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| This quarter, our schedule
is loaded with events and workshops designed
to help you choose the right major, find
a job or internship, or to apply for just
the right graduate school - and get accepted.
Schedule us into your life and then show
up - We're here to help!
Workshop
Schedules are available in PDF format. Download
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FAIRS (see
Career Fairs for more details)
- International
Expo – Monday, October 5, 10:00
a.m.-2:30 p.m., Arbor Mall
- Fall Career Fair –Thursday,
October 15, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Corwin Pavilion
*Early
Student Arrival: 12 noon - 1:00pm
| PREPARE
FOR THE FALL CAREER FAIR |
We have several events to help you prepare
for the fair.
Résumé Writing
Thursday, October 1, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
See Workshops to Help You Land a Job below for content
details.
SPECIAL
RÉSUMÉ WRITING WORKSHOPS:
Writing a Science
and Technical Résumé for the Career
Fair
Monday, October 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Writing
a Business Resume Even if You're Not a Biz-Econ Student
Tuesday, October 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Translating
Your Social Science or Humanities Degree into a Winning
Résumé
Wednesday, October 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Interview Skills
Wednesday, October 7, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
See “Workshops to Help You Land a Job”below for content details.
Thursday,
October 8, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Come to Career Services with a hard copy of your résumé to get
feedback so you can polish it up in time for next week’s fair!
How to
Work a Career Fair
Thursday, October
8, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Stick around after Resumania to hear employers provide
tips about how you can make the most out of attending. Don’t
miss out on this one!
We have several new events
to help you prepare for the fair.
Résumé Writing
Thursday, October 1, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
See Workshops to Help You Land a Job below for content
details.
| WORKSHOPS TO HELP YOU LAND
A JOB |
Résumé Writing
We’ll walk through the process of writing a résumé and cover letter targeted to a specific job posting. You’ll
learn the steps to take to put your best foot forward
when writing job search correspondence.
Thursday, October 1, 4:00pm
- 5:00pm Get ready for the career fairs!
Monday, November 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Writing
a Science and Technical Résumé for the Career Fair
Monday, October 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Writing a Business
Resume – Even if You’re
Not a Biz-Econ Student
Tuesday, October 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Translating
Your Social Science or Humanities Degree into a Winning
Résumé
Wednesday, October 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Interview Skills
Want to learn how to shine in an interview? Come to this workshop where we’ll
discuss what to expect in an interview, how to prepare appropriately, and how
to let your best qualifications come across in the interview.
Wednesday, October 7, 4:00pm - 5:00pm Get ready
for the career fairs!
Monday, October 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm.
Tuesday, November 17, 4:00pm - 5:0pm
LinkedIn-Facebook With a Suit On!
Your
professional network of trusted contacts gives you an advantage in your
career, and is one of your most valuable assets. With
over 47 million members in over 200 countries, LinkedIn
exists to help you make better use of your professional
network and help the people you trust in return. This
workshop will show you how to get started using this
valuable networking and job search tool. You’ll
learn how to create a profile, how to network with
alumni and other career professionals, how to take advantage of groups,
how to research companies and career paths, and much more.
Tuesday, October 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Monday, October 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Best Tricks for
Finding Jobs
Learn how to use GauchoLink for finding jobs/internships;
company websites; industry/professional association
websites; alumni networks; chambers of commerce
and more. We will also suggest some ways to focus on entry level openings! Walk away with “real jobs/internships” for “real careers”you
think you want.
Tuesday, October 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Monday, November 9, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
GRADUATE SCHOOLUATE
SCHOOL
Go, Go Grad School-
Fall is prime-time for applying to graduate
school. This workshop will provide you with valuable information on the graduate school application process including researching graduate schools, getting effective letters of recommendation, writing outstanding personal statements, and accessing campus resources to help you with the application process. This
information is most helpful to students in the early
stages of their graduate school planning process.
Wednesday, October 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm Get
ready for Graduate & Professional School
Day!
Thursday, November 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
| GRADUATE
SCHOOL WEEK • NOVEMBER 2 - 5 |
Graduate and Professional
School Day
Thinking about graduate school? Here's a
great opportunity to meet informally with graduate program
admissions officers from over 80 schools in
a lively outdoor event. All academic fields of
study and most professions are represented. Come and
ask questions about admissions
criteria, the curriculum, etc.
Thursday, November
5, 10:00am - 2:00pm, Arbor Mall
APPLICATION STRATEGY WORKSHOPS:
In this series of workshops, learn about
the different types of programs, admissions requirements,
and effective application strategies. All
class levels are welcome!
Is There an MBA in Your Future?
This workshop will explore career options for MBA
graduates and discuss the pros and cons of obtaining
Masters in Business Administration. Learn
admissions requirements and gain effective application
strategies
to GET ADMITTED!
Monday, November 2, 3:00pm -4:00pm
*Attending this workshop will also help
you get the most mileage out of the extremely
valuable and informative MBA
Admissions Panel on Thursday, November 5, 4:00
- 5:30pm
Applying to
Law School- All
class levels are welcome!
This workshop will discuss the major aspects of the law school admissions process including, selecting programs to apply to, submitting the application, preparing for the LSAT, selecting recommenders, and writing an effective personal statement and diversity essay.
Monday, November 2, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
*Attending this workshop will
also help you get the most mileage out of the extremely
valuable and informative Law School
Admissions Panel on Thursday, November. 5, 2:30
- 4:00pm
Grad School and
Career Options in Counseling Psychology
This jam-packed workshop will discuss the types
of psychology programs available & help you choose which programs suit you best. Take the guesswork & anxiety out of the application process. Learn about admission criteria, how to prepare strong application materials, and mastering the admission interview. All
class levels are welcome!
Tuesday, November 3, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
*Attending this
workshop will also help you get the most mileage
out of the extremely valuable and informative
upcoming Psych
School Admissions Panel on Wednesday, November
4, 5:00 - 6:30pm
Writing a Great Statement of Purpose
Are you having trouble getting started with your personal
statement for graduate or professional school? Have you finished yours, but feel unsure whether it’s saying the right things the right way? In this fifty minute workshop, you will get tips for brainstorming, composing, and revising your statement of purpose for graduate or professional school. Bring
your questions and rough drafts to this lively
interactive session conducted by the writing experts
from the Campus Learning Assistance Services (CLAS).
Tuesday,November 3, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
TEST STRATEGY WORKSHOPS
In these workshops, you’ll
learn about the structure and types of questions
on the exams,
meet an expert instructor who will walk you through
difficult questions, and learn proven strategies
you can use on test day.
GMAT Strategy
Session (Co-hosted
by the Princeton Review)
Monday, November 2, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSAT Strategy
Session (Co-hosted
by the Princeton Review)
Monday,November 2, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
GRE Strategy
Session (Co-hosted
by KAPLAN)
Thinking
about grad school? The Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
is a standardized test required for most graduate
programs, with exception of law, medicine, and
business. Attend this session to learn from
a KAPLAN GRE expert instructor about the content
of the GRE, the types of questions you’ll
encounter, and techniques and strategies to maximize
your performance. Walk out of this GRE sample class
better prepared for the GRE!"
Tuesday,
November 3, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
MCAT Strategy
Session (Co-hosted
by KAPLAN)
At this MCAT strategy session
co-hosted by KAPLAN, you’ll learn about the structure of the test and the types of questions you’ll
see, meet an expert instructor who will walk you
through some difficult questions, and learn some
proven strategies
that you can use on test day.
Tuesday, November
3, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
ADMISSIONS PANELS
In
each of these workshops, panels of admissions
evaluators
will talk about what they look for in graduate
school applications. Get an insider's
perspective and acquire an important edge in the
admissions process.
Teaching & Higher
Education Admissions Panel
Meet representatives from top educational programs
and learn about the various degrees offered. Discover what evaluators look for in the application package (GPA, standardized test score, personal statement, letters of recommendation, work & volunteer experience, résumé,
etc.).
Wednesday, November 4, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Psych and Social Work School Admissions Panel
Gain important insight into graduate and professional
schools in psychology from admissions evaluators
themselves. You’ll learn the various programs offered such as PsyD, PhD, School Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Marriage Family Therapy and Masters in Social Work. Learn what reviewers look for in the application package (GPA, standardized test score, personal statement, letters of recommendation, work & volunteer experience, resume, etc.). Get an insider’s
perspective and acquire an important edge in the
admissions process.
Wednesday, November 4, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Law School Admissions
Panel
A panel of law school admissions evaluators will
comment on how they review the components of the
application
package (GPA, LSAT, personal statement, letters
of recommendation, work/volunteer experience, resume,
etc.). Get an insider’s perspective
and gain an important edge in the admissions process.
Thursday, November 5, 2:30pm -4:00pm
MBA Admissions Panel
A panel of MBA admissions evaluators will comment
on how they review the components of the application
package (GPA, GMAT, work experience, letters of
recommendation, personal statement, resume, etc.). Get an insider’s perspective on what’s
being assessed during the interview and the types
of candidates that gain their attention.
Thursday, November 5, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Health Professions Admissions Panel
Are you considering a career in the health professions?
Come learn more about the admissions requirements
for a variety of health professions schools. This
is a great opportunity to speak directly to admissions
officers, so bring your questions, and learn what
qualities can make you a stronger candidate!
Thursday, November 5, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Student Resource
Building, Multipurpose Room
International Graduate Degree Programs
Interested in an international career? Learn about MA programs in international
policy; international business; international trade or environmental policy;
and translation and interpretation; how to apply; how to afford it through
scholarships and fellowships and pros and cons of doing it abroad. Specific
details will be provided by Monterey Institute and Austra Learn with more
than 32 university programs in Australia and New Zealand.
Thursday, November 5,
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: TBA
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Various Paths to K-12 Teaching
Are you an undergrad, thinking about becoming a teacher
for elementary, middle school, or high school students? The budget crisis can’t last forever! This
informational workshop will provide you with insights
to the different routes to becoming a teacher.
Tuesday, October 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Science Intership
Opportunities
Come learn about local, state, and national field-based and lab-based science
internships and other opportunities. We'll provide information
on how to get involved and apply, as well as a list of opportunities. Don'tt
miss these workshops! (Summer internships deadlines begin as early as January.)
Field-Based Internships - Recommended for EEMB Majors
Monday, November 9, 4:00pm - 5:30pm.
Lab-Based Internships - Recommended for MCDB, Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors
Monday, November 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
| GOING GLOBAL - INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS |
Internships in
Spain and Central & Latin
America
Come learn about summer career oriented internships during and after graduation
in Spain, Mexico, Costa Rica, Chile and Uruguay available through ADELANTE.
Monday, October 5, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Peace
Corps Information Sessions
Meet
our campus Peace Corps recruiter and learn the realities
and possibilities of joining the Peace Corps. Fantastic opportunity for those seriously considering a career in international affairs or development. Open
to all majors.
Monday, October 5, 4:00pm -5:30pm
Thursday, October 15, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday, November 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Careers & Internships
in the Foreign Service
Meet our West Coast UCLA Diplomat-in-Residence, Ed
Kolakowski. He will share the realities and opportunities of a career in the foreign service. Learn about the five career tracks, which ones are in demand, as well as how to prepare for the Foreign Service Exam. He’ll
also talk about more than 1,000 internship opportunities
with the Dept. of State.
Tuesday, October 6, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
JET Program
Spend a year in Japan helping K-12 children learn English. Assist
a Japanese English instructor in a public school setting
while learning more about the language and culture. Open
to December and June graduates. Deadline
is early December.
Monday, October 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
| JUST FOR GRADUATE
STUDENTS |
Interview Skills for Graduate Students
In this workshop we will review the interview process for graduate students
seeking employment outside of the academy. Students will learn what to expect in interviews conducted for the business industry, social service and/or government positions. Strategies
for answering typical questions as well as behavioral interview scenarios
will be reviewed.
Tuesday, October 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Writing
Your Résumé/CV
In the current job market, many graduate students
will explore post-graduate employment both in education
and the private sector. Each setting requires different job search strategies and paperwork. This workshop will give graduate students an overview of how to conduct a job search in each setting, as well as information on how to write a résumé and
vitae.
Thursday, October 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Fall Interviews Begin
October 12, 2009 |
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