JOIN US THIS FALL!
The Ventura College Career Center invites you to attend and gain practical skills that will help you throughout your college and career journey!
FALL 2023 SCHEDULE
RESUME
Build Your Resume
August 30 @ 2pm
Discover the best formats for your resume, types of experience to include, best skills to include and more as you create a great resume to impress your next employer!
Create A Competitive Resume
September 20 @ 10am
Learn to write solid bullet points that illustrate the work you have accomplished to help you stand out from the other applicants!
Resume Lab
September 26 @ 12pm
Join us in the Resume Lab, where you can work with the Career Center team and Talent Acquisition experts to craft the best resume! All levels welcome - whether creating a resume from scratch to updating your seasoned document. Lunch included!
JOB & INTERNSHIP SEARCH
On-Campus Job Search
August 22 @ 12pm
Meet the Career team and learn about on-campus jobs, application process, and available positions.
Handshake Lab
September 7 @ 2pm
Learn about our online job & internship board and receive help setting up your profile with tips & tricks to help the system work for you! Light Refreshments included!
How to Read a Job Description
November 15 @ 1pm
While this session sounds like a no-brainer, many on the job hunt are often tempted to click the "apply" link while failing to read the entire description. Doing so can be costly - wasting your valuable time and potentially resulting in a failed search. Learn what to look for and how you can evaluate the company, position, and more by what's included in the description. Lunch included!
INTERNSHIPS
Ventura College Fall Internship Fair
October 11 @ 10am
Meet with recruiters and learn about internship offerings for the 2023-2024 academic year. Over 57.6% of interns transition into a full-time position so make sure to attend!
More on the Internship Fair & Register to Attend!
INTERVIEWS
Interviews - An Overview
October 4 @ 1pm
Introduction to Big Interview with tips and trends on Interviewing to help you feel confident and better prepared for that important interview.
Mock Interview Day!
November 21 @ 10am
Meet with local talent acquisition specialists and recruiters to help you practice, feel confident and better prepared to interview. *Pre-registration is required.
NETWORKING
LinkedUp and LinkedIn!
October 17 @ 12pm
Learn the basics of LinkedIn, a professional social platform, and how you can increase your network as you begin to consider a career path and keep that connection going with a LinkedIn profile page.
PERSONAL BRANDING
Create Your Story
September 14 @ 11am
You have a story to tell but do you know how to tell it? In this session you will learn how to identify your strengths, the capital you bring, and how to articulate your career goals to help you shine as you interview and network.
INDUSTRY MIXERS
Meet Employers on Campus - A Professional Mixer
November 2 4-6pm
November 29 4-6pm
Join the Career Center Team as we host industry partners on campus in a professional setting. Mixers can help you make connections with potential employers, engage with like-minded individuals, help build confidence, and practice your elevator pitch. Appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages provided. Business attire recommended. *Pre-registration is required.
NEW THIS SEMESTER! Community Circles
Community Circle
Join us as our career counselor leads a roundtable discussion where we discuss current career-related issues/topics affecting our students today. This is a non-judgmental, open and interactive session with tips provided to help you on your path. *Light refreshments provided
Removing Barriers
October 26 @ 1pm
Moving Past Rejection
December 7 @ 12pm