Wednesday, March 11, 2009
New Career Specialist
My name is Aria Snyder and I am a new Career Specialist at Career Services! I am currently a student at the University of Wisconsin-Stout in the School Counseling Graduate program. I have been working at Career Services for about 2 months now and I love it! I am learning all about the different resources we provide students while broadening my knowledge on cover letters, resumes, and much more! From my experience with finding the right career I know it can be diffiuclt and frustrating. It took me until my junior year of undergrad to really know what I wanted to be when I "grew up". This journey took time, energy and many trips to Career Services and even a few talks with a Career Counselor. Once I realized that the path I was on was the right one pieces then fell into place and all that frustration and time was all worth it. I love school and I really enjoy my internship here at UW-Eau Claire. I hope you all have a great semester and hope your career finding journeys end with a job you love!
Friday, October 24, 2008
New Career Associate
Hello All-
My name is Coryn Davis and I am a new career associate at Career Services. I am currently pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. Next semester I will be applying for admitance to the School of Education here on campus and one of the resources that has really helped me prepare is the 2009 Job Search Handbook for Teachers. It provided me with great examples of what a teacher's resume should look like and includes a lot of helpful information to use when looking for a job in the education field. I look forward to meeting some of you. Have a great rest of your semester!
Coryn Davis
My name is Coryn Davis and I am a new career associate at Career Services. I am currently pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. Next semester I will be applying for admitance to the School of Education here on campus and one of the resources that has really helped me prepare is the 2009 Job Search Handbook for Teachers. It provided me with great examples of what a teacher's resume should look like and includes a lot of helpful information to use when looking for a job in the education field. I look forward to meeting some of you. Have a great rest of your semester!
Coryn Davis
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Hey Students!
Hello Students! My name is Mark and I am one of the new Career Associates at Career Services. I am a freshman and my major is currently social work. I am not completely certain about my major at this point, but the resources here at Career Services have already helped me to learn more things about my interests and abilities. Sigi 3 was very helpful in assessing my current skills. It gave me many different options in exploring career options with different majors.
Hope I will see all of you soon in the Career Services Office! If you have any questions, feel free to ask!
-Mark Quamme
Hope I will see all of you soon in the Career Services Office! If you have any questions, feel free to ask!
-Mark Quamme
Monday, May 12, 2008
Summer is here..what should I do?
So this will be my last post until next fall...so I thought that I would leave you with some tips on how to fill your homework less (is that a word? oh well!) days.
I would first recommend continuing to use all of the programs (Ask an Alum, Sigi 3, the Career Services Website, etc.) that I have listed in my previous posts.
Second, I would recommend volunteering or getting a job that pertains to one of your interests. Though you may be undeclared, it doesn't hurt to do an activity that you enjoy. You will be building your resume and gaining experience. Who knows, maybe you will discover what you want to major in!
Third, I would recommend making an effort to network and talk to others about their careers and college experiences. The summer months are filled picnics, grad parties, and family vacations-the perfect place to make yourself known. You will be surprised to find how many people want to share their career with you. It might even give you some ideas of your own. A future internship may even become available.
But, most of all, enjoy the summer!!!! Let the career searching begin!
I would first recommend continuing to use all of the programs (Ask an Alum, Sigi 3, the Career Services Website, etc.) that I have listed in my previous posts.
Second, I would recommend volunteering or getting a job that pertains to one of your interests. Though you may be undeclared, it doesn't hurt to do an activity that you enjoy. You will be building your resume and gaining experience. Who knows, maybe you will discover what you want to major in!
Third, I would recommend making an effort to network and talk to others about their careers and college experiences. The summer months are filled picnics, grad parties, and family vacations-the perfect place to make yourself known. You will be surprised to find how many people want to share their career with you. It might even give you some ideas of your own. A future internship may even become available.
But, most of all, enjoy the summer!!!! Let the career searching begin!
Monday, May 5, 2008
Sigi 3!!!! Another answer to the major question
Hey everyone!
So far I have recommended to you the handouts and Ask an Alum and Friends..but I have yet another recommendation. Sigi 3! This is another online system that enables you to look up specific majors and careers. It can be located on the UWEC Career Services homepage under the "Students" link.
Once logged in, there are a variety of options available for exploring your future including links titled: "Check out occupations," "See what I can do with my major," "Find a major," "Search for a school," and "Look for a job."
Since I am thinking that most of you who are reading this blog because you are undeclared or a unsure of your major, I would recommend starting with the "Find a major" link. Under this link, is subtitle called "Occupational Info" which allows you to search by title, major, skills, interests, and even personality type. I think it is best to search under "major."
If you are searching by major, it will ask for what College the major you are thinking of is under (Arts and Sciences, Business, etc.), which will be link you to a list of majors. Once you chose a major from the list, it will take you to a page that lists careers that "you would be well suited for," or that share interests/skills with the major.
Once you choose a career, links will be made available regarding work settings, required education, income, job outlook. It even lists that type of college classes that you will have to take if you chose this major.
I think that this resource is so helpful because it gives you a quick yet detailed guide to a job you might interested. Through using Sigi 3, I narrowed my major/career choices greatly because I would see something that didn't particularly appeal to me, such as extensive education or a poor job outlook.
Try it out! Explore your possibilities!
So far I have recommended to you the handouts and Ask an Alum and Friends..but I have yet another recommendation. Sigi 3! This is another online system that enables you to look up specific majors and careers. It can be located on the UWEC Career Services homepage under the "Students" link.
Once logged in, there are a variety of options available for exploring your future including links titled: "Check out occupations," "See what I can do with my major," "Find a major," "Search for a school," and "Look for a job."
Since I am thinking that most of you who are reading this blog because you are undeclared or a unsure of your major, I would recommend starting with the "Find a major" link. Under this link, is subtitle called "Occupational Info" which allows you to search by title, major, skills, interests, and even personality type. I think it is best to search under "major."
If you are searching by major, it will ask for what College the major you are thinking of is under (Arts and Sciences, Business, etc.), which will be link you to a list of majors. Once you chose a major from the list, it will take you to a page that lists careers that "you would be well suited for," or that share interests/skills with the major.
Once you choose a career, links will be made available regarding work settings, required education, income, job outlook. It even lists that type of college classes that you will have to take if you chose this major.
I think that this resource is so helpful because it gives you a quick yet detailed guide to a job you might interested. Through using Sigi 3, I narrowed my major/career choices greatly because I would see something that didn't particularly appeal to me, such as extensive education or a poor job outlook.
Try it out! Explore your possibilities!
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
The next step: Ask an Alum and Friends
The major fanatic here again.
So...you have narrowed down your major search to a couple of choices, now what do you do? While, Ask an Alum and Friends, of course! If you read the previous post, this program was mentioned, but I wanted to explain it to you in greater detail.
Ask an Alum and Friends is an online system in which students, like you, can connect with Alumni who have graduated from UWEC. There are wide range of Alumni in the system, from alumni that have just graduated in the past few years to twenty or thirty years ago. The system provides the student with a Alumni's biography, educational history, and current job information.
Why would connecting with Alumni matter?
Well, because they are true examples of what people are doing after they graduate. It is great resource to see what people are doing with the majors you are considering.
Here are the steps that I would recommend following.
1. Go to the Career Services website: www.uwec.edu/career and click on the link: Students followed by the link: Ask an Alum and Friends. Click on Student Login.
2. Click on "Search for Specific Alumni." A screen should pop up, that consists of drop down menus for a number of categories including: Major, Minor, Industry, and City. Enter a major and/or minor you are considering and press "search." Remember: The more specific you are the less Alumni that will appear, but they may be better tailored to what you are looking for.
3. Grad year, Job titles and employer and employment location will appear. If you are interesting in knowing more than the given information, click on "Show Detail."
4. More detail should then appear. If this Alumni interests you, click on "Request Match."
5. Once you request a match, UWEC Career Services will be contacted. They will then create a folder for you that contains the contact information. An email will then be sent to you to tell you to come to pick it up at our office, Schofield 230. Once you pick up the folder, you are free to contact the alumni. This is most often done by email or phone.
*Remember that you do not have to Request a match, it is only if you want to receive more information than is already given. However, you will not be allowed to view the Alumni's personal information such as phone number or email address unless you request the match*
I would highly suggest using this resource even if you don't plan on directly contacting Alumni. By viewing examples of what people are doing with their majors after they graduate, you could narrow down your own list of majors.
So..give it a try! It won't hurt! Good luck and enjoy this resource!
So...you have narrowed down your major search to a couple of choices, now what do you do? While, Ask an Alum and Friends, of course! If you read the previous post, this program was mentioned, but I wanted to explain it to you in greater detail.
Ask an Alum and Friends is an online system in which students, like you, can connect with Alumni who have graduated from UWEC. There are wide range of Alumni in the system, from alumni that have just graduated in the past few years to twenty or thirty years ago. The system provides the student with a Alumni's biography, educational history, and current job information.
Why would connecting with Alumni matter?
Well, because they are true examples of what people are doing after they graduate. It is great resource to see what people are doing with the majors you are considering.
Here are the steps that I would recommend following.
1. Go to the Career Services website: www.uwec.edu/career and click on the link: Students followed by the link: Ask an Alum and Friends. Click on Student Login.
2. Click on "Search for Specific Alumni." A screen should pop up, that consists of drop down menus for a number of categories including: Major, Minor, Industry, and City. Enter a major and/or minor you are considering and press "search." Remember: The more specific you are the less Alumni that will appear, but they may be better tailored to what you are looking for.
3. Grad year, Job titles and employer and employment location will appear. If you are interesting in knowing more than the given information, click on "Show Detail."
4. More detail should then appear. If this Alumni interests you, click on "Request Match."
5. Once you request a match, UWEC Career Services will be contacted. They will then create a folder for you that contains the contact information. An email will then be sent to you to tell you to come to pick it up at our office, Schofield 230. Once you pick up the folder, you are free to contact the alumni. This is most often done by email or phone.
*Remember that you do not have to Request a match, it is only if you want to receive more information than is already given. However, you will not be allowed to view the Alumni's personal information such as phone number or email address unless you request the match*
I would highly suggest using this resource even if you don't plan on directly contacting Alumni. By viewing examples of what people are doing with their majors after they graduate, you could narrow down your own list of majors.
So..give it a try! It won't hurt! Good luck and enjoy this resource!
Job Search Struggles
Help me I can't find a job!!!
As a Career Associate at Career Services, you would think that I would be on top of finding a job before I graduate...however, I'm struggling. I've gone through all the right motions and steps to get to this point where employers with Human Resources positions should want to hire me:
- Graduating in May 2008 with Bachelor of Science in Organizational Communication
- Loyal employee to Career Services throughout my 4 years at UWEC
- Training and Development internship with Bush Brothers and Company (Bush's Baked Beans)
- Recruiting internship with Express Employment Professionals
- Executive board member of two student organizations and member of the professional
organization for my major (SHRM)
Sadly, I still can't find anything. What makes my search most difficult is that I'm relocating to another area so I can't "physically" go and meet with potential employers at the drop of a hat. So, with this blog I would like to describe the alternative methods that aren't as commonly used that I've been utilizing to find my perfect job 199 miles away.
1. Contacted all of the staffing agencies in the area I will be relocating to incase they have available positions or know of other companies with available positions (It never hurts to have someone else helping to find a job for you; however, be aware of scams. You should NEVER have to pay money for someone to find a job for you!!)
2. Checked all of the City of... and Chamber of Commerce websites in the area (Look for tools for job searching, lists of company names to check out, and events going on in the area)
3. Continuously checking newspapers, Careerbuilder, Monster, Indeed, Jobs in..., etc. You never know when you might find the right job just waiting for you on the internet.
4. Constantly networking-although it's hard from 200 miles away if people remember you're looking for a job in a specific area they will hopefully contact you or recommend you if they come across something. (TIP: because any communication is networking make sure you are always aware of the image you're portraying-it should be very professional at the least)
5. Utilized my school's job site and other UW system school's job sites. Also, Career Services has a program called Ask An Alum-this was useful to find contacts in the area that I could do informational interviews with (Remember: informational interviews do not equal jobs; You should never expect to get a job from an informational interview.)
6. Joined the area SHRM chapter (Professional organization relevant to my major). There are many of these available for every different field. It's an easy way to get involved in the community by attending meetings, events, and networking with other members.
7. Tap into previous employers to see what connections they may have for you, especially if they are in the area you're looking to move to
These are some of the things that I've been working on to try and find a job. As of right now, I have a phone interview next week and if that doesn't go well I'll be back on here brainstorming even more alternative ways to finding a job!
Have a good day and good luck in your own job searches!!
As a Career Associate at Career Services, you would think that I would be on top of finding a job before I graduate...however, I'm struggling. I've gone through all the right motions and steps to get to this point where employers with Human Resources positions should want to hire me:
- Graduating in May 2008 with Bachelor of Science in Organizational Communication
- Loyal employee to Career Services throughout my 4 years at UWEC
- Training and Development internship with Bush Brothers and Company (Bush's Baked Beans)
- Recruiting internship with Express Employment Professionals
- Executive board member of two student organizations and member of the professional
organization for my major (SHRM)
Sadly, I still can't find anything. What makes my search most difficult is that I'm relocating to another area so I can't "physically" go and meet with potential employers at the drop of a hat. So, with this blog I would like to describe the alternative methods that aren't as commonly used that I've been utilizing to find my perfect job 199 miles away.
1. Contacted all of the staffing agencies in the area I will be relocating to incase they have available positions or know of other companies with available positions (It never hurts to have someone else helping to find a job for you; however, be aware of scams. You should NEVER have to pay money for someone to find a job for you!!)
2. Checked all of the City of... and Chamber of Commerce websites in the area (Look for tools for job searching, lists of company names to check out, and events going on in the area)
3. Continuously checking newspapers, Careerbuilder, Monster, Indeed, Jobs in..., etc. You never know when you might find the right job just waiting for you on the internet.
4. Constantly networking-although it's hard from 200 miles away if people remember you're looking for a job in a specific area they will hopefully contact you or recommend you if they come across something. (TIP: because any communication is networking make sure you are always aware of the image you're portraying-it should be very professional at the least)
5. Utilized my school's job site and other UW system school's job sites. Also, Career Services has a program called Ask An Alum-this was useful to find contacts in the area that I could do informational interviews with (Remember: informational interviews do not equal jobs; You should never expect to get a job from an informational interview.)
6. Joined the area SHRM chapter (Professional organization relevant to my major). There are many of these available for every different field. It's an easy way to get involved in the community by attending meetings, events, and networking with other members.
7. Tap into previous employers to see what connections they may have for you, especially if they are in the area you're looking to move to
These are some of the things that I've been working on to try and find a job. As of right now, I have a phone interview next week and if that doesn't go well I'll be back on here brainstorming even more alternative ways to finding a job!
Have a good day and good luck in your own job searches!!
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