How to Land Your Dream Job
Presented by Marvin Lopez ,
ESS Director of Student Programs

Would you like to land a job? Or would you rather land your DREAM job? Learn from an industry insider, with 20+ years of experience working in industry as an engineer and in university recruiting. Marvin Lopez, Director of Student Programs, will teach you what it really takes to land your dream job, from developing your elevator pitch to writing an awesome resume, acing interviews and mastering your LinkedIn and networking skills. Landing your Dream job is a journey and it starts during PREP!

Developing a Successful Mentoring Relationship
Presented by Claire Marie Kooi,
ESS Student Engagement Programs Manager

Great mentors are essential for success, but how do you make the most out of the relationship? As part of the PREP Mentor Program, you have been paired with a mentor who will provide individualized mentorship, professional development opportunities, and academic support through your first year and beyond. In this session, you will learn more about the PREP Mentor Program and develop tools to cultivate a strong relationship with your mentor.

One Minute Madness
Presented by Tiffany Reardon
ESS Associate Director or Engineering Excellence Programs & PREP Director
You've just been awarded a scholarship or accepted into a research program and suddenl you are then asked to submit a bio. Don't panic! In this fun and interactive session you'll create a bio that you can use for professional purposes that highlights both your previous accomplishments and what you plan to achieve in the future. You'll be surprised at how easy it is and what a difference it makes!

Teaming By Design
Presented by Sarah L. Beckman & Rachel

Sara Beckman has spent her years as a boundary spanner at UC Berkeley, where she has held faculty appointments in both the Haas School of Business and the Department of Mechanical Engineering. She served as Chief Learning Officer for the newly formed Jacobs Institute of Design Innovation and facilitated the creation of a multi-disciplinary Certificate in Design Innovation. She teaches courses such as Collaborative Innovation which integrates Art Practice, Theater and Dance Performance Studies and Business perspectives on both collaboration and innovation. We are excited to partner with Dr. Beckman as she teaches our students the fundamentals of team formation so that they can employ these strategies during PREP and beyond.

College Study Strategies
Presented by PREP RA's

Study Skills & Strategies to Optimize Your Learning

Do you need some tips to study smarter, not harder? Join us for an interactive workshop to explore how effective study strategies and skills can help maximize your learning!

Engineering Student Organization Showcase
Presented by Luis Castillo, ESS Student Development Manager

With over 85 student organizations in the College of Engineering there are numerous ways to obtain leadership and hands on experiences will allow you to apply what you've learned in the classroom or develop your own innovate ideas. Join Luis Castillo along with a plethora of student organizations that are looking to recruit YOU!

Saturday, August 7th

Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology
Presented by Ken Singer & David Law

Berkeley's Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology offers students an opportunity to learn from experts in their fields, as well as their classmates, and address real-world problems through hands-on group projects. Students have the chance to build networks, learn how to start and grow their own start up, and strengthen transferrable skills in areas such as leadership, teamwork, and communication. The mindsets and skills introduced in SCET classes prepare students to become innovative leaders in their industry, jobs or ventures regardless of the field.

Introduction to Improv
Presented by Zachary Douglas

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you felt caught off guard or unsure of what to say? Did you know that improvisation is not only used in acting classes but is also by those hoping to make better connections in school and work? Join PREP Emerald Zachary Douglas as he introduces you to the world of improv where you will not only have fun but also learn the fundamentals of improv that will assist you in a variety of settings. This workshop will teach you about mindfulness, how to become a better listener, and how to make better connections with those you meet.