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Month: April 2010

Do Business and Alcohol Mix?

April 26, 2010 / / 1 Comment

It’s the age old question: Can you mix business with pleasure?  Or in other words, can you be responsible with alcohol at a business function when you are representing your company, yourself and yes…even your boss. If the idea of handling alcohol in a responsible and professional manner with etiquette and tack seems like a daunting task join us for this great event this Thursday!

Student Wellness Resource Center & Career Center

Business After Dark (BAD) Event  (All Majors Welcome!)

Have you ever been to a work function where they served alcohol? How did it go?

Thursday, April 29th from 7:00-10:00pm in the Herak Club Room (downstairs McCarthy Center)

Enjoy fine wine and beer, delicious appetizers and the opportunity to mingle with business professionals and alumni while learning about the etiquette of alcohol in business settings.

Must be age 21 or older to attend, I.D.’s will be checked at the door

Please dress business-casual for this event.

Please submit any questions and RSVP through email

at ws-clewis2@gonzaga.edu by this upcoming Tuesday April 27th

***This event is FREE but limited due to space restrictions.  RSVP as soon as possible to guarantee a space!***

Don’t Check Out Quite Yet….

April 26, 2010 / / 2 Comments
Yes, the idea of checking out is tempting to our soon to be graduates of Gonzaga.  In fact, there are only a handful of days left… less than 12 in fact.  If you are still job hunting (or even internship hunting for that matter) keep in mind ZagTrax! The positions listed below are about to close on our internal job board… does one spark your interest?  Consider applying!  Go to ZagTrax, under Job Postings search with the listed ID #.  Make sure to note the various deadlines!Is your resume not quite perfect yet?  That’s okay, we can help with that too!
  • Business Development/Community Relations Internship, ID # 4659 (Closes 4/30)
  • Business Planning Internship, ID# 4645 (Closes 4/30)
  • Catalog Analyst, ID # 4675 (Closes 4/30)
  • Client Operations Coordinator, ID # 4664 (Closes 4/30)
  • Entry Level Accountant, ID # 4510 (Closes 4/30)
  • Inside Liability Claim Trainee, ID 4629 (Closes 4/30)
  • Mechanical Engineer, ID# 4522 (Closes 4/30)
  • Paramedical Sales Internship, ID# 4327 (Closes 4/30)
  • Research & Marketing Department Internship, ID# 4622 (Closes 4/30)
  • SEO Specialist, ID# 4584 (Closes 4/30)
  • Technical Copywriter, ID # 4518 (Closes 4/30)
  • Non-Profit Administrative Internship, ID# 4450  (Closes 4/30)
  • Development Researcher, ID # 4679 (Closes 5/1)
  • Event Planning Intern, ID # 4493 (Closes 5/1)
  • Event Operations Intern ID # 4493 (Closes 5/1)
  • Group Sales Intern (Travel/Hospitality), ID# 4704 (Closes 5/1)
  • Marketing Coordinator, ID # 4712 (Closes 5/1)
  • Product Development Intern, ID # 4702 (Closes 5/1)
  • Design Engineer Internship, ID# 4597 (Closes 5/4)
  • Project Specialist (Full Time), ID# 4734 (Closes 5/4)
  • Scheduling/Planning Intern , ID# 4599 (Closes 5/4)
  • Market & Quantitative Analyst, ID# 4693 (Closes 5/5)
  • Mechanical & Civil Engineering Internships, ID 4696 (Closes 5/7)
  • Needs Assessment Project Internship, ID# 4715 (Closes 5/8)
  • Software Development Specialist, ID# 4666 (Closes 5/8)
  • Advertising Coordinator (Full Time), ID# 4615 (Closes 5/12)
  • Senior Electrical and Controls, ID# 4732 (Closes 5/12)
  • Accounting Internship, ID# 4180 (Closes 5/15)
  • E-Commerce Internship, ID# 4181 (Closes 5/15)
  • Finance Internship, ID# 4178  (Closes 5/15)
  • IT Internship, ID# 4719 (Closes 5/15)
  • Marketing Specialist, ID# 4517 (Closes 5/15)

(Can’t remember your ZagTrax password?  Not a problem!  Give us a call at 313-4234 or e-mail: careercenter@gonzaga.edu to get it reset!)

Welcome to the Alumni Family, Class of 2010

April 22, 2010 / / 2 Comments

The countdown to graduation weekend is well underway.  Within a handful of weeks, your time as an undergrad at Gonzaga will be complete.  However your time as a Zag, is just getting started!   As an alum of Gonzaga, you will always have a place here within the Gonzaga community.

And to welcome the Class of 2010 into the alumni family properly, consider joining us tonight for the annual senior social. This is a great way to see fellow classmates while learning all about the chapters in 26 cities across the country!  This event allows us to welcome you into the family of Gonzaga alumni and wish you well as you graduate.

Please join us for this evening of hors d’oeuvres and friends, old and new.

The Alumni Association is honored to invite the members of the

Class of 2010

to the annual Senior Social

on Thursday, April 22nd from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

in the East Lobby, McCarthey Center

Semi-formal attire required.

RSVP asap to gamp@gonzaga.edu.  In your RSVP, please include your name and the city you plan to move to following graduation.

Hope to see you there!

GREAT Internship Opportunities: Seattle & Portland

April 20, 2010 / / 0 Comments

Are you interested in discovering more about the health care industry in Seattle or Portland?  Consider checking out the following paid internships with Regence.  To apply, check out the following website: http://www.regence.com/careers/internships.jsp.  If you are curious about rotation for the Marketing Rotation Internship, just contact our office. We can be of assistance! (careercenter@gonzaga.edu)

Marketing Internships


Marketing Rotation Summer Internship #18046

Location:  Portland

Compensation: $16 per hour

Product Management Intern #18047 (MBA only)

Location:  Seattle

Compensation:  $20-22 per hour

Wellness Marketing Intern #18056 (MBA preferred)

Portland, OR

Compensation DOE

Operations/Logistics Internships


Marketing Process Efficiency Intern #18064

Location:  Portland

Compensation:  $15-16 per hour

Technology Internships

Application Development Intern #17966

Location:  Portland or Seattle

Compensation:  $15-$16 per hour

Openings:  2

Developer I/II Premium Technology Intern #17966

Location:  Seattle

Compensation:  $15-$16 per hour

Openings: 1

Quality Assurance IT Internship #17959

Location:  Portland

Compensation:  $15-$16 per hour

Openings:  2

Closing Positions on ZagTrax:

April 19, 2010 / / 0 Comments

Hey internship and job hunting Zags!  Don’t forget about ZagTrax as a great resource for both job hunting and internship searches!  The following positions are listed on ZagTrax that about to close soon.  Does one sound interesting or strike your fancy?  Go to ZagTrax, under Job Postings search with the listed ID #.  Make sure to note the various deadlines! (Can’t remember your ZagTrax password?  Not a problem!  Give us a call at 313-4234 or e-mail: careercenter@gonzaga.edu to get it reset!)

  • PT TV Production Tech, ID # 724 (Closes 4/23)
  • Toxics Outreach Specialist Internship, ID #4713 (Closes 4/23)
  • Mechanical Engineering Internship, ID # 4636 (Closes 4/26)
  • Business Development/Community Relations Internship, ID # 4659 (Closes 4/30)
  • Business Planning Internship, ID# 4645 (Closes 4/30)
  • Catalog Analyst, ID # 4675 (Closes 4/30)
  • Client Operations Coordinator, ID # 4664 (Closes 4/30)
  • Entry Level Accountant, ID # 4510 (Closes 4/30)
  • Inside Liability Claim Trainee, ID 4629 (Closes 4/30)
  • Mechanical Engineer, ID# 4522 (Closes 4/30)
  • Paramedical Sales Internship, ID# 4327 (Closes 4/30)
  • Research & Marketing Department Internship, ID# 4622 (Closes 4/30)
  • SEO Specialist, ID# 4584 (Closes 4/30)
  • Technical Copywriter, ID # 4518 (Closes 4/30)
  • Non-Profit Administrative Internship, ID# 4450  (Closes 4/30)
  • Development Researcher, ID # 4679 (Closes 5/1)
  • Event Planning Intern, ID # 4493 (Closes 5/1)
  • Event Operations Intern ID # 4493 (Closes 5/1)
  • Group Sales Intern (Travel/Hospitality), ID# 4704 (Closes 5/1)
  • Marketing Coordinator, ID # 4712 (Closes 5/1)
  • Product Development Intern, ID # 4702 (Closes 5/1)

Summer is Around the Corner…

April 19, 2010 / / 0 Comments
Now that the sun is out, it’s so hard to stay focused on the work that needs to be done.  We are in the final push here at the Career Center for summer break is here!  Consider joining us this week for upcoming events!
  • Have a quick question from a job application to a quick resume check?  If so, join us for Drop-In Hours Tuesday from 12-1.  Staff is on hand to answer your questions and no appointment needed!
  • Not sure how to go about your job hunt? Join us for “Job Search Workshop”  Tuesday from 12-1 Road to Bali.
  • ATTENTION SENIORS:  We have one last “9-1-1” Seminar for you!  Join us, Thursday from 12-1 in the Road to Bali.  We can keep your fears at bay before you graduate in May.
  • Join us for the Class of 2010 Senior Social!  Thursday, 7 pm at the McCarthey.
  • Although the semester is wrapping up, we are still taking student appointments!  Need one? E-mail us at careercenter@gonzaga.edu.

Not Your Usual A.S.K.

April 15, 2010 / / 0 Comments

Last night’s event for the Spring Alumni Sharing Knowledge (A.S.K.) was a packed room of students learning best tips and tricks for working a room!  Students were joined were hosted by Margel Kaufman who lead the students in various ways to think about networking.  She urged the students to practice networking as if they were learning to ride a bike.

All in all, a great event!  Thanks for all who attended…..

Career Events Heading Your Way This Week!

April 12, 2010 / / 0 Comments

With the last few weeks of the 2009-2010 Academic year upon us, the Career Center is in full swing!  Check out some of these great events coming your way….

  • Have a quick question from a job application to a quick resume check?  If so, join us for Drop-In Hours Tuesday from 12-1.  Staff is on hand to answer your questions and no appointment needed!
  • Stuck on getting your resume or cover letter started?  Make sure to join us for “Resume and Cover Letter Workshop“, Tuesday from 4-5 pm.
  • If networking makes you nervous, join us for our spring A.S.K. (Alumni Sharing Knowledge) event on Wednesday night.  You’ll hear tips and tricks for “How to Work a Room” with poise and confidence.
  • Last Resumania of the year is this Thursday!  We provide the pizza while you bring your resume to get reviewed.  (Pretty good deal, right?)  Join us between 12-1.
  • Handling numerous one-on-one coaching appointments (Need one? E-mail careercenter@gonzaga.edu).

Closing Positions on ZagTrax

April 9, 2010 / / 0 Comments
Hey internship and job hunting Zags!  Don’t forget about ZagTrax as a great resource for both job hunting and internship searches!  The following positions are listed on ZagTrax that about about to close soon.  Does one sound interesting or strike your fancy?  Go to ZagTrax, under Job Postings search with the listed ID #.  Make sure to note the various deadlines! (Can’t remember your ZagTrax password?  Not a problem!  Give us a call at 313-4234 or e-mail: careercenter@gonzaga.edu to get it reset!)
  • Deloitte National Leadership Conference, ID# 4445  (Closes 4/13)
  • Manufacturing Engineer, ID# 4515  (Closes 4/14)
  • Marketing Specialist, ID# 4517 (Closes 4/14)
  • OEM Technical Sales, ID# 4516  (Closes 4/14)
  • Fire Communication & Education Intern, ID # 4602  (Closes 4/15)
  • Payroll Coordinator, ID #4688 (Closes 4/15)
  • Production Assistant, ID #4470  (Closes 4/15)
  • Property Claims Internship, ID # 4662 (Closes 4/15)
  • Assistant Underwriter, ID# 4668               (Closes 4/15)
  • Summer Internships, (Portland), ID # 4626           (Closes 4/16)
  • QA information Technology Intern, ID # 17959    (Closes 4/17)
  • Everett AquaSox Summer Internship, ID# 4413  (Closes 4/17)
  • Events & Marketing Intern, ID# 4635       (Closes 4/17)
  • Zoo Services Associate, ID# 4632               (Closes 4/19)
  • Executive Assistant to the President, ID #4630  (Closes 4/20)

How to Work a Room

April 8, 2010 / / 0 Comments

Working a room sounds like a lot of WORK right? In order for you to fully understand what this means and why attending this event might WORK to benefit you …

I want to encourage you to attend this interesting, useful and practical event coming up Wednesday, April 14 from 7:00-9:00pm in the WA/CA room of the COG at Gonzaga University,

What you can gain by coming to the event?

• Confidence in how to start and end conversations

• Great food

• Meeting new people and how to better market yourself

• Learn how to better market yourself

• Find helpful connections

• Practice conversations starters

• Shine in a group of people

To get the most out of a networking event you have to know how to work a room, so we have invited Guest Speaker: Alumna and Regent Margel Kaufman who is involved in San Francisco’s politics, arts, education, and real estate to share some of her secrets for success.

Success is really all about relationship building and working a room helps you build relationships … positive connections that will help you gain confidence, knowledge and experience.

The more people you know and who know you, the better your chances are of succeeding in your future in everything you do.

Have any questions you want addressed at the event? Email the Career Center.

An RSVP is encouraged! Email careercenter@gonzaga.edu or join the Facebook Event.

-Mary Heitkemper, Director of the Career Center

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