2013 Diversity Career Fair!

Hey Cal Opp Scholars! 
        Are you ready for the first career fair of the semester? Come out from 11am to 4pm to one of two days: 
Wednesday, January 30 - Engineering, Science and Technical Opportunities
Thursday, January 31 - Business, Nonprofit and Public Service Opportunities
        Please note: the location for this event is the RSF, Field House Gym, not the usual ASUC building.Please use the Special Event Entrance to the RSF, located on the west side of the building closest to Edwards Stadium.

This is, of course, for students seeking full time employment or internships!  The Diversity Career Fair is open to all currently registered Berkeley students and Career Center Alumni Advantage members.  Everyone is welcome and there are opportunities for all majors!

So what are you waiting for? Bring your resumes. Lots of them! Oh, and be sure to bring your UC Berkeley Student ID to the fair.

See which companies are coming and review their job listings before the fair.  
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.  
Hint #1 - after clicking on the link for the Diversity Career Fair, click on the Positions Recruited tab to see the job listings participating companies are recruiting for (note - not all participating companies have linked their jobs to the career fair directory - visit employers' tables for a complete list of open jobs and internships).
Hint #2 - use the Advanced Search tab to search for participating companies by industry, type of job or internship, majors sought, etc...

Tea Social for those interested in STUDY ABROAD

Tea Social

Who: You, that's who! Especially if you are interested in study abroad, study abroad alumni and
international students representing 6 continents and 18 countries.

When:
Friday, November 9, 2012
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Where:
Unit 1 Residence Hall, All Purpose Room

Details:

There will be three phases in this event:
Phase I - Attendees will grab some snacks, and tea while watching cool/funny/entertaining youtube clips that represent various countries.

Phase II - Popular songs from each of the represented countries will be playing in the background during this phase. Students will move from station to station spending no longer than 5-7minutes at each station. Each station represents a country and will consist of 1 international student and 1 study abroad alum. Station ambassadors will highlight the perks of living and studying in their country.

Phase III - All attendees will be encourage to grab some more snacks/tea and mingle. This will be a good time for prospective EAP students to hold more elaborate conversations with international students and ambassadors from countries that most interest them.

BSA Peer Advisers, an EAP Advisor and potentially a financial aid counselor will be in attendance and ready to answer any questions that you may have about logistics or the application process.


Why:
Hearing from the locals of the countries that you are considering as well
as from Cal students who have studied in those countries will give you
more insight, hence making the selection process easier and getting you
more excited about your decision.

This will also be a great networking opportunity for everyone.
International students will be able to meet and engage current Berkeley
students. Americans can potentially tap into an international students
network in their home country, and study abroad alumni can meet more
internationals and keep their international experience alive.

If you are an international student or study abroad alum who is interested
in participating in this event, please RSVP on the facebook event and
contact Lesley Toche tochelesley@yahoo.com.

For more info:

http://www.facebook.com/events/453530638031333/?ref=ts&fref=ts

Cal Externship Program 2013

*SHADOW A CAL ALUM AT WORK OVER WINTER BREAK! *

Applications open Tuesday, November 13, 2012!

Hi Cal Opp Scholars!

Wanna check out a possible future career? Maybe learn more about your chosen field? An Externship is a chance for you to get an insider's view of a career field by shadowing Cal alumni at their workplace from one day up to 2 weeks during the January 2013 Winter Break!

What can you expect to do?? Observe the day-to-day activities of your Cal alumni sponsor, discuss specific jobs and careers with alumni and their colleagues, and sometimes obtain limited hands-on experience.
Externships are available in various career fields in San Francisco, Los
Angeles, San Diego, New York, Washington, DC and other locations.

*Externship Timeline:*
Now -- November 12, 2012:
Externship listings will be available for PREVIEW
November 13 -- November 26: 
Applications accepted from ALL students -- priority will be given to Freshmen and Sophomores, but all students will be considered
November 26: Applications due at 5pm -- no extensions!
Early December 2012: Externs selected and notified
January 7-18, 2013: Externship Period (anywhere from 1 day to 14 days)

Go to: http://career.berkeley.edu/Externships/Externships.stm for Externship listings, information and application information.

For a list of FAQs, please see here:

https://career.berkeley.edu/Externships/ExtFaqs.stm

Summer Programs via The Leadership Alliance

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Application – click here

Brochure – click here

The Leadership Alliance
Since 1992, the Leadership Alliance has encouraged students from groups traditionally underrepresented in the sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities to pursue research careers in the academic, public and private sectors. The Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP) provides undergraduates with training and mentoring in the principles underlying the conduct of research and prepares them to pursue competitive applications to graduate schools. The SR-EIP is a gateway to ongoing resources, mentoring and professional networks to support all participants along their chosen career path.

Program Structure
The SR-EIP is a rigorous research experience designed specifically for undergraduates interested in applying to PhD or MD-PhD programs.Students work for eight to ten weeks in the summer under the guidance of a faculty or research mentor at a participating Leadership Alliance institution. Through one-on-one collaborations, students gain theoretical knowledge and practical training in academic research and scientific experimentation. All participants make oral or poster presentations of their research at the Leadership Alliance National Symposium. Students receive a stipend, and travel and housing expenses are covered by the host institution.

Research Experiences
SR-EIP participants are engaged in scholarly research projects offered at 22 Leadership Alliance member institutions. These programs also offer research seminars and workshops in professional development, as well as social and cultural activities. The institutions set high standards and offer outstanding, closely mentored research experiences in a broad range of academic disciplines that are indicated in the “Research Sites” section of this brochure. 

With one common application, students can apply for a researchexperience at up to three of the 22 research sites (see chart).

Students should refer to each institution’s website for specific information on research opportunities and program requirements before submitting their application.

Build your Leadership!

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!!!

Bring a +++ P O S I T I V E +++ change to your community,

have +++ P O S I T I V E +++ impact in your community,

volunteer with Leadership Institute Fellowship Team (LIFT)!

♪♪♪LIFT is looking for Fellows for 2013♪♪♪

This would be a year-long internship with LIFT (offered by Hands On Bay Area aka HOBA which is partnered with Cal Corps).

By participating in this internship, you will:

• gain knowledge and leadership skills
• enhance your ability to create change in communities 
• and possibly receive a stipend at the end of internship

APPLY BY November 9th, 2012

For the application and more information, click here

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/