MAY 2009 GRADS!!! Career Services extends heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to this graduating class and wishes you all the best in your future endeavors.
ALL STUDENTS (not just the graduating kind) should take a few minutes to complete the CAREER SERVICES SURVEY and be entered for a chance to win $50 or $25 Starbucks gift cards.
This month's HOT TOPICS covers CAMPUS INTERVIEWING for FALL 2009!!! This is "everything" you need to know, and what to do, in preparation for the Fall 2009 recruiting season.
Will you be a sophomore, junior or senior in Fall 2009? Want to earn $9 per hour while spreading the word about Career Services to your College? Check out the SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY section of this eNews for more information about how to apply for the brand new COLLEGE CAREER AMBASSADOR program!
HOT TOPICS
Gear-Up for Fall 2009!
What should I do in preparation for CAMPUS INTERVIEWING next Fall semester?
At a minimum, after grades are posted for this semester, ALL continuing students need to update their Wildcat JobLink profile and resume with any changes (GPA, address, phone, etc.). Beyond that, find your scenario below for further instructions:
My expected graduation date is December 2009, May 2010 or August 2010 and...
*I am currently registered for Campus Interviewing:
In this case you are eligible to interview for both internships AND full-time professional positions. Drop by the Career Services office and pay the one-time, non-refundable $25 program fee. If you have already paid the one-time fee before, then you do not need to do it again. Staff will activate your account so that you have access to both internships and full-time professional interviews at the time we receive the program fee.
*I am NOT currently registered for Campus Interviewing:
In this case you are eligible to interview for both internships AND full-time professional positions. Since you are not currently registered, the first thing you must do is complete the online Campus Interviewing Orientation (available in August, 2009). After completing the online orientation, stop by the Career Services office and pay the one-time, non-refundable $25 program fee. Staff will activate your account so that you have access to both internships and full-time professional interviews.
My expected graduation date is December 2010 or after and...
*I am currently registered for Campus Interviewing:
In this case you are eligible to interview for internship positions only. Be sure that your Wildcat JobLink information and resume are up to date and good luck with Fall Campus Interviewing!
*I am NOT currently registered for Campus Interviewing:
In this case you are eligible to interview for internship positions only. Since you are not currently registered, the first thing you must do is to complete the online Campus Interviewing Orientation (available in August, 2009). After completing the online orientation, stop by the Career Services office and staff will activate your account so that you have access to Campus Interviewing opportunities. Stop by only AFTER you complete the online orientation in August.
I graduate(d) in May 2009 or earlier
Recent alumni are eligible to participate in Campus Interviewing for up to two calendar years post-graduation. There is a non-refundable $50 program fee per year. CLICK HERE to access the alumni Campus Interviewing orientation.
BUT I HAVE A NO-SHOW!!!
There are currently still a few students with unresolved "no-shows" in Campus Interviewing. When you have a "no-show" you are immediately blocked from the Campus Interviewing section of the Wildcat JobLink system. You must take care of your no-shows before you will be unblocked. Procedures for dealing with no-shows are detailed in the Job Search Guide 2008-2009 that you were given at the time you registered. After you take care of the no-show situation, then you can follow the steps above for next Fall.
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY
College Career Ambassadors
UA Career Services is initiating a College Career Ambassador Program. This program provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to help their fellow students by promoting Career Services. Students will serve as liaisons to their college and as representatives of Career Services at events across campus.
What would I be doing?
- Initiate and implement promotion of programs and services of Career Services to your college.
- Participate in Career Services programs and events such as career fairs, alumni receptions, meet and greet times with employers.
- Participate in and assist with the daily operations of Career Services.
What will I gain from the program?
- Develop your skills in marketing, event planning and coordination.
- Strengthen your communication and presentation skills.
- Build your leadership skills while helping your fellow students.
- Develop insight about career planning and optimize choices through your training.
Am I qualified?
- Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are eligible to apply.
- Possess strong organization, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a team.
- Ability to learn software & databases appropriate to Career Services.
- We are specifically seeking students representing the College of Engineering, Eller College, and the Colleges of Letters, Art and Science.
What is the pay and time committment required?
- You must be able to commit to the program for the full 2009 - 2010 academic year.
- You must be available to work 12 - 20 hours per week during each semester.
- You will need to be available for training August 17 - 21, 2009 - 8 Hours each day.
- The position will pay $9.00/hour.
How do I apply?
Please submit the following 3 documents:
- A Student Employment Application form (Available at the Career Services Front Desk).
- A copy of your current resume.
- A letter of interest, a single page demonstrating your motivation and qualifications for the position.
Applications will be accepted until June 15, 2009. For any questions about this opportunity or the application process, please contact Jeff Patten at: patten@u.arizona.edu
CAMPUS INTERVIEWING
Get interview feedback
Have you had three (3) or more campus interviews? Then you may have interview feedback waiting for you under "My Account" on the Career Services Web site. You will see the "My Account" link at the top of each webpage ONLY AFTER YOU LOGIN with your UA NetID and password.
No, you will not get specific comments from each recruiter, but you WILL get a compilation of what all of the interviewers thought of your performance overall. This information can help you focus on your interviewing strengths and weaknesses for future interviews.
NOTE: If you DID have three (3) interviews, but there is no feedback listed under "My Account", that means that one or more of the recruiters you interviewed with chose not to fill-out an evaluation. You need at least three (3) of them to have completed evaluations before your summary results will appear.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Career Services is OPEN!
The summer sessions offer students a great opportunity to continue taking classes throughout the break. Did you know that Career Services is open ALL SUMMER LONG? That's right! We'll be checking resumes and helping students with their career plans right through to the Fall Semester. If you will be sticking around campus this summer, be sure to stop by and see us!
For more information see the ONLINE CAREER SERVICES CALENDAR.
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