Events and Workshops for Spring 2012 Academic Year

The Office of Career Services has workshops and events throughout the year. To register, visit PitzerLink.
You are also welcome to come in to our office for information on these and other events on campus and at the 5 C's. We are available for walk ins too from 3:00 - 4:00 Monday through Friday.

January

On Campus Recruiting Orientation
Learn how to Interview for full-time jobs and internships with employers who will visit Pitzer and The Claremont Colleges in the Spring. Read more about the On Campus Recruiting program.
Broad Hall 213

Wednesday, January 18, 2012
6:00–7:00pm

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
4:15–5:15 pm

Interviewing Strategies to Get the Job
Avoid the sweaty palms. We will show you how to prepare and how to handle yourself in a job or internship interview. Students in all class years are invited to attend.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
4:15–5:15 pm
Mead Living Room , PZ

Deloitte Consulting LLP Information Session
Consulting 101 – from a Deloitte Consulting Perspective. Feeling a little confused about what consultants do on a day-to-day basis? About the various types of consulting, and what might be the right fit for you?

Come find out more about the field of consulting from current Deloitte Consulting analysts and consultants. For the 12th year, Deloitte was listed on Fortune magazine’s list of “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and was a recipient of the 2010 Catalyst Award, recognizing innovative, effective and measurable initiatives to advance women in the workplace.

Deloitte has also been ranked in the top 10 on DiversityInc magazine’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity list, and was named to five of DiversityInc’s specialty lists: Top 10 Companies for Latinos, Top 10 Companies for Global Diversity, Top 10 Companies for Executive Women, the Top Company for Asian Americans, and Top 10 Companies for People with Disabilities.
Friday, January 27, 2012
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Mead Living Room, PZ

February

Learn How to Write the Resume to Get the Job
Create a great looking resume to use for job and internship applications. Students in all class years are invited to attend.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
4:15–5:15 pm
Mead Living Room, PZ

On Campus Recruiting Orientation
Broad Hall 213
Thursday, February 2, 2012
4:15–5:15 pm

Find a Great Summer Job or Internship
Almost every student should participate in at least one internship before graduation. Learn how to find internships for the summer and academic year.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
4:15–5:15 pm
Mead Living Room. PZ

Breakthrough Collaborative Information Table
Visit with a Breakthrough Collaborative representative at the Info Table in McConnell Lobby. At 33 locations across the nation and abroad, Breakthrough Collaborative launches motivated middle-school students on the path to college and prepares older students for careers in education. A national nonprofit, Breakthrough Collaborative is devoted to preparing high-achieving middle-school students, most of whom are of color and from low-income families, to enter and succeed in college-preparatory high school programs. Breakthrough also recruits and trains outstanding high school and college students to become Breakthrough teachers and build an interest in careers as educators. Breakthrough students develop as highly motivated academic achievers who believe passionately in their ability to go to college.
Friday, February 19, 2012
11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
McConnell Dining Hall, PZ

Plan Early for Post Pitzer Success
Friday, February 17, 2012
2:00–3:00 pm
Mead Living Room, PZ

LSAT Practice Test
This is a free paper and pencil practice version. Advanced registration is required! Presented by Princeton Review.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Avery 201, PZ

March

Interviewing Strategies to Get the Job
Avoid the sweaty palms. We will show you how to prepare and how to handle yourself in a job or internship interview. Students in all class years are invited to attend.
Friday, March 2, 2012
2:00–3:00pm
Mead Living Room, PZ

NEW GRE Practice Test
This is a free computer practice version. Advanced registration is required. Presented by Princeton Review. The GRE is required for most graduate programs.
Friday, March 2, 2012
9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Broad Hall 213, PZ

Using LinkedIn for Your Job Search
In this workshop we will discuss how to use LinkedIn to find jobs and internship opportunities, how LinkedIn is different from other sites, what content is most important in your profile and more. In these times, it's network or NOT work. Anyone may attend--whether you're seeking an internship, looking for full-time placements, or beginning your career path, there's something for you.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
4:15 - 5:15 p.m.
Mead Living Room, PZ

April

Finding a Job In Tough Times: Job Search/Networking Strategies
Learn the basics about finding a full-time job. We will provide you with the necessary search strategies and clue you into the best networking techniques. There are jobs out there; use this workshop to help you find them. (Remember, only 20% of all jobs are listed.)
Thursday, April 5, 2012
2:00–3:00pm
Mead Living Room, PZ

To register for these workshops, go to PitzerLink.