Monday, October 26, 2009

IUCareers.com Weekly Update: October 26-30

IN THIS ISSUE:

* RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES
* FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
* USPIRGS INFORMATION SESSION
* FINANCIAL SERVICES CAREERS.WHY NOW?!
* JET (JAPAN EXCHANGE AND TEACHING) PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION
* STATE FARM ACTUARIAL INTERNSHIP INFORMATION SESSION
* OPEN SOURCE CENTER (OSC) INFORMATION SESSION
* WEST EUROPEAN CAREERS NIGHT
* CREATIVE INDUSTRIES NETWORKING NIGHT
* INTERVIEWING 101

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RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES:

10/26/09: USPIRG, Fellowship Program/Campus Organizer
11/4/09: Windy City Realtors Inc, Leasing/Sales Agent

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

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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:

* Finelight, Junior Data Analyst
* Eaton, Supply Chain Management Leadership Development Program
* Deshpande Foundation, Deshpande Foundation Sandbox Fellowship
* AvePoint Inc., Inside Sales Associate

Internships:

* Career Development Center and Arts & Sciences Career Services, Networking Nights Event Planner Internship/Global Careers Event Planner Internship
* Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Indiana, Development/Fundraising Intern
* Northwestern Mutual - The Bloomington Group, Intern
* The San Jose Group, Hispanic Advertising Internship

Part-time positions:

* IU Department of Spanish and Portuguese, Office Assistant (Work-Study)
* IU Bever Lab, Research Associate (Work-Study)
* BloomingtonOnline.NET, Customer Sales and Support (Non-Work Study)
* Gallman Rentals, Yard Work (Non-Work Study)

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USPIRGS INFORMATION SESSION
Monday, October 26, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Come and learn how USPIRGS address's real problems and gets meaningful results. If you want a job where you can work to solve problems each day, consider a job with the state Public Interest Research Groups (PIRGs). The state PIRGs are a national network of nonprofit organizations that advocate on behalf of the public interest. Starting with thorough research, we tackle problems that need to be solved.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES CAREERS...WHY NOW?!
Wednesday, October 28, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Kelley School of Business BU209

Plan to join the partners of WestPoint Financial Group for a power hour panel discussion including the experiences of working in financial services. Topics to be covered include:

Making the Decision/College to Career Transition/Networking and Community Involvement/Developing Centers of Influence/Establishing a Market/Challenges and Success Stories/Finding a Mentor

Panelists include:
* Jack Hettiger, Sales Manager/Partner, Financial Advisor, MBA
* Klynt Brummett, Financial Advisor, MS
* Abigail Huffer, Financial Advisor, JD
* Shane Kennedy, Financial Advisor
* Greg Freeman, Financial Advisor

Hors d'Oeuvres will be served. This event is free and open to all majors.

WestPoint Financial Group, a Mass Mutual company, is a comprehensive financial services firm committed to helping our clients improve their long-term financial success. We offer a wide range of quality financial products and the advice and expertise of some of the best financial professionals in the industry.

www.westpointfinancialgroup.com

RSVP by Wednesday, October 21, 2009 to Amanda Leonard aleonard@finsvcs.com

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STATE FARM ACTUARIAL INTERNSHIP INFORMATION SESSION Thursday, October 29, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Are you majoring in Actuarial Science or Mathematics/Statistics?

Don't overlook the advantages of participating in a summer internship program with State Farm. Our internship program includes eleven weeks in a training environment where interns experience practical actuarial assignments. Interns also have the opportunity to participate in professional and personal development classes, including enhancing their public speaking and presentation skills. Interns have free access to State Farm Park and the opportunity to participate in many after-work activities sponsored by State Farm. At the conclusion of the internship, individuals may be given consideration for full-time employment.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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JET (JAPAN EXCHANGE AND TEACHING) PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION Thursday, October 29, 1 - 2 p.m.
HPER 017

Sponsored by the Japanese government, the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program offers you the opportunity to engage in intercultural exchange through language teaching in the Japanese public education system or by working in a local Japanese government office.

More detailed information available benefits and qualifications on myIUcareers.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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OPEN SOURCE CENTER (OSC) INFORMATION SESSION Monday, November 2, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Interested in an internship with the Central Intelligence Agency?

Learn more about paid internships for Summer/Fall 2010 with the Open Source Center. Opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. students will be discussed.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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WEST EUROPEAN CAREERS NIGHT
Tuesday, November 3, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Join IU Alumni and career professionals who specialized in language skills and knowledge of Western Europe and now work in careers that draw on these skills. 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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CREATIVE INDUSTRIES NETWORKING NIGHT
Wednesday, November 4, 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 creative industries 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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INTERVIEWING 101
Thursday, November 5, 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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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