A Special Career Planning Program for Recent UCLA Graduates

AGENDA - Sat. Sept. 15, 2007, 9am to 1pm

UCLA Career Center Services for Alums
Learn about the on-line resume critique service for alumni, BruinView™ for Alumni, Bruin AlumnLink™, and special networking and program options available though the UCLA Career Center and the UCLA Alumni Association. You will also be introduced to numerous on-line and community resources that can help you advance your career strategies and focus your options.

Defining Your Dream Job
We've all imagined one -- that dream job that seems so elusive, so ideal. Discover work options that actually inspire your talent and passions. Develop action steps and make a commitment to achieve your dream job with your redefined career goals.

Make Networking Work for You
Networking can work for you! Learn new techniques for building invaluable personal and professional relationships and acquire the tools for nurturing and sustaining your contacts throughout your career life.

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Informational Interviews – What’s the Scoop?
What is an informational interview and how do you arrange one? Find out how you can obtain first-hand information about specific careers and industries, while building a strong network of contacts. Discover how informational interviewing can enhance your job search and how the UCLA Career Network program can support you during the process.

Outside the Box: Career Options Beyond a Job or Grad School
Besides a job or grad school, are there truly any options for college graduates? How can you explore new career fields or enhance your current skills without pursuing traditional employment or advanced education? Some exciting and fulfilling opportunities that can make you a more marketable future candidate will be introduced in this session -- including the California Fellows Program, the New York City Fellowship Program, JET: Japan Exchange & Teaching program, New Voices, and a national non-profit fellowship. Don't miss learning about these and many other intriguing alternatives to the conventional alumni career path.