Friday, October 1, 2010

Career Development Center Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE:

* RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES
* FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
* DOW AGROSCIENCES INFORMATION SESSION
* EAST ASIA CAREER NIGHT
* GETTING INTO GRAD SCHOOL - PART II
* HOW TO FIND A FEDERAL INTERNSHIP
* CARGILL INFORMATION SESSION
* STATE FARM ACTUARIAL INFORMATION SESSION
* WORKFORCE RECRUITMENT PROGRAM

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RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES:

10/5/10: STATE FARM INSURANCE CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS, Actuarial Intern, Schedule ID 180
10/5/10: ALTRIA SALES & DISTRIBUTION, Territory Sales Manager & Sales Intern, Schedule ID 162
10/5/10: GENERAL MILLS, Business Management Associate, Business Management Associate Internship, Schedule ID 163
10/5/2010: WESTPOINT FINANCIAL GROUP/MASSMUTUAL, Financial Advisor, Schedule ID 166
10/6/10: STATE STREET PROPERTIES CHICAGO, Leasing/Sales Agent, Leasing/Sales Agent - Internship, Schedule ID 177
10/7/10: NEWS AMERICA MARKETING, Account Coordinator, Schedule ID 154
10/8/10: SIGMA-ALDRICH, Biochemist/Chemist, Schedule ID 174
10/8/10: SIGMA-ALDRICH, Chemist-3, Schedule ID 175
10/14/2010: C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, Transportation Representative/Sales (Chicago Central) Summer Start Date, Transportation Sales Summer Internship - Chicago Central, Schedule ID 156
10/14/2010: ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR, Sales/Management Trainee, 2010 Summer Management/Sales Intern, Schedule ID 165
10/22/10: ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO., Manager in Training, Schedule ID 158
11/3/10: SUNRISE GREETINGS, Human Resources Intern, Independent Retail Intern, Schedule ID 178
11/9/10: USPIRG, Fellowship Program, Campus Organizer, Schedule ID 167

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:

* Great American Insurance Group, Corporate Management Development Trainee, Job ID 10140
* Echo Global Logistics, Inside Sales-Chicago, IL, Job ID 7932
* Central Intelligence Agency (Open Source Center), Open Source Officer, Job ID 10167
* The Ford Meter Box Company, Inc., International Sales Manager, Asia, Job ID 9629
* Shrewsberry & Associates, LLC, Environmental Compliance Technician, Job ID 10154

Internships:

* Carl Lamb & Associates, Sports Intern, Job ID 9690
* Procter and Gamble-North American Talent Supply, Graphic Design Management Co-op, Job ID 10153
* Sprint, Knowledge Management Intern, Job ID 10170
* Country Financial, Community Relations Internship, Job ID 10144
* Anthem/WellPoint, Inc., Information Technology Intern, Job ID 10133

Part-time positions:

* CallNet Call Center Services, Bi-Lingual (Non-Work Study), Job ID 10155
* IU Veterans Support Services, Veterans Program Assistant (Non-Work Study), Job ID 10147
* Indiana MENTOR, Direct Support Professional (Non-Work Study), Job ID 10150
* Stone Belt Arc, Inc., Direct Support Professional (Non-Work Study), Job ID 10152
* Hoosier Hills Food Bank, Repack Assistant (Work Study), Job ID 2115

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DOW AGROSCIENCES INFORMATION SESSION
Tuesday, October 5, 9-10 a.m.
Chemistry, CHEM 127

Chemistry Students: Learn more about careers and current research at Dow AgroSciences. Dow AgroSciences LLC, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, is a top-tier agricultural company that combines the power of science and technology with the "Human Element" to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. Dow AgroSciences provides innovative technologies for crop protection, pest and vegetation management, seeds, traits, and agricultural biotechnology to serve the world's growing population. Global sales for Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, are $4.5 billion.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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EAST ASIA CAREER NIGHT
Tuesday, October 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Join IU Alumni and career professionals who specialized in East Asian 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, offer strategies for students seeking international work and discuss potential job openings. 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.

Panelists include:

* Sharon, Central Intelligence Agency (Open Source Center)
* Inchul Choi, Director, Korean American Community Services of Chicago (KACS)
* Kate Schramm, Japanese Exchange and Teaching Programme (JET)
* Pooja Gulati, President, AIESEC Indiana
* Dick Rubinger, Professor, East Asian Languages and Cultures

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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GETTING INTO GRAD SCHOOL - PART II
Wednesday, October 6, 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 Getting into Grad School: Part II, 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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HOW TO FIND A FEDERAL INTERNSHIP
Thursday, October 7, 6-8 p.m.
Oak Room, Indiana Memorial Union

The Partnership for Public Service is a public relations agency hired by the federal government to promote career opportunities within the federal government. Amy Bush, the Federal Service Student Ambassador for Indiana University from the Partnership of Public Service, is leading a workshop on finding a federal government internship. The workshop will cover resources that advertise federal opportunities, how to find and apply for internships through USAJobs, and will cover helpful tips on utilizing the website. She will also review federal student programs such as the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) and discuss how you can make your application competitive.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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CARGILL INFORMATION SESSION
Monday, October 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Join us for an Information Session to learn more about Cargill and specifically our Quality Management Internship and full-time opportunities. Candidates interviewing on October 12th are strongly encouraged to attend.

Cargill is an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services. Founded in 1865, the privately held company employs 138,000 people in 67 countries. Cargill helps customers succeed through collaboration and innovation, and is committed to applying its global knowledge and experience to help meet economic, environmental and social challenges wherever it does business. For more information, visit www.cargill.com.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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STATE FARM ACTUARIAL INFORMATION SESSION Thursday, October 14, 6-7:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Are you interested in mathematical applications within a business environment? If yes, come learn about the actuarial internship opportunities with State Farm!

State Farm is the largest insurer of automobiles and homes in the United States. The Actuarial department is responsible for assuring that each customer receives a premium commensurate with the risk transferred to the company, while setting premium levels to meet the financial needs of the company. We are responsible for annual analysis of loss experience, preparation and presentation of rate revisions, and implementation of rate, rule, and form changes based on insurance department requirements. Using modeling techniques, we conduct research on new ideas and participate in the loss reserving process. We also work on issues related to our exposure to catastrophes such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and wildfires. We are actively involved in reinsurance pricing efforts and maintain files and statistical data on all lines of Fire, Auto and Life/Health insurance.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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WORKFORCE RECRUITMENT PROGRAM
Deadline: Friday, October 15
Interview Date: Monday, November 1

The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) is a program that connects college students and recent graduates with disabilities to employers across the nation for summer internships and full-time jobs.

To qualify, applicants must:

* Have a disability
* Be a U.S. Citizen
* Be currently enrolled as a full-time student or a recent alum

Space is limited! Please contact Erin Kirchhofer at 812-855-1556 or at ebottorf@indiana.edu to learn more about the application process. Visit www.wrp.gov to learn more about the program.

Register 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

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