Online Presentations

You may view our online presentations in order to meet the Professional Development Institute requirements.

Career Search

• How to Choose a Major (6:31 min) (PDI Elective)
  Consider the questions posed in this presentation before you declare a major. Questions are based on your interests, strengths, and values.
• Building on Self Assessments (15: 40 min) (PDI Elective)
  This presentation describes the makeup of your personality type and how you might use it to determine your career or to interview more effectively.
• Following Your Interests (11:55 min) (PDI Elective)
  Want to find a career you’ll love? Use these introspective activities to gain insight into some career possibilities.
• Making Good Career Decisions (6:37 min) (PDI Elective)
  Explore your interests, skills, values, motivation and the realities to choose the right career for you.

Job Search

• How to work a job fair! (6:22 min) (PDI Elective)
  Planning to attend a career fair? Make sure you’re prepared by following the advice given in this presentation.
• How to find an internship (10:02 min) (PDI Elective)
  Gain experience and get your foot in the door of your future industry by getting an internship. View this presentation to learn how.
• Job Search Strategies (11:25 min) (PDI Core)
  Want to know how to find a job? This presentation gives you 20 ways to find a job.

Networking

• Networking at Conferences (PDI Elective)
  If you’re attending an academic or industry-specific conference, this presentation will help you make the most of your time there.
• Personal Branding Statement (11:32 min) (PDI Elective)
  Introduce yourself with confidence by following the steps outlined in this presentation.

Resume

• Resume Preparation (15:22 min) (PDI Core)
  Learn what a resume should look like and how to get started writing yours.
• How to Apply for a Federal Job (20:55 min) (PDI Elective)
  The federal government uses a specific method to recruit new employees. Learn how to navigate the federal job postings and how to write a federal job resume.

Interview

• What Do Employers Expect? (8:22 min) (PDI Elective)
  When writing a resume, think like an employer.
• Interview Success (15:18 min) (PDI Core)
  This presentation describes the interview process, the kinds of questions you may be presented with in an interview, and how to prepare your answers.
• The Dreaded Telephone Interview (2:58 min) (PDI Elective)
  Learn how to prepare for a telephone interview.
• Behavioral Interviewing-how to prepare (13:27 min) (PDI Core)
  Many employers ask interview questions like, "Describe a time when you..." Learn how to answer these kinds of questions.
• Getting a Job with an Arts & Science Degree (12:26 min) (PDI Elective)
  Concerned about what you can do with an arts and sciences degree? This presentation points out valuable transferable skills you can use in any job.

Diversity

• Diversity in the Workplace (PDI Core)
  This is an activity that poses 8 questions when considering workplace diversity. The participant is expected to answer these questions by doing research on a particular company or organization.

After the Job Search

• Negotiating Job Offers (8 min) (PDI Elective)
  This presentation describes all of the important factors to consider before accepting an offered position.

Graduate/Professional School

• Applying to Graduate and Professional Schools Presentation (9:49 min) (PDI Core)
  Think you might apply to continue your education? Watch this presentation to get pointers on the steps to apply.
• Premedical Experience Tracker (PDI Elective)
  This is a tool for Pre-Med students to download and utilize to keep track of their professional experiences and create a well-rounded medical school application.

If you are having difficulty accessing any of the online presentations and would like some assistance, please email tskoch@uark.edu.