Student Events & Workshops
The Career Development Center (CDC) provides a variety of professional development and employer events to help you explore and prepare for career opportunities as well as connect with employers to gain insight on the current job market and the skills needed to succeed. View upcoming events on the Student Career Events page.
Professional Development Events
Through our workshops and internship events, you will gain valuable information, resources, and strategies to help you explore career opportunities and give you a competitive edge in the job/internship search process.
The CDC offers workshops each semester on a variety of topics, such as:
- Resume and Cover Letter Writing
- Top Interview Tips
- Job and Internship Search
- Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn
- Salary Negotiation
- Grad School 101
View upcoming workshops and webinars on the Student Career Events page.
Each year, the CDC hosts different internship events to help students understand what they can expect from an internship while learning important strategies and tools to secure internship opportunities.
Past internship events include:
- Search and Prepare for Internships
- Alternative Real-World Experiences
- Identify and Market Transferable Skills for Internships
- Steps for Easier Networking
- Industry Insights: Hiring Trends
- Employer and Student Internship Real Talk
View upcoming internship events on the Student Career Events page.
Employer Events
The CDC hosts several Jobs Fairs, Information Sessions, and Industry Speaker Series each year where you can talk face-to-face with employers and learn more about internship and employment opportunities.
Job Fairs are a great way for you to meet with a large number of employers who are specifically seeking CSULB students for the purpose of employment. Companies may have entry-level (or higher) career openings, part-time positions, and/or paid and volunteer internships.
Preparing to Attend a Job Fair
To know what to expect from a job fair and how to make a good impression, take advantage of the following resources:
- Making the Most of the Job Fair Handout
- CDC Job & Internship Search page
- Instructions for scheduling an appointment with a career counselor
CandidCareer Videos:
Additionally, the CDC hosts Prepare for the Job Fair workshops before each job fair. View upcoming workshops and webinars on the Student Career Events page.
Volunteers needed at the fairs, interested? Fill out our Event Volunteers (office.com) form.
2024 Job Fairs
The following Job Fairs will be offered in 2024.
Educators' Job & Internship Fair
- Thursday, April 11, 2024
- 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Attending Employers
Just-in-Time Job & Internship Fair
- Thursday, April 25, 2024
- 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Attending Employers
Recent Grad & Alumni Virtual Job Fair
- Thursday, June 13, 2024
- 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Engineering & Technology Career Fair
- Wednesday, September 18, 2024
- 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Fall Job & Internship Fair
- Thursday, October 17, 2024
- 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
For questions, fill out our online form or call (562) 985-4151.
Past Job Fairs
2024 Job Fairs:
- Spring Job & Internship Fair on 03/13/224 - List of attendees
2023 Job Fairs:
- Fall Job & Internship Fair on 10/18/2023 - List of attendees
- Virtual Government & Social Services Mini-Fair on 10/4/2023 - List of attendees
- Engineering & Technology Career Fair on 9/21/2023 - List of attendees
- Educators' Job and Internship Fair on 4/28/2023 - List of Attendees
- Just-In-Time Job and Internship Fair on 4/13/2023 - List of Attendees
- Spring In-Person Job and Internship Fair on 3/15/2023 - List of Attendees
2022 Job Fairs:
- Fall In-Person Job and Internship Fair on 10/19/2022 - List of Attendees
- Fall Virtual Job and Internship Fair on 10/12/2022 - List of Attendees
- Engineering and Technology Career Fair on 9/14/2022 - List of Attendees
- On-Campus Student Employment Job Fair on 8/18/2022 - List of Attendees
- Just-In-Time Job and Internship Fair on 4/28/2022 - List of Attendees
- Educators' Job and Internship Fair on 4/8/2022 - List of Attendees
- Spring Virtual Job and Internship Fair on 3/3/2022 - List of Attendees
2021 Job Fairs:
- Fall Virtual Job and Internship Fair on 10/20/2021 - List of Attendees
- Engineering and Technology Virtual Career Fair on 9/22/2021 - List of Attendees
- Just-In-Time Virtual Fair on 5/26/2021 - List of Attendees
- Educators' Virtual Job Fair on 4/16/2021 - List of Attendees
- Spring Virtual Job and Internship Fair on 2/17/2021 - List of Attendees
An Information Session is a presentation given by an employer in an informal environment to provide you with details about the various career paths and benefits offered by their company.
Information Sessions offer the following opportunities:
- Gain a realistic, insider's viewpoint of work life in a specific industry
- Network with employers
- Ask questions directly or in a group session
Below is a sample of employers who have hosted previous Information Sessions at the CDC:
- Central Intelligence Agency
- Disney College Program
- Peace Corps
- Target Stores
- The Boeing Company
View upcoming Information Sessions on the Student Career Events page.
The CDC hosts Industry Speaker Series where employers from a specific industry are invited to share career insights and professional experiences within their field. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and tips from industry experts.
Upcoming Industry Speaker Series
Check back soon for information about our Spring 2024 Industry Speaker Series.
Past Industry Speaker Series
- Supply Chain Management
- Career Paths in Psychology
- Video Game Development
- Government
- Entertainment
- Professional Sports
The Career Development Center (CDC) serves current students and alumni. Visit the CDC Alumni page for information on accessing services after graduation.