Monday, March 18
Workshops
Resumes That Get You ‘the’ Interview
Lisa Rodriguez, Counselor
10 – 11 a.m., Career Center, Room S206career expo program 2013
Give yourself that professional edge! Learn how to create a winning professional resume that gets attention and the interview. This workshop offers formats for first time job seekers to seasoned professionals and includes Cover and Thank You Letter formats. A must for any job seeker!
Career Cruising
Lisa Rodriguez, Counselor
11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Career Center, Room S206
Learn about career pathways and how they align with your desired lifestyle. Learn about support services and resources.
How to Work a Job Fair
Lisa Rodriguez, Counselor
1:30 –2:30 p.m.,Career Center, Room S206
This workshop is designed for job-seekers who are seeking to master the skills necessary to successfully attend and navigate career fairs, taking you through the necessary activities you must do before, during, and after the fair.
Interviewing Techniques
Lisa Rodriguez, Counselor
2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Career Center, Room S206
Want to improve your Interviewing skills? This workshop will help you stand out in an interview. Each participant will also be given free access to “Perfect Interview”, an online interviewing database, which will help you refine your interviewing skills.
Tuesday, March 19
Science Opportunity Day
Mathematics, Engineering,
Science Achievement (MESA) Program
Raga Bakhiet, PhD. MESA Program Director
10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Math, Science & Engineering Quad at 330 Bldg.
Find out about:
• Careers in Science and Engineering
• SWC preparing you for these careers
There will be:
• Representatives from local industries/institutions
available to discuss career options and internships
• Student and faculty representatives from SWC
highlighting engineering and science programs
Workshop
How to Choose a Major
Diane Edwards-LiPera, Counselor;
9 – 10 a.m., Career Center, Room S206
So many majors to choose from! This workshop helps students identify the best fit major as well as the next academic steps to reach your Career Goals. Also, learn about careers, types of employers related to your major.
Career EXPO 2013
Workshops
Employment & Internships
Career Exploration
Wednesday, March 20
Career Technical Programs Showcase/Workshops
Career Technical Programs Showcase
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Front of Cesar E. Chavez Building
Faculty/representatives from Southwestern College Career Technical Programs will showcase their programs and be available for your career questions.
Resume Review
Lisa Rodriguez, Counselor; Melody Valencia, Career/Transfer Specialist
9 – 10 a.m.; Career Center, Room S206
Want to get feedback on your resume? We will review your resume and provide tips for making your resume the best it can be.
Interviewing Techniques
Lisa Rodriguez, Counselor
10 – 11a.m., Career Center, Room S206
Want to improve your Interviewing skills? This workshop will help you stand out in an interview. Each participant will also be given free access to “Perfect Interview”, an online interviewing database, which will help you refine your interviewing skills.
Career Cruising
Lisa Rodriguez, Counselor
11a.m. – 12 p.m., Career Center, Room S206 Learn about career pathways and how they align with your desired lifestyle. Learn about the support services and resources available from CTECS.
How to Work a Job Fair
Lisa Rodriguez, Counselor
1:30 –2:30 p.m., Career Center, Room S206
This workshop is designed for job-seekers who are seeking to master the skills necessary to successfully attend and navigate career fairs, taking you through the necessary activities you must do before, during, and after the fair.
Thursday, March 21
Job Fair (Employment/Internship Opportunities)
10 a.m.–1 p.m. Student Union Area
Dress for success and bring your resume! Employers and Agency representatives from various industries will be recruiting for their open positions and will be available to speak to you about employment, volunteer/service learning, and work experience education opportunities.
Special Employment Presentation
Federal Bureau of Investigation Presentation
Yolanda Loya, Special Agent Recruiter
11a.m. – 12 p.m., Cesar E. Chavez Building, Room S202
Learn about career opportunities with the FBI. They are looking for people with analytical degrees like Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Accounting and Business.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students and Job Seekers learn about employment/internship/career opportunities.
Employment opportunities and helpful resume/interview information and resources available at: www.swccd.edu/~ses
Career Center – (619) 421-6700 ext. 5247 CTECS – (619) 421-6700 ext. 5805
Student Employment Services – (619) 482-6356
To request this handout in alternate media, please call (619) 482-6512 or TTY (619) 482-6470
Opportunity is Knocking!