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Amy Walker, Coordinator of Parent and Family Programs and Non-Traditional Student Initiatives of the Office of Parent and Family Programs, interviewed me regarding why employers want to meet Gonzaga students, especially on when it comes to yes, the Treks.
To check out Amy’s Parent Blog you can view it by going to: http://blogs.gonzaga.edu/parents/
Ahh… Thanksgiving dinner. A banquet table of food set where friends and family gear up for the feast. Typically in preparation for the big annual event, some people will actually limit the pre-Thanksgiving meals as a way to preparing for the dinner. Or wear their favorite (and comfy) sweatpants for extra room. Don’t giggle, you know it’s true!
Now, this is when I am going to suggest a whole new idea in getting ready for turkey dinner with Aunt Mildred and Grandpa Fred. When they turn to you with the probable question of, “What are you doing after graduation?” Instead of getting sheepish and asking for more mashed potatoes, what if you had a confident and smart reply?
For example, your response can be, “Well, I am planning on attending a program Gonzaga sponsors called the Trek which brings GU students and leaders in top companies in Seattle & Portland together. I’ll get an edge on job/internship hunting, networking all while learning about corporate culture.” (Your reply doesn’t have to be exactly like this, but it gives you the right idea…)
For talking points with family and friends, ten facts of the Treks that will impress everyone!
If you missed last week’s info session for the 2010 Portland & Seattle Treks, not to worry. There are two sessions planned for Dec. 1st, Noon (Road to Bali, Crosby) and 7pm (Jepson).
Curious what the Treks are all about? Want to know exactly what the corporate visits entail? Or how to prepare for visiting headquarters? Come join us for a Trek 4-1-1 Session allowing you to get all of your questions answered regarding the upcoming Portland & Seattle Treks.
Ready to register? Go to: https://gonzaga-csm.symplicity.com/events/TREKS2010.
From all the staff here at the Career Center, a very Happy & Safe Thanksgiving!!
Curious what the Treks are all about? Want to know exactly what the corporate visits entail? Or how to prepare for visiting headquarters?
Come join us for a Trek 4-1-1 Session allowing you to get all of your questions answered regarding the upcoming Portland & Seattle Treks.
Ask all your Trek questions while enjoying FREE PIZZA!
Holland America will be hosting an info session Monday November 23rd at 6-8 pm in the Road to Bali. The representative will discuss land based summer employment in Alaska as an opportunity for Gonzaga students.
The recruiter will hosting interviews in Spokane November 23-25th, so there is possibility of the info session developing into follow up with interviews immediately if students seemed interested.
For more information on open positions as well as to apply check out www.alaskatourjobs.com.
Tomorrow, registration will begin for the 2010 Portland and Seattle Treks. Many students have been e-mailing for the full list of events for both Portland and Seattle, and here you go!
The link to register is: https://gonzaga-csm.symplicity.com/events/TREKS2010.
Which will be made live tomorrow at noon. Excursion spots are first come, first served. Questions? Don’t hesitate to contact the GAMP office at: gamp@gonzaga.edu.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Corporate Excursions: 9:30 AM-2:30 PM
Four separate excursions to eight different corporate headquarters will allow students to gain an inside perspective of these dynamic companies:
Career Fair: 3:00 PM-5:00 PM
Representatives from over 25 area employers will be on hand to discuss available opportunities and career development tools. This event will take place at the Broadway of the Doubletree at Lloyd Center.
The Networking Social with Keynote Address: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Students, alumni, and area employers are invited to join us for a hosted social at the Doubletree Hotel, Pacific Northwest Ballroom. Kent Lewis, President of Anvil Media, Inc. will deliver the keynote address.
Business and Networking Luncheon 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
This Trek kickoff event and quarterly meeting for the Gonzaga Business Forum will feature keynote speaker, Andy Schneider, a 1987 Gonzaga Alumnus and Senior Vice President, People and Customer Services, Horizon Air.
Corporate Excursions 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Eight separate excursions to twelve different corporate headquarters will allow students to gain an inside perspective of these dynamic companies:
The Networking Social with Keynote Address 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Students, alumni, and area employers are invited to join us for a hosted keynote social at F.X. McRory’s, 419 Occidental Avenue South, Seattle.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Women in Leadership Symposium 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
This forum will bring the women attending the Gonzaga University Trek together with some of the Puget Sound area’s most successful and influential female leaders.
Career Fair 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Representatives from over 35 area employers will be on hand to discuss available opportunities and career development tools.
Your resume is perfect. Your elevator pitch is polished. You are ready to shine and today is the day to prove it. The Career Center wants to invite you (yes…you!) to our Business & Liberal Arts Career Fair TODAY from 1-5 pm in Jepson. 34 companies have registered and are planning on attending to meet you! There are companies from all over the Pacific Northwest recruiting for both internships and full-time opportunities. In this economy meeting HR recruiters is a valuable use of your time.
So put that Wii down, jump into the shower and pull out your iron. (You want to look your best right?) If you need some last minute coaching on your elevator pitch, networking or even another glance on your resume we have on hand “Resume Doctors” waiting for you at the fair!
No excuses. Today is the day.
It can only take a few minutes for two people to click. During speed dating, prospective partners hop from one table to another hoping to find that spark. Yes, it’s terrifying, nerve-racking, and more than a little exciting. What can be even more emotional is not sitting across from a potential first date, but across from someone that will critique your experience, evaluate your character, and decide whether are not you are right for their company. No need to prematurely wave a white flag.
Come to the Career Center’s Speed Mock Interviews tonight at 7pm and get some practice sitting and talking with someone that could change your career as opposed to your lonely Saturday nights.
Make sure to RSVP at careercenter@gonzaga.edu or stop by 2nd Floor of Crosby!
Get your questions answered!
Come hear a panel of current and recent volunteers share their experiences in Peace Corps, Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE), Teach for America and AmeriCorps VISTA.
Tuesday, Nov. 17th 7pm Foley Teleconference Room
Questions? Contact Katie Kaiser 313-6821 or kaiserk@gonzaga.edu
Yes, I am still in the rainy (but beautiful) Emerald City of Seattle working with employers in finalizing the details of the 2010 Treks.
Before I announce the newest participant, I have to share a little “fun” fact about myself: I love Michael Jackson music. I do. His music is always fun to dance to and no matter what “mood” I am in, I always get cheered up. That is why I was left speechless when I actually got to see his glove in person. Where, you might be wondering did I spot this piece of Pop Culture history? At our newest excursion host: The Experience Music Project.
This excursion will include a tour of the museum along with Q&A from panelists answering what it really looks like to work for a non-profit. All majors are encouraged, especially HR, Public Relations, Marketing, Education as the EMP has internships within those fields. Not in those fields of study? That’s okay, EMP would also be happy to meet with an interest in non-profit, event planning or development.
Registartion begins this Friday! Stay tuned for more details.
Note: Corporate excursions are made available exclusively for Gonzaga students (both undergraduate and graduate levels). Alumni and friends of the university are encouraged to attend the networking social as well as the Career Fair. More information to come.
Avoiding raindrops here in Seattle, I am continuing to meet with potential excursion hosts for the 2010 Seattle Trek. Although the title of this blog post may lead you to believe that I am referring to the NFL team in town, think again. We have just secured an excursion with Turner Construction, who built the beautiful athletic complex.
This tour will be paired with PACCAR, which will lend well to the overall theme of Engineering. Turner Construction would specifically like to meet Civil Engineering majors. So, for all those engineering students make sure to mark your calendars and plan to register for the PACCAR/Turner Excursion! Registration begins this Friday, with link to be announced on Thursday.
Note: Corporate excursions are made available exclusively for Gonzaga students (both undergraduate and graduate levels). Alumni and friends of the university are encouraged to attend the networking social as well as the Career Fair. More information to come.
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