The Young Alumni Career Launchpad is geared towards young professionals, 1-3 years out from graduation looking for a review of professional development basics and a community of like-minded Bruins navigating this season. This program is perfect for those that feel like they didn’t have the time to work on these skills as a student, and are looking to launch their professional career right. If you’re ready to take the initials steps in your career, join us for this 3-part series to refresh your professional toolkit, update your resume and practice those networking skills.

Objectives

  • Provide foundational career education for young alumni to assess their skills and gain confidence in themselves.
  • Connect young professionals to the larger UCLA Alumni community to network and seek professional opportunities
  • Equip participants with skills and knowledge to sharpen their professional tools.

We will cover the following topics:

Session 1: Saturday, Feb. 1

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

  • Assess personal interests and skills using CliftonStrengths Assessment (a $50 value)
    Deadline to sign up is Jan. 30
  • Resume and cover letters fundamentals
  • Networking online (LinkedIn and UCLA ONE)

Session 2: Saturday, Feb. 22

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

  • Networking techniques
  • Connecting with Bruins near and far
  • Preparing for informational interviews
  • Resume reviews

Session 3: Saturday, Feb. 29

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

  • Job search and understanding job descriptions
  • Interview body language and non-verbals
  • Negotiating a job offer
  • Understanding career design and your role in it

Registration Fee: $60 (includes lunch and session materials for all three days). Cost is non-refundable, non-transferrable and cannot be pro-rated if a session is missed.

Register today to secure your spot. Deadline to sign up is Jan. 27.

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