Graduating students urged to think positive,
be prepared when job hunting
Graduating Sacramento State students will undoubtedly feel a sense of joy and accomplishment upon receiving their diplomas at Arco Arena, Dec. 19 and 20. Yet the “recession market” may cause some to feel a sense of trepidation during their job search.
Not to worry, says Eva Gabbe, Sacramento State’s manager of employer relations and recruitment programs. “The key is not to panic. With a plan in place, things happen.”
So what can a newly graduated student do in these tough economic times? There are still some strong industries that are doing well, Gabbe says, including accounting, green companies, sales, engineering, information technology and state and federal government. “With the baby boomers retiring in the next 5-7 years there will be thousands of opportunities across industries to fill positions with these many vacancies,” she says.
“Students can be prepared by developing skills that are critical to the future, such as leadership, problem-solving, communication and organizational skills.”
These skills can be attained by joining clubs and getting internships, co-op experiences and part-time jobs that relate to students’ majors.
“Sacramento State’s Career Center can assist students,” Gabbe says. “Students can make appointments with our counselors, put a plan and strategy on paper, write a professional resume and practice interviewing skills.
“Students need to make the first move,” Gabbe says. “We can help them do the rest.”
The schedule for Sacramento State’s Winter Commencement at Arco Arena is:
Friday, Dec. 19
Noon – College of Business Administration
(Graduates assemble and doors to the arena open at 11:30 a.m.)
2:30 p.m. - College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
(Graduates assemble and doors to the arena open at 2 p.m.)
5 p.m. – College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies
(Graduates assemble and doors to the arena open at 4:30 p.m.)
7:30 p.m. – College of Engineering and Computer Science
(Graduates assemble and doors to the arena open at 7 p.m.)
Saturday, Dec. 20
8:30 am – College of Health and Human Services
(Graduates assemble and doors to the arena open at 8 a.m.)
11:30 am – College of Education
(Graduates assemble and doors to the arena open at 11 a.m.)
2:30 p.m. – College of Arts and Letters
(Graduates assemble and doors to the arena open at 2 p.m.)
