Career Builder Speaker Series Leads Students to their Business Degree Goals
Numerous professional development opportunities are open to students through the Career Builder Speaker Series hosted by the Business and CIS Division. This series offers one-hour sessions that provide information regarding career opportunities in business fields and general professional development topics. Fullerton College students are invited to bring their lunches or dinners and attend any of these Career Builder sessions throughout the fall semester:
Get to Know the Business and CIS Division
Wednesday, September 13 at 1:30 p.m. in Room 228
Find the right program and schedule to launch you into the degree of your choice and to enhance the skills you’ve already achieved. Join faculty, staff and others to learn about business degrees, certificates and courses.
Internship Boot Camp
Wednesday, September 20 at 1:30 p.m. in Room 228
Here are just a few reasons why internships are investments for the future:
- Real world experience
- Networking
- Resume builder
- Time management
- Building a career foundation.
Join the boot camp to discover more! Applications for the Business Internship Program for Spring 2018, Summer 2018 and Fall 2018 are being accepted.
Careers in Accounting
Wednesday, October 11 at 1:30 p.m. in Room 515
Join us for Careers in Accounting where we’ll have a panel of accountants discuss opportunities/job descriptions/expectations and requirements in:
- Public accounting (Big Four and smaller organizations).
- Private organizations (both public and privately held companies and non-profits).
Come and learn from real world professionals in the field about their jobs and the challenges and opportunities they face at work. Plus, learn about the new FC Accounting Society and how to get involved.
Careers in Business
Wednesday, October 18 at 1:30 p.m. in Room 228
Learn about what you can do with a business degree! From general management to sales, marketing and more, business offers the largest variety of career options. Business professionals will discuss various options, requirements and salary ranges.
Networking/LinkedIn
Wednesday, October 25 at 1:30 p.m. in Room 229
Uncover the secrets of the largest business social media platform, LinkedIn, and discover:
- Why you need LinkedIn
- How to build a strong LinkedIn profile and grow your meaningful connections
- Mastering effective networking without feeling awkward
- Understanding networking etiquette (online and in person)
Headshot Happy Hour (Free Photo)
Thursday, October 26 at 2:45 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. in Room 229
Get a free photo headshot to use on Linkedin.com or other profiles.
- Dress professionally
- Free to all Students
- No RSVP required
Careers in Marketing/Advertising
Wednesday, November 8 at 1:30 p.m. in Room 228
Join special guest speakers as they discuss jobs such as professional sales people, designers, account planners, copywriters to managers, statisticians and analysts. People in marketing determine how people interact with technology and shape the perception of products and services around the globe.
- Find out what kinds of jobs are available in the advertising and marketing industry
- Get tips for choosing a career in advertising/marketing
- Discover secrets to being successful in a creative industry – even if you aren’t
Careers in Cybersecurity
Wednesday, November 15 at 1:30 p.m. in Room 228
Join special guest speakers for a discussion on careers in one of the fastest growing industries: Cybersecurity. Cybersecurity involves protecting the information that is most important to all of us by preventing, detecting and responding to attacks.
Students are invited to a great discussion of the threat landscape, job stability, and careers available in government and commercial enterprises!
Find out what kinds of jobs are available in the cybersecurity industry and get tips for choosing a career in cybersecurity
Internship Boot Camp
Wednesday, December 6 at 1:30 p.m. in Room 226
Here are just a few reasons why internships are investments for the future:
- Real world experience
- Networking
- Resume builder
- Time management
- Building a career foundation.
Join the boot camp to discover more! Applications for the Business Internship Program for Spring 2018, Summer 2018 and Fall 2018 are being accepted.
