Friday, March 28, 2008

Upcoming Events & Opportunities at the Career Development Center

2008 Symposium
MAKING ART WORK: PROVING TO YOUR PARENTS YOU DIDN’T WASTE TIME & MONEY

Friday, March 28
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts (FA Building)

This one day symposium will consist of numerous professional development lectures, a networking lunch, and a panel discussion/reception in the School of Fine Arts (SoFA) Gallery. This event is open to all students interested in pursuing creative careers.

Hosted by the Indiana University Fine Arts Student Association (FASA), in conjunction with the Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts and the Career Development Center. Breakfast and lunch included.
For more information, check out IUCareers.com

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SUMMER JOBS FAIR
Wednesday, April 2
1 - 4 p.m.
Alumni Hall, IMU

Looking for a summer job? IU’s Summer Jobs Fair is an excellent opportunity for students who are staying in the Bloomington area over the summer. Over 75 employers will be on hand to recruit summer employees to fill full and part-time vacancies on and off campus. If you are looking for a summer job, you will not want to miss this event! Students who are eligible for work-study are encouraged to apply as soon as they receive a job offer.
Visit www.iucareers.com to view the list of participating employers.
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GET YOUR 30 MINUTES OF FAME!

The Career Development Center is looking for experienced juniors and seniors to share their advice with freshmen and sophomores in our Q294 (Basic Career Development) course. If you've had experience with student organizations, volunteer work, internships, and/or study abroad programs, this is a great chance to inspire other students! The dates and times of the Q294 student panel sessions are:

SECTION # DATE TIME LOCATION
12254 Tues. April 8 11:15a Career Development Center
12253 Wed. April 9 11:15a Career Development Center
12259 Wed. April 9 2:30p Career Development Center
12256 Wed. April 9 4:00p Career Development Center

If you would like to participate in a 30-minute panel session, please choose a class section(s) that will work for you and contact Doug Hanvey at dhanvey@indiana.edu. A confirmation email will follow.
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MEDIAVEST IS COMING BACK TO CAMPUS!

Information session on April 1st
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Career Development Center
Interviewing on April 2 for various positions
Check out IUCareers.com for more details and to sign up
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The Department of Biology has a special
“FUTURES IN BIOLOGY” Panel Discussion
“THE LIFE SCIENCE INDUSTRY: PROCESS AND PRODUCT”

On Wednesday, April 2 this lecture will run from 6:00-7:00 that night in Jordan Hall 009, but will also have a pre-lecture reception from 5:30-6:00. This reception allows students the chance to network with the speakers in a more intimate, one-on-one setting. While the lecture series in general is geared towards biology students, this session will focus on the life science industry as a whole; it should be applicable to students from many different departments.

If you are interested in attending the pre-lecture reception, you should contact Christie Wahlert at cwahlert@indiana.edu to confirm your spot. The lecture itself is open to everyone and does not require a reservation.

A high-powered panel will be speaking at this lecture! Don’t miss these leaders in the life science industry share their perspectives and career paths. The panelists for this lecture are as follows:
Steve Bryant, Manager of Business Development and Marketing, BioConvergence
Tracy Lawhon, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Development Operations, Tragara Pharmaceuticals (San Diego, CA)
Todd Pedersen, Vice President of Business Development, AIT Laboratories
Brian Stemme, Project Director, BioCrossroads, and COO of BioCrossroadsLINX
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MATTRESS FIRM, INC.
Information Session
Thursday, April 3
6-7:30 p.m.
Career Development Center

Haven’t found that great job yet? Are you interested in Sales? Come and learn from 2006 IU Alumnus, Zach Allen on his transition from college student to Sales Recruiter for Mattress Firm, Inc. Zach will also share how his undergraduate degree in Biology helped him prepare for his current role. This company has a great Management Training Program and offers excellent growth and advancement opportunities. Sign up via IUCareers.com
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17th Annual
INDIANA COLLEGIATE CAREER FAIR 2008
Friday, April 4
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Indiana Convention Center
Indianapolis, IN

Internships, entry level, and professional positions available. Over 100 employers.
Come early for an employer panel at 9 a.m. Find out what employers really want.
Networking Not Working? Find out how to make the most of a career fair at 11 a.m.
Meet recruiters in a special networking event for science and liberal arts students at 1:30 p.m.
For more information contact Tracie E. Hughes, phone 317-274-0862.
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Do you want to stay in Bloomington after you graduate? Check out the recruiting event for Momentum Worldwide:

MOMENTUM WORLDWIDE
Interviewing for Campus Ambassador
Interviewing on April 9th

Are you a college Senior looking towards graduation? But you’re not ready to leave your college behind? Why not stay awhile. Momentum Worldwide is looking for recent graduates who are thirsty to get in the marketing game on college campuses throughout the country. This is your chance to work with one of the biggest and best brands in the world. And continue living the good life – the college life. Sound enticing? Log in to IUCareers.com to learn more.
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WEST EUROPEAN CAREER NIGHT
Tuesday, April 15
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center

Let us introduce you to career paths where language skills and knowledge of Western Europe are necessary. We will have 4-5 alumni panelists speak to you about their East European careers, how they got started, and the resources available to you at IU. About half our time will be spent in free discussion and networking, so you can speak individually with the panelists and compare notes with your like-minded peers. Come enjoy the discussion and the West European cuisine! Our featured alum will be Char Simons, a faculty member with world-wide experience currently at Evergreen State.

Sign up on IUCareers.com