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45-Minute Appt? or Mini?

We encourage you to use the 15-minute mini appointment as much as possible. 45-minute appointments are in high demand, and there is up to a three-week wait. Many needs can be served through the mini appointment such as initial questions about our services, a quick resume review and a referral to our career assessments.

Special note: We do not critique personal statements for graduate school in either the 15 or 45 minute appointments. Instead use our online statement review service.

 
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Mini-Appointments

Use these 15-minute sessions as a starting point for career counseling, to get answers to specific questions or to have your resume critiqued. Mini-Appointments are generally available Monday-Friday from 1:00-4:00pm; hours may vary occasionally because of various Career Center events. Online sign-ups only.

45-Minute Appointments

These 45-minute appointments can be used for more in-depth counseling according to your areas of career interest or your academic discipline. You'll be able to discuss your career goals, learn about career planning strategies, and receive assistance with a job/internship search or application to graduate school. Note: Sign up for a 45-minute appointment only if necessary. There is heavy demand for these appointments.

Schedule a 45-minute appointment online. If you prefer, you can still call (510) 642-1716 (ext. 6) or come to the Career Center during our regular business hours, Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm as well.

Peer Advisor Drop-Ins

Drop in for brief one-on-one sessions with Peer Advisors.  Career Center Peer Advisors are knowledgeable about Career Center services and resources, and can give you basic advice about how to best use these resources.  Because Peer Advisors are Cal students too, they can be sympathetic to your situation.  Peer Advisors are available for first-come, first-served drop-in sessions in the Information Lab on the 2nd floor of the Career Center. Drop-ins at the Career Center - Peer Advisors do not hold Career Center info lab drop-ins during the summer months. We will resume drop-ins for the Fall 2008 semester beginning the 2nd or 3rd week of classes, TBD. Check back for updates after the Fall 2008 semester begins.

Peer Advisors can help you with:

  • A critique of your resume or cover letter
  • Getting started with a resume or cover letter
  • Learning about which Career Center resources are best for you given your current situation
  • Learning to use the CalJobs/OCR system
  • An overview of specific resources for finding jobs or internships, preparing for graduate school, or planning your career

Peer Advisors are not able to refer you to self-assessment instruments.  For an assessment referral, make a Mini-Appointment with a Career Counselor.

Pre-Med/Health Peer Advising New Drop-In Hours: Mondays: 12:30-3:00, Tuesdays: 12:30-1:30, Wednesdays: 12:30-1:30, Thursdays: 12:30-1:30, Fridays: 12:30-2:30. The Pre-Med/Pre-Health Peer Advisor can help you with:

  • Pre-Med class requirements
  • Resources for finding internships
  • Overview of health professional school application process & timeline
  • Other general questions and concerns
 
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