Workshop

Professional Skills for Success

Name: Professional Skills for Success
Start: 2026-10-21T19:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-21T20:30:00+00:00
Location: Perkins Student Center, Graduate Student Lounge (Room 114)

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Newark, DE

When: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm (UTC)
Where: Perkins Student Center, Graduate Student Lounge (Room 114), Newark, DE
Type: Workshop
Organizer: University of Delaware events
Cost: Free

About this event

Professional Skills for Success is a hands-on workshop series focused on building the practical skills graduate students need to navigate their careers with confidence. Each session tackles a specific, actionable topic: from crafting a standout resume to building a LinkedIn presence, mastering networking conversations, and negotiating salary and benefits. Come ready to work through real examples, get direct feedback and leave with tools you can use right away.

One-hour workshop formatOpen to all UD graduate studentsZoom and in person Fall 2026 Schedule:

Sept. 23, 10 a.m.: Managing Yourself So You Can Manage Your Time

Oct. 21, 3:30 p.m.: Talk Smart! Public Speaking Skills with Steve Tague

Nov. 17, 11 a.m.: Networking Beyond the Business Card: Turning Conversations into Career Opportunities

December (Date and time to be announced): Inside Outlook: Emotions and Stress

Get ready for it

Practice your 60-second intro Recruiters at fairs ask "tell me about yourself" first. QR code for your resume Print it on the resume so a recruiter can open your portfolio on the spot. Follow-up email Write the thank-you note the same evening while they still remember you.

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