University Career Services

Classroom Services

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Classroom Services
University Career Services Supporting
Georgia State University Teaching Faculty Directly

Classroom Presentations
University Career Services (UCS) is frequently invited to come into classrooms to provide exciting and interactive career-oriented presentations. We present on a wide range of topics (see list below on the form) and can tailor presentations to the time limitations needed by the faculty.  Because our classroom presentation schedule is often very busy, we suggest scheduling for this service early in the semester.

“Don’t Cancel the Class!”
UCS provides faculty, who are not able to teach a class/lecture, with classroom coverage through its Classroom Services program.  When does this happen?  Faculty often attend conferences, teach seminars at other universities, or may be called away for other reasons. We will, with adequate notice, provide instructional coverage for faculty who cannot teach a class on a specific day. We will also take attendance for you, if requested

Don’t worry!  We will not teach your subject material.  UCS will only teach career oriented topics, as noted below or as arranged by the faculty member and UCS. We will tailor the material to the academic discipline of the course, if possible, so students have the maximum benefit.

Presentation Topics

The following topics are commonly requested.  We will also tailor a presentation based on your request.

  • Career Exploration
  • Diversity in the Workplace
  • How to Match Career Options with Academic Majors
  • Interview Skills
  • Job Search Skills – Including Online Resources
  • Overview of Career Development
  • Panther Career Net – Using GSU’s Online Student Job Board Effectively
  • Professional and Graduate School Planning
  • Résumé Writing
  • The Academic Job Search
  • The Pros and Cons of Social Networking Sites – Facebook, MySpace, etc.
  • Writing the Personal Statement for Graduate School Applications

What to do…
Interested? It is simple.  Just complete the form below and then your request will be submitted to Karen Walker, the Associate Director.  Please give us at least three week’s notice before the actual classroom visit - as we have to prep our materials to create the best presentation possible for your students. During peak request times and during University Career Services event weeks, we may not be able to honor all requests.

What the program will NOT do
This program will not do the following: 

  • Proctor or administer tests/exams.
  • Provide regular coverage on an ongoing basis to one faculty member or course. 
  • Teach material outside the confines of career development and/or the expertise of the UCS professional.
  • Provide last minute classroom coverage.

Please complete the form below and then select the "Submit" button to process.

First Name:
Last Name:
E-Mail Address:
Department:
Course Title:
Phone Number:
Best time to contact you:
What time and date would you like the presentation?
Duration of Presentation:
Classroom Location (Building & Room Number):
Is this a Smart Classroom (computer, projector, screen)?


Number of Students:
Topic You Would Like Presented:
 Overview of Career Development
Major Exploration
Chemistry Majors - Job Shop
Smart Applications in a Tough Economy
Searching for Jobs
Career Exploration
Careers In: 
Résumé Writing
Interview Skills
Job Search Skills
Professional and Graduate School Planning
Personal Statement for Graduate School
Pros/Cons of Using Social Networking Sites
Using Online Resources For the Job Search
Academic Job Search
Diversity in the Workplace
Other: 
Additional Comments:

If you should experience problems completing and/or submitting your form, please contact Shalanda Cofer at (404) 413-1839 or scofer@gsu.edu for assistance.