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Workshops

The HR Transition Services Team offers the workshop series below. You can download and print our current calendars  (PDF) or find individual events on the HR campus calendar.

To Register: email transitions@berkeley.edu, or log on to Blu and click on UCB Learning Center. All of the Career Connection Forums and TSP classes/workshops can be found on the Learning Center by typing the word "Transition" in the Search box. For questions, please contact Gabe Contreras at 510-643-8702.

Orientation: Introduction to the Transitions Program

It is highly recommended that all participants attend this session. This workshop provides an overview of how to get the most from the Transition series, recommended participation and additional services.

Phase #1: Getting Ready

Managing career change, navigating the labor market, and creating a job search profile. Activities and information provide the core elements needed to activate a successful job search.

  • Workshop #1: Career Management
Phase #2: Developing Marketing Tools

These workshops offer the participant guidance and tools for resume development, cover letters, online applications, email etiquette and phone protocol necessary for a successful job search.

  • Workshop #2: Resume Skills
    • Session 1: Resume Development
    • Session 2: Resume Review
  • Workshop #3: Communication: Cover Letters, E-mail, Internet & Phone Protocol
Phase #3: Marketing Yourself

These highly interactive workshops offer the participant tools for building effective networks through professional presentation, informational interviewing and social networking. Included are preparation and practice for a professional interview.

  • Workshop #4: Job Search Strategies - Creating Networks
  • Workshop #5: Social Networking
  • Workshop #6: Interviewing

Additional Services

  • LinkedIn: UC Berkeley Employee Alumni Group
  • One-to-One Career Coaching
  • Job Club
  • Employer Forum Events
  • Connection to Community Resources
  • Fidelity Financial Planning in Transition Workshops
  • Online Resources:
    • JobHunterPro ($149)
    • eLearn (Available for one year from final date of employment)

Campus Partners

  • Career Library (UHS)
    • Assessment Testing
    • Career Research
    • Career Counseling
  • CARE Services Center (UHS)

 

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