The workshops will lead up the annual districtwide caree fair that will be held at Miramar College from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Students will have the opportunity to visit with more than 100 employers that will be in attendance.
Register for the Career Fair on April 16Here's a list of workshops to help students prepare for the Career Fair:
City College Career Fest Events
Resume Writing Workshop
Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 2 p.m.
Location/Format: Online, Zoom
Register on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1683085
How to Find Internship
Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 2 p.m.
Location/Format: Online, Zoom
Register on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1683070
Interview Skills Workshop
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 2 p.m.
Location/Format: Online, Zoom
Register on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1683089
AANHPI Career Panel
Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 11 a.m.
Location: San Diego City College
Register on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1683075'
Mesa College Career Fest Events
How Social Support Drives Career Development
Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 9am-10am
Location/Format: I4-203- Avanza Room - Mesa College Career Center, I4-306 (Student Services)
Register on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1671334
Discover how the power of social connections can propel your career journey. Learn
about the critical role of social support in achieving goals and uncover how Career
Services' 1-on-1 offerings can provide the personalized guidance you need.
Title Strategies to Networking
Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 11am-12pm
Location/Format: I4-203- Avanza Room - Mesa College Career Center, I4-306 (Student Services)
Register on Handshake: https://sdccd.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1671358
Learn practical strategies to help you build meaningful professional connections,
where to network, how to approach others with confidence, and techniques for creating
a lasting impression. Designed to help you grow your network and explore new opportunities
to start networking effectively today.
Thriving Though Exploration: Assessing Your Career Fit
Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Noon to 1 p.m.
Location/Format: I4-203- Avanza Room - Mesa College Career Center, I4-306 (Student Services)
Register on Handshake: https://sdccd.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1671351
Students will learn how to explore and assess potential majors and career paths that
align with their skills, interests, and goals. They'll discover valuable resources
like the MBTI and Strong Interest Assessments to guide you in making informed decisions.
Building Your Online Presence
Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location/Format: Business and Technology Building on the second floor in room 207 (BT–207) – Computer
Lab
Register on Handshake: https://sdccd.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1671361
Learn how to build a strong online presence with LinkedIn, Handshake, and social platforms
tailored for student athletes. This hands-on workshop will help you create or refine
your profiles, showcase achievements, and leverage your online presence for networking
and career opportunities.
How Social Support Drives Career Development
Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025 Noon to 1 p.m.
Location/Format: Online, Zoom
Zoom Link: https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpdeGtqDgoGdHT7k51xZrDhMCnV9LSs-Pf
Discover how the power of social connections can propel your career journey. Learn
about the critical role of social support in achieving goals and uncover how Career
Services' 1-on-1 offerings can provide the personalized guidance you need.
Bypass Applicant Tracking Systems (AI): Resume Writing
Date: Friday, March 14, 2025, Noon to 1 p.m.
Location/Format: Online, Zoom
Zoom Link: https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpduyqqzksHdbHPFxBKsymIT-GdK9wyWNh
Olympians! Join us for an interactive workshop detailing how AI systems can impact
your job searching journey, and how to overcome the barriers presented by it!
Bypass Applicant Tracking Systems (AI): Resume Writing
Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Noon to 1 p.m.
Location/Format: I4-203- Avanza Room - Mesa College Career Center, I4-306 (Student Services)
Register on Handshake: https://sdccd.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1671348
Join us for an interactive workshop detailing how AI systems can impact your job searching
journey, and how to overcome the barriers presented by it!
Construct Your Professional Portfolio
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 3 to 4 p.m.
Location/Format: Online, Zoom
Zoom link: https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckdeurqzIvHNRwb6u5uKFISy3uJu1wokXb
Description: Join our Career Peer Ambassadors as we explore what a professional portfolio is,
its importance, and why it’s never too early to start one!
Construct Your Professional Portfolio
Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025, 3 to 4 p.m.
Location/Format: Online, Zoom
Zoom link: https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArceirpjkoHNIOoFovzaDegZyhfa4tGQU7
Description: Join our Career Peer Ambassadors as we explore what a professional portfolio is,
its importance, and why it’s never too early to start one!
Career Fair Strategies
Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 1 to 2 p.m.
Location/Format: Student Services Building I4-203- Avanza Room
Register on Handshake: https://sdccd.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1671341
Description: Are you looking for career fair navigation support or preparation for what to expect?
Join us for this brief workshop centering on SDCCD’s Career/Job Fair in Spring 2025!
Thriving Though Exploration: Assessing Your Career Fit
Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2025, Noon to 1 p.m.
Location/Format: Student Services Building I4-203- Avanza Room
Register on Handshake: https://sdccd.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1671352
Description: Students will learn how to explore and assess potential majors and career paths that
align with their skills, interests, and goals. They'll discover valuable resources
like the MBTI and Strong Interest Assessments to guide you in making informed decisions.
Crafting your Elevator Pitch and Career Fair Networking Tips
Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025, 1 to 2 p.m.
Location/Format: Online, Zoom
Zoom Link: https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpcuCvrj8uGtHy2T14fsXV3ldVnjnLffAU
Description: Learn how to concisely communicate your skills and career goals in a powerful elevator
pitch. Gain essential networking strategies to make a lasting impression at career
fairs and build valuable professional connections.
Career Fair Strategies
Date: Friday, April 11, 2025, 12pm-1pm
Location/Format: Student Services Building I4-203- Avanza Room
Zoom Link: https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMoceCvrjMqHdDHZj0INVqCu8MtKu1NaWnY
Description: Are you looking for career fair navigation support or preparation for what to expect?
Join us for this brief workshop centering on SDCCD’s Career/Job Fair in Spring 2025!
Miramar College Career Fest Events
Designing Your Life: Beyond Choosing a Major
Date: Monday, March 10, 2025, 11 a.m. to noon
Location/Format: Register on Handshake for zoom link
Description: Look beyond your major using life design approaches to build a fulfilling future
that incorporates all dimensions of your personal, societal and professional self.
Get the Inside Scoop on Your Industry
Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Location/Format: Register on Handshake for Zoom link
Description: Do you want to cultivate authentic professional relationships? This workshop will
help you learn how to conduct informational interviews, network actively and seek
out mentorship in your field of interest.
LinkedIn Like a Boss
Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Location/Format: Register on Handshake for Zoom link
Description: Learn how to use LinkedIn to build your brand and strengthen your follow-up strategy—tips
for connecting with recruiters, crafting impactful messages, and optimizing your profile
to stand out after a career fair.
Define your Career Path
Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Location/Format: Register on Handshake for Zoom link
Description: Are you at a career crossroads and unsure which direction to take? Learn to navigate
the complex world of career choices with the right tools to gain clarity, build professional
relationships, and make informed and confident decisions.
From Hello to Hired: Effective Networking Strategies
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Location/Format: Register on Handshake for Zoom link
Description: Does the request, "Tell me about yourself" get you nervous? Learn how to identify
unique strengths that differentiate you and communicate the value you bring to a company.
Get tips on how to craft a memorable personal pitch!
Your AI+ Resume (Virtual Workshop)
Date: Monday, March 24, 2025, 11 a.m. to noon
Location/Format: Register on Handshake for Zoom link
Description: You have more skills than you know! Harvest every last bit of your personal, professional,
and academic accomplishments and learn how to convey them effectively on your resume
(including using AI).
DNA meets Empathy: Learn about the "Unicorn Career" of Genetic Counseling (Virtual
Workshop)
Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 10 to 11 a.m.
Location/Format: Register on Handshake for Zoom link
Description: Join guest speaker Erica Sontheimer: Class of 2025, Bay Path University, to learn
about the emerging and in demand field of Genetic Counseling intertwining medical,
research, and counseling skills with applications in clinical, lab, research, public
health, policy, industry, education, and consumer genetic testing.
Resume & Handshake Tent
Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025, noon to 2 p.m.
Location/Format: Compass Point
Dress for Success: Stylist Edition
Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Location/Format: LLRC Courtyard
College of Continuing Education Events
Career Exploration via LinkedIn
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 2 p.m.
Location: Zoom - https://sdccd.joinhandshake.com/events/1678890/share_preview
Description: Learn how to leverage LinkedIn for career exploration and networking. This session
will cover building a strong LinkedIn profile, using advanced search tools to find
opportunities, and connecting with industry professionals.
Your Best Career Fit
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 3 p.m.
Location: Cesar Chavez Campus - https://sdccd.joinhandshake.com/events/1680066/share_preview
Description: Discover how to identify career paths that align with your interests, strengths,
and values. This workshop will help you explore tools and strategies to find a fulfilling
career that suits your unique skills.
Resume Workshop
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 11 a.m.
Location: Zoom - https://sdccd.joinhandshake.com/events/1678169/share_preview
Description: Learn how to develop a resume that stands out to employers. This session will focus
on formatting, highlighting key accomplishments, and tailoring your resume for specific
job opportunities.
Interview Techniques
Date/Time: Thursday, April 10, 2025, 11 AM
Location: Zoom - https://sdccd.joinhandshake.com/events/1678137/share_preview
Description: Gain confidence for your next interview with this practical workshop. You’ll learn
how to answer common questions, showcase your skills effectively, and leave a lasting
impression on employers.
April 16, 2025, Districtwide Career Fair
Click here to register on Handshake to attend the Districtwide Career Fair!