Craig Oka

Director

Craig Oka is the Director and shaped CEPD into the office it is today. Craig has worked at CSUN Nazarian College since 2001. In 2012 he helped transform the Internship Program into the Career Education and Professional Development Center. As the Director, he creates new programs and events for students to explore career opportunities and grow professionally. He also delivers various professional development workshops, office presentations, and meets with students individually to provide guidance on topics like resume, cover letter, interview preparation, and career advice.

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10 questions to ask an employer when interviewing for an internship

One of the biggest mistakes that college and university students and recent graduates and others early in their careers make when trying to land an internship is to be too passive during the interview process. A good recruiter or hiring …

By College Recruiter
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4 Practical Ways to Sharpen Your Online Interview Skills Before Graduation

Getting ready for graduation is an exciting time, but it can also add extra pressure to perform at the next level, especially when it comes to interviewing for your future career. Since the 2020 global pandemic, many job interviews and …

By CareerShift
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4 Deeply Impressive Questions Stellar Interviewees Always Ask

When interviewing for a job it is important to remember it is just as much about you interviewing the company as it is you being interviewed. Finding a job that will satisfy and motivate you requires thoughtfulness, intention, and authenticity.

By Ivy Exec
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The Anatomy of a Perfect “Tell Me About Yourself” Answer for Any Executive

It can be difficult to interpret the common interview question, “Tell me about yourself.” Is it a simple icebreaker meant to make you feel more comfortable? Or is it the most difficult question of all meant to establish the interview’s …

By Ivy Exec
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Don’t Let These Negotiation Myths Hold You Back—Here’s How to Shake Them

When I was just starting my company Rora—a career and negotiation agency for high performers—a friend received a job offer she was excited about. When I asked her if she planned to negotiate, she said, “Do you think I …

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Here’s What You Should—and Shouldn’t—Capitalize on Your Resume

As a career coach, I’ve worked alongside recruiters and heard their complaints as they review resumes. I remember one squinting at the screen as she tried to read a resume with tiny font, and another telling me she doesn’t even …

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