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SJSU Career Center – Fall 2009

Monday-Thursday 10am-5pm

CAREER PREPARATION PROGRAMS


Exploring Careers

Learn how to explore careers in your major, as well as methods and resources for exploring other career areas.  View our calendar for dates and times.

Choosing a Major
Find out how to choose a major that’s a good “fit” for you, as well as methods & resources for exploring areas of study at SJSU. View our calendar for dates and times.

CAREER COACHING


Weekly Office Hours -
Need quick career tips? Career Consultants provide coaching to SJSU students on a variety of topics including: job/internship search strategies, interviewing tips, grad school, choosing a major, finding a career with your major, career planning, enhancing your resume, and more. Office hours begin the week of 8/31/09 and are offered on a first come, first served basis. View our calendar for dates and times.

RESUME PROGRAMS

Resume Critique Drop-in for SJSU students– Stop by for a critique of a final draft of your resume or cover letter. View our calendar for dates and times.

Resume 101 Workshops - Discover the basics of resume writing. Check out these proven strategies for efficiently presenting yourself to employers. View our calendar for dates and times.

“No ‘Experience’? Not True!” – Building an attention getting resume
Learn tips on how to reframe your “college experience” as “work experience” to build your resume to get the interview and win the job. View our calendar for dates and times.

Resume Tips for International Students – Get tips on resume writing specific for international students. View our calendar for dates and times.

Job Fair/Resume Blast - Bring your resume for one last review and practice your one minute commercial prior to the career and internship fair.  A final updated resume is required. First come, first served on a drop-in basis. (Open to SJSU students and registered alumni). View our calendar for dates and times.

JOB & INTERNSHIP SEARCH PROGRAMS


Job Fair Success Workshops -
Develop job search strategies that help you succeed at job fairs, employer events and more. First come, first served basis, no late admission. Arrive early to secure a seat. View our calendar for dates and times. *Access the on-line workshop at www.careercenter.sjsu.edu>log-in to account>announcements>JFSW online.
               
Internship Workshops - Gain job search strategies that help you find practical work experience through an internship. View our calendar for dates and times.

Job Search 1.0: Starting Your Job Search – Learn tips and strategies to begin the job search process. View our calendar for dates and times.

Finding a Job in a Tough Economy –  Develop practical job search strategies to be successful in a down economy. View our calendar for dates and times.

Job Search 2.0: Branding Yourself for Success – Learn tips and strategies for developing your personal brand on-line. Use your brand to market yourself to employers and build new networks. View our calendar for dates and times.

INTERVIEW PROGRAMS

Interview Skills Workshop - Get over your interview jitters. Learn proven techniques to present yourself like a professional before, during, and after an interview.  View our calendar for dates and times.

EMPLOYER CONNECTIONS


Accounting/Finance Job & Internship Fair

Connect with public accounting, corporate and government representatives to discuss career and internship opportunities. Attend a job fair success workshop to increase your marketability. * Please bring your current SJSU Tower Card or Career Center Membership Card.
Attire:Business Casual or Professional Business strongly recommended.View our calendar for dates and times.

Fall Job & Internship Fair
Meet with employers anticipating internship and/or career opportunities in business and technical fields. Attend a job fair success workshop to increase your marketability. * Please bring your current SJSU Tower Card or Career Center Membership Card.
Attire: Business Casual or Professional Business strongly recommended. View our calendar for dates and times.

SPECIAL EVENTS


Employer Resume Panel: Business -
Gain resume tips and advice directly from a panel of local professionals, focus is on business-style resumes, all majors are welcome. View our calendar for dates and times.

Employer Panel: Interviewing for Technical Positions - Get great tips from employers on how to shine in the job interview. View our calendar for dates and times.

Careers in Government - Learn about opportunities within government. Get tips on the job search and application process from government professionals. View our calendar for dates and times.

PARTNERSHIP EVENTS

Alumni Association GOLD Fall Programming – RSVP required at sjsualumni.com

What Does Your Facebook Page Say About You? - Learn how to leverage Facebook and other social media toward landing the job you want! View our calendar for dates and times.

Network Like an Expert - Learn from our panel of alums how to turn any social situation into a positive networking experience that may lead you to your next job, promotion or more! View our calendar for dates and times.

Dress for Success - Show employers and managers that you are ready to take the next step in your career. Learn to look your personal best at this hands on seminar from a certified style expert. View our calendar for dates and times.

Counseling Education
Graduation – What’s Next? - Come to this workshop and learn tips to making graduation a smooth process.  Dates and times TBA.

Considering Graduate School? – Participate in this workshop to learn about possible options.  Dates and times TBA.

These events and workshops are subject to change. Check our website for calendar updates at www.careercenter.sjsu.edu.

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