Spring 2019 Workshop & Event Calendar

Calendar of Workshops Events

SPRING

PREPARE FOR SUCCESS WORKSHOP LEARNING OUTCOMES Each workshop hosted by the Career Center is purposeful. You will gain more than just networking opportunities and Q&A sessions. There are specific competency alignments and learning outcomes that will help you be Career Ready. Specific competencies and learning outcomes are listed at the beginning of each workshop category in this calendar.

• Career CareerManagement Management: Identify and articulate skills, strengths, knowledge, and experiences relevant to the position desired and career goals.

Identify areas necessary for professional growth. Able to navigate and explore job options, can take the steps necessary to pursue opportunities, and understands how to self-advocate for opportunities in the workplace.

• Leadership Leadership: Leverage the strengths of others to achieve common goals, and use interpersonal skills to coach and develop others. Able to assess and manage emotions and those of others; use empathetic skills to guide and motivate; and organize, prioritize, and delegate work.

•Critical CriticalThinking/Problem Thinking/ProblemSolving Solving: Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems. Able to obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts, and data in this process, and may demonstrate originality and inventiveness.

•Oral/Written Oral/WrittenCommunications Communications: Articulate thoughts/ideas clearly and effectively in written/oral forms inside and outside the organization. Has public speaking skills; able to express ideas to others; and can write/edit memos, letters, and technical reports clearly and effectively.

Ethic Demonstrate personal accountability • Professionalism/Work Ethic: and effective work habits (punctuality), working productively with others, and time workload management, and understand the impact of non-verbal communication on professional work image.

Demonstrates integrity/ethical behavior, acts responsibly and can learn from his/her mistakes.

• Teamwork/Collaboration Teamwork/Collaboration: Build collaborative relationships with colleagues and customers representing diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, religions, lifestyles, and viewpoints. Able to work within a team structure, and can negotiate and manage conflict.

DigitalTechnology: Technology Leverage existing digital technologies ethically • Digital and efficiently to solve problems, complete tasks, and accomplish goals. Adaptable to new/emerging technologies.

• Global Fluency: Fluency Value, respect, and learn from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. Demonstrates openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and ability to interact respectfully with all people and understand individuals’ differences.

CAREER CENTER BOOT CAMP

Competency alignment: Career Management Learning outcomes: - Articulate skills and strengths in a way that is relevant to career goals - Navigate a networking event - Understand the preparation steps needed for the interview process - Understand the points to creating a resume and cover letter

On-Campus Interview (OCI) Orientations 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.

Wednesday, January 23 | 3:30PM - 4:30PM LH 208 Computer Lab Tuesday, January 29 | 10:00AM - 11:00AM

Interview Tool Kit: Ace Your Interview Thursday, January 31 | 3:00PM - 4:30PM LH 208 Computer Lab Friday, February 8 | 2:00PM - 3:30PM LH 208 Computer Lab Wednesday, February 27 | 12:00PM - 1:30PM LH 208 Computer Lab

LH 208 Computer Lab

Monday, February 4 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM LH 208 Computer Lab Tuesday, February 12 | 5:30PM - 6:30PM LH 208 Computer Lab Tuesday, February 19 | 3:00PM - 4:00PM LH 208 Computer Lab Thursday, February 28 | 5:00PM - 6:00PM LH 208 Computer Lab Tuesday, March 5 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM LH 208 Computer Lab

Friday, March 15 | 11:00AM - 12:30PM LH 208 Computer Lab Tuesday, March 26 | 12:30PM - 2:00PM LH 208 Computer Lab Tuesday, April 16 | 5:00PM - 6:30PM LH 208 Computer Lab

Professional Etiquette 101

Tuesday, March 5 | 4:00PM - 5:00PM

LH 210G

Wednesday, May 1 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM

LH 210G

JOB SEARCH 101

Competency alignment: Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Oral/Written Communication Learning outcomes: - Understand the preparation steps needed for the interview process - Learn various techniques to feel more confident in an interview - Understand the points to creating a resume and cover letter

Creative Resumes

Major Exploration Series

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

Discover different career options that you can have with your major and how to navigate to find a job related to your field.

with Laura Neal

Thursday, January 31 | 4:00PM - 5:00PM LH 210G Wednesday, March 27 | 11:45AM - 12:45PM 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 7 | 12:00PM - 1:30PM LH 210G Wednesday, April 10 | 11:30AM - 1:00PM LH 210G

Succeed at the Career Fair

Learn how to research companies, what to wear, what to say, what to do and expect in order to succeed at our Spring 2019 recruitment events.

Thursday, February 7 | 2:00PM - 3:00PM CS 206 Wednesday, February 13 | 10:00AM - 11:00AM CS 206

Interviewing 101: Learn the Basics Get resume feedback to make a great impression in an interview.

Monday, February 25 | 11:00AM - 12:00PM LH 210G

with Janette L. Hyder

Tuesday, February 26 | 11:00AM - 12:30PM

LH 210G

Friday, March 22 | 11:30AM - 1:00PM

LH 210G

Wednesday, April 17 | 2:30PM - 3:30PM

LH 210G

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 19. Learn how to research and engage schools and organizations attending the Teacher Job Fair.

Saturday, March 9 | 9:00AM - 12:00PM TSU Pavilions

Teacher Job Fair Boot Camp Webinar

Wednesday, March 13 | 7:00PM - 8:00PM

Online - RSVP at bit.ly/cc-work

Situational Interview: How to Answer Tough Questions

Dread answering situational or behavioral questions? Learn from your past experience to illustrate skills in this common interview style.

Wednesday, April 17 | 5:00PM - 6:30PM LH 210G

How to Find Jobs on Titan Connection

Thursday, April 11 | 3:00PM - 4:30PM LH 208 Computer Lab

REAL WORLD INSIGHTS INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT Competency alignment: Professionalism, Career Management, Global Fluency Learning outcomes: - Learn strategies to becoming a qualified candidate for specific jobs and careers - Gain insight from industry professionals about organizations, job roles and career options

A Day in the Life of an Actuary with Willis Towers Watson

Careers in Nonprofit Panel

An Actuarial profession is perfect for people who enjoy working with numbers and problem solving. Come learn from industry professionals.

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

with Chanda Ishisaka

Wednesday, February 13 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM LH 210G

with Elisabeth Bobadilla

Wednesday, March 27 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM LH 210G

Titan Tech Talk with Marcela Rojas Interested in working for a tech company? Learn what tech companies are looking for in a candidate.

Thursday, March 14 | 2:00PM - 3:00PM CS 206

HEALTH PROFESSIONS EXPOSED

Competency alignment: Career Management, Critical Thinking, Oral/Written Communications Skills Learning outcomes: - Distinguish strategies to prepare for the health professions graduate school application process - Gain awareness about various health professions related to future career options

Get Involved: An Employer Spotlight

Monday, March 11 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM LH 210G

Thursday, March 14 | LH 210G

3:00PM - 4:00PM

How to be a Competitive Applicant

Monday, March 11 | 3:00PM - 4:30PM LH 210G

Writing a Health Professions Statement of Purpose Tuesday, March 12 | 11:00AM - 12:30PM LH 210G

Hear it From Your Peers: How to Get Into Professional School Tuesday, March 12 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM LH 210G

Get Involved with CSUF Allied Health Academy

Wednesday, March 13 | 11:00AM - 12:00PM LH 210G

Exploring Health Careers Panel

Wednesday, March 13 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM LH 210G

Interviewing for Health Professions Schools Thursday, March 14 | 11:00AM - 12:30PM LH 210G

Princeton Review Test Prep Review Live Webinar Thursday, March 14 | 5:00PM - 6:30PM Online - RSVP at bit.ly/cc-work

NETWORKING FOR SUCCESS Competency alignment: Career Management, Intercultural Fluency, Oral and Written Communication Learning outcomes: - Learn etiquette techniques for approaching others in a professional manner - Recognize existing networks - Understand appropriate ways to build relationships and follow up with others

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

Wednesday, February 6 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM LH 210G

You Got Their Business Card, Now What?

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

Thursday, February 14 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM LH 210G

Network Naturally

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.

Wednesday, February 27 | 12:00PM - 1:30PM LH 210G

FROM HERE TO CAREER: INTERNSHIPS

Competency alignment: Professionalism, Work Ethic, Teamwork/Collaboration, Career Management Learning outcomes: - Identify strategies to find and apply to internships - Understand how to display professional etiquette at internships

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.

Tuesday, January 29 | 1:00PM - 2:30PM LH 210G Wednesday, April 24 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM LH 210G

Internships for Arts Majors

with Laura Neal Learn how it all works, what to expect and how to prepare. Discuss the challenges as an art student trying to plan an internship.

Tuesday, February 5 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM LH 210G Monday, February 25 | 2:30PM - 3:30PM LH 210G

GRAD SCHOOL PREPARATION

Competency alignment: Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Oral/Written Communications Learning outcomes: Identify the preparation steps needed to excel in the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE)

GRE Strategy Session with the Princeton Review

Wednesday, February 13 | 5:00PM - 6:00PM

Online - RSVP at bit.ly/cc-work

GRE Free Practice Test with the Princeton Review Friday, February 15 | 12:00PM - 4:00PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

SOCIAL MEDIA BOOT CAMP Competency alignment: Digital Technology, Oral/Written Communication, Career Management, Professionalism/Work Ethic Learning outcomes: - Build key areas of LinkedIn profile and understanding the various functionalities of LinkedIn - Comprehend strategies to engage professionally on software and social media platforms

LinkedIn: Create Your Profile and Network

Tuesday, March 26 | 4:30PM - 6:00PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

Wednesday, April 24 | 12:00PM - 1:30PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

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1/23 Wednesday

1/29 Tuesday

oci orientation 3 30 4 30 PM

oci orientation 10 00 11 00

Interview Toolkit 3 00 4 30

Maximizing Your Internship experience 1 00 2 30

Creative Resumes Workshop 4 00 5 00

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LH 208 Computer Lab

LH 208 Computer Lab

1/31 Thursday

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LH 208 Computer Lab

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LH 210G

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LH 210G

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2/4 Monday oci orientation 12 0 0 10 0 PM

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LH 208 Computer Lab

2/5 Tuesday Internships for Arts Majors 12 0 0 10 0 PM

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LH 210G

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2/12 Tuesday

oci orientation 3 00 4 00

oci orientation 5 30 6 30 PM

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PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

2/13 Wednesday Succeed at the Career fair 10 00 11 00 AM

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CS 206

A Day in the Life of an Actuary with Willis Towers Watson 12 00 100 PM

PM

LH 210G

How to Start Your Network 12 0 0 10 0 PM

PM

LH 210G

GRE Strategy Session with the princeton review 5 00 6 00 PM

PM

Online - RSVP at bit.ly/cc-work

2/7 Thursday Writing Your Best Resume and Cover Letter 12 0 0 13 0 PM

PM

LH 210G

Succeed at the Career fair 2 00 3 00 PM

PM

CS 206

2/14 Thursday You Got their business card, now what?

00 00 12 00 100 PM PM

LH 210G

2/8 Friday Interview Toolkit 2 00 3 30 PM

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PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

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2 00 PM

TSU Pavilions

2/25 Monday Interviewing 101: Learn the Basics 11 00 12 00 AM

PM

LH 210G

Internships for Arts Majors 2 30 3 30 PM

PM

LH 210G

2/26 Tuesday Major Exploration series 11 00 12 30 AM

2/15 Friday GRE free practice test with the princeton review 00 00 12 00 4 00 PM PM

2/19 Tuesday

PM PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

2/17 Sunday

PM

LH 210G

2/27 Wednesday Network Naturally 00 30 12 00 130 PM PM

PM PM

LH 210G

Interview Toolkit 00 30 12 00 130 PM PM

PM PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

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LH 208 Computer Lab

Suit-Up event 00 30 7 00 9 30 PM PM

PM PM

JCPenney Stores at: Brea Mall or Lakewood Center Mall

2/28 Thursday oci orientation 00 00 5 00 6 00 PM PM

PM PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

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3/13 Wednesday

3/19 Tuesday

oci orientation 12 0 0 10 0 PM

PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

Professional Etiquette 101 4 00 5 00 PM

LH 210G

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HPE: Get Involved with CSUF Allied Health Academy 11 00 12 00 AM

HPE: Exploring Health careers panel 4 00 5 30 PM

3/7 Thursday

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TSU Pavilions

Teacher Job Fair Bootcamp webinar 7 00 8 00

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TSU Pavilions

3/11 Monday HPE: Get Involved: An Employer spotlight 12 0 0 100 PM

Online - RSVP at bit.ly/cc-work

3/14 Thursday

Teacher Job Fair Bootcamp 9 0 0 12 0 0

LH 210G

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TSU Pavilions

3/22 Friday Major Exploration series 11 30 100 AM

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LH 210G

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LH 210G

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LH 210G

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HPE: Interviewing for Health Professions schools 11 00 12 30 AM

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LH 210G

3/26 Tuesday Interview Toolkit 12 30 200 PM

PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

Titan Tech Talk 2 00 3 00

LinkedIn: Create Your Profile and Network 4 30 6 00

HPE: Get Involved: An Employer spotlight 3 00 4 00

3/27 Wednesday

PM

PM

CS 206

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LH 210G

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LH 208 Computer Lab

HPE: How to be a Competitive Applicant

3 00 PM

LH 210G

4 30 PM

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HPE: Writing a Health Professions Statement of Purpose 11 0 0 12 3 0 AM

PM

LH 210G

PM

Online - RSVP at bit.ly/cc-work

3/12 Tuesday

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

HPE: Princeton Review Test Prep Review Live Webinar 5 00 6 30

3/15 Friday Interview Toolkit 11 00 12 30 AM

Creative Resumes Workshop 11 45 12 45 AM

PM

LH 210G

Careers in nonprofit panel 4 00 5 30 PM

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LH 210G

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LH 208 Computer Lab

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LH 210G

4/24 Wednesday

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LinkedIn: Create Your Profile and Network 12 00 130 PM

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4/17 Wednesday

Writing your best resume and cover letter 11 3 0 10 0

Major Exploration series 2 30 3 30

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LH 210G

4/11 Thursday find jobs on titan connection 3 00 4 30 PM

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LH 208 Computer Lab

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Maximizing Your Internship experience 4 00 5 30 PM

PM

LH 210G

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LH 210G

Situational Interview: How to Answer the tough questions 5 00 6 30 PM

PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

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LH 210G

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4/23 Tuesday

Professional Etiquette 101 12 00 100 PM

4/16 Tuesday Interview Toolkit 5 00 6 30 PM

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LH 208 Computer Lab

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LH 210G

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INTERNSHIP & CAREER EXPO

CSUF Irvine Campus

3 00 6 00 PM

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TSU Pavilions

CAREER CENTER RESOURCES CAREER FAIRS & EVENTS JCPenney Suit-Up Event

Get 40% OFF on all career dress apparel to finish your look for that next interview or new job – including suits, dresses, coats, dress pants, shoes and accessories. Student ID is required for the discount.

Sunday, February 17 | 7:00PM - 9:30PM JCPenney Stores at: Brea Mall or Lakewood Center Mall

Teacher Job Fair

Tuesday, March 19 | 5:00PM - 8:00PM TSU Pavilions

CSUF Irvine Campus Career Fair Tuesday, April 23 | 4:00PM - 6:00PM CSUF Irvine Campus

Engineering & Computer Science Career Fair Thursday, February 21 | 10:00AM - 2:00PM TSU Pavilions

Internship & Career Expo

Wednesday, May 8 | 3:00PM - 6:00PM TSU Pavilions

Business Career Expo

Thursday, March 7 | 10:30AM - 2:30PM TSU Pavilions

ONLINE RESOURCES Resume Builder Your virtual resume assistant that analyzes your resume for instant feedback

Create a career-ready resume with powerful integrated tools

Practice your interview skills 24/7 in an interactive session

CAREER GUIDE Access a comprehensive resource for career exploration and planning, take a free interest assessment

Review helpful information & resources on career exploration, job search & more

TITAN CONNECTION TITAN CONNECTION is your one-stop shop to find a job, internship and other 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)

• Volunteer/ Service-Learning Opportunities

• Search for employers of your interest

• Internships (Academic & Paid)

• Create a resume via Titan Resume Builder

• On-Campus Positions (Student Assistant, Research)

• Register for events and workshops

• Take a Free Interest Assessment to find your career path

WHO CAN USE OUR SERVICES

• Current students in a degree granting program and recent graduates within one year of graduation • 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

• Interview Preparation/Mock Interviews

• 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

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

Quick10 Drive Thru

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

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