Career Month
Your career is a journey and figuring out life after Biola is an active process that includes exploration, experience and connecting with mentors and professionals.
This year’s Biola Career Month will focus on meaningful connections.
Now is the best time to start building your network! In today’s hiring climate, your connections are the bridge to your next internship or job opportunity. This year’s events will introduce you to recruiters and alumni in your industries of interest.
Ways to Connect:
Attend employer events each week
Schedule an appointment with your Career Specialist or Peer Internship Ambassador
Read the Student Life Newsletter for timely resources and opportunities (via email on Mondays at 5:30 p.m.)
Follow @biolacareer on Instagram
View our additional job search resources
Questions?
Contact Career Center at:
562-944-0351 x5856
career.development@biola.edu
Resources
BiolaHub — Biola’s alumni and mentorship platform
Gain access to hundreds of diverse alumni who are excited to connect with and help you succeed. Find and connect with a mentor today.
Handshake — Biola’s internship and job search platform
Unlike other job boards, Handshake is used by employers specifically interested in hiring Biola’s new grads and young alumni. This is the Career Center’s official tool for scheduling appointments.
LinkedIn — The go-to networking platform
Want recruiters to find you? Use LinkedIn to display your professional achievements, connect with industry groups, and network with employers or alumni.
Schedule an appointment with your Career Specialist or your Peer Internship Ambassador for additional help.
New to LinkedIn? Follow these steps to make your profile stand out to recruiters.
Learn what job search platforms are available and how to use them best.
Find a community and accountability to support your professional development.
Follow along with this free comprehensive guide to prepare, apply, interview, and land a job.
Explore strategies, examples, and FAQs to prepare for life after Biola. These resources will help you to confidently articulate your defining qualities and expertise.
Biola Accounts to Follow on Instagram
- Campus Engagement: @biola_oce
- Career Center: @biolacareer
- Commuter Life: @biolacommuterlife
- First Gen: @firstgenbiola
- SEID: @seidbiola
- Spiritual Development: @biolaspiritualdevelopment
Academic Schools and Departments:
- Art: @biolaart
- Cinema and Media Arts: @biolacma
- Communication Studies: @biolacommstudies
- Conservatory of Music: @biolamusic
- Division of Communication: @biolacomm
- English: @biolaenglish
- Kinesiology and Public Health: @biolakph
- Psychology: @biolapsychdept
- Public Relations: @biolapr
- School of Fine Arts and Communication: @biolasofac
- School of Science, Technology, and Health: @biolassth
- Sociology: @biolasociology
- Torrey Honors College: @torreyhonors
Events Calendar
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 11/5 | 2-4 p.m. | Million Dollar Baby Co.: Meet the Recruiting Team and Alumni Get to know the recruiting team (including alumni!) behind a popular American furniture brand, primarily known for high-quality nursery furniture and baby products. Learn about opportunities in Sales, Marketing, HR, Supply Chain, Account Management and more. |
Al Venture Studio (Former Talon) |
| Thursday 11/7 | 7-8 p.m. | Division of Technology Alumni Panel Hear from and connect with alumni from the Division of Technology. | Kim Dining Room |
| Thursday, 11/7 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | CMA Fall Internship Seminar Get answers to all your Internship questions as a CMA student! Learn best practices and hear insider tips from recruiters. Food provided! |
BUSN 203 |
| Thursday, 11/7 | All Day | National First Gen Day Keep your eyes peeled for special content on Instagram from @biolacareer and @firstgenbiola to celebrate our first-generation students and alumni! |
Various |
| Monday, 11/11 | All Day | National Veterans Day Keep your eyes peeled for special content on the Career Center’s Instagram, @biolacareer, to celebrate our veteran students and alumni! |
Various |
| Tuesday, 11/12 | 1-4 p.m. | STEM Fair Network with experienced professionals and recruiters from companies in STEM. Bring your resume and prepare your elevator pitch to wow the recruiters. |
Bell Tower Walkway |
| Tuesday, 11/12 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | The United States Secret Service: The Honor and Opportunities Connect with the U.S. Department of Secret Services and learn about career opportunities. | Kim Dining Room |
| Monday, 11/18 | 6–8 p.m. | Career Center x SEID STAR Method Workshop & Mixer Join the Career Center and SEID for a STAR Method Interviewing workshop, followed by a relaxed mixer with SEID alumni to practice your skills. We’d love to see you there as you build confidence and make meaningful connections! |
Kim Dining Roo |
| Tuesday, 11/19 | 6–8 p.m. | Athletics Career Night |
Calvary Chapel |
| Wednesday, 11/20 | 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Social Impact Careers Meet ‘N Greet Do you love helping people? Are you naturally inclined towards humanitarian work? Come meet local NGOs, Non-Profits, and Government agencies who are devoted to bettering social and economic realities! |
Student Union Building Walkway (in front of Caf) |
| Thursday, 11/21 | 6-9 p.m. | Harvest Your Career |