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Auburn University Career Center Newsletter
AUGUST 2018: WELCOME BACK!
In this issue....
- Gaining Experience
- Fall Career Events
- Career Center Update: New Drop-In Hours
- Resource Highlight: VMock
- Staff Spotlight: Ellen Ormond
Gaining Experience: Internships and Part-Time jobs
Did you know there’s a difference between studying hard and working hard? Some students believe grades are all that matters for admission to graduate school or to land a good entry-level job.
I’m here to tell you it's a myth. In fact, colleges are the first to tell you that you need more than a degree to get hired.
Graduates with work experience are more attractive than those without.
After reviewing numerous studies, California State University concluded that work experience began becoming more crucial in the hiring process in 1980. By 1993, 93 percent of interns in work-study programs were offered jobs by their employers, according to a Northwestern University study that was part of California State’s review.
New graduates who’ve not had any work experience at all during their studies are increasingly unlikely to be offered a good graduate job after university. So what's a student to do?
How work experience helps — even if it’s unpaid
Many ambitious young adults dismiss the value of work experience because they’ve had jobs that have no connection to their future plans — and pay poorly.
But working can teach you many valuable lessons, even if your job isn’t intellectually challenging. Try to get a job in a field you’re interested in, even if the job itself seems like a dead-end.
There's a few good reasons why an internship or part-time job offers a valuable work experience. They include learning more about the industry you’re interested in, impressing a potential employer and learning about your own strengths and weaknesses.
Perhaps you’ll find the industry so interesting that an internship will cement your career decision. Perhaps you’ll find the industry so boring that your internship will lead you to change your career plans. But it’s better to learn that lesson during a one-semester internship than as a full-time employee.
Performing well as an intern can also lead you to the next step in the industry. Your manager may write you a recommendation for graduate school or for a better internship. You could even get a full-time job offer or a job lead from a coworker who was impressed by your work. Don’t discount the opportunities that working for free can provide down the road.
Plus, interning can give you a chance to learn what your best job skills are, which skills need improvement and how to work with people.
Work experience and your degree go hand-in-hand and employers want more work experience. Colleges aren’t the only ones weighing in. Even future employers — in a variety of fields — feel that real-world experience is the only thing standing between some graduates and their dream jobs.
That’s right — they want to see you put in a little legwork. Besides showing them how responsible you are, it gives you an idea of what to expect from yourself. There is value in experience, regardless of career field.
Don’t be afraid of spending time putting in a few hours in your industry, no matter how menial the job may seem. In the end, it'll be worth it.
To find Internship or Part-Time Job opportunities, come to the Internship & Part-Time Job Fair on August 29th from 10 AM - 1 PM in the AUSC Ballroom (3rd Floor) or stop by our office during drop-in hours.
Internship & Part-time Job Fair
Aug. 29th, 10AM - 1PM
Student Center Ballroom
(3rd Floor)
For a list of employers: https://aub.ie/iptjffall18
Harbert College of Business Fair
Sept. 25th, 3PM - 6 PM
Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum
Provides opportunities for students to interact with a variety of companies and organizations offering internships and full-time employment opportunities in fields ranging from Accounting/Finance to Marketing/Sales to Information Technology to Management.
All students interested in learning more about internship and full-time opportunities are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Dress professionally and bring plenty of copies of your resume to the event.
For a list of employers: https://aub.ie/rxYmAm
Engineering & Technology Career Fair
Sept. 26th, 2PM - 6PM
Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum
(behind the Rec Center)
Employers will be offering internships and full-time jobs to students looking to go into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. Dress professionally and be sure to have several copies of your resume on hand to give to company representatives. Some employers will also be looking for students to sign up for next day interviews.
Don't forget to download the career fair app by searching "Auburn Career Fair Plus" to have all of the latest event updates at your fingertips.
For a list of employers: https://aub.ie/etcffall18
Employer Connections Breakfast: Exploring Careers through a Lens of Inclusion and Diversity
Sept. 26th, 9AM - 11 AM
AUSC Rooms 2222/2223
The Auburn University Career Center and Office of Inclusion and Diversity are committed to helping our students embrace their inter-sectional identities and connect with employers who value diversity. This career fair week event will bring students together with employers seeking diverse talent.
The breakfast will take place the morning after the Harbert College of Business Career Fair and just prior to the Engineering and Technology Career Fair. The goal of this event is to engage students with companies who are leaders in their diversity and inclusion initiatives in an informal networking setting. Students will learn more about company programs promoting inclusion and engagement of their employees while employers will meet potential applicants in a more intimate setting.
To register to attend: https://aub.ie/ECB
Grad School Info Day
Oct. 3rd, 10AM - 12:30 PM
Student Center
Looking to further your education through graduate or professional school? Attend to meet admissions representatives and ask questions and collect materials research your post-grad options. No need to bring anything but your questions.
Building Science Career Expo
Oct. 3rd, 2PM - 6PM
Tiger Walk Club Jordan-Hare Stadium
Auburn University’s McWhorter School of Building Science invites you to participate in the Fall 2018 BSCI Career Fair and Interview Day. This year’s expo includes two events over the span of two days:
The Career Fair will take place on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at the brand new Tiger Walk Club at the Jordan-Hare Stadium from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Each company will have a table, chairs, lunch and snacks provided. You are welcome to bring your display, handouts, and giveaways; setup will begin at 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm.
Interview Day will take place the following morning on Thursday, October 4, 2018 (also at the Tiger Walk Club at Jordan-Hare Stadium) from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. If you are participating in “Interview Day” you must interview the student at this location during this time.
For a list of employers: https://aub.ie/9tVQsi
Education Interview Day
Oct. 16th, 8AM - 3PM
Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum
If you are an aspiring educator, consider attending Education Interview Day. Explore open positions, network with potential employers, and interview for your dream job all in one day!
Business professional attire is required and be sure to have plenty of copies of your resumes on hand to give to the school representatives.
Schedule
Registration: 8AM-9AM
Network and Schedule Interviews: 9AM-10AM
Interviews: 10AM-3PM
If you do not schedule your interviews before 10AM, you will not be allowed to interview that afternoon
For list of employers: https://aub.ie/eidfall18
Auburn University Career Fair
Oct. 30th, 2PM - 6PM
Student Center Ballroom
(3rd Floor)
Network with employers offering internships and full-time jobs to students of all majors. Employers will be recruiting for jobs in industries including business, sales, public relations, logistics, consulting, engineering, and more. Business professional attire is required and be sure to have several copies of your resume on hand to give to company representatives. View the list of companies below to see how your education and qualifications match with their needs.
Download the career fair app by searching "Auburn Career Fair Plus" to have all of the latest event updates at your fingertips.
For a list of employers: https://aub.ie/aucffall18
Our drop-In hours have changed for the Fall 2018 semester. Please feel free to drop-in during 9 AM - 4 PM Tuesday through Thursday if you are needing assistance with anything college and career.
Our office location is:
303 Mary Martin Hall
Resource Highlight
VMock
Ellen Ormond
Ellen joins the Career Center staff for her second year as one of our Graduate Assistants. Originally from Trussville, AL, Ellen followed in her parents' footsteps and became an Auburn Tiger. She graduated in May 2017 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Elementary Education and is now pursuing a Master's Degree in School Counseling. She finds herself happiest when helping students and hopes to be a school counselor in elementary, middle, or high school. When she isn't hard at work, Ellen enjoys cooking and being around friends especially when the two are combined! We are grateful to have Ellen's bright and fun personality in our office!
Career Center Resources
Auburn University Career Center
Email: aucc@auburn.edu
Website: career.auburn.edu
Location: 303 Martin Hall
Phone: (334) 844-4744
Facebook: facebook.com/aucareer
Twitter: @AUCareer