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December 2009
Speed Interviewing Category: C (New: F2) Location: Career Development Center BH-250
Tuesday, December 01, 2009 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
**All students must REGISTER prior to this workshop in order to reserve a space.**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.
Sponsored By: Career Development Center
 
BEC Orientation Category: Required Orientation to be part of BEC program Location: CBA 229
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Business Excellence Certificate (BEC) program is part of the Student Center for Professional Development (SCPD). BEC will give you opportunities to explore and develop your career path, your professional skills and knowledge. This session is your opportunity to understand the requirements, and the activities to complete the certificate. More importantly, you have the opportunity to be exposed to all the resources available at the College of Business Administration (CBA). Please note this session is required for completion before being able to register to any other workshop and be part of the BEC program.
Sponsored By: Student Center for Professional Development
 
BEC Orientation Category: Required Orientation to be part of BEC program Location: CBA 228
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Business Excellence Certificate (BEC) program is part of the Student Center for Professional Development (SCPD). BEC will give you opportunities to explore and develop your career path, your professional skills and knowledge. This session is your opportunity to understand the requirements, and the activities to complete the certificate. More importantly, you have the opportunity to be exposed to all the resources available at the College of Business Administration (CBA). Please note this session is required for completion before being able to register to any other workshop and be part of the BEC program.
Sponsored By: Student Center for Professional Development
 
Find a Major That Fits Category: B Location: Career Development Center BH-250
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
**All students must REGISTER prior to this workshop in order to reserve a space.**Finding a major means identifying your interests, values, and transferable skills and how your personality fits best with different work environments. This comprehensive workshop will help you get started on the path to finding your major, and, in the long run, your career. 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.
Sponsored By: Career Development Center
 
Online Job Search Strategies Category: C Location: Career Development Center BH-250
Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 1:00pm-2:00pm
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.
Sponsored By: Career Development Center
 
Holiday Mixer 2009 Category: Experiential Learning A (New: I2) Location: The Grand Event Center-Monarch Room
Friday, December 04, 2009 - 6:00pm-8:30pm
**Please REGISTER on Additional Link below to RSVP. Do not RSVP from this website. Last day to RSVP is Wednesday, December 2, 2009. Business Attire required.** Let's celebrate the holidays and raise funds to purchase books for local Long Beach Elementary School (http://www.lbschools.net/). Please feel free to donate a new elementary school book at the event.
Sponsored By: Student Center for Professional Development - Holiday Mixer
 
Search and Secure Internship Category: E Location: Career Development Center BH-250
Monday, December 07, 2009 - 2:00pm-3:00pm
Learn how to search & secure an internship using the Career Development Center resources. Interview and Resume information will be breifly reviewed. Find out how to receive academic credit for your internship and when it is required.
Sponsored By: Career Development Center
 
Job Search Essentials: Interviewing Techniques Category: C (New: F2) Location: Career Development Center BH-250
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 1:00pm-2:00pm
Want to ace the interview? This workshop will help you develop successful strategies and techniques for presenting yourself more effectively during a job interview.
Sponsored By: Career Development Center
 
Job Search Essentials: Resume Writing Category: C (New: K) Location: Career Development Center BH-250
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 11:00am-12:00pm
Learn how to prepare a professional resume that will uniquely describe your career objectives, skills, and education
Sponsored By: Career Development Center
 
March 2010
SCPD 5K Run/Walk Category: F or Integrated Learning Component (New: J3) Location: CSULB Campus
Saturday, March 06, 2010 - Day of Registration starts at 7:30 a.m.
***REGISTER at: http://www.csulb.edu/colleges/cba/scpd/events/5k.html ***The 2nd Annual Student Center for Professional Development (SCPD) 5K Run/Walk celebrates fitness and raises money for SCPD who develop our young professionals about to enter the corporate world. You will tour through the beautiful California State University, Long Beach campus which was used for a portion of the Long Beach International City Marathon. The SCPD focuses on developing programs and opportunities for CSULB undergraduate business students to enhance their academic and professional development. Proceeds from the event will go directly to funding the various programs under the SCPD umbrella.
Sponsored By: Student Center for Professional Development 5K Run/Walk