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Have you been wondering about the next step in your career? Have you been wondering what types of career services the Graduate Business Programs (GBP) Office offers its students? A complete list of services is available at http://business.scu.edu/mba_careers/student_resources.htm. A complete list of upcoming events is available at http://business.scu.edu/mba_careers/Winter_Calendar_2005.htm.

There is a lot of information to process on these links, so let me highlight a few resources and events that I think would be most beneficial to you.

SERVICES FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

Job Board – Graduate Business (GB) Career Services sends out full-time job postings daily. Please email AnaKarina with your student ID # if you would like to sign up to receive these postings.
Internship Distribution List – Bay Area employers interested in recruiting Santa Clara University’s students sends GB Career Services internship postings throughout the entire year! If you would like to receive these internship opportunities, please send AnaKarina an email with your student ID# and expected graduation date.
Career Assessments – GB Career Services offers an assessment tool that was specifically designed for MBA’s. The tool measures interests, values, and skills and, based on your responses, will offer you some possible career matches. Assessment is an essential part of the job search process and curriculum planning, so email AnaKarina if you would like access to this tool.
Career Planning Workshops - Plan to attend one of the workshops during the program. This workshop will walk you through the job search process, from assessments to negotiating the offer.
Happy Hour – Plan to attend, at least, one of the GBP Office’s happy hours this year. Start mingling and networking with your fellow students and alumni. Check the online calendar for the date of the next happy hour.
Interviewing Workshops – This workshop is generally offered in the Winter quarter. It provides students with information and strategies on how to make a good first impression and how to land the job!
Networking Workshops – Attending this workshop is essential to your success in the program and in your career management. Learn the basics of networking and how to work the room.
Career Fairs – The Career Center will be hosting a career fair for all students (undergraduates and graduates) on Wednesday, April 6, 2005. The GB Career Fair will be on April 28, 2005. So, mark your calendar for these events.
On-campus Interviewing (OCI) Program – Some employers will also be holding MBA OCI schedules during the week of April 25-29th. Make sure you have signed up with MonsterTrak to receive reminders from me about the deadlines for resume submission and instructions on how to sign up.
Career Consultations – Graduate Business Career Services offers hour-long counseling sessions on all aspects of the job search or any issue with career management. Call Nelson Rodrigues at 408-554-5485 to make an appointment with AnaKarina.