Grady Career News
Grady College Student Newsletter
Greetings from the Grady Career Consultant
Hello, Grady College students!
I hope that you all are settling well into fall semester. I am looking forward to another year of working with you toward your career success.
This newsletter will be a way for me to share career-related information. This includes Career Center events, events and other ways to connect with employers, ways to gain experience for your resume, and other career tips. Be on the lookout for it every other Wednesday.
As always, please reach out to me with any questions, and read on for some great upcoming events.
Email: sam610@uga.edu
Website: http://career.uga.edu/
Location: Clark Howell Hall, Athens, GA, United States
Phone: 706-542-3375
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UGACareerCenter?sk=wall
Twitter: @UGAGradyCareers
In This Report
- Meet with Samantha
- Meet Evan
- The Career Center is BACK in Clark Howell
- Atlanta Braves Hackathon at Suntrust Park
- Dawgs Suit Up! Event
- She's Got Game! with Turner Sports
- Job and Internship Search Tips
Meet with Samantha
To schedule an appointment, call (706) 542-3375. Samantha covers Career Center walk-in hours on Mondays, from 12-2 p.m. in Clark Howell Hall. You can also stop by drop-in hours every Tuesday and Wednesday in Journalism, room 309-D from 1-3 p.m.
Receive assistance with resumes, statements of interest, cover letters, job search strategies, interviewing, applying to graduate school and any other career-related topics. Printed copies of materials are preferred.
Meet Evan
Originally from New York, Evan graduated from Elon University in North Carolina in 2016. He is currently a Masters Student in the College Student Affairs Administration program, and is serving as a Graduate Assistant in the Career Center. With the school year under way, he is excited to begin helping students navigate their career paths and leverage the Grady & UGA experience.
Career Center BACK in Clark Howell
The Career Center is back on the block! Stop by the 2nd floor of Clark Howell Hall (across from the Tate Student Center) to see us and our newly renovated space. We will resume walk-ins every day from 12-2 p.m. in Clark Howell, and you will meet with you career consultant for appointments here.
Atlanta Braves Hackathon at Suntrust Park
Sep. 8-13
Atlanta, GA
Dawgs Suit Up!
Sunday, Sep. 10
6:30-10 p.m.
Location: JC Penney (Georgia Square Mall)
The purpose of this event is to offer students professional attire at deeply discounted rates (JCPenney will offer a 70% discount on select professional attire). Don't miss this excellent opportunity to develop or update your professional wardrobe for career fairs, interviews and life after the Arch.
For under $200, students will be able to purchase a suit jacket and pants or a skirt, 2 shirts, shoes, and additional professional accessories such as ties, handbags and belts.
Additional event details:
- Free shuttles will run from the Tate bus stop to JCPenney from 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
- Free Sephora mini makeover + sample of your choice
- Free JCPenney Salon hair consultation
- Tailoring available
- Bring your UGA ID for admission
She's Got Game! with Turner Sports
Job and Internship Search Tips
Samantha Meyer Bio
Samantha joined the UGA Career Center in December 2014 as a Career Consultant for the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Samantha is a proud "Double Dawg" and Grady graduate, with Bachelor's degrees in public relations and women's studies, and a Master's degree through the Grady ADPR 4+1 program. During her time as a student at the University of Georgia, Samantha was on UGA's PRSSA Bateman team and was a member of the Demosthenian Literary Society, as well as the Women's Studies Student Organization, where she helped plan the annual Athens Take Back the Night event. She is delighted to be able to work with Grady students. Go Dawgs!
Email: sam610@uga.edu
Website: career.uga.edu
Location: Clark Howell Hall
Phone: 706-542-3375