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GOLD Program
GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) events offer a wide range of fun and engaging activities meant to help professionals navigate and thrive in the workplace environment. These events will help you answer questions about life as a professional, plus will provide tools on how to build your social and professional networks.
Writing Your Personal Statement
Wednesday, April 21
6 – 8 pm
Almaden Room, Student Union
REGISTER ONLINE
A personal statement is among the most important qualitative factors in applying for grad school. This workshop will expose the biggest mistakes candidates make when writing their statements, show how to avoid them, and share the "Top Ten Tips" for producing a compelling personal statement that gets noticed. Topics to be covered include:
- Admissions Timeline
- Admissions Factors
- The Admissions Officers' Take
- The Most Common Mistakes
- Do's and Don'ts of the Personal Statement
- Writing the Personal Statement
This event is free to attend; reserve your spot today.
Etiquette Dinner
Wednesday, April 28
University Room, San José State
6 – 8:30 p.m.
Cost $15 per person - sign up online!
Acquaint yourself with the dining techniques useful in any business atmosphere – from interviews to client lunches – and impress potential employers. Learn proper dining etiquette from certified etiquette professional Sharyn Kennedy Amoroso, founder of Advanced Etiquette. Price includes a full meal in addition to etiquette instruction.