The Career Development Center provides the following workshop topics. Within the topics, there are various workshops to assist you in selecting a major or career path, as well as obtaining a full/part-time job or internship.
For a complete schedule of workshop titles, dates, times, and locations, go to the 
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To Register
Event List by Month
| Date | Time | Title and Descriptions |
| Tuesday, September 01 | 11AM - 12PM | 411 for 1st Year Students Whether you are new to campus or simply unfamiliar with the Career Development Center, this workshop will introduce you to the tools and services available to you as a CSULB student. Learn about our online tools, career counseling, and the many events organized by the CDC every semester. |
| Tuesday, September 01 | 1PM - 2PM | BeachLINK Orientation Learn how to use BeachLINK to locate jobs and internships. Also, discover detailed company information and other features of the BeachLINK system. Leave this workshop with a comprehensive list of jobs, internships and careers available to you now! |
| Wednesday, September 02 | 12PM - 1PM | How to Find a Part-Time Job Are you looking for a part-time job? Need help finding work, either on-campus or off? Come to this workshop to learn how and where to look for part-time job opportunities, locally and outside of Long Beach. |
| Thursday, September 03 | 1PM - 2PM | Job Search Strategies for International Students For international students who are currently in the job search process. We will discuss locating job openings on & off campus using effective resources specific to CSULB including job fairs as well as the Internet to network with potential employers |
| Wednesday, September 09 | 11AM - 12PM | Job Search Essentials: Resume Writing Learn how to prepare a professional resume that will uniquely describe your career objectives, skills, and education. |
| Wednesday, September 09 | 3PM - 4PM | Social Networks and Your Career Should you use Facebook and MySpace for professional networking, and if so, what is the best way to use it? This workshop provides suggestions and tips for using social networking sits to help with job searching and building your career. |
| Thursday, September 10 | 12PM - 1PM | Job Search Essentials: Interviewing Techniques Want to ace the interview? This workshop will help you develop successful strategies and techniques for presenting yourself more effectively during a job interview. |
| Thursday, September 10 | 2PM - 3PM | GRE Strategy Session: Presented by Kaplan This workshop will help you prepare for admissions to this specific program, including test prep information and course requirements. This workshop is presented in collaboration with KAPLAN Test Prep. |
| Monday, September 14 | 11AM - 12PM | Hidden Job Market Tired of searching for jobs online and not finding what you are seeking? Jobs are even harder to find with the economy in crisis. In this workshop you will discover how to tap into the “hidden” job market and locate the opportunities best suited for you. |
| Wednesday, September 16 | 2PM - 4PM | Resume Clinic The resume clinic brings real employers to campus to help students with on the spot resume critiques. No appointment necessary. All students must REGISTER prior to this workshop in order to reserve a space. |
| Thursday, September 17 | 12PM - 1PM | Money: It’s Out There! How to Find Scholarships Come to this workshop and find out about available scholarships and how to apply for them. Presented by the CSULB Center for Scholarship Information (CSI) |
| Monday, September 21 | 1PM - 2PM | Job Search Essentials: Resume Writing @ Women's Resource Center LA3-105* Learn how to prepare a professional resume that will uniquely describe your career objectives, skills, and education. |
| Tuesday, September 22 | 12PM - 1PM | Graduate School Admissions An introduction to the Graduate School Admissions process. |
| Tuesday, September 22 | 3:30 - 4:30PM | Resume Writing for Technical Jobs Specifically geared to students and alumni in the fields of Engineering, Science, and Technology, this workshop will teach you how to prepare a professional resume that will uniquely describe your career objectives, skills, and education. |
| Wednesday, September 23 | 2PM - 3PM | Search & Secure an Internship Internship workshops will allow you to meet with employers to find out about the internship process and the value of internships for entry into a specific company or industry. |
| Wednesday, September 23 | 12PM - 1PM | Resume Writing Workshop for International Students For international students seeking resume writing tips commonly utilized in the US. You will learn how to prepare a professional resume geared towards US employers that will showcase your career objective, skills, education, and experience. |
| Thursday, September 24 | 12PM - 1PM | Graduate School Admissions An introduction to the Graduate School Admissions process. |
| Thursday, September 24 | 2PM - 3PM | 411 for 1st Year Students Whether you are new to campus or simply unfamiliar with the Career Development Center, this workshop will introduce you to the tools and services available to you as a CSULB student. Learn about our online tools, career counseling, and the many events organized by the CDC every semester. |
| Tuesday, September 29 | 11AM - 12PM | Prepare for the Job Fair Want to be a star at the Job Fair? Take a few minutes with this workshop and it will prepare you to make the most of your time at the event. Learn how to approach employers with confidence and make that stellar first impression at the job fair. Gain great ideas on how to prepare, what to bring with you, questions to ask company reps, dressing for success and much, much more! |
| Tuesday, September 29 | 3:30PM - 4:30PM | Interviewing Techniques for Technical Jobs Specifically geared to students and alumni in the fields of Engineering, Science, and Technology, this workshop will help you develop successful strategies and techniques for presenting yourself more effectively during a job interview. |
| Wednesday, September 30 | 2PM - 3PM | Dress for Success Look sharp and dress to impress at the Job Fair, in interviews, and at your new job. Learn about the sometimes subtle differences between “business formal”, “business casual”, and “casual Friday”; find out about the unwritten rules of the office dress code; and learn how to dress at events like the Job Fair. |
| Date | Time | Title and Descriptions |
| Thursday, October 01 | 12PM - 2PM | Resume Clinic The resume clinic brings real employers to campus to help students with on the spot resume critiques. No appointment necessary. All students must REGISTER prior to this workshop in order to reserve a space. |
| Thursday, October 01 | 2:30PM - 3:30PM | Graduate School Admissions: Personal Statement I You MUST register online in order to attend these events; attendance is limited to 10. You must bring your Personal Statement with you. These workshops will give you the opportunity to review and refine your personal statement. |
| Monday, October 05 | 11AM - 12PM | Job Search Essentials: Interviewing Techniques Want to ace the interview? This workshop will help you develop successful strategies and techniques for presenting yourself more effectively during a job interview. |
| Monday, October 05 | 1PM - 2PM | Job Search Essentials: Interviewing Techniques @ Women's Resource Center LA3-105* Want to ace the interview? This workshop will help you develop successful strategies and techniques for presenting yourself more effectively during a job interview. |
| Tuesday, October 06 | 12PM - 1:30PM | Major & Career Connections: MBTI Gain insight into your personality and how you can use your natural preferences and strengths to make decisions about the best majors or careers for you. You will leave this workshop with a personalized report highlighting your preferences and strengths, a list of careers often attractive to your personality type, and tools to help you make decisions about them. Note: You must complete an online assessment at least one day prior to this workshop – register on BeachLINK to receive instructions on how to complete the assessment. |
| Wednesday, October 07 | 2PM - 3PM | Prepare for the Job Fair Want to be a star at the Job Fair? Take a few minutes with this workshop and it will prepare you to make the most of your time at the event. Learn how to approach employers with confidence and make that stellar first impression at the job fair. Gain great ideas on how to prepare, what to bring with you, questions to ask company reps, dressing for success and much, much more! |
| Thursday, October 08 | 12PM - 4PM | Mission Possible: 2009 Fall Job Fair Attend the Mission Possible: 2009 Fall Job Fair where employers will be recruiting all majors and class levels. Bring resumes; business attire is strongly recommended. |
| Monday, October 12 | 1PM - 2PM | Hidden Job Market Tired of searching for jobs online and not finding what you are seeking? Jobs are even harder to find with the economy in crisis. In this workshop you will discover how to tap into the “hidden” job market and locate the opportunities best suited for you. |
| Tuesday, October 13 | 12PM - 1:30PM | Major & Career Connections: Strong Interest Inventory At this workshop, you will find out how interests play a role in choosing a major or career. You will receive the results of your interests inventory and learn how to identify majors and careers that most closely match your interests. Note: You must complete an online assessment at least one day prior to this workshop – register on BeachLINK to receive instructions on how to complete the assessment. |
| Wednesday, October 14 | 12PM - 2PM | Mock Networking Discover how to excel in the world of networking – mix and mingle with employers at the Career Development Center. Learn about food etiquette at cocktails and mixers, discover how to build your network intelligently, and practice your skills with real employers. |
| Wednesday, October 14 | 3PM - 4:30PM | Law & Business School Insider Want the inside scoop on getting into Business or Law School? Find out what the experts are saying about the economy’s effect on school admissions, the greatest pitfalls of today’s applicants, and important advice before you apply. |
| Thursday, October 15 | 12PM - 1PM | Find a Major that Fits Are you undecided? Do you know your major but not what you want to do with it? Have you chosen a career and want confirmation that it will be a good fit for you? Learn more about how to get started on the right career path. This workshop is especially beneficial for first year students in choosing a major and beginning the process of exploring majors and careers. All students must REGISTER prior to this workshop in order to reserve a space. |
| Monday, October 19 | 1PM - 2PM | Internships in the Entertainment Industry Learn when to apply for internships, how to make your application stand out, and what opportunities are available in the entertainment industry. |
| Tuesday, October 20 | 11AM - 12:30PM | Internships for a Cause: Non-Profit Agencies Learn when to apply for internships, how to make your application stand out, and what opportunities are available in the non-profit industry. |
| Tuesday, October 20 | 3PM - 4:30PM | Green Internships Are you passionate about the environment? Interested in careers that support your passion? Learn about green internships, when to apply, and how to make your application stand out. |
| Wednesday, October 21 | 11AM - 12PM | Going Global - Internships Abroad Learn how to search for internships abroad, and uncover your options as an intern, volunteer, or paid employee. Learn from other students’ experiences of the do’s and don’t of interning abroad. |
| Wednesday, October 21 | 2PM - 3PM | Internships for International Students: CPT & Volunteer For international students to learn how to apply and secure internships in the US. |
| Thursday, October 22 | 1PM - 2PM | Fortune 500 Internship Programs Discover Internship Programs for Fortune 500 companies, what opportunities are paid, and how to apply. |
| Date | Time | Title and Descriptions |
| Tuesday, November 03 | 12PM - 1:30PM | Major & Career Connections: Values Inventory Prioritize what's most important to you, and find a major or career that is most consistent with your values. Note: You must register online in advance for this workshop. |
| Tuesday, November 03 | 3:30PM - 4:30PM | Graduate School Admissions An introduction to the Graduate School Admissions process. |
| Wednesday, November 04 | 2PM - 3PM | Job Search Essentials: Resume Writing Learn how to prepare a professional resume that will uniquely describe your career objectives, skills, and education. |
| Thursday, November 05 | 11AM - 12PM | Hidden Job Market Tired of searching for jobs online and not finding what you are seeking? Jobs are even harder to find with the economy in crisis. In this workshop you will discover how to tap into the “hidden” job market and locate the opportunities best suited for you. |
| Monday, November 09 | 3PM - 4PM | Intern to Employee Learn what employers are looking for in their interns. How to go from intern to employee. Step by step on how to make the most of any internship. |
| Tuesday, November 10 | 12PM - 1:30PM | Major & Career Connections: Online Tools to Explore Careers Explore majors and careers that are a good fit for who you are. This workshop uses CHOICES Planner, an online tool that incorporates results from the MBTI and the Strong Interest Inventory, as well as a skills assessment that will help you identify potential majors and career options. Note: You must register online in advance for this workshop. |
| Thursday, November 12 | 11AM - 12PM | Find a Major that Fits Are you undecided? Do you know your major but not what you want to do with it? Have you chosen a career and want confirmation that it will be a good fit for you? Learn more about how to get started on the right career path. This workshop is especially beneficial for first year students in choosing a major and beginning the process of exploring majors and careers. All students must REGISTER prior to this workshop in order to reserve a space. |
| Thursday, November 12 | 1PM - 3PM | Resume Clinic The resume clinic brings real employers to campus to help students with on the spot resume critiques. No appointment necessary. All students must REGISTER prior to this workshop in order to reserve a space. |
| Monday, November 16 | 1PM - 2PM | Search & Secure an Internship @ Women's Resource Center LA3-105* Internship workshops will allow you to meet with employers to find out about the internship process and the value of internships for entry into a specific company or industry. |
| Monday, November 16 | 1PM - 2PM | Graduate School Admissions: Personal Statement II You MUST register online in order to attend these events; attendance is limited to 10. You must bring your Personal Statement with you. These workshops will give you the opportunity to review and refine your personal statement. |
| Tuesday, November 17 | 12PM - 1:30PM | Interview Preparation for International Students For international students to develop successful preparation strategies and techniques when interviewing with US employers. You will learn what to do before, during, and after the interview, how to prepare, how to present yourself more effectively and how to respond to commonly asked questions. |
| Wednesday, November 18 | 1PM - 2PM | Letters of Recommendation Learn how to ask (and who to ask) for letters of recommendation, and how to make sure that you’re getting the best letter possible. |
| Thursday, November 19 | 11AM - 12PM | Applying for Federal Government Internships and Entry Level Positions This workshop provides an introduction to searching for federal government internships and entry level positions. How to research opportunities and internship programs that exist within over 170 federal government agencies. |
| Monday, November 23 | 12PM - 1 PM | GMAT Strategy Session This workshop will help you prepare for admissions to this specific program, including test prep information and course requirements. This workshop is presented in collaboration with KAPLAN Test Prep. |
| Monday, November 30 | 1PM - 2PM | Choosing a Mentor @ Women's Resource Center LA3-105* You will leave this workshop with a better understanding of the value of a mentor and how to choose a mentor. |
| Date | Time | Title and Descriptions |
| Tuesday, December 01 | 2PM - 4PM | Speed Interviewing Meet with several interviewers in one setting, each asking a series of questions designed to prepare you for an interview. You will receive valuable feedback from each interviewer before moving on to the next. Bring several copies of your resume. You will meet with both employers and career counselors during this workshop. All students must REGISTER prior to this workshop in order to reserve a space. |
| Tuesday, December 01 | 5PM | Bernard L. Hyink Scholarship Deadline A scholarship essay competition - for details on awards, qualifications and how to submit your essay, visit our website at http://careers.csulb.edu |
| Wednesday, December 02 | 11AM - 12PM | Find a Major that Fits Are you undecided? Do you know your major but not what you want to do with it? Have you chosen a career and want confirmation that it will be a good fit for you? Learn more about how to get started on the right career path. This workshop is especially beneficial for first year students in choosing a major and beginning the process of exploring majors and careers. All students must REGISTER prior to this workshop in order to reserve a space. |
| Wednesday, December 02 | 2PM - 3PM | LSAT Strategy Session This workshop will help you prepare for admissions to this specific program, including test prep information and course requirements. This workshop is presented in collaboration with KAPLAN Test Prep. |
| Thursday, December 03 | 12PM - 1PM | Online Job Search Strategies Have you ever tried to find a job on an online job search site, only to be overwhelmed by the search results? Learn about different online job search sites, strategies to help you refine your search, red flags to warn you about scams, and tips on how to find jobs that are the right fit for you. |
| Monday, December 07 | 2PM - 3PM | Search & Secure an Internship Internship workshops will allow you to meet with employers to find out about the internship process and the value of internships for entry into a specific company or industry. |
| Wednesday, December 09 | 11AM - 12PM | Job Search Essentials: Resume Writing Learn how to prepare a professional resume that will uniquely describe your career objectives, skills, and education. |
| Wednesday, December 09 | 1PM - 2PM | Job Search Essentials: Interviewing Techniques Want to ace the interview? This workshop will help you develop successful strategies and techniques for presenting yourself more effectively during a job interview. |
