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Winter 08 Week 5: Feb. 4 - Feb. 11Events this Week: Finding a job with a Language Major What Can I Do With a Language Major? It's likely that at some point you've been asked "So, what ARE you going to do with a language major?" For those of you who don't yet know what's out there for graduates with your skill set, this seminar is for you! Learn about some of the exciting careers available based on the skills and knowledge you are gaining from your major. Wednesday, Feb 6 5:00p to 6:00p Location: Knight Library, Edmiston Room, "EC 144" (144 Knight Library) posted on Monday, February 04, 2008 Upcoming Events: Mining Your Interview Stories and more Mining Your Interview Stories Have you ever wondered if an interview question will be posed that you have absolutely no idea how to answer? This workshop will teach you a technique on how to develop your own interview stories so that no matter what interview question is posed, you will be prepared to put your best foot forward. This seminar will help you increase your interviewing confidence by teaching specific examples of how you can make a difference for your future employer by communicating your strengths and accomplishments. Location: Knight Library, Edmiston Room, "EC 144" (144 Knight Library) Tuesday, Feb 12 3:30p to 5:00p Informational Interviewing Informational interviewing is an excellent career exploration strategy that is not only fun, but a great way to help you learn first hand if a particular career of interest is a good fit for you. In this workshop you will learn the fundamentals of how to conduct an informational interview, from initiating contact with an employer to crafting well thought-out questions that will help you gather the information needed to evaluate a perspective career. Location: Media Services (Next to the Knight Library), Room Proctor 42 Friday, Feb 15 1:00p to 2:00p Preparing for the Winter 2008 Career Fair Career Fairs can be exciting and challenging especially the first time you attend one. From the time we are young we are told, "don't talk to strangers." During the Career Fair you will be in a huge room with many potential employers. Where do you start? What do you say? How do you make a great first impression? These questions and many more will be answered during this informative workshop to make the Winter Career Fair a success for you! Location: Media Services (Adjacent to the Knight Library), Room Proctor 42 Monday, Feb 18 5:00p to 6:00p posted on Monday, February 04, 2008 Cool Internships for week 5: Nearby Nature and many more U.S. COMMERCIAL SERVICE IN CANADA – International Trade/Business
NEARBY NATURE – Nature Guides/Naturalist Educators KMD ARCHITECTS - Architectural Internships >>read more posted on Monday, February 04, 2008 Campus Interview Program: Recruiters coming to campus! The Campus Interview Program (CIP) connects students and alumni with organizations that want to hire UO students. Employers from leading companies and organizations come to campus to interview for career positions, internships, and part-time or seasonal jobs. Many recruiters hire students from all majors. Check back often, we're adding new visits all the time!! 2/21 E&J Gallo Winery (apply in UO-JobLink by 2/13) 2/28 Enterprise Rent a Car (apply in UO-JobLink by 2/18) 2/28 Progressive (apply in UO-JobLink by 2/18) 2/28 Lowe’s (apply in UO-JobLink by 2/18) 2/28 Eli Lilly (apply in UO-JobLink by 2/18) 3/4 Abercrombie & Fitch (apply in UO-JobLink by 2/24) 3/5 Ameriprise (apply in UO-JobLink by 2/24) 3/5 AXA Advisors (apply in UO-JobLink by 2/27) 3/5 Fisher Investments (apply in UO-JobLink by 2/18) 3/6 Liberty Mutual (apply in UO-JobLink by 2/18) >>read more posted on Monday, February 04, 2008 The Mock Interview Program: Upcoming Interviews Hone your skills and gain an edge with the Mock Interview Program. We are bringing actual recruiters to campus to help you gain valuable interviewing skills. Employers will mock/practice interview you and offer you feedback about your interview. This is a great opportunity to practice your interviewing skills with top employers! Available time slots are first come, first served. Upcoming Mock/Practice Interviews: 2/8 The State of Oregon 2/15 Target Distribution 2/26 Liberty Mutual Sign up for Mock Interviews through UO-JobLink, under ‘postings’ in the ‘position type' box select 'Mock Interviews' to see the list of who will be on campus Mock Interviewing! This is a great opportunity, and best of all the companies are coming to you! posted on Monday, February 04, 2008 International Internship Opportunities: Australia and New Zealand Gain professional experience, build your resume, get UO academic credit and spend time “Down Under” all at the same time! >>read more posted on Monday, February 04, 2008 Foreign Service Officer Exam: deadline approaching INTERNATIONAL CAREERS IN FOREIGN POLICY AND DIPLOMACY
U.S. Department of State – Foreign Service Officer Careers 2008 Foreign Service Officer Test (March 1–8, 2008) Foreign Service Officer Exam Registration DEADLINE: February 27, 2008 (for testing in the U.S.) >>read more posted on Monday, February 04, 2008 |
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