The Franklin Newsletter
Monthly News From Your Franklin College Career Consultants
October 2017
· Resume & cover letter writing
· Interviewing skills & mock interviews
· Job & internship search
· Career fair prep
· Social media & online presence
· Major & career exploration
· Professional etiquette & attire
· Networking
· LinkedIn
· Employer research
· Graduate school options
· Salary & negotiation
· Government & non-profit options
· Gap year options
· Alumni support
· Transitioning from college to career
Please reach out to your Career Consultant for any career-related needs that you may have now or in the future! Read on for more information about pertinent events that can help you build a variety of skills to reach your career goals!
Sincerely,
Brittany, Jenna, Kyle, and Maggie
Your Franklin Team
Brittany Rikard
Satellite Hours on Tuesdays from 2:30pm until 4:30pm in the Psychology advising office - Room 219
Email: brikard@uga.edu
Jenna Lostritto-Simmons
Satellite Hours on Thursdays from 3:00pm until 5:00pm in Driftmier Hall 101 or Second and Fourth Mondays from 2:00pm until 4:00pm in Memorial Hall 102
Email: jenna.lostritto@uga.edu
Kyle Poe
Email: kyle.poe@uga.edu
Maggie O'Brien
Career Consultant for Exploring and Fine and Performing Arts students
Satellite Hours on Thursdays from 1:00pm until 3:00pm in the Exploratory Center (Caldwell Hall First Floor)
Email: maggieob@uga.edu
Make plans to earn the Arch Ready Professionalism Certificate this semester!
Intern For A Day Program Info Sessions
Why participate in Intern For A Day? Because experience matters!
The Career Center partners with employers in Atlanta and Athens to provide a job shadow opportunity to match your career interest. Students who participate are able to build their resume, explore a career and network with professionals.
Attend ONE information session to learn more about the Intern For A Day Program!
Last chances:
Information session #3: October 2nd, 4-5 pm, MLC 171
Information session #4: Octoer 3rd, 4-5 pm, MLC 102
More information: http://career.uga.edu/job_search/internships/intern_for_a_day
Graduate School Information Day
Get an advanced degree!
Meet with representatives from highly respected graduate and professional programs from across the country and overseas, representing areas such as business, law, health and medicine, public policy and many others.
Questions to ask representatives:
1. What is the graduate program focus or emphasis?
2. What is the size of the program (class size)?
3. Are there opportunities for practical experience and available assistantships? (Financial aid?)
4. What help is provided in career services before and after graduation?
5. Do you have contact information of faculty members to ask more questions about the program?
6. Are there opportunities to build relationships with other students and extra-curricular activities such as conferences?
Recommended dress for this event: Business Casual
Wednesday, Oct 18, 2017, 11:00 AM
Tate Student Center Grand Hall (5th Floor)
The Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Career and Internship Fair is open to all students and offers the opportunity for students to network with employers within their field of interest. Students at all levels of their educational experience will have an opportunity to learn about specific internship and full-time openings available. Students who are seeking internships and full-time jobs in this industry are highly encouraged to attend.This fair is a great opportunity to meet and network with employers!
The dress code is business professional and we recommend bringing copies of your resume.
59 companies are already registered for this year's fair!