Monday, September 19, 2011

Career Development Center Newsletter September 19-23

IN THIS ISSUE:

* DON'T FORGET TO VISIT DROP-IN ADVISING!
* ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS (RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES)
* 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
* DUNNHUMBYUSA RECEIPT ACTIVITY
* DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION
* DOW AGROSCIENCES 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):

9/23/2011: 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
9/30/2011: ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR, Sales/Management Trainee, Schedule ID 268
10/3/2011: TOYS R US, Store Management Trainee, Schedule ID 265
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
10/12/2011: ALTRIA SALES & DISTRIBUTION, Territory Sales Manager, Sales Internship, Schedule ID 264
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
10/25/2011: FARMERS INSURANCE, Agency Manager, Schedule ID 266

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

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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.

Panelists from the following organizations will be present:

* Bacterin International
* City Year Chicago
* Limited Brands
* Red Frog Events
* U.S. Department of State

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 9/19/11:

* 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
* Royal United Mortgage
* 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
* Toys"R"Us, Inc.
* U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
* USDA APHIS PPQ
* U.S. Department of State
* Vectren Corporation
* Victoria Secret/BBW (Limited Brands)
* Von Maur
* Walgreens
* Wal-Mart Stores Inc

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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DUNNHUMBYUSA RECEIPT ACTIVITY
Friday, September 23, 1-2:30 p.m.
Career Development Center: 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Join Dunnhumby recruiters for a hands-on activity and look into the type of work this great company does.

The receipt activity will:

* Expose you to a type of data that Dunnhumby utilizes
* Present you with familiar information to explain what it is Dunnhumby actually does
* Demonstrate the power of data - for both a retailer and CPG
* Create an interactive and engaging classroom experience
* Provide you with real world success stories/case studies

Reminder - In order to participate in the receipt activity, students will need to attend the Dunnhumby information session on Wednesday, September 21 from 7-9:30 p.m. at Nick's English Hut. If you are interested in working for Dunnhumby, attendance at both events is required.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION Monday, September 26, 5-7 p.m.
Ballantine Hall, Room 109

Are you a college student who is looking for: A paid internship opportunity that will stand out on a résumé? A chance to work with world-renowned leadership and gain useful, transferable skills? A custom-designed learning curriculum that offers opportunity to gain college credit? An opportunity to meet people from around the world, make lifelong friends, and have fun? As a part of the Disney College Program at the Disneyland® Resort in Anaheim, California, or Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida, participants can take part in the internship of a lifetime. While working in front line roles at our Theme Parks and Resorts, participants will network with leaders, learn transferable skills, gain real-world experience, and be a part of a team of Cast Members from hundreds of job disciplines. Participants on the Disney College Program also custom design a learning curriculum that best suits their needs and interests, complete education courses and specialized learning activities, and can possibly earn college credit while doing so. Each program offers its own unique opportunities, so get started today by exploring which is best suited for you!

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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DOW AGROSCIENCES INFORMATION SESSION
Wednesday, September 28, 9:30-10:00 a.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Attention Chemistry students: Learn more about current careers and research at Dow AgroSciences.

Dow AgroSciences LLC, based in Indianapolis 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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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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