Gonzaga University Career Center Blog

Have you actively created your Linkedin Profile yet?  There are currently 9,500 Zags listed in Linkedin that are possible professional networking connections. Although you may have a Facebook profile, here are five top reasons you need to get active on Linkedin today.

1. Build a professional online presence: No more quizzes or college photos, just professional accomplishments and future goals.

2. Connect in a meaningful way with alumni and other “warm” contacts: Here is your “pre” established network:

• Fellow Alumni
• Gonzaga Staff & Faculty
• Parents and other relatives
• Friends (Peers and a few years older)
• Internship managers and colleagues
• Connections from volunteering

3.Research companies and career paths:  Linkedin allows you to gain a creative edge when hunting for opportunities at dream companies.   Alums from your college are now working at companies around the world, look

them up and make a connection.

4. Find opportunities with organizations that don’t recruit on campus: By using the search function, you can meet fellow Zags in companies and then request introductions.

5. Learn lifelong networking skills: From follow through to developing well written e-mails and thank-you’s, Linkedin allows for recent grads to hone lifelong skills in a dynamic real-time method.

For tips and tricks for recent graduates on making the most of Linkedin, check out their site at: http://grads.linkedin.com

Once your account is created, make sure to join the Career Center’s Group as well as the Alumni Association’s Group!

Tags: Alumni, Helpful Links, Job Search, Networking, Social Media, Success in Economy, Tech Savvy

Do you tweet more than telephone? Does your definition of “social” include Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube? If you are adept at using emerging media to build brand exposure, consumer awareness, customer relationships and engage in reputation management, then we have the adventure for you!

Regence, the region’s largest non-profit health plan, is seeking a highly-skilled and creative professional to fill the newly-created role of Emerging Media Manager. Help us expand the health care conversation.

This position will develop, implement and manage all aspects of an emerging media strategy and plan to increase Regence’s visibilit

y throughout its markets; to help enhance the positive image of the company in the communities it serves, and to strengthen Regence’s corporate culture through aligning an emerging media plan with the company’s internal and external communications efforts.

Partial List of Qualifications:

• • • Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications (with a focus on new and emerging media), journalism orrelated field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • Five to eight years experience in public affairs and media relations with extensive experience in media relations and a strong focus on new and emerging media.
    • Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in utilizing social network tools and platforms beyond casual use. Social networking application development experience highly desirable.
    • Ability to use a broad spectrum of resources, including print, web/intranet, email, and videoconferencing, as well as “web 2.0” online resources like wikis, social networking websites; blogs, search engines, and free online press release distribution services. Knowledge and ability to effectively use del.icio.us, Technorati, and e-pitching technologies like MMNR’s, PR Trak, ProfNet, Bacon’s Media Resource, PR Newswire, Multi-Vu, ARA Content, E-Watch, Omniture, and MediaATLAS.
    • Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in utilizing social network tools and platforms beyond casual use. Social networking application development experience highly desirable.

For the full job listing and to apply check it out here:

https://erecruit.regence.com/careers/servlet/com.lawson.ijob.QuickCandidate?vendor=100&jr=7949&fullmode=true

Tags: College of Arts and Science, Communication, Hot Lead, Job Search, Portland, Social Media, Tech Savvy

Are you a social media wizard?  Can you Tweet and Facebook with the very best of them? Are you a recent GU grad hanging out in Spokane just waiting for an opportunity to knock on your door?  Well, consider this your knock on the door.

The Purple Turtle ,  a Spokane firm specializing in marketing, branding as well as special events, is looking for an intern for 20 hours per week. The Intern will primarily focus on social media marketing campaigns, event planning, various client and internal projects and assistance to other staff as needed.  They are looking for Business (Marketing/Advertising) or Public Relations/Communication graduates.

There is possibility of the internship developing into a full-time position, if the fit is there.

Interested?  Zap your resume and coverletter to Erin at erin@tptglobal.com.

Deadline for submission is July 3rd.

Note: There are mulitple internship openings at this time.

Tags: Advertising, Alumni, Class of 2009, Hot Internship Lead, Hot Lead, internship, Marketing, Social Media, Spokane, Tech Savvy

Through Twitter (yes, Twitter) I saw that local PR Company Desautel Hege  has an opening in their internship program for an Emerging Media Internship with interviews being conducted next week.  Below is part of the job description, to apply check out the link below.

Requirements:

• Working knowledge and experience in emerging/interactive media (i.e., Facebook,

Twitter, LinkedIn, Flickr, Vimeo, YouTube, MySpace, blogging, etc.)

• Must possess strong writing, verbal and organizational skills

• Must possess a positive attitude and exhibit professional behaviors

• Requires knowledge and experience with standard Windows software (i.e., Power

Point, Word, Excel and MS Outlook)

• Additional software knowledge a plus: Adobe, Photoshop, InDesign, Publisher

Core Responsibilities:

• Competitive research around social marketing and emerging media

• Assist with DHC’s new media initiative and immersion program

• Bring new ideas to the team and making recommendations of what we can do next

• Provide front desk and phone coverage as needed

• Work independently and as a team member

• Find ways to support the team

For the full internship listing and how to apply, click here.

Tags: Add new tag, Advertising, College of Arts and Science, Communication, internship, Marketing, Public Relations, Spokane, Summer, Tech Savvy

Software Developer Internship in Spokane!

Are you a college student or graduate? Are you dynamic and motivated? Do you have some software programming experience but are not an expert? Do you enjoy online gaming?   

A current Zagtrax posting  is looking for an honest, entrepreneurial, detail oriented, sincere, well mannered, and professional Software Developer to participate in our skyrocketing growth. We deliver the highest standards to our clients and we expect the highest standards from our employees.  We provide excellent software development and online gaming services to our clients.  You’ll also work closely with Product Management, Marketing, Operations, Strategic Planning, Quality Assurance, Technical Support, and Enterprise Services. You do not need to be a programming expert for this position, just have broad knowledge of programming techniques, technologies, online gaming, and be well organized and financially astute. We seek an individual, who has technical vision, is capable of understanding complex business requirements quickly and who preferably has a background in Microsoft programming technologies. 

To apply and for full internship description go to:  Zagtrax.net with reference ID# of 753.   If you need help logging into Zagtrax do not hesitate to contact the Career Center at careercenter@gonzaga.edu!

Tags: Computer Science, Hot Lead, internship, Spokane, Summer, Tech Savvy, Zagtrax Posting

Want to know how to target your job hunt with some great tricks of the trade? Join Jenn in this informative workshop as she shows you the “gems” of job hunting resources. (Hint: Many of these sites can be used for internships as well!)

Want more information, or to RSVP? E-mail us at careercenter@gonzaga.edu.  Hope to see you there!

Tags: Job Search, Workshop

I found this position for an HTML-E-mail Coder on Craigslist and thought I would pass it along to our digital audience. 

ARE YOU 
- an experienced and reliable Web Developer? 
- a highly-motivated, personable self-starter with excellent communication skills? 
- organized and detail-oriented? 
- a service-oriented professional, secure in your technical skills, but capable of handling direction? 

WE ARE 
a small, rapidly-growing email marketing strategy and creative services agency located in the heart of Seattle. Our firm is profitable, self-funded and our business is growing. We provide email marketing strategy and production services – design, copywriting, coding and testing – for leading brands in apparel, home furnishings, travel and beyond. We work hard for our clients, but we also work hard at making our agency a fun and inspiring place to work. 

POSITION SUMMARY 
This is a contract-to-perm position. Primary duties and responsibilities include: 

- Produce hand-coded HTML files from Photoshop files utilizing a combination of nested table structures and inline CSS 
- Test files across multiple platforms, browsers and email clients (Outlook, Yahoo, Hotmail, etc.) 
- Stay abreast of industry trends and continuously refine coding technique 
- Collaborate with team members 
- Maintain a high level of attention to detail 
- Ability to take initiative to research and learn emerging technologies 

For the full job decription, check it out here: http://tinyurl.com/d7bptw