appreciated!
Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center; President suites A, B, C, and D

 


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CareerBuzz Tips & Tricks (Virtual)

January 21, 2025 | 4:00 PM
Webinar (Online)

In this workshop, you will learn how to maximize your job search in CareerBuzz and tips and tricks on using the system effectively.
Please register here to attend: https://gatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C9QVHQj0Qj-_ZrX6_A2gEA

https://gatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C9QVHQj0Qj-_ZrX6_A2gEA

 


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Lunch & Learn Career Panel: From PhDs to Entrepreneurs (Virtual)

January 30, 2025 | 12:00 PM
Virtual Event

Join us for the virtual career panel, featuring panelists from software, hardware, and bio/med tech startups. Learn how they transitioned from academia to entrepreneurship and gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of startup careers. The session includes a moderated discussion, breakout group conversations with each panelist, and closing advice.
This panel is co-sponsored by GA Tech Quadrant-i.

Participating Panelists

Allyson McKinney, PhD
CEO and co-founder of SoloPulse
MS ’19 and PhD’24 in Electrical Engineering

Kasie Collins, PhD
Co-Founder & CEO,
OZ-Link Technologies

Rishi Gurnani, PhD
Director of Software Engineering & Algorithms at Matmerize
PhD Alumnus in Materials Science and Engineering

https://gatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYkd–hqDktEtGTnGP_ScCjeGdc2hN2cBHE#/registration

 


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CareerBuzz Tips & Tricks (Virtual)

January 30, 2025 | 4:00 PM
Webinar (Online)

In this workshop, you will learn how to maximize your job search in CareerBuzz and tips and tricks on using the system effectively.
Please register here to attend: https://gatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_erYhztctQxSXps8VWug44Q

https://gatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_erYhztctQxSXps8VWug44Q

 


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CRIDC 2025 Employer Networking Lunch for Graduate Students and Postdocs (In-person)

February 6, 2025 | 12:45 PM
Exhibition Hall – Midtown Ballrooms

Join us for a CRIDC 2025 Employer Networking Lunch event, designed specifically for our GT graduate students and postdocs! This engaging in-person event provides a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders/alumni and potential employers in a relaxed, informal setting. Enjoy a delicious lunch while expanding your professional network, discovering career opportunities, and gaining insights into various industries. Don’t miss this chance to make meaningful connections that could shape your future career path.

RSVP is not required but encouraged and appreciated!

Submit Your Resume to CRIDC Employer Networking Lunch E-Resume Book: Submit your resume if you are interested in sharing it with the participating employers before or after the CRIDC 2025 Employer Networking Lunch event.

Participating employers (alphabetical order)

Actemium *
Collaborative Real Estate *
FM
Fondant
Georgia Tech Alumni Association
Hazen and Sawyer
Hive Financial Systems *
Interra International LLC *
medmix Healthcare US Inc. *
MedSide Healthcare *
Metas Solutions
Milliken & Co
Motorola Solutions *
PA Consulting
RIF Robotics *
Slalom
Terma North America
TransDevelopment Group *
Viasat*
Wizard Electronics, Inc. *
Y-12 National Security Complex operated by Consolidated Nuclear Security

* Employers who indicated they are willing or open to providing sponsorship for international students and scholars hired for full-time roles.

 


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Get the Scoop on Co-ops and Internships (Virtual)

February 10, 2025 | 6:00 PM
Webinar (Online)

This workshop will provide you an overview of the co-op and internship programs, the value of engaging in these experiences and how to navigate your search for these opportunities.
Please register here to attend: https://gatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cwNvI4FvSeW5OXY1BNmVQA

https://gatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cwNvI4FvSeW5OXY1BNmVQA

 


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