Day 28:
Interested in working for a “green” company?
Look for this symbol displayed on various companies booths, and also on the map to find out which businesses and organizations have made a significant, demonstrable, and measurable commitment to make their establishment’s production processes more environmentally sustainable, and reduced their use of natural resources.
Day 29:
Beavers Wanted!
Do you want employers calling to offer you that job you’ve been really wanting? Are you looking for great internships?
Now is a great time to start preparing for the fair to help you land that awesome job or internship.
Here’s how!
To view this job/internship listing, you must be a currently registered OSU student 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.
Regional Organizer
Resolute Consulting
Description
A national public affairs firm is looking to hire a field organizer based in Portland to assist in a national field organizing campaign.
You must have access to a computer and transportation. You must also have a willingness to attend events. Travel expenses and accommodations will be reimbursed.
Role Description:
Your primary role will consist of:
• Signup gathering at events, festivals, and in high-traffic areas.
• Coalition building and stakeholder engagement
• Identification and activation of likely campaign supporters.
• Phone calls to potential campaign supporters.
• Organizational and stakeholder research
• Assisting with community outreach as well as coordination of event logistics for client activities.
Required Skills — Qualified individuals must possess the following skills:
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to do research online
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision
• Networking/people skills including persuasive speaking
For more information, including how to apply check out the posting in Beaver JobNet.
What are the top skills employers are seeking?
This is a great question! According to NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) the top 10 skills/qualities employers across all industries are looking for:
To view this job/internship listing, you must be a currently registered OSU student 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.
Corps Member
Teach For America
Description
Teach For America is the national corps of outstanding recent college graduates, graduate students, and professionals of all academic majors and career backgrounds who commit two years to teach in urban and rural public schools. Our corps members become lifelong leaders in the effort to make a great education, and the opportunities that come with it, a reality for all students. Teach For Americas network in the 2012-13 school year includes 10,400 corps members teaching in 46 regions across the country and nearly 28,000 alumni working in education and many other sectors to create the systemic changes that will help end educational inequity.
Teach For America provides a rigorous pre-service summer training program that is designed to further develop your leadership mindset and provide you real-world experience before entering the classroom. We place you as a full-time teacher with full salary and benefits in an urban or rural public school, and support you with coaching and ongoing professional development throughout your two years to help you achieve success in your classroom and beyond.
The Problem of Educational Inequity
In America today, 9-year-olds in low-income communities are already three grade levels behind their peers in high-income communities. Half of them wont graduate from high school. Those who do graduate will read and do math, on average, at the level of eighth graders in high-income communities. This educational inequity is one of our nations most pressing problems, and Teach For America enlists our most promising future leaders in the movement to solve it. Through the combined efforts of our corps members and alumni, working alongside other members of the communities we serve, we will achieve our vision: One day, all children in this nation will have the opportunity to attain an excellent education.
Minimum Pre-requisites for Applying:
Bachelor’s degree by June 2013
Minimum 2.5 cumulative undergraduate GPA
Citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States
Candidates of all backgrounds, academic majors, and career interests encouraged to apply
No educational coursework or certification required to apply
For more information, including how to apply check out the posting in Beaver JobNet.
To view this job/internship listing, you must be a currently registered OSU student 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.
Student On Campus Jobs
Oregon State University
With school starting in just a few short weeks, we thought we would highlight multiple student jobs on campus. Check out the link to this section of Beaver JobNet to find a listing of student jobs available and be sure to check out our On Campus Jobs section of the Career Services website to find out about the types of places to work on campus and some strategies to finding a student job.
Due to Labor Day, Q&A Monday is taking a break and will return next week! Have a wonderful holiday weekend.
To view this job/internship listing, you must be a currently registered OSU student 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.
Graphic Designer-Web Developer
CIA (Central Intelligence Agency)
Description
Are you an artistically and technically skilled web designer and developer with experience in project management and an interest in designing and developing dynamic and engaging web sites? Consider a career in the CIA’s Directorate of Intelligence.
This position is for a web site developer, with excellent skills in web design and development. You will be a member of a team responsible for the production of web sites and applications that will be used to present complex intelligence analysis to senior policymakers, including the President of the United States. Opportunities exist to participate in internal training as well as external workshops and conferences.
*Higher starting salary possible depending on experience level.
For more information, including how to apply check out the posting in Beaver JobNet.
To view this job/internship listing, you must be a currently registered OSU student 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.
Program Associate – Northwest Coordinator
SOS Outreach
Description
The Northwest Program Coordinator is a half-time, year-round position based in Seattle, WA. 80% of time will be spent on program management, 10% will be spent on administrative duties, and 10% will be spent on resource development to grow SOS’ programs serving Washington and Oregon Youth. The position will average 20 hours a week over a 12-month term, although it is expected that the coordinator will work more hours in the fall and winter and fewer in the spring and summer. This position is a 12-month opportunity funded through AmeriCorps and Coach Across America.
• Work with Program Manager to manage all program logistics for Learn to Ride and SOS University programs in Washington and Oregon including:
o Recruiting partner youth agencies
o Recruiting and training of volunteers
o Recruiting and training of seasonal staff
o Transportation
o On-hill program days
? Gear Distribution
? Circle of Love Implementation
? Ski and Snowboard Coaching
? Direct Mentorship with participants
o Scheduling service days
o Trainings
o Collecting and recording releases and waivers
o Program Graduations
o Snowsports Equipment Inventory
• Manage database administration for Washington and Oregon programs including:
o Registration
o Attendance
o Staff and volunteer management
o Fee for Service
o Pre and Post Evaluations
•Support SOS Outreach programs, events, awareness days, and fundraisers involving organization of volunteers for preparation, execution, and clean-up. All events will support local program development through direct cash and in-kind donations.
• Aid in community development and marketing across the organization to support program expansion in Washington and Oregon through social networking, contact management, press releases and collaborative exploration.
• Assist in resource development to support program expansion in Washington and Oregon through grant applications, individual donor solicitations, fundraising events and snowsport manufacturers. The Coach will be focused on in-kind donations of equipment that will support program expansion as well as funding to support program scholarship opportunities.
• Schedule with Northwest Program Manager, to ensure SOS Seattle office hours will be adequately covered.
• All other AmeriCorps appropriate duties as assigned.
For more information, including how to apply check out the posting in Beaver JobNet.
Question: I am a student-athlete and it takes up a lot of my time while in college. How do I include this experience on my resume?
This is a great question! Being a student-athlete does make it difficult to get involved in other experiences due to training, travel, and keeping up with your schoolwork. You also develop and grow professionally as an athlete and gain skills that many employers are looking for in their employees…time management, discipline, teamwork, communication, hard-work ethic, and the list goes on! You definitely want to include your athletic experience on your resume and display it as you would any other professional experience. Here’s an example:
OSU Women’s Rowing Team Corvallis, Oregon
Full-Time Student Athlete Fall 2009 – Present
Here is the full resume of the example above.
So just like any other experience you would include on your resume, be sure to give the details and make yourself stand out. And always tailor your resume for each job!
Any other questions when it comes to resume writing? What other experiences do you find difficult to include on a resume?
Jen Busick, Career Advisor & Outreach Coordinator at Oregon State University advises students about internships and the job search, applying to graduate school, resumes/cover letters, and interviewing. She also organizes and updates resources, manages social media for Career Services and coordinates outreach opportunities. She enjoys working with students in coming up with a plan to finding a job and assisting them with figuring out the next steps. She has a lot of international experience, including the Peace Corps, study abroad, and independent travel.