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Graduating? We’ve got your back! The Cal Aggie Alumni Association has brought together experts on-and-off campus for a series of helpful discussions on life after college. We’ll be focusing each session on the things we wish we knew about post-grad life. Check out the details and register for each session below.
We're giving away a $100 UC Davis bookstore gift card to one lucky Aggie for a graduation shopping spree. Attend at least one session and be entered to win. You'll gain an additional entry for each session you attend. The entry period is April 1 - April 15, 2025.
Event Schedule
Elevate Your Resume and LinkedIn for the Post-Grad Job Search
Overview: In this virtual workshop, you'll learn essential tips for building a standout resume and optimizing your LinkedIn profile to make a lasting impression on recruiters and hiring managers. Led by a COOP Careers recruiting manager, this session offers insider strategies to help you stand out and land your post-grad job with confidence.
What to expect:
- Foundational resume and LinkedIn tips: While the session dives deeper into optimization, we’ll also cover some basics of building a strong resume and LinkedIn profile to set you up for success in your job search.
- Optimized resume strategies: Learn how to enhance your resume by refining bullet points/accomplishment statements and showcasing your skills to align with specific job postings.
- Leveraging diverse experience: Discover how to effectively translate your student work-study or part-time job experience into valuable assets for a career-oriented position.
- Tailoring your resume for job postings: Understand how to customize your resume to match the requirements of specific job openings, improving your chances of standing out to recruiters.
- LinkedIn insights from the recruiter's perspective: Get a firsthand look at how recruiters use LinkedIn Recruiter, with tips on optimizing your profile to attract their attention.
Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Location: Zoom - register below to receive the Zoom link
Presented by COOP Careers and the Cal Aggie Alumni Association.
Staying Connected for Career and Community Building
Overview: Graduating from UC Davis is just the start of an exciting new chapter. While leaving campus can be bittersweet, staying connected to your Aggie roots has never been easier. Join the Cal Aggie Alumni Association to learn about career support, community-building opportunities, volunteer experiences, and exclusive membership perks designed to help you thrive as a UC Davis alum.
Date: Wednesday, April 2
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Location: Zoom - register below to receive the Zoom link
Presented by Nestor Lopez, Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Christina Cadang Chan, Assistant Director of Alumni & Student Career Engagement at the Cal Aggie Alumni Association.
Grad School 101
Overview: Are you thinking about grad school but don’t know where to start? Discover the differences between Master’s and Ph.D programs, and research versus professional programs in this workshop, as well as various factors to consider when choosing the type of program, including funding.
Date: Wednesday, April 2
Time: 4:10 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Location: Zoom - drop in at link below
Presented by Pre-Graduate/Law Advising through the Office of Educational Opportunity & Enrichment Services.
Mastering Post-Grad Personal Finance
Overview: Join us for an interactive workshop where we'll break down the essential financial skills every new graduate needs to thrive. Whether you're budgeting for your first big job, building credit, navigating student loans, or exploring investment options for the future, we’ve got you covered.
In this session, you'll learn:
- Budgeting: How to create a budget that works for you and helps you save.
- Building Credit: The steps to establish and improve your credit score.
- Investing: Simple strategies to start building wealth early.
- Student Loan Repayment: Smart ways to manage and pay down student debt efficiently.
Date: Thursday, April 3
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Location: In person at the Walter A. Buehler Alumni Center
Presented by University Union Credit Center (UCU) and the Cal Aggie Alumni Association.
Maximizing the Gap Year(s)
Overview: This workshop explains what a gap year is, reasons why to consider taking a gap year, and what to do during that time.
Date: Thursday, April 3
Time: 1:10 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Location: Zoom - drop in at link below
Presented by Pre-Graduate/Law Advising through the Office of Educational Opportunity & Enrichment Services.
Navigating Life After Graduation – Ask Me Anything Alumni Panel
Overview: Join us for an AMA session with alumni sharing their experiences navigating life post-graduation. Whether you're about to graduate or already have, this panel offers practical insights on what’s next.
What to expect:
- Career Journeys: Hear about the unique paths alumni have taken to build their careers, from landing that first job to navigating unexpected opportunities.
- Life Balance: Get tips on how to balance work, personal life, and mental health after graduation.
- Networking Insights: Learn how to leverage connections and networks post-college, and why they matter more than you think.
- Money Matters: Practical advice on budgeting, managing student loans, and saving for the future.
- Grad School & Further Education: Should you continue your education? Alumni will weigh in on whether it's worth it.
Date: Friday, April 4
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Location: Zoom - register below to receive the Zoom link
Presented by the Cal Aggie Alumni Association.