THANK YOU TO OUR 2018–19 ALLIANCE PARTNERSCity Year – Enterprise Rent-A-Car – GEICO – Inland Empire Utilities – Kaplan – Kohl’s – Princeton Review – Sherwin-Williams

Sorenson Engineering – Southern California Edison – Target – U.S. Army Healthcare – U.S. Marine Corps

The UCR Career Center acknowledges and thanks our 2018–19 Alliance Partners for their financial contributions which help the Career Center to provide premier career services to UCR students. Alliance Partner companies join with the Career Center in providing professional assistance to UCR students in the areas of career development, career employment and internship

opportunities. Through their generosity the Career Center is able to also provide self-funded student programs, virtual workshops and other special programs.

F 1/18 11a–1p Career Center

Career Panel & Networking in the Business IndustryF 2/15 11a–12:30p HUB 260

Career Panel for Mathematics, Life & Physical Science Majors W 2/13 11a–12:30p HUB 260

Career Panel & Networking for Computer Science & Computer Engineering Majors Th 2/14 1–2:30p HUB 260

Career Panel & Networking for Humanities & Social Science Majors Co-Hosted by CHASS Dean’s Office W 2/13 2–3:30p HUB 268

Come and chat with employers from different industries! Students are welcome to attend any panels, regardless of major.

JOB DISCOVERY SERIES

go.ucr.edu/ucrhandshake

ACCESS JOBS/INTERNSHIPS FROM 200,000+ EMPLOYERS AROUND THE WORLD!

Check out our UCR Handshake 201 workshop to get started! M 1/14 12–12:30p Career Center

Had an awesome internship experience? Tell us about it and be entered for a chance to win prizes!

UCR students in all class levels and majors are encouraged to share their internships with the campus community. For contest details, visit: go.ucr.edu/showoffyourinternship

Dress for Success: R’Professional Career Closet EditionTh 2/28 11:30a–1pBear’s Den

Success starts with a first impression. Come learn how to dress to impress for your next internship or job interview!

DRESS FOR SUCCESS

Engineering & Technology Job FairTh 1/17 11a–3pHUB 302

Engineers and human resources staff from engineering and technology firms will be on campus to answer your questions, discuss employment opportunities for internships and career positions, and provide company information. go.ucr.edu/engrtech

Internship and Nonprofit Job Fair W 1/23 11a–2pHUB 302

Representatives from government agencies, nonprofit organizations and other industries will be present to discuss how to find open positions, internships, application processes and timelines.go.ucr.edu/inpfair

Teacher Job Fair T 3/26 4–6:30pHUB 302

Numerous school districts will be present seeking soon-to-be or currently credentialed teachers and conducting interviews for full-time teaching positions. go.ucr.edu/teacherfair

A UCR student ID or student Net ID is required for entrance. Dress professionally and bring resumes.

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Transfer Student Open House11a–1p, Career Center

*Resume Writing 1–2:30p, HUB 268

*Technical Resume Writing & Interviewing2–3:30p, HUB 260

Dolby Information Session4–5p, HUB 355

UCR Handshake 20112–12:30p, Career Center

Interviewing for Introverts1–2:30p, HUB 268

Connect Virtually with UCI's professionally-oriented Master of Software Engineering (MSWE) and Master of Computer Science (MCS) Graduate School Programs2–3:30p, HUB 260

Networking Your Way to a Job 12–1p, HUB 260

City Year Information Table 10a–2p, Bell Tower

How to Work a Career Fair Room Featuring City Year 2–3p, HUB 268

UCR and City Year: A Legacy of Service 3:30–4:30p, Career Center

Part-Time Job Search & Resume Writing 10–11:30a, HUB 269

GRE Strategy Session Featuring Princeton Review 3–4p, HUB 269

Beyond Academia: Career Opportunities for Graduate Students 3–4:30p, Career Center

What's My Worth? Salary Negotiation 1–2:30p, HUB 260

Where Are the Jobs? The Hidden Job Market 11a–12p, HUB 268

Part-Time Job Search & Resume Writing2–3:30p, HUB 260

Career Panel & Networking for Mathematics, Life & Physical Science Majors11a–12:30p, HUB 260

How Not to Get Fired: Professional Etiquette12–1p, HUB 260

To Be or Not to Be? Graduate and Professional School Edition1–2p, HUB 268

*Work-Study Orientation11a–12p, HUB 268

How to Prepare for the Teacher Job Fair Featuring a Unified School District (GSOE Students Only) 1–2p, Career Center

Resume Critiques Featuring Unified School Districts (GSOE Students Only) 2:30–4:30p, Career Center

Conversations with Coinbase 1–2p, Career CenterDining Etiquette Skills

3–4p, HUB 268

Choosing a Major 11a–12p, HUB 260

Beyond Academia: Prepare for the Upcoming Graduate Virtual Career Expo 3–4p, Career Center

Dress for Success: R'Professional Career Closet Edition 11:30a–1p, Bear's Den

Entertainment Industry Networking Day 12:45–5p, HUB 302

Discovering Law School3–4:30p, HUB 260

Career Panel & Networking in the Business Industry11a–12:30p, HUB 260

Career Panel & Networking for Computer Science & Computer Engineering Majors1–2:30p, HUB 260

Career Panel & Networking for Humanities & Social Science Majors Co-Hosted by CHASS Dean's Office 2–3:30p, HUB 268

Agricultural Careers Information Dinner 5:30–8p, HUB 302S

Marine Corps Officers Program11a–12p, HUB 268

*Resume Writing12:30–2p, HUB 367

*Mastering LinkedIn11a–12:30p, HUB 268

Former Interns Tell All2:30–4p, HUB 269

Meet-Up: Life After UCR 12–1p, Career Center

*Cover Letter Writing11a–12:30p, HUB 379

Seniors: Land a Job for When You Graduate Now (OCI)12–1p, HUB 268

How to Make a Great First Impression at a Career Fair12:30–1:30p, HUB 379

Marine Corps Aviation Program 1–2p, HUB 260

Marine Corps Pull-Up Challenge10a–2p, Bell Tower

Seniors: Land a Job for When You Graduate Now (OCI)3–4p, HUB 268

Ace the Interview11a–12:30p, HUB 260

The Nuts & Bolts of Internships 3–4p, Career Center

FEBRUARY

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Featured Employers andGraduate Admissions Programs

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Career Station: 11a–1:30p, Bell Tower

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Senior Career Plan10–11a, HUB 265 SSENIOR

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Featured Employer of the Week: City Year January 21–25

Senior Success Week: January 14–18

Add Career Center events to your mobile device calendar.

Go to: go.ucr.edu/careers & download today!

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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HOLIDAY

PRESIDENTS DAY HOLIDAY

Engineering & Technology Job Fair11a–3p, HUB 302

Internship and Nonprofit Job Fair11a–2p, HUB 302

Transfer Career Plan10–11a, Career Center TTRANSFER

CAREER PLAN

For program updates and to register, visit careers.ucr.edu/events!Students are welcome to attend all events, regardless of major and class level.

Senior Success Series 11a–1p, Career Center

DRESS FOR SUCCESSDRESS FOR SUCCESS

• Find out how to protect your privacy. • Ask questions when searching online for a job.

For more information, visit

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FRAUDBEWARE OF JOB

LEARN MORE: GO.UCR.EDU/CAREERCLOSET

WINTER WORKSHOPS*BRING LAPTOP

Job Search

Work-Study Students: Need to Earn Money? Learn more about the work-study job search and interview process, including how to get hired on or off campus. Students who have previously attended a work-study orientation are welcome but not required to attend.

*Work-Study Orientation

T 1/22 1:30–2:30p HUB 269Th 2/21 11a–12p HUB 268

Networking Your Way to a JobAttend this workshop to learn what networking actually is, how to get started, basic tips on maintaining and developing your contacts, and how to build new connections. Don’t wait, networking takes TIME!

T 1/22 12–1p HUB 260

Part-Time Job Search & Resume Writing Attend two workshops in one! The job search workshop will teach you strategies to find a part-time job or internship by using a variety of techniques. The resume writing workshop will get you started and provide you with resources to “grow” your resume as you continue through school.

Th 1/24 10–11:30a HUB 269T 2/26 2–3:30p HUB 260

The Nuts & Bolts of InternshipsAn internship is a great way to “test out” a potential career path to see if it’s right for you. As an intern you will gain experience that will help you land your dream job after graduation while possibly earning academic credit.

W 1/9 3–4p Career Center

What’s My Worth? Salary NegotiationLearn how to evaluate job offers, prepare for the negotiation process and practice your techniques in our interactive workshop!

Th 1/31 1–2:30p HUB 260

Former Interns Tell AllFormer interns will tell you how they found their internships and got hired, where they interned, what they did, and how it has impacted their career goals.

Come and learn how to develop job search strategies and resources to land a job!

Th 2/7 2:30–4p HUB 269

Seniors: Land a Job for When You Graduate Now (OCI)OCI brings employers to campus to interview graduating students for full-time career positions as well as juniors for full-time paid summer internships. Come and learn how to participate in this program and get your competitive edge!

W 1/9 3–4p HUB 268W 1/16 12–1p HUB 268

Where Are the Jobs? The Hidden Job Market

T 1/29 11a–12p HUB 268

Brand Yourself*Resume WritingThis workshop will show you how to format and develop a tailored resume, how to enhance your current resume, and tips on resume writing Do’s and Don’ts.

T 1/8 1–2:30p HUB 268Th 2/7 12:30–2p HUB 367

Ace the InterviewThis workshop will teach you about professional attire and etiquette, common interview questions to prepare for, and ultimately how to give an excellent interview that will help you get the job!

F 1/11 11a–12:30p HUB 260

*Cover Letter WritingCover letters are a great way to introduce yourself to an employer, show the prospective employer how your background fits their particular job and to demonstrate your knowledge of the company. Come and learn how to write an effective and original letter in this workshop!

F 2/8 11a–12:30p HUB 379

Interviewing for IntrovertsIf you consider yourself a quiet or introverted person, come to this workshop to learn how you can prepare for an interview and share your strengths with a potential employer.

M 2/4 1–2:30p HUB 268

*Mastering LinkedInBuild an All-Star LinkedIn profile and learn the top ways to leverage your LinkedIn account in your job and internship search!

W 2/6 11a–12:30p HUB 268

Dining Etiquette Skills Dining etiquette can be critical to your career and job search success, particularly if a job requires a certain standard of conduct with clients and superiors. Come to this skill building workshop to learn the Do’s and Don’ts of proper dining etiquette.

W 2/20 3–4p HUB 268

How Not to Get Fired: Professional EtiquetteProfessionalism, work ethic and communication skills are consistently among the top-five "most important" applied skills for job success for new workforce entrants. Let us help you learn to transition smoothly into a professional work culture!

W 2/20 12–1p HUB 260

Your Career PlanExplore, plan and set goals to keep your career plan on track. Come and learn what you need to do THIS YEAR to help you prepare for life after college!

Career Planning

To Be or Not to Be? Graduate and Professional School Edition Learn about the basics of graduate and professional school, what to look for in a program, and how to prepare for it.

T 2/19 1–2p HUB 268

Choosing a Major Come to this workshop and learn how to find a major that fits with your interests, skills, personality and values as well as how majors connect to careers.

W 2/27 11a–12p HUB 260

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M 1/28 2–3p Career Center

F 1/25 11a–12p Career Center

Th 1/24 1–2p Career Center

T 1/15 10–11a HUB 265

F 1/11 10–11a Career Center

*Technical Resume Writing & InterviewingIf you are applying for a technical position such as engineering, science or informational technology, attend this 2-for-1 skill building workshop to learn how to write a technical resume and prepare for a technical interview.W 1/16 2–3:30p HUB 260

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