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Career Services Partners Our thanks to these generous Career Services Partners whose support helps us support YOU. The asterisk beside their name indicates that they will be attending the fair. Be sure to visit their tables right up front in “Sponsorship Row”.
Platinum Partners Freeport-McMoRan*
Gold Partners GEICO*
Silver Partners Dick’s Sporting Goods* Enterprise Rent-a-Car* Macy’s, Inc.* The Vanguard Group*
Copper Level Raytheon* UA Libraries
Bronze Level Altria* E&J Gallo Winery* Marriott Tucson University Park Protiviti UA BookStores
Career Fair Sponsors Our thanks to these generous sponsors for their support of UA Fall Career Days 2014 Altria DHL Express GEICO Insigh Global Yelp
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Real World Ready starts By Susan L. Miller-Pinhey, M.A. Career Services Marketing & Events Manager
Does 2,755 internships and over 4,374 full-time jobs get your attention? That’s the number of potential internships and fulltime positions employers have told us they are looking to fill at this year’s UA Fall Career Days as of September 22nd. It’s time to start thinking beyond the classroom. Is a Fortune 500 firm on the horizon? A small nonprofit organization? Local? National? International? If you are seeking a full-time Career Position or an interesting internship, a trip to UA Fall Career Days will give you plenty to think about. Recruiters at UA Fall Career
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Days are looking for a wide range of majors (over 200 at last count). Please come by and see what opportunities might be waiting for you.
UA Fall CAREER DAYS Tuesday & Wednesday September 30th & October 1st 11am to 4pm Student Union Memorial Center 3rd Floor Ballroom Check out this link: http://career.arizona.edu/events/ua-fallcareer-days for an up-to-date list of organizations coming to Fall Fair including the majors they are looking for, their websites and company profiles.
Time to Work It! Opportunities at Fall Career Days 2014 abound. But students and alumni attending need to work the fair for the best results. As a potential candidate for a position at one of these companies, take steps to maximize your efforts. Interact with employers and get feedback on how your educational emphasis may fit into their particular organization. Whatever you do, don’t do the old “drop and run” thinking handing out your resume (regardless of how stellar it may be) is enough. Meet, talk, gather information and learn from the recruiters who are there. Exercise interpersonal skills that will impress recruiters. This career fair sports not only great opportunities for permanent positions after graduation but great opportunities for career-related positions while you’re still in school AND an abundance of information on potential careers for both current students and alumni. Join us Tuesday, September 30th and Wednesday, October 1st from 11am to 4pm in the Student Union Memorial Center’s ballroom and you’ll be part of UA’s largest and most comprehensive career and job fair held all year. Bottom line: No other fair on campus commands as broad a range of organizations and opportunities as Career Services’ annual UA Fall Career Days.
What does this mean to you? UA students and alumni are in demand. If you’re a veteran of these events, you know you should bring an ample supply of polished resumes and ready yourself to navigate the rows of employers for as long as your schedule will allow. We’re not advocating you cut classes but when you’re not in class on the 30th and the 1st , why not explore the tables each day and check out the possibilities? See our website at www.career. arizona.edu for a complete list of companies attending. Determine which organizations you’d like to connect with and what day (or days) they will be at the fair.
The Basics: Bring your CatCard When you enter, you will be asked for your CatCard. This enables us to track how many students and alumni attend and helps us establish the demographic breakdown to ensure we are serving the widest possible range. After you run your card through, we’ll generate a name badge for you to wear during the event.
CatCard missing in action? Not to worry. Just come to the career fair
and we will enter your name in the system and like magic, you will be checked in!
Need a quick refresher? You can either proceed to talk to the companies of your choice, or stop at the Career Services table across from the registration table in the ballroom foyer and get some coaching advice from our staff. They can give you tips about how to “work” the fair, help you practice your One - Minute Introductory Commercial and offer encouragement for the day.
Subscribe to Career Services In order to take advantage of any interviewing opportunities that may present themselves during this event, plus the myriad of online resources only available if you subscribe, be sure to take care of this as soon as possible. Subscribe at www.career. arizona.edu.
Relax and Enjoy Yourself A career fair is an informal opportunity to meet employers. Make the most of it. Your goals can run the gamut…anything from gathering information to looking aggressively for your next job. Learn from these employers and these meetings. You might just find that making the connection with potential employers can be an enjoyable experience. Good luck!
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CAreer FAir PrePArATiON
By Erica Stebbins Alitiem,
eLLer UnDergrADUAte PrOgrAMS CAreer COACH
Preparation is key Consider the UA Fall Career Days as a mini-interview. Do not just show up; this is a competitive process! Whatever you would do to prepare for an interview is very much the same for a job fair. This is your face time with recruiters, the opportunity to make a positive impression and find out useful company information. Most employer representatives have some say in the hiring process. Ask for an interview, not the job.
pared for every candidate who approaches their table.
Extra tips: Consider ordering business cards, it’s a great way to swap business cards with a recruiter especially if the company does not accept resumes at the career fair. Either way, obtain recruiter contact info.
Good idea to attend the career fair in the beginning if you are able. For one, it’s not as crowded and you can generate more face time and visit more companies but towards the end, recruiters are often rushed or preoccupied in packing their things up and making their flight, if applicable. Don’t hit your top employers first. Practice. Try establishing your groove with
Have a plan Define your purpose for attending the career fair. Are you a freshman just wanting to familiarize yourself with how a fair works? Are you looking for a summer internship or a full-time position? Use your time efficiently and wisely by preparing a list of employers you would be interested in visiting, the list of attending employers is on the Career Services’ website. From there, list questions for employers from company website research while thinking about how your education or experience relates to the organization needs. Find out what the company does, positions they are hiring for, and what qualifications or skills are important for that particular position.
Resume and Intro Review Have your resume reviewed even if you think it’s great. A career coach can assist you in making sure it is representative of you and help to tailor it to your career goals. The resume should be clean, organized, targeted and on premium paper to help stand out. Have plenty of copies, best to have too many than not enough. Talk about transferrable skills and accomplishments rather than job duties. Prepare and prepare your 30 second introduction over and over. This is your first impression and beginning step in any networking scenario.
What to wear and what to do? It goes without saying but dress professional, no matter what. Err on the side of being over-dressed. Outward appearance is part of the impression you make on people. Maintain good eye contact and present a firm handshake. Put a smile on your face every table visit and confidently approach an employer (both of these can be a fake it until you make it). Avoid visiting career booths with friends or talking/texting on your phone. Take the opportunity while waiting to speak to an employer and listen in as to what questions are being asked so that you’re prepared. Recruiters typically have a similar script pre-
employers that you might not be as interested in. Be open-minded. Don’t be overly focused on the well-known company brands. Longer lines typically mean more competitive hiring processes. Less well known, smaller or less glamorous companies offer great opportunities that may be more attainable, lucrative and offer a wealth of experience. Ask for the interview! If you have genuine interest in an employer, conducted research and maybe even applied online, what’s the worst that could happen? Even if schedules are closed and the employer is interviewing the next day, recruiters typically have the flexibility to add candidates to their schedule. Meet as many people as possible. This is a great opportunity to practice your networking. This is not the only event going on; be sure to check out info sessions and club participation.
After a career fair: Follow up and send a thank-you note. Connect with employer contacts on LinkedIn or with alumni/connections to the company. Ask for information interviews. The more a company sees you, the more likely you will receive an interview, now or in the future. Believe it or not, many companies track student attendance in events.
Wisdom From Those Who Know By Jennifer Durrer, reCrUiter, FreePOrt-MCMOrAn Ever heard that hindsight is 20/20? I’m sure at one point or another we all wish that we could go back in time to make a different choice. So I posed the question, “What advice do you wish someone had told you when you first started your career?” to a few of our experienced professionals at Freeport-McMoRan. Here is the wisdom of their 20/20 hindsight and what they have learned through their career. “Many people feel like when they become an expert on a topic OR when they are the sole owner of a task that it empowers them to be indispensable to an organization. It took me a few years to understand that the opposite is actually true. The more we teach others by transferring knowledge and skills to them, the more it frees us up to learn new tasks and take on more projects. Eventually, over time the people who ‘give up’ work to others are the ones who will ‘get more’ in return whether it be additional responsibilities, a broader skill set, or both.” Laura Musgrove, Director GSC Business Processes
“I wish someone would have told me how important it would be for me to experience a variety of working situations. Being technically strong is equally important to being effective when working with people from all parts of the organization. Early in my career I was fortunate to have mentors that gave me opportunities to expand my perception of what I thought I was capable of accomplishing. Gaining confidence through a variety of work experiences is the key to being successful when the company eventually asks you to be a manager. Be open to what you’re willing to do when you’re starting your career and look for a company that can provide diverse work experiences.” Dave Travis, VP Mine Planning
“Given the twists and turns and unexpected surprises that I have experienced in my life and career, the most important thing that I wish someone would have told me would have been to relax and enjoy each moment and aspect of your job. As you enter your career, I believe it is important and critical to apply yourself and make a good first impression. However, as a new engineer I was so full of the awesome responsibilities of my job that I gave myself ulcers in less than two years. Energy and drive and involvement are all important, but you must be aware that a balanced approach will likely best serve you in the long term picture.” Jerry Roose, Dir. NA Environmental Ops.
So as you start this new school year, and for some who are looking forward to graduation, take heed of the advice of those who came before you. Be open, consider others’ input, love what you do and do what you love.
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THe CirCUiTOUS CAreer PATH
When others take their time. You take the wheel.
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Twenty years ago all I knew was that I loved the idea of marketing and advertising…trying to figure out what prompted people, consumers, to take action. I loved the psychological and sociological influences that we had to understand and account for in marketing and advertising. I slogged through my upper division business and marketing coursework, inserting sociology and anthropology classes wherever I could. I interviewed with a number of advertising agencies, as well as consumer product companies for jobs during my last semester. I got a few offers too. But, I was not motivated to move to an unknown community and work a sales territory. An opportunity presented itself to purchase a franchise for a furniture repair and restoration company, and I jumped in with two feet. When you select your degree program and area of focus for your major, you envision your business card with a title that incorporates that focus area. Honestly, I didn’t even allow for the fact that marketing and advertising occurred outside of an agency environment. Upon graduation, the sales jobs for both consumer product and advertising agencies didn’t particularly appeal to me. I took a completely different direction, purchased the franchise and wound up learning a ton. As a small business owner, I not only served as the head of marketing, but also the head of accounting, customer service, etc. My business was successful and profitable by the third month. I was good at landing press, chose my marketing channels carefully and cost effectively, and I continued to grow. A critical juncture occurred once I got married. I made the decision to change career course. Again, I took a risk trying to figure out how to parlay the vast experience I had enjoyed running my own business. But what on earth would an employer see of value in me? I was jack-of-all-trades, but believed I was master of none! At that time (1996) there was a new avenue to look for jobs; classified ads were no longer the only game in town. In a leap of faith I posted my resume on Monsterboard. com, which was at that time free to employers AND job seekers. Quickly, I got a call from a recruiter asking if I was interested in being a recruiter-helping people find jobs, as she was doing with me. After a three-hour interview with the VP of the recruiting agency, I had the job and so began my career in the human resources
arena as a headhunter or third-party recruiter. I loved working with people and organizations looking for talent. I even got to help my employer develop its own corporate brand and employment brand as we continued to hire new recruiters to expand the office. This experience was crucial as I transitioned to Vanguard, the largest company I had worked for yet. I was hired at Vanguard to further develop our employment brand and be a recruiter in Arizona in 2008. While we had a large office (1,700+), many people were unfamiliar with us as an employer locally in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area. But then, out of the blue, the economy took a bit of a dip (um- recession!) and there was limited hiring while we waited out the volatility of the economy. In 2009, I was asked to move to our training department to lead a group of trainers. This area still aligned under our Human Resources area, far from marketing. My manager and other leaders continuously found opportunities for me to leverage my creative and marketing skills. I was thrilled to have meaningful work and to be leading some incredibly talented people during such a turbulent economic time. During this time in the training department, I learned so much about Vanguard, how individuals progress through the organization and what Vanguard truly has to offer its employees. Over the next few years, hiring continued to recover, and by mid-2013 employment marketing was again a focus for HR leadership. After this four-year detour in learning and development, I now am a Marketing Specialist for Vanguard on the Employment Marketing team. It’s exciting work to be in Continued on pAGe 10
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DEFINITIONS AND EXAMPLES
Work-Related Experience By Sara Yerger SeniOr ACADeMiC ADviSOr COLLege OF eDUCAtiOn There are a lot of different types of work-related experiences you can attain in college that will help you towards your future career. The first step in this process is to understand what options exist for you to pursue. Here are a few of the most common ways to get experience during college: •Co-op: “Cooperative Education positions are paid positions that require students to work either full-time to return to school, or part-time while attending classes. Cooperative Education was originally intended for work/learning experience in technical and engineering disciplines to transition students from education directly into their professions” (Career Services Employer’s Guide, 2013-2014). This typically
applies to multiple intervals of work, building extensive work experience. Most are paid and for credit. •Internship: An internship is a onetime, structured, supervised learning experience in a work setting related to a student’s career goals. The internship can be paid or unpaid, for credit or not for college credit. •Job shadowing: Structured observation of a professional in their career to explore that vocation, typically for a shorter period of time than an internship, and usually unpaid and not associated with college credit. Also called externship or observation. •Practicum: sometimes also called work placement, this is a supervised practical application of knowledge or theory as part of a school program for credit, often in a specialized field of study such as education. •Volunteering: An experience in which
a student helps in a setting that can be related or unrelated to their intended career; the driving motivation is usually altruistic. It is typically unpaid and not for academic credit.
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THe CASe FOr PHiLOSOPHY
Why Philosophy? ArtiCLeS BY Laura Howard, Ph.D.
Philosophy majors are often asked, “What IS philosophy?” and “What do you do with a philosophy degree?” In other words, of all the majors one could choose to study, WHY Philosophy? If you are a philosophy major, or thinking about becoming one, here are some facts to help you answer these questions. Share them with your friends and family! Did you know that according to the most recent federal figures, the percentage increase in philosophy majors in recent years has been greater than the increase in the number of four-year college graduates? Here’s what philosophy graduates know: Employers want someone who can think logically, find unique solutions to problems, and communicate them to others. Employers are looking for people with skills that translate into running a business. “The knowledge I use as CEO can be acquired in two weeks…The main thing a student needs to be taught is how to study and analyze things (including) history and philosophy.” Amos Shapira, CEO, Cellcom Andrew Wicklander, owner of a software company, says that when he is hiring, he looks for people who can identify real problems in the current state of his industry, break them down into manageable bits, and apply new concepts to solve the problem. Business majors typically have “memorized
a map of business processes and solutions.” But this is not what he is looking for in his line of work. He wants someone who can, in philosophical terms, ‘perform analytic critical reasoning’ in a fast-changing market Philosophy differs from most disciplines because, in philosophy courses, students are not taught what to think but rather how to think. Knowing that some problems have multiple solutions—or no solution—is an important skill, and employers recognize the value of hiring people who know how to ask the right questions, analyze issues from many points of view, and assess the pros and cons of competing proposals. This is the business of philosophy. The skills of Philosophy are transferable to many different fields. The new Ethics
Track in the Philosophy major will open new career doors for students who study ethics, in particular. To find out more: http://philosophy.arizona.edu/content/ethics-track UA philosophy majors have successfully pursued careers in business management, marketing, advertising, law, medicine, non-profit organizations, environmental liaison work, software engineering, criminal justice, public relations, consulting, library science, journalism, social work, retail, and more. For this complete article and more information on majoring in Philosophy and how you can turn this major into a rewarding career, see the UA Career Services website the week after the career fair. www.career. arizona.edu.
What careers do Philosophy, Politics, Economics & Law (PPEL) graduates pursue? The interest among these majors has been diverse. Some have gone on to work in private/government liaison work; others have found employment with non-profit organizations; for example as a director in fundraising. The PPEL degree is great preparation for gaining entry level positions in both private business and government agencies and campaign offices. Many PPEL grads are interested in the politics of government, either as candidates themselves or as support staff for national candidates. Some have aspira-
tions to serve in government security agencies; some students will go on to work in international relations and foreign research. Some are interested in lobbying, such as for environmental groups. The PPEL major is also excellent preparation for law school, and some graduates have been accepted into top tier law schools. PPEL provides an excellent basis for a highly competitive law school application. The best law schools do not generally look for Continued on pAGe 12
Why is the study of ethics important? It is no longer big news. Everyone has seen the increase in consumer demand for ethical business practice in the wake of recent corporate scandal. And now, more and more businesses are seeing the connection between good business and ethical business. This heightened awareness is opening new career doors for college graduates who study ethics. In addition, ethics specialists are in need because moral problems have become more complex due to the globalization of business, fast-changing government policies and law, environmental concerns, challenges in health care, and the explosive growth in digital technology. Citizens around the globe are demanding that people in key positions have formal training in ethics. Many professionals in diverse fields confront difficult ethical situations on a regular basis. Ethics is everywhere. Or rather, it is needed everywhere. To illustrate, consider this: Careers in corporate ethics are growing at an astounding rate. In 1992, the Ethics Officer Association had 19 members. Today, it has over 1,000. To find out more about this Ethics Degree and to read Laura Howard’s entire article on this topic, check out the Career Services’ website at www.career.arizona.edu.
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Looking for a fast-paced career in sales and advertising? We know just the place. Yelp is looking for talented, competitive individuals to join our Scottsdale sales team as full-time Account Executives after graduation. If you have a drive to succeed, are eager to learn, and enjoy a work-hard play-hard atmosphere then stop by our booth at the University of Arizona Career Fair on Tuesday and Wednesday in the Student Memorial Union to ask us about our Yelp Sales Development Program!
Have questions now? Contact Elisabeth Ferrell at eferrell@yelp.com
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HYDROLOGY • MICROBIOLOGY • VETERINARY SCIENCE
Sciences Offer Many Career Paths
Hydrology: A Career with a Future By Martha P.L. Whitaker, Ph.D.
Perhaps you’ve heard some of the recent headlines. Recently there was a two-day ban on drinking water in Toledo, Ohio. Earlier this year, the state of California was declared to be in an “extreme drought”. And in mid-August in Detroit, heavy rain and thunderstorms caused flooding and multiday closures on virtually all metro Detroit freeways. What do all these headlines have in common? If you guessed water - and the need for hydrologists – you guessed correctly! If you’re looking for a career that makes a difference to society and the environment, consider becoming a hydrologist. Hydrologists work to solve water-related problems and because there are so many water-related problems throughout our nation and the world, the demand for hydrologists is quite high. This also means we have the opportunity to travel to some amazing places for our work. Recent UA environmental hydrology graduates have landed jobs as near as Tucson and Phoenix, and as far as Liberia and Egypt. Hydrologists enjoy job security, even in an economic recession. How is this possible, you may ask? Well, there’s a limited amount of potable water, our population keeps growing and many states are experiencing drought or water quality problems. People get thirsty and most of us like to shower regularly. Clearly we need hydrologists to make sure we have enough water, and that the water we have is safe to drink. Graduates from The Department of Hydrology and Water Resources are employed in a wide variety of science and engineering companies that contract their services to individuals, private companies, municipalities and other government agencies. Our grads are also employed by agricultural and industrial companies (e.g. steel, gas, coal, oil) that use water resources, or whose industry impacts water resources, in order to comply with best management practices, as well as water quality and other environmental regulations. Many others hold jobs in city, county, state, tribal and federal government agencies in the U.S. and abroad, as well as in non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and environmental volunteer organizations. Are you wondering if a career in hydrology pays well? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics, the median annual salary for hydrologists in 2012 was $75,530. With
such a high demand for well-trained water scientists, you can bet its higher now. If you’re interested in a career as a hydrologist, you’re at the right school. The University of Arizona’s Department of Hydrology & Water Resources is rated #1 in the nation. We have world-renowned faculty and virtually every undergraduate who has the desire is connected with some form of undergraduate research or internship. To succeed as a hydrologist, you’ll need a good deal of math and science, of course. Field work and laboratory experience is important too and several of our classes have lab and/or field components to provide students with exciting and relevant handson experiences that connect them to professionals working in the industry. We also offer an accelerated master’s program for students whose GPA is 3.3 or higher. In our department, we offer a broad-based program that provides students with a well-rounded education in all major areas of hydrology and water resources. I look forward to hearing from you. Dr. Martha P.L. Whitaker is the undergraduate advisor and an instructor for the Environmental Hydrology and Water Resources Program. You can contact her at mplw@hwr. arizona.edu or 520/621-9715.
Microbiology Opens Many Career Doors By Kathryn Johansen M.S., SeniOr ACADeMiC ADviSOr Microbiology is a board discipline with a wide range of careers including, but not limited to: Forensic Microbiology, Brewmastering, Cheese Making, Parasitology, Biotechnology, Clinical Microbiology, Food Technology, Medicine, Winemaking, Laboratory Medical Science, Nutrition, Pharmocology, Dentistry, Epidemiology and Nursing. To begin a track to any of these careers one can start by obtaining a Bachelor’s of Science in Microbiology. While earning a bachelor’s, it is recommended students gain volunteer or internship experience in the specific career fields they are interested in. Make sure your ideal career is everything you were expecting before you devote 4+ years of education toward it. You can search for internships or volunteer opportunities on the American Society for Microbiology website, the
UA’s Career Services website, USAjobs. gov, or talk to your major advisor. If you desire a career in research, you should plan to pursue a post-secondary degree. A Master’s degree in Microbiology qualifies you to manage a laboratory or teach at the community college level. A Ph.D. in Microbiology qualifies you either to become a professor/primary investigator in academia or achieve a higher management position in industry research and development. Start as early as possible to build relationships with campus faculty because these are the folks you will be asking for letters of recommendation. For those interested in careers in microbiology but haven’t narrowed it down yet, consider taking a colloquium offered at the UA: MIC 195G: Careers in Microbiology. Also, talk to the microbiology major advisor: Kate Johansen, M.S. (E-mail: millerk@email.arizona.edu; Phone: 520-621-3058; Office: room 202b of the VetSci/Micro building).
Love Animals? Career Planning in the Field of Veterinary Science By J. Christina Garcia, M.S. The field of Veterinary Science not only prepares students to attend a Veterinary Medical College and become a veterinarian, but also can open avenues in the following career areas: graduate studies (in various disciplines), animal adoption and protection, animal caretaking, pet psychology, animal rights activism, film and television, education, agriculture and laboratory research and testing. Specific career paths that can be obtained in the field of Veterinary Science include but are not limited to: Veterinarian ($49,900-$82,000), Veterinary Technologist ($20,500-$29,700), Animal Scientist ($34,000-$58,200), Wildlife Rehabilitator ($13,000-$30,000), Zoo/Aquarium Curator ($26,850-$47,220), Veterinary Health Inspector ($19,300-$31,240), Animal Safety Representative for Films ($15/hr or $39,000) and Laboratory Animal Technician ($20,000$33,000). In order to pursue one of the listed careers, the first step would be to obtain either a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in either Veterinary Science or Animal Science. Since a B.S. degree is a four-year time commitment, early on determine if you enjoy the
curriculum and will be successful in that degree path. Additionally, during your degree program, make the effort to participate in as many internship/research experiences as possible. You need to be a proactive student when looking for these type of opportunities and take advantage of them as they present themselves. To make you a more qualified candidate for the career you are interested in pursuing, you should contact various places that employ that particular position and ask what their ideal candidate would be. By asking a number of establishments, you can compile a list of experiences/skills needed to be prepared for that career. This will make choosing internship and other opportunities easier and more productive. Advanced degrees, like a Master’s of Science or Ph.D., are also big assets when pursuing jobs in this field. Having an advanced degree can set you apart from other applicants depending on the career path you choose. For example, if you wanted to be an animal scientist, it would be very beneficial to have a Ph.D., whereas being a veterinary technician, it wouldn’t be as necessary. Graduate programs throughout the U.S. want you to have an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale),
have taken and scored well on the GRE (Graduate Readiness Exam), have a resume or CV, a statement of purpose, possible publications, and it is always a plus if you have had hands on experience with animals, research or both. There are many Master’s and Ph.D. programs in the U.S. and the biggest consideration in choosing a program is, does it line up with your future career goals? For those of you who would like to pursue being a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) or more commonly known as becoming a vet (veterinarian), this is a very big commitment both financially and time-wise. This means you must be passionate about your career goal. In order to be accepted in to a Vet Med College, you need to not only maintain a good to superior academic record but also have hands-on animal and research experience. To learn more about attending Vet School and the Schools themselves, please visit the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges website (www.aavmc.org). For those interested in careers in either Veterinary Science or Animal Science who would like to explore it further, please feel free to contact the Veterinary Science Academic Advisor (me!). Email: jcb3@email. arizona.edu or Phone: 520-626-3526.
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By Carol Zick, UA CAreer ServiCeS Google Internships and you’ll get an endless list of articles touting the three essential tips that you absolutely need to know about landing an internship or getting the most out of your internship. In order to save you some time, I thought I would go ahead and list those tips. Not surprisingly, there are more than three. So, here you go… eighty absolutely essential tips you need to know about internships. 1. Make a list of dream companies where you would like to work 2. Start your internship search at least three months in advance 3. Ask your professors about internships 4. Network - mention to everyone you encounter that you are looking for an internship 5. Utilize UA Career Services Networking resources: http://www.career.arizona. edu/student/networking 6. Talk with a UA Career Counselor via walk-ins or by appointment (520) 6212546 7. Utilize UA Career Services Internship resources: http://www.career.arizona. edu/student/finding-an-internship 8. Attend career fairs – http://www.career. arizona.edu/events/upcoming-uacareer-fairs 9. Ask UA Career Services about specific employer contact information 10. Use LinkedIn 11. Network with UA Alumni 12. Visit the websites of the professional organizations in your field: http:// www.career.arizona.edu/webresources/ career-information-by-field 13. Join industry clubs or online forums 14. Walk around your city or town and leave your resume at places you would like to work 15. Find a way to make yourself useful to people of influence instead of asking them for things 16. Consider working at your internship part-time while going to school 17. Attend an industry conference to meet contacts 18. Buy an internship if all else fails - but it isn’t cheap 19. Start in an unpaid position that might lead to a paid position 20. Don’t let lack of experience stop you from applying 21. Make cold calls - volunteer to be the company’s first intern Continued on pAGe 13
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Make your UA Network Work Susan Kaleita, UA ALUMni CAreer
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ServiCeS PrOgrAM DireCtOr The University of Arizona network is powerful – make sure you’re using it! Here are five ways to make your UA network work for you.
Use LinkedIn to explore career paths and build your network LinkedIn is an amazing tool for your professional life. If you don’t have a LinkedIn profile, get one (check out http://students. linkedin.com/ for help). LinkedIn is a great way to build and maintain your network – more on that later – but it’s also a great research tool. Use the LinkedIn alumni tool to check out what other people from your major are doing with their lives: https://www.linkedin. com/alumni. This filters all of LinkedIn for anyone listing the University of Arizona in the education section of their profile. Add additional filters for graduation date, industry, location and keywords. Are you a marketing major interested in entertainment jobs in Los Angeles? Filter for UA alumni in marketing in Los Angeles, and add the keyword “entertainment.” Then investigate the career paths of other people with your educational background. Find someone with a job you might like and see how they got there from the UA. Where did they intern? What was their first job title? What skills do they say they have? This is a great way to start understanding your options. And while you’re on LinkedIn, begin connecting with people. Start with your fellow Wildcats. Look around that big Gen Ed class in Social Sciences 100. Some of your classmate are going to be superstars one day (for real). Get to know them and get them in your professional network while you can. This is a golden opportunity for you to build your network. You’re surrounded by some of the smartest people around right now. Get to know your fellow students, your faculty, your TAs, the grad students in your department. You may never have this many diverse and brilliant rising stars in one place again! It’s important to get these people in your LinkedIn network right now – because of course, the best network is a Wildcat network.
Come to alumni career events UA departments, colleges, clubs and organizations hold career events featuring UA alumni on a regular basis. Take advantage of this! These events are a great way to learn about a career area, meet professionals with real-world experience in your field, and
YOU network with other students with similar interests. And you’re almost guaranteed some free food! Don’t go into these events expecting a job or internship offer – but it can happen. I used to work at the UA Honors College. Last year, we hosted a series of speedmentoring events so students could meet multiple alumni in their career area. One of the amazing UA alumni who came to our entrepreneurship night hired a student he met at the event for a summer internship. This could happen to you – but only if you show up for these events. Career Services is a good place to start. Check out the website for alumni career panels (https://www.career.arizona.edu/ events/panels-mixers), that started with a “Careers with Critters” panel this past September 22nd and moving to a Careers in Sports Panel on October 15th.
Join Student Alumni Ambassadors Student Alumni Ambassadors (SAA) is a student club that connects students to Wildcat alumni and celebrates UA traditions. It’s a great way to meet current students (there are over 500 members!) and an even better way to meet alumni. SAA holds networking events throughout the year that give students the opportunity to meet alumni in a variety of career areas. They do speed networking, industry-based networking, networking events at specific companies, social networking – you name it. If you’re shy about networking, SAA would be especially valuable. In addition to networking events, SAA holds workshops on networking, an etiquette dinner, a “Dress for Success” fashion show (exactly what does “business casual” mean, anyway!?), and other professional development events that
will prepare you to get the most out of your UA network. Find out more here: http://arizonaalumni.com/saa
Conduct informational interviews with alumni An informational interview is when you talk with someone with a career you’re interested in to learn more about their job and the industry while building your network. This is a crucial way to know if a career is a good fit for you, what to expect from the job market and how to be a competitive candidate. My own career has been shaped by a single informational interview I did with a fellow Wildcat. Back in the day, during my quarter-life crisis when I had a job I didn’t like, I told a colleague that I was interested in university fundraising and alumni relations. She put me in touch with a friend of hers, a UA alumnus and an amazing fundraiser at the UA. He agreed to sit down and tell me a little about his career. We got to know each other and a few months later, when an alumni relations and fundraising job opened up at the UA Honors College, he recommended me for it. The rest is history. How do you find someone to interview? Ask your friends, your advisors or your
faculty if they know any alumni working in the area you’re interested in. You can also use LinkedIn to find alumni in your area of interest. When you find them, send a very polite, customized message asking if they could spare half an hour for a fellow Wildcat. Make sure you have a list of questions prepared. If you need help deciding what to ask, just Google “informational interview questions” for lots of ideas. For example, ask your subject how they got started in the field, what their typical day is like, what they like most and least about their job, what skills they look for when they hire and what professional development resources they use. Informational interviews are a great way to learn something and build your network at the same time. They’re not about getting a job. Never ask for or expect to get a job from an informational interview, but if you’re polite, respectful and genuinely interested, you might make a connection that pays off down the road. And always, always thank your connection for sharing their time and expertise. A handwritten note will go a long way in making someone happy they met with you.
Help your fellow Wildcats out Lastly, remember that we’re all in this together. As Wildcats, we all hold stock in the University of Arizona. As UA’s reputation improves through the successes of its students and alumni, the value of a UA degree goes up. So we should all be rooting for each other’s success. You increase the value of your own degree every time you help another Wildcat make a career connection, get a job or advance their career! When you invest a little time to help fellow UA students or alumni, you’re investing in your own community, your own degree, and your own career. Help connect your classmates with people you know, share job leads with each other, send interesting articles to an alumnus that would find it valuable and when the time comes and you’re the superstar alumnus or alumna, come back to the UA and recruit a summer intern or new grad for your organization. Be good to your Wildcat network, and it will be good to you.
THE CIRCUITOUS CAREER PATH Continued from pAGe 4 the midst of developing strategy and collateral for multiple channels and pioneering how we integrate print, digital, video, social media, etc., into our recruiting efforts. I love developing messages, researching how other organizations use video and social media to address recruiting goals. But
I never would have expected the circuitous route I took from my BSBA in Marketing to a role that so well combines all of the skills and experiences I have had along the way. I suppose that the journey was how I prepared for the role that I am so thrilled to be working in today!
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Continued from pAGe 5 ing your intended career and what options exist therein, getting experience on your resume to attain those careers after graduation, and making connections for references and possible job prospects. We in the College of Education encourage and often require our students to have these experiences throughout their college career. Our future teachers are required to have 60 volunteer hours of experience in a classroom by February of their sophomore year in order to apply for professional admission to their intended program. This is to ensure that students are entering into a program that they are ready and eager for, and that they can be recommended by a teacher already practicing in the field. They then get two years of practicum experiences within their majors so they are truly ready to lead their own classrooms upon graduation, retain references from teachers with whom they have done their practica, and interview well to obtain those jobs. Our Deaf Studies program also provides at least three semesters of practicum so that students are fully prepared to take on the challenges of their future Educational Interpreting career. Our Rehabilitation major involves a supervised casework practicum in their senior year. The Literacy, Learning, and Leadership program promotes credit in the
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major for multiple internship experiences; students are encouraged to engage in as many experiences as they can throughout junior and senior years. Students in any major who are considering a teaching career or helping profession can also take coursework from the College of Education that offers hands-on experiences. •LRC 239: Literacy Tutoring allows students to volunteer in local schools to improve children’s reading and writing skills. •HED 350 and 397B: Project SOAR provide students with the opportunity to serve as a mentor to children at under-resourced Tucson middle schools. •TTE 497F: In Community and School Garden Workshop, students educate and assist Tucson children and teachers to develop and maintain a local school garden. All students should pursue some type of engagement experience while on campus, whether through one of the terms defined above or through coursework. Course credit for internships can be taken within a student’s respective college or department, or through CLAS Internships. They can be completed during any of the semesters and credit can be counted in some majors, some minors, or as elective credit. Talk to your academic advisor about how engagement experiences can be built into your program of study.
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TUSD offers a suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, critical illness, short term disability and employer paid basic life insurance and EAP. Mandatory membership in the Arizona State Retirement System provides for a full matching contribution from the District; voluntary deferred compensations plans are also available.
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PPEL GRADUATE CAREER PATHS Continued from pAGE 5 students who have already studied a lot of law (teaching law is what law schools do!), but for students with rigorous training in writing, analytic thinking and background in areas such as economics. In addition, because PPEL is a small major taught by experienced faculty who get
to know students and their work well, PPEL students are in a position to get excellent letters of recommendation from internationally-known faculty. Besides helping our graduates into law school, we have also launched other students into graduate work in economics and philosophy. Because of
the high quality PPEL faculty, our students do very well in post graduate pursuits. A student who majors in PPEL may also elect to do an internship, which earns credits toward the degree. These can be exciting and rewarding experiences working in government agencies and campaign offices. Another benefit of the major is the specialized 12 unit Track, which allows students to pursue an emphasis in an area of philosophy, politics, economics, law (or some
Monday, September 29, 2014 combination) that suits their individual interests. As a bonus, Honors students are allowed to use their Honors’ Thesis (subject to approval by the PPEL advisor) toward the Track, as well, satisfying both the Honors requirement and half of the Track requirement. If you are interested in more information about declaring the PPEL major, contact SBS College advisor, Jared Burton: https://sbs. arizona.edu/advising/student/login.php.
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ESSENTIAL TIPS Continued from pAGE 5 22. Get volunteer experience while in school to put on your resume 23. Enhance your resume with travel communicate what you learned from the experience 24. Apply early 25. Follow instructions very carefully on how to apply 26. Utilize UA Career Services Resume resources: http://www.career.arizona. edu/student/resumes 27. Work very, very hard on your application, resume, cover letter 28. Have your resume critiqued by a professional career counselor– (520) 621-2546 29. On your resume, Experience can be more than just jobs 30. Detail school projects on your resume 31. Draw attention to your academic achievements 32. Write a power cover letter using specific examples of why you are the best person for the job 33. Tell the employer in your cover letter what you can do for them, not what the job will do for your career 34. Pay attention to detail: proofread, research, tailor your job search documents 35. Research and Incorporate information about the company you are applying for into your cover letter 36. www.hoovers.com for exhaustive company research 37. Double, triple check your documents for errors 38. Don’t trust spell check 39. Don’t stretch the truth (even a little bit) 40. Identify people you can use as good references – ask their permission 41. Prepare for the Interview 42. Utilize UA Career Services Interviewing resources: http://www.career.arizona. edu/student/interviewing 43. Research the company before the interview 44. Investigate industry competitors 45. Become an expert on your target industry 46. Read industry articles 47. Schedule a mock interview at Career Services (520) 621-2546 48. Practice, practice, practice your interviewing skills 49. Use UA Interview Prep – a free, online mock interview program - www.career. arizona.edu 50. Dress for success in the interview - generally conservative 51. Ask the interviewer what a typical day as their intern would entail 52. Show genuine interest and enthusiasm for the industry in the interview 53. Listen carefully to the interviewer
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54. Don’t make too much eye contact (stare) during the interview 55. Check your body language and be yourself in the interview 56. If you lack experience in the field, talk about a hobby or project to show the interviewer that you can be passionate about something 57. Believe that you deserve the internship – be confident 58. Express eagerness to start immediately 59. Send a thank-you note within 24 hours after the interview
Essential Tips
M3 is a full-service architectural, engineering, and construction management firm providing industrial and commercial design services for an impressive variety of domestic and international projects. Offices are located in Tucson, Chandler, Arizona and Hermosillo, Mexico.
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1. If you aren’t the most talented person in the room, be the hardest working 2. Have a positive attitude. 3. Be consistently dependable. 4. Follow instructions. 5. Be flexible – no task is beneath you. 6. Turn in high quality work. 7. Google First, Ask Questions Later? Learn all you can about the skills needed to do your job. 8. Take your internship seriously even if working for free. 9. Learn from your co-workers. 10. Ask for feedback - what could you do better. 11. Pay attention to office culture – observe how your co-workers act – mirror that. 12. Focus - Don’t use social networking sites at work unless it’s part of your job. 13. If you make a mistake, don’t try to cover it up or make excuses. Own up and fix it. 14. Cultivate a positive professional reputation to secure good references. 15. Develop transferable skills, teamwork, project management, leadership and communication. 16. Reflect upon the internship experience by keeping a portfolio to use for future employment. 17. Log your work tasks, accomplishments and other successes. 18. Retain copies of reports, planning documents that you can evaluate later. 19. Reflect upon how your experience has fostered your professional development. 20. Ask for a letter of recommendation two weeks before the end of your internship. 21. Work hard and send thank-you notes after your internship concludes.
This is a year round part-time position. You must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in an Engineering or Architectural program to qualify. Engineering disciplines that are supported by M3 are: Civil/Structural, Electrical/I&C, Mechanical, Mining and Metallurgical. Ideal candidates are students who are at least in their second semester Freshmen year through their Junior year. This is a part time position which requires a commitment of a minimum of 12 hours and no more than 25 hours per week, scheduled work hours must be within normal office hours. Work schedule will revolve around scheduled classes and will change with each semester accordingly. Students begin in the Print Room doing a variety of tasks such as: Copying, binding, printing drawings, books and manuals along with delivery of interoffice mail, stocking paper and supplies, running errands and miscellaneous tasks. Students will move from the Print Room to software and standards training, once trained students will be moved to a discipline. We are always seeking recent graduates for full-time positions in Architecture and Engineering.
PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.M3ENG.COM M3 OFFERS COMPETITIVE SALARIES & AN EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE. EOE
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that you would like to make a connection with while you are at the fair. Make a point of talking to them briefly during the event. Pay attention to what they say. Chances are they will offer you some piece of advice that If you “work the fair” this week, you will you can cite in your follow up thank-you have some business cards and follow up note. Letting a recruiter know that you are work to do. Anything you promised a reinterested in pursuing career opportunities cruiter during UA Fall Career Days should be with their organization is good. Demonstratdone without delay (i.e. within 24 hours of ing that you heard and remembered what the event’s closing gavel). If you tell recruitthey told you at the fair, that’s better. Doing ers you will email them a resume, do it. all this in a timely and professional manWhether your communication is via ner…priceless. snail mail or the web, the recruiter will Immediately after this fair ends, jot down know when it went out and if you wait a some notes about specific recruiters and week or more, it just doesn’t look like you’re organizations that are of particular interest all that interested. Convey your eagerto you and that you plan to target further. ness regarding their organization (and, Make sure you include enough detail to jog not incidentally, also spotlight your own your memory when the next career fair rolls amazing attention to detail) by getting the information they requested to them quickly. around. You’ll establish a quick connection if the same recruiter is there (they tend to You’ll be showing potential employers your come back semester after semester) and you effectiveness and efficiency on the job by remember them. following through expeditiously, so don’t Bottom line: thorough follow-up take this lightly. Finance Master's Program Ad (China Daily) 9.2014.YAL.ai 1 9/24/14 3:17 PMcan be key to landing the interview. Gather the business cards for companies Career Services Marketing & Events Manager
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