Nov 19 2009
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!
Nov 12 2009
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.
Nov 10 2009
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.
Nov 09 2009
I have the pleasure of traveling to Seattle today and tomorrow to iron out the details of the 2010 Seattle Trek. In the midst of rain boots and umbrellas, I am happy to announce a NEW participant for this year’s Trek.
Drum roll please….
The one, the only Starbucks. The pairing with Starbucks is yet to be determined (hopefully while I am here in Seattle!). Starbucks inviting students of all majors and years to participate in their excursion. The excursion will include a corporate tour along with Q & A from fellow Zags.
Space is limited, so make sure to plan on registering this Friday, November 13th to secure your space. We will be announcing the registration link on Thursday, Nov. 12th, but it will not be live until noon on Friday!
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.
Nov 04 2009
Next week employers will be flooding our campus! This is your chance to get a jumpstart! Look forward to the Speed Mock Interviews and the Business & Liberal Arts Career Fair! Never been to a Career Fair? Check out How to Rock a Career Fair!
Thursday, November 5
Interview prep workshop: 4pm in the Road to Bali
Monday, November 9
Resume/ Cover Letter Workshop &How to Rock a Career Fair: 7pm in the Road to Bali
Tuesday, November 10
Drop-In Tuesday: Noon in the Career Center
Networking Workshop: 4pm in the Road to Bali
Wednesday, November 11
Resume/ Cover Letter Workshop & How to Rock a Career Fair: Noon in the Road to Bali
Speed Mock Interviews:7pm Lower Crosby
Limited opportunities sign up now! RSVP Careercenter@gonzaga.edu
Thursday, November 12
Business & Liberal Arts Career Fair: 1 to 5pm Jepson Center
Let the Career Center & Employers know you are coming! RSVP at Zagtrax.net.
Nov 04 2009
Here in the Career Center & the Gonzaga Alumni Mentor Program (GAMP) we are gearing up for the Seattle & Portland Treks coming your way this January. These events are designed to get your foot in the door with some of the employer leaders in the Pacific Northwest.
Portland Trek will take place January 5th with Seattle on January 7th-8th, 2009.
Among the events planned are excursions to local companies, career fairs exclusively for Gonzaga students and networking socials where students will meet alumni for the purpose of making valuable employment contacts.
Employer partners in Portland include: Portland Trail Blazers, Regence, Nike, Columbia, adidas and Widmer.
Employer partners in Seattle include: Boeing, Nordstrom, Amazon, Accenture, Microsoft, PACCAR and Redhook.
All class years and majors are encouraged to participate, as career development occurs for students across all four years. Freshmen and sophomores can use the events as a way to learn more about the expectations of employers while juniors and seniors can make contacts for future internships and full time positions.
Registration will begin next week on November 13th. Space for excursion is limited, so make sure to register as quickly as possible.
If you have questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact the GAMP office at 509-313-4048 or gamp@gonzaga.edu.
Oct 28 2009
Last night, the Career Center Representatives & Sodexho sponsored the 2009 Fall Etiquette Dinner. Eighty five guests joined in on the dining fun, while getting a test run of fine dining and learning details of high etiquette.
Did you miss out on the Fall dinner but would like to participate in Spring? Make plans to join us for our Spring 2010 Etiquette Dinner on March 24th in the Globe Room of Cataldo from 5:30-8 pm. Tickets will be $25 per person, but you will be able to purchase with Flex & Bulldog bucks. (Tickets will go on sale mid-February)
For more information on Spring’s dinner, contact the Career Center at 313-4234 or careercenter@gonzaga.edu
Check out the photos from the event! Enjoy….
Oct 26 2009
2009 Fall Etiquette Dinner
Tuesday, October 27th
Doors Open at 5:30pm, Dinner is Served at 6pm
Tickets available at the Career Center
- Individual Tickets are $25
*cash, check, or by major Credit Card by clicking here.
Menu:
Tomato Bisque
Dinner Rolls
Tossed Green Salad
Chicken Picatta
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Roasted Asparagus
Cheesecake with Assorted Toppings
Business Casual Encouraged
Learn which fork and knife to use to eat those tricky foods. Master etiquette for potential interviews, networking nights or to impress your parents! Don’t miss out.
To purchase individual tickets with VISA or Mastercard go here:
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Oct 21 2009
I love fall. It is by far my favorite season of all four. The is something magical about way the world seems to transform almost overnight. I cannot think of better things in the world than awakening on a chilly October morning, before the light fog has risen. With coffee in hand, the world seems to be full of sheer opportunity and possibilities. The vivid colors of the changing leaves with crispness in the air is a pairing that cannot be matched any other time of the year. Campus truly seems to come alive as the trees are reminiscent of a 3-year old’s coloring experiment.
Each tree seems to have a different story to tell or a different point of view towards this magical transformation.
Just like how each tree expresses fall differently, so should your approach be in regards to writing your resume. Throw out the idea of using a template and create a document that is a reflection of your personal story and point of view.
Answer the questions: Who are you? How do you stand out from the crowd? What is your point of view?
Although daunting, the process of self-discovery will allow for you to gain advantage in both the job and internship hunt on your horizon.
If your resume isn’t reflecting the story you’d like to tell as vividly as possible, come see us here in the Career Center. Our staff can coach you to develop your resume to perfection. No resume started? No problem, we can coach you from start to finish.
To make an appointment, e-mail us at careercenter@gonzaga.edu or swing by the 2nd Floor of Crosby. Also, feel free to join us for drop in hours…every Tuesday from 12-1 pm where we have staff on hand to answer any and all career development questions!
Oct 08 2009
Head to Cataldo from 10 – 2pm today and check out the Engineering and Computer Science Expo! Mmmmmmm,
employment opportunities are oh so sweet.
If you still need some last minute coaching before the Expo, come visit us in the Career Center. We will be on call if you need us!
