Career Workshop Series

Facilitator: Melissa Atienza, Courtney Arguello, Melvin Nguyen

Your story is your superpower! In this virtual workshop, attendees will learn how their lived experiences, identities, and passions can help shape their career journeys. Join us for an interactive session that will support you in reflecting on your own career story, uncovering your strengths, and planning for the future.

After attending this session, participants will:

• Identify patterns and themes from their past lived experiences to help inform potential career pathways
• Clarify their top values, interest, and skills that will help guide career decisions
• Draft an actionable career roadmap for their time in higher education

Zoom link will be sent after registering!

Facilitator: TBD

Want to stand out in your job or internship search? This workshop will provide you with actionable strategies to build your career capital while highlighting your skills and experiences in ways that employers value most. Attendees will hear from panelists from different career tracks as they share skill-building opportunities and the hidden curriculum they capitalized on to help jumpstart their careers, land internships, and grow their networks. Career Tracks include: STEM, Healthcare & Public Health, Business & Finance, Government, Policy & Law, Creative & Media, and Nonprofit & Social Impact

After attending this session, participants will:

• Understand the importance career capital and define which skills and experiences hold the most long-term value for their respective industries
• Identify on and off campus opportunities to build transferable skills that strengthen future career pursuits
• Learn actionable strategies to navigate the internship and job search process

Zoom link will be sent after registering!

Facilitator: TBD

Money shapes our choices, relationships, and futures. In this workshop, participants will explore their money norms (the beliefs and habits we inherit around finances), while learning about how to make money work for you. learn about strategies for future planning, and develop their own decision-making model to make financial decisions less stressful. Through guided reflection and real-world tools and tips, participants will leave with greater confidence on how to align their money decisions with their values and long-term goals.

After attending this session, participants will:

• Identify personal and cultural money norms that influence how they save, spend, and plan
• Apply frameworks and strategies for financial planning (short and long term)
• Create personalized decision-making tools to make financial choices

Zoom link will be sent after registering!

Facilitator: Dr. Helen L. Chen and Dr. Sheetal J. Patel: Co-founders of the Integrative Learning Portfolio Lab at Stanford University

Your story is your strength! In this workshop, participants discovered how to craft their own personal brand that can then shine through in various career materials, like a LinkedIn profile, resume, cover letter, ePortfolio and more. Learn how to uncover and articulate unique skills, experiences and values in ways that resonate with employers. Whether you are just starting out or looking to refine your approach, this session will empower you to share your story with confidence.

RESOURCES:

• Slide Deck (PDF)
• Stanford Integrative Learning Portfolio Lab (ILPL)
  • Video Series
  • Digital Story Strategies Handout
  • Using reflection and digital storytelling via ePortfolios to support the professional development of engineering graduate students. Chen, H.L., & Patel, S.J. (2018)
• Building Blocks Inventory Template (make a copy of this Google Sheet in your Google Drive) or view as PDF
  • Google Sheet Worksheet
  • PDF
• Meaningful Work Kit, Stanford Career Education
• The STAR Method

Facilitator: Vernonica Liu, APIA Scholar and student leader at UC San Diego; Amanda Agui – Technical Product Owner at Synchrony, expert in fintech and career growth; Tri Hoang – Middle Market Technology Underwriter at CNA, bringing diverse experiences in insurance and leadership; Kelly Chen – Lehigh University senior in Computer Science & Business, passionate about mentorship and women in tech; Ariana Ahmed – McKinsey & Company consultant and Schwarzman Scholar, shaping global affairs and leadership; Grace Kim – Program Manager at Atlassian specializing in social impact and inclusive talent development.

Ready to land your next role? Whether you are starting your job search or preparing for interviews, attendees will be equipped with strategies and tools to navigate the job search process from start to finish with confidence. From finding the right opportunities to crafting strong responses to common interview questions, join us in learning effective ways to stand out.

Resources:

• Job Interview Resources.pdf
• Landing the Role – From Search to Success Post Event Resources.docx
• APIA Scholars Job Interview Preparation Guidebook.docx

Facilitator: Christina Pham and Katherine Gilman – APIA Scholars Scholar Advisory Committee Members

Your network is your net worth! This workshop will guide you through the essentials of building authentic professional relationships that could open doors to new opportunities.  Attendees will learn how to approach networking with confidence, including making meaningful introductions, and maintaining connections.  Whether you are attending events, connecting on LinkedIn, or reaching out to potential mentors, this session will give you the tools to network strategically and effectively.  The best news? APIA Scholars is a great starting point for a built-in network! 

Resources:

• AANHPI Professional Associations
• Networking Tips