
Viterbi Career Services Workshop Series:
Making Sense of the Job Search Puzzle!
VCS WORKSHOP SCHEDULE - Spring 2012
International Student Informational Workshop- 1/12, 12:00- 1:00 pm, RTH 211
Preparing for the Career Expo (w/ 30 second elevator pitch)- 1/24, 12:30-1:30 pm, RTH 211
Writing Effective Resumes and Cover Letters- 1/26, 4-5 pm, RTH 211
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Top Tips to Finding a Job, 2/8, 5-6 pm, RTH 211
Interview Tips, 2/14, 12-1 pm, RTH 211
Tell Me About Yourself: The Art of Networking (Including 30 second elevator pitch), 3/8, 12:00-1:00 pm
Landing Your Dream Internship: Tips for Jr.'s and Sr.'s, 3/21, 5-6 pm, RTH 211
Evaluating and Negotiating Job Offers, 3/27, 5-6 pm, RTH 211
Spring 2012 WORKSHOP TOPICS
Preparing for the Career Expo
Make a great first impression! Learn how to optimize your time, approach employers and prepare for the recruiting event of the semester.
Resumes
Does your resume highlight the skills that will land an interview? Learn how to create a resume that will serve as the marketing tool that will get your foot inside industry’s door!
Cover Letters
Do you need a cover letter? What is the purpose and what should it contain? If you need help writing a cover letter come to this workshop and learn how to make a cover letter that will be another powerful marketing tool.
Networking
What is networking? Attend this workshop and learn how to build relationships and connections that can teach you more about your field. Discover USC networking resources that can help build your private network!
Evaluating & Negotiating Job Offers
Decision Time! How do you decipher and evaluate job offers? How do you begin the negotiations phase? Attend this workshop and learn helpful tips that will help guide you through the process.
Interviewing
Discover tips on how to prepare for both technical and behavioral interviews, as well as the proper steps for follow-up!