- November 1-30, 2023
- Multiple locations
- Hosted By: Career Development
Cost and Admission
This event is free to attend.
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 exploration.
It’s never too early to explore which career(s) fit your unique calling, background, and skills.
Ways to Explore:
- 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 Mondays at 5:30 p.m.)
- Follow @biolacareer on Instagram for exclusive resources
- View our additional job search resources
Questions?
Contact Career Center at:
(562) 903-4875
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.
- Career Center: @biolacareer
- First Gen: @firstgenbiola
- GSPD: @gspdbiola
- Torrey Honors College: @torreyhonors
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: @psichibiola
- Public Relations: @biolapr
- School of Fine Arts and Communication: @biolasofac
- School of Science, Technology, and Health: @biolassth
- Sociology: @biolasociology
Events Calendar
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 11/2 | 3-4 p.m. | Kinesiology and Public Health Workshop Series: Interview preparation, job hunting, and personal statements (Year 4 Students) | LIM 042 |
| Thursday 11/2 | 7-8 p.m. | Resume Workshop with Panasonic Avionics & Biola Engineering Club | Sutherland 128 |
| Friday, 11/3 | 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Aerospace Corporation Site Tour, Hosted by SSTH | The Aerospace Corporation |
| Tuesday, 11/7 | 1-4 p.m. | STEM Meet & Greet Network with experienced professionals from 7 STEM companies (Panasonic Avionics, Beeswax, Griffith Company, SoCalGas, Los Angeles Sanitation District, Cotribute, The Aerospace Corporation)! Bring your resume and be prepared with your elevator pitch to wow the recruiters. |
LIM Center 2nd Floor Lobby |
| Wednesday, 11/8 | All Day | National First Gen Day Keep your eyes peeled for highlights and special content from the Career Center’s IG @biolacareer celebrating our First Generation students and alumni! |
Various |
| Wednesday, 11/8 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Business College to Career Workshop: Internship & Job Search Strategies (Speaker: Brooke Lee, Business Career Specialist) | BUS 109 – Moats |
| Friday, 11/11 | All Day | National Veterans Day Keep your eyes peeled for highlights and special content from the Career Center’s IG @biolacareer celebrating our Veteran students and alumni! | Various |
| Tuesday, 11/14 | 12-2:30 p.m. | Free Professional Headshots for Commuters and Transfers |
Sutherland Hall Courtyard |
| Tuesday, 11/14 | 12:30–1:30 p.m. | “How to Share my Military Service in an Interview” (Veterans and Military Affiliated Students) Learn how to articulate your military service in an interview. |
Veteran Center |
| Wednesday, 11/15 | 12–2:30 p.m. | Free Professional Headshots for Commuters and Transfers |
Sutherland Hall Courtyard |
| Wednesday, 11/15 | 3-4 p.m. | Kinesiology and Public Health Workshop Series: Resume, LinkedIn, and Informational Interviewing (Year 2 Students) | BUSN 206 |
| Wednesday, 11/15 | 5-7 p.m. | CMA Fall Internship Seminar |
LIM 043 |
| Wednesday, 11/15 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | SEID Legacy Links: How to find and land quality internships and jobs Join us at this mixer and workshop co-hosted by the Career Center and SEID! Hear from SEID alumni on their own paths and learn how to practically take the next steps in your Career Journey. | BUSN 108 |
| Thursday, 11/16 | 12-2:30 p.m. | Free Professional Headshots for Commuters and Transfers Leave with a professional outfit from Biola’s new Career Closet, a fresh photo for your Linkedin, and free snacks! | Sutherland Hall Courtyard |
| Thursday, 11/16 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | SSTH Stewart Science Honors Speaker Series Dr. Tai-Danae Bradley, distinguished industry leader, will be sharing her diverse professional and personal insights. This event is free and open to all. |
Cafeteria Banquet Room |
| Friday, 11/17 | 6-8 p.m. | Engineering Alumni Panel Hear from and connect with Engineering alumni who have graduated from the SSTH 3+2 Program. |
Cafeteria Banquet Room |
| Monday, 11/27 | 4-5 p.m. | Global Students & Career Specialist Meet and Greet All Global Students are invited to meet the Career Specialist team from the Biola Career Center! Access resources and meet the Career Specialist for your major. |
GSPD Front Patio |
| Tuesday, 11/28 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Psyched for Success: Navigating Career Choices & the Job Market Join the Career Center and Psi-Chi to learn what career options exist for Psychology majors and how to find them from recent alumni. |
Lehman Board Conference Room, Metzger 360A |
| Wednesday, 11/29 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Ink & Insights: Crafting Careers in Publishing, Writing, and Editing Join us for a moderated panel of industry experts in the fields of publishing, writing, and editing, who are actively recruiting talent like you for internships & jobs! |
BUSN 202 |
| Thursday, 11/30 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | School of Science, Technology and Health Speaker Series Dr. “Bobby” Sahil Gambhir MD, a board-certified general surgeon will be sharing about Robotic Surgery and Innovations. This event is free and open to all. |
Cafeteria Banquet Room |