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Interviewing in a Virtual World: Keys to Success

Sharpen your skills to stand out from the rest

Date:

April 1, 2021 | 5-6 pm PT

Location:

Zoom

Sponsor:
Alumni and Career Development, Academic Operations and Student Affairs
Reservations: Cost:
Free
Join us on April 1 to sharpen your skills to stand out from the rest!
Details:

Join the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck and a panel of career and professional development experts for a virtual event that will help you navigate today's employment landscape. In this presentation, you will receive advice and tips on the following topics:

  • Resume writing do's and don'ts
  • Strategies for being a standout candidate
  • Navigating a virtual interview successfully
  • Post interview follow up
  • Negotiating salary

View our line of panelists below and register today so that you can secure your spot for this valuable presentation!

Featured Panelists
 
April CastaƱeda, MSW
Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)

April CastaƱeda has held multiple staff, consultative, and executive roles spanning the public and private sector. With more than 25 years of experience, she provides a wealth of expertise in all areas of HR including a rich background in HR strategy and communications, organizational development, employee relations, performance management, learning & development, presentation and facilitation. She delivers strong organizational development skills with a well-developed knowledge base of human systems and workgroup resources and is a recognized leader in addressing areas of discrimination, unlawful harassment, sexual misconduct and investigations.
    
Diane Yaris, MSW
Senior Organizational Development Partner 
USC University Human Resources

Diane Yaris is committed to creating a space for USC employees to connect and manage their well-being during these unprecedented times. She also collaborates with various USC partners to develop programming that creates a more inclusive culture. 
    
Jennifer O'Connor
Associate Director, Alumni & Student Career Services
USC Career Center

Jennifer O'Connor supports alumni and students seeking support through USC Career Center, which supports the diverse aspirations, identities, and experiences of Trojans as they seek professional opportunities.
    
Maria Hu, DSW
Clinical Associate Professor, Field Education

Dr. Maria Hu's expertise focuses on the delivery of mental health services of culturally diverse populations. Within this capacity, she has years of experience providing individual, group, and family counseling services, utilizing evidence-based practices that are culturally sensitive and resiliency trauma-informed intervention. She spent years coordinating services, crisis/threat response and intervention, suicide prevention, trauma recovery, and resilience throughout her career.
    

Moderated by
Samuel Mistrano, JD
Clinical Associate Professor

Samuel Mistrano is a policy practice expert who specializes in the creation of affordable workforce housing.