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Career Readiness

Location: United States
Experience Type: Virtual Experience
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Develop the right set of skills to succeed as you begin the journey toward a career.

Welcome to our program! We are so excited to have you here.

With 92 affiliates in 36 states and the District of Columbia, the National Urban League spearheads the development of social programs and authoritative public policy research, and advocates for policies and services that close the equality gap. At the community level, the Business Executive Exchange Program and its affiliates provide direct services that improve the lives of more than two million people annually.

During this program, you’ll learn how to define your story to present to industry professionals and explore career options that align with your goals. We hope this program provides a great resource for you to up-skill and strengthen your resume.

This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 6-7 hours to complete.

Skills Learned:

  • Owning Your Story by Creating an Elevator Pitch
    Learn how to leverage your story so that you can secure your dream job

    • Public Speaking
    • Pitch Development
    • Communication
  • Charting Your Own Path
    Learn how to map out your career path

    • Research
    • Planning
  • Building Your Network With Intention
    Meet people in the world by building your network

    • Professional Networking
    • Technical Writing
    • Communication
  • Using Your Resume to Showcase Your Brand
    Learn about the best practices for resume building

    • Resume Writing
    • Research Skills
  • Mastering Your Virtual Interview
    Stand out from the competition by taking your interview skills to the next level

    • Interview Skills
    • Communication
    • Research Skills
    • Planning
  • Finish Line

Experience Information

Sponsor
National Urban League
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Contact & Location

Phone
P 559.278.2381
Email
careers@csufresno.edu
Address

Career Development Center
University Student Union, Room 306
5280 N. Jackson Ave, M/S SU61
Fresno, CA 93740

Career Service Hours

M Monday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
T Tuesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
W Wednesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
TH Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
F Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Career Cafe Walk-In Hours 9am-3pm Daily

Meet the Team

Mary Willis Meet Mary
Betsy Hays Meet Betsy
Adrian Ramirez Meet Adrian
Kathy Dunbar Meet Kathy
Audrey Munoz Meet Audrey
Damian Lay Meet Damian
Claudia Ceja Meet Claudia
Jody Burum Meet Jody
Nora Diaz-Vasquez Meet Nora
Claudia Lopez Meet Claudia
Perla Perez-Maciel Meet Perla
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Phone
P 559.278.2381
Email
careers@csufresno.edu
Address

Career Development Center
University Student Union, Room 306
5280 N. Jackson Ave, M/S SU61
Fresno, CA 93740

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