Grady Career News
Grady College Student Newsletter
Greetings from the Grady Career Consultant
Hi, all! I hope this semester is wrapping up well and that you all are on your way to solidifying your summer or post-grad plans.
Please know that if you are still looking for a summer internship or a full-time job that this is common for communications students at this point, and I am happy to meet with you. Please see below for the best times and ways to meet.
Don't forget that the Career Center is also in a new, temporary location while Clark Howell Hall is being renovated. Find those details on our website.
Grady Career News emails will be sent out every other week with information and events happening with the Career Center for Grady students.
Email: sam610@uga.edu
Website: http://career.uga.edu/
Location: Bulldog Print + Design, River Road, Athens, GA, United States
Phone: 706-542-3375
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UGACareerCenter?sk=wall
Twitter: @UGAGradyCareers
In This Report
- TOMORROW: Careers in Creative Communications Employer Panel
- Drop-in and walk-in hours will continue through 4/26
- Graduating Seniors: Share your post-grad plans!
- Freelance Job Fair
- Upcoming Career Center Events
- Job and Internship Search Tips
- Meet with Samantha
TOMORROW: Careers in Creative Communications Employer Panel
Thursday, April 13
5-6:30 p.m.
MLC 102
Do you consider yourself a creative person? Would you like to show your creativity through your work in the future? Come to this panel event to learn more about what creativity and creative roles look like in the communications industry.
Hear from professionals from The Adsmith, the Georgia Museum of Art, Riot Act Media and UGA Development and Alumni Relations. We'll discuss types of opportunities and potential career paths, the interview processes for these roles, what it means to be a creative person in a communications role, and common challenges that new professionals face.
Career Center Drop-in and Walk-in Hours
Graduating Seniors: Share your post-grad plans with us!
The purpose of this is to provide the UGA community with a snapshot of the post-graduation employment status of each graduating class. Each year, we survey the graduating class (August, December, May graduates) and collect the most accurate information possible. All data is confidential and will be reported in aggregate form only (by college/school and major--your name will not be listed).
Graduates who complete the survey will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win $250 in prizes (winner may choose from a pre-determined list of items, including Apple Watch, Fitbit Blaze Sports Watch, iPad Mini, or official UGA diploma frame).
Freelance Job Fair
Saturday, May 6
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
WSB-TV, Atlanta
Looking for more freelance gigs? Publications from all across Metro Atlanta will be at this event, in need of writers, photographers and other talented journalists.
Plus, did you know freelancers have to file their taxes FOUR times a year? Are you writing off enough expenses? Learn more about the world of freelancing with an H&R Block tax specialist to answer all of your questions.
Publications on hand will include the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta’s NPR Station WABE, Decaturish, Atlanta Jewish Times, Atlanta Intown and many others.
Don’t forget your business cards—not only is it a great networking opportunity, we’ll be holding a raffle too!
Sessions will be held in breakout rooms and the cost is just $20 per person. Lunch is included.
Upcoming Career Center Events
Arch Ready: Backpack to Briefcase
Wednesday, April 12
5-6 p.m.
MLC 148
Arch Ready: Career Assessments 101: Discover Your Interests
Thursday, April 19
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Tate Student Center, Room 143
(This event will only count once toward Arch Ready credit.)
For details on these and other Career Center events, please visit our website.
Job and Internship Search Tips
Meet with Samantha
To schedule an appointment, call (706) 542-3375. Samantha covers Career Center walk-in hours on Mondays, from 12-2 p.m. in Clark Howell Hall, or stop by drop-in hours every Tuesday and Wednesday in Journalism, room 309-D from 1-3 p.m.
Receive assistance with resumes, statements of interest, cover letters, job search strategies, interviewing, applying to graduate school and any other career-related topics. Printed copies of materials preferred.
Samantha Meyer Bio
Samantha joined the UGA Career Center in December 2014 as a Career Consultant for the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Samantha is a proud "Double Dawg" and Grady graduate, with Bachelor's degrees in public relations and women's studies, and a Master's degree through the Grady ADPR 4+1 program. During her time as a student at the University of Georgia, Samantha was on UGA's PRSSA Bateman team and was a member of the Demosthenian Literary Society, as well as the Women's Studies Student Organization, where she helped plan the annual Athens Take Back the Night event. She is delighted to be able to work with Grady students. Go Dawgs!
Email: sam610@uga.edu
Website: career.uga.edu
Location: Clark Howell Hall
Phone: 706-542-3375