Career Discovery Quarter
Join the Career Services Center for a quarter filled with career exploration activities. Kicking-off in 2012! Check out what we’ve got lined up below:
Undecided About Your Major
Monday 1/23 | 11AM-12:30PM | Horizon Room
Thursday 1/26 | 2-3:30PM | Horizon Room
Join college advisors and learn about the process of choosing a major and the different factors to consider in this process. Take a Personality Mosaic and identify your values, skills, and interests. You’ll learn how to connect these results to potential majors. Advisors will discuss the steps to research majors, who to talk to (advisors, faculty, and professionals), and will identify the campus resources available to help you in this journey. You’ll get the opportunity to connect with other students and share thoughts and ideas about potential major options. We’ll also highlight the various resources available at Career Services to aid in the bridging of major to career opportunities and events occurring during Career Discovery Quarter.
Graduate Study in Public Policy
Monday 1/23 | 2-3PM | Horizon Room
Graduate school in public policy or public administration can give you the training you need to help define problems and find solutions or implement and manage programs, budgets, people and operations in these exciting fields. Learn about the nature of these programs, curricula, admission requirements, and how to become qualified for acceptance.
Careers in Linguistics Panel
Tuesday 1/24 | 2-3:30PM | Horizon Room
What can you do with a major in Linguistics? Learn how to apply your knowledge of language to a variety of career paths. Hear from a panel of professionals representing a variety of career opportunities in the field of linguistics.
Peace Corps Info Session
Wednesday 1/25 | 11AM-12:30PM | Horizon Room
Want to learn about what Peace Corps is doing to combat AIDS/HIV prevalence? Want to be the catalyst of change in your community. Want to know more about the Peace Corps as an option to use your career skills and experience? Check out an information session and learn about the application process, eligibility requirements, geographic placement, benefits and the challenges of serving as a Peace Corps volunteer. Get additional information about the types of assignments offered and the regions where volunteers have served.
Communication Careers Mixer*
Wednesday 1/25 | 5-7PM | Horizon Room
Calling all communication majors! The Career Services Center and the Undergraduate Communication Society will host an informal networking event for professionals and students to discuss career opportunities in the field of communication. This is your opportunity to meet with professionals working in a variety of communication careers. *RSVP ON PORTTRITON.UCSD.EDU REQUIRED.
Explore Experience Fair
Friday 1/27 | 10AM-12PM | Career Services Center Plaza
Learn about experiential-learning opportunities and internship programs that will assist you in obtaining career-related experiences and professional development skills. Talk to various campus representatives and gain information and resources for practical experience on campus and in the community!
Coffee Break-in Careers in Broadcasting*
Wednesday 2/1 | 1-2PM | Round Room
Connect with an industry professional! Get an overview of the profession, and get insight on what to expect from a career in the field of broadcasting. *RSVP ON PORTTRITON.UCSD.EDU REQUIRED.
Coffee Break-in Physician Assistant*
Wednesday 2/8 | 10-11AM | Round Room
Attend this informative session to learn about a career as a physician assistant. Get insight from someone working in the field, get tips on getting experience, and find out what to expect. *RSVP ON PORTTRITON.UCSD.EDU REQUIRED.
MBTI /Strong Career Assessment Group Seminar*$
Thursday 1/26 | 12-2:30PM | Round Room
Monday 2/13 | 1-3:30PM | Round Room
Wednesday 2/29 | 3-5:30PM | Round Room
Friday 3/9 | 10AM-12:30PM | Round Room
The Strong® and MBTI are interpreted in a small group setting, with a career advisor who will help you to develop a checklist of criteria which you can use to generate and evaluate career options. This combined career assessment program allows students to explore opportunities and other career options in a field of interest. *Fee applies. RSVP required. Get additional details and register at PORTTRITON.UCSD.EDU.
Business Career Leader Assessment Group Seminar*$
Monday 3/5 | 10AM-12PM | Round Room
Thursday 2/16 | 1-3PM | Round Room
CareerLeader is the world-leading business career self-assessment program. It provides a robust analysis of your interests, skills and motivators, and then matches them to specific career options in the business industry. Join us as we guide you through the assessment, and help you interpret your results. *Fee applies. RSVP required. Get additional details and register at PORTTRITON.UCSD.EDU.
