Prep for #GradyCareerDay
Thursday, February 8 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Save the Date!
As the event draws closer, the Career Center will provide a list of which employers are attending, and information on preparation events (workshops, resume critique days, etc.) so you feel prepared to put your best foot forward with employers. Be sure to check your email in mid-January for information on how to RVSP for the luncheon.
All majors and Intended-Grady students are encouraged to attend. It's never too early to start building your network!
Follow us on Twitter (@UGAGradyCareers) and follow #GradyCareerDay. Also be sure to keep checking your email! Important updates will be going out leading up to the career fair!
4 WAYS TO PREPARE FOR #GRADYCAREERDAY OVER THE BREAK
1. Plan what to wear
2. Update your resume
3. Practice your introduction
4. Brainstorm your goals
1. Plan what to wear.
Be sure to check out the Career Center blog post below about dressing professionally on a college budget. Now is a great time of the year to be looking out for deals!
2. Update Your Resume
3. Practice Your Introduction
4. Brainstorm Your Goals
Below are some links to suggested job search and job review sites to learn more about openings, employee experiences and company updates. Many company websites also provide excellent information regarding culture and job postings.
Still on the fence about doing all of this work?
In 2016, 58% of full-time employed UGA graduates had obtained their position before they graduated.
65% of surveyed employers prefer to hire someone with previous relevant experience and more than half of those employers prefer that it comes from an internship or co-op.
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), the full-time offer rate for interns is 67.1%
Check out our resources on career.uga.edu for help with resumes, career fair preparation, job searching & more.
How the Career Center Can Help You:
- Resume, Cover Letter & Portfolio Critiques
- Interviewing & Mock Interviews
- Major & Career Exploration
- Internship & Job Searching
- Networking & Making Connections
- Graduate Schools
- Salary & Negotiation
- Professional Etiquette & Communication
Email: sam610@uga.edu
Website: career.uga.edu
Location: 2nd Floor Clark Howell Hall
Phone: 706-542-3375
Facebook: facebook.com/ugacareercenter
Twitter: @ugagradycareers