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The Winter Career and Internship Fair will be held on Tuesday, January 31 from 10am-3pm in the Baker Ballroom. Over 80 employers will be in attendance offering internships, co-ops, part-time and full-time positions. All Ohio University students and alumni are welcome to attend, and no pre-registration is necessary.
Professional dress is required. Please bring you student ID and résumé.
For a complete list of employers, log on to Bobcat CareerLink at: http://ohio-csm.symplicity.com/students
More information is available at: http://www.ohio.edu/careers/students/careerfair.cfm
Preparation is the Key to Success for the Upcoming Winter Career & Internship Fair
* Review the list of companies attending the career fair who are recruiting for your major (available in Bobcat Career Link in the “Attend Events” section).
* Create a list of your target companies.
* Research your companies of interest (their website is a great starting point) and be prepared to tell a recruiter why you are interested in their company.
* Prepare a 30 second commercial. This is an enthusiastic introduction of yourself, which typically includes: Name, Major, Year, Intent (Internship or full-time job), why you are interested in the company, and asking a good question that shows your interest. Also think about experiences from your past (work, academic, student involvement) that showcase what you have to offer an employer.
* Dress Professionally. Recruiters equate how neatly you dress with how neatly you work.
* Relax. Be Confident. Be yourself. Everyone wants you to succeed at the Career Fair.
Filed under: Job Search | Tags: internships, Pittsburgh, pr, public relations
Filed under: Career Resources | Tags: career exploration, classes, sophomores
Sophomores,
Are you interested in exploring potential career paths?
Would you like a firsthand look at the occupation you are interested in?
Do you want to learn how to determine and apply your unique strengths?
If so, UC 269C is the perfect class for you! UC 269C is a 2 credit hour course for sophomores, taught by Kristine Hoke, Assistant Director in the Office of Career Services. UC 269C will provide you with an interactive approach to career exploration. Throughout the quarter you will explore potential careers and work to determine which are best suited to you. Your unique strengths will be determined and you will learn how to apply them in a professional setting. Additionally, you will be connected with a professional to arrange a job shadowing experience. Ways to get involved on campus, networking tips and opportunities to interact Alumni and faculty in your field of interest will be provided.
UC 269C will be offered on Tuesdays from 3:10-5pm this winter.
Register Today! Class number 17236
Ohio University Career Services will hold a Law School Fair on Wednesday, November 2 from 6-8p.m. in Baker Ballroom A. Representatives from over 20 law schools from California to Connecticut will be in attendance.
Filed under: Career Resources, Events | Tags: activism, activists, careers, community organizing, dart
Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice Available to OU students and alums!
The Direct Action & Research Training (DART) Center will be on the OU campus on Monday, November 7 at 6:00pm in Bentley Hall 129 to discuss careers in the field of community organizing with students interested in empowering their communities and working for social change.
Please RSVP if you are interested by contacting Hannah Wittmer at hannah@thedartcenter.org or calling 785-506-8915 with your name, phone #, email address and year in school.
Filed under: Career Resources, Events | Tags: career fair, careers, internships, jobs
Filed under: Events | Tags: alumni, Bobcat, branding, career week, Ohio, personal brand
As part of the annual Career Week, Ohio University Career Services and the Student Alumni Board will host a Bobcat 2 Bobcat panel on Wednesday, September 28 at 6:30 p.m. in Baker 503. The panel will discuss how to develop your personal brand and make a name for yourself as you prepare to enter the job market.
Panelists include Angela Krile, Krista Sanford and Kristin Crain.
Angela Krile is President of Krile Communications – a Lancaster-based consulting firm specializing in communications strategy, marketing and public relations. During her nearly 20-year career, Angela has worked with clients that span the globe and range from small, local non-profit organizations to Fortune 500 Companies and international art exhibitions. Angela’s clients have included such familiar names as The Coca-Cola Company, Cirque du Soleil, The Longaberger Company, Tween Brands, the Ohio Children’s Hospital Association, Telhio Credit Union and Buffalo Wild Wings. She has also consulted on numerous winning ballot issue campaigns.
Angela received her degree at the prestigious E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University and has served on Ohio University’s National Alumni Board. Ms. Krile was named to the 2006 class of Business First’s “Forty Under 40,” and is a member of the Leadership Columbus class of 2006 and the Public Relations Society of America. Angela chairs numerous volunteer committees for such organizations as 4-H, Rotary International, United Way, and local school districts. She has been a featured speaker on communications issues at Iowa State University, Ohio University, Capital University and The Ohio State University.
Angela and her husband have two young sons and live on a farm in Sugar Grove, Ohio.
Krista Sanford is an account manager at Dynamita digital agency and consultancy located in the Arena District in Columbus, Ohio. In her role, Krista coordinates both with internal teams and the client to guide the strategic and technical direction of web, mobile, social and other interactive projects for the client. During the past year, Krista has been primarily focused on the health care industry with clients such as The Ohio State University Medical Center, Wood County Hospital and Ohio Willow Wood but has also worked with consumer-facing brands such as Wings Over and House of LaRose. Prior to joining Dynamit in 2010, Krista served as an account executive at Fahlgren Mortine Public Relations where she focused on media relations, social media and account management for clients like Elmer’s Products Inc., Emerson Network Power’s Liebert business, Franklin Park Conservatory and others.
Krista graduated from Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism focused in public relations and a minor in business. While at Ohio University, Krista was a member of PRSSA and ImPRessions and also held several public relations and marketing internships at Fahlgren Mortine Public Relations, Bob Evans, Experience Columbus and O’Bleness Memorial Hospital.
Kristin Crain is a 2007 graduate of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations sequence. While in Athens, Kristin was a Public Affairs Specialist for the Ohio Air National Guard and was active in Greek life as a Delta Zeta. Kristin is now a content developer and account coordinator for Dynamit Technologies, a Columbus, Ohio-based digital agency that designs and develops websites, internet applications and online marketing campaigns. She has also worked for GolinHarris, a top ten PR firm based in Chicago, and has had the privilege of working with many well-known clients such as The Ohio State University Medical Center, Dow Chemical, State Farm and Wrigley.
Kristin lives in Columbus, Ohio, and encourages students to take advantage of the many opportunities social media provides for them to develop and promote their personal brands and connect with alumni, peers and potential employers.
Career Week continues through Monday, October 4. Check out the official Facebook event for complete information about all programs.
Bobcat CareerLink is a free service offered by Ohio University Career Services for students entering the workforce. Students can upload résumés, cover letters and transcripts and view and apply for jobs and internships through the site. Bobcat CareerLink also allows students to participate in on-campus interviews with employers and learn about upcoming career fairs, information sessions and career development workshops.
Signing up is easy and can be done here. Once you upload a résumé it will be reviewed by the Office of Career Services. After it is approved you will be able to apply for open positions and add it to the Ohio University Student and Alumni Résumé Book. Be sure to register for this FREE service today to get a jump-start on your search for your perfect career!
Filed under: Student Perspectives | Tags: clubs, freshmen, involvement, organizations, student involvement, student organizations
Summer is over and thousands of students have returned to Athens to begin another year at Ohio University. Along with the upperclassmen are new freshmen faces, eager to begin their collegiate journey. After kissing their parents goodbye and settling into their new rooms, the freshmen headed to the Convo for the Involvement Fair. Here, hundreds of student organizations set up shop, showcasing the best they have to offer in an effort to win the hearts of the wide-eyed freshmen. The scene could be pretty overwhelming, even for a senior like myself, but these clubs and organizations can provide outstanding opportunities to increase your marketability to future employers. Here are some helpful tips on making the most out of the over 350 organizations Ohio University has to offer.
Don’t join too many organizations.
Did you sign up at 20 tables at the Involvement Fair? There is nothing wrong with that. Go to the first couple meetings of each club to learn more about them and to meet some current members. You can only learn so much from a postcard or 30-second talk at the Involvement Fair, and you won’t truly find out if a club is right for you until you attend some meetings. Once you get a sense of what each organization has to offer, limit yourself to a few that you really enjoy. If you try to do too much at once, especially as a new freshman just starting college, you may become overwhelmed and end up dropping all organizations.
The key to a successful experience in student organizations is to find a few and be committed to them. Get involved early and make friends with members. If you stay involved you may gain a leadership role by the end of freshman year and advance further as the years progress. Employers will be more impressed by a candidate holding leadership roles in two or three organizations than one who is a member of ten, but a leader of none.
Find the right balance of work and play with organizations.
Everybody knows it’s important to find the right balance of work and play to have a successful college career, and the same holds true for success with student organizations. The snowboarding club may have had a more impressive and memorable table at the involvement fair, but the chemistry club may provide you with experiences and opportunities to aid you in your future career. However, don’t be afraid to join the snowboarding or juggling club if they interest you. Employers look for well-rounded candidates and involvement and leadership roles in these social organizations can show that you have multiple skill sets and interests outside of your major. Just make sure you check out the organizations geared towards your major or career goals as well, as they can provide you with enriching experiences you won’t find in the classroom.
Organizations can help you find your major.
There is nothing wrong with started college as an undecided major. Career Services can help you explore all the possibilities and aid your selection of your perfect major. Another way to test out different career paths is to join student organizations geared toward those paths. Most organizations do not have a major requirement, allowing all students to become members and participate. Trying out different organizations is a great way to test out a field without having to declare your major or committing to ten weeks of an introductory class.
Student organizations are a vital supplement to coursework during your college career. The right mix of organizations and leadership roles in them will help improve your résumé and make you a better candidate for internships and jobs. Remember to get involved early and stay committed to the organizations you find are right for you.
Filed under: From the Staff | Tags: Athens Ohio, Bobcat, career advice, Career Services, internship, job skills, Ohio University, workplace
A Review of 2010-2011
and What It Taught Me
As the end of the school year is upon us, I wanted to take this last opportunity to share some of my experiences from the past year and to say thank you to all my co-workers here at the Office of Career Services and to all of our blog followers out there. This has been an incredibly rewarding year interning with the Office of Career Services. I’ve gained a number of invaluable skills here at this office and I would like to share some of these experiences in hopes that they will help my fellow classmates and graduates.
- I learned to set specific goals for myself.
I would have to say this is the most important thing I learned all year, and I cannot believe how much it has improved my ability to perform well on the job! I learned that discussing my responsibilities with my supervisor and setting specific (very specific!) action lists for myself helped me achieve my goals and provided me with a concrete way of assessing my performance both personally and with my employer. While I have always considered myself to be an organized person, the ability to use my organizational skills effectively within the existing structure of a specific office was something I had not yet learned.
- I learned that it’s ok to ask for help.
There is a difference between simple irresponsibility and willingness to recognize that you have too much on your hands and need some assistance. Every office has tasks that simply must be accomplished. I learned that it is better to ask for help when I find myself swamped with work, rather than leaving vital tasks undone. In certain situations I had to admit to myself that I could not do it all. My job responsibility was not simply to DO, but also to organize and collaborate with co-workers to make sure a task was completed even if I could not do it myself.
- I learned how many skills go into building a successful career.
I’ll admit this one is probably an obvious advantage of working for the Office of Career Services! Observing the counseling, training, resources, and advice concentrated all in one office was an invaluable experience. Students, you have amazing services available to you, and I cannot possibly encourage you enough to take advantage of them! Simply by working here I learned about such things as proper business attire, dining etiquette, networking, résumé writing, interaction with employers, and so much more.
As I close, I want to say thank you to everyone who has followed this blog. I hope you have found it informative and helpful. Please stay connected to read our summer articles and to welcome our 2011-2012 social media intern as he takes over in the fall!
Lastly, I would like to say thank you to all of my co-workers at Career Services for a truly rewarding and memorable experience. I could not have asked for a better group of people to work with. I wish you all the best!
Christy Robe
Ohio University Office of Career Services 