Use the summer to get a head start on preparing for work-study in your first semester.
The Hameetman Career Center (HCC) is Occidental College's primary resource for career preparation and internships. We believe it's never too early to begin thinking about life after Occidental and to set yourself up for success.
First-Year Student Employment Preparation (STEP) program
The First-Year STEP Program offers eligible first-year work-study students the chance to apply for program-participating on-campus jobs. We encourage all eligible first-year students to seize this opportunity. While there is no guarantee of selection, applying is an additional way that first-year work-study students can find a rewarding on-campus job.
To meet the requirements to apply to STEP in the fall, you must attend two workshops—resume writing and interview preparation–which will be offered this summer:
| Tuesday, August 6 Resume Writing Workshop – 3-4 p.m. Pacific Time Interview Preparation Workshop – 4:15-5:15 p.m. Pacific Time |
| Wednesday, August 7 Resume Writing Workshop – 10-11 a.m. Pacific Time Interview Preparation Workshop – 11:15-12:15 a.m. Pacific Time |
| Thursday, August 8 Resume Writing Workshop – Noon-1 p.m. Pacific Time Interview Preparation Workshop – 1:15-2:15 p.m. Pacific Time |
You can register for the STEP prep workshops through your Handshake account.
Activating Your Handshake Account
The career center uses the Handshake platform to manage its career preparation programs. You will need to activate your oxy.edu account first in order to set up your Handshake account. Once your account is set up, you can register for events, explore our resources, and build your Handshake profile by adding any previous work or volunteer experience. A complete profile will increase your chances of being contacted by a recruiter for a job or internship opportunity.
Questions?
If you have any questions about Handshake or the STEP program, you can email the Hameetman Career Center at careers@oxy.edu.
