Professional Preparation Workshops
The Ed G. Smith College of Business, Office of Student Professional Success organizes professional preparation workshops for students throughout the academic year. Interactive sessions on topics such as resumes, interviewing, networking, and job search are available.
Workshop Series - Spring 2026
All workshops fall on Tuesdays
Option to join via Zoom (11:30am-1pm, Central Time) or in-person (3:30pm - 5pm in ABH 108)
| Date | Workshop Title | Description |
| February 3, 2026 | Resumes, Applicant Tracking Systems, and AI - Learn the dos and don'ts of designing your resume to maximize its value in the age of AI. |
| February 24, 2026 | Career Fair Strategies - Learn what Career Fairs are, how to prepare for them, and what to do during and after attending one. |
| March 17, 2026 | Interviews - What to do Before, During, and After - learn how to get the most out of interviews, and how to put your best foot forward during each step of the process. |
| April 7, 2026 | Attire - What (and What Not) to Wear - Learn about proper attire for all stages of your professional development, from interviews to day-to-day workplace clothing |
| April 28, 2026 | Professional Networking Essentials - Come learn what it means to "Use Your Network", and how to build your network to help your professional career. |
Contact: Tyler VonJensen (tylervonjensen@umsl.edu |314-516-5448)
