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CAREER CENTER BOOT CP On-Campus Interview (OCI) Tool Kit On-Campus Interview (OCI) Orientations Are you looking for a job or an internship? Check out our On-Campus Interview (OCI) listings where there are many opportunities to receive an interview with an employer visiting campus. Come to this workshop to receive additional guidance and tips on interviewing as you prepare for an On-Campus interview Employers come to campus to interview students for their internships and full-time opportunities. So make sure to check the On-Campus Interview (OCI) positions that employers are looking to hire. You will learn the processes of applying to positions for interviews on-campus. If you attended an OCI orientation previously, you do not have to attend again. Check out an OCI Tool Kit workshop for additional information. with CSUF Career Center Thursday, September 14 3:00-4:30 Wednesday, September 20 2:00-3:30 Friday, September 29 12:00-1:30 Wednesday, October 11 4:00-5:30 Thursday, October 19 4:00-5:30 Wednesday, November 1 5:00-6:30 with Janette L. Hyder & Randy Montes Explore and assess who you are to move through the process of choosing a major. Walk away knowing what steps you should take and how to make an informed decision. Thursday, September 28 3:30-5:00 Tuesday, October 10 10:00-11:30 Wednesday, October 11 11:30-1:00 Thursday, October 19 2:00-3:30 with Doug Stude Wednesday, September 13 2:30-3:30 Thursday, September 14 12:30-1:30 Friday, September 15 12:00-1:00 Monday, September 18 2:00-3:00 Wednesday, September 20 5:30-6:30 Friday, September 22 10:00-11:00 Thursday, September 28 5:00-6:00 OCI Drive-Thru with CSUF Career Center Still have questions about our OCI program or couldn t attend an OCI Orientation? No problem. OCI Drive-Thru provides additional tips and individual help about the OCI program or the interview process. No appointment needed. Drop-by during the day/hours indicated below. Mondays & Wednesdays (9/11 10/30) 10:00-12:00 LH 208 Succeed at the Career Fair with Marcela Rojas, Marisa Perez-Amorde & Michelle Levy
Friday, October 20 10:00-11:30 Friday, October 27 11:30-1:00 Monday, October 30 3:30-5:00 Monday, November 6 11:30-1:00 Thursday, November 9 10:00-11:30 Don t get worked over by a recruitment or networking event! Sessions will teach students how to research companies, what to wear, what to say, what to do and what to expect to maximize success at our Fall 2017 recruitment events. Wednesday, September 6 2:00-3:00 Tuesday, September 12 1:30-2:30 Tuesday, October 17 4:00-5:30 Monday, October 30 12:00-1:30 CS 201 FROM HERE TO CAREER: INTERNSHIPS Internship Week: Real Talk with Real Interns with Stephanie Reyes Come to this workshop to hear from a panel of current and recent interns sharing their experiences on the process of obtaining an internship, do's and don'ts, what to expect, and more. Wednesday, October 9 12:00-1:30 Internship Week: Get an Internship NOW! Internships for Arts Majors with Laura Neal Monday, October 9 4:00-5:30 Tuesday, November 14 12:00-1:30 Internship Week: Maximizing Your Internship Experience with Stephanie Reyes with Cassandra Thompson Looking for an internship? Look no more! This workshop will feature a panel of employers that are currently looking for interns or will be in the near future. The panel will be sharing important recruitment deadline dates, how to be a competitive candidate and more! Come to this workshop to learn how to make the most of your internship experience, including building relationships, office etiquette, and best practices to make it not only a great learning experience, but a building block to a future career. Wednesday, October 11 5:00-6:00 Thursday, October 12 12:00-1:00 GRAD SCHOOL 101 Graduate School 101 with CSUF Career Center Considering graduate school? Don t know how to get started? This workshop will provide a general overview of how to navigate the graduate school application process. Thursday, November 30 2:30-4:00 TSU Grand Stairs Studio Grad School Prep Weeks with CSUF Partners & Career Center Staff Attend Graduate School Preparation Weeks to learn more information about the application process, how to pay, and prepare yourself to be a completive candidate for graduate school. Workshops will be facilitated by various CSUF partners and career center staff. Tuesday, September 26 Friday, October 6
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT Resumes for Creatives with Laura Neal If you are pursuing a career in a creative field, you are not limited to a basic B&W resume template! This workshop will help students learn when and how to make visually unique resumes and cover letters to show creative skills to their best advantage. Thursday, August 31 4:00-5:00 Wednesday, October 4 11:30-1:00 Exploring Careers in Non-Profit with Elizabeth Munoz Want a career that focuses on social welfare, advocacy, philanthropy, etc.? This workshop gives an overview of the non-profit industry, possible career options, resources, as well as strategies to help you get started in this industry. Thursday, September 14 5:00-6:00 Non-Profit Drop-In Resume Clinic with Elizabeth Munoz Working on fine tuning your resume to enter the non-profit industry? Then join us for the resume clinic. Bring your resume to get it critiqued by us. Thursday, September 14 6:00-7:00 Titan Tech Talk: Breaking Into Silicon Valley with Marcela Rojas What skills are Silicon Valley tech companies like Facebook, Google, Tesla and Zynga looking for in a student s resume? Hear from the Engineering and Computer Science Career Specialist that met with these companies. Monday, September 25 1:00-2:00 Webinar Titan Tech Talk - Tech Jobs/Internships - How to Apply and Interview with Marcela Rojas Wednesday, October 4 12:00-1:00 CS 206 Creating an Engineering Resume with Marcela Rojas Do you have an ideal internship/job position, but don t know how to tailor your resume? In this workshop, you will learn about the essential elements needed in a successful engineering resume. Tuesday, October 10 12:00-1:00 CS 206 Friday, October 27 2:00-3:00 Industry Insider: Creative Artists Agency (CAA) Info Session with Cassandra Thompson Come hear what you need to do to be an intern at CAA!!! Thursday, October 12 6:30-7:30 Tips to Build a Business Career for Non-Business Majors with Maria Valdivia-Pellkofer Attend this workshop to develop a better understanding of how the skills learned in non-business academic programs are applicable to business related careers. Wednesday, October 11 2:00-3:30 Creating a Tech Resume with Marcela Rojas Do you have an ideal tech internship/job position in mind, but don t know how to tailor your resume? In this workshop, you will learn about the essential elements needed to include in a successful tech resume.
Industry Insider: Paradigm Talent Agency Info Session with Cassandra Thompson Want to work in an agency? Hear how you can intern at Paradigm! Thursday, September 28 1:00-2:00 Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Tour with Michelle Levy Friday, October 13 10:00-12:00 Offsite (RSVP is required to attend) Monday, October 16 2:00-3:00 Webinar Thursday, October 26 1:00-2:00 CS 206 NeoGenomics Tour with Michelle Levy Friday, October 27 10:00-12:00 Offsite (RSVP is required to attend) BREAKING INTO GOVERNMENT WEEK Attend Breaking Into Government Week to learn more information about exploring and applying to local, state and federal government positions. Workshops will be presented by College Career Specialists Marcela Rojas, Marisa Perez-Amorde, Michelle Levy and participating employers. Slice of Advice: Careers in City and County Government Exploring a career in city or county government but unsure how to navigate the application and interview process? Get tips and strategies from CSUF alumni holding city and county government positions. Monday, September 18 12:00-1:30 TSU Why Work for a NGO? Monday, September 18 3:30-4:30 Law Enforcement Round Table Tuesday, September 19 12:00-1:30 Tips on Exploring Careers in State Government Tuesday, September 19 3:30-4:30 NASA/JPL Information Session Tuesday, September 19 5:30-6:30 Webinar CIA Careers Exposed: Information Session and Application Process Wednesday, September 20 11:00-12:30 Writing a Federal Resume Wednesday, September 20 1:00-2:30 Exploring and Applying to Careers in the FBI Friday, September 22 11:00-12:30 A DAY IN THE LIFE The Day in the Life Workshop series will showcase what professionals do, different areas in the field and career opportunities. A Day in the Life of an Artist with Laura Neal Wednesday, September 13 5:00-6:30 A Day in the Life of a Bioinformatician with Michelle Levy Friday, September 15 11:00-12:00
JOB SEARCH 101 Interviewing 101: Learn the Basics with CSUF Career Center Writing Your Best Resume & Cover Letter with CSUF Career Center Thursday, Septermber 7 11:30-1:00 TSU Grand Stairs Studio Friday, Septermber 8 11:30-1:00 Monday, November 6 4:00-5:30 Thursday, October 12 5:30-7:00 TSU Grand Stairs Studio For All Majors: Writing a Business Career Resume with Maria Valdivia-Pellkofer Build a strong resume that relates your personalized education and training to a targeted business career. Tuesday, October 10 4:00-5:00 Situational Interviews - How to Answer the Tough Questions with Maria Valdivia-Pellkofer Dread answering situational or behavioral questions? Learn how to successfully draw on your past experience to illustrate skills in this common interview style. Tuesday, October 17 1:00-2:30 Say Goodbye to Interview Nerves with Michelle Levy & Cassandra Thompson Knots in your stomach? Shaky voice? Attend this workshop to learn how to fight your fears through preparation techniques and reliable tips to help you say goodbye to interview nerves and land the position. Thursday, November 28 3:30-5:00 Resume Rush with CSUF Career Center Planning on going to a Career Expo in the Spring? Stop by and get your resume reviewed before the fair to make a great first impression! Bring a hard copy of your resume for a review by a Career Center staff member! Wednesday, September 20 10:00-2:45 Monday, September 25 10:00-2:45 Monday, October 23 10:00-2:00 Quad Wednesday, October 25 10:00-2:45 Wednesday, November 1 10:00-2:45 Thursday, Novermber 30 12:00-1:30 SOCIAL MEDIA BOOT CP Are you LinkedIn? Through two interactive computer lab and workshop sessions, 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.
LinkedIn: How to Set Up Your Network with CSUF Career Center LinkedIn: How to Leverage Your Network with CSUF Career Center Tuesday, September 12 5:30-7:00 Tuesday, October 10 5:30-7:00 Wednesday, November 8 10:00-11:30 Wednesday, November 29 10:00-11:30 FAST TRACK YOUR CAREER Networking For Success: How to Start Your Network Network for Success: You Got Their Business Card, Now What? with Cassandra Thompson with Cassandra Thompson You ve heard you need to network to help you get a job, but you have no clue where to begin. Come to the workshop to learn how to create your network and start finding internship and career leads. Learn how to turn a business card into a relationship to help build your network and gain career opportunities. You will learn conversation starters, email etiquette, and other tips to network effectively. Wednesday, August 30 12:00-1:00 Wednesday, Septermber 6 12:00-1:00 Network for Success: Network Naturally with Cassandra Thompson How do you enter a room of strangers, start a conversation and make a connection? Come to this workshop to find out! You ll learn tips to make you a natural at working a room and building relationships. Wednesday, September 13 12:00-1:00 SLICE OF ADVICE Slice of Advice: Careers in City and County Government Slice of Advice: Careers that Make a Difference with Marcela Rojas, Marisa Perez-Amorde & Michelle Levy with Elizabeth Munoz Exploring a career in city or county government but unsure how to navigate the application and interview process? Get tips and strategies from CSUF alumni holding city and county government positions. Learn about various types of non-profit careers, how to plan for these paths, and ways to get your foot in the door in organizations that make an difference. Network one-on-one with speakers after the panel session. Monday, September 18 12:00-1:30 TSU Wednesday, November 8 12:00-1:30 TSU Slice of Advice: The Pathway to Teaching at the Community College Panel with Michelle Levy & Miguel Martinez Learn what it takes to secure a teaching position. Hear from community college faculty who will share their experience preparing you to apply and get a teaching assignment at the community college. Thursday, November 16 5:30-7:00 TSU
8/30 Wednesday Network for Success: How to Start Your Network 12 00 1 00 8/31 thursday resume for creatives 4 00 5 30 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 9/6 wednesday Network for Success: You Got Their Business Card, Now What? 12 00 1 00 Succeed at the career fair 2 00 3 00 9/7 Thursday Interviewing 101: Learn the basics 11 30 1 00 TSU Grand Stairs Studio 9/8 Friday 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 9/15 friday a day in the life of a bioinformatician 11 00 12 00 oci orientation 12 00 1 00 9/18 monday Careers in city and county govt 12 00 1 30 TSU oci orientation 2 00 3 00 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 9/21 ThurSDAY 10 00 2 00 TSU Pavilions 9/22 FRIDAY OCI Orientation 10 00 11 00 expolring and applying to careers in the fbi 11 00 12 30
Writing Your Best Resume & Cover Letter 11 30 1 00 9/12 Tuesday Succeed at the career fair 1 30 2 30 LinkedIn: create your profile & Network 5 30 7 00 9/13 Wednesday Network for success: Network Naturally 12 00 1 00 oci orientation 2 30 3 30 a day in the life of an artist 5 00 6 30 9/14 THURSDAY oci orientation 12 30 1 30 OCI Tool Kit 3 00 4 30 Exploring careers in non profit 5 00 6 00 non-profit drop in resume clinic 6 00 7 00 why work for a NGO 3 30 4 30 9/19 TueSDAY Law enforcement round table 12 00 1 30 Tips on exploring careers in state government 3 30 4 30 nasa/jpl information session 5 30 6 30 9/20 wednesday resume rush (drive thru) 10 00 2 45 cia careers exposed: information session and application PROCESS 11 00 12 30 Writing a federal resume 1 00 2 30 oci tool kit 2 00 3 30 OCI Orientation 5 30 6 30 9/25 monday resume rush (Drive thru) 10 00 2 45 titan tech talk: breaking into silicon valley 1 00 2 00 Webinar 9/26 Tuesday 10 00 2 00 Quad 9/27 Wednesday Business Career Fair hosted by Mihaylo Career Services 10 00 2 00 TSU 9/28 THURSDAY industry insider: paradigm talent agency 1 00 2 00 exploring majors workshop 3 30 5 00 oci orientation 5 00 6 00 9/29 friday oci tool kit 12 00 1 30
1 2 3 8 9 10 15 16 17 22 23 24 29 30 31 4 5 6 11 12 13 18 19 20 25 26 27 7 14 21 28 1 2 3 8 9 10 15 16 17 22 23 24 29 30 31 4 5 6 11 12 13 18 19 20 25 26 27 7 14 21 28 10/4 wednesday 10/12 Thursday Resumes for creatives 11 3 0 10 0 Internship week: MAXIMIZE YOUR INTERNSHIIP EXPERIENCE 12 00 1 00 10/9 monday Internship week: Real talk with real interns 12 0 0 1 3 0 WRITING YOUR BEST RESUME AND COVER LETTER 5 30 7 00 TSU Grand Stairs Studio Industry Insider: Creative Artists Agency (CAA) Info Session 6 30 7 30 Internships for arts majors 4 0 0 5 30 10/10 Tuesday 10 0 0 113 0 7 14 21 28 10/23 Monday 10 00 Quad 2 00 10/24 Tuesday 3 00 7 00 TSU Pavilions 4 5 6 11 12 13 18 19 20 25 26 27 titan tech talk: Tech jobs/ internships - How to apply and interview 12 0 0 10 0 CS 206 1 2 3 8 9 10 15 16 17 22 23 24 29 30 31 10/13 FriDAY Food & Drig Administration (FDA) Tour 10 00 12 00 10/25 Wednesday Resume Rush (DRive THru) 10 00 2 45 Offsite 10/16 MonDAY 10/26 Thursday Creating a Tech Resume 1 00 2 00 CS 206
Creating an Engineering resume 12 0 0 10 0 CS 206 For All Majors: Writing a Business Career Resume 4 00 5 00 Webinar 10/17 TueSDAY LinkedIn: How to Leverage your network 5 30 7 00 Creating a Tech Resume 2 00 3 00 Succeed at the Career Fair 4 00 5 30 Situational Interviews - How to Answer the Tough Questions 1 00 2 30 10/19 Thursday 2 00 3 30 Internship Week: Get an Internship Now! 5 00 6 00 oci Tool Kit 4 00 5 30 10/27 Friday Creating an Engineering Resume 2 00 3 00 Neogenomics Tour 10 00 12 00 Offsite 10/30 Monday oci Tool Kit 4 00 5 30 2 00 Tips to Build a Business Career for Non-Business Majors 2 00 3 30 11 30 100 10/11 Wednesday 11 3 0 10 0 10 00 TSU Pavilions Succeed at the Career Fair 12 00 130 10/20 FriDAY 10 00 1130 CS 201 3 30 5 00
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 5 12 19 26 6 13 20 27 7 14 21 28 1 8 15 22 29 2 9 16 23 30 3 10 17 24 4 11 18 25 5 12 19 26 6 13 20 27 7 14 21 28 1 8 15 22 29 2 9 16 23 30 3 10 17 24 4 11 18 25 11/1 wednesday 11/8 wednesday 11/28 Tuesday oci Tool Kit 5 00 6 30 LinkedIn: create your profile & Network 10 00 11 30 WRITING YOUR BEST RESUME AND COVER LETTER 3 30 5 00 Resume Rush (DRive THru) 10 0 0 2 4 5 Slice of Advice: Careers That Make a Difference 12 00 130 11/9 ThursDAY 10 2 TSU Pavilions 11/6 monday 11 3 0 10 0 11/29 Wednesday LinkedIn: How to Leverage your Network 10 00 11 30 11/2 Thursday 00 TSU 00 10 00 11 30 11/14 TuesDAY Internships for Arts Majors 12 00 1 30 11/30 Thursday Graduate School 101 2 30 4 00 TSU Grand Stairs Studio Say Goodbye to Interview Nerves 12 00 1 30
Interviewing 101: Learn the Basics 4 00 5 30 11/16 ThursDAY Slice of Advice: The Pathway to Teaching at the Community College 5 30 7 00 TSU STAY UP TO DATE Follow us on Snapchat and other social media platforms to hear when new events, important news and contests go down @CSUFcareer
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 Internships (Academic & Paid) Volunteer/ Service-Learning Opportunities On-Campus Positions (Student Assistant, Research) Upload your resume(s) and cover letter(s) Create a resume via Titan Resume Builder Search for employers of your interest 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 2. Select Students - Find Jobs & Internships on the homepage 4. Log in with your portal information 5. Complete the registration form 3. Select View Jobs & Internships on Titan Connection ONLINE RESOURCES Titan Resume Builder Utilize this tool to build your first resume or professionally style and format an existing resume. InterviewStream 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 databases 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 Mock Graduate & Professional School Interviews Career/Major Exploration LinkedIn Creation & Development Resume/CV & Cover Letter Development Salary Negotiation Job/Internship Search Interview Preparation/Mock Interviews 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. THANK YOU Foster Future the Gold partners Silver partners Southern Glazer s Wine & Spirits Galileo Learning PARTNERS
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