Monthly Archives: February 2012

Upcoming Workshops in Career Services!

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Career Services offers many workshops throughout the year. It is very important to take advantage of these workshops and all of the information provided by both Career Services staff and company employers. With two career fairs right around the corner here are just some of the workshops that we have coming up.

Brand Yourself into the Job of Choice

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

This is a new workshop that we are offering this year and will be presented by Rachel Mendell of State Farm Insurance. Have you ever wondered what you can do to set yourself apart from other candidates through the pre-employment process? It’s easy!! By taking the time to create your own personal brand, you can set yourself apart from other candidates at career fairs, on your resume, and during the interview.  Not only will you be able to set yourself apart, but you will also realize through the branding process what opportunities are truly the best fit for you.

Creating a Stand-Out Resume

Monday, February 20, 2012 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

This is a great way to learn about different formats and how to best set up your resume for success. At this workshop you will learn how to tailor your resume to individual employers and find out what appeals to them. One of the main recurring themes seen in resumes is lack of information. Learn how to take a dull resume and fill it out with content so that it will truly reflect your skills and capabilities. Check out the resume section on our website for more information on resumes.

How to Ace Your Job Interview

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

In this workshop you will gain great insight on typical questions that interviewers ask and how to respond to them. You will be given tools like the S.T.A.R technique (Situation, Task, Action, and Result) which will help you give thorough responses. Knowing how to present yourself in an interview situation can be tricky but this is a perfect way to improve your skills. A good way to prepare in the mean time is through the interview section of our website which gives you tips for several situations.

Success at the Career Fair

Monday, February 20, 2012 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

If you are planning to attend the Winter Career Fair this is a great workshop to attend. During the Success at the Career Fair workshop we will go over many details that can be looked over.  This presentation will give you the tools needed to make a great first impression at the Career Fair. We will go over many things, from how a resume should look to how your body language is an interview all in itself. Find out more information about our Career Fairs and how to prepare!

These are just some of the workshops that we are offering leading up to next week career fairs. We also offer many more that aren’t listed! For more information check out our website!

Posted by Silver Trujillo, Career Services Assistant

13 days until Career Fair

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Many students find internships and jobs at the Career Fair. Here is what a previous student said about her experience:

I found my position by looking at the Career Services website before the Career Fair. I knew there were three employers I really wanted to talk to so I found them on the website, got the link to their company websites to research them, and then went into the Career Fair feeling great…and got a job!

– Loni Hartman

Jobs/Internships of the Week – Allegiant

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To view this job/internship listing, you must be a currently registered OSU student or alum and have an existing Beaver JobNet account. If you are eligible and do not have an account, register now.

Beaver JobNet  is a great way to get your job or internship search started. Meet employers from a variety of organizations as well as from locations around the country and around the world. This program serves students and alumni alike. Employers are seeking applicants for positions including full-time, co-ops and internships, summer camps, national parks employment, and volunteer organizations such as the Peace Corps. Students can access Beaver JobNet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Check out the Career Services website for more information about finding a job.

Jobs/Internships of the Week
Allegiant – 8 positions available – Click on each position for full details and how to apply.

Aircraft Structures Engineer
Engineer
Financial Analyst
Intern – Financial Analyst
Intern – Planning
Network Planning Analyst
Reliability Data Specialist
Revenue Management Analyst

Allegiant is more than an airline, it’s an innovative travel company dedicated to providing the best travel deals to its customers. Linking small U.S. cities to world-class leisure destinations such as Florida, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Southern California, Allegiant provides low-cost travel packages that include not only air, but hotel, rental car and entertainment tickets.

Representatives from Allegiant will be conducting interviews in Career Services Office on Tuesday, 2/14/2012.  They will first host an information session the evening before, on Monday, 2/13/2012 in the Career Services Classroom, located in basement of Kerr Administration Bldg. at 5:00 pm. The recruiter will be signing students up for interviews on Tuesday, after the informational session. Students will need to email their resumes prior to the informational session to Cherika.best@allegiantair.com.

Job/Internship of the Week – Fred Meyer Internship

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To view this job/internship listing, you must be a currently registered OSU student or alum and have an existing Beaver JobNet account. If you are eligible and do not have an account, register now.

Beaver JobNet  is a great way to get your job or internship search started. Meet employers from a variety of organizations as well as from locations around the country and around the world. This program serves students and alumni alike. Employers are seeking applicants for positions including full-time, co-ops and internships, summer camps, national parks employment, and volunteer organizations such as the Peace Corps. Students can access Beaver JobNet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Check out the Career Services website for more information about finding a job.

Job/Internship of the Week

Summer Intern
Fred Meyer

Description
We’re looking for college students between their junior and senior year to work this summer in the dynamic world of retailing as Summer Interns with Fred Meyer at our Corporate Office in Portland, OR!

*****
INTERNSHIPS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS:
-Buying Office
-Merchandise Planning
-Finance/Accounting
-Advertising/Marketing
-Public Affairs
-Human Resources
-Product Development
-Fred Meyer Jewelers
-Engineering

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
-Learn and experience how a major retailer operates from all angles
-Participate in professional development classes
-Attend behind-the-scene tours of Fred Meyer facilities (Bakery Manufacturing Plant, Distribution Centers)
-Complete an extensive eleven-week program and final project
-Network with senior executives
-Gain a clear understanding of business management including Customer service merchandise management, and Associate team building

COMPENSATION/SCHEDULE:
-$12.00/hour, 40 hour work week
-10 weeks (June 25 through August 31)
-Benefit eligibility not applicable
-Associate Discount
-On sight Fitness Center

Fred Meyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion.

Location
Portland, OR
Qualifications
3.0 GPA 

Junior status
Legally eligible for employment in the United States
Prior work experience with emphasis on Customer service

How To Apply
Submit resume and letter of interest via Beaver JobNet. Include in letter of interest two departments you are interested in.
Interview Date(s) – will be on campus at OSU
Feb 23, 2012
Feb 24, 2012
Interview Location
8 Kerr Admin, Located in The office of Career Services, basement of Kerr Administration Building
8 Kerr Admin, Located in The office of Career Services, basement of Kerr Administration Building
Schedule Details
Schedule Type: Open 

Sign-Up Start Date
November 25, 2011 12:00 am

Sign-Up End Date
February 21, 2012 11:59 pm
Screening Criteria

Majors/Concentrations
College of Business, College of Engineering, College of Public Health & Human Sci
Graduation Date (Start)
Dec 2012 – Jun 2013
Degree Level(s)
Bachelors
Minimum GPA
3.0
Class Level
Junior
Applicant Type
Current Student

15 days until Career Fair

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Day 15:

“I make that one copy and I become the girl who makes copies. And by the end of the day I’m the receptionist again. And the worst part is, I like making copies. The paper comes out all warm and stuff. And it’s cold in there! Because it’s technically a closet.” –Pam, from the Office

So maybe you’re ideal job isn’t working for Dunder Mifflin, a Paper Company (then again, who WOULDN’T want to work for Michael Scott?!) but the chances are, you will eventually need a job.  Why not set some goals for yourself after college now, and whether that includes setting your own hours, helping find a cure for cancer, or being successful period, now is the time to start thinking about life after college.

Employer Highlight – PacificSource Health Plans

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We interviewed Sara Vizcaino, the Human Resources Manager  from PacificSource about recruiting at OSU. Here is what she had to say:

1. Tell us about your company and why you recruit OSU students.

PacificSource Health Plans is a health plan that provides medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy insurance coverage to groups and individuals. But, we’re not a typical health plan – we’re an independent, not-for-profit health plan with a 78-year history. Our mission is to help people get the healthcare they need. What sets us apart from our competitors is that we focus on providing exceptional service to our members. We also invest in the communities we serve by partnering with local providers to deliver high quality, accessible healthcare, and through charitable giving and personal involvement with non-profit organizations. PacificSource has offices in Oregon, Idaho, Washington, and Montana with close to 600 employees.

PacificSource enjoys our relationship with Oregon State University and we are always impressed with the caliber of students at OSU. Last summer we hired 7 summer interns and 4 of them were from OSU. We were on campus in October for the Career Fairs and the EECS-MIME Senior Dinner. At those events we had the opportunity to talk with a number of students – both about careers after college as well as summer internships. It is always exciting to speak with students about their preparations to get work experience through an internship or about taking that first step in a career after graduation.

2. What is your favorite part of your job?

I am a member of the Human Resources team and feel lucky to get to do the work that I love to do for a company like PacificSource!  I have been here since moving to OR nearly 6 years ago and, in that time, I have been able to learn and grow in my role. There is a lot about my job that I really enjoy, but my favorite part is working with candidates as they apply for jobs with PacificSource, interview, and get hired. In fact, last week a former summer intern was hired and started working as a full-time member of our Actuarial team!  It was great to work with her again and help her transition into her employment as she kicks off her actuarial career!

I also really appreciate getting to do my work AND getting the opportunity to be involved in our community. I’m involved in raising money for Relay for Life and United Way as well as with our Community Garden. Our Community Garden has about 40 employees that plant, grow, and harvest vegetables and we donate about 100 lbs of veggies per week during the growing season to a local food pantry. It is pretty amazing to work for a health insurance company that wants to make a difference in our communities and being able to get involved personally. Over the past 2 years, our Garden has donated approximately 2 tons of produce to families in need! That is something I feel really proud of.

3. How do you find people you want to hire and what makes them stand out from others?

All organizations have a culture – sort of like how we each have our own personality. The culture at PacificSource is built on strong customer service and building positive relationships. We strive to improve the communities we serve and encourage a healthy work-life balance. When we look for candidates, finding individuals that fit our culture is a very important part of the recruiting process. Certainly finding candidates that have the technical experience or abilities is necessary, but it isn’t everything.

We look for candidates through a variety of sources including college career fairs, online job postings, social media avenues, networking events, and even virtual career fairs. PacificSource is growing and will have approximately 40 new positions to fill in 2012!  That means we’ll be busy looking for the right candidates that can do the job and fit in and really excel within the PacificSource culture.

4. What do you recommend students do in college so that they are ready when it comes time to find a job?

It’s hard to find the balance between everything in college – but I don’t need to tell you that!  You have to focus on school and do well in your classes, but that isn’t everything. Part of figuring out what career or industry is right for you is about trying things out. So, part-time work experience or summer internships can really help you learn more about what you enjoy (and don’t enjoy!) doing. Also, going to different campus events or joining different groups can give you information about a career or industry that you had never heard of before, but that might be a great fit for you. So, try things on for size to see what fits you best. Also, research companies that you have interest in. If possible, connect with them through social media to learn more, watch job openings, and set up profiles on their online career centers.

Thanks to Sara for her great insight and for taking the time to do a post for the Career Beavers Blog!

Job/Internship of the Week – InsightsNow

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To view this job/internship listing, you must be a currently registered OSU student or alum and have an existing Beaver JobNet account. If you are eligible and do not have an account, register now.

Beaver JobNet  is a great way to get your job or internship search started. Meet employers from a variety of organizations as well as from locations around the country and around the world. This program serves students and alumni alike. Employers are seeking applicants for positions including full-time, co-ops and internships, summer camps, national parks employment, and volunteer organizations such as the Peace Corps. Students can access Beaver JobNet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Check out the Career Services website for more information about finding a job.

Job/Internship of the Week

Social Media Research Internship
InsightsNow

Job Summary:
The Social Media Research Intern is responsible for working collaboratively to analyze social media data direct from the web and through software tools.

Competencies:
Initiative Listening
Team Player Customer Focused
Communication Skills Enthusiasm
Analytical Skills Logic
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