When: Friday, March 13th 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT
Location: Virtual
The Professional Development Workshop Series offers a weekly introduction to a number of professional development and career readiness topics or resources. These topics range from the development of the resume, networking strategies, interview planning, entrepreneurship, the general job search process, and many other great foundational professional themes.This week’s programming is focused on showcasing effective strategies for demonstrating leadership on resumes and in interviews, while also exploring how to thoughtfully incorporate AI into these processes. Leadership experience is increasingly viewed as a critical component for both career advancement and graduate school applications.The Margo F. Souza Student Leadership Center and the Student Career Center will guide attendees through practical marketing and personal branding strategies to help position themselves as strong leaders on their resumes. The session will also cover ways to leverage AI tools to strengthen application materials and interview preparation.Join us to learn how to highlight your leadership experience and stand out as a competitive candidate. To request an accommodation for this event, please contact The Student Career Center at careercenter@ucmerced.edu by February 28th, 2026 Open To All: The Student Career Center, website, resources, programs and events comply with federal and state nondiscrimination laws, are applicable to living our values, and are open to all members of the campus community.
