2024-25

SCU Career Center Updates

Hey Broncos, we hope you had a Spooktacular Halloween! 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:

Monday, 11/18, DWE Scholarship Application Deadline
Diversity Works Expo: For its eighth year, Diversity Works Expo (DWE) is back and will take place on Wednesday, February 12th, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Locatelli Student Activity Center. Apply now for the $1,000 DWE Scholarship and share how your unique identity has shaped your career path and professional growth. Whether it’s your culture, background, experiences, or challenges—your story deserves to be heard on this incredible stage!

How to Apply: Submit a short, powerful 200-word response on how your identity has set you apart, and how it influenced key decisions, actions, or leadership opportunities in your academic or professional journey.

Scholarship Application Form: https://scu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0v4xs4jz8tIdvbo

Prompt: Please submit 200 words or less on how your identity and background has influenced your career path and professional development. When thinking about your identity, examples of relevant experience may include intersectionality, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, socioeconomic background, abilities, jobs/internships, campus, and/or community activities. 

Deadline: Monday, November 18th, 2024, 11:59 PM
Multiple awards of $1,000 will be given, and winners will present their stories at DWE on February 12th. All SCU students—undergrad and grad—are eligible.
(Sponsored by Enterprise Holdings, Inc. & ServiceNow).

 

Tuesday, 11/19, 49ers Students at the Stadium, 1PM - 5PM, Levi’s Stadium (Application due November 3rd): Register here. Please note that this posting is intended to remind you of the registration deadline. Registration alone does not guarantee your spot, as space is limited. A Career Center member will contact you to confirm your participation after registration.

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Career Center Preparation Workshops:

Wednesday, 11/6, Week 7: Drop-In LSB Career Advice Support Hour (CASH), 11:15AM - 12:15PM, Lucas Lobby: Get answers to your resume, networking, internship and job search questions and prep for upcoming visits with employers.  Stop by for a casual chat with Noël Kreidler, Associate Director - Business & Entrepreneurship. All career-related questions are welcome!

 

 

Thursday, 11/7, Networking Advice with the SCU Parent & Family Council, 6:00PM - 7:30PM, Zoom: Join the Career Center and distinguished members of the SCU Parent & Family Council for a conversation on how to build your network and make new connections. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from and leverage the power of the Santa Clara network.

FEATURING:
Alan Louie - Startup advisor and investor
Deborah Sweeney - VP, Online Acquisitions @ Deluxe
Jeff Kerrigan - Portfolio Manager @ Congress Asset
Julie Schaefer - Founder and CEO @ Winning Presence
Philip LoScalzo - Chief Compliance Officer @ ImmunityBio, Inc.
Dylan Houle - Executive Director @ Career Center

November 10th DEADLINE (Event Date January 4th-5th), Career Clarity Retreat: Calmly Preparing for the Future. APPLY NOW! In collaboration with Campus Ministry and CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services), the SCU Career Center invites you to this two-day retreat, where career confidence and direction meet holistic wellness. Find out more here. Applications due Sunday, 11/10/2024 (Week 7)!

 

Wednesday, 11/14, Week 8: Drop-In LSB Career Advice Support Hour (CASH), 11:30AM - 12:30PM. Getting started with your job/internship search?  Already started and want to keep the momentum going?  Stop by for a casual chat with Noël Kreidler, Associate Director - Business & Entrepreneurship. All career-related questions are welcome!

 

 

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - The Career Center is discontinuing our use of the VMock Resume Platform. Please download any resumes you wish to keep by Nov 20th! Access VMock here.
For additional help, please see our new AI resume tool, Jobscan here or visit the Resume and Cover Letter Guide here. 

Employer Hosted Events on Handshake:
Wednesday, 11/6 (11:00 - 11:45 AM): Cushman & Wakefield DEI Panel Series
Thursday, 11/7 (2:00 - 2:45 PM): Goldman Sachs Possibilities Summit Alumni Panel

 

 

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