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The Career Development
Center's Biweekly Student Newsletter.
In this Issue:
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Why
a Federal Job Is a Terrific Deal
By: Lily Whiteman
While many other employers lay off employees,
the federal government—the nation's largest employer—will
fill more than 200,000 dynamic, well-paying jobs annually
during the coming years. The federal hiring wave, which
will continue no matter how bad the economy may get,
is being generated by record numbers of retiring baby
boomers.
The federal government hires all types
of professionals at all levels of their careers—from
students to seasoned executives. And federal jobs are
based all over the United States and overseas. (Only
about 15 percent of federal jobs are based in Washington,
D.C.)
Click
Here to Read More
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Where
to Find Your Job in the Federal Government
There is one nationwide employer that
will continue to annually fill hundreds of thousands
of high-paying, secure, dynamic jobs. Who is this employer?
The Federal government. Annually, the government will
hire more than 200,000 new employees throughout the
United States, including tens of thousands of interns
and recent graduates.
The massive federal hiring wave will continue
in spite of the ongoing national recession. What's more,
U.S. News & World Report described
government jobs as a terrific deal and included "government
manager" on its list of best careers—and that was
even before various factors converged to make federal
jobs particularly hot, hot properties. These factors
include:
- A hiring wave in the federal government—the nation's
largest employer—generated by record numbers of
retiring baby boomers.
- Spiking unemployment rates in the private sector,
which have increased the appeal of secure federal
jobs. (Feds are rarely laid off and rarely fired.)
- Increased appreciation for public service, which
began after 9/11.
If you want to start a federal career,
here's how to find federal openings:
Regularly surf http://www.USAJOBS.gov:
Every day, tens of thousands of openings are advertised
on this website—the main website for federal jobs
Click
Here to Read More
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The
Federal Government
CAREER FAIR
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Jobs and Internships
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All Majors
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Mon.,
March 2, 2009 |
Tues.,
March 3, 2009 |
2 – 5 p.m. |
10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
Sheraton New Orleans
Hotel |
Free shuttle |
This career fair is sponsored by seven
government agencies. Many agencies will fast track identified
candidates through the recruitment process, making the
hiring process significantly more efficient than applying
online.
To learn about which agencies will attend,
the free shuttle schedule, and other details, click
here.
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The
Career Development Center's Website
GOING GLOBAL – Country Guides
Have you always wanted to study abroad?
Live abroad? Start a career outside the United States?
The Career Development Center has a valuable resource
to help you research opportunities and strategies through
Going
Global's Country Guides.
Receive insider tips and professional
advice on 26 different countries, including employment
trends, salary ranges, job search resources, networking
groups, resume/CV writing guidelines, and work permit
and visa regulations. The Going Global Key Employer
Directory and Job Listings provides students
with access to international job openings and internship
opportunities. This online directory also features corporate
profiles for 100,000+ worldwide companies, and includes
such information as sales, revenues, and key contact
information. Industry sectors include consumer goods,
consulting services, finance, information technology
and more.
From Australia to Sweden and from Singapore
to Brazil, Going Global has invaluable information for
you. Career experts from each country routinely update
the site to reflect current employment trends and opportunities.
So whether or not you are doing research for an international
internship or international management class, this is
a great place to start.
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Job
Spotlight
U.S. Department of Energy
Corporate Career Intern Program (two-year, post-grad
position)
The DOE is a unique organization. The
focus is on innovation and applying astute technical,
business, and policy practices to advance America's
energy, environment, science, and national security.
This program is specifically tailored
for your needs and interests, as you transition from
college to a professional career and is intended to
nurture your development as a next-generation leader
in the federal government.
Job opportunities are available in a variety
of academic fields and professions, including but not
limited to:
- Business Administration, Operations Management,
Marketing, Finance,
- Physical Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Math/Statistics
- Social Sciences, Public Administration, Economics,
Security
- Policy, International relations, Energy Technologies,
and Environmental Management.
More information and application instructions
can be found at EMPLOYOLA.
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Internship
Spotlight
Choristers Guild
Conference and Exhibit Coordinator
This position is part of the ExxonMobil
Community Summer Jobs Program and a full-time eight-week
(35 hours per week) paid internship. The conference
and exhibit coordinator will coordinate details related
to Choristers Guild Directors’ Enrichment Conferences
and Church Music Conference Sales Exhibits.
The ideal candidate must be currently
enrolled as an undergraduate who has completed his or
her freshman year and will be returning as a full-time
sophomore, junior, or senior in the fall of 2009.
Visit EMPLOYOLA
to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
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Mark
Your Calendar
Louisiana
Statewide Career Fair
Friday, April 17, 2009
Baton Rouge River Center
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Career
Workshops
All workshops for the spring will be held
at 12:30 p.m. in Multimedia Room 2 of the Monroe Library.
March 3 - Internship Workshop
March 10 - Resume Writing Workshop
March 17 - Job Searching and Networking Workshop
March 24 - Interviewing Workshop
If your student organization would like
to schedule a career development workshop for one of
your meetings, contact us. Request one of the topics
listed above or ask us to develop a targeted presentation
of your choice. Past presentations have included such
topics as:
- The Interview from Hell
- Business Etiquette
- Preparing for MBA School
- Writing Personal Statements
- Networking
- Careers in a Major
- Professional Image
Let us help you design a presentation
to fill your organization's needs.
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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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