Monday, September 17, 2012

IUCareers.com Weekly Update: September 17-23


IN THIS ISSUE:

 

1.            Save the Date! Fall Career and Internship Fair

2.            IU Career & Internship Fair App on IU Mobile

3.            Career Fair Shuttle Bus

4.            NEW Morning Drop-In Advising

5.            Resume Submission Deadlines

6.            Featured Job and Internship Postings

7.            Employer Panel: Marketing Yourself for the Job & Internship Search

8.            Government Networking Night

9.            International Work: Government & Corporate Employers

10.          Getting Into Graduate School

11.          IU Bloomington Virtual Graduate School Fair

12.          Upcoming Employer Information Sessions

13.          Employer Office Hours

14.          Get Academic Credit for your Internship! Apply for ASCS-Q398, W498, or W499

15.          Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn

16.          Benefits of myIUcareers

 

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1. Save the Date! Fall Career and Internship Fair

 

Wednesday, September 19, 2-4 p.m., 4-7 p.m.

Harry Gladstein Fieldhouse, Indoor Track Facility - 17th Street

 

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.

 

The first two hours of the fair (from 2-4 p.m.) are open to the students from the following Scholarship Programs at IUB:

 

- The Wells Scholars Program

- The Science, Technology, & Research Scholars (STARS)

- The Hudson and Holland Scholars Program

- The Liberal Arts & Management Program (LAMP)

- The Hutton Honors College      

- The Cox Scholars

- Phi Beta Kappa

- IU's Veteran population

 

The fair will be open to the general student population from 4-7 p.m.

 

More than 100 employers are registered for the event.  Follow this link to find out more information and what companies will be attending:  http://www.indiana.edu/~career/services/events/index.php?event_type=&event_id=1554

 

To view our program booklet online, visit http://snack.to/fu3fb3l9.

 

More information about employers can be found through your myIUcareers account.

 

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2. IU Career & Internship Fair App on IU Mobile

 

Check out the Career Development Center's app on IU Mobile for directions to the fair, a list of attending employers, and more!

 

Download the IU Mobile Application from your smartphone and browse to find the IU CAREER + INTERNSHIP FAIR button.

 

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3. Career Fair Shuttle Bus

 

There will be a special Career Fair Shuttle Bus taking students to the Fall Career and Internship Fair. Pickups will be in two spots - in front of the Indiana Memorial Union at the 7th and Woodlawn stop and another on Jordan Ave. across from the Career Development Center on the IU Health Center side of Jordan. The buses will drop students off outside of the Gladstein Fieldhouse and return to the Indiana Memorial Union.

 

These buses will run every 15 minutes from 1:30 -7:15 p.m.

 

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4.  NEW Morning Drop-In Advising

 

Monday & Thursday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Monday - Friday: 12:30 - 4 p.m.

 

No appointment necessary!

Our office is located at 625 N. Jordan, the northwest corner of Jordan and 10th. 

 

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.

 

For more information about our advising services, go to our website: http://www.indiana.edu/~career/services/advising/undergrad_advising.php

 

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5. Resume Submission Deadlines for On-Campus Interviews

 

Listed below are submission deadlines for the next month. To access the full list of on-campus interviews and view resume submissions that you qualify for, log into your myIUcareers account which can be accessed from iucareers.com.  Once logged in, hover over "On-Campus" tab at top of screen; select "Interviews I'm Qualified for."

 

9/17 - State Farm Insurance Company, Actuarial Intern, Actuarial Analyst Trainee

9/18 - Cargill, Quality Management Chemist & Quality Management Chemist Intern

9/20 - Total Quality Logistics, Sales Account Executive

9/21 - Chico's FAS, Executive Management Training Program - Merchandising

9/21 - The Hartford, Associate Claim Representative

9/24 - Consolidated Graphics, Leadership Development Program

9/25 - PepsiCo/Pepsi Beverages Company, Sales Development Program

9/25 - Mutual of Omaha, Financial and Insurance Advisor Indiana and Ohio Division

9/26 - Ross Stores, Assistant Buyer Intern & Location Planning Analyst Intern

9/26 - PepsiCo/Pepsi Beverages Company, Supply Chain Manufacturing & Warehouse

10/1 - ArcelorMittal USA, Associate Environmental Engineer

10/2 - Kohl's, Store Management Trainee, Store Management Intern, Loss Prevention Internship, Merchandise Analyst Trainee, Merchandise Analyst Intern, Product Development Trainee, & Product Management Intern   

10/3 - Eli Lily, Manufacturing Scientist & Manufacturing Scientist Internship

10/3 - Walgreens, Community Management Internship

10/4 - Abercrombie & Fitch Leadership Development Program, Brand Senses

10/4 - Coca Cola Refreshments, Sales Leadership Associate & Sales Summer Associate

10/4 - News America Marketing, Account Coordinator

 

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6. Featured Job and Internship Postings

 

To access the full list of position postings and learn more about the positions, log into your myIUcareers account which can be accessed from iucareers.com.  Once logged in, hover over "Job Search" tab at top of screen and select "Job Search."

 

Full-Time (Professional)

 

- Wireless Sales Representative, Verizon Retailer

- Staff Scientist, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

- Junior High School Spanish Teacher, Marion Community Schools

- Family Intervention Specialist, Youth Villages

 

Internships

 

- Marketing Intern, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

- Intern at Obama for America's Chicago HQ, Obama for America

- Food Writers, Local Food Bloomington

- Event Operations Intern, Indiana Sports Corporation

 

Part-Time

 

- Campus Representative, The Princeton Review

- Centerstone, Live in House Monitor

- Kitchen Staff, Five Guys Burgers & Fries

- Energy/Sustainability Writer, The Daily Energy Report

 

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7. Employer Panel: Marketing Yourself for the Job & Internship Search

 

Tuesday, September 18, 4 - 5:30 p.m.

Georgian Room, Indiana Memorial Union

 

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 include:

- Chico's

- Chrysler

- City Year Chicago

- Dyson

- Pep Promotions

- Procter & Gamble

 

For more information, go to the event website:


 

REQUIRED: Please RSVP through your myIUcareers account, accessible at iucareers.com. Once logged in, click on the "Career Events" tab at top of website and select the event. Click the "Register for Event" button.

 

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8. Government Networking Night

 

Tuesday, September 18, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Oak Room, Indiana Memorial Union

 

Please join IU Alumni and professionals from the law enforcement and security industries for an evening of networking. Guest speakers will participate in a panel discussion focusing on their career paths, organizational opportunities, and will provide advice for students entering the world-of-work. There will be light refreshments and an opportunity to mingle with guest speakers.

 

Panelists include:

- Smithsonian Institution

- Department of Labor

- Environmental Protection Agency

- Center for Disease Control

 

For more information, go to the event website:


 

REQUIRED: Please dress in business casual attire (dress shirt with dress pants or skirt).

 

REQUIRED: Please RSVP through your myIUcareers account, accessible at iucareers.com. Once logged in, click on the "Career Events" tab at top of website and select the event. Click the "Register for Event" button.

 

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9.  International Work: Government & Corporate Employers

 

Thursday, September 20, 6:30-9 p.m.

Georgian Room, Indiana Memorial Union

 

The purpose of the event is to provide students the opportunity to learn the specifics of the government hiring process and career paths, and then learn the same from private and corporate employers. All employers will be present at the networking hour.

 

Event Schedule:

6:30-7:30pm - Government Employer Panel

7:30-8:00pm - Networking

8:00-9:00pm - Corporate Employer Panel

 

Panelists Include:

- NSA (National Security Agency)

- CIA

- US Department of Commerce: US Commercial Service

- U.S. Department of State

- Peace Corps

- ConocoPhillips

- Roche

- Chemonics

- Procter & Gamble

- Cook

 

For more information, go to the event website:


 

REQUIRED: Please dress in business casual attire (dress shirt with dress pants or skirt).

 

REQUIRED: Please RSVP through your myIUcareers account, accessible at iucareers.com. Once logged in, click on the "Career Events" tab at top of website and select the event. Click the "Register for Event" button.

 

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10. Getting into Graduate School

 

Tuesday, September 25, 6:30-8:00pm

Frangipani Room, Indiana Memorial Union

 

Are You Considering Graduate School?

Learn how to prepare by gaining valuable information on how to decide if graduate school is right for you, choosing and researching programs, funding, and many other topics.

 

Want to Meet Professionals That Can Help?

Immediately following the presentation you will have the opportunity to meet professionals from departments across campus and current graduate students who can help you in your journey.

 

For more information, go to the event website:


 

REQUIRED: Please RSVP through your myIUcareers account, accessible at iucareers.com. Once logged in, click on the "Career Events" tab at top of website and select the event. Click the "Register for Event" button.

 

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11. IU Bloomington Virtual Graduate School Fair

 

Thursday, September 27, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Virtual

 

Chat live with a graduate school recruiter or admissions representative to gain important information about graduate school programs. This fair will provide you with the convenience of choosing chat times that accommodate your schedule. To register for the virtual event please visit http://www.iub.careereco.net/.

 

For more information, go to the event website:


 

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12. Upcoming Employer Information Sessions

 

To find additional information about upcoming Information Sessions, visit our Events Calendar website: http://www.indiana.edu/~career/services/events/.

 

For all events, please RSVP through your myIUcareers account, accessible at iucareers.com. Once logged in, click "Career Events" tab at top of website; select event. On event screen, click "Register for Event" button.

 

MONARCH BEVERAGE

Monday, September 17, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Career Development Center: 625 N. Jordan Ave

 

AMWAY

Tuesday, September 18, 7 - 8 p.m.

Maple Room, Indiana Memorial Union

 

PEACE CORPS

Tuesday, September 18, 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Maple Room, Indiana Memorial Union

 

TURNER BROADCASTING

Tuesday, September 18, 6 - 7 p.m.

Georgian Room, Indiana Memorial Union

 

CIA

Wednesday, September 19, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Career Development Center: 625 N. Jordan Ave

 

DISH NETWORK

Wednesday, September 19, 8 - 9 p.m.

Career Development Center: 625 N. Jordan Ave

 

CHEMONICS

Thursday, September 20, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Walnut Room, Indiana Memorial Union

 

DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM

Thursday, September 20, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Career Development Center: 625 N. Jordan Ave

 

DYSON

Thursday, September 20, 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Career Development Center: 625 N. Jordan Ave

 

STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANY

Thursday, September 27, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Career Development Center: 625 N. Jordan Ave

 

TOP CHICAGO

Thursday, September 27, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Career Development Center: 625 N. Jordan Ave

 

PEACE CORPS

Wednesday, October 3, 5:30-7 p.m.

Career Development Center: 625 N. Jordan Ave.

 

THE HARTFORD

Thursday, October 4, 5-7 p.m.

Career Development Center: 625 N. Jordan Ave.

 

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13. Employer Office Hours

 

An office hour hosted by an employer is an open, non-restricted interview schedule. To participate, you must sign up through your myIUcareer account. After logging in, hover over "On-Campus Interviews" and click "Interviews I'm Qualified for." Then, select appropriate employer and follow the on-screen instructions.

 

OFFICE HOURS WITH DYSON

Tuesday, September 18, 1 - 3:30 p.m.

Career Development Center: 625 N. Jordan Ave.

 

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14. Get Academic Credit for your Internship! Apply for ASCS-Q398, W498, or W499

 

Everyone knows that internships can be stellar additions to your resume. You can also reflect your internship experience on your transcript by taking one of the Career Development Center's Internship Courses.

 

ASCS Q398 provides up to 3 academic credits for your internship, depending on the number of hours you will be working.

 

ASCS W498 and W499 are non-credit options which will reflect your work experience on your transcript and allow you to maintain your half-time or full-time student status while you are doing your internship.

 

The fall application deadline for ASCS Q398/W498/W499 is October 1st.

 

To learn more about course requirements and the application process, go to http://www.indiana.edu/~career/services/courses/q398_w499.php

 

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15. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn

 

Join the Career Development Center's Fan page on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to receive updates on events and services, interesting career news, and much more.

 



LinkedIn: IU Career Development Center and Arts & Sciences Career Services--Group Page

 

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16. Benefits of myIUcareers

 

Set up your FREE online account at iucareers.com. myIUcareers is the first place to look for local and national full- and part-time job postings, internships, and externships.  Unlike large job boards, myIUcareers is restricted only to IU students, so you face less competition. Other benefits include:

 

- Participate in on-campus interviews for internship and full-time employment

 

- Search IU targeted online postings for part-time, internship, fellowship, work-study, and full-time positions

 

- Access to events calendar: on-campus interviews, information sessions, employer info sessions, career fairs, and networking nights

 

- RSVP for office events

 

- Obtain contact information for employers

 

For more information, go to:


 

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