Career Center Weekly Update
September 10, 2018
UGA Career Center
APPOINTMENTS: Call (706) 542-3375 or schedule your appointment on Handshake. No appointments are scheduled via email.
Drop-in hours are regularly held Monday-Friday from 12:00-2:00 PM in the Career Center multipurpose room. Check for your career consultant's satellite hours here.
Email: career@uga.edu
Website: career.uga.edu
Location: Clark Howell Hall, South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA, United States
Phone: (706) 542-3375
Facebook: facebook.com/UGACareerCenter
Twitter: @ugacareercenter
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Graduating Soon? Complete the UGA Career Outcomes Survey and Enter to Win a $500 Prize!
The Career Center is currently collecting employment data on all 2018 UGA graduates. Complete the survey for a chance to win a prize valued at $500. The winner of the $500 prize drawing may choose from a predetermined list of items, including DJI Phantom Drone, Xbox One X, PS4 Pro Game Console, 55” Sharp TV, Apple Watch, and more.
Post-graduation data is completely confidential, and is utilized in ranking procedures to increase the value of your degree, as well as to provide career guidance to current UGA students and alumni.
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Arch Ready: The Right (and Wrong) Way to Network
Date: Tuesday, September 11
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: MLC, Room 102
Attending this interactive Arch Ready workshop will provide you an opportunity to:
(1) Learn the basics of networking and its benefits in your job search.
(2) Develop a strong elevator pitch.
(3) Discover what you can do right now to ensure you have a strong and flourishing network when you need it.
No RSVP required for this event / No need to "join" this event.
Resume Critique Days
Date: Wednesday, September 12; Thursday, September 13; Monday, September 17
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00pm
Location: Tate Student Center, Grand Hall (5th Floor)
Drop by for a 10 minute resume critique. Bring a hard copy of your resume. No appointment necesssary.
Arch Ready: Career Fair Prep
Date: Monday, September 17
Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Location: MLC, Room 101
The Fall Career and Internship Fair is just a few days away! Discover what you can do to make the most of your career fair experience. Hear from experts on how and why you should plan and prepare a personal introduction, what attire to wear, and how to make your conversations with recruiters memorable.
In this session, you will learn:
- How to identify resources to conduct employer research prior to attending the Career Fair
- How to develop and demonstrate a 20-30 second introduction/elevator pitch
- How to identify appropriate business professional attire to wear to career fairs
Pre-registration is NOT required
L.I.V.E. ORISE Department of Defense Virtual Career Fair
Date: Wednesday, September 19
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Online
Looking for a cutting-edge research opportunity at a top-tier federal facility? The next step in your search is just a click away! Join us from 11a.m.- 3 p.m. EST Wednesday, September 19, 2018, for the L.I.V.E. ORISE Department of Defense Sponsors Virtual Career Fair and discover the variety of programs offered at Department of Defense facilities nationwide.
During L.I.V.E., you can interact with DoD Scientists, ORISE recruiters, explore program booths and learn about the ORISE experience.
Whether you are an undergraduate, a recent graduate or a graduate student, you'll be able to find a program at ORISE that best fits your career goals.
Check out our current openings.
Meet Your Career Consultant
Click here to identify your Career Consultant. Click on their name to learn more about their background, walk-in hours, and satellite hours.
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