February « 2013 « The Career Development Center Blog

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Job/Internship of the Week
Management Trainee Summer Internship 2013
Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Description:

Sales/Management Trainee Summer Internship
Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Business Administration

It’s Business 101 on ten cups of coffee, and a one of a kind experience! As a Sales/Management Trainee Summer Intern at Enterprise, you’ll start learning what it takes to run a successful business from day one. It’s learning by training and doing in a team-oriented environment, not filing all day.

The pace is fast, the environment is fun, and you’ll be a decision maker from the start. Although you will not be managing others during your internship, you will take on some of the same challenges as first year professionals. Plus, you’ll enjoy a paid position that even has potential for bonuses and future career opportunities. Jump start your career!

For more information on how to apply check out the posting in Beaver JobNet.

The Winter 2013 Career Fairs are almost here (February 27th, University Wide and February 28th, Engineering)! Take advantage of this last weekend to put the finishing touches on your resume and 30-second infomercial. If you’re still debating whether you want to go or not, here are a few great reasons to stop on by.

If you’re a senior and still need to find a post-graduation job, what better way is there to find one than through the Career Fair? The employers come to you, and often they’ll also conduct interviews here on campus, no need for you to go anywhere. The Career Fair offers a large potential for reward with little cost of time or energy.
If you’re looking for a summer job, consider stopping by to chat with employers about internships. Internships are a great way to gain real-world experience in your field of study and are often either paid or offer a stipend. Participation in an internship might even help you decide whether a certain career path is for you or not, and could lead to a future job if the company likes you enough to hire you after you graduate.
Practice makes perfect! If you’re a freshman/sophomore and don’t feel ready for post-graduation life, use the Career Fair to practice meeting employers and networking. That way when it comes down to actually getting in the game, you’ll have a lot more confidence and be more prepared for what to expect.
If none of those reasons convinced you, then hopefully I can appeal to the most basic sensibilities of a typical college student – free stuff. Companies donate awesome prizes to win, and they’ll often also bring free goodies which you can pick up at their table when you meet them.

Don’t be intimidated by the prospect of meeting employers, they’re nice people and some of them are even OSU alumni! Just put your best foot forward and have confidence in yourself, and I’m sure the Career Fair will be a great experience for you.

P.S. Don’t know what a 30-second infomercial is? Check out our helpful guide to creating one and other ways to prepare for the fair.

Reference: http://www.sonoma.edu/sbe/career_fair.gif

Posted by Deirdre Newton, Career Services Assistant

Job/Internship of the Week
Marketing Internship
Jim Kuhlman State Farm

Description:

This internship is well suited for the Junior/Senior who could see themselves owning their own business at some point, or simply wants to round out their experience and develop high demand, cross-discipline skills like marketing, sales and communication.
We’re loosely basing the internship on the book To Sell is Human, by Daniel Pink. In his New York Times bestseller, Pink discusses how our unprecedented access to information has changed the way business is done – whether you’re a software engineer, a CPA, or a pharmaceutical sales rep, moving people, ie. sales, is a major part of what we all do. We’re all in sales now.
Throughout the internship we’ll be referencing examples in the book, as well as coaching to the three qualities Pink highlights as critical to success in moving people: Attunement, Bouyancy, and Clarity.
Ideal candidates for the internship are great with people, enjoy autonomy when figuring out how best to reach a goal, have a competitive streak, and want to be mentored in a fast-paced business environment.

For more information on how to apply, check out the posting in Beaver JobNet.

Valentine’s Day, like many other holidays, offers us a chance for reflection. We ponder our life choices, our current state of happiness, and what to do for our loved ones to show them how important they are. I’ve always been of the opinion that Valentine’s Day is not only a chance to show your appreciation for your significant other, but should also be a chance to show your appreciation for your closest friends and family who have always been there for you and probably don’t get thanked nearly often enough.

In fact, rather than being sad if you’re single this Valentine’s Day, take it as a chance to make the choice to change your attitude about the holiday. Being positive and not taking for granted all the good things you have going for you will undoubtedly become apparent in other aspects of your life, such as at work and at school. Take the time to appreciate your coworkers, schoolmates, professors, and bosses. It’s so much easier to be happy if you dwell on the positives rather than the negatives, and positivity can take you a long way in your professional development.

Also, holidays such as Valentine’s Day can offer valuable lessons when it comes to things like the job search or maybe advancement within your current career. Giving the same care and attention to your professional development as you would to your significant other can result in huge payoffs in the end.

Tailor your resume. Just like you wouldn’t give a regifted item to your significant other, don’t reuse the same resume/cover letter. Every time you turn in your resume, you should look it over and make sure it’s relevant to the position you’re applying for. You can even go so far as to use some of the specific language that’s in the original job description, to make sure that it’s obvious that you’re a good fit for the position.

Dress to impress. You probably wouldn’t go out for a romantic Valentine’s dinner without looking your best, so approach interviews as opportunities to “woo” the employer. Dressing your best to make a great first impression is almost as important as the entire rest of the interview.

Stand out. Let’s face it: flowers and chocolate aren’t exactly the most original gifts to give on Valentine’s Day. To really make the occasion memorable, you have to think outside the box. The same thing applies to your career: in order to get the job or be recognized for your hard work at your current job, you have to make the effort to stand out among your peers.

Be proactive. Relationships usually don’t just happen, they take a certain amount of work to initiate and keep going. Likewise, a career won’t just happen without any effort on your part. Take the extra step to follow up after you turn in your resume and after an interview so that you maximize your chances of standing out among your competition.

With these tips in mind, I hope you have a successful Valentine’s Day and some new ideas about your professional development!

Reference: http://spisolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/valentines1.jpg

Posted by Deirdre Newton, Career Services Assistant

Job/Internship of the Week

Sponsored Internship
US Department of Homeland Security

Description:

The National Center for Border Security and Immigration is now accepting undergraduate applications for the 2013 Homeland Security Summer Scholars Academy. This ten week summer program established by the National Center for Border Security and Immigration, which is a Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence located at the University of Texas in El Paso (UTEP) is geared towards academically inclined undergraduate students from various disciplines interested in careers within homeland security and other related industries. Academic achievers may apply to work with professors on research which correlates with their discipline and is focused on border security, immigration and other homeland security related research areas of need at UTEP. Scholars selected for this program will also experience one of the most dynamic border regions, network with other students from UTEP and universities from across the nation, and visit homeland security agencies and learn from experts in the field.

Students chosen for the program will be awarded a $4,000 stipend and receive paid on-campus housing and a meal allowance if students selected for the program do not live within a commuting distance of 100 miles. The 2013 HS Summer Scholars Academy begins on June 4rd and concludes on August 9th. Student scholars selected from outside universities must designate Monday June 3rd as their travel day and check into the housing provided. On June 4th an Academy Orientation will be held for all scholars selected for the program with the time and location to be announced after the 2013 candidates have been selected. Please circulate the flyer attached to all interested parties. For program and application details please visit: http://uids.utep.edu/ncbsi/student_opportunities.html

For more information on how to apply check out the posting in Beaver JobNet

With umbrellas showing up in movies, song titles, photographs, commercials and pretty much everywhere on rainy days (except in Oregon), it seems appropriate that there is a National Umbrella Day. Each year on February 10^th pull out your umbrella to celebrate. While we all may own an umbrella, most know little about them, so here are some fun facts to help you brush up on your umbrella trivia. Around the world umbrellas are also known as a parasol, brolly, parapluie, rainshade, sunshade, gamp, bumpershoos and umbrolly. Also universal, their main objective is to provide protection from rain and shade. Umbrellas began to appear around the 11^th Century B.C. in sculptures in the Middle East and China, looking pretty much the same as they do today.

Even though many Oregonians often opt for a raincoat, umbrellas are one of the most common accessories worldwide. With the Career Fairs and interviews coming up, select an umbrella! To ensure you make the best impression with employers arrive crisp and dry, by adding an umbrella on top of your raincoat. Just like your professional attire and briefcase, add to your ensemble a professional umbrella. Of course always dress yourself for the company you are applying to, so if it is an Oregon based outdoor wear company don’t bring along your umbrella; however, if it is a more corporate location keep dry with a nice looking umbrella. Here are a couple tips to selecting the perfect umbrella:

Canopy – Make sure it is well made and watertight, or else there is no point.
Frame – Check out the quality of the frame to make sure it will not collapse or flip out on you when a gust of wind comes up.
Color – While the bright pattered umbrellas may draw your eye, for a professional umbrella find one with neutral colors.
Type – Figure out which type of umbrella you like and which will suits you best, be it a traditional, automatic, compact, bubble, or high fashion umbrella.

References:

http://www.oakthriftumbrellas.com/pages/umbrellas4.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umbrella

http://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/12/the-gentlemans-guide-to-umbrellas/

Posted by Sami Kerzel, Career Services Assistant

Job/Internship of the Week

Farm Operations Manager
Pacific Northwest Farming Business

Description:

A long-standing pacific northwest farming business is seeking a highly motivated, experienced, self-starting individual to become the Farm Operations Manager. The candidate will take direction from, and report to, the Chief Executive Officer and other senior management members in carrying out a scope of duties as outlined below.

For more information on how to apply, check out the posting in Beaver JobNet.

When the month of February begins, many are eager to know if the groundhog will see his shadow or not. According to legend, if the groundhog sees his shadow, winter will continue for six more weeks.

Since 1996, however, the beginning of February has also marked a new holiday and initiative called National Groundhog Job Shadow Day. Groundhog Job Shadow Day is a joint effort of America’s Promise – Alliance for Youth, Junior Achievement, and the U.S. Department of Labor in which students of participating schools are paired with a mentor from participating organizations, who they will “shadow” throughout the day, to experience how the skills they learn in the classroom can be applied in the real world. National Groundhog Job Shadow Day, celebrated the first week of February, is currently most commonly practiced in middle and high school settings, but grows as a national initiative each year.

Job shadowing can be important…

in your own personal career development. By overseeing someone in a particular profession, you can get a sense of what working in a position like theirs would entail and if it’s an area you could see yourself pursuing a career in. Some job shadows may even result in future internships or jobs.

on your resume. All job shadows may be unique in some way. Some may include hands-on experience, while others might include observing research in a lab. Either way, job shadowing can show experience on your resume, in addition to skills like communication, time-management, and professionalism.

So, while there is a chance that the groundhog may not see his shadow this year, know that more than 100,000 businesses will have shadows: those of more than one million students participating in National Groundhog Job Shadow Day, which you can become a part of by considering a job shadowing experience. For more information about job shadowing, check out the Career Services website.

Reference: http://www.ahla.com/groundhog/

Posted by Erica Evans, Career Services Assistant

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Monthly Archives: February 2013

Job/Internship of the Week-Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Winter Career Fairs are coming up – ARE YOU READY???

Job/Internship of the Week-Jim Kuhlman State Farm

What We Can Learn From Valentine’s Day

Job/Internship of the Week-US Department of Homeland Security

Professional Umbrellas

Job/Internship of the Week-Pacific Northwest Farming Business

Groundhog Shadow or Job Shadow?

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