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The Career Development
Center's Biweekly Student Newsletter.
In this Issue:
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It's
More than Just the Salary
By: Tamara Baker, Associate Director
Graduation is right around the corner
and you finally got the job offer you've been waiting
for. Congratulations! The only thing left to do is sign
on the dotted line, right? While many graduates are
tempted to accept the initial offer (and understandably
so), it is important to realize that there is still
plenty of room to negotiate, even in this challenging
economic climate. In fact, now more than ever, employers
need to make sure they are bringing in the best talent
and must be willing to compensate accordingly. At the
same time, the pool of qualified candidates is flooded,
making negotiations a bit tricky. That said, realize
that negotiation is not only okay, but in many cases
an expectation of the employer.
Experts offer the following tips for negotiating in
these economic times:
- Do your homework! Research typical salaries for
someone with similar experience in your industry.
Websites like salary.com
can offer some guidance. Other research methods include
asking local professional associations and looking
at similar job postings.
Click
Here to Read More
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Job
Spotlight
The Roosevelt Hotel
Guest Service Agent (New Orleans)
Originally one of the South's first grand
hotels, a $145 million restoration has returned The
Roosevelt to its place as the premier luxury hotel in
New Orleans. Now a part of the prestigious Waldorf Astoria
Collection™, this landmark combines elegant guest rooms,
historic dining and entertainment venues, luxurious
meeting spaces and new indulgences like Guerlain Spa
for a truly legendary experience in the heart of the
city.
The guest service agent greets and registers
guests, providing prompt and courteous service, checks
guests out of the hotel, resolves guest challenges throughout
their stay, upgrades guests as required, promotes hotel
services, amenities, and upsells products to the guests.
The ideal candidate should possess the
following qualifications:
- Four-year college degree, emphasis on foreign languages
preferred
- One to two years of prior guest service experience
is preferred
- Prior hospitality experience also preferred
More information and application instructions
can be found at EMPLOYOLA.
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Internship
Spotlight
Save the Children
Summer Operations Intern (New Orleans)
Save the Children is the leading independent
organization creating lasting change in the lives of
children in need in the United States and around the
world.
The summer operations intern assists the
New Orleans field office to manage and implement its
programs serving children in the Gulf Coast area, specifically
the literacy, physical activity and nutrition focused
programs. Specific tasks may include the following:
- Assist with research and planning for future programs
- Support training initiatives in rural school systems
- Provide support on Monitoring and Evaluation system
to partners
- Assist in data collection and overall sub-grant
program oversight
The ideal candidate should possess the
following qualifications:
- At least one year of undergraduate study completed,
with preference given to juniors and seniors
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and motivational
skills
- Familiarity with Microsoft applications
- Ability to problem solve
- Strong writing and research skills
- Dedication and interest in working in programs
serving children living in rural poverty within
the Gulf Coast area
Visit EMPLOYOLA
to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
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CDC
Support This Summer and Beyond
It's time to say good bye to graduating
seniors and hello to vacation! This is the last Career
Development Center newsletter for the year, but that
doesn't mean our office is closed for the summer. Although
we don't hold weekly workshops or walk-in hours during
the break, the Career Development Center is open Monday
- Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. and we are ready
to assist you in any way we can with your career planning
needs. Summer is a great time to call 865-3860 to make
an appointment with a career counselor - many times
we can see you the same day.
Can't make it into the office during regular
business hours? No problem! Help is only a click away
on our EMPLOYOLA
website. On EMPLOYOLA you can find information and support
24/7/365 for resumes, cover letters, job leads, and
much more. If you are graduating, you still have access
to the center. Log on to our e-library in Vault, complete
career assessments in CareerBeam, investigate international
job leads and resumes styles through GoingGlobal, search
for alumni in another city through CareerShift, and
set up job search agents in EMPLOYOLA. Your username
and password will be valid for one year after graduation.
There is no time limit on dropping us a line, giving
us a call, or making an appointment for a quick job
search-related question, resume review, or pep talk.
So let us know how you are doing, and have a great summer!
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Get
To Know Us
Your Career Development Center
is ready to help you. Visit us with career-related questions
and concerns.
We can help you:
- Take career assessments in order to investigate
how your personality and interests might lead to
various careers.
- Explore different types of careers and what appeals
to you - there are more options than doctors, lawyers,
accountants, and teachers.
- Decide on a major in line with your interests.
- Find internships and gain practical experience
prior to graduation.
- Create resumes and cover letters.
- Develop job search strategies.
- Connect with employers through career fairs, workshops,
and on-campus recruiting.
- Put together graduate school applications and
establish necessary timelines for admittance.
- Create personal statements and other written materials
for graduate schools.
- Practice your interviewing skills.
- Discover alternative opportunities for a "gap
year" between college graduation and finding
a first career job or enrolling in graduate school.
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