Class Assignments

 

We invite faculty and staff instructors to collaborate with the CDI on a class assignment or special project. If you are requesting a class presentation and an assignment, there are two separate request forms.

  • We recommend speaking with a CDI staff member in advance if your class assignment will require the direct involvement of the team (e.g., resume reviews, mock interviews, career assessment appointments). We want to ensure we have the capacity for the volume of students at any given time.
  • Please use the Class Assignment Request Form to submit requests several weeks in advance.

Typical class assignments include:

    1. Resume/Cover Letter Reviews

    Students can schedule a virtual or in-person resume/cover letter appointment in Handshake. Appointments are scheduled for 30 minutes. During this time, students will receive feedback on their resume and/or cover letter and learn how to optimize these documents for applicant tracking systems (ATS).

    2. Resume Days

    We host resume days throughout the semester. These are great opportunities for your students to receive feedback from a CDI career coach or a recruiter. If you would like your class to participate, please let us know in advance so that we can accommodate your students and track participation.

    Check-in is required for this event, so we can verify which of your students attend.

    1. Mock Interview Days

    We host mock interview days throughout the semester. These events are an excellent opportunity for students to practice their interview skills 1:1 with a CDI career coach or a recruiter. If you would like your class to participate, please let us know in advance so that we can accommodate your students and track participation.

    Check-in is required for this event, so we can verify which of your students attend.

    2. Big Interview

    Create an interview assignment for your students in Big Interview. Choose from hundreds of interview questions for your students to practice with. Your students will receive feedback on their video recordings from the AI system (instant) as well as from the CDI staff. Please notify us once you have created an assignment.

    Creating a Big Interview Assignment (Faculty) (PDF - 1,082 KB)

    Accessing a Big Interview Assignment (Students) (PDF - 634 KB)

    3. Mock Interview Appointments

    Students can schedule a virtual or in-person appointment in Handshake. During this time, students will practice common interview questions and receive feedback on their interview technique.

    Consider offering extra credit for students to attend a career fair or making it part of an assignment. These events provide excellent opportunities for students to practice their communication skills, expand their professional networks, and receive a professional headshot for their LinkedIn profiles. 

 

 Request a Class Assignment 


Have another idea for a class assignment? Contact careerdev@winthrop.edu or 803/323-2141.