Hire Me! Academy and Virtual Career Fair

Event Date

Location
Virtual - Zoom

Sponsoring Unit
Internship and Career Center

All UC Davis students and recent alumni can become job-search pros with our specialized Hire Me! Academy virtual series. Offerings include optional, on-demand workshop prerequisites, and one day of live virtual sessions. Registration is required to receive the zoom links - please register for each session and the fair on Handshake: https://icc.ucdavis.edu/services/workshops/hire-me-academy

Live Virtual Sessions:
Launching your Job and Internship Search
Monday, June 17 2024, 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
This workshop will review how to use Handshake and other resources to find a career position, internship, work study position, or internship position. Internship and Career Center resources will be discussed and we will review tips for applying.

Prepare for the (Virtual) Career Fair
Monday, June 17 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
Come learn how to make the most of the (virtual) career fair. We will discuss what to expect, how to research companies that will be attending, how to practice your elevator pitch and get ready to network.

Resume Writing for Students and Recent Alumni
Monday, June 17 2024, 1:10 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Learn the essentials of how to write a resume that gets you noticed by employers. This workshop will cover how you can market your skills, education, and experience, and how to tailor your document for your next role.

Networking
Monday, June 17 2024, 2:10 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Networking is an important approach in the job and internship search. In this workshop, learn what the definition of networking is (hint: it’s about relationship building), where to tap into your network, and how to conduct informational interviews with professionals. This workshop will also explain what the hidden job market is and how building your network through strategic communication can open the door to many opportunities.

Virtual Career Fair
Tuesday, June 18 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Join us for the Hire Me! Virtual Career Fair where you can meet representatives who are either hiring for internship and full-time positions right now OR getting an early start on recruiting for next year. This Virtual Fall Fair is open to all majors and industries. Fairs are open to current UC Davis students and alumni.