2023-24

SCU Career Center Updates

Welcome to the Fall 2024 quarter! The Career Center invites you to participate in all we have to offer to support you in your job/internship search and career discernment journey. Check out our virtual and in-person events as well as the self-serve resources on our website and/or make an appointment in Handshake to speak with a Career Coach.

Upcoming On-Campus Event sponsored by Employers and the Career Center:

Thursday, 10/3, Fall In-person Career Fair BASH (Business, Arts, Social Sciences & Humanities),  3:00 - 6:00 pm, Malley Center: Don’t miss out on our in-person Fall Career Fair! Meet with employers looking to share their opportunities with you! Learn about job/internship opportunities from companies like Bloomberg, E&J Gallo, and ServiceNow. Employers are excited to meet with students and many are hiring for a variety of business majors! Register on Handshake. View a list of attending employers. 

Wednesday, 9/25, Enterprise Welcome Back with Boba, 12:00 - 2:00 pm, Kenna Trellis
Swing by the Kenna Trellis where we have Enterprise offering FREE BOBA (available to the first 50 students)! While you're here, chat with Enterprise Mobility about our exciting Management Trainee internships. Discover how you can kickstart your career, gain hands-on experience, and be part of a dynamic team. Don’t miss this chance to connect and explore your future opportunities! 

The SCU Career Center will also have a table to answer all your questions about our resources and events for you this year!

Tuesday, 10/1, BUSN Coffee Chat with KPMG, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Lucas Hall Terrace
Our friends at KPMG will be on campus to share more about open job and internship opportunities. All students are welcome to drop by though they'll be here to primarily recruit students with Business majors. Don't miss this great opportunity to get connected to reps from KPMG… over coffee and pastries!

Wednesday, 10/2, Coffee Chat with AlphaSights, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Benson Plaza
Our friends at AlphaSights will be on campus to recruit students from all majors and share more about open job and internship opportunities. All students are welcome to drop by.  Don't miss this great opportunity to get connected to reps from AlphaSights… over coffee and pastries!

Upcoming Career Center Preparation Workshops:

Thursday, 9/26, Resume Lab 2.0: Insights from a Recruiter, 12:15 - 1:15 pm, Benson Williman Room
For our first of two resume labs offered this quarter, a Senior Manager from Intuitive will be joining us and sharing their insights into effective resume writing alongside Assistant Director of Career Development, Vania Tong. 

Resume labs are highly interactive sessions that move you a step closer to your academic and professional goal(s)!

What you can expect:

• 1hr of formal content sharing and workshopping (12:15pm-1:15pm), plus an additional 30 min of optional workshopping time (1:15pm-1:45pm) with multiple staff member support.
• To leave the resume lab with a tangible (digital) item - your new/improved resume draft!
• Strengthened understanding of what constitutes an effective resume
• Increased confidence and tactical knowledge in resume writing to edit your own or your peers' resume
• An introduction to our new digital platform - Jobscan!

What NOT to expect: 

• A 1:1 resume review session with Intuitive 
• Recruitment opportunities/conversations

In preparation for the lab, please: 

• BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP. Should you have difficulty accessing one, reach out to Vania Tong vtong@scu.edu ASAP.
• Bring a buddy and bring your questions!
  
  

Monday, 9/30, Connections to Careers: Networking in Person and Virtually, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Benson Williman Room

This workshop will help you master essential networking skills to boost your internship or job search journey.  You’ll learn how to craft a powerful elevator pitch and how to speak to a recruiter at SCU’s upcoming Career Fairs.

We’ll also dive into the importance of informational conversations—why they matter and how they can open doors for you. Get hands-on with tools like Bronco Exchange and LinkedIn, and learn how to effectively reach out to professionals, including templates for cold outreach. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your networking skills and connect with the right people!

We will provide 1hr of formal content sharing (11-12pm), plus an additional 30 minutes of optional time to hand craft cold outreach messages on LinkedIn or Bronco Exchange (12-12:30pm) with the opportunity to get coaching/feedback from staff members. 

The Career Advice Support Hour (CASH) is a casual, drop-by time to have your career-related questions answered: no appointments needed! Bring a friend, or swing by on your own. The Handshake event serves as a reminder that this resource is made available to you. 

Find out what you need to know to be prepared for the BASH Career Fair (on 10/3) and other upcoming opportunities to connect with employers.  Get answers to your resume, internship and job search questions. Stop by for a casual chat with Noël Kreidler, Associate Director - Business & Entrepreneurship, to learn more. All career-related questions are welcome!

Tuesday, 10/1, Jobscan Demo- Optimize Your Resume to Get More Interviews, 2:00 - 3:00 pm, Virtually over Zoom

97.4% of Fortune 500 companies use Applicant Tracking Systems to assess job-seekers. 

In this workshop, we’ll show you how to beat the bots with Jobscan, a game-changing tool designed to help you navigate these systems and land more interviews. Discover how Jobscan’s advanced features can optimize your resume, and give you a competitive edge in your job search. 

Here's a breakdown of what we cover during a regular student session: 

- Intro to Applicant Tracking Systems
- Building an ATS-friendly resume 
- Looking for jobs: Jobscan's job board, other open job boards, or dream companies 
- PowerEdit: Optimizing your resume for the role you want
- Cover Letter Generator: Getting a boost from AI 
- Job Tracker: Keeping your applications and interviews organized 
- Linkedin Scanner: Optimizing your Linkedin to attract recruiters

Tuesday, 10/1, Career Advice Support Hour #2, Drop in Career Answers/Coaching, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, Lucas Hall Lobby

The second Business & Entrepreneurship CASH of the week will be held on Tuesday, 10/1/24 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm in the Lucas Hall lobby.  If you miss the first Business & Entrepreneurship CASH on 9/30, here’s another chance to find out how to prepare for the BASH Career Fair on 10/3.  Also, get answers to your resume, internship and job search questions. 

Tuesday, 10/1, Handshake Tips & Tricks from the Experts, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, Virtually over Zoom Handshake is the #1 way college students find jobs. Join today to explore career options, find jobs and internships for students, and connect with employers. This webinar will include tips from the Handshake Experts!

Employer Hosted Events on Handshake:
Tuesday, 9/26 (10:00 - 10:45 AM): Wells Fargo Consumer Strategy and Analytics Program - Info Session

Friday, 10/4 (2:30 - 3:30 PM): Kick It With Nike Inc., Information Session 2 (Undergrad)