Friday, February 20, 2009

IUCareers.com Weekly Update: Feb. 23-27

IN THIS ISSUE:

* RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES
* OPEN INTERVIEW SCHEDULE DEADLINES
* NETWORKING NIGHT: HOSPITALITY, EVENT PLANNING AND TOURISM
* SUMMER CAMP FAIR
* FEDERAL GOVERNMENT JOBS: WHERE TO FIND THEM AND HOW TO APPLY
* IT’S EASY BEING GREEN! SUSTAINABILITY CAREERS & THE GREEN JOB MARKET
* HEALTH PROGRAMS FAIR
* INTERVIEWING 101
* RESUME WRITING 101

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RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES:

3/27/09:
AT&T Mobility-Nationwide
Position: Retail Sales Leadership Program

3/30/09:
Conseco Services, LLC
Position: Agent Care Representative

Submit your resume and learn more about these and other positions through myIUcareers.

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OPEN INTERVIEW SCHEDULE DEADLINES:

3/3/09:
Edward Jones
Position: Financial Advisor

3/10/09:
Fund for the Public Interest
Position: Citizen Outreach Director

4/13/09:
Walgreens
Positions: Retail Management Trainee, Retail Management Internship

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NETWORKING NIGHT: HOSPITALITY, EVENT PLANNING AND TOURISM Tuesday, February 24, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Devault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th Street

Join IU Alumni and career professionals in the diverse fields of hospitality, event planning, and tourism for an evening of networking. Guest speakers will participate in a panel discussion focusing on their unique career paths and share advice for students entering the world of work. An introduction to the art of networking will follow with light refreshments and the opportunity to mingle with the guest speakers. Don’t miss this great event. Panelists include:

* Bob Desautels, Indiana Convention and Visitors Bureau
* Tosha Daugherty, Bloomington Convention and Visitors Center
* Daniel Burton, Hilton Garden Inn
* Ginny Hollenback, Travel Authority
* Paul Wagoner, Grant Street Inn
* Jay Freund, French Lick Resorts and Casino

RSVP through myIUcareers.

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SUMMER CAMP FAIR
Wednesday, February 25, 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Alumni Hall - Indiana Memorial Union

Working at a camp is a great opportunity for IU students to enhance their transferable skills in communication, problem solving, leadership, and event planning, just to name a few! For students interested in teaching, counseling, outdoor education, sports marketing, or many other career fields, working at a camp can be an invaluable experience to have on a resume! Many camps will work with students to turn their counselor position into an internship. Up to 80 camps from around the nation will be attending the Summer Camp Jobs Fair to talk to students about hundreds of summer camp job opportunities. Match your special skills this summer with a job that is fun, exciting and offers you a valuable learning experience. To see a list of participating camps, please visit HPERcareers.com.

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT JOBS: WHERE TO FIND THEM AND HOW TO APPLY Wednesday, February 25, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Interested in working for the federal government? Attend this workshop to learn how to find opportunities and navigate the federal government hiring process. We will provide answers to the following questions: Are all of the jobs in D.C.? What sectors are growing? What does the pay look like? Are there federal government internships? How do I find openings? How do I create a federal resume?

RSVP through myIUcareers.

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IT’S EASY BEING GREEN! SUSTAINABILITY CAREERS & THE GREEN JOB MARKET Thursday, February 26, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Dogwood Room, Indiana Memorial Union

Green careers aren’t just for environmental science majors! Come learn about:

- The wide variety of green career options for all types of majors in this soon-to-be-exploding field
- How to choose a green career that’s right for you
- Getting experience to boost your chances of successfully entering the green job market
- Green job and internship search strategies

You will also have an opportunity to network with green employers over refreshments. This event is free and open to all students. Space is limited.

Questions? Contact Doug Hanvey at dhanvey@indiana.edu or 855-7837 for more information.

RSVP through myIUcareers.

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HEALTH PROGRAMS FAIR
Wednesday, March 4, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Alumni Hall, Indiana Memorial Union

Attending the Health Programs Fair is crucial for students planning to apply to medical schools or considering a career in the health professions! Come find out about career options and educational opportunities related to the healthcare professions! Meet directly with representatives from medical schools and health professions programs. Find out about volunteer opportunities and student organizations.

Co-sponsored by IU Health Professions and Prelaw Center and the Departments of Applied Health Science, Biology, Chemistry, Kinesiology, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, and Speech & Hearing Sciences, the Human Biology Program, and the School of Nursing.

To learn more, visit http://www.hpplc.indiana.edu/medicine/med-hpf.shtml.

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INTERVIEWING 101
Wednesday, March 4, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Join us at this workshop to learn how to successfully execute this important part of the job search. Topics will include: - Types of interviews - What to expect - How to prepare - What to wear - Tips for dealing with anxiety - And much more! There is no bad time to improve your interviewing skills! Don’t miss this great opportunity to give yourself a competitive advantage.

RSVP through myIUcareers.

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RESUME WRITING 101
Thursday, March 5, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Join us at this workshop to learn how to successfully execute this important part of the job search. Topics will include: - Why having a good resume is important - How to strategically format and organize your resume - Using the job description to your advantage - How to sell yourself using your past experiences - The do’s and don’ts of successful resume writing - And much more! There is no bad time to learn how to improve your resume! Don’t miss this great opportunity to give yourself a competitive advantage.

RSVP through myIUcareers.

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For more information on these and other events, visit www.iucareers.com and sign in to your myIUcareers account.

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When you’re looking for jobs, be sure to check the job listings (by using the "search jobs" feature) as well as the Interviews and Events tabs to find jobs that will have on-campus interviews.

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BENEFITS OF myIUcareers:

Participate in on-campus interviews for internship and full-time employment/Access online postings for part-time, internship, fellowship, and full-time positions/View the IU Career Development Center and Arts and Sciences Career Services calendar of interviews and events and RSVP for workshops and employer information sessions/ Obtain contact information for employers actively partnered with the Career Development Center and Arts and Sciences Career Services