Thursday, 09/03/2009, Planning Your Job Search,
This workshop provides the information needed to launch a productive job or internship search.
Connan Room, 4:30-5:30


Tuesday, 09/08/2009, Resume Writing Workshop,
Gain ideas how to document and market your education, experience, leadership, and skills to employers.
Connan Room, 4:30 - 5:30


Wednesday, 09/09/2009, Using TartanTRAK in Your Job and Internship Search,
Learn tips and shortcuts to make your time spent on TartanTRAK productive.
Connan Room, 4:30 - 5:30


Thursday, 09/10/2009, Understanding Job Fairs,
Get tips on navigating job fairs. Learn how to introduce yourself, what to say, how to dress, and much more.
McConomy Auditorium, 4:30 - 5:30


Wednesday, 09/16/2009, Job Search for International Students,
Learn visa requirements for employment and develop strategies for a successful job search American style.
McConomy Auditorium, 4:30 - 6:00


Monday, 09/21/2009, How to Interview Successfully,
This workshop will address commonly asked questions and strategies to use in preparing your responses. Tips for preparing for interviews will be offered.
Rangos 2, 4:30 - 5:30


Thursday, 09/24/2009, How to Prepare for a Case Interview,
This hands on workshop allows you to practice a case interview example to help you understand the types of questions you may encounter in the interview process.
Rangos 2, 4:30 - 5:30


Tuesday, 09/29/2009, Preparing for an On-Site Interview,
Join us to learn what you can expect and what you can do to make your on-site interview a success!
Connan Room, 4:30 - 5:30


Thursday, 10/01/2009, Networking the Easy Way,
Learn how anyone can begin building a network of professional contacts.
McKenna/Peter/Wright, 4:30 - 5:30


Tuesday, 10/06/2009, The Graduate School Decision - Weighing Your Options,
This workshop will help you make the decision that is right for you regarding pursuing graduate level education.
McKenna/Peter/Wright, 4:30 - 5:30


Wednesday, 10/14/2009, Seeking Employment Opportunities Abroad,
This program is designed to help students planning to intern or work abroad develop a successful international job search strategy.
Connan Room, 4:30 - 6:00


Wednesday, 10/21/2009, Negotiating a Job Offer,
Learn what you can and cannot negotiate when evaluating your job offer.
Connan Room, 4:30 - 5:30


Wednesday, 01/20/2010, Resume Writing,
Gain ideas how to document and market your education, experience, leadership, and skills to employers.
Connan Room, 4:30 - 5:30


Thursday, 01/21/2010, How to Interview Successfully,
This workshop will address commonly asked questions and strategies to use in preparing your responses. Tips for preparing for interviews will be offered.
Rangos 3, 4:30 - 5:30


Tuesday, 01/26/2010, Summer Internship Search Tips,
The key to an internship search is to begin early. This program will help you identify resources available to help you find a great opportunity.
Rangos 3, 4:30 - 5:30


Thursday, 01/28/2010, Understanding Job Fairs,
Get tips on navigating job fairs. Learn how to introduce yourself, what to say, how to dress, and much more.
Rangos 3, 4:30 - 5:30


Tuesday, 02/02/2010, Preparing for an On-Site Interview,
Join us to learn what you can expect and what you can do to make your on-site interview a success!
Rangos 3, 4:30 - 5:30


Monday, 02/15/2010, Negotiating a Job Offer,
Learn what you can and cannot negotiate when evaluating your job offer.
Rangos 3, 4:30 - 5:30


Welcome to the Mellon College of Science (MCS)
Career Center!

This website serves as a comprehensive source of information for students and alumni on all aspects of employment, both on and off campus and before and after graduation.  For input on your personal career development you are encouraged to arrange a meeting with the MCS Career Consultant.

Under each topic you will find a listing of pdf resources. Please click on the topic itself for an overview.

Renée Starek
Assistant Director, Career Center
Career Consultant, Mellon College of Science and
Science and Humanities Scholars Program
Carnegie Mellon Career Center
University Center, Lower Level
Call to arrange an appointment:  (412) 268-2064