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CHABSS Career Week
Amazing Futures Start Here
Your academic journey has a next step. There's no better time than now to start preparing for that leap into your future. Whether that means exploring current jobs on campus, peering into what jobs exist in the current labor market in specific fields, conversing with CHABSS alumni, or simply preparing your resume and cover letter, CHABSS Career Week has a bit of everything. Follow us on Instagram @csusm_chabbs for updated information. Reach out to the Dean's Office at chabss@csusm.edu for any questions. Amazing futures start here!
Kickin' Off Career Week 2025 - Chow on the Deck!
CHABSS will be hosting a preview to our Career Week with an event to gather, connect and eat good food. Chow on the Deck is in conjunction with the Career Center and Epstein Family Veterans Center. There, students will have a chance to network with professionals, meet CHABSS student organizations, win prizes and take professional clothes with them (if available).
Tuesday, Oct. 7th, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Epstein Family Veterans Center
Monday
Eat Some Pizza and Win Some Prizes
Come to the front of SBSB on Monday as CHABSS kicks off Career Week 2025 with our plinko board, prizes and information on everything going on for the week. We'll also have a rack of professional clothing for those wanting to dress up for our signature event, Networking Night: Arts, Entertainment, & Culture. That event is Oct. 15.
Monday, Oct. 13th, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Chavez Plaza
Tuesday
Environment and Geography
If you’re interested in pursuing an environmental career but are unsure what to pursue, please join us for the second installment of the Careers in Geography & Environmental Studies Speaker Series. This month, we welcome CSUSM Environmental Studies alumna Emyle Rogers from the City of Oceanside’s Water Use Efficiency Team. She’ll discuss her role at the city, water-related environmental careers, and how to pursue a career in water use efficiency. Food will be served. Please RSVP here.
Tuesday, Oct 14th, 12-12:50 p.m.
SBSB 1108
Linguistics
Explore many possible career paths that are available to you with a degree in linguistics. The department is hosting a gathering with faculty and students to discuss the ways to translate the skills you learn in your degree program into marketable skills during this Career Week event.
Tuesday, Oct 14th, 11:45 - 12:45 p.m.
SBSB 1107
Literature and Writing
The literature and writing studies department is hosting an informal drop-in Q&A session with faculty and alumni for its Career Week event. The topic is Careers in Literature & Writing Studies with the discussion focused on the many career options available upon graduation. Pizza provided.
Tuesday, Oct 14th, 12-12:50 p.m.
MARK 102
Music
Come visit with a panel of professionals in the industry during the music department’s Career Week event. Joanne Stohs, president of the North San Diego chapter of MTAC, will be joined by Robin Sassi, owner of San Diego Music Studio, and Eric Ebel, senior program manager at NAMM.
Tuesday, Oct 14th, 12-12:50 p.m.
ARTS 111
Political Science and Global Studies
An alumni panel hosted by the political science & global affairs department highlights Career Week for those interested in global careers. Alumni will discuss their career paths and offer opportunities to work on your networking skills with professionals in the industry. It’s also an opportunity to meet fellow political science and global studies students.
Tuesday, Oct 14th, 12-12:50 p.m.
SBSB 1111
Psychology and Child and Adolescent Development (CHAD)
Psychology and child and adolescent development are teaming up to host an event discussing the importance and impact of internships during Career Week. The event is titled “Pathways & Possibilities,” and it will focus on how internships can positively impact your future path. Snacks provided.
Tuesday, Oct 14th, 12-12:50 p.m.
SBSB 1109
History
The history department is hosting a workshop for those considering graduate school, specifically the program here at CSUSM. Topics will include the application process, the graduate school experience and what future career opportunities await. Pizza provided.
Tuesday, Oct 14th, 12-12:50 p.m.
Markstein 301
Communication & Media Studies
The communcation and media studies department is hosting an alumni career panel as part of its Career Week efforts. The powerhouse panel includes Christine Vaughan, Jakob Woo-Ming and Christine Lee.
Tuesday, Oct 14th, 12-12:50 p.m.
SBSB 2111
Sociology & Criminology and Justice Studies
The sociology and criminology and justice studies department presents a panel on law and legal careers that features a recent law school graduate, current law school student and a paralegal. Facilitated by Professors Flor Saldaña and Marisol Clark-Ibáñez.
Tuesday, Oct 14th, 12-1 p.m.
Zoom: csusm.zoom.us/j/81651544591
Anthropology
Anthropology presents "Anthropology in Action: Career Pathways & Professional Insights." The panel will feature three powerhouse visitors to discuss careers in the industry.
Tuesday, Oct 14th, 12-1 p.m.
SBSB 1104
Career Center Presents: Navigating the Road to Academic Internships
The Career Center is offering this free workshop as you start to plan for your first (or next) internship. They will help guide you through the process of earning academic credit for an internship among other crucial details of this important part of your career preparation. Please register on Handshake.
Tuesday, Oct 14th, 1-1:50 p.m.
Admin 1400
Wednesday
Sociology & Criminology and Justice Studies
"Side Hustle," a talk about Intuit bookkeeping and tax preparation, will be hosted by the department of sociology and criminology and justice studies. It will be facilitated by Professor Kristin Bates.
Wednesday, Oct 15th, 12:30-1:20 or 1:30-2:20 p.m.
Arts 240
Career Center Presents: Nail Your Interview
The best thing you can do for yourself to nail that important interview is to prepare for it. This workshop hosted by the Career Center will teach you skills on what employers are looking for, how to best prepare for the process and how to make a great impression. Register on Handshake.
Wednesday, October 15th, 1-2 p.m.
Virtual event
Sociology & Criminology and Justice Studies
Sociology and criminology and justice studies students are meeting in the lobby of SBSB to walk over to Networking Night togehter. Professors Kristen Bates, Brandon Moore and Marisol Clark-Ibáñez will meet students.
Wednesday, Oct 15th, 4:30-4:40 p.m.
SBSB first floor lobby
Networking Night
Come hear from professionals in the arts, entertainment, and culture industries during a career panel followed by an opportunity to work on your networking skills.
- Free food and mocktails served
- Open to all majors
- Open to all career interests
- Professional attire please
Wednesday, October 15th, 5-7 p.m.
ARTS 111
Getting a State Job
A representative from the Employment Development Department (EDD) is hosting a virtual workshop on employment with the large organization. The opportunities to make a difference at the state level are plentiful, and this workshop will show you how to navigate the process and create a strong application. Register on Handshake.
Wednesday, October 17th, 2-2:50 p.m.
Virtual
Friday
Opportunity Basket Winners Announced
All week students have an opportunity to enter the opportunity for three swag baskets similar to the one shown here. Follow our Instagram and LinkedIn pages for details. Students may also enter at our Career Week table event Monday and Networking Night on Wednesday. Entries close Friday, Oct. 17 at noon. Winners will be contacted before end of day Oct. 17.
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