Career Center Weekly Update
October 23rd, 2017
UGA Career Center
APPOINTMENTS: Call (706) 542-3375. No appointments are scheduled via email.
As of August 14th, the Career Center has resumed operations on the 2nd floor of Clark Howell Hall.
Walk-in hours are regularly held Monday-Friday from 12:00-2:00 PM in the Career Center multipurpose room. Check for your career consultant's satellite hours here.
Email: career@uga.edu
Website: career.uga.edu
Location: Clark Howell Hall, South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA, United States
Phone: (706) 542-3375
Facebook: facebook.com/UGACareerCenter
Twitter: @ugacareercenter
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Athens Medical Gap Year Opportunity
Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Gap Year at Medical Specialty Practice
Perfect position for those taking a gap year and interested in the field of medicine. Great hands on experience for a year with a local, successful, busy medical practice.EXCELLENT opportunity for an energetic, determined individual to work in one of the most exciting fields in medicine today. Our state-of-the-art, fast paced ophthalmology practice is looking to hire an ophthalmic technician/assistant.
For more details and to apply, please visit:
January 2018: https://uga.joinhandshake.com/jobs/1084083
Women of UGA Online Networking: Alumnae and Students Connect
Time: 12:30-2 PM
Location: Online - https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/uga/e/ayQE8
Join this Women of UGA virtual networking event to gain advice and words of wisdom from women professionals! Students will get the opportunity to connect with alumnae professionals who live around the world to discuss topics that affect women in the workplace. Alumnae will share experiences, exchange career tips and students can build a global professional network - all online! It's free, it's only an hour and it's fun!
Arch Ready: Professional Etiquette and Communication
Time: 4-5 PM
Location: MLC, Rm. 150
Did you know according to employers, professional etiquette and communication are two of the top weaknesses of UGA students? Attend this workshop to learn more about common etiquette challenges faced by new professionals and how to effectively communicate with others in a professional setting.
LGBTQ: Interviewing Tips
Time: 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Location: Tate Student Center, Rm. 143
This workshop will provide participants a chance to explore resumes, cover letters, and interviews. In addition, the process of if/when and how to come out at work/in the job search process is discussed.
Webinar: Beyond Your Blind Spot - Navigating Workplace Bias
Time: 12-1 PM
Location: Online - https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5926556074722588162
During this interactive session, participants will learn more about the meaning of implicit bias and ways that biases are formulated. Understanding implicit bias is important, as these views can alter our professional success by shaping our decisions, attitudes, and reactions. As we explore these issues, we will discuss ways that you can assess employer diversity and inclusion during the job search.
Arch Ready: How to Negotiate Your First Salary
Time: 4-5:30 PM
Location: MLC, Rm. 150
This workshop will walk you through the steps of negotiating your first salary, from doing research to finding your target salary to providing sample language to have this conversation with future employers.
First Generation College Students: Social Media and the Job Search Workshop
Time: 6-7 PM
Location: Sanford Hall, Rm. 209
Are you a first generation college student? Come learn about how to effectively se social media during your job search.
International Students: U.S. Business Etiquette
Time: 4-5:30 PM
Location: MLC, Rm. 150
Have you ever noticed that in the U.S., people like to keep their distance from others and greet each other with a quick, firm handshake? Or have you found that customs from your home country are found unacceptable in the U.S.? Attend this workshop to learn more about U.S. business etiquette and how to successfully navigate the professional world in the U.S.
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