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Career & Leadership Development - Fall 2024 Calendar of Events

All events are subject to change or cancellation. For up-to-date information, visit Handshake at sfsu.joinhandshake.com.

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Fall 2024 Calendar of Events

Event Name

Date & Time

Link
Salesforce Info Session Wednesday, September 25
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM		  
CareerEDGE Workshop: Resume, Career & Internship Fair Prep Thursday, September 26
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM		 Register HERE
CareerEDGE Workshop: LinkedIn Mastery 101  Thursday, October 10
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM		 Register HERE 
CareerEDGE Workshop: Unlocking LinkedIn for Networking Success Thursday, October 17
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM		 Register HERE
CareerEDGE Workshop: Is Grad School Right for Me? Thursday, October 24
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM		 Register HERE
CareerEDGE Workshop: Insider Tips for Job Searching  Thursday, November 7
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM		 Register HERE
CareerEDGE Workshop: Last Minute College to Career Prep Thursday, December 5
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM		 Register HERE

Career Fairs

Event

Date & Time

Link
Spring 2025 Part-Time Job Fair Wednesday, February 5
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.		 Registration coming soon!
Spring 2025 Career & Internship Fair Thursday, March 13
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.		 Registration coming soon!

 

Watch our short fair preparation video!

 

Prepare: 

  1. Update your resume and print out 20+ copies to bring with you to the fair. Resume Guide [PDF]
     

  2. View employers that will be at the fair, identify which you'd like to meet, and prepare to speak with them at the fair by practicing your elevator pitch! How to view employers attending a Career Fair in Handshake
     

  3. Lay out your outfit that you will wear to the fair. Business professional or business casual recommended. Interview Attire [PDF]

 

Attend: 

  1. Introduce yourself to employers using your elevator pitch. The Elevator Pitch [PDF]
     

  2. Set a goal to get 5-10 employers' contact information that you can use to follow-up. 
     

  3. Have fun! Once you speak with an employer you can take some employer swag.  

 

Follow-Up: 

  1. Reach out to employers that you met with and ask for informational interviews, job application advice, and introductions to hiring teams. Informational Interview [PDF]
     

  2. Practice your interview skills using Big Interview. Interview Preparation
     

  3. Say thank you to the employers you met!  
     

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