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| September 2025 | Career Center |
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This fall, the Career Center — in partnership with colleagues in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Alumni Office — is hosting the second-annual Alumni-Student Mentorship Program for students in the arts, humanities and social sciences. We are proud to expand this program in strategic alignment with the goals of Impact 2030.
We need your help to recruit alumni mentors! Forward this email to any interested alumni in your network or recommend alumni for us to reach out to. Alumni can sign up on Bronco Exchange through Sunday, September 14.
Please direct any questions or alumni mentor recommendations to Shauna Strauss, Assistant Director of Career Development, at sstrauss@scu.edu. As always, I look forward to working together to deliver on the promise of higher education for all of our students: a good job, social capital, and economic mobility in pursuit of a more humane, just and sustainable world.
◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ Welcoming Zarina Yamat
The Career Center is pleased to announce that Zarina Yamat has joined our team as the Assistant Director of Employer Relations - STEM. Her first day is Tuesday, September 2.
In this role, she will work closely and primarily with employers seeking to engage with and recruit students from the School of Engineering and the math and natural sciences programs in the College of Arts and Sciences. She will report to Melissa Thiriez, Director of Employer Relations and Partnerships. As a Santa Clara alumna (BS Sociology '97), Zarina is excited to be back on campus after more than 20 years in HR and talent acquisition. Her work primarily focused on STEM roles within the medical device, biotech, and automotive industries. She is enthusiastic about helping students explore their career goals and is eager to leverage her background to develop strong relationships and expand opportunities between Santa Clara and employers. She is thrilled to be part of the career center team and looks forward to supporting fellow Broncos in their pursuit for STEM opportunities. As we welcome Zarina, I want to take this opportunity to thank Melissa Thiriez, for leading the search process. I also want to thank those that participated in the search process – Prashanth Asuri, Jose Diaz, Drazen Fabris, Brian McNelis and the Career Center staff. For all of the time and energy invested in this process, I am very grateful. Please feel free to send Zarina a note of welcome and congratulations at zyamat@scu.edu. ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ You're Invited! Career Influencer New Member Orientation
We developed the Career Influencer Network because we know that students seek career guidance and mentorship not only from the us here in the Career Center but also from faculty, staff and alumni. Empowering our community to have important career conversations with students is part of our "career everywhere" model. Attend one of these upcoming events to learn more about the Career Influencer Network!
Career Influencer New Member Orientation Career Influencer Resume & Cover Letter Tips Career Center Open House for Faculty/Staff Want to learn more about the Career Influencer Network? Email Colleen Withers at ciwthers@scu.edu ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ Don't Cancel That Class! Request a Career Center Presentation
Do you have planned absences this upcoming fall quarter and need someone to cover your class? The Career Center to the rescue! With at least several weeks' advance notice, our team will be available to cover your class and present on a topic of your choice such as Career Exploration, Resume Writing, LinkedIn, Networking, Interviewing, Job Search Strategy, and Salary Negotiation. Our workshops range from 10-60 minutes. Questions about requesting a classroom presentation? Email Colleen Withers at cwithers@scu.edu. ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ Faculty Survey: What is Your Perspective on Integrating Career Content in Your Classes?
TAKE THE SURVEY: CAREER IN THE CLASSROOM Three years ago, the Career Center transitioned from Student Life to Academic Affairs and now reports to the Vice Provost of Academic Affairs. As part of this shift, we seek to learn more about the different ways career-related content may or may not be integrated into academic coursework across campus. Your input will help us better understand faculty perspectives and practices, so we can be thoughtful partners in supporting departmental priorities and students’ future success. Questions? Email Vania Tong, Associate Director of Career Development & Campus Integration, at vtong@scu.edu. ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ Fall 2025 Career Fairs
The Career Center is excited to offer four different fairs this fall quarter. Employers, graduate schools, and students may register on Handshake. Up-to-date event information on our events calendar.
Do you know of an employer or graduate school that would be interested in participating in our Fall 2025 fairs? Please introduce them to Melissa Thiriez, Director of Employer Relations and Partnerships, at mthiriez@scu.edu. ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ First Destination Survey: Exploring Post-Graduation Career Outcomes of SCU Students
The Career Center will be offering two webinars to both provide an overview of the First Destination Survey dashboard. Please attend to share your feedback, concerns and questions so that we can continue to refine the dashboard. FDS Webinar #1 — OR — FDS Webinar #2 These webinars are open only to Santa Clara faculty and staff and will be led by Dylan Houle, Executive Director. Questions? Email Dylan Houle, Executive Director of the Career Center, at dhoule@scu.edu. ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ Upcoming Panel Discussion: Presidents' Perspectives on Employment Outcomes
In collaboration with the American Association for Employer Relations+, Dylan Houle will be moderating a virtual panel discussion with four college and university presidents to discuss their perspectives on employment outcomes, how colleges and universities can work with industry to mutual benefit, and how career services fits into their institution’s strategic plan. Presidents Perspectives on Employment Outcomes FEATURING:
Questions? Email Dylan Houle at dhoule@scu.edu. ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ Not just the Career Center... your Career Center! Questions, concerns, ideas, suggestions?
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