Monday, September 12, 2011

Career Development Center Newsletter September 12-16

IN THIS ISSUE:

* DON'T FORGET TO VISIT DROP-IN ADVISING!
* ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS (RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES)
* TWISTED LIMB PAPERWORKS INTERNSHIP INFORMATION
* THE GRADUATE SCHOOL SERIES: SESSION I - GETTING INTO GRADUATE SCHOOL
* THE GRADUATE SCHOOL SERIES: SESSION II - THE APPLICATION PROCESS
* PROCTER & GAMBLE CONSUMER AND MARKET KNOWLEDGE INFORMATION SESSION
* RESUME CRITIQUES & MOCK INTERVIEWS WITH PROCTER & GAMBLE (CONSUMER & MARKET KNOWLEDGE DIVISION)
* COUNSELING AND SOCIAL WORK NETWORKING NIGHT
* EMPLOYER PANEL: MARKETING YOURSELF FOR THE JOB AND INTERNSHIP SEARCH
* FALL CAREER AND INTERNSHIP FAIR
* PEACE CORPS INFORMATION SESSION
* CORPORATE EXECUTIVE BOARD INFORMATION SESSION
* STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANY - ACTUARIAL INFORMATION SESSION
* DISH NETWORK INFORMATION SESSION
* INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS WITH WESTERN AND SOUTHERN FINANCIAL GROUP
* WORKFORCE RECRUITMENT PROGRAM (WRP) FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES - REGISTER NOW!

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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
9/17/2011: BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS HOLDING, INC., Finance/Accounting Navigator, Job ID 260
9/22/2011: CARGILL, IT Intern, Schedule ID 261
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
9/26/11: WADDELL & REED, INC., Financial Advisor, Schedule ID 255
9/27/2011: SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, Management Trainee, Schedule ID 245
9/28/2011: KOHL'S DEPARTMENT STORES, Merchandise Analyst Trainee, Merchandise Analyst Intern, Product Management Intern, Product Development Coordinator, Store Management Trainee, Store Management Intern, Schedule ID 254
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
10/6/2011: NEWS AMERICA MARKETING, Account Coordinator, Schedule ID 259
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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TWISTED LIMB PAPERWORKS INTERNSHIP INFORMATION SESSION Tuesday, September 13, 6:30-8 p.m.
Twisted Limb Paperworks Studio, 1122 S. Morton St. (Near the corner of Morton and Grimes)

Students! Join us for an information session at the local eco-friendly art studio, Twisted Limb Paperworks to learn about semester-long internships available in:

* Studio Art
* Graphic Design
* Media Communications and Marketing

Be some of the first guests at our newly remodeled and colorful studio and showroom on the B-line Trail. Internships are eligible for up to three credit hours and are open to Studio Art, Art History, Graphic Design, Journalism, English, Communications & Culture, and Marketing Majors. There will be a presentation and tour, so please arrive at or just before 6:30. Please bring your resume, references, and class schedule.

You are encouraged to visit our website to learn more about our 12-year old recycled paper making and invitation company and our commitment to environmentally conscious business practices. If you have any questions, please e-mail

sheryl@twistedlimbpaper.com or call 812-333-3151.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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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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PROCTER & GAMBLE CONSUMER AND MARKET KNOWLEDGE INFORMATION SESSION Wednesday, September 14, 2 p.m.
Hutton Honors College, 811 E. 7th Street

Procter & Gamble's Consumer and Market Knowledge function will be presenting a recruiting/information session exclusively to juniors and seniors in the College of Arts and Sciences. Interested students are encouraged to attend if they are interested in learning more about internship and full-time employment opportunities with Procter & Gamble's consumer understanding organization, Consumer and Market Knowledge (CMK). The presentation will be led by P&G CMK managers who are IU College of Arts and Sciences Alumni and will include information about what makes students from diverse fields of study successful at P&G.

P&G manufactures and markets brands such as Tide, Crest, Pampers, Gillette, and Olay; it ranks in the top 5 of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in the World, P&G's Consumer and Market Knowledge function is an industry-leading consumer understanding powerhouse that guides business strategy through consumer understanding and market insight.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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RESUME CRITIQUES & MOCK INTERVIEWS WITH PROCTER & GAMBLE (CONSUMER & MARKET KNOWLEDGE DIVISION) Thursday, September 15, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Avenue

Recruiters from Procter & Gamble will hold 30-minute resume critiques and mock interviews. Recruiters will also answer questions and provide information about career opportunities with the Procter & Gamble Consumer & Market Knowledge Division.

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

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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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Employer Panel: Marketing Yourself for the Job and Internship Search Tuesday, September 20, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Jordan Hall 124

What does it take to effectively market yourself as a young professional? Join a diverse panel of employers that actively recruit students through the Career Development Center for a panel discussion, Q&A and networking. Employers will provide advice on effective networking/job search strategies, resume/cover letter development, interview preparation and negotiation and the college-to-work transition.

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 9/12/11:

* Abercrombie & Fitch
* Adayana
* Aerotek
* Aflac
* Altria Group Distribution Company
* American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (Gold Sponsor)
* American Income Life Insurance Company
* American Greetings Corporation
* Bacterin International Inc.
* Baxter Bio Pharma Solutions (Gold Sponsor)
* Beckman Coulter, Inc.
* Bob's Gym & Fitness Center
* 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
* Consolidated Graphics
* Cook, Inc.
* Cook Pharmica, LLC
* Corporate Executive Board (Silver Sponsor)
* Coyote Logistics
* The Defense Finance and Accounting Service
* Discover Financial Services
* DISH Network
* Drug Enforcement Administration
* Duro Bag Manufacturing Co.
* Eli Lilly & Co. (Platinum Sponsor)
* Enterprise Rent-a-Car (Silver Sponsor)
* Entertainment Cruises
* Epic
* Farmers Insurance
* Ferguson, a Wolseley Company
* Finish Line Inc. (The)
* 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
* Indy Star (The)
* Internal Revenue Service
* INROADS, Inc.
* itelligence
* IU in DC Washington Leadership Program
* JCPenney
* JET Program
* Kohl's Department Stores (Platinum Sponsor)
* Lincoln Financial Group - Group Protection
* 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
* SmarTravel LLC
* Steel Dynamics
* Target Stores
* Teach For America
* Total Quality Logistics
* Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America
* US Army Corps of Engineers
* USDA APHIS PPQ
* Vectren Corporation
* 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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DISH NETWORK INFORMATION SESSION
Thursday, September 22, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Persimmon Room, Indiana Memorial Union

Intelligence. Creativity. Innovation. These are the things you'll find at DISH Network. We offer individualized career paths for dynamic, talented individuals who are ready to be rewarded and recognized. When you work here, you can write your story at the same time you help write ours.

We are currently recruiting for full-time positions at our Corporate Headquarters in Denver, Colorado and have positions available in the following departments:

* Marketing
* Human Resources
* Information Technology
* Programming
* Operations
* Sales
* Service
* Finance (Accounting, Audit & Tax)

If you are interested in a full-time position with DISH, please see our posting on the Career Center Website and apply by 9/14/2011. We will be holding on-campus interviews on 9/23/2011.

**Pre-select candidates will be given first priority for an interview. A limited number of interviews may be available after the pre-select deadline if you visit us at the Fall Internship and Career Fair on 9/21 or the Kelley Marketing

Career Fair on 9/22.

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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WORKFORCE RECRUITMENT PROGRAM (WRP) FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES - REGISTER NOW!

The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) is Co-Sponsored by the Office of Disability Employment Policy, U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Applicants for the program must:

* Have a disability AND
* Be a U.S. citizen AND
* Be enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education on a substantially full-time basis (unless the severity of the disability precludes the student from taking a substantially full-time load) to seek a degree OR
* Be enrolled in such an institution as a degree-seeking student taking less than a substantially full-time load in the enrollment period immediately prior to graduation OR
* Have graduated from such an institution within the past year

Candidates are required to complete their applications in the WRP website prior to the date of their interview.

To register, visit https://wrp.gov/StudentRegisterInstructionPre.do. The registration deadline is Monday, October 10. More information can be found on myIUcareers: Job ID 13127.

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