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Welcome
to Career Connections
Hello!
Welcome to the Career Development Center’s biweekly
student newsletter.
In this Issue:
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15
Myths and Misconceptions about Job Hunting
by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
How much of a job hunting expert are you? Read over
these 15 myths and misconceptions about job hunting
and see how many of them you believed in and how many
you knew were incorrect. Once you know the truths about
job hunting, you should have more job search success
– and less stress.
Myth 1: Registering at Several Internet Job
Boards Will Result in Multiple Job Offers
One of the most prevalent misconceptions in job hunting
is that job hunting on the web is some magic elixir
that will result in employers lining up to interview
you. While job hunting on the web should be one component
of a job search for most job seekers, it should not
be viewed as having any higher success rates than applying
to help-wanted ads in the newspaper or trade magazines.
Only about five percent of job seekers obtain jobs through
ads.
For the other 14 job hunting myths, go to:
http://www.quintcareers.com/job-hunting_myths.html
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Hot
Jobs of the Week
ORGANIZATION: Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation
JOB TITLE: Associate
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: During
the year-long program, associates develop the knowledge,
skills, and experience necessary for careers with market-oriented
think tanks, policy institutes, and other non-profit
organizations. Associates spend four days each week
at nonprofit organizations working in full-time positions
and one day each week at the Koch Foundation immersed
in a Market-Based Management® (MBM ®) curriculum.
MAJORS: All
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION: The Charles
G. Koch Charitable Foundation was established in 1980
by Charles G. Koch. The mission of the Foundation is
to advance social progress and well-being through the
development, application and dissemination of the Science
of Liberty.
ORGANIZATION WEBSITE: www.cgkfoundation.org
SALARY & PERKS: Associates receive
a competitive wage and benefits package commensurate
with experience.
LOCATION: Washington, D.C.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates
should visit the Career Development Center Website at
http://www.loyno.edu/careerservices/.
Once you are there, simply click on the part of the
PackTRAK symbol called register. After
you have registered in the system, just login and click
on search jobs and internships Type
Koch in the box right below the heading
Job Keywords and take it from there.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 21,
2008
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ORGANIZATION: Orleans Public Defenders
JOB TITLE: Staff Investigator
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Staff
investigators work with legal defense counsel to investigate
alleged crimes and possible defenses to those allegations.
Staff investigators are assigned to investigate criminal
cases from the time an OPD lawyer enrolls on the case
to the time at which trial or sentencing is complete.
Staff investigators also occasionally work on post-conviction
issues. Among other duties, investigating a case may
require locating and interviewing witnesses, taking
statements from witnesses, performing background checks,
surveying and photographing crime scenes, preparing
demonstratives for trial, and testifying.
MAJORS: All
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION: The Orleans
Public Defenders (OPD) is an independent legal office
providing representation to indigent defendants in Orleans
Parish. The OPD is committed to excellence in the provision
of legal services for indigent defendants and client-centered
representation that respects the humanity and dignity
of those accused of crimes.
ORGANIZATION WEBSITE: www.orleanspublicdefenders.org
SALARY & PERKS: $30,000 a year
LOCATION: New Orleans, LA
HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates
should visit the Career Development Center Website at
http://www.loyno.edu/careerservices/.
Once you are there, simply click on the part of the
PackTRAK symbol called register. After
you have registered in the system, just login and click
on search jobs and internships Type
Orleans in the box right below the
heading Job Keywords and take it from
there. This employer has very specific application directions.
Please refer to additional information in the job listing
on Packtrak.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 25,
2008
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Hot
Internships of the Week
ORGANIZATION: Where Y’At Magazine
JOB TITLE: Publication Intern
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Interns
will work in an exciting atmosphere, meet interesting
people, and have the opportunity to publish work while
learning the ins and outs of a monthly entertainment
magazine. Duties include updating monthly concert calendars,
performing fact-checking tasks, researching local businesses,
writing pieces for publication, communicating with advertisers,
and maintaining general office organization. Applicants
must have an interest in media, publishing and communications,
a desire to learn, and openness to new experiences.
Usually students work ten hours in the office each week
with the possibility of working additional hours if
needed.
MAJORS: English, Communications
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION: New Orleans
entertainment monthly magazine with a distribution of
over 50,000 copies reaching 125,000 readers a month
from the West Bank to Baton Rouge.
ORGANIZATION WEBSITE: www.whereyat.net/
SALARY & PERKS: Course credit
LOCATION: New Orleans, LA
HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates
should visit the Career Development Center Website at
http://www.loyno.edu/careerservices/.
Once you are there, simply click on the part of the
PackTRAK symbol called register. After
you have registered in the system, just login and click
on search jobs and internships Type
Where Y’At in the box right below the
heading Job Keywords and take it from
there.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Apply immediately.
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ORGANIZATION: New Orleans Metropolitan Convention
& Visitors Bureau
JOB TITLES:
- Communications & Public Relations Intern
- Convention Sales Intern
- Convention Services Intern
- Finance Intern
- Membership Intern
- Tourism Intern
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: New
Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau
offer convention services and information for visitors
to New Orleans. Travel professionals, travel agents,
tour operators, or travel planners planning New Orleans
business trips or vacations (including Mardi Gras, Bourbon
Street, and French Quarter festivities), utilize the
CVB for all of their tourism needs.
MAJORS: English, Communications
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION: New Orleans
entertainment monthly magazine with a distribution of
over 50,000 copies reaching 125,000 readers a month
from the West Bank to Baton Rouge.
ORGANIZATION WEBSITE: www.neworleanscvb.com
SALARY & PERKS: None; but free,
on-site parking.
LOCATION: New Orleans, LA
HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates
should visit the Career Development Center Website at
http://www.loyno.edu/careerservices/.
Once you are there, simply click on the part of the
PackTRAK symbol called register. After
you have registered in the system, just login and click
on search jobs and internships type
New Orleans in the box right below
the heading Job Keywords, followed
by selecting Louisiana in the box below
Job location and take it from there.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 21,
2008
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Hot
International Opportunity
ORGANIZATION: English Solutions
JOB TITLE: Corporate Trainer/Language Instructor
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Based
in Thailand, the intern will provide a mixture of corporate
training and personalized English tutoring. English
Solutions’ clients range from international high school
students to large multi-national firms. The position
can also be customized to fit individual interests;
for example, if the intern is currently studying for
an MBA in marketing, English Solutions would be able
to provide opportunities to work with their marketing
and sales team in addition to teaching.
MAJORS: All seniors and MBA students
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION: English
Solutions was founded in 2001 to offer an alternative
to the myriad of English language consulting services
available in Bangkok and on the Internet. With a rapidly
growing list of clients and consultants, its mission
is to utilize new ideas and methods to refresh English
language communications. Jason Simeral, a 2001 Loyola
graduate, is the executive director of English Solutions.
ORGANIZATION WEBSITE: www.english-solutions.com
SALARY & PERKS: $10 an hour plus
free housing and airfare to and from Thailand
LOCATION: Bangkok, Thailand
HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates
should visit the Career Development Center Website at
http://www.loyno.edu/careerservices/.
Once you are there, simply click on the part of the
PackTRAK symbol called register. After
you have registered in the system, just login and click
on search jobs and internships Type
English in the box right below the
heading Job Keywords and take it from
there.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 21,
2008
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Checking
You Career Vital Signs
ATTENTION SENIORS!
It’s time to check your career plan’s vital signs.
Schedule your CAREER CHECKUP now!
What are you doing after graduation?
Not sure?
Have an idea but not know the details?
Need some help?
The Career Development Center is hosting sessions for
seniors only. We will check the status of important
elements for a healthy career and graduate school plan
and prescribe proven remedies to enhance your professional
health.
Pick your time:
January 14th: 5 p.m.
January 15th: 12:30 p.m.
January 16th: 11:30 p.m.
January 17th: 5 p.m.
January 23rd: 5 p.m.
January 24th: 12:30 p.m.
All sessions will be held in the Audubon Room
on the second floor of the Danna Student Center.
We’ll help evaluate where you are in the career process
and explore:
• Symptoms: Career Decision-making
• Diagnostic Tests: Potential Employers
• Breath Rate: Geographic Locations
• Temperature: Professionalism
• Pulse: Resumes, Cover Letters, and Portfolios
• Prescriptions: Job Search Strategies
• Preventative Measures: Networking
• Blood Pressure: Interviewing
• Vaccinations: Graduate School Options
You’ve still got time to get everything in order before
graduation!
Let us help you figure out how.
RSVP to career@loyno.edu
or call 504.865.3860 to reserve your spot.
If your career or graduate school plans are already
set, please email us with the name and location of your
employer or graduate program. Thanks!
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Highlight: Optimal Resume
Have you been to our website and created your resume
through Optimal Resume?
Did you know you can also practice your interviewing
skills in Optimal Resume?
Through Optimal Resume’s “Skills Center,” you can learn
about different types of interviews, choose the type
of interview you’d like prepare for, and record the
interview using video and/or audio equipment. If you
don’t have either, you can simply practice your answers
by writing them out.
Use this tool to help explore the types of questions
you may face on your interview and go in prepared!
And remember, Optimal Resume is the first place you
should go for help building a spectacular resume.
To get started, go to:
www.loyno.edu/careerservices
Click on the Optimal Resume logo.
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Tuesday
and Wednesday are Career Workshop Days!
Every Tuesday and Wednesday during the academic year,
the Career Development Center will host a series of
career workshops. Career workshops will be held in Mercy
Hall Room 311.
Tuesday workshops are at 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday workshops are at 3:30 p.m.
Upcoming career workshops:
No workshops the next two weeks due to the
“Checking Your Career Vital Signs” Senior Sessions.
A complete workshop schedule can be found at:
www.loyno.edu/careerservices
Click on Career Workshop Schedule.
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Come
by the Career Development Center with career-related
questions and concerns.
We can help you:
- Decide on a major in line with your interests.
- Explore different types of careers and what appeals
to you — there is more out there than doctors, lawyers,
and teachers!
- Take career assessments in order to investigate how
your personality and interests might lead to various
careers.
- 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.
- Examine your options if you change your mind about
a career path.
- Discover alternative opportunities for a gap year
between college graduation and finding a real job or
enrolling in graduate school.
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