Career Center Weekly Update
September 24, 2018
UGA Career Center
APPOINTMENTS: Call (706) 542-3375 or schedule your appointment on Handshake. No appointments are scheduled via email.
Drop-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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Data Science Fellowship - The Data Incubator
The Data Incubator is an intensive 8 week fellowship that prepares masters students, PhDs, and postdocs in STEM and social science fields seeking industry careers as data scientists. The program is free for Fellows and supported by sponsorships from hundreds of employers across multiple industries. In response to the overwhelming interest in our earlier sessions, we will be holding another fellowship.
Who Should Apply: Anyone who has already obtained a masters or PhD degree or who is within one year of graduating with a masters or PhD is welcome to apply. Applications from international students are welcome. Everyone else is encouraged to sign-up for a future session.
Arch Ready: Managing Multiple Offers
Date: Tuesday, September 25
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: MLC, Room 101
Attend this workshop to hear more about managing multiple offers. As you navigate the job search process and make good impressions on employers, you may find yourself in the difficult situation of receiving multiple job offers, and having to decide which is better for you.
You will leave this workshop with an understanding of:
- Your top values, and how to incorporate that into your decision to accept or decline an offer
- Which aspects of the companies and their job descriptions to consider when evaluating the offers
- How to maintain a professional relationship with all of the employers involved
- The most appropriate language and etiquette to use when speaking to an employer about their offers
Applying to Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program
Date: Wednesday, September 26
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: MLC, Room 250
The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program is administered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Each year, candidates apply to the program to be selected as Finalists. Finalists are then eligible for appointment as Presidential Management Fellows (PMFs). To become a PMF, you must participate in a rigorous, multi-step application process. It takes patience and endurance, but also gives you a chance to demonstrate your leadership ability and potential. As a PMF, you will have earned your place in the program, and the opportunity to grow professionally, serve your country, and make a difference! This workshop will walk you through the process of applying and tips for success.
Please contact Judy Milton, jmilton@uga.edu, at the Graduate School with any questions about the PMF workshop.
Arch Ready: Diversity and Inclusion Internship Panel
Date: Wednesday, September 26
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: MLC, Room 214
Are you looking for a summer internship? Don’t delay your search any longer! Attend this program and learn about internships specifically for you. Representatives from diversity internship programs will provide information on their programs and the application process.
Meet program representatives from the following confirmed organizations:
Deloitte SHINE Program, INROADS, Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT), T. Howard Foundation.
This event is open to all UGA students, however, these programs focus on recruiting diverse populations. For more information about the programs requirements, please review their websites and application process.
Arch Ready: Interviewing
Date: Thursday, September 27
Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Location: MLC, Room 102
Presentation and confidence are must-haves when pitching your story to employers. What better way to hear insider tips from real recruiters for rocking the interview and crafting your story! Come out and practice your skills and get direct feedback so you can feel more confident in your job search.
Google Information Session
Date: Thursday, October 4
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: North PJ Auditorium, Instructional Plaza (Room N106)
Host: Gary Jackson, Global Agency Business Development, Dentsu Aegis Network, Google, Inc.
Please join us to learn what it’s like to work at Google and to find out more about non-tech opportunities. We are recruiting exceptional UGA students – juniors interested in working in technology for their BOLD internship and seniors seeking full-time non-tech opportunities. Dress is casual. Please bring your resumes!
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