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Asia-Pacific Career Conference (April 2-4, 2024) connects students with potential employers and graduate programs

The APCC Professional Student Certification was designed for students to prepare to meet our APCC international attendees. This certificate earned by students verifies their extra efforts to prepare professionally to meet and engage with the university, employer, welfare self-reliance managers, and government representatives who attend our conference. The certification will be recognized by the CERTIFIED lanyard students will wear throughout the conference. As a recipient of the APCC Professional Student Certification, students can show our guests that they have been trained, and educated, and are prepared to engage with them throughout the conference. This designation is awarded only after a student has passed the proper steps administered by the Career Services department.

Students - All steps must be completed before 5:00 pm, Friday, March 8, 2024

Steps to get certified

Step 1: Resume and Cover Letter

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Build a resume and cover letter. If you already have a resume, research the companies you would like to apply with and modify your resume accordingly.

Step 2: Online Profiles

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Update your online profiles. Go through your LinkedIn, Handshake, and Ohana Network profiles and make sure they are up to date.

Step 3: Elevator Pitch

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Come up with your 20-30 second elevator pitch. Find a way to describe who you are and your value in 30 seconds or less.

Step 4: Networking

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Establish and solidify your network. Remember, it's not just about what you know, but WHO you know.

Step 5: Mock Interview

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Do a mock interview. Using the StandOut software, practice your interviewing skills.

Step 6: Final Review

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Meet with a career mentor in the Career Studio to review your certification. Upon completion of this step, you will become Certified!

APCC Professional Student Certification Benefits

Career Fair Early Access

Enjoy 30-minute early access to the Thursday career fairs.

Personal Name Tag and Lanyard

Receive a personalized name tag that will indicate your certification.

Networking Event

Attend a professional networking event with APCC guests atop the Banyan Dining Hall on March 28.

Be prepared for professional engagements

APCC Certification helps you to prepare for your future.