Tag: Career Success
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HireUC Alumni Career Summit – Irvine
Ready to explore new career opportunities? Join fellow UC alumni from across all 10 UC campuses at the HireUC Alumni Career Summit – Irvine, where you’ll have the opportunity to connect directly with 75+ employers actively recruiting UC talent. This complimentary, expo-style event brings together accomplished job seekers and employers representing a wide range of…
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Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
Having a fantastic resume and cover letter are the first steps towards securing a great job or internship. Join us for this informative workshop to learn current best practices for creating or updating your resume and cover letter. Topics include: Tailoring your resume to the job description Formatting tips Creating impactful bullet points Writing a…
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Interview Preparation Workshop
Join Career Success for an interactive workshop on Interview Best Practices, followed by Mock Interview Practice! Note: You must Register via Zoom for this event. Once registered, make sure to add the event to your calendar. We will provide captions for the presentation. If you have disability-related needs, please contact the Career Success office at bridgekk@ucsc.edu as…
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Taking Charge of Change: Five Fundamental Truths for Mastering the Chaos of Life
Taking Charge of Change: Five Fundamental Truths for Mastering the Chaos of Life With Jim Hjort Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 | Noon PT Virtual via Zoom Hosted by the UCLA Alumni Association, open to all UC alumni Change is the only constant in life, and every day we are called to reckon with this. Today,…
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The Mindful U: Finding Calm, Clarity + Connection in a Chaotic World
The Mindful U: Finding Calm, Clarity + Connection in a Chaotic World With Jessica Sanam Hekmat Thursday, Sept. 30, 2025 | Noon PT Virtual via Zoom Hosted by the UCLA Alumni Association, open to all UC alumni This interactive session, led by career coach Jessica Sanam Hekmat, invites participants to pause and reset to cultivate…
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When Traditional Career Advice Doesn’t Fit Your Brain: ADHD at Work
When Traditional Career Advice Doesn’t Fit Your Brain: ADHD at Work With Kelly George Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 ǀ Noon PT Virtual via Zoom Hosted by the UCLA Alumni Association, open to all UC alumni Many professionals with ADHD feel like they’re not living up to their potential at work—but aren’t always sure why. Challenges…
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From Idea to Income: How to Validate Your Next Business Idea Before Investing More Time and Money
From Idea to Income: How to Validate Your Next Business Idea Before Investing More Time and Money With Sami Toussi Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026 | Noon PT Virtual via Zoom Hosted by the UCLA Alumni Association, open to all UC alumni Most entrepreneurs don’t fail because they lack passion. They fail because they build something customers…
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Working Hard Isn’t Enough: The Unspoken Rules That Shape Your Career
Working Hard Isn’t Enough: The Unspoken Rules That Shape Your Career With Ricky Koo Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026 | Noon PT Virtual via Zoom Hosted by UCLA Alumni Association, open to all UC alumni As a first-generation immigrant, career coach Ricky Koo was taught to work hard, stay humble, and let results speak. Sound familiar?…
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Beyond the Algorithm: How to Get Noticed When Everyone Is Using AI
Beyond the Algorithm: How to Get Noticed When Everyone Is Using AI With Armine Kulikyan Wednesday, Jul. 15 | 6 p.m. (PT) Virtual via Zoom Hosted by UCLA Alumni Association, open to all UC alumni A career workshop teaching alumni how to use AI strategically to stand out, not blend in. LEARN MORE & REGISTER
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Networking Strategies and Building Your Professional Brand
Networking and personal branding go hand-in-hand, and in today’s highly competitive job market, these things are more critical than ever! Join us for an interactive workshop that provides actionable, real-world strategies to help you get started on building a powerful personal brand, optimizing your digital presence, and potentially converting networking into career opportunities, both in-person…