Social Work Career News
October 10th, 2017
Greetings from Your Social Work Career Consultant
My name is Brittany Smith and I serve as your School of Social Work Career Consultant through the UGA Career Center.
This Social Work Career News publication will serve as a biweekly update on upcoming Career Center events, career opportunities, and other career-related information.
Email: bvsmith@uga.edu
Website: http://career.uga.edu
Location: Clark Howell Hall, South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA, United States
Phone: 706-542-3375
Facebook: facebook.com/ugacareercenter
Twitter: @UGABSmith
Teach for America - First Application Deadline - October 18th
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Inclusive Hiring Virtual Career Fair for People with Disabilities
Employers Participating in the Career Fair Include:
Boeing, EY, Comcast, JPMC, Merck, Microsoft, Voya, Expedia, Nordstrom, Starbucks, LinkedIn, T-Mobile, Fidelity Investments, PWC
More details and registration link for career fair: Inclusive Hiring Virtual Career Fair for People with Disabilities
Recently Posted Positions on Handshake
Behavioral Health Technician
Position Description: The Superior Court of Fulton County Georgia (“Court”) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Behavioral Health Technician within its Accountability Courts Division. This position performs operational duties related to counseling and advising clients in need of services within the Superior Court, Accountability Courts program. Responsibilities include consulting with assigned staff regarding clinical procedures, initiating case follow-up, and referring patients to community agencies.
For More Details, and to Apply: https://uga.joinhandshake.com/jobs/1056287
Social Worker
Position Description: The Federal Defender Program, Inc., (hereinafter “FDP”) is a Georgia non-profit organization which is fully funded by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. We are not a government agency, and as such, are not government employees. The office contracts with the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to provide legal representation to indigent persons charged with federal crimes in the Northern District of Georgia. Duties include identifying resources and services in the community for clients needing mental or physical health treatment, housing, employment, obtaining identification documents, transportation, social security benefits, all needs related to re-entering the community after incarceration as conditions of release, or as an alternative to incarceration.
For More Details, and to Apply: https://uga.joinhandshake.com/jobs/1021447
Certified Peer Specialist
Position Description: Individual will work in the Community Support Team. Must have a diagnosis of mental illness or a dual diagnosis of mental illness and addictive disease and a strong desire to identify themselves as a person with mental illness (current or former consumer of mental health services).
For More Details, and to Apply: https://uga.joinhandshake.com/jobs/1061438
Community Advocate - Equal Justice Works' Georgia Housing Corps (Atlanta)
Position Description: Georgia Heirs Property Law Center seeks individuals committed to the mission of increasing generational wealth, social justice, and community stability by securing and preserving property rights of low and moderate income Georgians. Through a partnership with Equal Justice Works’ Georgia Affordable Housing Corps, the Center is offering a 2 year Community Advocate position to empower families and communities in metro Atlanta impacted by heirs property through the provision of technical and legal services required to fully realize and increase the economic benefits of homeownership.
For more details, and to Apply: https://uga.joinhandshake.com/jobs/1046466
Voter Engagement Intern
Position Description: The League of Women Voters of Georgia is currently accepting applications for interns during the 2017 fall semester. The League of Women Voters of Georgia was founded in 1920 as a non-partisan, non-profit organization whose goals are to educate voters on the workings of their government. The League is looking for smart, creative and motivated students to fill internship opportunities. Interns will receive an up close look at elections, politics and non-profit management.
For more details, and to apply: https://uga.joinhandshake.com/jobs/1039593
Upcoming Events
Law School Fair
Time: 3-6 PM
Location: MLC, Rotunda (4th Floor)
Students are strongly encouraged to wear business casual, but it is not required, if they cannot change between classes. Students are asked to sign in at the east wing entrance of the MLC Rotunda.
Arch Ready: Career Advice for First and Second Year Students
Time: 3:30-4:30 PM
Location: MLC, Rm. 171
Join the UGA Career Center and a recruiter from Cortland Partners for career advice you do not want to miss. Attend this workshop to learn more about what you can be doing now to progress toward your future career.
Grad Workshop: Successful Strategies for Searching and Networking Fall 2017
Time: 3:30-4:30 PM
Location: MLC, Rm. 250
Finding an internship or job is sometimes a full-time job, and it’s not always about landing the first job. Learn about strategies, search engines, authentic network building through informational interviewing, and the power of professional associations and online profiles.
International Students: October Drop-In Hours
Date: October 12th
Time: 10 AM - Noon
Location: Memorial Hall, Rm. 210
Meet with Career Consultant, Samantha Perrin, for 10-15 minutes to talk about your career related questions!
Arch Ready: Be More Than Your Major
Time: 3-4 PM
Location: MLC, Rm. 171
You might believe your college major is going to determine your entire career path, but the facts suggest otherwise. Come to this program and learn 6 reasons why your college major doesn’t matter as much as you think, and what employers are really looking for in recent college graduates.
Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop
Date: October 12th
Time: 4:30-6:30 PM
Location: MLC, Rm. 207
The University of Georgia Career Center will present the American Association of University Women's (AAUW) Start Smart Salary Negotiation workshop on our campus. AAUW’s Start Smart program is designed to empower women with the skills and confidence to successfully negotiate their salary and benefits packages. While the AAUW workshop focuses on women, this workshop is open to all UGA students. Regardless of your gender, you will find this workshop informative. This event is only open to 40 students. You must register in order to attend. To register for this event, log in to your Handshake account and visit this link.
Arch Ready: Applying to Graduate School
Time: 4-5 PM
Location: MLC, Rm. 150
The process of applying to graduate school can be overwhelming! Where should you start? Attend this session to learn the basics, including common requirements, tips for requesting recommendation letters, grad school timeline, and key questions to ask yourself (and potential graduate programs) throughout the application process.
International Students: Job Search Panel
Time: 4:30-6 PM
Location: MLC, Rm. 171
Attend this workshop to hear from UGA alumni who have successfully obtained jobs in the U.S. on OPT, CPT, Academic Training, or H-1B visas. Panelists will talk about the challenges of their search as well as tips to help you better prepare for the process.
Arch Ready: Leveraging LinkedIn
Time: 6-7 PM
Location: MLC, Rm. 150
Join us for this interactive session where you will understand how to utilize common features (such as the LinkedIn Newsfeed), understand how to utilize LinkedIn for career research (Reverse career pathing, finding companies, etc.) and understand how to network proactively on LinkedIn (Find Alumni Tool, Advanced Search, tips for messaging contacts, etc.).
LGBTQ: Job Searching
Time: 11:30 AM- 12:30 PM
Location: Tate Student Center; Rm 143
This workshop will help you develop more concrete job search skills and provide a space to discuss the intersections between one’s identity as LGBTQ and the job search process. This session specifically focuses on how to identify LGBTQ-supporting companies and tips for job searching.
Webinar: Setting Yourself Apart During Your Job Search, Regardless of Your Age!
Date: October 18th
Time: Noon - 1 PM
Location: Online: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7256607803052387586
Currently, there are five generations in the workplace and each generation is associated with positive and negative stereotypes. Learning how to make an impact, regardless of your age is what puts you ahead of the pack! You don’t have to be looked at as the lazy Millennial, the out of touch Baby Boomer, or the lone ranger Gen Xer. The three biggest challenges people face during their job search will be explored. This is designed to help you take months (or even years) off of your job search!
Arch Ready: Resume and Cover Letter Writing
Time: 4-5 PM
Location: MLC, Rm. 150
Join us for this interactive resume and cover letter presentation where you will leave with the ability to format a professional resume and cover letter, tailor a resume and cover letter to specific employers, industries, and jobs, and learn how to articulate your skills and experiences on a resume and cover letter.
Arch Ready: Social Media and the Job Search
Time: 4-5 PM
Location: MLC, Rm. 150
We all use social media, but not everyone uses it for their career. Come to this workshop to learn how these platforms can be a useful professional tool for you. In this workshop, we'll help you understand how a positive or negative social media presence can either help or hurt your job/internship search, and teach practical ways to “clean up” your digital identity.
Women of UGA Online Networking: Alumnae and Students Connect
Time: 12:30-2 PM
Location: Online: https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/uga/e/ayQE8
Join this Women of UGA virtual networking event to gain advice and words of wisdom from women professionals! Students will get the opportunity to connect with alumnae professionals who live around the world to discuss topics that affect women in the workplace.
Arch Ready: Professional Etiquette and Communication
Time: 4-5 PM
Location: MLC, Rm. 150
Did you know according to employers, professional etiquette and communication are two of the top weaknesses of UGA students? Attend this workshop to learn more about common etiquette challenges faced by new professionals and how to effectively communicate with others in a professional setting.
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