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.

Tags: Business Administration, Career Center Service, Career Development, Career Fair, College of Arts and Science, How to Work a Career Fair, internship, Job Search, Networking, Resume, Success in Economy

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!

Tags: Career Center, Career Development, Career Fair, Computer Science, internship, Job Search, Networking, Success in Economy

Going to tomorrow’s Career Fair could be a first meeting with a future employer and you have to treat it that way! Just as you wouldn’t sit down to an interview chewing a fresh piece of Big Red, there are some big taboos that must be avoided!

Here are a few of our personal favorite:

• Wearing your backpack: Pulling your resume out of your Jansport that’s been crushed between your planner and math book is not acceptable! Drop it off in the coatroom, please.
• Don’t come a few minutes before the Fair ends because some employers may have to leave early.
• Don’t bring the whole floor of your dorm with you. The employers want to meet you, not your whole entourage.
• Don’t walk up to a booth and as “So what do you guys do?” Do your homework and know about the employers you are interested in.

Going in with a professional mindset will definitely equip you to present employers with your best non-flip flopped foot forward.

Written by: Courtney Jacobsen, Class of 2011

Tags: Career Center Service, Career Development, Career Expo, Career Fair, Computer Science, Engineering, Event, internship, Job Search, Success in Economy, What not to do at Career Fair

A Career Fair can be a little overwhelming, but as long as you know a few key skills and bring the pertinent supplies (i.e. copies of your resume, a smile, and a firm handshake) you’ll look like a seasoned veteran to the game.

Working a Career Fair centers around what you say to each company’s representatives. Developing a small speech to start out with will open a conversation door. Now, no index cards are needed because you’re going to be talking about one of your favorite subjects: yourself!

It’s a simple combination of name, class standing, major, opportunities you are seeking, relevant experience, highlights of skills and strengths, and knowledge of the company.

See? That won’t be too painful. Then just be ready to ask the representative questions about their company or any job openings they have. The most important thing to do is practice talking about you. I’m sure that your roommate would love to know about what career venues interest you.

Written by: Courtney Jacobsen, Class of 2011

Tags: Career Center Service, Career Development, Career Fair, Computer Science, Engineering, Event, internship, Job Search, Success in Economy

What to Wear to a Career Fair

Time to dig through your closet and push aside your favorite sweatpants and t-shirts. Remember, this could be your first meeting with a future employer so dress to impress!

Ladies: Style your hair so it doesn’t fall into your face; less is more when it comes to jewelry, makeup, and perfume; no flashy labels or designer names; no chipping nail polish; no cleavage; closed or peep-toe shoes, moderate heel, no sling backs

Gentlemen: Comb your hair; clean the dirt out from underneath your finger nails; conservative on jewelry and cologne; wear dark socks; no flashy ties; wear dark colored slacks or a suit (black can sometimes seems too formal)

Overall, dress like your going to meet your new love-interest’s parents for dinner! And remember, that your iron is your new best friend.

Written by: Courtney Jacobsen, Class of 2011

Tags: Career Fair, Computer Science, Engineering, internship, Job Search, Success in Economy, What to Wear: Career Fair

Hopefully, everyone has marked down next week’s career fair. If you haven’t, pull that dusty planner out of your backpack and write this down right now!

Engineering & Computer Science Expo

Thursday, October 8th

10 – 2 pm in Cataldo

Now that we are all anticipating this next networking opportunity, what should we be prepared to do as  we walk into that big, shiny ballroom with potential employers lined up like ducks in a row? This answer was given to us by the companies that attended last year’s Engineering & Computer Science Expo. Although they were very impressed with everything that Gonzaga students have to offer, they wish we were more prepared! Knowing some key points about a company’s mission and corporate culture will set you apart when you attempt to pick the

brains of these attending employers. And I hate to say it, but that means you have to do some research! Here’s a list of the companies that will be at the career fair next week:

• Areva T&D
• Avista Corp.
• Barnard Construction Company, Inc
• Coffman Engineers, Inc.
• Fast Enterprises
• FBI – Seattle Division
• Itron
• Janicki Industries, Inc.
• Jigsaw Data Corp.
• Kiewit Pacific Co.
• Liberty Mutual Group
• Max J. Kueney Co.
• McKinstry
• Montana Dept. of Transportation
• Next IT Corp.
• Oregon Dept. of Transportation
• OST Spokane
• PACCAR
• POWER Engineers, Inc.
• Puget Sound Energy
• Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
• SCAFCO Corp.
• Tacoma Power
• Turner Construction Co.
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• U.S. Navy Officers Programs

Find a company that sparks some interest, do a little research, go to the career fair next week and place your smiling face in front of that employer to “wow” them with who you are and what you have to offer!

Keep an eye out next week for more tips in regards to next week’s career fair!

Written by: Courtney Jacobsen, Class of 2011

Tags: Career Fair, Computer Science, Engineering, Event, internship, Job Search, Success in Economy

Desautel Hege Communications is seeking an Fall Intern for their communications firm lasting one semester for approximetly 20 hours per week ($8.55 per hr), with flexibility for class schedules.

Requirements:

• 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)

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide support on client account work
• Assist in organizing office materials, files and client information
• Provide front desk and phone coverage as needed (during staff meetings/trainings)
• Provide excellent customer service
• Work with Partners, Account Directors, Account Executives, and Account Coordinators to implement campaign elements
• Assist with all aspects of account activities as required
• Work independently and as a team member
• Find ways to support the team

Activities include, but are not limited to:

• Writing, Research, Editing and proofreading (accuracy and spelling)
• Print bids
• Media buy research and tracking
• Report compilation and generation
• Database management
• Proposal preparation
• Vendor coordination
• Project coordination and assistance

For more information contact Stephanie Bast at stephanieb@desautelhege.com.  Applications to be reviewed immediately with position to be filled as soon as possible.

Tags: Advertising, Communications, internship, Marketing, Media, Public Relations, Spokane, Writing

Since it’s formation in 2002, the Eastern Washington Affiliate has raised more than $1 million for breast cancer education, research, screening and treatment.  The Eastern Washington Affiliate serves 13 counties: Adams, Asotin, Benton, Columbia, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman.

Internship Job Description

Requirements:

• Must be enrolled in a four-year college or university
• 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)

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide general office support consisting of: filing, scanning, data entry, preparing thank you letters to donors, mail prep, answering affiliate e-mails and phone calls
• Assist with all aspects of health fairs, national cause marketing and third party events (some travel may be required)
• Assist with various fundraising and education events, including the Race for the Cure
• Assist in organizing office materials and literature
• Support administrator, board members, race committee as needed

Time Commitment: 6 months, 4-8 hours per week.

For more information and to apply, contact Claudia Bell at admin@komeneasternwashington.org.  Applications to be reviewed immediately with position to be filled as soon as possible.

Tags: internship, Non-Profit, Spokane, Susan G. Komen Foundation

Interested in non-profit work, specifically within the field of development?  If so, consider applying for the Washington Trails Association paid part-time internship.

Various Responsibilities Include:

• Gift processing: record individual and corporate gifts in the ebase donor database and prepare thank you letters to donors (60%)
• Major giving program: help with year-end fundraising (editing, printing, mailing letters; facilitating personal contact between board members and donors) and planning of annual donor appreciation event (15%)
• Special appeals: help with editing, printing, mailing, and tracking results for year-end fundraising appeal (5%)
• Represent WTA at workplace giving campaign events (depending on qualifications and interest) (5%)
• Help maintain hard copy and electronic records for development department (10%)
• Other duties as directed (5%)

Application deadline is quickly approaching: August 28, 2009

For more information and apply, check out the posting here:http://www.wta.org/about/job-opportunities/development-assistant-intern

Tags: Communications, Development, Event Planning, Fundraising, internship, Non-Profit, Seattle

Reser’s Fine Foods is hiring a three-month paid social media intern.  Send your resume, links to your profiles on two social media platforms you are active on (Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, LinkedIn, Yelp, YouTube, Digg, StumbleUpon, a blog) and one paragraph about why you are THE ONE. Be brief, be brilliant, and be entertaining: KarmenO@Resers.com

Tags: Advertising, College of Arts and Science, Communication, internship, Marketing, Portland, Public Relations, Social Media, Summer, Tech Savvy