IN THIS ISSUE:
* RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES
* FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
* SPOTLIGHT ON THE INDIANA LEGISLATURE
* STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION (SCA) INFORMATION SESSION
* GRADUATE SCHOOL SERIES: PART II
* INTERVIEWING 101
* NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TELEVISION PROGRAM EXECUTIVES WORKSHOP
* ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION SESSIONS
* EVENT PLANNING, HOSPITALITY, AND TOURISM NETWORKING NIGHT
* TARGET WEEK (3-NIGHT SERIES)
* RESUME WRITING 101
* WHITE LODGING INFORMATION SESSION
* LIFE SCIENCES CAREER FAIR
* MIDDLE EAST/CENTRAL ASIA CAREER NIGHT
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RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES:
9/30/09: Nielsen/Analyst, Professional Services
9/30/09: Kohl's Department Stores/Store Management, Store Management Internship
10/5/09: General Mills/Business Management Associate, Business Management Associate Internship
10/7/09: Altria Sales & Distribution, Territory Sales Manager/Sales Intern
10/14/09: WestPoint Financial Group/Financial Advisor
10/20/09: Walgreen's/Retail Management Internship, Retail Management Trainee
10/20/09: Open Source Center (OSC), Open Source Officer/Summer/Fall 2010 Internships
10/21/09: Enterprise Rent-A-Car/Summer Management/Sales Intern, Sales/Management Trainee
11/3/09: USPIRG/Fellowship Program and Campus Organizer
Submit your resume and learn more about these and other positions through myIUcareers.
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FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
Don't forget to check the full-time, part-time, and internship postings on myIUcareers. Below is a preview of what is currently available:
Full-time positions:
* Maxim Healthcare Services, Healthcare Recruiter/Entry Level Sales Management
* The Nielsen Company, Emerging Leaders Program- Client Solutions Path
* U.S. Department of Education, Auditor
* Amazon, Senior Financial Analyst
Internships:
* Live Nation, Multi-Market Premium Seating and Sponsorship Intern
* Sierra Club Coal Free Campus Campaign, Media Intern
* IU Office of Admissions, Marketing Intern
* Indiana Sports Corporation, Development/Marketing Intern
Part-time positions:
* Cardinal Stage Company, Audience Development and Box Office Assistant (Work-Study)
* IU Purchasing Department, Assistant to Licensing & Trademarks (Work-Study)
* IU Herman B Wells Library, Usability Assistant (Non-Work Study)
* Office of Service-Learning, ACE - Advocate for Community Engagement (Non-Work Study)
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SPOTLIGHT ON THE INDIANA LEGISLATURE
Monday, September 28, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Woodburn Hall Auditorium
Representatives Peggy Welch (Democrat, District 60) and Edward Clere (Republican, District 72) will discuss their career paths and what it's like to be an Indiana legislator, both when the Legislature is in session and when they are out of session. They will discuss how they got started in politics, balancing dual careers, campaigning, and the rewards and challenges of being a Representative. The discussion will be focused on career information, not political issues.
The following internship coordinators will discuss internship opportunities and the internship application process for the 2010 legislative session:
* Senate Republicans: Jen Carlton
* Senate Democrats: Elise Shock
* House Republicans: Eric Shields
* House Democrats: Lindsay Shipps
Former interns will be sharing stories about their legislative experiences.
Registration required through your myIUcareers account.
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STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION (SCA) INFORMATION SESSION Tuesday, September 29, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N Jordan Ave.
SCA, the Student Conservation Association, is the nation's oldest and largest provider of conservation internships. SCA offers over 2000 expense paid opportunities each year. Internships last from 12 weeks to 12 months, start at all times throughout the year, and are found all across the country.
Interns have the opportunity to work with such agencies at the National Park Service, National Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affair, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Army Corps of Engineers, and other state and local agencies.
Interns do not need to be in school or be a certain major; all majors and skill sets are eligible to apply.
Internships are found in a wide variety of fields, including:
* Fish and Wildlife
* Education
* History
* Interpretation
* GIS/GPS
* Resource Management
* Visitor Services
* Trail Work
* Backcountry
* Botany
SCA is an expense paid internship program, and offers the following benefits:
* Free travel to and from your site
* Free housing and biweekly subsistence allowance
* Free or low-cost health insurance
* Deferment of qualified college loans
* AmeriCorps Education Awards
Registration required through your myIUcareers account.
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GRADUATE SCHOOL SERIES: PART II
Tuesday, September 29, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.
Do you want to know what it takes to successfully apply for graduate or professional school? Join us for the second of this two-part series, in which guest speakers will discuss the following topics, with plenty of time for Q & A:
* The graduate school application process
* Personal statements, resumes, and letters of recommendation
* Preparing for entrance or admission exams (GRE, LSAT, MCAT, etc.)
* Preparing for grad school interviews
Registration required through your myIUcareers account.
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INTERVIEWING 101
Thursday, October 1, 7 - 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.
Registration required through your myIUcareers account.
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TELEVISION PROGRAM EXECUTIVES WORKSHOP Saturday, October 3, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
UIndy Hall in the Schwitzer Student Center, University of Indianapolis 1400 E. Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
Learn from professionals working in the TV industry!
Presented by the Educational Foundation of NATPE (the National Association of Television Program Executives), the goal of this workshop is to inform students of the many careers in the communications fields, and to prepare and guide them through the process of working in the industry.
Career Workshop includes:
* A panel discussion with staff and management from local TV stations telling how they got started and what it's like to work in this exciting business
* Special emphasis on internships, resumes, interviewing, networking and career strategies
* A mock job interview
* Q&A session
* Face-to-face interaction with the panelists
The diverse panel is set with veterans and recent graduates performing key TV station functions. All major Indianapolis stations, plus one from West Lafayette, are represented.
Panelists include:
* Erika Chairez, Account Executive, WISH/CBS 8 WNDY/MyINDTV 23
* Greg Goggins, Videographer, WTHR/NBC 13
* Al Grossniklau, Director, Engineering & Operations, WTHR/NBC 13
* Jerry Martin, President & General Manager, WTTV/FOX 59/WTTV/CW 4
* Paul Montgomery, Director Audience Development, WRTV/ABC 6
* Matt Wettersten, Sports Anchor & Reporter,WLFI/CBS 18
* Hyacinth Williams, Internet Content Producer, WISH/CBS 8/WNDY/MyINDTV 23
* Lloyd Wright, President & General Manager, WFYI/PBS 20
* Young-Hee Yedinak, Community Affairs Senior Producer, WTHR/NBC 13
There will be station tour of WRTV Channel 6 to follow the workshop from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., 1330 N. Meridian St. There will be free parking (317) 432-9729.
RSVP Required. Email edfound@natpe.org with the following information:
Subject...Indianapolis/Student Name/School Name/Areas of Study/Class Year/and WILL or WILL NOT take station tour.
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ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION SESSIONS Monday, October 5, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. & 11 a.m. - 12 pm HPER 125
Get on board! Royal Caribbean Productions is recruiting for on-board theater and staff positions!
Show off your talents on-board the best cruise line at sea! We are actively recruiting and casting for those who are ready to see the world through entertainment. Royal Caribbean is seeking Youth Staff, Cruise Staff, Sports Staff, plus Musicians, Stage, Sound and Light Staff!
Royal Caribbean offers 6 month contracts, a fun & exciting work environment, family cruise privileges, the best activity programming at sea and competitive salaries.
For more information please visit www.royalcaribbeanproductions.com
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EVENT PLANNING, HOSPITALITY, AND TOURISM NETWORKING NIGHT Tuesday, October 6, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Devault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th Street
Please join IU Alumni and career professionals in diverse careers within the event planning, hospitality, and tourism industry for an evening of networking. Panelists will discuss their career paths, organizational opportunities, and provide advice for students entering the world-of-work. Each event will also include an introduction to networking, light refreshments, and the opportunity to engage with the panelists. The Networking Night Series is a collaboration between the IU Career Development Center and the IU Student Alumni Association.
Registration required through your myIUcareers account.
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TARGET WEEK (3-NIGHT SERIES)
The Target Week experience will include:
TARGET WEEK: INFORMATION NIGHT
Tuesday, October 6, 7 - 9 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.
Learn more about Target's history and hear current Target leaders share their experiences and advice. Get information on how to dress and impress at career fairs, company visits, and other recruiting events. Obtain helpful tips on interviewing and perfecting your resume.
TARGET WEEK: MOCK INTERVIEWS
Wednesday, October 7, 7 - 9 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.
Practice interviewing with Target leaders to get safe and constructive feedback on behavior based interviewing. Get tips on what companies are looking for in the answers you provide and the type of questions that are asked.
Limited to 15 slots. Only registered students will be admitted to the workshop.
TARGET WEEK: STORE VISIT
Thursday, October 8, 7 - 9 p.m.
Target, 2966 E. 3rd St. (Meet at Customer Service Desk)
Walk through a "company visit" by coming to the Bloomington Target Store to get a behind the scenes tour of what goes on in the daily lives of Target managers. This is your chance to talk with the Executive Team Leader staff to learn more about their individual positions and day to day responsibilities.
Registration required through your myIUcareers account.
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RESUME WRITING 101
Wednesday, October 7, 7 - 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.
Registration required through your myIUcareers account.
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WHITE LODGING INFORMATION SESSION
Wednesday, October 7, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
HPER 125
Meet the White Lodging recruitment team to learn more about employment and internship opportunities. Established in 1985, White Lodging (WL) is a fully integrated hotel ownership, development and operating company that includes Marriott Hotels and Resorts, Hilton, Renaissance Hotels and Resorts , Fairfield Inn by Marriott, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Residence Inn by Marriott, and More (Over 19 award-winning hotel brands!).
White Lodging will be interviewing both college graduates (December) as well as interns (Spring 2010). Areas of opportunity include: Hotel Operations (Front Office, Housekeeping, Food and Beverage, Maintenance, Sales and Marketing, and Accounting).
To schedule an interview with White Lodging, please contact Dr. Julie Knapp (julknapp@indiana.edu) for an interview time. Interviews will take place Thursday, October 8 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Bloomington Hilton Garden Inn.
To learn more, visit www.whitelodging.com.
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LIFE SCIENCES CAREER FAIR
Thursday, October 8, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grand Foyer, IU Auditorium
Indiana University is committed to the state-wide mission of supporting the field of life sciences. The Life Sciences Career Fair gives IU undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of majors the opportunity to connect with life sciences organizations recruiting entry level and advanced positions and/or internships in the sciences, business, technology, liberal arts, public relations, marketing, management, human resources and more!
View the list of attending employers through your myIUcareers account.
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MIDDLE EAST/CENTRAL ASIA CAREER NIGHT
Tuesday, October 13, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.
Join IU Alumni and career professionals who specialized in Middle Eastern and Central Eurasian studies and now work in careers that draw on their knowledge of the languages and culture! Panelists will share their experiences abroad; provide tips on how to maximize your time here at IU, and offer strategies for students seeking international work. There will be time set aside to network with the panelists and other students with similar goals and interests. This night should be especially useful for students in international studies, area studies, languages, journalism, and other majors focused on global careers.
Registration required through your myIUcareers account.
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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
