CSUF Career Center Spring Workshops & Events by Career Center

Calendar of Workshops & Events

january february march april may

PREP FOR SUCCESS CAREER CENTER BOOT CAMP These workshops are configured to get you prepared to be successful for interviews and career fairs. Presented by Career Center Staff.

On-Campus Interview (OCI) Orientations

Succeed at the Career Fair

Many employers conduct interviews on-campus for the off-campus jobs they post in the Titan Connection Jobs Database. Attendance is strongly recommended prior to the OCI.

Learn how to research companies, what to wear, what to say, what to do and expect in order to succeed at our Spring 2017 recruitment events.

Wednesday, January 24 | 3:30PM - 4:30PM LH 208 Computer Lab Tuesday, January 30 | 10:00AM - 11:00AM LH 208 Computer Lab Monday, February 5 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM LH 208 Computer Lab Wednesday, February 7 | 5:30PM - 6:30PM LH 208 Computer Lab Friday, February 16 | 2:00PM - 3:00PM LH 208 Computer Lab Thursday, February 22 | 5:00PM - 6:00PM LH 208 Computer Lab Friday, February 23 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM LH 208 Computer Lab

Thursday, February 8 | 9:30AM - 10:30AM Webinar Monday, February 12 | 2:00PM - 3:00PM LH 210G Wednesday, February 28 (ft. Cintas) LH 210G

12:00PM - 1:30PM

Wednesday, April 11 | 3:30PM - 5:00PM LH 210G

Writing Your Best Resume and Cover Letter Get key tips and pointers from our specialists to get your resume and cover letter ready to help you land your dream career.

Thursday, February 8 | 3:30PM - 5:00PM LH 210G Tuesday, March 20 | 11:30AM - 1:00PM LH 210G

GRAD SCHOOL PREPARATION Industry Insider: Azusa Pacific University Graduate Programs Wednesday, January 24 | 2:00PM - 3:00PM

LH 210G

GRE Strategy Session ft. The Princeton Review

Wednesday, January 31 | 1:00PM - 2:00PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

GRE Practice Test Day ft. The Princeton Review

Writing a Statement of Purpose for a HHD graduate program This webinar will help you begin the writing process and give you a step-by-step guide of what to do.

Monday, February 5 | 5:30PM - 6:30PM Webinar Thursday, February 22 | 5:30PM - 6:30PM Webinar

Saturday, February 17 | 8:00AM - 12:00PM

LH 210G

FROM HERE TO CAREER: INTERNSHIPS

Internships for Arts Majors

with Laura Neal Tuesday, February 6 | 5:00PM - 6:00PM LH 210G Wednesday, February 21 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM LH 210G Thursday, March 1 | 4:30PM - 5:30PM Arts Student Success Center, VA 280A

Real Talk with Real Interns

with Stephanie Reyes Friday, February 2 | 3:00PM - 4:30PM LH 210G

Maximizing Your Internship Experience

with Cassandra Thompson

Learn how to make the most of your internship experience, through building relationships, etiquette, and best practices for a future career.

Thursday, February 22 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM LH 210G Wednesday, March 21 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM LH 210G

Advanced Interviewing: Answering Tough Questions

with CSUF Career Center Tuesday, April 10 | 12:00PM - 1:30PM LH 210G

JOB SEARCH 101 Interview Tool Kit: Ace Your Interview

with CSUF Career Center

Wednesday, January 31 | 3:00PM - 4:30PM LH 208 Computer Lab Thursday, February 8 | 2:00PM - 3:30PM LH 208 Computer Lab Tuesday, February 27 | 12:00PM - 1:30PM LH 208 Computer Lab Friday, March 16 | 11:00AM - 12:30PM LH 208 Computer Lab Friday, April 13 | 12:30PM - 2:00PM LH 208 Computer Lab Wednesday, April 18 | 5:00PM - 6:30PM LH 208 Computer Lab

Interviewing 101: Learn the Basics

with CSUF Career Center

Wednesday, February 28 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM

LH 210G

Resume Rush (Drive-thru)

with CSUF Career Center

Bring a hard copy of your resume to receive feedback to make a great first impression at the next career fair or networking event you attend!

Wednesday, February 14 | 11:00AM - 1:00PM LH 208 Wednesday, March 7 | 11:00AM - 1:00PM LH 208 Wednesday, April 18 | 11:00AM - 1:00PM LH 208 Wednesday, May 9 | 11:00AM - 1:00PM LH 208

Calm Interview Nerves

with Cassandra Thompson

Attend this workshop to learn how to fight your fears through preparation techniques and tips to help you land the position.

Thursday, April 12 | 4:00PM - 5:00PM LH 210G

SOCIAL MEDIA BOOT CAMP Get help with the creation, development and utilization of your LinkedIn account, including assistance with your profile and tips on networking. Learn how to use LinkedIn and utilize these skills during the lab session. Presented by Career Center Staff.

LinkedIn: Create Your Profile and Network

Monday, February 5 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

LinkedIn: How to Set Up Your Network

Thursday, March 1 | 12:00PM - 1:30PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

LinkedIn: How to Leverage Your Network

Thursday, April 12 | 12:00PM - 1:30PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

Wednesday, May 2 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM LH 208 Computer Lab

REAL-WORLD INSIGHT INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT Industry Insider: VMware Inc.

with CSUF Career Center

Learn about product lines, what makes VMware unique from others, and delving into our available Internship and New Graduate opportunities.

Wednesday, February 14 | 3:00PM - 4:30PM CS 206

Industry Insider: NAVAIR - Naval Air Systems Command

with CSUF Career Center

Discuss employment opportunities as a civilian employee of the Navy.

Thursday, February 15 | 3:00PM - 4:30PM CS 206

Teacher Job Fair Boot Camp

with Miguel Martinez

Students in a teaching credential program should take full advantage of the Teacher Job Fair, taking place on March 13. Learn how to research and engage schools and organizations attending the Teacher Job Fair.

Saturday, March 10 | 9:00AM - 12:00PM LH 208 Computer Lab

Resumes for Creatives

with Laura Neal

If you have creative skills and are seeking a career to apply them, don’t use a basic resume! Learn when and how to make visually unique resumes to showcase creative abilities.

A Day in the Life of a Food Scientist

Monday, February 26 | 2:00PM - 3:00PM LH 210G

Learn about what a food scientist does, different areas within food science, and opportunities in the field and Chapman University's MS in Food Science.

Wednesday, March 21 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM Arts Student Success Center, VA 280A

with Stephanie Reyes

Thursday, February 22 | 3:00PM - 4:30PM LH 210G

Exploring Careers in Non-Profit with Elizabeth Munoz

Get an overview of the non-profit industry, career options, and resources, as well as strategies to get started in fields such as advocacy, philanthropy, etc.

Monday, March 5 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM LH 210G

Careers in Non-Profit Panel with Elizabeth Munoz

Get advice from a variety of speakers working in non-profit organizations. Learn about non-profit careers. Network one-on-one with speakers.

Tuesday, April 10 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM LH 210G

FAST TRACK YOUR CAREER Networking For Success: How to Start Your Network

Network for Success: Network Naturally

Attend this workshop to learn how to create your network and start finding internship and career leads.

How do you enter a room full of strangers, start a conversation and connect? Learn tips to make you a natural at working a room and building relationships.

with Cassandra Thompson

Wednesday, February 7 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM LH 210G

Real Talk: Alumnus Sarah Aviles w/ 85°C Bakery Cafe with Stephanie Reyes

Hear from a successful Titan who’s now a recruiter with 85°C Bakery Cafe share tips and advice on the job search process and more!

with Cassandra Thompson

Tuesday, February 27 | 3:00PM - 4:00PM LH 210G

Professional Etiquette 101: Writing Emails and Much More! with CSUF Career Center

Learn verbal and non-verbal communication skills, how to write emails, punctuality, diversity and more! Walk away from this workshop with the confidence to write that email and conquer the professional world.

Wednesday, February 7 | 2:00PM - 3:00PM LH 210G

Thursday, March 21 | 5:30PM - 7:00PM LH 210G

Network for Success: You Got Their Business Card, Now What?

Slice of Advice: Art Works

Turn a business card into a relationship and gain career opportunities. Learn conversation starters, email etiquette, and other tips to network effectively.

This panel of arts alumni will talk about how to work as an artist - how to survive and thrive - because art works!

with Cassandra Thompson

Tuesday, February 20 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM LH 210G

with Laura Neal

Tuesday, April 10 | 11:45AM - 12:45PM TBD

HEALTH PROFESSIONS EXPOSED (HPE) Health Professions Exposed (HPE) consists of a series of workshops designed to inform students about preparing, engaging and succeeding in the health professions field. Presented by Elizabeth Munoz.

How to be a Competitive Applicant

Get Involved with CSUF Allied Health Academy

Hear it From Your Peers: How to Get Into Professional School

Exploring Careers in Healthcare Professions Panel

Monday, March 19 | 11:00AM - 12:30PM LH 210G Monday, March 19 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM LH 210G

Writing a Health Professions Statement of Purpose Tuesday, March 20 | 2:00PM - 3:30PM LH 210G

Tuesday, March 20 | 4:00PM - 5:00PM LH 210G

Wednesday, March 21 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM LH 210G

Get Involved: An Employer Spotlight

Thursday, March 22 | 10:00AM - 11:00AM LH 210G

Interviewing for Health Professions Schools Thursday, March 22 | 1:00PM - 2:30PM LH 210G

DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE What does diversity in the workplace actually mean? Come to this workshop series to hear from employers and professionals that will share what "diversity" means and looks like in their respective organizations. Presented by Stephanie Reyes and Janette L. Hyder.

Diversity in the Workplace Employer Panel

How to Showcase Your Job Skills to Employers w/ WAIV & DSS

Interviewing & Resume Skills for Student Veterans

Tackling the Interview Process w/ LGBTQ Resource Center

Friday, March 2 | 12:00PM - 1:30PM LH 210G

Friday, March 9 (ft. Cintas) | 12:00PM - 1:30PM LH 210G

Thursday, March 15 | 3:00PM - 4:30PM LH 210G

Friday, March 16 | 2:00PM - 3:30PM LH 210G

Salary Negotiation: Know Your Worth! w/ WoMenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center

Thursday, March 22 (ft. Enterprise) | 3:30PM - 5:00PM LH 210G

LIFE AFTER COLLEGE Tackling School Loans to Credit Card Debt

with Marcela Rojas Tuesday, February 6 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM LH 210G

Rent Smart and Love Your New Place with CSUF Career Center Thursday, March 15 | 12:30PM - 1:30PM LH 210G

One Year From Now with CSUF Career Center

Wednesday, April 11 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM LH 210G

JANUARY 1/24 Wednesday Industry Insider: Azusa Pacific University Graduate Programs 2 00 3 00 PM

LH 210G

1/31 Wednesday

1/30 tuesday

oci orientation 10 00 11 00 AM

Interview Toolkit: Are you ready to ace your interview? 3 00 4 30

LH 208 Computer Lab

oci orientation 3 30 4 30 PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

GRE STRATEGY SESSION 1 00 2 00

LH 208 Computer Lab

FEBRUARY 4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

1 2 7 8 9 14 15 16 21 22 23 28

3 10 17 24

2/2 Friday Real Talk with Real Interns 3 00 4 30 PM

LH 210G

2/5 Monday oci orientation 12 0 0 1 0 0 PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

LinkedIn: create your profile & Network 4 00 5 30 PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

1 2 7 8 9 14 15 16 21 22 23 28

3 10 17 24

2/8 Thursday succeed at the Career fair 9 30 10 30 AM

Webinar

Interview Toolkit: ace youR interview 2 00 3 30 PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

Writing Your best resume & Cover Letter 3 30 5 00 PM

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

1 2 7 8 9 14 15 16 21 22 23 28

2/21 WednesDAY Internships for Arts Majors 12 00 100 PM

LH 210G

2/22 THursday Maximizing Your Internship Experience 12 00 100 PM

LH 210G

2/12 monday

3 10 17 24

A day in the life of a food scientist 00 30 3 PM 4 PM LH 210G

Writing a Statement of Purpose for a HHD Graduate Program 5 30 6 30 PM

Webinar

2/6 Tuesday LIfe after college: Tackling School Loans to credit card debt 12 0 0 10 0 PM

LH 210G

oci orientation 5 00 6 00

2/14 Wednesday

Writing a Statement of Purpose for a HHD Graduate Program 5 30 6 30

LH 210G

Resume Rush (Drive Thru) 11 00 100 AM

Industry Insider: WMWare Inc 3 00 4 30 PM

LH 210G

LH 208 Computer Lab

Webinar

LH 210G

CS 206

Internships for arts majors 5 00 6 00 PM

Succeed at the Career fair 2 00 3 00

2/23 Friday oci orientation 12 00 1 00 PM

2/15 Thursday

LH 208 Computer Lab

2/26 Monday 2/7 Wednesday Network for success: How to start your network 12 0 0 10 0 PM

LH 210G

Real Talk: Alumnus Sarah Aviles w/ 85Â°C Bakery Cafe 2 00 3 00 PM

LH 210G

2 00 PM

TSU Pavilions

CS 206

2/16 Friday oci orientation 2 00 3 00 PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

2/17 Saturday GRE Free Practice Test Day 8 00 12 00 AM

LH 210G

2/20 Tuesday Network for success: You Got their business card, now what? 12 00 100 PM

LH 210G

Resumes for Creatives 2 00 3 00 PM

Industry Insider: NAVAIR Naval Air Systems Command 3 00 4 30

LH 208 Computer Lab

oci orientation 5 30 6 30 PM

10 00

LH 210G

2/27 Tuesday Interview tool kit: ace your interview 12 00 130 PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

Network for success: Network Naturally 3 00 4 00 PM

LH 210G

2/28 Wednesday succeed at the Career fair w Cintas 12 00 130 PM

LH 210G

Interviewing 101: Learn the basics 4 00 5 30 PM

LH 210G

MARCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

3/1 Thursday

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

3/13 Tuesday

LH 210G

LH 208 Computer Lab

Internships for Arts Majors 4 30 5 30 PM

Arts Student Success Center, VA 280A

3/2 Friday

5 00

8 00

TSU Pavilions

3/15 Thursday

Diversity in the workplace Employer Panel 12 0 0 130

3/5 Monday

How to Showcase your job skills to employers w/ waiv & dss 3 00 4 30

LH 210G

Exploring Careers in Non-Profit 12 0 0 100 PM

LH 210G

3/7 Wednesday Resume Rush (Drive Thru) 11 0 0 10 0 AM

LH 210G

3/8 Thursday

3/16 Friday Interview tool kit: ace your interview 11 00 12 30 AM

LH 208 Computer Lab

Tackling the Interview process w/ LGBTQ Resource Center 2 00 3 30 PM

LH 210G

10 3 0

2 30

TSU Pavilions

HPE: Writing a Health Professions Statement of Purpose 2 00 3 30 PM

LIfe after college: RENT SMART AND LOVE YOUR NEW PLACE 12 30 130

3/20 Tuesday Writing Your best resume & Cover Letter 30 00 11 AM 1 PM

LinkedIn: How to set up your Network 12 0 0 13 0 AM

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

3/19 MondAY

LH 210G

HPE: Get Involved with CSUF Allied Health Academy 4 00 5 00 PM

LH 210G

3/21 WednesDAY Resumes for Creatives 12 00 100 PM

Arts Student Success Center, VA 280A

Maximizing Your Internship Experience 00 00 12 PM 1PM LH 210G

HPE: Exploring Careers in Healthcare Professions panel 4 00 5 30 PM

LH 210G

Professional etiquette 101: Writing Emails & Much More 5 30 7 00 PM

LH 210G

3/9 Friday Interviewing & Resume skills for student veterans ft. cintas 12 0 0 130 PM

LH 210G

3/10 Saturday

HPE: How to be a Competitive Applicant 11 00 12 30 AM

LH 210G

HPE: Hear it from your peers: How to get into professional school 4 00 5 30 PM

LH 210G

3/22 Thursday HPE: Get Involved: An Employer spotlight 10 00 11 00 AM

HPE: Interviewing for Health Professions schools 1 00 2 30 PM

LH 210G

Teacher Job Fair Boot Camp 9 0 0 12 00 AM

LH 210G

Salary Negotiation: Know Your Worth! w/ The WoMenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center ft. enterprise 3 30 5 00

LH 208 Computer Lab

LH 210G

APRIL 1 2 8 9 15 16 22 23 29 30

3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28

4/3 Tuesday

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

4/11 Wednesday

10 0 0

2 00 PM

Interview tool kit: ace your interview

succeed at the Career fair 3 30 5 00

4/18 WednesDAY

4/10 Tuesday Advanced interviewing: Answering tough questions 12 0 0 13 0 PM

LH 210G

TBD

2 00 PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

Resume Rush (Drive Thru) 11 00 100

4/12 Thursday Calm Interview Nerves 4 00 5 00 PM

LinkedIn: How to Leverage your Network 00 30 12 PM 1PM

LH 210G

Interview tool kit: ace your interview

5 00 PM

6 30 PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

4/19 ThursDAY INTERNSHIP & CAREER EXPO

LH 208 Computer Lab

careers in non-profit panel 4 00 5 30 PM

12 30

LH 210G

Slice of Advice: Art Works 11 4 5 12 4 5

4/13 Friday

LIfe after college: One Year from now 00 00 12 PM 1PM LH 210G

TSU Pavilions

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

3 00 7 00 PM

TSU Pavilions

MAY 5/2 Wednesday

5/9 Wednesday

LinkedIn: How to Leverage your Network 00 30 4 PM 5 PM

Resume Rush (Drive Thru) 11 00 100

LH 208 Computer Lab

LH 208

5/10 Thursday

10 00

2 00

TSU Pavilions

CAREER CENTER RESOURCES TITAN CONNECTION TITAN CONNECTION is your one-stop shop to search for opportunities With each passing year, the job market continues to be highly saturated and ultra-competitive. As a CSUF student, you can stay ahead by keeping your career opportunities at the forefront of your collegiate life using Titan Connection. With ample listings of workshops and career fairs, a Titan Connection account can lead you to your future career.

• Full-Time and Part-Time Employment

• Upload your resume(s) and cover letter(s)

• Internships (Academic & Paid)

• Create a resume via Titan Resume Builder

• Volunteer/ Service-Learning Opportunities

• Search for employers of your interest

• On-Campus Positions (Student Assistant, Research)

• Register for events and workshops • Take a Free Interest Assessment to ﬁnd your career path

Registering for Titan Connection In order to utilize the features and resources of Titan Connection, you must register by performing the following:

1. Go to www.fullerton.edu/career

4. Log in with your portal information

2. Select “Students - Find Jobs & Internships” on the homepage

5. Complete the registration form

3. Select “View Jobs & Internships on Titan Connection”

ONLINE RESOURCES

Titan Resume Builder

InterviewStream

Utilize this tool to build your first resume or professionally style and format an existing resume.

Practice your interviewing skills 24/7 in this interactive session by choosing from over 7,000 questions and assess yourself to get ready for the real interview.

Ferguson’s Online Career Guidance Database & EUREKA

Browse through an in-depth career exploration database that includes free online career assessments, as well as provide industry overviews, career descriptions, and other valuable resources.

WHO CAN USE OUR SERVICES • Current students in a degree granting program and recent graduates within one year of graduation • Members of the Alumni Association can use our web based Virtual Career Center • Check Career Center website or call for details

Appointments with College Career & Career Development Specialists • Assessments • The Strong Interest Inventory • The Myers Briggs Type Indicator

• Graduate & Professional School Exploration • Statement of Purpose Review

• Career/Major Exploration

• Mock Graduate & Professional School Interviews

• Resume/CV & Cover Letter Development

• LinkedIn Creation & Development

• Job/Internship Search

• Salary Negotiation

On-Campus Interviews

Quick10 Drive Thru

Quick 10 minute drop-in sessions to review resumes/CVs and cover letters and referrals to additional resources.

Positions available on Titan Connection where employers come to campus to interview CSUF students for internships and jobs.

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