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Welcome
to Career Connections.
Hello!
Welcome back to the Career Development Center’s biweekly
student newsletter.
In this Issue:
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Networking
Made Easy
Are you going home for Thanksgiving?
Use the holiday to spread the word about your job or
internship search! The more people you tell and the
more information you put out there, the better your
chances of gaining valuable insight about jobs and connecting
with people who can help in your search.
Networking doesn't have to be a daunting task. Take
advantage of the network you already have—your mother's
best friend, your uncle, the person sitting next to
you on the plane ride home, church members, your former
boss at an internship, professors—they’re all a part
of your network.
You've made hundreds of connections on Facebook. Now
use those same skills to let people know about your
career plans! You never know who might connect you with
a fabulous opportunity.
Other networking Dos and Don'ts:
Do realize why networking is so important.
Only 5 to 25 percent of jobs are advertised, so you
can find out about all the unadvertised openings only
through talking to as many people as possible and telling
them you are looking for a job.
Do think creatively about where to
find network contacts. You can find people to add to
your network almost anywhere.
Do join a professional organization
related to your field. In a survey conducted for A
Foot in the Door: Networking Your Way Into the Hidden
Job Market, professional organizations were cited
as the top venue for networking.
Don't be afraid to ask for help. Most
people are flattered to be asked for assistance and
advice with your job search. It makes them feel important.
Don't forget to thank everyone in
your network who has been helpful to you, preferably
with a nice thank-you note. It’s just common courtesy
to show your appreciation for peoples’ time and assistance,
and your contacts will remember your good manners.
Do keep networking even after you’ve
found a job. You never know when you might need your
network contacts again.
**Source: Career Networking Dos and Don'ts
by Katharine Hansen
http://www.quintcareers.com/networking-dos-donts.html
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Internship
of the Week
ORGANIZATION: The Washington Center
for Internships and Academic Seminars
BENEFITS:
- Placement in a thematically based internship (Political
Leadership, Mass Communications, International Business,
Criminal Justice, Human Rights, Advocacy for the Arts)
- Completion of an academic course taught by faculty
affiliated with universities such as Johns Hopkins
University and the George Washington University
- Participation in a weekly leadership forum with
nationally and internationally recognized leaders
- Housing in a fully furnished apartment
- Earn twelve (12) credits toward graduation
- Financial assistance awarded
DATES FOR INTERNSHIP: Spring semester
2008
MAJORS: All majors may apply
SAMPLE PLACEMENTS: Arena Stage, National
Endowment for the Arts, Federal Trade Commission, Lehman
Brothers, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, C-SPAN, USA Today,
Public Broadcasting System, Amnesty International, U.S.
Congressional offices, National Institute of Health,
National Wildlife Federation, and the Federal Judicial
Center.
ORGANIZATION WEBSITE: WWW.TWC.EDU
LOCATION: Washington, D.C.
HOW TO APPLY: Candidates MUST be sponsored
by Loyola. To learn more about this opportunity and
how to apply, meet in person with Roberta Kaskel, Director
of Career Development. Contact Roberta Kaskel in the
Career Development Center, second floor, Danna Student
Center at 865-3860.
Interest must be declared by November 26th,
2007.
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Loyola
Careers Online
Career information made easy.
On your time. In your home. At your service.
Check out these online career resources for Loyola
students:
PACKTRAK
Have you registered in PackTRAK?
PackTRAK is an online job and internship posting system
specifically for Loyola students. Get information on
ALL the jobs and internships that come into the Career
Development Center. Figure out the details on how to
apply for the opportunities posted. Learn about qualifications
employers are looking for in various fields.
To get started in PackTRAK and search for opportunities,
go to the Career Development Center website at http://www.loyno.edu/careerservices/.
Click on the part of the PackTRAK symbol where it says
"register." Once you have registered in the
system, login and click on "Search Jobs and Internships".
Type the organization name in the box below the heading
"Job Keywords".
If you'd like to explore all the postings, click on
Search Jobs and Internships. You can
modify your search by job listing date, job type, job
category, and job location.
GOING GLOBAL
Are you interested in working or interning abroad?
Fascinated by other cultures?
Going Global is an online resource that helps students
explore career opportunities around the globe, learn
about jobs and industries in various countries, and
discover the steps to pursue international career options.
Learn about corporate profiles for key employers in
31 countries. Check out worldwide internship and job
postings. Discover a website with a wealth of country-specific
career and employment resources.
Take a look today!
To get started, go to:
www.loyno.edu/careerservices
Click on the Going Global logo.
OPTIMAL RESUME
Need help with your resume? Not sure how to get started?
Get help with Optimal Resume.
Optimal Resume is an interactive, online resume builder
that helps students create and format impressive and
effective resumes. It gives students ideas about what
(and what not) to include on their resumes and offers
tips about what employers are looking for as they review
them.
There are some great examples to help you brainstorm
content and formatting techniques.
This online resource can help your resume rise to the
top of the stack!
To get started, go to:
www.loyno.edu/careerservices
Click on the Optimal Resume logo.
VAULT
Not sure what a claims adjuster does? Uncertain about
the career options in hospitality and tourism?
Find the answers with Vault!
Vault is an online career library that helps students
explore various career industries and opportunities
in order to better understand what jobs are out there.
You can learn about different types of careers, what
environments they might operate in, and the experience
necessary to pursue those paths.
Are you interested in marketing, screenwriting, interior
design, environmental careers, or fundraising? Vault
can help you learn about these careers and much more!
It includes a wealth of information about the corporate
world for business-minded students and discusses details
about different companies as well.
Additionally, Vault has a range of articles that explore
various career issues and lets you explore the day-to-day
life of people in diverse careers.
To start your research, go to:
www.loyno.edu/careerservices
Click on the Vault 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 be hosting career
workshops at 3:30 p.m. in Multimedia Room II in Monroe
Library.
Upcoming career workshops:
Tuesday, November 20: No workshop due to Thanksgiving
holidays
Wednesday, November 21: No workshop due to
Thanksgiving holidays
Tuesday, November 27: INTERVIEWING SKILLS
Wednesday, November 28: RESUME WRITING
Remember:
The workshops are at 3:30 p.m. in Multimedia Room II
in the Monroe Library.
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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