Monday, January 11, 2010

IUCareers.com Spring 2010 Preview

0IN THIS ISSUE:

* RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES
* UPCOMING INTERNSHIP AND CAREER FAIRS
* FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
* TARGET WEEK (3-NIGHT SERIES)
* 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
* CIA INFORMATION SESSION

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RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES:

1/29/10: C.H. Robinson

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

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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

Companies attending as of 1/8/2010 include:

* AIT Laboratories
* Altria Sales & Distribution
* Amazon
* American Greetings Corporation
* Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Indiana
* BioChrom Labs, Inc.
* Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington, Crestmont
* Children's Museum of Indianapolis
* Coach
* Cook, Inc.
* Department of Veterans Affairs
* Discover Financial Services
* DISH Network
* Enterprise Rent-A-Car
* Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center
* Indiana INTERNnet
* Indiana State Government
* INROADS, Inc.
* Intrax Internships Abroad
* JCPenney Co., Inc.
* Kohl's Department Stores
* Live Nation-Indianapolis
* Northwestern Mutual
* Old National Bank
* PNC Financial Services Group
* Quill.com/Staples, Inc.
* Sears Holdings Corporation
* South Central Community Action Program
* Steel Dynamics
* Target Corporation
* Target Stores
* The Atlantic Council of the United States
* The Dilts Financial Group- Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
* The Finish Line Inc.
* Total Quality Logistics
* United States Marine Corps
* University Directories
* USDA APHIS PPQ
* Walgreens
* Walmart Stores Inc.
* Washington Leadership Program
* WonderLab
* WXIN - FOX59/ WTTV 4

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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TARGET WEEK (3-NIGHT SERIES)

The Target Week experience will include:

TARGET WEEK: PREPARING FOR A CAREER FAIR Tuesday, January 19, 7 - 8 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

This information session is geared specifically towards helping students learn more about career fair basics and employer preferences. Target recruiters and Store Leaders will share their career fair experiences and offer advice ranging from cover letters and resumes to dress etiquette and conversation starters. Any students who are seriously interested in pursuing entry level careers with America's top companies will greatly benefit from this experience.

TARGET WEEK: MOCK INTERVIEWS
Wednesday, January 20, 7 - 8 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Practice interviewing with Target Store 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, January 21, 7 - 8 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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GAP YEAR EXPERIENCES: WHAT ARE THEY, AND HOW DO I FIND ONE?
Wednesday, January 20, 6 - 7:15 p.m.
Ballantine Hall, 242

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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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.

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.

The NCS is currently seeking applicants with skills in Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Persian/Farsi, and Russian for Language Officer and operational positions.

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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