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WORK EXPERIENCE SEMINARS - SPRING 2012

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1. Careers in Kinesiology

Learn about SRJC’s new certificate in Fitness,
Nutrition & Health. Find out what it takes to
become a wellness coach, fitness trainer or group
exercise instructor and how this program prepares
you for industry certification.

*****New Seminar*****
Sponsored by the Career Center

Tara Jacobson

Kinesiology (KAD)
Instructor
SRJC

Petaluma Campus
Richard W. Call
Rm 116
Tuesday
February 7
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

2. Interviewing Tips, Tricks and Techniques

You have submitted your resume, been contacted
by a recruiter, and have scheduled an interview....
now what? Learn tips and tricks on handling
behavioral type interview questions to increase
your confi dence in the interview.

*****New Seminar*****
Sponsored by the Career Center

Panel Presentation
HR Represenatives from Exchange Bank

Santa Rosa Campus
Bertolini Student Center
3rd Floor/Room 4875

Thursday
February 23
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

3. How to Choose Your Major

Not sure which major to declare? Find out how
to decide based on the connection between your
future career and the education you need to enter
that career.

*****New Seminar*****
Sponsored by the Career Center

Nancy Ruud
SRJC Counselor
Nicole Corcoran
SRJC Counselor
Petaluma Campus
Richard W. Call
Rm 116
Tuesday
February 28
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

4. Careers in Digital Media

Many job possibilities exist within the fi eld of
digital media including game design, animation,
web design and more. Come fi nd out the latest
information and what you need to do to succeed
in this career.

*****New Seminar*****
Sponsored by the Career Center

Mike Starkey
SRJC Digital Media Instructor
Petaluma Campus
Richard W. Call
Rm 116

Monday
March 5
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

 

5. Career Center Orientation

To help you navigate the resources available in
Career Services, we will introduce you to the
services available and help you to get started on
your career search, skills upgrade or research on
current trends.

Sponsored by the Career Center

Catherine Wilson
Manager
Career Center
SRJC
Santa Rosa Campus
Bertolini Student
Center
3rd Floor/Rm 4875
Tuesday
March 6
10:30 am - Noon

6. Power and Politics in the Work Place.

Explore the political aspects of the work place.
Understand the roles people play and the ways
to play the game, because if you don’t play the
game, they play you.

Margaret Panely
Work Experience instructor and career counselor
Santa Rosa Campus
Bertolini Student
Center
3rd Floor/Rm 4875
Wednesday
March 7
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

7. Career Center Orientation

To help you navigate the resources available in
Career Services, we will introduce you to the
services available and help you to get started on
your career search, skills upgrade or research on
current trends.

Sponsored by the Career Center

Catherine Wilson
Manager
Career Center
SRJC
Petaluma Campus
Richard W. Call
Rm 116
Tuesday
March 13
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

8. Communicate and Change Now

This seminar will demonstrate how to succeed
in almost all of your communication using the
power of patient listening, understanding the
roles of emotion and thought, and learning to
carefully sift facts from generalities. Since
many of our problems with people derive from
miscommunication, this seminar can change your
life.

 

Chance Massaro
Managing Director
Power
Communications
Petaluma Campus
Richard W. Call
Rm 116
Tuesday
March 13
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm


9. Time Management

This seminar focuses on two basic behaviors that
will save you one to three hours daily. Includes
easy techniques, priorities, and goal setting along
with proven methods to overcome delaying,
deffering and postponing. Become a more
effi cient worker and student.

Chance Massaro
Managing Director
Power
Communications
Santa Rosa Campus
Bertolini Student
Center
3rd Floor/Rm 4875
Wednesday
March 14
4:00 - 6:00 pm

10. Resume Writing

Learn how to prepare one of your most important
marketing tools- your resume. This seminar
provides an overview of the various resume styles
and tips on how best to highlight your experience
and accomplishments to attract potential
employers.

Suzanne Papa
SRJC Career Advisor

Bev Henningsen
SRJC Intern Instructor
Santa Rosa Campus
Bertolini Student
Center
3rd Floor/Rm 4875
Thursday
March 15
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

11. Careers in Design & Marketing

This field requires creativity, fashion sense and
strong business skills. Many areas of design will
be discussed including interior, graphic, footwear,
costume and jewelry. Find out about the
educational requirements and where the jobs are.

Lunch provided - RSVP required call 778-4177

*****New Seminar*****
Sponsored by the Career Center

Trudy Noren
Representative, Fashion Institute
Petaluma Campus
Richard W. Call
Rm 116
Tuesday
March 27
Noon - 1:00 pm

12. Careers in Mental Health

This panel presentation represents areas of social
worker, psychologist, psychiatrist, drug & alcohol
counselor which are all professions in the fi eld of
mental health. We will shed light on each fi eld,
career advancement and education required.

*****New Seminar*****
Sponsored by the Career Center

Panel Presentation
Representatives from the Mental Health field
Santa Rosa Campus
Bertolini Student
Center
3rd Floor/Rm 4875
Wednesday
March 28
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

13. Resume Writing

Learn how to prepare one of your most important
marketing tools- your resume. This seminar
provides an overview of the various resume styles
and tips on how best to highlight your experience
and accomplishments to attract potential
employers.

Sarah Hopkins
SRJC HR Representative
Santa Rosa Campus
Bertolini Student
Center
3rd Floor/Rm 4875
Thursday
March 29
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

14. You and Your Stress: Manage it Now

Using the Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
personality assessment tool, identify the strengths
and weaknesses of your style and some of the
triggers that cause stress. Learn techniques
to reduce your stress both at work and in your
personal life.

*****New Seminar*****

Sharona ES
Movtivational
Coach and Transition Specialist
Santa Rosa Campus
Doyle Library
Rm 4246
Tuesday
April 3
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

15. Acing the Interview

This seminar will demonstrate successful
interviewing techniques to prepare you to be
confi dent and sell yourself in an interview.
Sponsored by the Career Center

Elise Perea
Job Link Representative
Santa Rosa Campus
Bertolini Student
Center
3rd Floor/Rm 4875
Wednesday
April 4
10:30 am - Noon

16. Conflict Resolution

Learn how to handle conflict in a postitive way
using various forms of effective communication.
Resolving conflicts early can often keep us
learning and the work flowing.

Chance Massaro
Managing Director
Power
Communications
Santa Rosa Campus
Doyle Library
Rm 4246
Thursday
April 5
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

17. Connect: Talk So Others Listen

State your needs and wants in ways that others
are able to hear them. In this interactive seminar
you will experience the power of saying no. Being
assertive is not being aggressive, but is a tool that
makes you a better employee.

Chance Massaro
Managing Director
Power
Communications
Petaluma Campus
Richard W. Call
Rm 116
Thursday
April 5
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

18. Time Management

This seminar focuses on two basic behaviors that
will save you one to three hours daily. Includes
easy techniques, priorities, and goal setting along
with proven methods to overcome delaying,
deferring and postponing. Become a more
effi cient worker and student.

Chance Massaro
Managing Director
Power
Communications
Santa Rosa Campus
Doyle Library
Rm 4245
Monday
April 9
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

19. Futuristic Careers and Traditional Majors

The shape of jobs to come - how will new
developments in science and technology impact
careers of the future? In this seminar we will look
at current majors and how they will prepare you
for the workforce of 2020 and beyond.

*****New Seminar*****
Sponsored by the Career Center

Catherine Wilson
Manager
Career Center
SRJC
Santa Rosa Campus
Bertolini Student
Center
3rd Floor/Rm 4875
Wednesday
April 11
10:30 am - Noon

20 Social Networking and Work: Risks & Rewards

Understand the role of social networking in
getting or losing a job. This seminar shares the
real privacy rules about everything you post on
the web, and shows you how to use a myriad of
sites without putting your reputation at risk. Use
electronic communication wisely.

Scott Conrad
SRJC IT Director
Santa Rosa Campus
Bertolini Student
Center
3rd Floor/Rm 4875
Thursday
April 12
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
21. Hot Buttons Beware

We talk about diversity but we all discriminate.
Recognize our biases and stereotypes around
different people, be it age, culture, or disability.
We all make assumptions, but do we benefi t from
these? Explore ways we can open our minds and
learn to respect those we tend to reject.
Margaret Panely
Work Experience instructor and career counselor
Santa Rosa Campus
Doyle Library
Rm 4245
Tuesday
April 17
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
22. Use Your “True Colors”

Using Eureka’s True Colors, recognize your true
self personality characteristics. Allow yourself to
express who you are and use your natural talents
and strengths in your career and personal life.
Increase productivity and teamwork.
NOTE: You must fi rst complete the online
activity before attending this live seminar. See
pg.25

*****New Seminar*****
Sharona ES
Movtivational
Coach and Transition Specialist
Santa Rosa Campus
Bertolini Student
Center
3rd Floor/Rm 4875
Wednesday
April 18
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
23. Customer Service: Smooth Talk Those Diffi cult
Customers


Use a heartfelt philosophy to calm those angry
customers and keep the sweet ones coming back.
Customer service excellence will benefi t you and
your coworkers as well as external customers.
Come and share your experiences and learn ways
to defuse tense moments.
Chance Massaro
Managing Director
Power
Communications
Santa Rosa Campus
Doyle Library
Rm 4245
Thursday
April 19
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
24. Career Information Day 2012

Career Day offers you the opportunity to explore
career options by talking to the representatives of
SRJC’s 160+ Career Technical Education Programs.
Hundreds of occupations and majors will be
respresented at this event.

1 Hour Credit -- If worksheet is completed and turned into the Work Experience office by April 30

Santa Rosa Campus
SRJC Cafeteria
Bertolini Student Center/1st Floor
Wednesday
April 25
10:30 am - 1:30 pm