Friday, February 6, 2009

IUCareers.com Weekly Update: Feb. 9-13

IN THIS ISSUE:

* RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES
* OPEN INTERVIEW SCHEDULE DEADLINES
* AYUDA (AMERICAN YOUTH UNDERSTANDING DIABETES ABROAD, INC.) INFORMATION SESSION
* NETWORKING NIGHT: LIFE SCIENCES
* RECREATION, PARK AND TOURISM STUDIES INTERNSHIP/JOB FAIR
* INTERVIEWING 101
* RESUME WRITING 101
* NETWORKING NIGHT: WRITING, EDITING, PUBLISHING
* THE WASHINGTON CENTER INFORMATION SESSION
* PACERS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT CAREER FAIR
* GLOBAL CAREERS: SO, YOU THINK YOU WANT TO WORK ABROAD?
* MAKING ART WORK: 2009 SYMPOSIUM ON CAREERS IN THE ARTS
* NETWORKING NIGHT: HOSPITALITY, EVENT PLANNING AND TOURISM
* SUMMER CAMP FAIR
* IT’S EASY BEING GREEN! SUSTAINABILITY CAREERS & THE GREEN JOB MARKET

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RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES:

2/16/09:
Insight Global, Inc.
Position: Sales/Account Manager

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

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

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OPEN INTERVIEW SCHEDULE DEADLINES:

2/22/09:
USPIRG
Position: Fellowship Program and Campus Organizer

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

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AYUDA (AMERICAN YOUTH UNDERSTANDING DIABETES ABROAD, INC.) INFORMATION SESSION Monday, February 9, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Summer Volunteer Abroad Opportunity with AYUDA: Help children with diabetes DOMINICAN REPUBLIC PROGRAM(June 15-July 7) ECUADOR PROGRAM (July 16-August 11) BOLIVIA PROGRAM (April 6-20), (September 14-30), (December 29-January 12, 2010) Are you interested in: -getting global health and..... -grassroots education field experience abroad..... -working with children..... -learning about diabetes..... -in a Spanish-speaking country? Consider attending an informational session on Monday, February 9, 7pm (Career Resource Library) Learn about joining the AYUDA team in Latin America and help educate and empower children with diabetes. Volunteers facilitate grassroots outreach projects, family workshops, and Campo Amigo, a week-long national diabetes camp for children. Spanish proficiency required.

RSVP through myIUcareers.

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NETWORKING NIGHT: LIFE SCIENCES
Tuesday, February 10, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Devault Alumni Center

Join IU Alumni and career professionals in diverse careers within the Life Sciences 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.

RSVP through myIUcareers.

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RECREATION, PARK AND TOURISM STUDIES INTERNSHIP/JOB FAIR Tuesday, February 10, 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
HPER Gym 163

Come prepared to meet with potential internship or seasonal summer job employers. Dress professionally and bring copies of your resume! This is a great networking event and a perfect chance to secure your summer internship or summer job. Email Dr. Julie Knapp julknapp@indiana.edu if you have questions about the event. Visit http://www.indiana.edu/~recpark/news/jobfair.shtml to see participating companies.

Visit myIUcareers for more information.

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INTERVIEWING 101
Wednesday, February 11, 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.

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RESUME WRITING 101
Thursday, February 12, 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.

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NETWORKING NIGHT: WRITING, EDITING, PUBLISHING Tuesday, February 17, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Devault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th Street

Join IU Alumni and career professionals in the diverse fields of writing, editing, and publishing 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:
* Maurice Manning, IU English Department, Associate Professor and Poet
* Andrea Murray, Managing Editor, Herald Times
* Malcom Abrams, Editor and Publisher, Bloom Magazine
* Joel Pierson, Senior Manuscript Editor, Author House
* Steven Stothard, Microcosm Publishing

RSVP through myIUcareers.

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THE WASHINGTON CENTER INFORMATION SESSION Tuesday, February 17, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (www.twc.edu) offers undergraduate students and recent graduates the opportunity to intern full-time and earn academic credit in Washington, D.C., London, Sydney, Oxford, and Quebec. We offer hundreds of internships and numerous courses year-round, fall, spring, and summer semester/quarter, for students of ALL majors.
Participants may intern at such prestigious agencies as The White House, CNN, PBS, Amnesty International, Department of Defense, The Smithsonian, US Attorney’s Office, Red Cross, Merrill Lynch, The National Institutes of Health, the EPA, and hundreds more.
Interns also complete an academic course (selected from over 40 offered) and participate in a variety of career and professional programming and other activities through our Leadership Forum.

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PACERS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT CAREER FAIR Tuesday, February 17, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Conseco Fieldhouse - Indianapolis, Indiana

The Pacers Sports & Entertainment Sports Career Fair provides an opportunity for individuals to find information regarding internships, full and part-time positions and volunteer opportunities with local and regional organizations that have strong ties to the sports and entertainment industry. Participants will meet with representatives ranging from player personnel, public relations, marketing, sales and business development, advertising and more. Bringing multiple copies of your resume is strongly recommended.

The cost of the event is $30 and includes admission to the Career Fair, a ticket to the Pacers vs. Sixers game the night of February 17th and an Indiana Fever ticket.

For more information please contact Alyssa Greco at (317) 917-2834 or email at agreco@pacers.com.
Schedule of Events:

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GLOBAL CAREERS: SO, YOU THINK YOU WANT TO WORK ABROAD?
Wednesday, February 18, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

So, you think you want to work abroad? Join us to learn how to conduct an effective international job search. Discover resources and strategies that are right at your finger tips. Meet other internationally-minded students with similar goals and interests, network, and speak individually with our experienced staff. This night should be especially useful for students in international studies, area studies, languages, journalism, and other majors focused on global careers. Sponsored by International Studies and the Career Development Center.

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MAKING ART WORK: 2009 SYMPOSIUM ON CAREERS IN THE ARTS Friday, February 20, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts, FA 015

Interested in making your artistic ability a professional reality? This one-day symposium will focus on career-related issues of importance to the emerging artist/creative professional. Through lectures, panel discussions, and networking, participants will learn about resources and strategies for pursuing a career in the creative economy. Breakfast and lunch included. Seating is limited. Hosted and sponsored by the Indiana University Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts, the Career Development Center, and the SoFA Gallery.

RSVP through myIUcareers.

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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

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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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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 students! Learn about green career options for all majors, and network with green employers over refreshments. 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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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