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
This summer, 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, July 8 - Sept. 23
- 12 p.m. via Zoom
Curriculum
- July 8: Welcome and Career Panel (Reflections From the Class of 2024) - Recording
- July 15: The Position Description: Its Purpose and Possibilities
- July 22: Leveraging Your Resume and Cover Letters To Tell Your Story of Excellence - Recording
- July 29: The Roadmap to Networking and Your Job Search Strategy - Recording
- Aug. 5: Nailing the Interview - Recording
- Aug. 12 Nailing the Interview, Pt. 2 (Q&A) - Recording
- Aug. 12: Negotiating Job Offers: Vying for Your Value - Recording
- Aug. 19: The Job: Your Role and Responsibilities - Recording
- Aug. 26: Workplace Etiquette: Polish, Professionalism and Place - Recording
- Sept. 2: Interpersonal Relationships: Learning People - Recording
- Sept. 9: References Matter - Recording
- Sept. 16: Mental Health - Staying Zen in Your Job Search - Recording
- Sept. 23: Your Bruin Legacy - Recording
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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There are no upcoming events at this time, please check back again later. For all of our Alumni events please see our calendar.
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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