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Upcoming CAL Works workshops

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April 1, 2024 6 p.m. –
7 p.m.

Career Night: Workplace Writing 1.0

What is professional writing? Come hear from alumni and current Professional Writing MA students! Learn how they got their first jobs and what they do in their current work. Featuring Cat Melton (Marketing Copywriter at Sahara Casino), Noel McDavid (Senior copywriter at Razorfish Marketing), and Catherine Meyer (Business Analyst/Professional Writer at JPMorgan Chase).

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21st Century Workplace: Managing Your Career

6 p.m., April 2, 2024 (Zoom)

We will navigate your new career mindset, and build on your toolkit of transferrable skills, know what they are and how to talk about them when you are crafting your applications. Zoom in with all your questions!

Internship Basics: Applying for an Internship

12 p.m., April 4, 2024 (Riles Building, Room 206)

Explore effective strategies for securing an internship, and gain insights about internships vs. jobs. Learn to position yourself as a standout candidate. Bring your computer and questions!

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Career Night: Workplace Writing 2.0

5 p.m., April 8, 2024 (Zoom)

What is Professional Writing
Come hear from alumni and current Professional Writing students
Learn how they got their first jobs and what they do in their current work

Featuring Joshua Lee, Detective and workplace writer at Mesa Police Department, and Taylor Lively, Communications Coordinator at the Texas Department of Transportation.

Landing Your First Job: Job Searching Tips

10 a.m., April8, 2024 (Social and Behavioral Sciences Building, Castro Room 225)

Explore effective job search strategies and discover insider tips for maximizing your search efforts. Gain insights on leveraging networks to find your dream job. Don’t miss this opportunity to kickstart your career journey. Bring your computer and your questions!

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Managing Your Career as a Recent Graduate

3 p.m., April 10, 2024 (Zoom)

(This event is designed for 2023 alumni)

Discover strategies to align your job search with your skills, overcome application hurdles, and boost your confidence. Let’s navigate this journey together and achieve your career goals. Bring your questions!

Resume, CV, and Cover Letter Basics

2 p.m., April 16, 2024 (Zoom)

We will navigate best practices, tailoring optimization, accomplishment statement building and more. This is a great space to work in collaboration with other students as well as career professionals. Have your questions handy!

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CAL Alumni Career Night

6 p.m., April 18, 2024 (Zoom)

Zoom in with Moderator, Becky Pratt-Sturges and two CAL alumni to hear about their experiences in arts careers after graduation. Brought you by Gokcen Chamberlin and Museum Studies Club.

Featured alumni panelists include:

Terra Smith (Associate Registrar at the Musical Instrument Museum, BS in History, Minor in Museum Studies)
Jessica Kanzler (Senior Copywriter at StackCommerce, BA in English, MA in Rhetoric, Writing and Digital Media Studies)

LinkedIn 101: Personal Branding

6 p.m., April 18, 2024 (Zoom)

Workshop a LinkedIn profile that will get you noticed by employers and recruiters. Navigate best practices, personal branding, intentional networking and more. Have your questions handy!

CAL Career Development events

Each semester, the College of Arts and Letters (CAL) Career Development Office hosts a variety of career events designed to help you explore your passions, connect with industry professionals, and enhance your career readiness. These events provide valuable opportunities to network, gain insights from experts, and develop essential skills for success in your chosen field.

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