Career Development Center Newsletter

Career Development Center Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE:

* ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS (RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES)
* INPIRG INFORMATION SESSION (4 SESSIONS)
* GEOGRAPHY, GEOLOGY, AND GIS NETWORKING NIGHT
* 2012 BIG TEN CAREER EXPO PRESENTED BY BACTERIN INTERNATIONAL
* DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION
* HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION NETWORKING NIGHT
* INTERNATIONAL WORK: CAREERS WITH NGOs and IGOs
* EARLY-BIRD RESUME CRITIQUES
* INTERVIEW SPACE AT THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER

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ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS (RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES):

3/10/2012: SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, Management Trainee, Schedule ID 309
3/19/2012: GANNETT DIGITAL VENTURES DESC, Inside Sales Representative, 313
3/27/2012: ROSS STORES, Assistant Buyer Intern, Schedule ID 311
3/27/2012: ROSS STORES, Location Planning Analyst Intern, Schedule ID 312

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

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INPIRG INFORMATION SESSION (4 SESSIONS)
Tuesday, March 6, 12-1 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.
Wednesday, March 7, 12-1 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.

INPIRG is a state-based public interest advocacy group. This year we are hiring graduating college students who will work on a range of public interest issues, from protecting and improving public health to making college more affordable and working for more and better public transportation.

Our staff make an impact on these and many other public interest issues. Meet the campus organizer here at IU who has recruited and trained students on how to effectively organize campaigns that help build support for clean energy legislation, alleviate poverty and increase voter turnout among our generation.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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GEOGRAPHY, GEOLOGY, AND GIS NETWORKING NIGHT
Thursday, March 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
DeVault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th St.

Networking Nights is a collaborative event hosted by the IU Career Development Center and the IU Student Alumni Association. It is a night created to provide students the opportunity to learn the art of networking through interaction with professionals in their field of interest.

Please join IU Alumni and career professionals in the fields of geography, geology, and geographic information systems for an evening of networking. Guest speakers will participate in a panel discussion focusing on their career paths, organizational opportunities, and sharing advice for students entering the world-of-work. An introduction to networking will follow with light refreshments and the opportunity to mingle with the guest speakers.

Panelists include:

* Jeff Ehman, Director of Midwest Operations, Image Matters LLC
* Deborah Peters, President and Founder, Quality Environmental Professionals Inc.
* Tom Skirvin, Chief Geologist, Rincon Energy, LLC
* Becky Warren, Geologist, CountryMark
* Jack Wittman, National Director of GeoSciences, Layne Christensen Company

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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2012 BIG TEN CAREER EXPO PRESENTED BY BACTERIN INTERNATIONAL
Friday, March 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Indianapolis, Union Station

The Big Ten Career Expo is a great place to look for a job, internship or new opportunity. It is open exclusively to students and alumni of the 12 Big Ten universities. This Career Fair is not like others - In a survey following the 2011 Expo, 83% of the employers said they would contact students and alumni for job openings.

Expo Information:

* Free to attend!
* Open only to Big Ten students and alumni
* Cyber cafe for students and alumni - career counselors will be available to give pointers on interviewing and offer suggestions on how to make improvements to your resume which you can then edit and print on computers and printers provided in the cafe
* Free breakout sessions - The Sporting Life: Careers in Sports and Accelerate Your Brand with Social Media
* Win basketball tickets throughout the day
* Register on-line and attend and be entered in drawing for a new iPad
* Reduced ticket prices for Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament (current students only and available through university ticket offices)

Visit http://www.bigtencareerexpo.com/ for more information.

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DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION
Wednesday, March 21, 5:30-7 p.m.
Fine Arts 102

Are you a college student who is looking for: A paid internship opportunity that will stand out on a resume? 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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HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION NETWORKING NIGHT
Thursday, March 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
DeVault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th St.

Networking Nights is a collaborative event hosted by the IU Career Development Center and the IU Student Alumni Association. It is a night created to provide students the opportunity to learn the art of networking through interaction with professionals in their field of interest.

Please join IU Alumni and career professionals in the healthcare administration field for an evening of networking. Guest speakers will participate in a panel discussion focusing on their career paths, organizational opportunities, and sharing advice for students entering the world-of-work. An introduction to networking will follow with light refreshments and the opportunity to mingle with the guest speakers.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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INTERNATIONAL WORK: CAREERS WITH NGOs and IGOs
Friday, March 30, 1-3 p.m.
Whittenberger Auditorium, Indiana Memorial Union

Want to work for an international organization? Interested in human rights, relief, development and public health? Plan to attend IU Bloomington's 2nd annual career event focused on international non-governmental and governmental organizations. This event will include a panel discussion, networking and resource tables for each organization.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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EARLY-BIRD RESUME CRITIQUES
Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Nervous about the "real world?" Not sure about how to prepare? Need help making or updating your resume? The Career Development Center and Arts & Sciences Career Services is now offering early-bird resume critiques in addition to regular drop-in advising hours.

Questions? Call 812.855.5234.

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INTERVIEW SPACE AT THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Do you have an upcoming phone or Skype interview? Don't worry about roommate distractions, dropped calls, or slow internet connections - reserve one of the Career Development Center's Interview Suites! To learn more or make a reservation, contact Jeremy Harmon at (812)-855-0576 or jeharmon@indiana.edu.

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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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Career Development Center and Arts & Sciences Career Services, on the corner of 10th and Jordan, (812)855-5234, www.iucareers.com or www.indiana.edu/~career