2019-20 Events
These events are for M.S. in applied economics and finance students enrolled in cohort 2019-20 only.
Navigating the "I need experience to get experience" Question
CANCELLED - TO BE RESCHEDULED
Friday, November 8, 2019, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., Engineering 2, Room 499
Lunchtime chat + limited office hours with speaker.
We've all been there. Searching for ways to get your foot in the door. Finding the perfect job description, only to realize the employer wants three more years of experience than you have. Rinse and repeat. Here's the question: How do you get experience to GET the experience? How do you navigate this question as you approach graduation and beyond? Join Savannah McLean, Stitch Fix Recruiting Coordinator and UCSC Economics alumna, as we tackle this age-old riddle.
This event is open to economics declared and proposed majors and M.S. APEF students, and will feature a presentation by Savannah McLean followed by limited one-on-one office hours with her from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. (separate RSVP to come). Lunch will be provided with favorable RSVP and attendance of event.
RSVP is required by Wednesday, October 30th. Click here to RSVP.Questions? Contact Professional Development Coordinator Jasmine Graze via email at jgraze@ucsc.edu.
Navigating the "I need experience to get experience" Question
Friday, December 6, 2019, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., Engineering 2, Room 499
Refreshments & chat with speaker.
We've all been there. Searching for ways to get your foot in the door. Finding the perfect job description, only to realize the employer wants three more years of experience than you have. Rinse and repeat. Here's the question: How do you get experience to GET the experience? How do you navigate this question as you approach graduation and beyond? Join Hanna Inman, SupplyShift Data Management/Product Specialist and UCSC alumna, as we tackle this age-old riddle.
This event is open to economics declared and proposed majors and M.S. APEF students, and will feature a conversation led by Hanna Inman. Light refreshments will be provided with favorable RSVP and attendance of event.
RSVPs are currently being accepted on an ongoing basis. Click here to RSVP.Questions? Contact Professional Development Coordinator Jasmine Graze via email at jgraze@ucsc.edu.
Networking with Connext CEO
Networking, networking, networking. You may have heard that it is important for you to do. Or maybe you heard that 85% of critical jobs are filled through some sort of networking. But what is it, really? Everyone talks about it, but how do you start?
Join Connext CEO René Shimada Siegel as we discuss the Hows, Whys, and Wheres of networking. You may be surprised by how easy it is to get started!On Friday, February 21st from 12-1pm in E2/499, Siegel is coming back to campus to talk networking, LinkedIn, and how to craft your narrative.René Shimada Siegel is extremely passionate about empowering colleagues and advocating for the next generation. She is the CEO of Connext, Silicon Valley’s marketing and communications contractor agency. For two decades, her company has made life easier for hundreds of technology clients with specialized contractors ranging from recent grads to senior strategists. Current clients include Adobe, LinkedIn, Google, Salesforce, and Tesla.RSVPs were required by Tuesday, February 4th at 5:00p.m. PST. This free event is open to declared economics undergraduate and graduate students. Lunch will be provided for those who favorably RSVP and attend the event.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED.
Mentorship for Success
All aboard the mentorship! 🚢
Personal and professional success does not happen in isolation. Individuals can benefit from mentorship relationships at any point in life! This session will help participants understand how mentorship can play a role in your own ‘success story’ and what is needed to start building stronger relationships. Our speaker, Atlas Consulting & Finance COO/Founder Cameo Roberson, will share personal stories, when you should start looking for a mentor or mentee, what qualities to look for, how getting started is easier than you think and how your relationships can be positively impacted in both the short and long term.
About the speaker:Golden State Warriors fan, Bay Area native and avid camper, Cameo Roberson built her career working for firms that provide financial planning services to their clients. She realized the vast benefits of mentorship and networking after returning back to school and committed to learning how she could use her gifts and talents to help others succeed. Using the knowledge amassed over 15 years, she then decided to launch her own firm in October 2018 where she helps aspiring entrepreneurs and existing one tap into their vision and build successful businesses. You can learn more about Cameo on her website here.Join Cameo Roberson for a discussion on mentorship on Friday, March 6th from 12:30-1:30 p.m.! This free event is open to declared economics undergraduate and graduate students. Lunch will be provided for those who favorably RSVP and attend the event.
Click here to RSVP by Friday, February 28th. Questions? Email Economics Professional Development Coordinator Jasmine Graze at jgraze@ucsc.edu.
Wiley CPA Info Session
Interested in becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)? Join Carla Ng, Wiley Efficient Learning Regional Director, for an important info session! Learn about the CPA license, exam essentials, and application and examination process.
But wait, there's more: those who favorably RSVP and attend the event are eligible to win two FREE sections of Wiley CPA's review course. A minimum of twenty attendees are required for the event to qualify for Wiley's raffle. RSVP ASAP below!
This free event is open to declared UCSC economics undergraduate and graduate students. RSVP is required by Tuesday, April 21st. RSVP online here. The Zoom meeting URL will be emailed out within 1-2 business days of your favorable RSVP.Questions? Email Jasmine Graze at jgraze@ucsc.edu.
Remote Working & Hiring with Tortuga's CEO
Fred Perrotta is an entrepreneur, traveler, and remote work evangelist. He is the co-founder and CEO of Tortuga and has worked remotely for a decade. Safe to say, he has some great advice to share when it comes to transitioning to telecommuting! Fred is also passionate about hiring, and wants to tell you all about applying and interviewing. So, come join us for a hiring manager's perspective on online job searching and applications, virtual interviews and more.
We will meet via Zoom on Wednesday, May 6th from 9:30-10:30am PST.
This free virtual event is open to declared economics undergraduate and graduate UCSC students. RSVP is required by Tuesday, May 5th at 5pm PST. RSVP online here for the May 6th event. Zoom link to be provided within 1 business day upon favorable RSVP.Questions? Email Jasmine Graze at jgraze@ucsc.edu.
Fall Quarter, 2019
November 8, 2019
December 6, 2019
Winter Quarter, 2020
February 21, 2020
March 6, 2020
Spring Quarter, 2020
April 28, 2020
May 6, 2020
