LinkedIn and Building Your Professional Identity Virtually
Vice President of Career Services, Amy Soricelli leads an interactive online workshop that provides new and updated job search tips to help you stand out from your competition virtually. Learn how to be found by recruiters, generate new business, and tap into the Berkeley College Network with over 5,000 members. Learn the differences between a ‘good post’ and an ‘effective one’ and how your consistency will build a larger network. Learn how to use research to increase your opportunities, and how to use ‘passive leads’ to generate a real job.
Little Known Resources - Career Services LibGuide
A walk-through of the Berkeley College Career Services LibGuides. Highlighting the various sections of the guide and the benefits of using resources within the Guide.
How to Succeed at a Virtual Career Fair
Students receive great tips on how to succeed at a virtual career fair and employers gained insight on how to conduct the fair in the breakout room via Zoom.
Wix: Learn the Advantages of Having a Website
This link includes insight information on how to use WIX.com and reasons why having a website can aid with owning and controlling your personal brand, having the power to tell your story. Not only did WIX guided everyone on how to develop a website, but they also provided our students with a full-year premium subscription, choose between 7 different premium accounts.
Supercharge Your 2020 Job Search
Looking for a new job or ready to move on and make your next career move? As Berkeley alumni, our Alumni Career Services team is here to work with you and offer many online resources that can give you a competitive edge. Michael Iris will provide an overview of LinkedIn, JobScan, BrandYourself, CareerShift, and other resources that can help with your job search. The interactive workshop will also go over the benefits of career mentoring and how to expand your network of professional contacts. Participants will leave with new tools and resources as well as renewed confidence in themselves and job search.
Berkeley College Resume Workshop
Best practices and tips on resume formatting and writing and putting your best foot forward when highlighting your experiences on a resume.
What to look for in a virtual internship and how to get the most out of your virtual internship experience.
What Can You Do With This Major: Justice Studies
Explores options for students and graduates who are or have attained a degree in Justice Studies.
ProTip Creating a LinkedIn Profile Pic From Home
Learn how to create and take a professional LinkedIn profile picture from the comfort of your own home. This video provides tips and tricks on creating a pic with your phone or with your camera.
Intern 411 Information Session
Answers to all of the internship questions that you have. From on-the-ground / traditional internships to virtual internships. This event was not to be missed!
Virtual Interview Prep Webinar
This webinar highlights best practices for interviews taking place virtually via Zoom and via other electronic mediums. It offers insights on taking your virtual interview skills to the next level and helps you stand out as a candidate for potential employer. (Access Password: W7$=e#0Y)
What Can I Do With This Major: Legal Studies
Are you a Legal Studies student in your 1st semester? Are you a Legal Studies student in your last semester getting ready to graduate and unsure what career path you are interested in? This session will provide you with career exploration and options within the field of Legal Studies.
NY State Police and ATF Recruitment Event
Information session featuring recruitment teams from the New York State Police and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
Civil Service Careers in New Jersey State and Local Government
An overview on how to apply for State and local jobs and provide resource materials. The presenters also answered questions pertaining to the application process.
Steer Your Career Series - Writing a Winning Resume/Cover Letter
Wishing to increase your chances of landing an interview with your dream company? This workshop will teach you to discover how to position your resume/cover letter to a specific marketing purpose, how to align your resume with the specific needs of the hiring organization, and how to ensure your resume ranks high on the relevancy scales used by organizations.
Learn to spot scams, protect your identity and determine if that job posting or offer is real. Find out what you can do if you suspect an employer is fake.
Steer Your Career Series: Soft Skills
According to Indeed.com: "Soft skills are any skill or quality that can be classified as a personality trait or habit. Interpersonal skills and communication skills are more specific categories of soft skills that many employers look for in job candidates." Learn how to sharpen your soft skills to become the best "YOU" can be in the workforce.
Steer Your Career Series - LinkedIn Informational Session
How to build a passive profile and use LinkedIn to further your networking efforts.
Leveraging Your Online Brand and Preparing Your LinkedIn for the Job Search
Information session covering: Leveraging your LinkedIn & online presence for the job search; why a positive online presence is important and how you can use it for the job search; how to set up a LinkedIn so that it can be found online by employers and creating content overtime on LinkedIn.
Internship Informational Video
Everything you need to know about how to successfully attain an internship. How to work with your career counselor, how to apply, how to interview, and how to get hired.
ASK FOR IT! Salary Negotiation Workshop
Intimidated by the thought of negotiating your salary or asking for a raise? This interactive workshop will cover: tips/tools you can use starting today, handling questions about compensation during the hiring process, and gain the confidence for your own career advancement! (Access Password: 5j&a&&.6)
Steer Your Career: Job Search Strategies
This session highlights the latest job search strategies for students and for graduates. You will learn about various outlets available to you and learn how to successfully conduct a job search. (Access Password: 5FH^*)
This session is perfect for someone who worries about not having the latest desktop computer technology or even no computer at all. We will address all aspects of the job searching process including:
1. Where can we locate those career opportunities and which mobile-friendly platforms does Career Services recommend?
2. What are important considerations to remember in applying and networking for jobs online?
3. How can you easily access and store important job searching materials: resume, cover letter and reference sheets?
4. Are there best practices for more easily editing documents?
5. What tools can we use to track and follow up on our job search activities quickly and efficiently?
6. And can I interview for a real job on my phone?
Students will learn about: What these agencies do; Internship opportunities available; How to apply; What you can expect to learn; What kind of experience you will gain and how it will impact your career.
Why Not You? Working Remotely Panel Discussion
Are you interested in learning about working remotely from people who are currently doing it? Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of working off-site whether it is from home or anywhere other than your company's office. (Access Password: 9u$112?=)
Zoom and Online Meetings - Etiquette and Best Practices
With the sudden shift to online classes, video job interviews, and working remotely, many of us are learning to host Zoom video conferences on the fly. This workshop will provide some tips to ensure a positive experience for all your participants and how to present yourself professionally online.
US Customs and Border Protection Info-Session
This presentation breaks down the Federal Agency of the US Customs and Border Protection. In this presentation, you will learn what qualification the Agency is seeking and how to apply for the open roles within the US Customs and Border Protection Agency.
Digital Interview Skills Workshop
This workshop shows you how to perform well using the STAR method, basic in-person, and virtual interview tips and you will have the chance to witness a mock interview with the use of the STAR method.
A panel discussion about unconventional careers with guest speakers, Michael Wollemburg, (2016 Alumni, Investigator at Bloomingdale's), Luis Rodriguez, (Associate Assignment Editor, CNN), and Amira Onibudo, (Integrated Marketing Manager, ViacomCBS).
Looking to earn and make an extra income? Did you know you can work on campus?
Learn more about working on campus, earning an extra income, and obtaining valuable work experience.
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Mental Health and Your Career: A panel on boosting confidence
Do you ever notice that negative voice getting in the way? Does it keep trying to remind you that you “don’t interview well” or that you don’t have the right skills for the position? Looking for a job can sometimes feel like a daunting task and it’s normal to experience some stress or self-doubt when starting the process.
Personal Counseling, Career Services, and your fellow Berkeley College peers discuss this and more in this info session.