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The Professional Development Program (PDP), Rm. 3300B-N, 212-237-8000 ext. 2753
Division of Student Development, Career Development Services
Department Hours, Email: eadams@jjay.cuny.edu
Sponsored by the John Jay College Perkins III Grant
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PDP is an informative plan designed to enhance the professional knowledge, skills and behavior of John Jay students in order to enable students to become more acclimated to the professional culture. PDP accomplishes this through its student computer lab, workshop series, individualized advisement sessions and informational hand-outs. Students are required to register with PDP in order to utilize the services offered.
A. THE PDP LAB:
PDP maintains a computer lab where students may use or familiarize themselves with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Binder and Outlook. In addition, students may use the Lab to compose resumes and cover letters in a resume software program. Students may further utilize the Lab's computers to search the Internet for available jobs, information on various careers and companies or to obtain information that is professional development-related. PDP students are not required to make an appointment to utilize the Lab.
B. WORKSHOP SERIES:
Throughout each academic semester PDP offers workshops on such topics as resume and cover letter writing, job search via the Internet, professional etiquette, workplace skills, interview skills and dress for success. Students must register for each of these workshops and may sign up for all workshops offered. Look for the Workshop Series!
C. INDIVIDUALIZED ADVISEMENT:
Students may receive one-to-one advising to address specific concerns or questions regarding their resume and/or cover letter. Students may also leave their resume and/or cover letter to be critiqued and may discuss the critique with the Resume Specialist when they return to collect the resume. Once approved, students may utilize PDP's facsimile machine to fax their resume to prospective employers.
Students are encouraged to include their approved resume in the Job Assistance Office's Resume Referral Service, Rm. 3138N, 212-237- 8754, sgalloway@jjay.cuny.edu
D. INFORMATIONAL HANDOUTS:
PDP maintains information on various aspects of professional protocol and etiquette. Students may peruse booklets on "Your Resume--Key to a successful job search," "Job Interview Skills--How to get the job you want," "Developing Workplace Skills" and "About Improving your Interpersonal Skills." Furthermore, students may view videotapes on professional etiquette and human resource management issues, so students are encouraged to inquire about specific professional development concerns. |
Office Hours
The PDP Lab operates from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays.
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