University of Arizona

Always harboring a deep interest in Political Science, Maryann Shakir determined the only thing holding her back from majoring in this field was intimidation. “I was always taught to see my discontent with school as a personal issue rather than a broader, societal one,” she said. She decided to tackle this head on rather than settle. Maryann's story is already full of success and inspiration...including her attendance this year at Obama's Second Inauguration.

In the rush of final exams, capstone projects and goodbyes to university friends, students often do not have the time (or let’s face it, the inclination) to concentrate on a productive job search. Arizona’s Career Mixer, sponsored by UA Career Services and strategically held in downtown Phoenix at the end of May, was created specifically to deal with this dilemma.

Can you believe there are students who wait until the last possible minute to come visit us at UA Career Services? It’s true. Hopefully it’s not true of you. Just in case, we are asking you ever so politely, to overcome any Future Phobic tendencies you may be nurturing and check out our resources…the sooner you seek us out, the better we can help you achieve your goals.

How long can a college student expect to wait for a job offer after an interview? And, after an offer is extended, how long will he or she have to accept or reject it?