Internship Week

February 11 - February 21

The Career Center's (special extended) Spring 2008 "Internship Week" is scheduled for February 11 - February 21. The week will consist of general internship workshops and customized panels for students and alumni regarding internships in specific career fields.

For more events and the most up to the date information check the Career Center Events Calendar.

Register for a program or workshop by following these steps:
**Registration will be available ON OR AFTER February 1, 2008

Log in to CalJobs at https://berkeley-csm.symplicity.com/students/ (Login Problems? Only current Cal students and Alumni Advantage members are eligible to access CalJobs. If you receive an "incorrect username or password" message, click on the ? Help link at the top of the CalJobs login screen).
From the menu at the top of the screen, click on "Programs, Workshops & Employer Info. Sessions"
The screen that opens defaults to a list of Employer Info. Sessions. To find your workshop or program, click on the tab that says "Career Center Programs & Workshops".
You will see a list of programs and workshops in order by date. Look for the program by date, or look carefully at the names of the programs to find the one you are searching for.
When you find the program or workshop you are looking for, click on "RSVP for this event" in the right-hand column. OR, click on the name of the program to read more details. Then select "RSVP for this event" at the bottom of the program description.

Workshops & Programs

Hidden Internships: How to dig up a gem opportunity!
Monday, February 11, 2008
Time: 3: 30 PM to 5: 00 PM
Place: 315 Wheeler - Maude Fife
Description: Can’t find the internship you want or have been searching for? Then come to this helpful workshop to learn how to uncover hidden internships and find the experience you’ve been wishing for. A counselor will provide you with helpful tips and strategies for internship success for any industry/career field. To attend, please RSVP through CalJobs BEGINNING ON 1/14/08 using the URL below and select “Programs, Workshops & Employer Info Sessions".
Web: https://berkeley-csm.symplicity.com/students/

Internships for Freshmen & Sophomores: Success Stories & Strategies
Monday, February 11, 2008
Time: 5: 30 PM to 7: 00 PM
Place: 315 Wheeler - Maude Fife
Description: The program will begin with a counselor overview of key internship search strategies, followed by personal success stories and internship search tips from a panel of students and alums!
Registration is REQUIRED. To attend, please RSVP through CalJobs BEGINNING ON 1/14/2008 using the URL listed below and select "Programs, Workshops & Employer Info Sessions".
Web: https://berkeley-csm.symplicity.com/students/

International Internships in Washington, D.C.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Time: 12:00 PM to 1: 30 PM
Place: Stephens Lounge 3nd Fl. MLK
Description: Are you interested in starting your international career now? Would you like to apply your knowledge of different cultures and language skills in a career setting? Finding work for international organizations can be challenging. Do you want to help your international career take flight? Come learn about internship opportunities with international organizations in Washington, D.C. Panelists will engage in an open discussion about how they pursued their interests and found internships at a number of prestigious international organizations. To register for this event please RSVP through CalJobs using the URL listed below and select "Programs, Workshops & Employer Info Sessions" then select the tab marked "Career Center Programs and Workshops" in order to search for the event.
Web: https://berkeley-csm.symplicity.com/students/

Moderator: Shawna Buchanan, Career Counselor
Panelists:

Lia Marshall, Former Intern for the Pan American Health Organization
Brian Trinidad, Former intern with the U.S. State Dept’s Foreign Service Institute (FSI) working with ambassadors and helping coordinate conferences on Iran’s future strength and water scarcity
Artin Afkhami, Former intern at the Middle East Institute in D.C.

Summer Internship Strategies – It’s not too late!
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Time: 3: 30 PM to 5: 00 PM
Place: 315 Wheeler - Maude Fife
Description: A career counselor will discuss the most common ways that students find internships, answer your internship-related questions, and help you develop a plan to land a great internship! Registration is REQUIRED. To attend, please RSVP through CalJobs BEGINNING ON 1/14/2008 using the URL listed below and select "Programs, Workshops & Employer Info Sessions
Web: https://berkeley-csm.symplicity.com/students/

Resumes & Cover Letters for Internship Success
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Time: 5: 30 PM to 7: 00 PM
Place: 315 Wheeler - Maude Fife
Description: Starting your internship search process? Looking to update your resume? Come learn how to market yourself effectively by creating a resume and cover letter that will get you noticed! Registration is REQUIRED. To attend, please RSVP through CalJobs BEGINNING ON 1/14/2008 using the URL listed below and select "Programs, Workshops & Employer Info Sessions".
Web: https://berkeley-csm.symplicity.com/students/

Find Your Way Abroad – Tips & Creative Approaches to International Internships
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Time: 2: 00 PM to 3: 30 PM
Place: 104A Career Center
Description: Come learn how to find international opportunities (volunteer, intern, fellowships). Learn new ways of finding international opportunities from people with specific knowledge and experience – your career counselor and a seasoned international intern! We will provide an overview of international opportunities and resources to help you. A special guest will share her experiences abroad and address topics such as funding, volunteering & interning at NGOS, working with the UN and more. RSVP through CalJobs using the URL below and select “Programs, Workshops & Employer Info Sessions".
Web: https://berkeley-csm.symplicity.com/students/

Moderator: Shawna Buchanan, Career Counselor
Special Guest Speaker:

Ashley Marie Smith has worked in a variety of roles with NGOs and the UN, among other organizations. Ashley has been an international intern, scholar and volunteer through the following organizations: 1.) Rotary International (Ambassadorial Scholar in Econometrics at the l'Universite de Geneve, Geneva, Switzerland); 2.) Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, Geneva, Switzerland; 3.) Youth Red Cross of Geneva; Geneva, Switzerland; 4.) Center for Eco/Ethological Research, Bezaudun sur la Bine, France, and; 5.) Eco-Innovations, Dilbeek/Brussels, Belgium.

Interview Prep Workshop for Internships & Summer Jobs
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Time: 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Place: 315 Wheeler - Maude Fife
Description: Find out what to expect at internship and job interviews, and learn what employers are looking for in applicants. Both a Career Counselor AND an Employer Rep will be on hand to give you helpful tips and insights! Types of interviews and common employer questions will be reviewed. Registration is REQUIRED. To attend, please RSVP through CalJobs BEGINNING ON 1/14/2008 using the URL listed below and select "Programs, Workshops & Employer Info Sessions".
Web: https://berkeley-csm.symplicity.com/students/

How to Prep for the Internship & Summer Job Fair
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Time: 5: 30 PM to 7: 00 PM
Place: 315 Wheeler - Maude Fife
Description: Come learn all about how to approach employers and get their attention at the Internship & Summer Job fair on Wed 2/20 and Thur 2/21. You will come away with tips and suggestions for how to network effectively and how to make the most of this exciting fair.
Registration is REQUIRED. To attend, please RSVP through CalJobs BEGINNING ON 1/14/2008 using the URL listed below and select "Programs, Workshops & Employer Info Sessions
Web: https://berkeley-csm.symplicity.com/students/

How to Find an Internship in the Arts
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Time: 6: 15 PM to 8: 00 PM
Place: 122 Wheeler
Description: Are you interested in pursuing a career in the arts? Why not start with an art internship? Join our panel of theater, music, dance, fine arts,and museum professionals as they share information about their internships. Panelists will discuss how they pursued their interests and found opportunities in their respective fields. RSVP throughCalJobs after 2/1 by using the URL listed below. Select "Programs, Workshops & Employer Info Sessions" then select the "Career Center Programs & Workshops" tab to search for the event.
Web: https://berkeley-csm.symplicity.com/students/

Moderator: Liza Osoteo, Career Counselor Intern
Panelists:

Jonathan Goodrich - Currently Archaeological Researcher/Hearst Museum of Anthropology and Director of Strategic Planning, Contemporanea - Former internships at 1) Hearst Museum of Anthropology, Education Dept., 2) Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Education Dept., and 3) with Contemporanea, assisted in managing the Spanish Speaking press for the re-opening of the deYoung museum.
Daunielle Rasmussen, Currently Artistic Administrator, California Shakespeare Theatre - Daunielle is a former intern and offering internships at South Coast Rep and Greenhouse Multi-cultural Children's Project. Cal Shakes offers Production, Education and Design internships during our season and Casting Assistant internships
during the off-season
David Huff, Currently working as the Exhibitions and Programs Coordinator for Pro Arts - Former Curatorial Intern at Pro Arts and Artist Intern/Assistant Instructor at Mission Voices Summer, Southern Exposure

Speed Resume Critique Event (w/FREE ICE CREAM)!!
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Time: 1: 00 PM to 4: 00 PM
Place: MLK Student Union, Kerr Lounge, 3rd fl
Description: Looking to polish up your resume before the Internship & Summer Job Fair? Come visit the Career Center on Campus and have your resume critiqued by a professional Career Counselor! DROP IN ANYTIME BETWEEN 1pm-4pm. FREE ICE CREAM (courtesy of Dreyer's) will be provided to students who bring a resume or who sign up for CalJobs/CareerMail!

Internships in The Entertainment Industry
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Time: 6: 00 PM to 7: 30 PM
Place: Alumni House
Description: Come listen to students, alumni, and employers speak about internships in the entertainment industry. Get an insider's view on how to search for and find quality internship opportunities. To attend, please RSVP through CalJobs using the URL below and select “Programs, Workshops & Employer Info Sessions."
Web: https://berkeley-csm.symplicity.com/students/

Moderator: Patrick Kriwanek, Dean, Berkeley Digital Film Institute
Panelists:

Robert Levine, Recruiter, LucasFilm/Industrial Light and Magic (ILM)
Rose Duignan, Director of Marketing, Kerner Optical (ILM spinoff, San Rafael)
Chris Wiggum, Publicist, Larsen Associates (film and film festival PR, San Francisco)
Claudia Chung, Cloth Lead, Pixar (Emeryville); Cal Alumna (B.A. Computer Science, 2002); interned at Pixar Animation Studios and returned there after graduating to work on Finding Nemo as a summer intern and then as run-of-show hire
Christopher Carr, Cal History Major; currently working at KALX and recently hired as a sports reporter for CalTV; former intern at Channel 4 Television and XX Sports Radio (San Diego)
Kathryn Quanstrom, Cal Mass Communications Major, former intern at The Donners' Company (film and TV production company, Beverly Hills)

Internships in Law and Public Policy
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Time: 6: 15 PM to 7: 30 PM
Place: 100 Wheeler
Description: LOOKING FOR AN INSIDER'S VIEW OF INTERNING IN LAW & PUBLIC POLICY? A panel of students, alum, and employers will talk about their internship experiences and opportunities in law and public policy and offer advice about finding internships. A Career Center counselor will be on hand with additional resources. To attend, please RSVP via CalJobs using the URL below and select “Programs and Workshop Sign-ups”.
Web: http://career.berkeley.edu/Jobs/CalJobs.stm

Moderator: Janet White, Career Counselor
Panelists:

Alden Knisbacher, Principal Attorney, Knisbacher Law Offices, San Francisco-based practice specializing in employment law
Laure Kohne, Cal student; former intern for the Orange County Public Defender's Office
Kristi Rose, Cal student; Criminal Law Intern at the Alameda County Pretrial Services Division
Christian Osmena, Cal student and Director of Cal in the Capital; policy intern for the Association of American Universities and intern for Congressman Dana Rohrabacher.
Naida Pare, Community Programs Specialist; San Mateo County Health Dept., Health Policy and Planning Internship Program

Diversity Internship Panel
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Time: 6: 15 PM to 7: 30 PM
Place: 200 Wheeler
Description: This panel will provide you with information on great internship opportunities offered by employers that celebrate and embrace diversity of all kinds. Get the scoop on how to match your diversity values and needs to an organization. You will learn about internship opportunities in business, engineering, computer science, marketing, advertising, media and public service.

Moderator: Sharron O'Connor, Career Counselor
Panelists from the following organizations:

INROADS (Listed in Vault Industry Guides Top Ten Internships): Provides recruiting opportunities, multi-year summer internships, year-round coaching, and training activities for students of color.
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) National Internship Program: The largest Hispanic internship program in the nation helping students make the “connection” to the working world.
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Exceed Program: This program offers African American, Latino/Hispanic and Native American students the opportunity to participate in an internship between sophomore and junior year of college. Also included is a $3,000 scholarship and participation in PwC's annual Diversity in Business Leadership Conference.
Department of Transportation: The 2008 Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups (STIPDG) is for students in all majors. Funded by the FHWA's Office of Civil Rights' On-the-Job Training Supportive Services Program, the objective of the STIPDG is to provide college/university students with hands-on experience and on-the- job training while working on current transportation-related topics and issues. Specially designed to provide qualified women, persons with disabilities, and members of diverse groups with summer opportunities in transportation where these groups have been under represented.
Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA): A national program that prepares young adults for an advanced degree and ultimately for careers and influential roles serving the public good. PPIA has an outreach focus on students from groups who are underrepresented in leadership positions in government, nonprofits, international organizations and other institutional settings.

Getting Started in Education Internship Panel
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Time: 6: 15 PM to 7: 30 PM
Place: 88 Dwinelle
Description: Come hear from a panel of employers that have internships in a variety of Education related fields; policy, education and community development, academic and enrichment services and more. Students will also share their experience and give advice on how to obtain an education related internship. All majors welcome!

Moderator: Sharron O'Connor, Career Counselor

Internship Opportunities In:

Education & Community Development - California Shakespeare Theatre
After School Assistants, K-12 – Foundation for California Community Colleges Learning Programs
Breakthrough Collaborative – Summer Teachers and Mentors - Listed in Princeton Top Ten Internships in the Bay Area
Research and Policy Interns – National Council on Crime and Delinquency (Looking for many majors, education, sociology, psychology, ethnic studies, public health, public policy)
After School Program – Emerson Elementary After School Program

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Internship Week

February 11 - February 21

Programs and Panels

General Interest Workshops

Career Field Specific Internships Programs **Stay tuned for panelist updates.**

Workshops & Programs

Career Field Specific Internships Programs Stay tuned for panelist updates.