Monday, August 29, 2011

Career Development Center Newsletter: August 29-September 2

IN THIS ISSUE:

* DON'T FORGET TO VISIT DROP-IN ADVISING!
* ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS (RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES)
* FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
* THE GRADUATE SCHOOL SERIES: SESSION I - GETTING INTO GRADUATE SCHOOL
* THE GRADUATE SCHOOL SERIES: SESSION II - THE APPLICATION PROCESS
* COUNSELING AND SOCIAL WORK NETWORKING NIGHT
* FALL CAREER AND INTERNSHIP FAIR
* PEACE CORPS INFORMATION SESSION
* CORPORATE EXECUTIVE BOARD INFORMATION SESSION
* STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANY - ACTUARIAL INFORMATION SESSION
* INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS WITH WESTERN AND SOUTHERN FINANCIAL GROUP

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DON'T FORGET TO VISIT DROP-IN ADVISING!

Drop-in advising is available without appointment at the Career Development Center from 12:30-4 p.m., Monday- Friday. Career advisors answer general questions about majors or careers; critique resumes and cover letters; explain what resources are available on campus; and get students started on internship, job, and graduate school searches. If additional time is required, the advisor will refer the student to an hour-long advising appointment.

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ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS (RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES):

9/9/2011: STATE FARM INSURANCE CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS, Actuarial Intern, Schedule ID 253
9/13/2011: WALGREENS, Management Trainee, Schedule ID 243
9/13/2011: DISH NETWORK, DISH Network Full-time Opportunities, Schedule ID 248
9/23/2011: CARGILL, Quality Management Chemist, Quality Management Chemist Intern, Schedule ID 246
9/26/2011: AMERICAN BEAUTY ASSOCIATION, Project Manager Internship, Human Resources Internship, Schedule ID 250
9/27/2011: SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, Management Trainee, Schedule ID 245
10/5/2011: GENERAL MILLS, Business Management Associate, Business Management Associate Internship, Schedule ID 244
10/6/2011: C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, Transportation Sales Representative-Chicago Central, Transportation Sales Summer Internship-Chicago Central, Schedule ID 242
10/19/11: BROOKSOURCE AND TECHNICAL YOUTH, Corporate Recruiter, Sales Executive, Schedule ID 249
10/21/2011: CORPORATE EXECUTIVE BOARD, Business Development Associate, Schedule ID 247

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:

* City Year Chicago, City Year AmeriCorps Member, Job ID 13293
* CIGNA, Actuarial Executive Development Program , Job ID 13350
* Power Play Marketing, Inside Advertising Sales (NY), Job ID 13335
* Sunrise Greetings, Visual Communication Designer, Job ID 13247
* JCPenney Co., Inc., Planning & Merchandising Trainee, Job ID 13140

Internships:

* New Hope Family Shelter, Social Media Intern - Content Provider, Job ID 13194
* Indiana State Senate Internship Program, 2012 Legislative Intern-Indiana State Senate, Job ID 13340
* Stepping Stones, AmeriCorps Health Coordinator, Job ID 13307
* Twisted Limb Paperworks, LLC, Marketing Internship, Job ID 13161
* Indiana Sports Corporation, Event Operations Intern, Job ID 13167

Part-time positions:

* Limestone Girls Club, Teen Program Coordinator, Job ID 13304
* IU - The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction, User Services Coordinator, Job ID 13196
* MCL Center Catering, Banquet Staff, Job ID 13071
* IU - Fine Arts Library, Library Assistant II, Job ID 13342
* Hoosier Hills Food Bank, Warehouse Assistant, Job ID 13346

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THE GRADUATE SCHOOL SERIES: SESSION I - GETTING INTO GRADUATE SCHOOL Tuesday, September 13, 6:30-8 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Avenue

Are you thinking about going to graduate or professional school, or searching for the right program? Join us for the first of this two-part series, in which guest speakers will discuss the following topics, with plenty of time for Q & A.

Topics will include:

* Is Graduate School Right For Me?
* Choosing & Researching Programs
* Financing Graduate School

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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THE GRADUATE SCHOOL SERIES: SESSION II - THE APPLICATION PROCESS Wednesday, September 14, 6:30-8 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Avenue

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.

Topics will include:

* Writing Personal Statements
* Letters of Recommendation
* Graduate School Entrance Exams

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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COUNSELING AND SOCIAL WORK NETWORKING NIGHT Thursday, September 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
DeVault Alumni Center - 1000 E. 17th St.

Please join IU Alumni and career professionals in diverse careers within counseling and social work 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.

Panelists include:

* Jackie Daniels, Social Worker, OASIS Programs
* Annie Cornett, Therapeutic Riding Instructor, People & Animal Learning Services (PALS)
* Emily Agness, School Counselor, Pike Township Schools
* Leigh Epperson, Adult Inpatient Case Manager, St. Vincent Hospital
* Sandy Lampley, Training Coordinator, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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FALL CAREER AND INTERNSHIP FAIR
Wednesday, September 21, 4-7 p.m.
Alumni Hall, Indiana Memorial Union

This fair gives IU students from a variety of liberal arts majors the opportunity to connect with organizations recruiting entry-level positions and/or internships. All majors are welcome to attend.

Organizations attending as of 8/29/11:

* Abercrombie & Fitch
* Aerotek
* Altria Group Distribution Company
* American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (Gold Sponsor)
* American Greetings Corporation
* Baxter Bio Pharma Solutions (Gold Sponsor)
* Beckman Coulter, Inc.
* Bon Ton Stores
* Brooksource and Technical Youth
* C.H. Robinson Worldwide (Platinum Sponsor)
* CDW Corporation (Platinum Sponsor)
* Cargill
* Christole, Inc.
* CIGNA
* Cincinnati Children's Research Foundation
* City Year Chicago
* Cook, Inc.
* Cook Pharmica, LLC
* Corporate Executive Board (Silver Sponsor)
* Coyote Logistics
* The Defense Finance and Accounting Service
* Discover Financial Services
* DISH Network
* Eli Lilly & Co. (Platinum Sponsor)
* Enterprise Rent-a-Car (Silver Sponsor)
* Epic
* Farmers Insurance
* Ferguson, a Wolseley Company
* First Investors Corporation
* FitzMark, Inc.
* Gannett Digital Ventures DESC
* Gardner Denver
* General Mills
* Governor Bob Orr Entrepreneurial Fellowship
* Hillstone Restaurant Group
* Indiana General Assembly Internship Program
* Indiana INTERNnet
* Indiana State Senate Internship Program
* Indiana University - Office of State Relations
* Internal Revenue Service
* itelligence
* IU in DC Washington Leadership Program
* JCPenney
* JET Program
* Kohl's Department Stores (Platinum Sponsor)
* Leo Burnett
* Macy's, Inc.
* Marine Officer Programs
* Maxim Healthcare Services
* Monarch Beverage Co., Inc.
* News America Marketing
* Northwestern Mutual
* The Nielsen Company (Silver Sponsor)
* Peace Corps of the United States
* PetSmart
* Procter & Gamble - Scientific Research & Development Division
* Quad/Graphics
* Red Frog Events
* Ross Stores
* Schneider Logistics
* Sears Holdings Corporation
* Sherwin-Williams
* Steel Dynamics
* Target Stores
* Total Quality Logistics
* Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America
* US Army Corps of Engineers
* USDA APHIS PPQ
* Victoria Secret/BBW (Limited Brands)
* Von Maur
* Walgreens

Learn more about participating employers through your myIUcareers account.

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PEACE CORPS INFORMATION SESSION
Thursday, September 22, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

"Peace requires the simple but powerful recognition that what we have in common as human beings is more important and crucial than what divides us." - Sargent Shriver

Do you want to expand your skills, use your creativity and travel? Peace Corps may be the opportunity for you, with international work assignments in more than 70 countries. Immerse yourself in a new culture and language and use your skills to help others.

Peace Corps service offers some excellent benefits: student loan deferral, full medical and dental coverage, a living stipend, a readjustment allowance of $7,425 upon completion of service, graduate school opportunities, and 24 vacation days a year.

Join us for an information session where you can meet with a recruiter and talk to returned volunteers. All are welcome.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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CORPORATE EXECUTIVE BOARD INFORMATION SESSION Thursday, September 22, 6-7 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Please join Corporate Executive Board for a night of networking and information on our company and the Business Development Associate role.

To drive corporate performance, senior executives at the world's leading organizations use CEB to help them and their teams with actionable insights, analytic tools, and advisory support to quickly and confidently focus efforts on what they need to know, and do, next. We provide essential information by analyzing and disseminating the most successful practices from our connected global network of clients.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANY - ACTUARIAL INFORMATION SESSION Thursday September 22, 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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INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS WITH WESTERN AND SOUTHERN FINANCIAL GROUP Thursday, September 29, 9:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Interested in learning more about a career in financial services? A recruiter for Western and Southern Financial Group will hold 45-minute informational interviews to answer your questions and provide information about career opportunities with Western and Southern Financial Group

Sign up for a time slot through your myIUcareers account under the "On Campus Interviews" tab.

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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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