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HOW YOU CAN HELP Consider serving as a mentor yourself, or maybe you are in the position to hire JCU students for part-time, full-time, or internship opportunities. Maybe you can pass on our contact information to the person at your organization who is in charge of human resources or hiring. Spring 2008 Newsletter
Class of 2012 Celebration Matching Game Answers
You're Studying WHAT? Or. What are you going to do with THAT? By Cynthia Marco-Scanlon, Ph.D. - harried mother of 3 college kids..and JCU Career Counselor How many times have YOU asked these questions????? Asking these questions and not hearing a good answer probably has been driving you (and your student) crazy - especially if they REALLY DON'T KNOW! (Two of my 3 college kids avoided certain relatives because of this dilemma!) If your student isn't sure what to major in, or what career path is for them - career counseling at our Career Center can help with the exploration of their interests, work values, personality and skills..to help them make an informed choice. It consists of several 1:1 appointments that may include assessments, to help them through the decision making process. They just need to call 216-397-4237 and ask for a career counseling/assessment appointment. Do you think your student might know what they want to do - but they aren't quite sure? We can help with that too - through an internship to "try out" their idea for a career. We have a lot of opportunities for your student to "test the waters". Internships can be for credit or not - and most are paid. If the internship is unpaid - they may have the chance to qualify for a scholarship opportunity through our office. Our Career Center offers classes for students also - to help in their decision making process. These "Career Education" classes are explained later on - check them out as they are FOR CREDIT too! Does your student know EXACTLY what they want to major in and have a solid "career path" in mind? You might suggest they try out their idea through an internship, also. That way, they'll start networking with professionals in a chosen field - and find they can start learning "on the job skills " that will benefit them in their first job after graduation. Most students will be expected to not only have a degree, but also several internships under their belt upon graduation! Making the transition from college student to professional can be an awesome and overwhelming task for some students if they aren't prepared. My oldest is graduating from Saint Louis University in May, and has repeatedly stated that he's really going to miss being a student - and knows he will soon be paying his own bills, signing contracts for living arrangements, etc. We offer a great "transitioning" class for Juniors and Seniors called " Introduction to the World of Work" (CE131)...and the topics that are covered in class are based on what the students have stated are a "necessity" to transitioning to a worker. I'm hoping my son took a similar class at SLU.. When your student is ready to look for that internship, full-time professional job, or a summer work experience, we can help them get ready for their search with interviewing practice and tips, resume development and refinement, and registering on our job search portal CareerConnection .. They just need to call or come in and make an appointment. I work with great professionals in our office that are very experienced in the career area - and love working with the college-student population. We are here to help you and your student through these college years.. Let us know what you need.. I know I'll need a vacation after all 3 of my college kids return home this weekend for their break! Visit our web sight www.jcu.edu/careercenter to see all that we offer - or better yet, email this to your student...and have them call us for an appointment!
INTERNSHIPS - What you should know:
Career Education Courses to be offered Fall 2008: 1-Credit Options: CE 101: Introduction to Careers - examination of self and employer expectations and introduction to job search skills CE 111: Exploring Your Options - designed for the student undecided on a major and/or career field.will explore interests, values, personality, and skills in relation to options available CE 121: Introduction to the Accounting Profession - sophomores/juniors with an interest in accounting will want to be introduced to requirements of employers and the major in preparation of the junior year internship CE 131: Introduction to the World of Work - designed for juniors and seniors only to prepare for the transition from college to career after graduation Internship Options (available for 0, 1, 2, or 3 credits): CE 199, CE 102, CE 103, CE 104 - in order to participate in the academic internship courses, students will need to meet with the Internship Coordinator to register IN ADVANCE of their internship hours. For details, see http://www.jcu.edu/careercenter/students/internships.htm . INTERNSHIPS CAN ALSO BE COMPLETED OVER THE SUMMER, BUT STUDENTS NEED TO REGISTER BEFORE THE INTERNSHIP!!! If your student has already accepted a job offer (includes paid employment or commitments to a year of service or military duty) or been accepted into graduate school, we invite them to participate in a JCU tradition - BANGING THE GONG!!! There are three Gong Ceremonies scheduled for the remainder of the spring semester.April 2 nd from 2-3pm, April 9 th from 2-3pm, and May 1 st from 12-1:30pm. Details will be available on our website Is your student still searching? Not sure of Plan B if Plan A didn't work out? We are still here to help. Students can call 216-397-4237 to set up an appointment. There are also still opportunities to interview on campus. Many students have participated in this program since the fall semester, but there are a few employers still actively coming to campus to interview: April 9, Wells Fargo Financial, ALL MAJORS, Credit Manager positions April 8, Swagelok Company, ALL MAJORS, Scheduler/Production Planner - Supply Chain positions April 2, Bridgestone Americas Holding Inc., Accounting/Finance/Marketing/Communications Majors, Finance/Marketing Navigator positions April 2, Cardinal Fastener & Specialty, Economics/Marketing/Communications/Accounting Majors, Inside Sales & Accountant positions .Countless other positions are currently posted in Career Connection, as well as a number of other positions through other resources. We would be happy to sit down at an appointment to share some job search "next step" advice specific to your student's needs!
Class of 2012 Celebration Matching Game Answers: How did you do? Based on the Winter 2008 NACE Salary Survey Data:
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CLASS OF 2008 GONG CEREMONY We invite ALL graduating students who Click here for more info!
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE International Students It can be difficult for international students studying in the United States to connect with potential employers. Through the NACE International Student Virtual Career Fair, students can have direct access to employers offering home country opportunities or opportunities in the United States-in one convenient location. International Students:
The fair will offer full-time, summer internship, co-op, and temporary/contract opportunities. Follow this link to register. |
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