FACS Career Services
Fall 2018
Greetings from Your FACS Career Consultant
Good afternoon, FACS faculty!
My name is Brittany Smith. If I have not yet had the opportunity to meet you, I am the designated FACS Career Consultant at the UGA Career Center. I work specifically with FACS and Social Work students which gives me the opportunity to develop industry-specific knowledge and relationships with relevant employers, and ultimately specialize in career paths and opportunities that will be most suited for the students in these colleges.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
Listed above are some of the services I can provide for your students. Ideally, students will begin to take advantage of the Career Center as early as possible in their college career; however, I am able to assist students at all levels, as well as recent alumni. Please do not hesitate to make referrals.
Students can meet with me via any of the following methods:
I have attached a slide you can display in your class to inform students of my weekly drop-in hours in Dawson Hall.
Going Out of Town? Don't Cancel Class! - In-Class Presentations
As you form your Fall syllabus, I’d like to offer you the option of presenting on professional development/career-related topics in your classes.
This could be a good alternative to cancelling a class meeting if you need to be out for a day. Please contact me as early as possible to schedule these presentations.
Arch Ready Professionalism Certificate - Helping Students Become Workplace Ready!
Students may attend career workshops throughout the semester in order to earn the ArchReady Professionalism Certificate. For more information on this certificate, visit career.uga.edu/archready. We typically host 3-4 of these workshops per week.
Many professors offer extra credit to students who complete this certificate. I am proud to report that FACS was the second highest-engaged college in the program for the third semester in a row in Spring 2018, thanks to your support! Please reach out to me if you are interested in adding Career Center-related assignments to your syllabus.
Employer Relations & Job/Internship Postings
If employers reach out to you regarding recruiting FACS students, please consider directing them to Handshake - the official UGA resource for employers to advertise open positions, connect with students, register for career fairs, and schedule on-campus interviews. I have attached information you can share with employers on how to utilize this resource.
You can also refer students who are seeking a job or internship. Handshake typically has over 8,500 active postings. Students may set up their profile by visiting:
2 New Resources You Can Assign to Make Your Life Easier
Please reach out to me if you are interested in adding Career Center-related assignments to your syllabus and I can provide assignment examples currently being utilized by FACS professors.
Upcoming Opportunities for Your Students to Meet Employers, and Look Sharp in the Process!
I hope your summer wraps up well and please let me know if I can support you in any way during the Fall semester! I hope to speak with you soon.
Sincerely,
Brittany Smith, FACS Career Consultant