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Hmong Career Workshop Series

Attend this three week workshop series to learn the skills needed for finding part-time jobs, internships or full-time positions related to your major! A small group format will allow you to ask questions and discuss issues that may be unique to you as a Hmong student!

This Three Week Series Includes:

Friday, Feb 4 1:00 - 2:30pm Room 518 STSS	Session 1: Effective Interviewing Do job interviews make you nervous? Do you wonder how cultural differences impact job interviews? This session will include several activities and small group discussions that will help you feel better prepared for future job interviews.
Friday, Feb 11 1:00-2:30pm Room 518 STSS	Session 2: Hmong Professional Panel Hear from a panel of Hmong University of Minnesota Alumni and learn how they found their jobs after graduation. They will also talk about the transition into the professional world and share their advice for current students.
Friday, Feb 18 1:00-2:30pm Room 518 STSS	Session 3: Resume Writing and Finding Openings Whether you are a resume beginner or a resume expert, this session has something for you! We will break students into groups by experience level and give you tips for making a strong resume. We will also spend time teaching you tools and tricks for finding jobs or internships in your field.

REGISTRATION

This workshop series is free and open to University of Minnesota students in all majors and years in school, but pre-registration for the workshop series is required. Space is limited to the first 30 students who sign up.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What if I cannot attend all three sessions?
Ideally we would like students to attend all three sessions because we feel all topics are important to helping you be successful in your search for jobs and internships. However, if you can make at least 2 of the sessions, please sign up!

I am a recent graduate, can I register?
Yes! If you have recently graduated and feel this session will be useful for you as you search for a full-time position, please sign up.

I cannot make these dates, will the workshop series be held again?
If this workshop series is successful, we may host it again next academic year. In the mean time, if you need help with any job search related topic, consider contacting your career center to make an appointment with a career counselor. To find you career center visit the Career Services Web Site and look under college links.

Who are the sponsors?
This workshop series is a partnership between campus career offices, the Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence and the Hmong Minnesota Student Association. Staff members will be present from a variety of campus career offices to answer questions unique to your major and field of study.

Additional Questions?
Contact Heidi Perman 612-624-9120 or via email at hperman@umn.edu.