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SJSU Career Center – Spring 2010


Regular Business Hours: Monday-Thursday 10am-5pm
*These events and workshops are subject to change. 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 are offered on a drop-in basis, starting the week of 2/1/10. View our weekly office hours.

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.

RESUME PROGRAMS

 

Resume Critique Drop-in for SJSU students– Stop by for a critique of a final draft of your resume or cover letter. Starting 2/1/10. 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.

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

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. *Access the on-line workshop at www.careercenter.sjsu.edu>log-in to account>announcements>JFSW online.  View our calendar for dates and times.      
         
Finding an 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.

Job Search 2.0: Managing Your Online Presence – Develop your online presence and enhance your job search through the use of social media tools (LinkedIn, VisualCV, Facebook, blogs, and more). Learn how to market yourself, research industries and employers, and build new networks.  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: From Stressful to Successful - Explore the unique causes and effects of job-search anxiety, how to recognize it, and how to strategically handle it so you can keep your focus on your goal: getting a great job! 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

 

Expo ’10 Job & Internship Fair - Meet with employers anticipating internship and/or career opportunities in business and technical fields. Open to all majors. Attend a job fair success workshop to increase your marketability. View our calendar for dates and times.

Spring Job & Internship Fair - Meet with employers who have career, internship and/or summer opportunities. Open to all majors. Attend a job fair success workshop to increase your marketability. View our calendar for dates and times.

Employer Recruiting Tables - Connect with employers face-to-face in an informal environment. View our calendar for dates and times.

Information Sessions - Meet and network with employers about career/internship opportunities. Get informed about trends within a specific organization in a forum setting. View our calendar for dates and times.

SpartaJobs - Search our job & internship bank (Exclusive for SJSU students & registered Alumni) that includes on-campus and off-campus, part-time, full-time, summer, internship and career positions. Check frequently! www.careercenter.sjsu.edu > Student log-in

SPECIAL EVENTS

 

Education Panel  - Gain valuable job search strategies including resume writing, interviewing techniques and teacher fair preparation tips from local school district administrators. View our calendar for dates and times.

Careers in Science and Technology Panel - Discover the incredible range of career opportunities in Science and Technology. View our calendar for dates and times.

Careers in Non Profit - Come to this interactive and fun workshop and learn about the nonprofit field, job search strategies, and what nonprofit professionals look for when hiring new graduates! View our calendar for dates and times.

Technical Careers in the Green Economy - Hear from industry professionals about different technical careers in this growing industry.
View our calendar for dates and times.

Grad Blast - Designed to prepare you for your job search and career now that you have graduated. Arrive at least 15 minutes early to secure a seat, as space is limited.  View our calendar for dates and times.

PARTNERSHIP EVENTS

 

Silicon Valley Nonprofit Career Fair - Connect face to face with representatives from various nonprofit organizations to learn about internship and career opportunities! Open to all SJSU students.  For more information visit: www.cardinalcareers.stanford.edu. View our calendar for dates and times.

Entrepreneurial Careers for Social Impact - Learn from local social entrepreneurs about how you can create social impact and make a living in this challenging, exciting and growing field. Network with socially entrepreneurial companies and organizations to gain information on internships and opportunities. This event is for both undergraduate and graduate students in all majors and schools. View our calendar for dates and times.

Santa Clara County Office Of Education (SCCOE) Teacher Fair - Meet with Santa Clara County School Districts recruiting for teaching and counseling-related positions (note: *only credentialed candidates can attend fair).  For more information and to register, visit: www.sccoe.k12.ca.us. View our calendar for dates and times.

CA Association For Employment in Education (CAEE) Teacher Fair - Interact with over 70 northern California school districts recruiting for teaching and related positions. For more information, visit: www.caeelink.org/fairs.htm. View our calendar for dates and times.

Alumni Association GOLD spring programming  - *RSVP Required. Register for Alumni Association events at www.sjsualumni.com

Etiquette Dinner - Acquaint yourself with the proper dining techniques at a hands-on seminar led by a certified etiquette professional, Syndi Seid, founder of Advanced Etiquette. Meal is included in the price of the event. Cost: $20, advance registration required, via www.sjsualumni.com

Crafting Your Personal Statement - Learn tips to develop a strong personal statement. A Kaplan professional will cover a variety of topics including: honing your ideas, addressing your audience, proper tone and more! Free to attend, but advance registration required, via www.sjsualumni.com.

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