Social Work Career News
April 3, 2018
Greetings from Your Social Work Career Consultant
My name is Brittany Smith and I serve as your School of Social Work Career Consultant through the UGA Career Center.
This Social Work Career News publication will serve as a biweekly update on upcoming Career Center events, career opportunities, and other career-related information.
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
I look forward to working with you this semester in preparing your career and professional development plans.
Walk-in hours are held daily at the Career Center from 12-2 PM.
For hour-long individual appointments, online appointment booking is now available through Handshake at http://uga.joinhandshake.com. You can also book through the front desk at 706-542-3375.
May 2018 Grads - Get Your Grad Pics with Hairy Dawg!
Date: April 10th & 11th, 2018
Time: 11:00 am until 1:30 pm
Location: Tate Student Center, Reception Hall
Whether you were 'just hired by' an employer or 'just accepted by' a graduate program, come celebrate your success with the UGA Career Center and Hairy Dawg! Attendees will receive a FREE photo, photo frame, cookies, and punch!
Please complete the UGA Career Outcomes survey as your ticket in the door: http://career.uga.edu/gradsurvey
Upcoming Events
SEC-ACC Virtual Career Fair
Date: April 3, 2018
Time: 12:00 am until 11:59 pm
Location: Online
Students and alumni are invited to interact via chat sessions and meet employers recruiting talent across all majors and degrees. View list of employers attending and register here: https://www.careereco.com/Fair/FairOrganizations?fairId=7fd640bd-1438-4966-bee8-a7c201034235
Arch Ready: Handshake 101
Date: April 4, 2018
Time: 10:00 am until 11:00 am
Location: Clark Howell Hall
Come to this workshop to learn more about how to use Handshake to the fullest in your job/internship search! Please bring a laptop, tablet, or other mobile device with you to this workshop to follow along through the presentation.
After attending this presentation, you will understand:
1. The basic functions of Handshake
2. How to build a strong Handshake profile
3. How to use filters to search for jobs and internships
4. How the interview schedule process works
5. How to find information about upcoming Career Fairs and other events
You must register on Handshake to attend! This session is limited to 25 participants. Students can attend ONE Handshake 101 workshop for Arch Ready credit.
Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop
Date: April 10, 2018
Time: 4:30 pm until 6:30 pm
Location: Miller Learning Center, Room 213
The University of Georgia Career Center will present the American Association of University Women's (AAUW) Start Smart Salary Negotiation workshop on our campus. AAUW’s Start Smart program is designed to empower women with the skills and confidence to successfully negotiate their salary and benefits packages. By learning strategies and practicing effective language, participants gain valuable skills they can use throughout their lives — well beyond their next negotiation.
As a result of participating in this session, you will learn how to… Understand the gender pay gap, including its personal consequences Quantify the market value of your education, skills, and experience Conduct objective market research and determine a fair target salary Create a strategic pitch and respond to salary offers. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT.
Recently Posted Positions on Handshake
Career Development Program for 2018 Social Work / Psychology Graduates
Position Description: Youth Villages has been a national leader in the implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Are you looking for a one-of-a-kind experience offering clinical skills and leadership development in a nationally recognized organization? Do you have direct experience working with at-risk youth or their families? Then you’re ready for YV 360, the Youth Villages Career Development Program.
YV 360 isn’t just another job. Sure, you’ll work alongside other experienced and new staff in our residential programs for full-time salary and benefits. But it’s really about challenging yourself. Making a change in the lives of children and families. Ultimately, it’s about helping Youth Villages change the face of the child welfare system in this country.
Application Closes: May 1st at 1:00pm
For More Details, and to Apply: https://uga.joinhandshake.com/jobs/1325935
Community and Program Intern
Position Description: The Community & Program Interns are an integral part of the Program Team and play a hands-on role in all Family Equality Council community programs. This unpaid internship involves community outreach, event planning and execution, use of social media, fundraising, and much more. Success in this position requires excellent organizational skills, the ability to problem solve independently, a team-oriented mindset, highly developed communication skills (written and verbal), superior interpersonal skills, and a commitment to social justice … and fun! The internship is unpaid but we support and work with students if they seek academic credit from their college/university.
Application Closes: April 5th at 5:00 pm
For More Details, and to Apply: https://uga.joinhandshake.com/jobs/1248481
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