IN THIS ISSUE:
* ATTENTION DECEMBER GRADUATES!
* UPCOMING INTERNSHIP AND CAREER FAIRS
* FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
* GAP YEAR EXPERIENCES: WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW DO I FIND ONE?
* artWORKS: THE BUSINESS OF THE CLEVELAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
* NETWORKING NIGHT SERIES
* GLOBAL CAREER SERIES
* UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONS
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ATTENTION DECEMBER GRADUATES!
Did you know that once you graduate you have access to career services through the IU Alumni Association? All graduates receiving their first IU degree receive one free year's membership in the IU Alumni Association, and as a member, you have access to a full range of services:
* Career assessments to help you choose a career
* Resume and cover letter builder
* Mock interview software that uses your webcam
* Information on finding a job domestically (40 U.S. cities) and internationally (27 countries)
* Industry research databases
* Job board with new jobs posted daily
* Almost 700 alumni who have registered to provide career advice
* Career counseling and job search coaching
For more information, go to www.iualumnicareerservices and click on "Overview of Services."
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UPCOMING INTERNSHIP AND CAREER FAIRS
INTERNSHIP FAIR
Wednesday, January 27, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Alumni Hall, Indiana Memorial Union
IU BLOOMINGTON SPRING CAREER FAIR
Thursday, March 4, 12 - 4 p.m.
Alumni Hall, Indiana Memorial Union
View a list of participating employers 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:
* Sears Holdings Corporation, Kmart Retail Management Trainee
* Sunrise Greetings, Inside Sales Representative
* New York Post, Advertising Sales Account Coordinator
* WestPoint Financial Group/MassMutual, Financial Advisor
* Givaudan Flavors Corporation, Research Scientist (Flavor Science)
* Indianapolis Zoological Society, Conservation Education Visitor Program Specialist
* Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Sales/Management Trainee
* Maxim Healthcare Services, Healthcare Recruiter
* Steak n Shake, Inc., Restaurant Manager
* CIA (Central Intelligence Agency), NCS Language Officer
Internships:
* IU Radio & TV, Public Relations Intern
* Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Human Resources Intern
* National Children's Museum, External Relations Intern
* Indianapolis Zoological Society, Marketing Intern
* Peritus Public Relations, Intern
* JCPenney Co., Inc., Summer 2010 Merchandising Intern
* WFIU, Web Design/Development Intern
* Boys and Girls Clubs of Bloomington, Fine Arts Director
* IU Office of Creative Services, Web Developer Intern
* Sears Holdings Corporation, Sears Retail Management Intern
Part-time positions:
* IU Office of Overseas Study, Office Assistant (Work-Study)
* IU Office of International Admissions, International Admissions Office Assistant (Work-Study)
* Bloomington Developmental Learning Center, Support Staff Teacher (Work-Study)
* Indiana University Alumni Association, Research analyst/Developer (Non-Work Study)
* Sunrise Greetings, Outbound Service Representative (Non-Work Study)
* Bloomington Parks & Recreation, Child Care Supervisor (Non-Work Study)
* Salvation Army Bloomington Corps, After School Director (Non-Work Study)
* Indiana Memorial Union, Ass't Building Manager (Non-Work Study)
* Stone Research Services, Bloomington, P/T Telephone Interviewers (Non-Work Study)
* Campus Children's Center, Morning Teacher Aide (Non-Work Study)
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GAP YEAR EXPERIENCES: WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW DO I FIND ONE?
Wednesday, January 20, 6 - 7:15 p.m.
Ballantine Hall, Room 005
A growing number of students are graduating from college and pursuing "gap" experiences before embarking on a search for full-time, permanent employment. Join us to learn more about this growing trend. We'll discuss what "gap" experiences actually are and examine some of the organizations that house them (both nationally and internationally). We'll also provide useful resources to help you locate the best-fit experience for you.
Registration required through your myIUcareers account.
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artWORKS: THE BUSINESS OF THE CLEVELAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Thursday, January 21, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Oak Room, Indiana Memorial Union (IMU)
In this discussion, Gary Ginstling, General Manager of the world-renowned Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, will discuss his career and what it takes to manage one of the top-ranked orchestras in the world. Other members of the orchestra administration will share information on their roles and career paths.
Light refreshments provided. Sponsored and presented by the IU Auditorium and the Career Development Center.
Registration required through your myIUcareers account.
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NETWORKING NIGHT SERIES
This series allows you to learn the art of networking through interaction with professionals in specific industries. 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.
ADVERTISING, DESIGN, AND PUBLIC RELATIONS NETWORKING NIGHT Tuesday, January 26, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Devault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th Street
SALES AND MARKETING NETWORKING NIGHT
Tuesday, February 9, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Devault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th Street
WRITING, EDITING, AND PUBLISHING NETWORKING NIGHT Wednesday, February 17, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Devault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th Street
NON-PROFIT NETWORKING NIGHT
Wednesday, March 3, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Devault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th Street
Registration required through your myIUcareers account.
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GLOBAL CAREER SERIES
Join IU Alumni and career professionals who now work in careers that draw on their knowledge of languages and culture! Panelists will share their experiences abroad; provide tips on how to maximize your time here at IU, and offer strategies for Americans seeking international work. There will be time set aside to network with the panelists and other students with similar goals and interests. This series should be especially useful for students in international studies, area studies, languages, journalism, and other majors focused on global careers.
INTERNATIONAL JOB & INTERNSHIP SEARCH STRATEGIES Wednesday, January 27, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.
LATIN AMERICA & CARIBBEAN CAREER NIGHT
Tuesday, February 23, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.
SLAVIC & EAST EUROPEAN CAREER NIGHT
Tuesday, March 9, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.
AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND CAREER NIGHT
Tuesday, April 6, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.
Registration required through your myIUcareers account.
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UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONS
CIA INFORMATION SESSION
Thursday, January 28, 6 - 8 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.
Learn about the exciting positions available right now within the National Clandestine Service of the Central Intelligence Agency.
National Clandestine Service careers offer fast-paced, varied work environments that will challenge you to find innovative solutions to complex problems, to travel internationally, and to use existing or new language skills in ways that will make a positive difference to you, your family, and your country. This is more than a job. It is a way of life for professionals who demand the highest personal satisfaction from their work.This information session will focus on overseas and Washington, DC-based opportunities with the CIA's National Clandestine Service (NCS). Agency recruiters will cover a broad range of topics to include the Agency mission, potential career opportunities, the on-line application process, and a question and answer period. Attendees are encouraged to bring a resume.
The NCS is currently seeking applicants with skills in Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Persian/Farsi, and Russian for Language Officer and operational positions. Applicants with foreign language skills or overseas study or work experience are likely to be most competitive for current NCS career opportunities. US citizenship is required. Visit our website at www.cia.gov.
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
