Presentation Transcript

1. Consulting Monday, October 12, 2009 4-7pm, Career Center, 3rd Floor, Conference Room
2. Career Center Overview Career Lab Overview Bruin Consulting Professional Panel Networking
3. Great Careers Begin at the UCLA Career Center
4. What does the Career Center offer? Drop-In Counseling (Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm) Career counseling by appointment Career planning workshops Internship and employment opportunities Graduate or professional school preparation International opportunities Online services at career.ucla.edu
5. Drop-In Counselingcareer.ucla.edu/DropInCounseling 15-20 minute sessions (Unlimited) (Monday-Friday, 10am - 4pm) Quick questions on job search Resume critiques Career Center orientation Internship and International Opportunities
6. Career Counselingby Appointment 50 minute session Must sign up online, highly recommend attending a drop-in counseling session first Explore majors and career options Evaluate skills, interests, values and personality types, as they relate to your career Learn how to make career decisions Seek assistance with preparing for graduate and professional school Find the career path that is right for you.
7. Workshops career.ucla.edu/Workshops Career Planning Skills Assessment Values Exploration Job and Internship Search Graduate School, Pre-Professional Planning Personal Statement reviews Special Topics by major, field, season, discipline, employment trends…
8. Internship / EmploymentOpportunities BruinView™Jobs, Internships, & On Campus Interviews Apply for full and part time jobs online Apply for internships online Register for BruinView™ On Campus Interviews online Recruiting for full time positions typically begin in the Fall and run throughout the year Recruiting for summer internships typically begin in the Winter and continues through Spring.
9. Internship & International Opportunities National InternshipsWashington, D.C. non-academic internship program, ten weeks every quarter, stipends, loans, credit available, and internships in a variety of fields. Similar program available in Sacramento for summer only. Fellowships available after graduation. Local InternshipsBusiness & Marketing, Non Profit,Law & Government, Entertainment, and more… International OpportunitiesInternational internships, short-term work abroad, volunteer abroad, teach abroad. Opportunities to participate in such programs as JET, Peace Corps, Department of State, BUNAC, and much more.
10. Career Fairsat career.ucla.edu/CareerFairs Hundreds of employers seeking UCLA students and graduates for full time and part time jobs and internships. Attend a Career Fair prep workshop or visit the online workshop at career.ucla.edu/CareerFairPrep, before you go to the career fair. Approximately six fairs per academic year
11. Alumni Services BruinView™ for Alumni Bruin AlumLink™ Online Resume Critique Credentials File Service Selected Services Available for Purchase career.ucla.edu/AlumniServices
12. Employer Information Sessions Sign up online through the BruinView™ Campus Interview system. Employers conduct presentations on positions within their company, how to interview, and what their company or industry is like. Take the opportunity to network with employers and learn about companies and industries.
13. Additional Job Search Strategies Attend a Career Center workshop or drop in to see a counselor to explore additional job search strategies, or to have your resume and cover letter critiqued by a counselor. Pick up the Career Guide on the second floor. It’s free for currently registered UCLA students. Attend Career Week and other special events sponsored by the Career Center throughout the year. Check the home page at career.ucla.edu for updates. These special events are a great way to connect with employers.
14. Applying for Graduate or Professional School Considering graduate school such as law school, medical school, or an MBA? Do you know what graduate and professional school programs are available? Need help with your application, personal statement, or research into programs? Have questions about Letters of Recommendation and the application process?
15. Graduate School andPre-Professional Services Workshops Selecting a graduate program Writing the personal statement Preparing for MBA, Law, or Medical School Counseling and Library / Lab Resources See a counselor regarding timelines, decisions, and the application process Research schools and programs through the Career Center Library / Lab
16. Graduate School andPre-Professional Services Online Resources Career Information Sheets Timeline Information Testing Information
17. Letters of Reference (LOR) Open an LOR account online at career.ucla.edu/LOR. Request letters to be sent to the Career Center and forwarded to the schools and programs of your choice.
18. Mock Interviews Sign up online for mock interviews with a counselor. Sign up for special mock interview days for pre-health students.
19. Online Resources & Servicesat career.ucla.edu Online Resume Writing Online Resume Critique Service Career Fair Preparation Online Interview Workshop Career Fair Information Informational Interviewing Workshop Schedule UCLA Alumni Career Network www.uclalumni.net
20. Career Library / Lab Overview
21. Career Library / Lab
22. Career Library / Lab
23. Career Library / Lab
24. We’ll send you an email with a link. You’ll have exclusive access to this session’s materials at: career.ucla.edu/JumpStartHandouts Just log on with the username and password you used to register for this Job Search Jump Start.
25. Bruin Consulting
26. Professional Panel
27. Networking

28. Thank you for joining us today!