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Winter 2008 Week 2: Jan. 15 - Jan. 22Cozy Up to the Career Center! The Career Center will be giving away free cocoa, coffee and tea on Thursday, January 17th, from 8:30 to 10:30am. Look for our tent in front of the EMU Ampitheatre.
We can also assist you in registering for and searching UO-JobLink, your online database of current jobs, internships and opportunities. You can also ask us about workshops and other events occuring over Winter Term. posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 Career Center Hours The Career Center is open and currently running its normally scheduled hours! Hours: M-F 8:30-5:00 Individual Career Counseling Career counselors are available to meet with you Monday-Friday. You have two options for accessing counseling: Schedule an appointment ahead of time. Call the Career Center at 346-3235 or stop by the second floor of Hendricks Hall to find a time that fits your schedule. Appointments are available Monday - Friday during the Center's hours of operation (8:30 am - 5:00 pm). Use the drop-in/same day appointment service. The Career Center offers half hour appointments on a first come first served basis Monday - Friday, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm during the academic year (see seminars + events for updated hours). A sign up sheet is available every morning at 8:30 am for that day's drop-in. You can sign up at any time during the day for a "drop-in" appointment. posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 Events This Week: one workshop and an employer coming to campus Getting it Down: Resume & Cover Letter Writing A resume and cover letter are integral components of your job search, and when done well, can open the door to an interview. This workshop will focus on the basic structure of these important documents. Strategies to help you target your resume and cover letter to specific positions will also be addressed. Location: Career Center Library, Hendricks Hall Wednesday, Jan 16 5:00p to 6:00p Student Works USA Student Works USA will be on campus hiring for their Summer Management Program as well as hiring for Student Painters for the Summer of 2008! It's not too early to start making your plans for this summer.Come find out more about this opportunity, Studentworks USA will be on campus January 15th, January 22nd, January 23rd, January 28th and February 7th! Location: EMU-Exact Room TBA Tuesday, Jan 15 9:00a to 4:00p posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 Upcoming Events: two workshops and an employer visit Land A Job Without Ever Leaving Campus! Each year 80-100 employers come to campus to interview and hire UO students. There are many great opportunities available each term for students just like you! Whether you are actively seeking employment opportunities or want gain practical experience through participating in a mock interview, join Mandy Devereux, the Campus Interview Program Coordinator to learn more about the program, how to participate and sign up through UO-JobLink and start connecting with employers today. Location: Knight Library, Edmiston Room, "EC 144" (144 Knight Library) Wednesday, Jan 23 5:30p to 6:30p International Job and Internship Search Experience new tastes, sights, and sounds through a job or internship abroad. In the International Jobs and Internships workshop we will introduce you to a wide array of campus and online resources to help you find and secure a position outside of the United States. Thursday, Jan 31 5:00p to 6:00p Location: Knight Library, Edmiston Room, "EC 144" (144 Knight Library) Teach for America Teach For America is the national corps of outstanding recent college graduates of all backgrounds and academic majors who commit two years to teach in urban and rural public schools and who become lifelong leaders in the effort to expand opportunity for children. Each year, Teach For America selects a corps of over 2,000 individuals, provides them with extensive training during summer institutes, places them as full-time, paid teachers in public schools, and provides ongoing support through a network of Teach For America staff, corps members and alumni during their two years as teachers and beyond. Location: Chiles 128 Wednesday, Jan 23 6:00p to 7:30p posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 Cool Internships: Intern with Dave Letterman GARAGEGAMES – Web, C++ Programmer, Art Interns WINGS AND WINE FESTIVAL – Festival Coordinator Intern LATE (THE) SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN - Late Show Internships (12 positions) >>read more posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 Peace Corps: Information Session this week Peace Corps Information Session This Week! Tell your friends you're headed to Mozambique or Mongolia. You could be saying "I'll be training health educators on nutrition, HIV/AIDS prevention, and other health issues in Africa." But the health education program is just one option in the Peace Corps. There are many types of Peace Corps job assignments that could fit your degree, skills and interests and over 70 Peace Corps host nations. Wednesday, January 16th 5:30pm-7pm Mills International Center (EMU) A returned Peace Corps volunteer will speak about his experience in Armenia. For more information, contact the University of Oregon Peace Corps recruiter Brett Holt (541) 346-6026 pcorps@uoregon.edu Career Center 220 Hendricks Hall Winter Office Hours Monday 10am - 1:30pm Wednesday 10am - 2pm Or by appointment For more information, please visit www.peacecorps.gov uocareer.uoregon.edu/peacecorps posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 International Internship Opportunities: Information Session You are invited to the IE3 Global Internship Information session to learn about your opportunities to gain professional experience, earn academic credits, build your resume and spend time abroad all at the same time! IE3 Global Internships Information Session Thursday, January 24 1:30-2:30 P.M. Mills International Center, EMU (formerly the International Resource Center) >>read more posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 |
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