Jobs for Dawgs
2.5.18 | UGA Alumni Career Services
UGA Alumni Career Services
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Email: bjbagley@uga.edu
Website: http://career.uga.edu/alumni/alumni
Location: 3475 Lenox Rd. NE Suite 870 Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: 706-542-3375
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UGACareerCenter
Twitter: @ugacareercenter
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LinkedIn Question of the Week!
We received some amazing responses to last week's LinkedIn Question: "What was your very first job?" I really enjoyed reading about everyone's first work experiences whether you were mowing lawns, scooping ice cream, or in the mail room! I definitely suggest you share your answer or take a look at what everyone said by clicking here.
In light of all the nostalgic responses to last week's question, we wanted this week to be a follow up: What advice would you give to your 20 year old self? Share your answer with our UGA Alumni Association LinkedIn Group!
NEWSLETTER AT A GLANCE:
Career Counseling & Upcoming Webinars
- Make a Career Counseling/Coaching Appointment: Appointments are conducted Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm, both in-person at the Atlanta Alumni Center or via phone. Use Handshake to reserve your spot now!
- WEBINAR: How to Get Noticed for that Next Promotion Thursday, Feb. 8th 12:00-1:00pm EST
- WEBINAR: Cracking the Code: How to Create Executive Presence, Thursday, Feb. 22nd 12:00-1:00pm EST
- Alumni Virtual Resume & LinkedIn Critiques, Friday, Feb. 23rd 12:00-2:00pm EST
- Register with Handshake!
- Full and Part time Positions- take the time to check out Handshake postings!
- Check out opportunities with Southern Distinction, CarMax, Hope-Beckham Inc., Flower Foods, HZDG, and more!
- Government and Non-Profit Positions - Georgia Department of Health is hiring!
Continuing Education and Graduate Studies
- UGA Center for Continuing Education
Networking Events
- Alumni Events happening in Georgia, DC, and Philadelphia!
Career Resources
- Are you an August 2017, December 2017, or May 2018 graduate?
- Book an Alumni Career Counseling Appointment
- FEATURED Webinar: Career Transition Alumni Panel
Alumni Career Counseling & Coaching Sessions
Alumni have access to FREE career counseling, and appointments are available Monday-Friday between 8am-4pm, both in-person at the Atlanta Alumni Center (3475 Lenox Rd. NE) or via phone.
Topics can include: Resume/Cover Letter Critique, Mock Interview, Career Exploration, Job Search Strategies, Interest/Personality Assessments, Networking, LinkedIn and Social Media Engagement, and additional career-related topics.
HOW DO I MAKE AN APPOINTMENT?
We are now allowing alumni to book appointments online through Handshake with their career counselors, Bethany Mills and Laura Sims. If you have not yet registered with Handshake, please click here.
For step-by-step directions on how to make the appointment through Handshake, click here.
Click here to register for this webinar!
Whether you you’ve just started a new job or you’ve been with a company for years, understanding how to position yourself for a promotion is vital to your career growth and income. Why does it seem like some people are promoted effortlessly while others stay in the same position for years just trying to get noticed?
Advancing in your career involves having a positive attitude, the right strategy, and access to opportunities. Unfortunately, most professionals are never taught these skills and how to help create opportunities in a cohesive way. You’ll learn the 3 pitfalls that keep you stuck in your job and how to avoid them.
In addition, you will discover 5 ways to position yourself for that next promotion, so you are the obvious choice. This webinar is designed to help you stand out in the workplace and make an impact.
During this webinar, Porschia Parker, founder of Fly High Coaching and the Millennial Performance Institute, will help you:
- Understand what it really takes to get promoted and how to create your own career opportunities
- Learn the 3 pitfalls of professionals that keep them stuck in their job
- Discover 5 ways to position yourself for a promotion
Click here to register for this webinar!
Have you ever heard someone say that a person lacks executive presence? Have you thought to yourself- “what does that mean? Do I meet the standard?” The course is designed to define executive presence and how it applies to your career. You will learn techniques and best practices on how to conduct your job search and interviews like a c-suite professional. You will learn tips and tools that will change your career outlook – creating a quicker path to the top.
After this session, you will:
- Know the meaning of executive presence
- Learn tips to improve your executive presence
- Interview more confidently and impress your recruiter like an executive
Guest Speaker: Courtney Rhodes has been in the HR/Recruiting industry for over 5 years. In her previous roles, she has had a strong focus on Legal corporate recruiting. In addition, she has years of career coaching and development working professionals from various backgrounds. She is a UGA graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. In addition, she holds a Juris Doctor and Legal Law of Masters (LLM) in Taxation from Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
Currently, Courtney works as an Executive Recruiter for Lowe’s, a Fortune 40 organization. Her candidates are vice president level or higher. In addition, Courtney is the founder and operator of The Career Society. She helps professionals become more career-driven and take authority over their career paths.
Click here to register for this online interactive event!
University of Georgia Alumni, this is an opportunity for you to have your resume or LinkedIn profile critiqued virtually by a Resume Coach!
You will need to have your resume uploaded as a PDF when you register for this event. Critiques will occur via text, and you will have 15 minutes to go over your resume. Try to have any specific questions about your resume prepared to make the best use of time.
- Here are some GREAT resources to help you create an updated resume: http://career.uga.edu/uploads/documents/alumnisampleresumes.pdf
- Also, check out our UGA Career Guide for tips on resumes (pages 22-31) here: http://career.uga.edu/uploads/documents/UGACareerGuide.pdf
We hope that you'll take this opportunity to use the Alumni Career Services office to help with your job search!
Register with Handshake!
Click here to request an alumni Handshake account!
For employers who want to post a position, go to www.hireUGA.com.
**Handshake Job Board Tip: Use the left navigation bar to refine your search by location, job type, job function area, and even by # of applicants. There are currently 3500+ FULL TIME positions posted in Handshake!
FEBRUARY FEATURED JOB POSTINGS:
Hope Beckham Inc., Winter Intern (Full-time & Paid), Atlanta, GA - expires on Feb 12th
Southern Distinction, Sales Representative, Athens, GA - expires on Feb 19th
CarMax, Team Manager Customer Service, Kennesaw, GA - expires on Feb 22nd
Commercial Roofing Specialties, Inc., Sales Support Specialist, Atlanta, GA - expires on Feb 28th
The following jobs expire on or before Feb 18th:
Human Rights Watch, Coordinator, Finance, New York, NY
Greenville Technical College, Instructor: Religion, Greenville, SC
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Exec Sous Chef, Washington, DC
Delinquent Tax Services, Inc., Real Estate Title Examiner, Monroe, GA
Tennessee State Government, Grant Manager, Nashville, TN
MAA (Mid America Apartment Communities), Leasing Consultant, Atlanta, GA
MDRC, Research Analyst/College Liaison, Los Angeles, CA
ExxonMobil Corporation, Tax Analyst, Houston, TX
Currency Capital, Financial Sales Executive, Los Angeles, CA
MarVista Entertainment, Coordinator, Content Operations, Los Angeles, CA
Gwinnett County Public Schools, Teacher - All Positions, Gwinnett County, GA
Interactive Health, Inc., Screening Manager, Atlanta, GA
KNAPP Logistics Automation, Solutions Engineer, Kennesaw, GA
Seachem Laboratories, Inc., Graphic and Marketing Artist, Madison, GA
CDC Foundation, Health Communications Specialist/Project Lead, Atlanta, GA
AUMUND Corporation, After Service Coordinator, Kennesaw, GA
City of Rome, Design Engineer (I, II, III), Rome, GA
Southern Poverty Law Center, Paralegal, Atlanta, GA
Applied Imagination, Support Consultant for Websites/Web-Applications, Peachtree Corners, GA
ATL Events Group, Inc., Marketing Promotions Coordinator, Smyrna, GA
Success Academy Charter Schools, Brooklyn School Psychologist, New York, NY
The following jobs expires on May 31st:
Procare Therapy, Account Executive, Tucker, GA
.....and more. Check out Handshake for more openings.
Flower Foods is hiring a Senior Strategy Analyst!
HZDG Integrated Creative Agency is hiring a Junior SEM Specialist!
The University of Georgia Extension Office is hiring!
GOVERNMENT & NONPROFIT
Check out Go Government for information about federal jobs, internships, and government resources. For Non-Profit news and opportunities, visit Opportunity Knocks and Idealist!
CALL TO SERVE CAREER GUIDES
Are you interested in pursuing a career with the federal government? Need information and resources to provide the best advice and strategies for success for your particular areas of interest? The Partnership for Public Service’s Go Government career guides are now online and a great resource for students to see how their major could translate into a job in the federal government.
Georgia Department of Health is hiring!
The following positions are available within the Georgia Department of Health:
DC Men’s Basketball: Dawgs vs. Commodores
Game watching parties aren’t just for football — join us at Penn Commons on February 7 to cheer on the Georgia men’s basketball team as they play the Vanderbilt Commodores.
Wear red and black, show up early and get loud!
Wednesday, Feb 7, 2018, 08:00 PM
Penn Commons, 700 6th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States
South Georgia Basketball Game Watching
Join the South Georgia Chapter for a basketball game watching party as the men’s basketball team plays Auburn on Saturday, February 10. The game starts at 3:30 p.m. and we will be watching at The Plaza Restaurant.
Hope to see you there in your red and black!
Saturday, Feb 10, 2018, 03:30 PM
The Plaza Restaurant & Oyster Bar, Broad Street, Thomasville, GA, United States
Dawg Day of Service with Trees Atlanta
Saturday, Feb 17, 2018, 08:30 AM
Blackburn Park, Ashford Dunwoody Road, Brookhaven, GA, United States
UGA Night with the Georgia Swarm
Saturday, Feb 17, 2018, 07:00 PM
Infinite Energy Center, Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA, United States
UGA Alumni Resume Workshop with Addison Group
Click here to register for this event!
Join the Philadelphia Chapter for a resume review and professional development workshop on February 20. This event is for those looking to shift careers, on the hunt for a new job, or just wanting to keep their resume fresh!
Addison Group is a leading national staffing firm that supports contract or permanent searches in IT, finance and accounting, healthcare, HR, engineering and other industries. Addison Group’s employees are experts in their fields and are eager to support the Philly Dawgs in reaching their 2018 career goals.
Tuesday, Feb 20, 2018, 06:00 PM
WeWork 1900 Market, Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Are you an August 2017, December 2017, or May 2018 graduate?
MAKE A CAREER COUNSELING APPOINTMENT
Director of Alumni Career Services
For your convenience, appointments can now be made ONLINE with Bethany Mills and can be conducted by phone or in person in the Atlanta Alumni Center office. To make an appointment, follow the instructions on the Alumni Resources page on the UGA Career Center website. If you have any issues, please contact the Atlanta Alumni Center at 404-814-8820.
Email: bjbagley@uga.edu
Website: www.career.uga.edu/alumni/alumni
Location: 3475 Lenox Rd. NE Suite 870. Atlanta, Ga. 30326
Phone: 706-542-3375
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UGACareerCenter?sk=wall
Twitter: @UGACareerCenter
Graduate Assistant at Alumni Career Services
Email: lsims1@uga.edu
Website: www.career.uga.edu/alumni/alumni
Location: 3475 Lenox Rd. NE Suite 870. Atlanta, Ga. 30326
Phone: 404-814-8817
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UGACareerCenter?sk=wall
Twitter: @UGACareerCenter
FEATURED VIDEOS AND ARTICLES
Alumni Webinar: Career Transition Alumni Panel
Last week, we started a new webinar series aimed at alumni looking towards a career transition. If you missed it, click the link below and hear four UGA Alumni's personal journeys in transitioning career industries:
- Geoffrey Bell, Marketing Manager at AppVault
- Christopher Connors, Author, Coach and Business Consultant
- Derek Reimherr, Senior Analyst at Moxie Interactive
- Katherine Acuff, Talent Acquisition Specialist University at Printpack
DISCLAIMERS
* All UGA Career Center sponsored events are for UGA students and alumni only.
* The Career Center is committed to providing access for all people with disabilities and will provide accommodations if notified in advance. To request accommodations please contact us at 706-542-3375.
* To help ensure a pleasant & productive environment for all participants, please follow these guidelines:
1. Respect all participants (employers, job seekers, & staff).
2. Appropriate attire is required and is determined by event. Some events require Professional or Business Attire.
3. For safety reasons, the doorways to the event (inside & out) & the surrounding areas must be kept clear at all times.
4. Participants are expected to cooperate with all reasonable requests made by members of the staff & all reasonable requests of any person acting in an official capacity as a representative of the participating institutions.
5. If questions or concerns arise during the event, please contact a member of the Career Center staff for assistance.
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