Filed under: Events | Tags: Athens Ohio, Bobcat, business, career prep, Career Resources, Career Services, careers, deborah thomas-nininger, dining etiquette, dos and don'ts, education, etiquette dinner, interviewing, interviews, may 9, Ohio University, professional, professional dress, professional image, students, workshops
Dining Etiquette Workshop
Do you know the dos and taboos of dining etiquette? Are you prepared to interview during a meal? The Office of Career Services is pleased to welcome Deborah Thomas-Nininger of DTN Productions to Ohio University to facilitate a Dining Etiquette Workshop. This workshop will guide you through proper dining and interviewing techniques as well as providing tips for pre-dinner mingling.
Due to high demand, Career Services has added one more table to the program. Single tickets are available for $15, first come, first serve. Please bring a check (written to: Ohio University Career Services) to 533 Baker University Center to receive a ticket.
When: Monday, May 9, 2011
Time: Dinner will begin promptly at 6:00 pm
Where: Baker University Center Ballroom
Cost: $15 (only checks will be accepted)
*Cost includes four course meal and training materials
**Professional business attire required.
Please direct any questions about the Dining Etiquette Workshop to Ali Woodworth at aw800110@ohio.edu.
More on Deborah Thomas-Nininger
Deborah Thomas-Nininger has been conducting business etiquette, communication and self-presentation workshops and training seminars for over 20 years. During that time she’s coordinated the international etiquette training for the 1996 Olympic Games held in Atlanta for Coca-Cola. Deborah has presented to a wide varieties of companies and universities including Nationwide Insurance, Cardinal Health, Bath and Body Works and Harvard University. For more on Deborah Thomas-Nininger visit her website at http://dtn-productions.com/home .
Filed under: Career Resources | Tags: Athens Ohio, Bobcat, book, career advice, Career Resources, Career Services, careers, design, editor, job hunting, Job Search, jobs, magazine, newspaper, Ohio University, publishing, publishing career, publishing industry, publishing jobs, resources, writer
Career Resource Spotlight:
Career Opportunities in the
Publishing I
ndustry
Have you ever wondered what your options are if you are interested in pursuing a career in the publishing industry? This book breaks it wide open! First of all, it breaks job opportunities down into three main sub-fields:
- Newspaper Publishing
- Magazine Publishing
- Book Publishing
From there, it goes on to list all the different jobs you could possibly think of. Here’s a quick list to give you an idea of the range of careers possible:
For newspaper: Editor, Writer, Page Designer, Marketing Director, Publisher.
For magazine: Editor, Fact Checker, Freelance Writer, Art Director, Public Relations Director, Business Manager.
For book: Proofreader, Book Packager, Children’s Author, Book Designer, Sales Representative, Bookseller, Publishing Attorney.
…and many more!
For all of these, a specific job profile is listed, including duties, typical salaries, best geographical locations, and employment prospects, making this an indispensable resource for those of you considering this field for a living!
All this information is at your fingertips! Take advantage of it simply by visiting our resource library in the Office of Career Services‘ Career Resource Center.
Filed under: Career Resources | Tags: Athens Ohio, Bobcat, career advice, career prep, career resource, Career Resources, careers, debbie rose myers, design portfolio, graphic design, job hunting, Job Search, jobs, Ohio University, portfolio, resources, resume, students
Career Resource Spotlight: The Graphic Designer’s Guide to Portfolio Design
To all designers out there who know that a solid portfolio can make or break your job search, this book is for you! Putting together a solid design portfolio and cohesive promotional package can be an overwhelming task. Questions arise such as: Should I use color on my résumé or should I keep it black & white? How do I choose which pieces to include and which ones to leave out? How many samples should I include? This guide will answer all those questions, covering topics such as:
- Planning your portfolio
- The portfolio process start to finish
- The traditional portfolio (with résumé, cover letter and business card)
- The digital portfolio (CD, DVD, web site—including all the technical aspects of preparing your pieces for optimal digital appearance)
The book will take you step-by-step through all the traditional job-search preparations…tailored specifically for graphic designers and artists! Snippets of advice from art directors and other successful professionals in the field are included to make this resource invaluable to young designers getting ready to market themselves.
Ready to get your hands on this book and start creating building a solid portfolio? Stop by the Office of Career Services‘ Career Resource Center today!
Filed under: Events | Tags: analyst, athens, Athens Ohio, Bobcat, Career Resources, Career Services, careers, certificate program, education, event, information systems, job training, Ohio, Ohio University, training session
A certificate program will be offered to prepare graduates of two- and four-year degree programs for information systems analyst positions.
Brought to you FREE through a partnership with Tri-County Adult Career Center, Career Connections, McGann Consulting, and Ohio Skills Bank.
This intensive three-week program will equip you with the cutting edge skills desired by an international IT company surveying Athens County for a future site opening. This company pays a very competitive wage and provides excellent benefits. Trained analysts are in high demand nationwide with an employment growth rate of 24% over the next 7 years. We strongly encourage qualified applicants to take advantage of this unique opportunity.
ISA Intensive – Information Systems Analyst Training Program
Developed and delivered by university faculty and industry professionals.
• When: May 23, 2011 – June 10, 2011
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, four-six hours per day
• Training Location: Tri-County Adult Career Center, Nelsonville, OH
• Space is limited
Participants will be selected based upon qualifications but openings will be filled as submissions come in. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early. Submissions due: Friday, April 22, 2011.
Requirements for Qualified Applicants
• Commitment to complete an intensive three-week program
• Bachelor’s or associate degree
• Interest in business or information systems
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• PC, MS Office proficiency
HOW TO APPLY
Email your interest and updated resume to:
analyst@careerconnections.info
Program Will Include:
• System Development Lifecycle
• (SDLC) examination
• Information Systems (IS) fundamentals
• IS design methodology
• IS implementation practices
• IS hard & soft skill development
• Project management techniques
Résumé Should Include:
• Contact information
• Relevant work history
• College education end dates
• GPA
Submissions due: Friday, April 22, 2011
Filed under: Employer Perspectives, From the Staff | Tags: Athens Ohio, Bobcat, career advice, dos and don'ts, employer, Facebook, LinkedIn, Ohio University, online image, online presence, professional image, social media, twitter, unprofessional
Be Smart.
Be Civil.
Be Safe.
BE EMPLOYED!
Though spring weather has not quite arrived, Spring Quarter in Athens sure has. With the first fest weekend now behind us and many more upcoming, it’s important to think about partying smart. The new campaign launched this quarter encourages students to do just that— Be Smart. Be Civil. Be Safe— reminding students that inappropriate party behavior stays on every social media and internet site.
We talk a lot to students about creating a professional online presence, such as getting connected on LinkedIn and keeping status updates and tweets professional. So if statistics about last year’s fest arrests and suspensions don’t get you to think twice about partying smart, civil, and safely, consider how it will affect your job and internship prospects in an already tight market. An employer will think twice about hiring a student whose first link on a Google search is an article discussing their pending court case due to rioting, a picture dancing around a couch fire, or a quote about partying strong since 8 am.
Be Smart. Be Civil. Be Safe. It just makes a whole lot more sense.
—Written by Erin Nunn, Office of Career Services Interim Assistant Director
Filed under: Career Resources | Tags: Athens Ohio, Bobcat, career advice, career opportunities, career opportunities in the music industry, Career Resources, Career Services, careers, job hunting, Job Search, jobs, music careers, music industry, Ohio University, resources, Shelly Field, students
Career Resource Spotlight: Career Opportunities in the Music Industry
Looking for a position in the music industry? Career Services has the perfect book for you!
Titled “Career Opportunities in the Music Industry”, this sixth edition book by Shelly Field helps music-minded individuals in their job search by listing over 90 professions related to music. Focusing on jobs ranging from a record producer to a songwriter, this book serves as a quick-reference for all job-seeking professionals.
With over 360 pages of information, “Career Opportunities in the Music Industry” categorizes job positions by high-level terms, such as “music retailing and wholesale”, and “on the road”. Discussing important job components such as salaries, education and training needed for various positions, “Career Opportunities in the Music Industry” provides a well-rounded approach for any job applicant.
Interested in getting your hands on the book? Visit the Career Services office (located in Baker 533) anytime between 8 AM-5 PM, and start researching your future music career today!
—Contributed by Katy Taylor, Special Events Coordinator for the Office of Career Services
Filed under: Career Resources | Tags: Athens Ohio, career advice, career prep, Career Resources, Career Services, careers, green careers, green careers for dummies, green jobs, job hunting, Job Search, job skills, jobs, Ohio University, resources, students
Career Resource Spotlight:
Green Careers for Dummies
Are you a graduating senior who is interested in pursuing a job with a “green-minded” company? Have no fear, Career Services is here!
In effort to better suit all job-searching students, Career Services has recently started enhancing their literary collection. One acquisition for the collection is “Green Careers for Dummies”, written by Carol McClelland, PhD.
As stated throughout the book, this guide’s main focus is to assist job-seeking people in finding the right “green career” for them. The book provides great insight into various “green” industries, and discusses how to use the web to launch an effective job search—useful stuff! Additional topics discussed throughout the book include: discovering the green frontier, finding your green focus, and using the current green industries to inspire and motivate more sustainable corporate actions.
Interested in getting your hands on the book? Visit the Career Services office (located in Baker 533) anytime between 8 AM-5 PM, and start activating your “green career” today!
—Contributed by Katy Taylor, Office of Career Services PACE Special Events Coordinator
Filed under: Events, Job Search | Tags: Athens Ohio, Bobcat, career advice, career prep, Career Resources, Career Services, careers, dos and don'ts, information session, interviewing, interviews, job hunting, Job Search, job skills, jobs, networking, Ohio University, resources, students, webinar
Job Search Techniques:
Spring Quarter Weekly Webinar Series
The Office of Career Services is excited to announce the start of a weekly webinar series on job search techniques. Six different career authors and experts will be sharing their expertise in a variety of areas, including social media, career strategy, and vital job search skills.
The schedule for the next 6 weeks:
Interviewing: April 13th— Scott Zimmerman & Carl Rakich
Twitter: April 20th—Susan Whitcomb
Listening: April 27th—Mark Goulston
Networking: May 4th—Devora Zack
Career Strategy: May 11th—Peter Weddle
Job Search: May 18th—Martin Yate
All webinars will be held on Wednesdays in Baker University Center, Room 503, from 3:00-4:30 pm.
Remember, what you don’t know about your careers will cost you interviews and jobs, so don’t miss this opportunity to improve your chances of getting hired! Attend one presentation or all.
If unable to attend a presentation, stop by the Office of Career Services to pick up the latest information on how organize your job search, plan your career, build a network, interview and use Twitter to get a job!
Filed under: In the News, Job Search | Tags: analytical skills, Athens Ohio, Bobcat, career advice, career prep, Career Resources, Career Services, career skills, careers, communication, employer, GPA, hiring, job hunting, job outlook, Job Search, job skills, jobs, leadership, NACE, National Association of Colleges and Employers, networking, resources, students, teamwork, work ethic
2011 Job Outlook:
Good News for Class of 2011!
Based on information provided by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Job Outlook Fall 2011, employers are planning on hiring 13.5% more graduates in 2011 than they did in 2010. In addition to hiring more graduates, NACE has reported the hiring outlook for 2011 to be “good,” in contrast to last year’s rating of “fair.”
What do these statistics mean for you as a soon-to-be-graduate? They mean that you need to work on your GPA, and focus on your leadership skills when reaching out to employers in order to attain your true potential as a future employee. As discussed throughout NACE’s statistics, employers are working to cut many applications off if applicants GPAs do not fall above a 3.0. Additionally, to best present your credentials, be sure to successfully convey your strong communication skills, work ethic, teamwork, analytical skills, and overall initiative when pursuing any position with a company.
While the employment statistics for 2011 college graduates are high, proper attention needs to be paid to make sure you are able to put your best foot forward as a job applicant. By incorporating all discussed factors, your pathway to landing a career post-graduation will inevitably be secured, assisting in your overall growth as a future business leader.
—Contributed by Haley Drometer, Practicum Student for the Office of Career Services
The Office of Career Services is here to help you in your career pursuits and help you develop valuable careers skills. To make an appointment with a career counselor or to pick up copies of our handouts, stop by our office or visit our Handout Library online.
Filed under: Career Resources, Job Search | Tags: Athens Ohio, Bobcat, career advice, career fair, career prep, Career Resources, Career Services, careers, employer, internship, interviewing, interviews, job hunting, job resources, Job Search, job skills, jobs, LinkedIn, networking, Ohio University, resources, resume, students, workplace
Tips for the Job Seeker
Is it time to leave college behind and transition into the real world? Are you bored with your current job and want to change careers? Read on, job search advice is coming your way! There are many ways to go about finding a job that is perfect for you.
Explore your options
First, you need to decide which factors are important to you when seeking a job. Think about the field you would like to work in, hours you want to work, the environment that’s right for you, and whether the job is in line with your values. Decide if you are willing to relocate for the job, and if it is important to you whether you can move up in the company.
Get an Internship
If you find a profession that you are interested in, you may decide to explore what it would be like to work in the field. Consider trying an internship to acquire experience in your area of interest. This is a great way to determine whether a certain career path is right for you. Additionally, an internship is an outstanding résumé booster that will show employers that you have some related experience.
Do Your Research
Once you decide on an occupation that suits you, you’re ready to begin your journey toward finding a specific place of employment. This is when the real hunt begins.
To start, you may want to use online resources to research and find openings for the types of jobs you’re looking for. Look on our Job Search Resources page on the Career Services website to identify job posting websites in specific fields that may interest you. There you can find an assortment of postings by field or type, including seasonal/summer, teaching abroad, multicultural, nonprofit, and green jobs.
Ohio University students may also take advantage of Bobcat CareerLink to view postings online for jobs targeted specifically to OU students and alumni.
Networking
Don’t stop at perusing through job postings online, though. Take your job search one step further by networking. Both face-to-face and social media networking are effective job search strategies. Consider trying out Bobcat Mentor Network, which can put you in contact with alumni from Ohio University that are willing to help you decide which career path is best for you. Some can even help you find an internship or a job.
You can also use social media such as LinkedIn to connect with professionals in your network and beyond. Reaching out to people you already know can help you connect with others in the field or recommend other job search strategies to you.
Career Fairs are also a great way to network. You can meet individuals in the company you wish to work for, or get a feel for the types of organizations you wish to look into further.
Contact the employer
Once you decide which organization sounds like a good match, you need to contact the employer to find out if there are job openings and whether you can interview for a position. Find an email address or a phone number and contact the individual in charge of hiring. Mention that you’re interested in the company and that you would like to schedule an interview if they have an opening.
Prepare for the interview
If you land the interview, make sure your résumé is up to date and tailored toward the specific job you are applying for. Then, you should find references that can attest for your work ethic and motivation. References should be professional and can include professors, advisors, supervisors, or anyone that can comment on your potential for the new job. Once you’ve got your résumé in hand and your references ready, you need to prepare for your interview. Develop an elevator pitch, which is a brief overview about yourself regarding your background, education, relevant experiences, and why you want to work for their specific company. Also make sure to do your research on the company and prepare questions to ask at the end of the interview.
Ace the Interview
Show up a few minutes early to your interview and be professional and courteous to all individuals you meet on the way into the interview. Remember to BREATHE! You’ve done your preparation, and now it’s time to show them why you would be a good fit with their organization.
Be proactive about your job search. It can be a full-time job trying to find a full-time job, so start your search now!
For further information regarding our career resources, visit the Career Services website, or schedule an appointment to meet with one of our Career Advisors.
—Contributed by Kelli Swackhamer, Office of Career Services Practicum Student
Ohio University Office of Career Services 