Mock Interviews!

MOCK INTERVIEW SIGNUPS AVAILABLE TO UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN ALL MAJORS!

Ambitious students, here's something that you definitely need!

A message from the Cal Career Center:

Are you ready for your interviews? Need a little more practice? Our Mock Interviewer will help you to prepare for first or second round interviews in a wide variety of career fields. You will meet one-on-one with an experienced recruiter to conduct a mock interview and get feedback on your interviewing skills. The recruiter is not currently recruiting on campus; she is here with the sole purpose of helping you polish your interview skills.

The Mock Interviews service is available to all undergraduate students regardless of Major. Please note that you may schedule only ONE appointment. It is recommended that you wear interview attire.

To schedule a mock interview appointment please login to Callisto at http://callisto.berkeley.edu, select "CalJobs Search" from the Shortcuts menu on the right, and do a keyword search for listing #820720. Next, select View/Apply and read all information carefully. You will need to upload a current resume to sign up for an interview time.

So what are you waiting for? Callisto is a great place to start when you're thinking about the "something else" after school. Resources like these are hard to come by, but the Career Center has got it all! Go out there and make a mark in your field! 

2013 Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute at UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy

Hey third year COSA scholars!
Did you know?
The Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship Program at the University of California, Berkeley, Goldman School of Public Policy is accepting applications for the summer of 2013.

The deadline is Nov 1, 2013

Details:
The Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute is an intensive seven week academic training program for college juniors. The summer institute prepares undergraduate students for graduate studies in public policy, international affairs and law. Participants complete coursework in economics, statistics, policy analysis and law; and visit local, state and federal government agencies and non-profit organizations. Each year they select 30 students to participate in the program from across the country.  Through GSPP’s partnership with Berkeley Law School, ten out of the 30 students are admitted as UCPPIA Law Fellows due to their interest in pursuing joint degrees in public policy and law.

Benefits
PPIA Fellows Receive: * Assistance with travel expenses to and from the Summer Institute
* Summer Stipend
* Room and Board

* A minimum $5000 fellowship from a consortium graduate school where the PPIA Fellow is accepted

** Please note: The 2013 UCPPIA Program is contingent upon state funding.

Eligibility Criteria (http://gspp/ppia/criteria.html)

* Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents * Applicants must apply during their junior year of college * Applicants must have a demonstrated interest in policy issues most affecting historically underserved communities, including African Americans, Asian Americans/South Asians, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, Latinos/as and a commitment to working on these issues, as shown by past and/or current service. 

There's still time, folks. Click the above link to find out if you're eligible, then apply online: http://www.ppiaprogram.org/app/

Blueprint Leaders for Social Justice program

Hello Cal Bears!
Did you ever wish there was a class that would teach you how to be a leader? To learn the skills and everything that goes behind the words "leadership experience"? Ever feel like you could do a world of good for those who are judged by their label? Take the Blueprint Leaders for Social Justice class! Learn how to address social justice issues within your community, work within groups on projects, and lead workshops to help your community!

What this is: a 2 unit class next semester
When: Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 pm


Details:
This program provides a unique opportunity for UC Berkeley students to explore innovative leadership styles with the goal of learning to initiate and influence social change. By engaging with students from a variety of backgrounds with unique leadership and academic
experiences, Blueprint creates a strong foundation to explore our identities, values, and leadership
styles.Through engaging in team projects, students learn about how they are
perceived in groups and gain tips for effective team building and functioning. A networking session
with current student leaders at Cal will share how Blueprint students can get involved with different
leadership opportunities on campus. The semester ends in a series of student-led workshops on various
leadership theories and topics and final presentations.

To learn more, attend the information session on Wednesday, October 24 th from 7:00-8:00 pm
in 2030 VLSB. The meeting will further discuss Blueprint's mission and how you can learn more about
your own leadership potential and interests.

Early Bird Internship Fair

Early Bird Internship Fair
Hello ambitious soon-to-be super successful Cal Opp scholars! Did you know a ton of jobs want you to have previous experience in their field? That's a tall order! Fortunately, there's an internship fair hosted by the Career Center and Society of Women Engineers (SWE). So listen up, and mark your calendars:

What: an amazing head start opportunity - the Early Bird Internship Fair
Where: MLK Student Union, Pauley Ballroom, 3rd Floor
When: Wednesday, October 17th, 2012, 12pm - 4pm.

The Details:
Recruiters from business, industry, non-profits and government will bring information about summer internship positions. You can be any major possible, and find an internship here. There will be nearly 50 employers currently recruiting for prestigious internships, including: 
CBS Interactive, Chevron (Finance), Endless Mobile, Fitbit, Ford Motor Company, GLIDE, KQED, Macy's, Microsoft, Palantir, QB3, Robert T Matsui Center for Politics and Public Service, Salesforce.com, SanDisk, SEO, Zappos.com... and many more!   

Log into Callisto at https://berkeley-csm.symplicity.com/students/ to review this year's Career Fair Directory.  Directory information is updated up to the day of the fair - be sure to check frequently.  

Also, be sure to bring your UC Berkeley Student ID to the fair.

Go Bears!!

Update: (Scholarship Alert! for) Cal in the Capital

Hey scholars!

For those of you considering Cal in the Capital but afraid that you may not be able to afford it, J. Christopher Stevens Public Service Fellows is an award for students with financial need pursuing internships in public service and foreign affairs.

Details:

• Stevens Scholars will participate in a structured program of training, education and internship opportunities in public service and foreign affairs. 
• The awards will be distributed through UC Berkeley’s nationally recognized Cal Corps Public Service Center, one of the largest public service centers in the nation, serving over 6,000 students a year.
• Students who receive the Stevens Award will collaborate with the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomat in Residence, who is located in UC Berkeley’s Career Center. 
• The Scholars will support the Ambassador’s efforts to identify Cal students who are interested in Foreign and Civic Service careers, and they will also organize an annual "Public Service Career Networking Event" that will bring together approximately 125 students with a wide range of alumni/friends of Cal who serve in the public service arena.

For more info please visit: http://publicservice.berkeley.edu/stevensscholars

And scholars remember, the application for Cal in the Capital 
              opened on Friday, October 5th and will close Friday, October 26th, 5PM.

In addition to the application process, you are required to go to an info session. If you have not already the next and last info session is on: Monday, October 15th 8PM @ 126 Barrows

Washington DC: Summer internship opportunity!

Cal Opp Scholars!

To students of all majors, backgrounds, year, and interests:

Spend this summer in Washington D.C. pursuing a challenging internship through Cal in the Capital (CITC) !!!!

Why you should be interested:

• Each year over 75 UC Berkeley students are chosen for a challenging summer internship in Washington DC. 
• Students intern in government agencies, think tanks and research institutions, and more.
• Past participants have interned at American Red Cross, the Department of Education, Amnesty Int'l, World Wildlife Fund, Center for Health and Gender Equity, etc.

Application opens Friday, October 5th and closes Friday, October 26th, 5PM.

A summer internship in D.C. is definitely something nice to have down on your resumè so everyone is encouraged to apply!

Are you interested in this amazing opportunity? 

Then attend an info session today! The dates for the info session are:

Wednesday, October 3rd, 8PM @ 102 Wurster

Monday, October 15th 8PM @ 126 Barrows

Also be sure to fill out the application anytime before 5PM Friday, October 26th.

Money is not an issue: there are need-based scholarships or financial aid resources available for those who qualify.