(In-Person Night) Resume and Personal Pitch Revisit + Capstone Reflections
Event Overview
Join us for our final in-person session focused on revisiting your resume and personal pitch, incorporating your capstone experience into your career materials, and reflecting on your growth throughout the COOP program.
Fellows will have the opportunity to reconnect with their cohorts, receive peer feedback, finalize their resumes with capstone project accomplishments, and participate in pod check-ins with pod Captains.
Agenda
6:30–6:40 PM | ASU Local Introduction
Welcome from ASU Local and an introduction to the space.
Overview of the evening's agenda and objectives.
6:40–6:55 PM | Welcome, Food & Mingling
Grab food, connect with fellow COOP participants, and catch up with your cohort.
Captains will help fellows get settled before transitioning into the evening's activities.
6:55–7:10 PM | Pod Check-Ins & Pod Forms
Gather with your assigned cohort and COOP Captain.
Complete pod check-ins and any outstanding pod forms.
Share updates, ask questions, and reflect on your progress.
7:10–7:30 PM | Personal Pitch Revisit & Peer Practice
Revisit your personal pitch and practice delivering it with a peer.
Exchange constructive feedback on clarity, confidence, storytelling, and career goals.
Practice incorporating your COOP and capstone experiences into your pitch.
7:30–8:00 PM | Resume Revisit & Capstone Bullet Workshop
Collaborate with peers to review and finalize your resumes.
Incorporate capstone project experience into your resume bullets, highlighting relevant skills, tools, accomplishments, and measurable impact.
Exchange feedback to strengthen bullet points and identify any remaining revisions.
8:00–8:20 PM | Capstone Reflections & Group Discussion
Reflect on your capstone experience, including key takeaways, challenges, and accomplishments.
Discuss the skills and experiences you've developed throughout the COOP program.
Share how you plan to communicate your capstone experience in interviews, networking conversations, and job applications.
8:20–8:30 PM | Closing Announcements & Departure
Review final reminders and outstanding career-readiness action items.
Share final reflections and thank ASU Local and everyone who supported the session.
Gather your belongings and prepare for departure.
Reminders
Arrive on time: Please arrive promptly so we can make the most of our time together.
Bring your laptop: You'll need it to edit your resume and incorporate capstone bullets.
Come prepared: Have your current resume and personal pitch ready to review and practice.
Be collaborative: Come ready to give and receive constructive feedback from your peers.
Dress code: Professional attire is encouraged, but we understand that some fellows will be arriving directly from work.
We look forward to bringing everyone together for our final in-person session before our end of cycle celebration! Let's celebrate how far we've come, strengthen our career materials, and finish the program on a strong note.