Session 1: Workplace Expectations Professionalism | VIRTUAL

Facilitator: Vashti Moffett | Coordinator of Student Organizations, University of North Texas

Session Description:

This session introduces students to both explicit and unspoken workplace expectations, such as time management, interpersonal conduct, and organizational norms. Through discussion and real-world scenarios, students will explore how professional behavior impacts credibility, workplace relationships, and long-term career success.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this session, students will be able to:

• Define professionalism and identify common workplace expectations across professional settings
• Apply strategies for accountability, reliability, and ethical decision-making in professional environments
• Evaluate how professional behavior influences workplace relationships, organizational culture, and career advancement

Session 2: Workplace Adaptability & Professional Resiliance | VIRTUAL

Facilitator: Nailah Bayo, M. Ed. | Assistand Director of Training and Leadership Development, University of Texas-Arlington

Session Description:
Change is constant in today’s professional world, and the ability to adapt with confidence is a critical skill for long-term success. This session will focus on developing adaptability, resilience, and stress management techniques that empower students to navigate transitions, handle constructive feedback, and remain effective under pressure. Through reflective discussions, case studies, and scenario-based activities, students will learn how to maintain professionalism, embrace growth opportunities, and strengthen their emotional endurance in dynamic work environments.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this session, students will be able to:

• Define workplace adaptability and explain its importance in professional growth.
• Apply strategies for receiving and implementing constructive feedback effectively.
• Identify personal stress triggers and practice techniques for managing stress in a professional setting.
• Demonstrate resilience by reframing challenges and setbacks as opportunities for development.
• Evaluate how adaptability and resilience contribute to long-term career success and workplace culture.

Session 3: From Student Leader to Standout Candidate: Resume Building Like a Pro | VIRTUAL

Facilitator: Dr. Christa Coffey| Director of Student Activities, University of North Texas

Session Description:
A resume is often the first impression an employer has of a candidate, and it can make or break an opportunity. This session provides students with the foundational tools to build a strong, polished resume that highlights transferable skills and career potential. Students will learn best practices for formatting, tailoring resumes to specific roles, and showcasing experiences beyond the classroom.

Students will also gain insight into how employers and graduate programs evaluate candidates, helping them understand not just what to include, but why it matters. The feedback and tools provided are designed to be reused-whether preparing for interviews, reoutine resume updating, or reflecting on leadership experiences years after graduation.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this session, students will be able to:

• Recognize the essential components of a professional resume.
• Translate academic, co-curricular, and leadership experiences into career-ready language.
• Construct a draft resume using industry-appropriate formatting and structure.
• Critique sample resumes to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

Session 4: Etiquette Dinner | IN-PERSON March 24th | 6pm | Attire: Business Professional

Program Coordinators: UNT Career Center

This is an interactive etiquette dinner experience designed to help college students navigate professional meals with confidence. Whether you’re attending a networking dinner, interview meal, conference, or formal event, this experience breaks down the “unwritten rules” of professional dining in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.

Participants will enjoy a guided meal while learning essential dining etiquette, professional communication skills, and strategies for making a strong impression at the table. From knowing which fork to use to mastering conversation and networking during a meal, students will leave feeling prepared, polished, and confident for real-world professional settings.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this experience, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate proper dining etiquette in professional and formal settings
• Navigate multi-course meals with confidence (utensils, place settings, and table manners)
• Practice professional conversation and networking during meals
• Understand how dining etiquette impacts first impressions and professional presence
• Feel prepared for interview dinners, networking events, and business meals

Session 5: Ready, Set, HIRED!  Mock Interviewing and Resume Feedback Experience| IN-PERSON March 4

As the culminating experience of Beyond the Degree, Ready, Set, HIRED is a high-impact mock interview and resume feedback opportunity designed for college student leaders who want actionable, long-term results -not just practice.  During this session, students will participate in mock interviews with hiring managers and received personalized feedack on their resume, built refernencing concepts gained from previous sessions, and interview performance. Rather than general advice, students leave with clear language, refined talking points, and concrete strategies they can continue to reference in future interviews, applications, and professional conversations.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this session, students will be able to:

• Apply detailed, personalized feedback to strengthen resumes and future revisions
• Reference interview feedback to refine answers across multiple interview settings
• Confidently articulate leadership experiences using employer-ready language
• Identify recurring strengths and growth areas to guide ongoing professional development
• Use feedback frameworks and notes as preparation tools for future interviews, applications, and networking conversations

This isn’t just practice — it’s feedback you can use again and again.