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2fall 2015 - Economics 188 - Career Development For Business Economics Majors

This document provides information about the Economics 188 career development course offered in Fall 2015 at UCLA. The course will consist of two mandatory all-day Saturday lectures in September and November, and optional one-on-one student meetings. Taught by instructor Steve Ross, a retired portfolio manager, the pass/no pass course will provide practical career skills like resume building, interviewing, networking, and information on various career paths. Assignments are designed to increase awareness of career resources and improve essential skills for both school and professional success.

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2fall 2015 - Economics 188 - Career Development For Business Economics Majors

This document provides information about the Economics 188 career development course offered in Fall 2015 at UCLA. The course will consist of two mandatory all-day Saturday lectures in September and November, and optional one-on-one student meetings. Taught by instructor Steve Ross, a retired portfolio manager, the pass/no pass course will provide practical career skills like resume building, interviewing, networking, and information on various career paths. Assignments are designed to increase awareness of career resources and improve essential skills for both school and professional success.

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2Fall 2015 - Economics 188 Career Development for Business Economics

Majors
Instructor: Steve Ross
Class Time: Course will be two classes, each consisting of 5-Hour Lectures on
Saturdays + breaks and lunch (attendance is mandatory)
9:30 am 3:30 pm
Room: Bunche 2209A
Saturday lecture 1 September 26, 2015
Saturday lecture 2 November 7, 2015
One on one meetings with students (optional) date TBD
Course is Pass/No Pass (1 unit)
No textbooks or tests
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: By appointment only
Cell: 858.342.6087
Course Description:
Economics 188 is uniquely designed to provide Business Economics Majors with
key knowledge and practical skills used in the real world that compliments
traditional academics. This class is for students who want to maximize interview
skills, communication and presentation skills and strengthen resume building.
Career paths in the business profession will be covered in various aspects to
broaden students knowledge of career opportunities. The course will also cover
the current business environment, financial markets, economy, unemployment,
banking crises, market updates and all related business topics. This course has
been specifically tailored to benefit the business student and build a practical
foundation to use in the students professional future, while also maximizing
awareness of career resources at UCLA.
Topics will include but not limited to:

Resume Workshop (tools and strategies to differentiate


yourself), the future of resumes (Websites and portfolios)

Interview Workshop (Pre and post interview) how to


prepare and tell your story while differentiating yourself and showing
passion. How to add value versus your peers
Follow your passion (how to find the career thats right
for you)
Networking (Social and Internet) How to sell yourself
(elevator speech)
Wall Street Workshop/ Financial careers
Marketing / Sales Careers
Ethics, communication skills and presentation skills
International Study Abroad
Internships / Student organizations, community service
and various certifications (CPA, CFA, CFP, etc.)
Real Estate Careers / How to buy Real Estate
Personal Finance / Credit scores, saving and retirement
plans
Career Fairs / how to differentiate yourself and tell your
story.
Summary of topics

Assignments: Assignments are specifically designed to increase awareness of


UCLA resources, while improving essential skills and knowledge that will be
required during and after your UCLA experience. In addition, they will specifically
tie into lectures to maximize career success. Assignments will include:
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Register with Career Center


Attendance is mandatory... No exceptions
Set up Linkedin Account
Attend one career event (Career Fair, Internship Fair or Jumpstart
Workshop)
5. Subscription to Wall St. Journal or Vault Guide (optional)
About the Instructor: Steve Ross is a retired Lead Portfolio Manager from Nicholas
Applegate Asset Management. Steve was not only responsible for all the stock
selection and research for billions in U.S. stocks, but also a Partner and Executive
Committee member. Steve has been on CNNfn, Investors Business Daily, USA
Today and many other financial publications. Steve has also worked for BlackRock,
Merrill Lynch, and currently works at U.S. Trust as a Market Investment Director
overseeing $1B. He has over 25 years of investment experience in many fields
including portfolio management, sales, marketing, executive leadership and
others. In addition, Steve was Executive in Residence for the College of Business
at SDSU for 6 years where he developed a similar class with great success.

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