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Build your professional development skills in August

The Professional Development Center aims to provide Case Western Reserve University employees with comprehensive, high-quality learning and development resources that advance the performance of the individual and the university. The center supports staff in achieving their professional development goals.

The center offers one-on-one career development support, including help with the following:

  • Resume review
  • Cover letter writing
  • Interview preparations or mock interviews
  • Talking through career options
  • Preparing for difficult conversations with supervisors or colleagues
  • Relationship-building strategies
  • How to make the most out of performance review forms and meetings
  • Personalized training recommendations
  • Recommendations for self-guided team building strategies
  • Career planning
  • Identifying, understanding and explaining your transferable skills
  • How to highlight unique experiences on a resume or in your current work
  • Understanding job descriptions and the application process
  • Zoom etiquette for meetings, interviews, etc.
  • Strategies for productivity, time management and collaboration

Interested in one of the categories above or have something else in mind? Schedule a 30-minute consultation to discuss your ideas and get help navigating resources available on campus. Learn more about Career Development Consultations and sign up for a 30-minute meeting.

While the center’s Supervisor Training Program has concluded for this school year, it will be back in the fall with new programs for groups.

Get quick tips and tricks and just to stay in touch with the center, by following follow @cwru_pdc on Instagram or email askhr@case.edu.