The Classroom

UCLA Alumni Affairs presents an unparalleled opportunity: The Classroom — a transformative, career-empowering course tailored exclusively for recent UCLA graduates embarking on fresh career paths. 

Instructor Amy Rueda, a 25-year veteran of executive search, brings her wealth of experience and knowledge to the Classroom. 


The Classroom - Class of 2025

Get ready to take the next big step—graduation is just around the corner and you can take the reigns of your career BEFORE you turn that tassel! Your UCLA Alumni Association is here to cheer you on and support you as you launch your exciting career journey. 

This Spring, The Classroom is here to offer a career-enhancing, twelve-week course created with you in mind.

Designed to help you navigate the challenges of starting your career, this program offers a wealth of opportunities to grow and succeed. From personalized one-on-one career coaching to an expertly crafted curriculum, you’ll gain the tools and insights to get started and thrive professionally. Plus, you'll join a Bruins community eager to support your journey.  Alumni Affairs is the light that is always on to encourage, connect, and grow our Bruins throughout their lifespan.  Let us enlighten you as you transition from the classroom to the workforce.

Tuesdays, March 25 - June 10

  • 6 - 7 p.m. via Zoom

Curriculum

  • March 25: Welcome and Career Panel (Reflections From the Class of 2024) - Recording
  • April 1: The Position Description - Its Purpose and Possibilities - Recording
  • April 8:  Leveraging Your Resume and Cover Letters To Tell Your Story of Excellence - Recording
  • April 15: The Roadmap To Networking and Your Job Search Strategy - Recording
  • April 22: Nail the Interview - Recording
  • April 29: Negotiating Job Offers – Vying for Your Value
  • May 6:  Career Panel (Reflections From the Class of 2023)
  • May 13: Workplace Etiquette – Polish, Professionalism and Place
  • May 20:  Interpersonal Relationships - Learning People 
  • May 27: References Matter
  • June 3: Mental Health - Staying Zen in Your Job Search
  • June 10: Your Bruin Legacy

Topics subject to change.


Past Recordings:

  • Check out past recordings of The Classroom!
  • Recordings Include:
    • The Classroom - Class of 2025 (Weekly Uploads)
    • The Classroom - Part I (2024)
    • The Classroom - Part II (2024)
    • The Classroom - Executive Search Process (2024)
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Amy Rueda, is a 25-year veteran of executive search, who has placed CEOs and C-suite executives across multiple industries and functional areas. Her passion for leading diversity initiatives that focus on change management and employee engagement is reflected in her portfolio of accomplishments. Amy studied political science and was born and raised in Los Angeles.

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