Career Center Weekly Update
August 27, 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
First Year Welcome Event
Date: Wednesday, August 29
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Creswell TV Lounge
Welcome to UGA! All first-year students are invited to join the UGA Career Center for free Jittery Joe's coffee, Insomnia cookies, and tons of giveaways! You will have the chance to meet your Career Consultant, gather resources, and learn how the UGA Career Center can help you throughout your college career!
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Part-Time Job and Internship Survey - Enter to Win Beats by Dre Headphones!
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.
Apply for these (and 9,300+ additional) positions via Handshake!
Disney College Program Application is Now Open
The Disney College Program application is now open! Interested students can visit DisneyCollegeProgram.com and apply for Spring 2019 opportunities from now until October 19. Management Internship and Professional Internship applications are also available on DisneyInterns.com.
Building Codes Consultant - Georgia Department of Community Affairs
FANGINEER - Georgia Athletic Hospitality (GAH)
Are you interested in a behind-the-scenes look into the world of premium seating and hospitality within UGA Athletics? Do you have exceptional customer service skills and love supporting the UGA Bulldogs? Georgia Athletic Hospitality (GAH) wants you to become a FANGINEER today! The GAH Team is hiring FANGINEERs to join the FANGINEER staff for the 2018 Georgia Football season. You could be part of an exclusive team that provides the best game day service to UGA donors and fans.
What you will do:
1. Greet donors and fans as they enter the premium areas at Sanford Stadium.
2. Work within a group of over 70+ FANGINEERs to provide outstanding service in all premium club areas.
3. Assist in pre-game set up and post-game break down for UGA football games.
Arch Ready: Building and Leveraging Your LinkedIn Profile
Date: Tuesday, August 28
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: MLC, Room 102
Learn why LinkedIn is one of the most valuable career development tools to date. By harnessing the power of LinkedIn, you can network with professionals in and beyond your own traditional circles. In this workshop you’ll learn how to create a LinkedIn profile that makes recruiters notice you, look for opportunities to engage and connect with leaders in your field, and discover how to stand out as a thought leader in your field.
Takeaways:
- Learn how to create a robust profile
- Discover how to find and add new connections
- Grow your industry knowledge by following LinkedIn Groups
Pre-registration is NOT required.
Arch Ready: Applying to Graduate School
Date: Wednesday, August 29
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: MLC, Room 101
In this session you will learn how to:
Identify common requirements for graduate school admissions such as testing, recommendation letters, and more
Gain an understanding of typical graduate school timelines
Display an awareness of key reflective questions prospective graduate students should consider
Pre-registration is NOT required.
UGA Accounting Career Fair
Date: Thursday, August 30
Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Classic Center
The J. M. Tull School of Accounting Annual Career Fair connects UGA undergraduate and graduate accounting students with 50+ firms/companies. Attendance is reserved for accounting majors and recent accounting alumni only. Business professional dress is recommended.
Pre-registration is NOT required.
Arch Ready: Writing a Personal Statement
Date: Thursday, August 30
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: MLC, Room 102
Many graduate programs and high-demand majors at UGA require a personal statement as part of the application. What is the role of a personal statement in the admissions process? How can students craft strong statements, and what are some of the common challenges and mistakes of the writing process?
This event will cover "best practices" of personal statement development, including reflective questions and exercises that can be used in the process.
Pre-registration is NOT required.
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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