We invite faculty and staff members to collaborate with CDI staff on a class assignment, special project, or training for your students. To submit a request, please e-mail careerdev@winthrop.edu. We ask that you speak with a CDI staff member in advance if your class assignment will require the direct involvement of the team (e.g., resume reviews, mock interviews, career assessment appointments). We want to ensure we have the capacity for the volume of students at any given time.
Once an assignment is confirmed, consider allowing 5-15 minutes of class time for a CDI staff member to speak with your students and prepare them. Typical class assignments include:
Students can schedule a virtual or in-person resume/cover letter appointment in Handshake. Appointments are scheduled for 30 minutes. During this time, students will receive feedback on their resume and/or cover letter and learn how to optimize these documents for applicant tracking systems (ATS).
We host resume days throughout the semester. These are great opportunities for your students to receive feedback from a CDI career coach or a recruiter. If you would like your class to participate, please let us know in advance so that we can accommodate your students and track participation.
Check-in is required for this event, so we can verify which of your students attend.We host mock interview days throughout the semester. These events are an excellent opportunity for students to practice their interview skills 1:1 with a CDI career coach or a recruiter. If you would like your class to participate, please let us know in advance so that we can accommodate your students and track participation.
Check-in is required for this event, so we can verify which of your students attend.Create an interview assignment for your students in Big Interview. Choose from hundreds of interview questions for your students to practice with. Your students will receive feedback on their video recordings from the AI system (instant) as well as from the CDI staff. Please notify us once you have created an assignment.
Creating a Big Interview Assignment (Faculty) (PDF - 1,082 KB)
Accessing a Big Interview Assignment (Students) (PDF - 634 KB)
Students can schedule a virtual or in-person appointment in Handshake. During this time, students will practice common interview questions and receive feedback on their interview technique.
Students can complete a career assessment (MBTI or Strong) to learn more about their personality and interests. These assessments are useful tools for career and self-exploration. The CDI staff are certified practitioners of both assessments and can provide 1:1 interpretations. If you are interested in a group interpretation for your class, please contact careerdev@winthrop.edu to inquire about process and pricing.
Consider offering extra credit for students to attend a career fair or making it part of an assignment. These events provide excellent opportunities for students to practice their communication skills, expand their professional networks, and receive a professional headshot for their LinkedIn profiles.
Have another idea for a class assignment? Contact the team at careerdev@winthrop.edu or 803/323-2141.
