Career Center and GAMP Office

Hello again, Zag Families!

Summer around here is quiet so we are getting pretty excited for the end of August to get here and your student to arrive! You will find this to be true of every department on campus, but the reason we show up to work every day is because of your student; the Career Center & GAMP office places the needs of our students first, in all the work we do.  From individual appointments covering resumes and cover letters to full-immersion networking experiences with industry professionals, the career development needs of the students is the forefront of our mission and purpose. We are advocates and guides for every student and alum, in any major or industry, and we can’t wait for parents and families to join! To learn more about career development and the services we offer, be sure to join us for our presentation at Parent Orientation Saturday August 31^st.

Here are three simple ways we are looking forward to engaging with you:

• Become a mentor with Gonzaga Alumni Mentor Program (GAMP): Do you have insight to an industry or field that you’d like to share with a current student?  Join GAMP to connect with a student interested in learning more about your field.  Not a Zag alum?  Not a problem! We welcome mentors from all academic and professional backgrounds. To sign up simply go to:www.zagsonline.org/gamp
• Forward job and internship openings: Hear of a great opportunity that could be a fit for new college grad? Or a fantastic internship program?  We’d love to hear about it.  Feel free to send them to me directly at: Aronson@gonzaga.edu.
• Join us on campus: If you know you are returning to visit your son or daughter and would love to share professional knowledge or advice, let us know!  We can schedule a Brown Bag Lunch or a Coffee Chat. These easy and informal events are excellent opportunities to meet with students interested in learning more about your field.

Also, make sure these dates are on your student’s calendar:

• Freshman Italian Soda Social: Sept. 4^th 4-6 pm, Crosby Steps
• Speed Mock Interviews: October 14^th 5:30-7pm, Cataldo
• Engineering and Computer Science Career & Internship Fair: October 15^th 12-4pm, Cataldo
• All Major Career & Internship Fair: October 16^th 12-4pm, Cataldo
• Spokane Trek Excursions: October 17^th, Downtown Spokane

 

As always, please feel free to reach out to our office at any time. Happy moving Zag Families! We can’t wait to welcome your student to Gonzaga!