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Virtual Conference Prep DayTitle pageVirtual Conference Prep Day Friday, October 16 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.Career Development CenterSlide 2 Today’s Agenda9:00 – Meet your hosts!9:15 – Virtual Conferences 1019:45 – Résumé Crash Course10:15 – Break 10:20 – Networking Crash Course10:55 – Break 11:00 Student PanelSlide 3 Community AgreementsBe present as fully as possibleRemember the humanChallenge the idea and not the personNetwork with your peersSlide 4 Meet your hostsDaniel Falch, Career Advisor (Career Development Center)Michelle Lovasz, Assistant Director (Career Development Center)Daniel Galvan, Director of Acceleration Initiatives and Student Engagement (ECST)Slide 5 Discussion: What is your favorite thing about attending conferences?What do you wish you’d known before attending your first conference?Slide 6 Transition slide: Virtual Conferences 101Slide 7 How can you prepareSet goalsUse the schedule to make a planUpdate your LinkedInTest your equipmentPrepare your spaceSlide 8 Virtual best practicesRedecorate or find a creative placeUse a virtual backgroundAdd a professional headshot to your profileMake eye contact (adjust screen, stack books so it’s eye level)Introduce yourself when talking or asking a questionMute yourself when not talkingSlide 9 How can you spend your time?SpeakersBreak-out sessionsReception / Happy hourPoster presentationsRecruiting / Sales pitchesSlide 10 Get the most out of the conferencePrioritize your timeBe present and minimize distractionsBe activeBe inquisitive Network for now and laterFollow-up with connectionsSlide 11 Transition slide: Résumé crash courseSlide 12Résumés are marketing tools! Showcase the most applicable version of you.Always customize them.Use it to obtain an interview or strengthen network.Slide 13Transition slide: Résumé trivia (poll)1. On average, how long do employers look at a candidate’s résumé? Answer 1: 6 seconds (correct)Answer 2: 36 secondsAnswer 3: 1 minuteAnswer 4: 2 minutes2. What types of experiences can you highlight on your résumé?Answer 1: JobsAnswer 2: InternshipsAnswer 3: Clubs or OrganizationsAnswer 4: VolunteerAnswer 5: Class projects or Independent ProjectsAnswer 6: ResearchAnswer 7: Professional DevelopmentAnswer 8: Awards and HonorsAnswer 9: CertificationsAnswer 10: All of the above (correct)3. Should you include your GPA?Answer 1: YesAnswer 2: NoAnswer 3: It depends (correct)4. Do you need to customize your résumé every time you apply?Answer 1: Yes (correct)Answer 2: No5. What Career Center resources can help you improve your résumé?Answer 1: Résumé checklist guideAnswer 2: Résumé samplesAnswer 3: Optimal RésuméAnswer 4: Résumé and Cover Letter WorkshopAnswer 5: Group Advising 1st and 3rd WednesdayAnswer 6: All of the above (correct)Slide 14 Listing Courses vs. Course ProjectsRelevant Courses: Intro to Web Site Development, Fundamentals of Graphic Design, Written Communication, Layout & Design TheoryDesign ProjectsCatalog DesignerSept. – Nov. 2018Fundamentals of Graphic DesignCal State LADesigned a 25-page athletic catalog using Adobe Photoshop & InDesign in order to improve program marketing Slide 15Adding Certificates EducationBachelor of Science, Mechanical EngineeringMay 2021CertificationsAutoCAD Essential Training – LinkdedIn LearningJune 2020SOLIDWORKS: Sheet Metal Design – LinkedIn LearningSept 2020Slide 16 Listing Skills vs. Showcasing ThemDo:Language Skills: Fluent in Spanish and MandarinComputer / Technical Skills: HTML, Flash, Adobe Photoshop & InDesign, Microsoft Excel & WordDon’t:Skills: Communication, leadership, organizational, problem solving, work ethic, teamworkComputer Programming ExperienceWeb Design InternJune 2019 – presentTech Company, Inc. Pasadena, CACollaborating with a team to create an interactive web store using HTML and Flash to attract new customers and enhance shopping experienceSlide 17 Showcase your AccomplishmentsAccomplishment = Action Verb + Task + ResultFocus on SkillsQuantify your TasksDesigned a 25-page athletic catalog using Adobe Photoshop & InDesign in order to improve program marketing Slide 18Accomplishment = Action Verb + Task + ResultSkillAccomplishmentTeamworkCollaborated with diverse group of faculty, department chairs and Deans to update policies focusing on inclusivityCommunicationUtilized excellent communication skills while tabling at 10 events to recruit studentsSlide 19Résumé ResourcesCareer Development Guides: Résumé Writing Checklist and Samples & many other guides!Career Express: Optimal Résumé & many other tools! Slide 20Virtual Professional NetworkingWelcome Question: Why do people network professionally? (Enter in the chat box.)Cal State LA Career Development CenterSlide 21Why network professionally?For Social ConnectionTo Introduce Yourself/Your StoryFor Shared Interests & GoalsTo Learn About & Help OthersTo Build a Supportive RelationshipSlide 23Establishing your Virtual Professional BrandOnline profiles (LinkedIn, Conference platform)Video platform (Zoom, Conference video)Slide 24Your Online Profile (LinkedIn, Conference portal)Headline/TitleProfile photoAbout meSocial media & websitesResumeContact information/Personal ZoomProfessional interestsSlide 25Your Video PlatformFull name (School)Professional photoChatBackgroundProfessional dressEngagement reactionsSlide 26Delivering your professional introductionGroup virtual meetingGive an abbreviate pitchIntroduce yourself when speakingHello, name, major, universityRespect others in sessionKeep microphone off when not speakingKeep video on and display professionalismUse professional photo when you need to turn off videoIndividual virtual meetingGive your full pitch(Greeting, name, major, university)Share your career interests relevant to the fieldHighlight your best skills and/or experiencesOffer how you can contribute to the fieldAsk a question to learn more about themSlide 27Request to Connect MessageLinkedIn Connection Request TemplatesInvite to connect sampleHi Matthew,I attended your webinar yesterday on analyzing research data. It was so insightful! Thank you so much for showing us all those Microsoft Excel tricks. I’d love a chance to ask you a few more questions about the data analytics job market right now. If possible, let’s talk soon.Staying ConnectedHome feed engagementNotificationsSlide 28Let’s start the conversationCareerSpots Elevator Pitch VideoWatch & question: What can I include in my elevator pitch?Slide 29Introduction/Profile Summary (sample)Hi, my name is Samantha Atcheson, and I am a senior Environmental Sciences major. I’m looking for a position that will allow me to use my research and analysis skills. Over the past few years, I’ve been strengthening these skills through my work with a local watershed council on conservation strategies to support water quality and habitats. Eventually, I’d like to develop educational programs on water conservation awareness. I am interested in organizations involved in water quality projects and would like to connect to discuss how my skills can support your organization and the movement for water conservation.Slide 30Parts of the IntroductionLinkedIn summary, meeting introductions, online messagesWho you areWhat you are interested inHow you contributeCall to actionLet’s try!Slide 31Want to continue practicing?Drop-in Group AdvisingWednesday, October 21, NoonEvery 1 and 3 Wednesday of the MonthInstagram, Facebook, Twitter, HandshakeEmail: careers@calstatela.edu ................
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