Spring 2020

May 8, 2020: Summer at CPD

It is the last week of Fired Up Friday for the academic year- but don't worry, we'll be back with more tips, interviews, and resources in the fall. To help set you up for a professionally rich summer, we've highlighted a summer Trek, tips for to keep busy, and for our new graduates, information about the First Destination survey. Click on each image to access the resource.

CPD and Alumni is excited to host the second annual Los Angeles Trek! Great for students interested in working in LA or nationally, corporate hosts will present, network, and provide valuable insights for 91³Ô¹ÏÍø students! 

Summer is the time to unwind, but it is also a chance to contribute to your career development. 

If you are a senior, you may be getting an invite to take the First Destination survey soon- but what is First Destination? Check out the reports online, which explain where 91³Ô¹ÏÍø students go after graduation.

 

 

May 1, 2020: Making Connections

While much of our interactions have become virtual, the amount of time we spend interacting and who we interact with remains an important part of our daily lives. This week, we are looking at networking-- how to network, why we should, and what resources we have for students. Click on each image to access the resource.

Erin Shields is not only a CPD team member, but part of the Alumni Relations Team. If anyone knows a thing or two about networking, it's her. 

Don't you wish there was a professional place to connect with Zags? Wait- there is! Join ZagsConnect, the online mentoring and networking platform specifically for 91³Ô¹ÏÍø students, alum, and friends of the University. 

Have you ever heard of informational interviewing? Don't worry, you don't have to bring your resume, this is your chance to ask the questions. 

 

 

April 24, 2020: Zags Working Remotely - Week 4

This is the last week of our focus on working remotely. We wrap up this series with one more alumni interview some tips from LinkedIn on perfecting your profile, and a collection of our favorite podcasts for while you push through the last weeks of Spring semester. Click on each image to access the resource.

Alum Shelby Wells is both a 91³Ô¹ÏÍø grad and CPD alum- who better to learn about working remotely? 

Is your LinkedIn page ready for recruiting? .

Just because your eyes are focused on a project, doesn't mean your ears can't take a new adventure! 

 

April 17, 2020: Zags Working Remotely - Week 3

It is week three of our four week series on working remotely. We have an new alumni interview, ideas for helping stay fit while staying at your desk, and tips for making the most of your remote working time. Click on each image to access the resource.

A familiar last name checking in from a familiar place? 

We are spending more times at our desks these days- how about you? 

Working from home is a great opportunity to revamp and streamline your habits. !

 

April 10, 2020: Zags Working Remotely - Week 2

Continuing our resources to help students working remote, we're continuing our interviews with Zags who work remotely, and sharing resources to navigate Zoom and add some fun, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø backgrounds for your online meetings. Click on each image to access the resource.

This alum may be our most long-distance interview yet- all the way from Paris, France! 

New to using ZoomIT has you covered. !

 

April 3, 2020: Zags Working Remotely - Week 1

Working remotely is an increasingly popular option in the working world that has become necessary during the global COVID-19 pandemic. To help you better understand how to succeed in remote work, we're providing tips for online meetings, home office inspiration, and interviews with Zags who have been working remotely. Click on each image to access the resource.

Want to know a Zag experience working remotely?

New to virtual meetings?

as you set up your home office and study space.