Have you ever considered working for the government? Why not?! There are many opportunities available for all types of majors. Not interested in working/moving to DC? No worries, many federal government jobs are all across the United States. Looking or wanting to work overseas? The federal government is great way to do so! And if you are still not interested in working for the federal government, why not try state or local government jobs?
There are misconceptions that pay is not that great with government jobs but this is not true. The pay is good and many times the benefits you receive outweigh the pay. Not to mention some federal government jobs will pay back some of your school loans or help pay for your continuing education. Want to get your foot in the door now? Start looking at government internships. They are a great way to network and find out if working for the government is right for you. Stop into Career Services today and find out about the great opportunities in working for the government!


Learn about:

-Job availability, location, pay and benefits

-How to apply to government jobs

-Actual graduates from UWEC working for the government on Ask an Alum

For more information, visit http://www.uwec.edu/career/Students/jobsearch/government/index.html or stop into Career Services today!

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Hi everyone!

I’m Kirsten Oppriecht, and I’m a junior here at UWEC majoring in psychology. This is my first semester working at Career Services, and I have learned so much already! Before working here I was unsure what to do with my Psychology major, because I have no desire to go to Graduate School. Career Services has opened so many doors and shown me what I can do with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Many people think they have to go to Graduate School to get a job with their major. That is absolutely not the case! Here at Career Services, we look beyond majors and minors and focus on transferable skills which make you stand out in the crowd. Come into Career Services and we will be happy to help you discover your transferable skills, and take the next step towards finding a job you’ll love!

Kirsten Oppriecht

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LinkedIn can be a great resource for college students and recent graduates alike. Creating a profile on LinkedIn can give you access to knowledgeable professionals to informationally interview as well as current job openings in your field. Making an outstanding profile is important because your LinkedIn profile may create the first impression that potential employers have of you.

10 Steps to Making a Great LinkedIn Profile

1. Fill out all sections of your profile. Include unpaid experience such as volunteer work and extracurriculars. Be detailed and keep your purpose and your audience in mind.

2. Utilize white space and bullet points similarly to how you would on a resume. Incorporate keywords and verbs throughout. Proofread carefully.

3. Tailor your headline for your purpose. It will create a first impression by appearing below your name in profile searches.

4. Upload a photo of yourself that is professional, yet friendly looking. You should be the only person in the photo.

5. Use the “Summary” section to write a short blurb about who you are and what you do and/or hope to do. Note any professional interests or values that you have. Use the “Specialties” section to briefly state keywords that illustrate specific and relevant skills or experience that will make you stand out.

6. Add relevant website links to your profile, such as your online portfolio, current employer’s website or your professionally orientated blog or Twitter account. Do not add personal websites or blogs.

7. Earn great job references and ask them to “Recommend” you on your LinkedIn profile. Professors can also give recommendations based on your performance as a student. Your references must also have a LinkedIn profile to do this. Profiles with more recommendations will appear at the top of search results.

8. Update your status about once a week sharing any professionally relevant information. This may include what you are working on at your internship, a conference that you attended, or passing a certification exam. Occasional updates will help you stay on your network’s radar and can initiate communication.

9. Join LinkedIn groups and post good questions in the discussion forums. There are groups for university alumni, honor societies, organizations, industries, etc…

10. Arrange the sections of your profile so that the most relevant and impressive components are toward the top.

For more information on how college students can utilize LinkedIn visit http://grads.linkedin.com/

Renee Mallo
Career Specialist

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Hi everyone! I'm Stephanie Wech, a Career Associate Coordinator at Career Services. One of my favorite things about working at Career Services are doing Resume Reviews. We have many handouts available for helping you with your resume. Whether you're just starting to build your resume and have no idea where to start, or if you just want to make a few changes, Career Services is the place to go! Besides handouts, we also have "Resume Review Binders" and our Online Resume Review Workshop; both will help guide you through the Resume Making Process. Feel free to stop by or call our office to set up a Resume Review Appointment or to speak with a Career Associate about getting started; we're more than willing to help! Those of us who take Resume Review Appointments go through a semester-long training session, so we can be very helpful when it's time for you to create a resume.

General Tips
* DON'T leave anything out just because you feel its "not relevant"--many jobs have 'Transferable Skills', meaning that your work ethics/skill sets can match up for other job positions (Ex: Leadership, Teamwork, Communication, Time Management, etc).
* DON'T use a template!! If we can tell you used a template, almost any HR or Recruiter will notice too!


* DO Start Early! Even as freshmen, you can start listing all the activities and experiences you have under your belt!
* DO use "ACTION VERBS"--it will be your best friend when trying to think of bullet points or changing up your word choice.
*DO make a Resume Review Appointment in Career Services! We're open M-F 8:00am-4:30pm.

Hopefully you won't be as intimidated by resumes any more! Feel free to call/email/stop by if you have any questions or want to make an appointment!
----Stephanie----

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Hello!!

I am Abby Konitzer.  I am a freshman here at UWEC, majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders.  I am a new career associate here at Career Services, I started in January.  I have loved every minute of it so far, this place is great!  From working here, I have learned how much is offered here and how many resources there are to help a student in almost any area.  A lot of people think Career Services is just for business majors—but do not fret!!  Any major can come here and benefit from it—art majors, science majors, education majors or any other major!  We can help you find job interviews, job shadowing positions, internships and so much more.  Also—please do not think that you need an appointment to stop in here.  If you are walking by, or you think to yourself that you are curious about a job, or major or how to do something, stop in!  We have many career associates here who are just waiting for you students to come in so we can help you.  We’re right here in Schofield 230! 

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Hi Everyone!


I am Erin Shaw, the new career specialist at Career Services. I am in my second semester of the school counseling program at UW-Stout. While doing my undergraduate at UWEC I stopped in at Career Services to explore different majors and career paths. I also got an internship through attending Internship Mania and received my first job out of college through Blugold CareerLink. Career Services has a ton of resources and organizes events throughout the school year to help students find majors and career paths that they are passionate about.

I am enjoying my internship at Career Services and have already learned so much about writing resumes, performing job searches, and my own career interests and values. If you have any questions about resumes, majors, grad school, careers, ect… stop in sometime!

Erin Shaw

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Every field of study has the potential to lead to multiple career options, some of which students may not be aware of yet or currently only have a vague understanding of. So, how can students learn more about jobs that sound interesting to them? Informational interviewing and job shadowing are great ways for students to obtain information that will help them make educated decisions about the focus of their career path while enhancing their professional network at the same time.

Informational Interviewing
Typically a casual, low-stress opportunity for a student to ask an expert questions about a particular occupation or industry. Students can find people to interview by either contacting someone they already know or by looking in the yellow pages. Professionals are usually delighted to discuss their careers with college students, so finding people to interview is easy. Students can obtain facts and advice regarding anything from educational preparation to challenges in the workplace. Suggestions for interview questions can be found on the Career Services website.

Job Shadowing
An opportunity to observe the daily routine associated with a specific position. These experiences vary greatly in how interactive or passive they may be for the student, depending on the position and company. Additionally, the length of time a shadowing opportunity may last (half an hour, a full day, a week-long project) will vary. Job shadowing provides a unique chance for a student to witness what an occupation is really like, as well as how positions with the same job title can be quite different between companies. Finding professionals to job shadow is much like finding professionals to conduct an informational interview with. Often, these career exploration experiences can be combined.

Renee Mallo
Career Specialist

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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!

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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

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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

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