College of Liberal Arts Career Services Upcoming Events

Greetings from CLA Career Services! Please help us promote these upcoming events for current CLA students and recent alumni. Feel free to copy and paste this information to your own communication tools (e.g. Listservs, newsletters, social media, websites).

UPCOMING EVENTS:

--TARGET RESUME CRITIQUE EVENT FOR CLA STUDENTS
--U OF M JOB AND INTERNSHIP FAIR
--EMPLOYER SITE VISIT: RISDALL (For CLA Students)

--WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INFORMATION SESSION

--EMPLOYER MARKETING PANEL

--KOHL’S INFORMATION SESSION

--ACR HEALTHCARE GROUP OPEN HOUSE

--INTERVIEWS ON CAMPUS

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TARGET RESUME CRITIQUE EVENT FOR CLA STUDENTS

February 12, 2015

Choose your own 15-minute appointment time between 9am – 4pm

524 STSS

Cost: Free!

Sign up by February 9th via the ‘Interview on Campus’ section of GoldPASS (ID #3739)

Need a fresh eye to review your resume? Could you benefit from having an employer enhance your resume? If so, then join the College of Liberal Arts and Target on February 12th for a 15 minute appointment available between 9am - 4pm for an informal resume review. You don’t have to dress up in order to meet one-on-one with a Target representative to review, discuss, and brainstorm how to make your resume stand out. However, you must have a resume uploaded and approved in GoldPASS in order to register for this event. If you have not yet joined GoldPASS, go to http://goldpass.umn.edu to sign up today!

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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA JOB AND INTERNSHIP FAIR

February 20, 2015

10:00am – 4:00pm

Minneapolis Convention Center

Cost: Pre-register for $10 by February 17th ($25 at the door)

Come to the largest student career fair in Minnesota! Nearly 250 companies and organizations will be there recruiting for hundreds of jobs and internships. The Job and Internship Fair is open to all U of M students -- both undergraduate and graduate -- who are enrolled in a degree or certificate program. It is also open to U of M alumni from the past three years (this means alumni who graduated between 2012 and 2015). Job and Internship Fair registration also gets you a FREE professional headshot photo for your use with LinkedIn and other social media! Photographers will be on site at the Fair during the entire event. For more information visit: http://jobfair.umn.edu/.

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EMPLOYER SITE VISIT: RISDALL (For CLA Students)

March 6, 2015

10:00am - 12:00pm

Cost: Free!

Pre-registration is required -- space is limited!

The employer site visit to Risdall, located in New Brighton, MN, is an excellent event for CLA students interested in the fields of Advertising, Marketing, PR, Journalism, and English. You'll get an up-close look at what it’s like to work for a digital and traditional marketing communications agency that caters to clients from a variety of industries and learn about different career opportunities for liberal arts graduates. You'll hear directly from employees and managers with liberal arts backgrounds who work in different areas of the organization.

To register go to ’Career Fairs/Events’ in GoldPASS and search on ID #2408.

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WELLS FARGO SECURITIES OPERATIONS INFORMATION SESSION

February 3, 2015

4:00pm – 5:30pm

Hanson Hall 2-245

Cost: Free!

Learn about summer internship opportunities with Wells Fargo Securities. The Wells Fargo Securities (WFS) Operations Programs provide you with an opportunity to gain exposure and experience working for one of the most well regarded financial institutions in the world, learn about Wells Fargo and the many careers and professional development opportunities, expand personal and professional networks, and incorporate knowledge gained in school while learning new skills. See the ‘Interview On Campus’ section of GoldPASS and search on schedule ID #3512 to learn more and apply for the Wells Fargo Securities Operations - Summer Analyst Program.

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EMPLOYER MARKETING PANEL

February 10, 2015

4:00pm to 5:30pm

101 Walter Library

Cost: Free!

This panel features notable employers who bring a vast amount of perspective and experience to those interested in a career in Marketing. Join us for a Q&A and refreshments following the panel. Panelists include: Steve Norenberg - President, Minnesota Water (www.minnesotawater.com), Corrie Sears - Assistant Athletic Director of Marketing, University of Minnesota (www.gophersports.com), Anthony Ongaro - Entrepreneur and Director of Marketing, Nice Ride (www.AnthonyOngaro.com), and Julie Franz - Senior Digital Marketing Planner, YMCA (www.ymca.org). Questions? Contact Raquel Anderson at rmanders@umn.edu or (612) 625-2775.

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KOHL’S INFORMATION SESSION

February 24, 2015

3:00pm – 4:00pm

518/520 STSS

Cost: Free!

Learn about career opportunities with Kohl's Department Stores! Kohl's Information Session is open to all students who wish to gain more knowledge about Kohl's and the Store Management Internship (for Juniors) and Management Trainee (Seniors only) positions. This event will also prepare you for the on-campus interviews being held through CLA Career Services (524 STSS) on March 11th. You must apply through the ‘Interview on Campus’ section of GoldPASS to be considered. Search on ID #3714.

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ACR HEALTHCARE GROUP OPEN HOUSE

February 27, 2015

12:00pm – 3:00pm. Stop by anytime!

518/520 STSS

Cost: Free!

Are you a Pre-Med, Nursing, Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy student? Hear testimonials from fellow students about their experiences with ACR HealthCare Group, who provides care for adults with disabilities. Enjoy free Mesa Pizza and Dogwood Coffee while you learn about flexible part-time, full-time, and internship opportunities with ACR HealthCare Group! Stop by any time between 12 and 3pm.

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INTERVIEWS ON CAMPUS

Many employers conduct interviews on campus for full-time and internship positions. Each semester we host local and national organizations of all sizes and sectors. Check often as new schedules are added regularly!

Search the ‘Interview On Campus’ section on GoldPASS for more information and a full list of on-campus interview opportunities.

INSIGHT GLOBAL

Account Manager

Apply By: January 28

IMPACT

Campaign Organizer

Apply By: January 29

THE AROUNDCAMPUS GROUP

Sales & Marketing Summer Internship

Apply By: February 4, OR, February 20

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY

Wells Fargo Securities Operations - Summer Analyst Program

Apply By: February 11

KOHL’S DEPARTMENT STORES

HR Talent Development Internship

Apply By: February 24

MINNESOTA WATER

Account Executive

Apply By: February 25

SPS COMMERCE

Implementation Analyst - Non-Integrated

Customer Operations Analyst

Sales Development Representative

Apply By: February 26

MINNESOTA READING/MATH CORPS

Elementary or Preschool Literacy Tutor

Math Tutor

Apply By: February 27, OR, March 4

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL -- COLUMNS RESOURCE GROUP

Financial Representative

Financial Representative Intern

Apply By: February 24

KOHL’S DEPARTMENT STORES

Store Management Trainee (MIT)

Store Management Internship

Apply By: March 2

BOOM LAB

Business Analyst

Tech Analyst

Project Coordinator

Apply By: March 2

TARGET STORES & DISTRIBUTION

Stores Executive Team Leader

Store Executive Intern

Apply By: March 4

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR

Sales and Management Intern

Sales and Management Trainee

Apply By: March 18

TEACH FOR AMERICA

Corps Member

Teach for America is conducting interviews with CLA Career Services on January 26, 27, and 28. To be considered for an interview on these dates, apply online ASAP at www.teachforamerica.org.

Learning Abroad Center | Market Your International Experience Workshop Series

The Learning Abroad Center is hosting a Market Your International Experience workshop series throughout spring 2015 for students who have had an international experience and would like to learn best practices in incorporating it into their job or graduate school search! Career counselors will share their expertise on the topics below. Please let any interested students know about the upcoming events. 

Market Your International Experience Workshop Series

You studied abroad, so you will automatically stand out in a job or internship interview...right?  Not necessarily. It's up to you to effectively communicate the skills and proficiencies you gained abroad. Attend one or all of these sessions to learn how to maximize experiences gained abroad. Registration is encouraged but not required.

Targeting Your Resume and Cover Letter for Career Success—with Angela Froistad
Friday, February 13, 12–1 p.m., 125 Blegen Hall

Effective Interviewing: Tell Your International Stories—with Katie Selby
Thursday, March 26, 12–1 p.m., 125 Blegen Hall

Branding and Networking Your Way to Career Success—with Angie Schmidt Whitney
Friday, April 17, 11 a.m.–12 p.m., 125 Blegen Hall

Contact Mike Engh, 612.626.2330, with any questions. 

Great Lakes Native American Medical School Applicant Workshop

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Native American Center for Health Professions (NACHP) and partners are offering a unique multi-day workshop for pre-health Native American students who are planning to apply to medical school within the next two years. During this workshop students will learn application tips, meet faculty and staff, and learn more about research, funding, and career advancement opportunities available to Native students. Workshop will be held on March 27-28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Applications can be found at: http://bit.ly/1AJLDl7
(Along with submitting this workshop application please also submit a copy of all college and university transcripts to nachp@hslc.wisc.edu with a subject line of Great Lakes Native American Medical School Applicant Workshop.)APPLICATIONS DUE: February 1, 2015

OED is Hiring a Student Communications Intern (Paid)!

The Office for Equity and Diversity (OED) is currently seeking a student to join our staff as our Communications Intern. Please see below and at the attached document for more info and application instructions.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Serve as a professional and positive representative of the Office for Equity & Diversity and the University.
2. Maintain the OED Facebook page, Twitter page, and other social media efforts.
3. Write feature stories for the OED homepage.
4. Curate OED photo and video assets.
5. Assist in the creation of marketing and advertising materials.
6. Coordinate focused outreach efforts to the campus community.
7. Other duties as assigned by the OED Director of Communications and/or a designee.

WORK STUDY REQUIRED. Students with demonstrated commitment to working with equity and diversity/social justice issues are encouraged to apply!

$9.50/hr. Approximately 15 hrs/week. Begins Spring 2015 with possibility for continuation.  View full description and apply online at http://z.umn.edu/oedcommintern (or at employment.umn.edu, Requisition #196067).  

CAPE Major Work Shop

Join the Center for Academic Planning & Exploration on Thursday, January 15, 2015 for the Extreme Makeover: Major Edition workshop. This workshop is designed to overhaul your major exploration process! Learn about ways to discover interests, strengths, and values that matter to you, and learn how to apply these discoveries to create a blueprint for deciding on a major that’s right for you.

Workshop Details:

Date: Thursday, January 15, 2015

Duration: Check in starts at 9:00 a.m. and the program lasts until 3:00 p.m.

Location: 312 Science Teaching and Student Services (STSS) on East Bank

Registration:

Registration is $15.00* per student, and includes lunch, the assessments, and event materials.

*Scholarships are available upon request by emailing capeinfo@umn.edu

Visit http://cape.umn.edu/services/workshops/oneday/ to learn more, and register for the workshop.