CDC Videos and Tips

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

Career Development Services

• Rap Yes, a rap! The Career Development Center has our very own rap. Have a little fun while listening to how the Career Development Center can help you.


• Introduction to PDI
  Watch this video to learn more about the Professional Development Institute (PDI) and why you should join. You'll hear current and former students talk about how they benefitted from being in PDI.

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 social media can aid you in your job search (3:29 min)
• How to Find a Job Using LinkedIn? (3:25)
• Twitter Job Search Tutorial (7:29 min)
• Using Facebook’s BranchOut to Job Search (4:25 min)
• Using Google to Job Search (4:19 min)
• How to set up a Google Job Search Alert (3:21 min)
• Avoid Employment Fraud
• 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

• What is LinkedIn?
• Setting up your LinkedIn profile (1:09 min)
• Career Fair Preparation
• Informational Interviewing: Get the inside scoop on careers
• 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

• How to Write a Resume (8:05) (PDI Core)
• Guerilla Resume (2:40)
• 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

• Interview Example and Tips Video (8:34 min)
• 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.

Professional Communication

• Professional Email Writing

Diversity

• Diversity in the Workplace (PDI Elective)
  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.
• Disabilities Mentoring Day

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 jefferyb@uark.edu.