SCU Career Center Updates
SCU Career Center Updates
Hey Broncos, we hope everyone has enjoyed their first weeks back on campus! The Career Center invites you to participate in all we have to offer to support you in your job/internship search and career discernment journey. Check out our virtual and in-person events as well as the self-serve resources on our website and/or make an appointment in Handshake to speak with a Career Coach.
Upcoming On-Campus Event sponsored by Employers and the Career Center:
Tuesday, 10/8, Taiwan Trade Center Meetup, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Benson Parlors B/C: The Taiwan Trade Center San Francisco will showcase 10 leading Taiwanese companies, including Inventec North America, Andes Technologies, TSMC, nVidia, Micron, ASUS, Quanta Computer, Etron Technologies, Mega International Bank, and Taishin Bank. Contact TAIWAN is an online job-matching platform for Taiwanese companies and international professionals. In addition to providing online job-matching services and personalized consulting, the Contact TAIWAN website also offers information on Taiwan's talent acquisition policies. Engineering and business majors are welcome!
Wednesday, 10/9, Coffee Chat with EY, 11am - 1pm, Benson Plaza: Our friends at EY will be on campus to share more about open job and internship opportunities. All students are welcome to drop by though they'll be here to recruit students with Business majors. Don't miss this great opportunity to get connected to reps from EY… over coffee and pastries!
Wednesday, 10/9, Coffee Chat with Guidewire Software, 10am - 12pm, SCDI Lobby: Representatives from Guidewire software will be on campus actively hiring SCU students! This is a great opportunity to learn more about the company, their open jobs/internships, company culture, hiring and interview processes, etc…. over coffee and pastries! No need to print your resumes or dress up-- this is casual. Come enjoy a cup of coffee and meet our friends at Guidewire software! They are targeting STEM students AND Business students for open roles. Take a look at their open positions here: https://careers.guidewire.com/
Wednesday 10/9, AI Summit, 5 - 8pm, SCDI Courtyard: Get ready for Santa Clara University’s first ever AI Summit. In collaboration with the Ciocca Center, the Miller Center, the Career Center and the AI Collaborate Student Organization, we are pleased to bring you the AI Summit. There will be two panel discussions with esteemed industry experts followed by networking and dinner. There will also be a number of industry professionals in attendance, so there will be a lot of opportunities to make connections and expand your network! If you’re interested in how AI works across all disciplines, this event is for you! We can’t wait to see you there!
Thursday 10/10, Connor Group Coffee Chat, 11am - 1pm, Benson Center Tabling: Don't miss your opportunity to learn more about jobs, internships, and life at Connor Group. Come network with the reps from Connor Group over coffee and pastries! Connor Group is a specialized professional services firm of Big 4 alumni and industry executives. Our team helps financial executives with their most complex and significant matters, including financial accounting and operations, IPO and M&A services, digital solutions, and managed services. Our clients are the world’s top growth companies, and we support them as they change the world and create new markets! The firm was founded in 2006 and has grown to more than 500 professionals with core offices in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, New York, Salt Lake City, and Boston. Industry: Finance & Accounting
Thursday 10/10, EY Resume/Mock Interview Workshop, 4:30 - 6pm, Forbes Room - Lucas 126: Sign up for EY's Resume Review and Mock Interview Workshop to enhance your resume, refine your interview techniques, and gain valuable feedback from experienced EY professionals! This workshop is designed for 1st and 2nd years.
Tuesday, 10/17 ServiceNow Building Your Confidence and Networking Workshop for 1st and 2nd Years, 3 - 4pm: Open to all students, but especially calling all first and second years! Come hear advice from a ServiceNow representative sharing tips on Building Your Confidence and Networking Workshop. You will have a chance to discuss an important topic in your professional development and have time for Q&A with ServiceNow.
Upcoming Career Center Preparation Workshops:
For our second of two resume labs offered this quarter, a Senior Technical Recruiter, Early in Career from ServiceNow will be joining us and sharing their insights into effective resume writing alongside Assistant Director of Career Development, Vania Tong.
Resume labs are highly interactive sessions that move you a step closer to your academic and professional goal(s)!
What you can expect:
- 1hr of formal content sharing and workshopping (12:15pm-1:15pm), plus an additional 30 min of optional workshopping time (1:15pm-1:45pm) with multiple staff member support.
- To leave the resume lab with a tangible (digital) item - your new/improved resume draft!
- Strengthened understanding of what constitutes an effective resume
- Increased confidence and tactical knowledge in resume writing to edit your own or your peers' resume
- An introduction to our new digital platform - Jobscan!
What NOT to expect:
- A 1:1 resume review session with Intuitive
- Recruitment opportunities/conversations
In preparation for the lab, please:
- BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP. Should you have difficulty accessing one, reach out to Vania Tong vtong@scu.edu ASAP.
- Bring a buddy and bring your questions!
Tuesday, 10/8, Interviewing for Impact, 2 - 3pm, Williman Room - Benson Memorial Center
Are you new to interviewing? This workshop is meant for students who have little to no experience interviewing for professional internships or jobs after graduation.
Effective interviewing takes practice. Don’t wait until the night before your big interview to prepare. Join us for the first interview workshop this quarter, and gain confidence in your ability to have successful interviews.
What you can expect from the workshop:
- Learn about behavioral interviews and using the STAR technique
- Discover free self-serve tools offered by the Career Center to support your interview success
- Begin developing and practicing answers to common interview questions during the workshop
- Walk away with a preparation plan so you ace your upcoming interviews!
We will provide 1hr of formal content sharing (2-3pm), plus an additional 30 minutes of optional interview practice time (3-3:30pm) with the opportunity to get coaching/feedback from staff members.
In preparation for the workshop, please:
- BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP so you can follow along while we show you where to find preparation resources on the Career Center website. Should you have difficulty accessing one, reach out to Noël Kreidler at skreidler@scu.edu ASAP.
Wednesday, 10/9, Career Advice Support Social Hour #3, Drop in Career Answers/Coaching, 12:30 - 1:30pm, Lucas Hall Lobby
The Week 3 Business & Entrepreneurship CASH will be held on Wednesday, 10/9/24 from 12:30 - 1:30 pm in the Lucas Hall lobby.
Get answers to your resume, internship and job search questions. Be prepared for opportunities to interact with employers. Stop by for a casual chat with Noël Kreidler, Associate Director - Business & Entrepreneurship, to learn more. All career-related questions are welcome!
Tuesday, 10/15, Career Advice Support Hour Week 4 - Business & Entrepreneurship 10 - 11am
The Week 4 Business & Entrepreneurship CASH will be held on Tuesday, 10/15/24 from 10:00 - 11:00 am in the Lucas Hall lobby.
Tuesday, 10/17 Interviewing for Impact - Workshop #2: Industry Insights from a Professional, 12:30am - 1:30pm
For our second of two interviewing workshops offered this quarter, an Engagement Lead for Global Talent Outreach & Engagement from ServiceNow will be joining us and sharing their insights into how to interview effectively alongside Associate Director of Career Development, Noël Kreidler.
Effective interviewing takes practice. Don’t wait until the night before your big interview to prepare. Join us and gain confidence in your ability to have successful interviews.
What you can expect from the workshop:
- Learn about behavioral interviews and using the STAR technique
- Discover free self-serve tools offered by the Career Center to support your interview success
- Begin developing and practicing answers to common interview questions during the workshop
- Walk away with a preparation plan so you ace your upcoming interviews!
- 1hr of formal content sharing (2-3pm), plus an additional 30 minutes of optional interview practice time (3-3:30pm) with the opportunity to get coaching/feedback from staff members.
What NOT to expect:
- A Mock Interview with ServiceNow
- Recruitment opportunities/conversations
In preparation for the workshop, please:
- BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP so you can follow along while we show you where to find preparation resources on the Career Center website. Should you have difficulty accessing one, reach out to Noël Kreidler at skreidler@scu.edu ASAP.
Employer Hosted Events on Handshake:
Tuesday, 10/8 (3:00 - 4:00 PM): Virtual Finance Open House & Networking Night Featuring ServiceNow's CFO Gina Mastantuono
Thursday, 10/10 (12:30 - 2:00 PM): Intro to Global Payment Solutions and Enterprise Credit