CSUF Career Center Fall 2019 Calendar of Workshops and Events

CALENDAR WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

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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 Management Identify and articulate skills, strengths, knowledge and experiences relevant to the position desired and career goals. Identify areas necessary for professional growth. Can navigate and explore job options, take the steps necessary to pursue opportunities and understand how to self-advocate for opportunities in the workplace.

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 of others; use empathetic skills to guide and motivate; and organize, prioritize and delegate work.

Critical Thinking/Problem 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 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.

Professionalism/Work Ethic Demonstrate personal accountability and effective work habits (punctuality), working productively with others and time workload management. Understand the impact of non-verbal communication on professional work image. Demonstrates integrity/ethical behavior, acts responsibly and can learn from mistakes.

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.

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

Global 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

Interview Tool Kit: Ace Your Interview

Thursday, September 19 | 2:00PM - 3:30PM LH 208 Computer Lab

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.

Friday, September 27 | 12:00PM - 1:30PM LH 208 Computer Lab

Wednesday, September 11 | 2:30PM - 3:30PM LH 208 Computer Lab Thursday, September 12 | 12:30PM - 1:30PM LH 208 Computer Lab

Wednesday, October 9 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM LH 208 Computer Lab Tuesday, October 15 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM LH 208 Computer Lab

Friday, September 13 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM LH 208 Computer Lab

Wednesday, October 30 | 5:00PM - 6:30PM LH 208 Computer Lab

Monday, September 16 | 2:00PM - 3:00PM LH 208 Computer Lab

Tuesday, November 5 | 3:00PM - 4:30PM LH 208 Computer Lab

Wednesday, September 18 | 5:30PM - 6:30PM LH 208 Computer Lab Tuesday, September 24 | 10:00AM - 11:00AM LH 208 Computer Lab

Professional Etiquette 101

Tuesday, September 24 | 4:00PM - 5:15PM

Tuesday, October 1 | 5:00PM - 6:00PM LH 208 Computer Lab

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

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.

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

Internships for Science and Math Majors

with Chanda Ishisaka Start early and see what it takes to apply for science and math internships.

Thursday, September 19 | 2:00PM - 3:00PM LH 210G

Wednesday, October 9 | 10:00AM - 11:00AM LH 210G

Tuesday, October 1 | 10:00AM - 11:00AM COTA Student Success Center, VA Bldg D, Room 280A

Maximizing Your Internship Experience

Preparing For & Evaluating Your Internship Experience

with Cassandra Thompson

Make the most of your internship experience through building relationships, etiquette, and best practices for a future career.

Wednesday, September 25 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM LH 210G

with Doug Stude What’s an internship; it's importance; identifying a good internship with steps to insure a great experience; plus, "academic or paid internship?"

Wednesday, November 6 | 1:00PM - 2:00PM 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

Thursday, December 5 | 2:00PM - 3:30PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

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REAL WOLRD INSIGHT 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

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

Tuesday, September 10 | 11:45AM - 1:00PM LH 210G Wednesday, November 6 | 4:30PM - 5:30PM COTA Student Success Center, VA Bldg D, Room 280A

Resume Lab

Get real time, personalized support from peer coaches to learn the basics to start your resume and get feedback to make it great!

Tuesday, September 10 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

Wednesday, October 16 | 11:30AM - 1:00PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

Wednesday, November 20 | 11:00AM - 12:30PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

Cover Letter Lab

Get real time, personalized support from peer coaches to learn the basics to start your cover letter and get feedback to make it great!

Thursday, September 19 | 11:30AM - 1:00PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

Tuesday, November 12 | 4:00PM - 5:00PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

Public Service & Social Impact Resume Rush

Get your resume and cover letter ready for this Career Fair.

Wednesday, October 2 | 11:00AM - 2:00PM

LH 208

How to Find Jobs on Titan Connection

Learn how to use Titan Connection to find jobs and internships.

Wednesday, October 2 | 1:00PM - 2:30PM LH 208 Computer Lab Thursday, November 14 | 3:00PM - 4:30PM LH 208 Computer Lab

Interviewing 101: Learn the Basics

Get resume feedback to make a great impression in an interview.

Tuesday, October 8 | 12:00PM - 1:15PM LH 210G

An Introvert's Guide to Job Searching

Calling all introverts! We’ll talk about what it means to be an introvert and how introverts can strategize for their job search.

Thursday, October 10 | 11:00AM - 12:00PM LH 210G Wednesday, November 20 | 4:00PM - 5:00PM LH 210G

STEM Expo Resume Rush

Get your resume and cover letter ready for this Career Fair.

Wednesday, October 23 | 11:00AM - 1:00PM

LH 208

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.

Tuesday, November 19 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM LH 210G

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

Careers in the Music Industry

with Laura Neal Discover all the different ways to get into the industry and learn about the different music industry career options.

Wednesday, September 18 | 7:00PM - 8:00PM PLN 130

A Day in the Life: Data Science Careers

with Chanda Ishisaka Alumni from different majors who work in Data Science will share their insight about the data science industry.

Wednesday, September 25 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM PLS 360

A Day in the Life: Engineering Career at a Big 4 Consulting Firm with Chanda Ishisaka Hear from an analytics manager on her journey in engineering, working in consulting, trends in data analytics, and get advice.

Friday, October 4 | 12:00PM - 1:30PM PLS 360

A Day in the Life of an IT Consultant

with Danielle Harbert An alumni and an industry specialist from C3 Business Solutions will share their insight and field questions about the industry.

Tuesday, October 8 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM LH 210G

Company Site Visit: OC Crime Lab

Pre-Health Students: Get Involved w/ the Health Scholar Program

Considering a career in forensic science? Tour the OC Crime Lab!

For students pursuing a health career in underserved communities.

Friday, October 11 | 9:30AM - 12:00PM Orange County Crime Lab

Tuesday, November 5 | 11:00AM - 12:00PM LH 210G

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, September 11 | 4:00PM - 5:00PM LH 210G

SLICE OF ADVICE

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.

Tuesday, September 17 | 3:30PM - 5:00PM LH 210G

Competency alignment: Career Management, Global Fluency Learning outcomes: - Engage with diverse industry professionals

Slice of Advice: Careers that Make an Impact

with Elisabeth Bobadilla Hear from professionals working in careers that make an impact but not in the helping professions often thought of.

Wednesday, September 18 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM PLN 130

Slice of Advice: The Good & Bad of Life After College

with Cassandra Thompson Get the info on different aspects of life after college, such as finances, careers, budgeting, spending and more.

Thursday, October 10 | 1:30PM - 2:30PM TBD

Slice of Advice: The Pathway to Teaching at the Community College

with Miguel Martinez and Chanda Ishisaka Community college faculty will share their experience and tell you how to prepare for, apply to, and get a teaching assignment at a community college.

Wednesday, November 6 | 5:30PM - 7:00PM TBD

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9/10 Tuesday Creative Resumes Workshop 11 45 1 00 AM

PM

LH 210G

RESUME Lab 4 00 5 30 PM

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LH 208 Computer Lab

9/11 Wednesday oci orientation 2 30 3 30 PM

PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

how to start your network 4 00 5 00 PM

LH 210G

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9/17 Tuesday

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Network Naturally 3 30 5 00

oci orientation 10 00 11 00

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Professional Etiquette 4 00 5 15

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LH 210G

Slice of advice: Careers that Make an Impact

4 00 PM

PLN 130

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oci orientation 5 30 6 30 PM

PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

Careers in the music industry 7 00 8 00 PM

PLN 130

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LH 208 Computer Lab

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LH 210G

9/25 Wednesday MIHAYLO COLLEGE BUSINESS CAREER FAIR 10 00 2 00 AM

PM

TSU Pavilions

Maximizing your internship Experience 12 00 1 00 PM

LH 210G

PM

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9/12 Thursday

9/19 Thursday

oci orientation 12 3 0 13 0

Cover Letter Lab 11 30 1 00

Internships for Arts Majors 4 00 5 00

Internships for Science and Math Majors 2 00 3 00

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LH 208 Computer Lab

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LH 210G

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oci orientation 12 0 0 10 0 PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

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9/26 Thursday

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Interview Tool Kit: Ace Your Interview 2 00 3 30 PM

oci orientation 2 00 3 00 PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

3 00 PM

6 00 PM

TSU Pavilions

PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

9/22 Sunday

9/27 Friday Interview Tool Kit: Ace Your Interview 12 00 1 30 PM

9/16 Monday PM

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PLS 360

LH 210G

9/13 Friday PM

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LH 208 Computer Lab

A Day in the Life: Data Science Careers 6 00 7 30

PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

Suit-Up event 7 00 9 30 PM

PM

JCPenney Stores at: Brea Mall or Lakewood Center Mall

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You can also make an appointment with your career specialist by visiting:

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Of course you’re not going to be carrying this calendar with you everywhere (maybe you should!).

Follow us on social media to stay up to date on workshops, fairs, fun events and giveways!

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10/16 Wednesday

oci orientation 5 00 6 00

Interviewing 101: Learn the Basics 12 00 115

RESUME Lab 11 30 100

Internships for Arts Majors 10 0 0 11 0 0

A Day in the Life of an IT Consultant 4 00 5 30

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LH 208 Computer Lab

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COTA Student Success Center, VA Bldg D, Room 280A

10/2 Wednesday Public Service & Social Impact Resume Rush 11 0 0 2 0 0 AM

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LH 208

How to find jobs on Titan Connection 1 00 2 30 PM

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LH 208 Computer Lab

10/3 Thursday Public Service

SOCIAL IMPACT

I N T E R N S H I P &

C a r e e r FA I R 3 00 PM

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TSU PAVILIONS

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LH 210G

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LH 210G

Internships for Science and Math Majors 10 00 11 00 AM

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LH 210G

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LH 208 Computer Lab

10/10 Thursday An Introvert's Guide to Job Searching 00 00 11 AM 12 PM LH 210G

Slice of advice: The good & the Bad of life after college

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INTERNSHIP & CAREER EXPO

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6 00 PM

TSU Pavilions

10/23 Wednesday STEM EXPO RESUME RUSH 11 00 100 AM

Interview Tool Kit: Ace Your Interview 4 00 5 30 PM

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LH 208 Computer Lab

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10/9 Wednesday

2 30 PM

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LH 208

10/24 Thursday 3 00 PM

6 00 PM

TSU Pavilions

10/24 Thursday 10/28

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Various Locations

10/4 Friday A Day in the Life:Engineering at Big 4 Consulting Firm 12 0 0 13 0 PM

10/11 Friday Company site visit: OC Crime Lab 9 30 12 00 AM

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OC Crime Lab

Interview Tool Kit: Ace Your Interview 5 00 6 30 PM

PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

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PLS 360

10/30 Wednesday

10/15 Tuesday Interview Tool Kit: Ace Your Interview 4 00 5 30

10/31 Thursday

11/12 N O V // D E C PM

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LH 208 Computer Lab

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11/5 Tuesday Get Involved with the Health Scholar Program 11 0 0 12 00 AM

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LH 210G

Interview Tool Kit: Ace Your Interview 3 00 4 30 PM

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11/6 Wednesday Slice of advice: The Pathway to Teaching at the Community CollegE

5 30 PM

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11/7 Thursday

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LH 208 Computer Lab

11/6 Wednesday Creative Resumes Workshop 4 30 5 30 PM

PM

COTA Student Success Center, VA Bldg D, Room 280A

Preparing For & Evaluating Your Internship Experience 1 00 2 00 PM

LH 210G

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3 00 PM

TSU Pavilions

11/12 Tuesday Cover Letter Lab 4 00 5 30 PM

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LH 208 Computer Lab

11/14 Thursday How to find jobs on Titan Connection 00 30 3 PM 4 PM LH 208 Computer Lab

130 PM

TSU Pavilions

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11/19 Tuesday Situational Interview: How to Answer Tough Questions 4 00 5 30 PM

PM

LH 210G

11/20 Wednesday RESUME Lab 11 00 12 30 AM

PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

An Introvert's Guide to Job Searching 4 00 5 00 PM

LH 210G

PM

12/5 Thursday LinkedIn: Create Your Profile and Network 2 00 3 30 PM

PM

LH 208 Computer Lab

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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, September 22 | 7:00PM - 9:30PM JCPenney Stores at: Brea Mall or Lakewood Center Mall

Mihaylo College Business Career Fair

Thursday, September 25 | 10:00AM - 2:00PM TSU Pavilions

Part-Time & Seasonal Job Fair

Thursday, September 26 | 3:00PM - 6:00PM TSU Pavilions

Public Service & Social Impact Internship & Career Expo Thursday, October 3 | 3:00PM - 6:00PM TSU Pavilions

Internship & Career Expo

Thursday, October 17 | 3:00PM - 6:00PM TSU Pavilions

STEM Internship & Career Expo

Thursday, October 24 | 3:00PM - 6:00PM TSU Pavilions

CSUF Graduate Programs Fair

Thursday, October 31 | 11:00AM - 1:30PM TSU Pavilions

Graduate School Expo

Thursday, November 7 | 1:00PM - 3:00PM TSU Pavilions

Grad School Prep Weeks Learn about applying, paying, and becoming a competitive candidate for graduate school. Facilitated by CSUF partners and Career Center staff.

Monday, October 28 - Friday, November 8 Various Locations

ONLINE RESOURCES CAREER GUIDE Your virtual resume assistant that analyzes your resume for instant feedback

Titan Pro Network Connect with Alumni, get advice, join communities & more.

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

Resume Builder Create a career-ready resume with powerful integrated tools

Practice your interview skills 24/7 in an interactive session

EUREKA Discover your career path, values, personality, interests & more.

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

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.

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Full-Time and Part-Time Employment Internships (Academic & Paid) Volunteer/ Service-Learning Opportunities On-Campus Positions (Student Assistant, Research)

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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

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.

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

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PARTNERS

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FULLERTON.EDU/CAREER 800 N. State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA

LH-208

careercenter@fullerton.edu Mon.-Fri. 8AM to 5PM

657-278-3121

Follow us on social media @CSUFcareer