Career Boost Camp 2012
Saturday, June 2 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | UCSD Institute of the Americas
The UCSD Alumni and UC San Diego Extension Center for Work/Life Strategies are holding a Career boost Camp to help you navigate your career path. Whether your focus is professional development, starting your own business, or understanding the dynamics of the job market, this is an event you can’t afford to miss! Read more about the program details and be sure to register for the event on the web site provided.

Program Agenda:

• Welcome: Armin Afsahi, ‘90 Executive Director, UCSD Alumni
• Keynote Address: Will Marre, Co-Founder, Covey Leadership Center and Emmy-Award Winner
• Author Interview: Closing the Job Gap. Henry DeVries, ‘79, U-T San Diego & Career Columnist and Co-Author of Closing America’s Job Gap
• Alumni Entrepreneur Conversation
• Career REVolution: Christine Didonato, Director, Talent & Organizational Development, Sony Electronics

(Source: csusbcareers)

ucsdzone:

May is Occupational Wellness Month!

Here’s the tip of the week on how to stay occupationally well:

“When you’re networking, keep in mind that networking is about being genuine and authentic, building trust and relationships, and seeing how you can help others.”

For more networking tips, visit here!

Great tip, UCSDZone!

Quick Facts

•  2010 Median Salary: $87,650/year
• Entry-Level Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Number of jobs in 2010: 21,700
• Job Outlook, 2010-2020: Employment is expected to grow by 27% (above average).

What actuaries do: Actuary has consistently been rated one of the top jobs in the United States. An actuary is a business professional who analyzes the financial consequences of risk. Actuaries use mathematics, statistics and financial theory to study uncertain future events, especially those of concern to insurance and pension programs.

Work environment: Most actuaries work full time in an office setting. Actuaries who work as consultants often work longer hours and frequently travel to meet with clients.

Becoming an actuary: Actuaries need a bachelor’s degree and must pass a series of exams to become certified professionals. They must have a strong background in mathematics, statistics, and business.

Interested in going to med school abroad? Click here for QS World University Rankings on the top international schools for medicine.

Determine if attending medical school abroad is the right choice for you by attending our Foreign Med Schools event this Thursday, May 3rd, from 2:00-3:15PM in the CSC Horizon Room. Find out what constitutes a strong foreign school, discover options that are good alternatives to U.S. MD programs, and learn how to become qualified to practice in the United States

Aspiring med school students, we hope to see you there!
The Career Services Center team

Coffee Break-In: Meet a Corporate Lawyer*
Monday 4/30 | 11AM-12PM | Round Room
Future UCSD Laywers! Don’t miss out on this great event. Get the inside scoop on becoming a corporate lawyer. Meet and network with a professional in the field. Light refresments served. *Limited seating. RSVP on Port Triton Required. (Must login to Port Triton Account).

2012 Participants after the jump.