THANK YOU TO OUR 2018–2019 ALLIANCE PARTNERSCity Year – Enterprise Rent-A-Car – GEICO – Inland Empire Utilities – 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 2018–2019 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.
Career Panel & Networking for CHASS Graduate StudentsTh 5/2 11:30a–1p Career Center
Career Panel & Networking for Government CareersW 4/24 1–2:30p HUB 367
Career Panel & Networking in the Social Media Industry T 4/30 1–2:30p HUB 260
Career Panel & Networking in the Human Resources IndustryTh 4/25 11a–12:30p HUB 260
Come and chat with employers from different industries! Students are welcome to attend any panels, regardless of major.
JOB DISCOVERY SERIES
Health ProfessionsWeek APRIL 15–18, 2019
Health ProfessionsAdvising Center
Learn more about careers in healthcare at these free events. go.ucr.edu/healthprofessionsweek
Last Chance Job Fair Th 5/9 11a–3pHUB 302
This is the last opportunity of the academic year to network, explore and connect with employers. Employers from business, government and nonprofit agencies will be hiring for full-time career positions, internships, summer and part-time jobs. Open to all majors, first-year through graduate students. go.ucr.edu/lastchance
Health Professions School Information Day FairTh 4/18 11a–2:30pHUB 302
Meet with admissions representatives from health professional schools and programs from all over the nation. The programs represented will include medical, dental, pharmacy, physician assistant, physical therapy, nursing, health administration and more. go.ucr.edu/healthfair
SCHOOL INFORMATION DAY FAIR
HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Spring Job Fair: Career Night T 4/9 4–7:30pHUB 302
First-year through graduate students from all majors can make important contacts and network with company representatives. Employers from business, government and nonprofit agencies will be hiring for full-time career positions, internships, summer and part-time jobs. go.ucr.edu/springfair
careers.ucr.edu CAREER FAIRS
C A R E E R C E N T E RCALENDAR OF EVENTS
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A UCR student ID or Net ID is required for entrance. Dress professionally and bring resumes.
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 F 4/12 11a–1p Career Center
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Where Are the Jobs? The Hidden Job Market10–11a, HUB 268
What's My Worth? Salary Negotiation10–11:30a, HUB 268
Career Panel & Networkingin the Social Media Industry1–2:30p, HUB 260
Discovering the Entertainment Industry 11a–1p, HUB 355
Discovering Graduate Schools & Credential Programs in Education & Teaching 2–3:30p, HUB 268
Riot Games Virtual Panel5:30–6:30p, HUB 355
Part-Time Summer Job Search & Resume Writing 11a–12:30p, HUB 269
PhD Meet Up: Prepare for Your Next Professional Move (PhD Students Only) 11:30a–12:30p, Career Center
U.S. Army Suture Clinic 1–3p, HUB 268
Allied Health Professionals in the Health Care Industry Panel 3:30–5p, HUB 268
Now Hiring Interns! 2–3:30p, HUB 260
Locate Public Health Needs Using Technology 3:30–5p, Rivera 138
Optometry & Podiatry Activities Featuring Western University of Health Sciences 3:30–5p, HUB 265
*Cover Letter Writing 2:30–4p, HUB 367
Career Panel & Networking for Government Careers 1–2:30p, HUB 367
Career Panel & Networking in the Human Resources Industry 11a–12:30p, HUB 260
Maximizing Your Internship Experience1–2p, HUB 260
Part-Time Summer Job Search& Resume Writing2–3:30p, HUB 268
Dining Etiquette Skills3–4p, Career Center
How Not to Get Fired: Professional Etiquette11a–12p, HUB 268
The Nuts & Bolts of Internships12–1p, HUB 269
LSAT Sample Class Featuring the Academic Resource Center (ARC)3–4p, HUB 268
Ace the Interview 10–11:30a, HUB 268
*R'Grad Professional Pathways: CV to Resume (Graduate Students Only) 1:10–2:40p, Career Center
To Be or Not to Be? Graduate & Professional School Edition 11a–12:30p, HUB 379
Career Panel & Networking for CHASS Graduate Students (Graduate Students Only)11:30a–1p, Career Center
How to Make a Great FirstImpression at a Career FairFeaturing Enterprise Rent–A–Car 2–3p, HUB 269
CIA Information Session 12–1p, HUB 269
International Cooperative Education Information Session 12–1p, HUB 355
JCPenney Information Session 5–6p, HUB 268
GEICO Information Session 11a–12p, Career Center
Ace the Interview Co–Hostedwith School of Business 2–3:30p, HUB 269
*Technical Resume Writing & Interviewing Featuring Southern California Edison 11a–12:30p, Career Center
Networking with Southern California Edison 12:30–1:30p, Career Center
Networking Your Way to a Job 11a–12p, Career Center
*Work–Study Orientation 3–4p, HUB 269
Choosing a Major 1–2p, HUB 268
*Resume Writing Co–Hosted with School of Business3–4:30p, HUB 269
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2019Career Station: 11a–1:30p, Bell Tower
Every Wednesday:
*BRING LAPTOP
2nd Year Career Plan11a–12p, Career Center
Atlantis Pre–Med Abroad Fellowship12–1p, HUB 269
The Nuts & Bolts of InternshipsCo–Hosted with School of Business1–2:30p, HUB 268
2SECOND YEARCAREER PLAN
1st Year Career Plan2–3p, Career Center 1FIRST YEAR
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Leader Creek FisheriesInformation Table10a–2p, Bell Tower
CIA Application Tips Workshop2–3p, Career Center
Seniors: Land a Job for When You Graduate Now (OCI)1–2p, HUB 265
Featured Employer of the Week: GEICO April 8–12
Health Professions Week: April 15–18
Senior Open House11a–1p, Career Center
Add Career Center events to your mobile device calendar.
Go to: go.ucr.edu/careers & download today!
GET NOTIFIED OF EVENTS!
MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY
Spring Job Fair: Career Night 4–7:30p, HUB 302
Health Professions School Information Day Fair11a–2:30p, HUB 302
SCHOOL INFORMATION DAY FAIR
HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Last Chance Job Fair11a–3p, HUB 302
Behavioral & Mental Health Professionals Career Panel 10–11:30a, HUB 268
MCAT Strategy Session Featuring Princeton Review 3–4p, Career Center
Graduate/Doctoral Health Professions Student Panel 5:10–6p, HUB 268
*Resume Writing12–1:30p, HUB 268
Interviewing for Introverts 2–3:30p, HUB 260
How to Work a Career Fair Room 3–4p, HUB 268
*Mastering LinkedIn10–11:30a, HUB 268
To Be or Not to Be? Law School Edition3–4:30p, HUB 260
QUARTER BEGINS
Career Fairs
Featured Employers andGraduate Admissions Programs
Job Discovery Series
Transfer Career Plan11a–12p, Career Center
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Senior Career Plan12–1p, Career Center SSENIOR
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For program updates and to register, visit careers.ucr.edu! Students are welcome to attend all events, regardless of major.
FBI Information Session3–4:30p, HUB 355
Career Center Plaza(951) 827-3631careers.ucr.edu
HOURS: Monday–Friday, 8a–5pExcept Wednesdays, 9a–5p
DROP-IN HOURS: Monday–Thursday, 10a–3pFriday, 10a–12p
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Career Planning
Job Search
Brand Yourself
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.
T 4/2 1–2p HUB 268
*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 4/2 3–4:30p HUB 269M 5/6 12–1:30p HUB 268
*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!
Th 4/25 2:30–4p 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!
Th 4/11 2–3:30p HUB 269Th 5/16 10–11:30a HUB 268
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 5/6 2–3:30p HUB 260
*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.
Th 4/4 11a–12:30p Career Center
*Mastering LinkedInBuild an All Star LinkedIn profile and learn the top ways to leverage your LinkedIn account in your job and internship search!
T 5/14 10–11:30a 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!
T 5/21 11a–12p HUB 268
How to Make a Great First Impression at a Career FairCome to this workshop to learn how to impress employers/recruiters and leave a lasting impression at a career fair.
M 4/8 2–3p HUB 269
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. M 5/20 3–4p Career Center
To Be or Not to Be? Graduate &Professional School EditionLearn about the basics of graduate and professional school, what to look for in a program and how to prepare for it.
W 5/1 11a–12:30p HUB 379
To Be or Not to Be? Law School EditionT 5/14 3–4:30p HUB 260
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
Th 4/4 3–4p HUB 269
Part-Time Summer 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.
W 4/17 11a–12:30p HUB 269W 5/22 2–3:30p HUB 268
The Nuts & Bolts of Internships An 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.
Hear from professionals in a variety of fields who are currently hiring interns. After the panel you will have the opportunity to speak with the employers that interest you and even submit your resume — so come prepared!
T 4/16 1–2:30p HUB 268W 5/15 12–1p HUB 269
W 4/17 2–3:30p HUB 260
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!
Th 4/2 12–1p HUB 260W 4/10 1–2p HUB 265
What's My Worth? Salary NegotiationLearn how to evaluate job offers, prepare for the negotiation process and practice your techniques in our interactive workshop! M 4/29 10–11:30a HUB 268
Where Are the Jobs? The Hidden Job MarketCome and learn how to develop job search strategies and resources to land a job!
T 4/30 10–11a HUB 268
Now Hiring Interns!
Find out how to stand out during your internship and how to maximize the skills you gained and relationships you built throughout your experienceT 5/21 1–2p HUB 260
Maximizing Your Internship Experience
*BRING LAPTOP
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!
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2nd Year
3rd Year
Senior
Transfer
M 4/22 2–3p Career Center
T 4/16 11a–12p Career Center
W 4/10 2–3p Career Center
M 4/22 12–1p Career Center
W 4/3 11a–12p Career Center
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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!
F 4/5 11a–12p Career Center
This information is accurate and reliable as of the date of publication, but may change without notice. Please contact the Career Center for the most up-to-date information. (3/19)