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9.4.18| UGA Alumni Career Services
New Director of UGA Alumni Career Services
NEWSLETTER AT A GLANCE:
Career Fairs
- Fall Career and Internship Fair, Wednesday, Sept. 19th 12:00-5:00pm EST at the Classic Center in Athens, GA
- Engineering & Computer Science Career & Internship Fair, Thursday, Sept. 20th 5:00-8:30pm EST at the Classic Center in Athens, GA
- 9th Annual AMB Sports & Entertainment Career Expo, Friday, Sept. 21st 1:00-5:00pm EST at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA
Career Counseling & Upcoming Webinars
- WEBINAR: How to Prepare for the Fall Career Fair, Wednesday, Sept. 5th 1:00-2:00pm EST
- Alumni Virtual Resume & LinkedIn Critiques, Tuesday, Sept. 11th 1:00-3:00pm EST
- Make a Career Coaching Appointment: Appointments are conducted Monday-Thursday, 8am-4pm, by phone, Skype, or in-person. Use Handshake to reserve your spot now!
- Register with Handshake!
- Over 7,000 full- and part-time positions now open for Alumni! Take some time to check out Handshake postings this week!
- Government and Non-Profit Positions - Check out open positions within Middle Georgia Regional Commission, Georgia Forestry Commission, U.S. Census Bureau, and more!
Continuing Education and Graduate Studies
- UGA Center for Continuing Education
- Learn new skills from online courses at Udemy, Coursera, or Lynda.com!
Networking Events
UGA Alumni Association events in your area!
Career Resources
- Are you a May 2018 graduate? Fill out our career outcomes survey to win $200!
- Book an Alumni Career Counseling Appointment
- FEATURED Article: Get Job-Search Ready in 15 days
Register for the 2018 AMB Sports & Entertainment Career Expo Now!
The 9th Annual AMB Sports & Entertainment Career Expo is happening at Mercedes-Benz Stadium this September! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet and network with executives from organizations in the sports industry. This is your chance to learn about entry-level positions and internships that are currently available!
Schedule of Events:
Friday, September 21st
1:00pm - Doors Open for Registration + Tours Begin
2:00pm - Career Expo + Speaker Series Begin
4:00pm - Tours Conclude
5:00pm - Career Expo Concludes
Saturday, September 22nd
7:00pm - Atlanta United vs. Real Salt Lake (MLS Game)
Registration:
- Event Package - $41.57 per registrant plus registration fees
- Registration includes access to the Career Expo, Speaker Series, Q&A, a Guided Tour, plus an Atlanta United Game Ticket
Click here to register for this webinar!
The Alumni Career Services team is here to help you prepare for the Fall Career and Internship Fair at the Classic Center in Athens, GA on September 19th from 12pm-5pm. Discover what you can do to make the most of your career fair experience. Hear from experts on how and why you should plan and prepare a personal introduction, what attire to wear, and how to make your conversations with recruiters memorable.
In this session, you will learn how to identify resources to conduct employer research prior to attending the Career Fair, how to develop and demonstrate a 20-30 second introduction/elevator pitch, and how to identify appropriate business professional attire to wear to career fairs. We look forward to answering your questions as well!
Click here to register for this online interactive event!
Preparing to attend the Fall Career Fair? Then, be sure to stop by this virtual event to have your resume or LinkedIn profile critiqued 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!
Alumni Career Counseling & Coaching Sessions
In-person appointments are back! Alumni have access to FREE career counseling, and appointments are available Monday-Friday between 8am-4pm, by phone, skype, or in-person in Athens. In-person appointments in Atlanta are also available on Thursday mornings. Schedule your next appointment now on Handshake!
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?
Alumni can book appointments online with Kali DeWald or Laura Sims through Handshake. 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.
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!
HOW DO I FIND JOBS FOR ALUMNI ON HANDSHAKE?
- Click on the "Jobs" tab
- Underneath the search bars, click on "Filters." A menu will appear directly beneath.
- For Job Type, select "Job" and "Full-Time"
- Select the checkbox next to "Paid roles only"
- Click the little blue down arrow next to "All employer preferences match" (NOT the checkbox)
- Select the checkbox next to "School Year: Alumni"
- Feel free to add other filters that match with your specific job-search, such as Industry or Job Function. Please note that sometimes choosing too many filters will fail to pull results. If this happens, simply go back to your filters and select one to remove.
- You can save these filter settings by clicking the blue "Create Search Alert" button to the right of the job postings.
The following jobs expire on or before September 16th:
EPE Innovations, Graphic Designer, Dallas, TX
Suntrust Bank, Treasury and Payment Solutions Sales Analyst, New York, NY
Central City Hospitality House, Bilingual Employment Case Manager, San Francisco, CA
Hire Dynamics, Staffing Coordinator, Duluth, GA
Outside the Box Recruiting, Inc., Client Support Specialist, Atlanta, GA
MAA (Mid America Apartment Communities), Assistant Property Manager, Marietta, GA
IHRC, Inc., Statistician, Atlanta, GA
Alliance Engineering + Planning, CAD Technician, Alpharetta, GA
The Nature Conservancy, Fundraiser - Associate Director of Development, Atlanta, GA
Purchasing Power, Financial Analyst, Atlanta, GA
Equifax, USIS Project Manager, Atlanta, GA
United Weavers of America, Area Rug Designer, Dalton, GA
Kingsley Associates, Project Analyst, Atlanta, GA
Metric Engineering, Inc., Roadway Engineer-in-Training, Orlando, FL
Select Trees, Business Manager, Athens, GA
United Hospital Fund of New York, Program Manager, Quality Institute, New York, NY
Bear Claw Events Inc., Brand Development Associate, Charlotte, NC
American Enterprise Institute, Research Assistant, Washington, DC
Atlantic Media, Membership Development Associate, Washington, DC
.....and more. Check out Handshake for more openings.
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.
Open Positions within State and Local Government
- Forester, Camilla, GA - expires Sept. 14th
Middle Georgia Regional Commission
- Government Services Specialist, Macon, GA - expires Sept. 14th
Open Positions within Federal Agencies
U.S. Agency for International Development
- USAID Humanitarian Opportunities - expires Sept. 15th
U.S. Census Bureau
- IT/Inventory Specialist (IT Manager), Columbus, OH - expires Sept. 12th
- Regional Technician, Philadelphia, PA - expires Sept. 14th
- Administrative Service Specialist, Rockville, MA - expires Sept. 16th
Apply for this position on Handshake - uga.joinhandshake.com/jobs/1904365
Don't Have Lots of Time? Learn at Your Own Pace on These Sites
Check out the UGA Alumni Association events in your area!
Are you a May 2018 graduate?
MAKE A CAREER COUNSELING APPOINTMENT
Director of Alumni Career Services
Email: kdewald@uga.edu
Website: career.uga.edu
Location: UGA Career Center, South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA, USA
Phone: (706) 542-3375
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UGACareerCenter
Twitter: @ugacareercenter
Graduate Assistant at Alumni Career Services
Recent graduates and young professionals who have graduated within the last five years can now schedule phone or in person appointments with Laura Sims. 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 Career Center reception desk at (706)542-3375.
Email: lsims1@uga.ed
Website: career.uga.edu
Location: UGA Career Center, South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA, USA
Phone: (706) 542-3375
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UGACareerCenter
Twitter: @ugacareercenter
FEATURED VIDEOS AND ARTICLES
Featured Article: Get Job-Search Ready in 15 days
Featured article pulled from Forbes.com and written by Vicky Valet.
"If you’re searching for a new job, you’re in luck: This is a job hunter’s market. With 51% of American employees looking, there’s a lot of churn out there and so you have a definite advantage. But since the keys to a successful job hunt seem to change more quickly than you can update your résumé, it can be puzzling to figure out how best to proceed.
Whether you’re a recent college graduate trying to secure your first full-time position or a seasoned professional looking to take your career to the next level, we want to help you land your next job. So we’re launching this series of articles, “Career Challenge: Get Job-Search Ready In 15 Days.”"
UGA Alumni Career Services
- Join the UGA Alumni Association Group on LinkedIn
- Download our free Digital Career Guide for iPad
- Get our free iPhone App and iPad App
- Update your information & search the Alumni Directory
Email: kdewald@uga.edu
Website: http://career.uga.edu/alumni/alumni
Location: UGA Career Center, South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA, USA
Phone: 706-542-3375
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UGACareerCenter
Twitter: @ugacareercenter
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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