Fall 2021 Workshop Calendar

The Career Center offers many pre-scheduled career and job search workshops designed to assist you with your career development. You can also request a workshop for your student organizations, academic classes, and campus events.

If you require any disability-related accommodations, please email us at career@cpp.edu

ROCK YOUR RESUME!

Thursday, September 2, 2021

Presenter: Cherrie Peters

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Zoom Link: https://cpp.zoom.us/j/85204722645

Career Readiness begins with learning how to develop an effective resume from scratch; format your resume intentionally, utilize appropriate industry buzzwords, and avoid common resume myths. This is a great workshop for everyone whether you are writing your first resume or seeking to update your already great resume. This workshop will also briefly address cover letter writing as well.

NETWORKING

Thursday, September 9, 2021

Presenter: Ali Ivie

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Zoom Link: https://cpp.zoom.us/j/87249431322

Find out about the benefits of networking and ways to be successful in networking situations. This workshop will also go over how to create and utilize your personal brand in face to face and online social media networking situations. This workshop is a must attend for all Cal Poly Pomona students.

JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES

Thursday, September 16, 2021

Presenter: David Craig

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Zoom Link: https://cpp.zoom.us/j/87825487989

Are you prepared for the job search process? Discover how to develop a highly interactive job search strategy which leads to greater opportunities and greater success. Attendees will leave this workshop with an action plan that will guide the job search process. This workshop is useful for students seeking an on/off campus job, or internship.

PLANNING FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Presenter: Alex Ramirez Ruiz

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Zoom Link: https://cpp.zoom.us/j/89765187864

Attend this workshop to understand the admission criteria; Grades, graduate admission test, letters of recommendation, personal statement, application deadlines, and how to find programs of interest. If you have never thought about graduate school, come hear about the benefits of attaining a graduate degree.

SUCCEEDING AT INTERVIEWING & MANAGING ANXIETY

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Presenters: Dr. Cheryl Love & Dr. Rhona Harrison

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Zoom Link: https://cpp.zoom.us/j/86033137725

Navigating the interview process can be tricky if you are not prepared, and anxiety can add to the difficulty of interviewing successfully. Join us for this workshop to learn how to prepare for answering tough interview questions and manage your anxiety so you can focus on answering interview questions with confidence.

INTERNSHIPS

Thursday, October 14, 2021

Presenter: Ann Lara

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Zoom Link: https://cpp.zoom.us/j/84226535332

Do you want to fast track your career, expand your industry knowledge, and supplement your education? Learn how to pick the right internship and know what employers expect. This workshop is for students seeking to gain experience in their field of interest or expose themselves to a career field to find out if it is a good fit to pursue furthermore.

CHOOSING A MAJOR

Thursday, November 4, 2021

Presenter: Eddie Venegas

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Zoom Link: https://cpp.zoom.us/j/82266772910

This workshop will utilize the Myers Briggs Type Indicator to discover your Sense of Purpose type. Choosing a career that compliments your Sense of Purpose will potentially lead to rewarding career choices. If you are interested knowing if the major you have chosen is the right one for you, attend this workshop.