Are You Arch Ready?
UGA Career Center's Arch Ready Professionalism Certificate
What is the Arch Ready Professionalism Certificate?
A series of programming offered by the UGA Career Center to provide all UGA students with career development and job search training.
This program is not for academic credit - it is intended to enhance your degree from Grady College through professional development.
Completing the Arch Ready program can be a great way for graduate students to prepare for standing out in the job market, whether going into an academic or an industry job. The program would be particularly beneficial for students who will be job searching within the next year.
Why Should Grady Graduate Students Participate?
Students who complete the program will receive:
-A formal printed certificate
-A lapel pin to wear at career fairs, graduation, and on interviews
-Training from Career Center staff who want to see you succeed!
Students say...
"I really enjoyed the Arch Ready program. I learned a lot about moving forward with my career and gained confidence in areas I didn't have before. I would recommend this to everyone!"
"I really enjoyed attending these workshops! I am continuing to attend them even though I've already completed five."
"All of the programs that I attended were very impactful and helpful for my career growth and development."
"Great program because it's information we are missing in the classroom."
How To Participate
1. Attend at least five eligible events in the Fall 2017 semester.
Be sure to keep track on your own of which events you have attended - Career Center staff cannot confirm attendance to events throughout the semester. You can use this handy tool.
All events must be attended within one semester.
No need to sign up to participate in the program, or RSVP to events (unless specifically indicated) - you can just show up!
2. Scan in to each event with your UGA ID Card and pick up a red Arch Ready card. This red card must be submitted at the end of the workshop.
Students may not scan in to receive credit after the event has started. Students will not receive credit if they leave the event early and/or do not submit their red card.
3. Complete a brief survey which you'll receive via e-mail after each event you attend.
This allows us to improve programming each semester!
4. After attending 5 or more events, complete the final Arch Ready survey before the deadline.
This is how you officially complete the certificate! If you do not complete the final survey before the deadline you will not receive the certificate, regardless of number of events attended.
An e-mail will not be sent prompting you to complete this survey. It is your responsibility to visit the link after attending your five events.
5. Pick up your certificate and lapel pin at the Career Center!
Talk to your career consultant about how to add the Arch Ready Professionalism Certificate to your resume.
Career Center Events Included in the Arch Ready Professionalism Certificate Program
Choose your five!
September
8/31/17 - 4:30 - 5:30 PM; MLC, Rm. 150
Building Your LinkedIn Profile
9/11/17 - 4-5 PM; MLC, Rm. 150
From LinkedIn to WordPress: Creating Digital Portfolios
9/18/17 - 5-6:30 PM; MLC, Rm. 150
Career Fair Prep
9/21/17 - 5-6 PM; MLC, Rm. 150
Interview Preparation
9/25/17 - 4-5 PM; MLC, Rm. 150
Answering Interview Questions
9/27/17 - 4-5 PM; MLC, Rm. 171
Federal Resumes
9/28/17 - 4-5 PM; MLC, Rm. 150
Federal Job Search
October
10/4/17 - 4-5 PM; MLC, Rm. 150
Managing Multiple Offers
10/10/17 - 4:30-6 PM; MLC, Rm. 171
Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
10/17/17 - 4-5 PM; MLC, Rm. 150
Leveraging LinkedIn
10/18/17 - 6-8 PM; Tate Theater
Generation Start Up (Film Screening and Discussion)
10/19/17 - 4-5 PM; MLC, Rm. 150
Social Media and the Job Search
10/24/17 - 4-5 PM; MLC, Rm. 150
Professional Etiquette and Communication
10/24/17 - 5-6:30 PM; MLC, Rm. 171
Exploring Career Pathways for Communications Majors
10/25/17 - 4-5:30 PM; MLC, Rm. 150
How to Negotiate Your First Salary
November
11/2/17 - 5-7 PM; MLC, Rm. 150
Budgeting and Money Management
11/7/17 - 4-5 PM; MLC, Rm. 150
Professionalism on the Job
11/9/17 - 4-5 PM; MLC, Rm. 150
Backpack to Briefcase
11/14/17 - 4-5 PM; MLC, Rm. 150
Beyond Your Blind Spot: Navigating Workplace Bias
11/16/17 - 4-5 PM; MLC, Rm. 150
The Right (and Wrong) Way to Network
Ongoing
Please note: The following events require pre-registration on Handshake, but they will count for Arch Ready credit. You will only receive credit one time for each program.
Questions?
Questions can be directed to archready@uga.edu.