Career Development Office | Soka University

Career Development Office | Soka University
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FROM SOKA TO HOLLYWOOD: Entertainment Careers Talk
Thu, Apr 23 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Thursday, April 23rd from 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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28
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Design Your Contributive Career (Hosted by SMCP with CDO support)
Tue, Apr 28 from 5pm - 6pm
Tuesday, April 28th from 5pm - 6pm
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30
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"Now and Later" Chat (Years 1-4)
Thu, Apr 30 from 5pm - 6:30pm
Thursday, April 30th from 5pm - 6:30pm
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01
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B2B | Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge at USD
Fri, May 1 at 4pm - Sun, May 3 at 5pm
Friday, May 1st at 4pm - Sunday, May 3rd at 5pm
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A World of Possibilities: Career Options for Liberal Arts Students
At Soka University, we are dedicated to preparing our students for the workforce by equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and competencies that employers value most. A 2023 survey by the Association of American Colleges and Universities found that
the vast majority of employers highly value employees with liberal arts backgrounds, emphasizing competencies like critical thinking, clear communication, and problem-solving over specific majors.
These essential skills, developed through a liberal arts education, are key to success in entry-level positions and career advancement. Our curriculum is designed to cultivate these competencies, ensuring that Soka graduates are not only prepared for a job but ready to excel in today’s dynamic workforce.
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Alumni Spotlight: Shiroaki Takahashi
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Commercial Banking Vice President, City National Bank
November 30, 2025
by Mark Pliushchanskii (’27)
Leadership seems not to be a slogan you flaunt on a resume but a learned habit of response when the ground shifts beneath your feet. Shiroaki “Shiro” Takahashi (Class of 2007) learned that …
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Finding My footing in Data Science & Biotech: Summer at Novartis
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When I first received the email confirming my internship offer at Novartis, I was thrilled, but I was also nervous. This would be my first time stepping into a large global biotech company, working alongside scientists and data professionals with …
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Edem Wordi
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The Power of Taking Your Time
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When I first arrived at college, I felt as though I had been admitted into a completely different world. The classrooms were different, the expectations were different, and even though I had studied English before, speaking and writing it every …
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Contact & Location
Email
careerdevelopment@soka.edu
Address
Ikeda - 3rd Floor, Student Affairs
1 University Drive
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
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9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Thursday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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