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SJSU Career Center – Spring 2012
*Administration Building Room 154 (elevator entrance, use 255)


All workshops will be held in Mod A
(unless otherwise noted). Mod A is located between Hoover Hall and the Aquatic Center


Business Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm; Friday 10am-3pm
*1/25/12-5/15/12 – Please view our online calendar for any updates

CAREER COACHING

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. Appointments are available for currently enrolled SJSU students only.

By Appointment Schedule an appointment by signing in to SpartaJobs and clicking on “Request an Appointment.”
*Cancellation Policy: To cancel an appointment, call (408) 924–6031 at least 24 hours in advance or cancel online up to 4 hours prior to appointment in you SpartaJobs account. A No-show or a No-call may result in a block for future appointments.

Drop-In Services (no appointment necessary)

Drop-In Services

Day(s)

Hours

Location

General Career Info

M

10:30am – Noon

ADM 154

TU

1:30pm – 3:00pm

ADM 154

TU

1:30pm – 3:30pm

COE 344**

W

1:30pm – 3:00pm

ADM 154

TH

10:30am – Noon

ADM 154

First come,
first served.

*Drop-in hours subject to change or cancellation. Please call 408.924.6031 for current schedule.
**For Undergraduate Engineering students

 

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 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 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 or Eluminate workshop. 
View our calendar for dates and times.

Finding a Job in a Today's Changing Economy – Develop practical job search strategies to be successful in a down economy.
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Job and Internship Search Workshops - Gain job search strategies and techniques that are key to finding a job or internship.  
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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. 
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Networking 101
Learn how to develop, maintain and leverage your networks for job and internship search success. View our calendar for dates and times.

Grad Blast - Prepare yourself for your job search and career now that you have graduated. 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.

Interview Demonstration and Business Fashion Show
Observe a live job interview demonstration featuring a panel of employers providing constructive feedback after each question and answer session.  View a professional-dress fashion show modeling affordable business-interview attire courtesy of Kohls, Ross, and Target Stores.
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EMPLOYER CONNECTIONS

Expo ‘12 Job & Internship Fair – Get connected! 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 and obtain an Early Bird Pass! Professional dress is strongly recommended. View our calendar for dates and times.

Education Panel - Gain valuable job search strategies and tips from local school district administrators including resume writing, interviewing techniques and teacher fair preparation.
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Non Profit and Public Service Forum
Come to this interactive networking event and get tips from employers on starting a career in the public service and nonprofit sectors. Learn about opportunities to serve your community through work with nonprofit organizations as well as local, state and federal government.
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Last Chance Job & Internship Fair
Get Connected! - Currently registered SJSU students and Career Center alumni members are invited to meet with employers anticipating 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.

Information Sessions & Tech Talks - Meet and network with employers about career/internship opportunities. Learn about trends within a specific organization in a forum setting.
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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 > SpartaJobs

PARTNERSHIP EVENTS

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

CA Association for Employment in Education (CAEE) Teacher Fair
Interact with northern California school districts recruiting for teaching and related positions. For more information, visit: http://www.caeelink.org/pages/fairs.aspx
Events and workshops are subject to change or cancellation. Please call 408.924.6031 for current schedule or view our calendar for dates and times.

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