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*** This is the first of many posts that are part of the Student to Job Seeker Series. Keep an eye out for future posts that will guide you through the sometimes difficult transition from being a student to an active and successful job seeker.

Only Four Weeks Left Until the Fall Career Fair – Are You Prepared to Get Hired?

The Fall Career Fair is coming on November 12 to the EMU Ballroom along with dozens of employers looking to hire UO students for jobs and internships in Oregon and around the country. The UO Career Center provides a multitude of services and resources to help you make the most out of this opportunity. » Read more

Major Heather Cotoia from the US Marine Corps will be on campus presenting on Career Opportunities for Women in the Military. Read on to hear about her career and other women serving in the Marines making history in recent news.

Opportunities for Women in the Military – Marine Major Heather Cotoia Speaks on Campus

History was made at the White House Thursday, July 16, 2009 when President Obama climbed aboard his waiting helicopter:  An all-female Marine Corps crew was taking him to Andrews Air Force Base. It was Maj. Jennifer Grieves' last day in a rotation that made her the first female pilot of Marine One. To honor her achievement, Thursday's three-person crew was made up of all women – another first. » Read more

Pre-Journalism major Jen Beyrle shares the story of her summer internship with Meredith Solutions in New York City, New York. Read on to hear about her real world work experiences on a few television shows and how it made her feel more prepared for the working world.

Jen Beyrle – Junior, Pre-Journalism

This summer I interned at Meredith Solutions in New York City. Meredith Solutions is a television network based in New York City and Connecticut. During my internship, I worked with two television shows, “Better TV” and “Parents TV”.  “Better TV” is “a nationally syndicated lifestyle TV show, aims to make your life ‘better’ by focusing on trends, beauty breakthroughs, finances, fitness, sex, decorating and all hot topics that affect your family and relationships.” The show reaches over 55 cities across the country. As its name suggests, “Parents TV” is a television show that provides parenting tips and guidance for its audience. » Read more

Only 1 in 10 students growing up in poverty will graduate from college. Teach for America aims to ensure educational equality to all by working with over 450,000 children in low-income communities. There were 23 University of Oregon students placed in teaching positions in 2009 and Teach for America hopes for even more this year. If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of young people we encourage you to learn more about the post-graduation job opportunities available with Teach for America.

Teach for America is a national corps of outstanding recent college graduates and professionals (from all majors, backgrounds, and career interests) who commit to teach for two years in urban and rural public schools and become lifelong leaders in expanding educational opportunity. » Read more

Have you ever thought about a career in human resources? Erika Penner, a graduate student studying business and conflict resolution, has been working for the past 6 months to spearhead a new club on campus affiliated with the national HR organization, SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management). The club’s focus is to help students explore jobs in this field. She's also planning for students to network with local HR professionals and gain access to managers hiring for internships. "The best thing about this student chapter is that we are fully supported by the local Lane County HR Association. My vision is to develop an organization that is not only educational, but also provides students with opportunities to connect with local HR professionals."  

The club's first meeting is this Monday, October 19th from 6-8 PM in the EMU Walnut Room. » Read more

Electronic Media and Advertising major Dylan Sylwester shares the story of his summer internship with Funnelbox Motion Picture Studios in Oregon City, Oregon. Read on to hear about all the areas of production he assisted with and sometimes directed that lead to commercials being made for local and national businesses.

Dylan Sylwester – Junior, Electronic Media and Advertising; Minor: Digital Arts:

This past summer I had the opportunity to participate in an internship at Funnelbox Motion Picture Studios. You might think this internship was in the heart of Hollywood somewhere, but they are actually located in Oregon City, Oregon!  Funnelbox exists in order to provide commercial services (film, digital, or computer generated) to local and national companies looking for increased sales. This includes creative development, filmed and studio productions, postproduction and audio production.  They have won several awards for the best commercials on television.  » Read more

Political Science major and Senior George Downing shares the story of his summer internship in the King County Prosecutor's Office in Washington state. Read on to hear about his experiences and how it helped him figure out his future career path.

George Downing – Senior, Political Science wrote:

As a political science major I am fascinated with the study of law. I have been unsure whether I wanted to pursue a law degree or go into law enforcement. In order to help me decide on a direction, I began exploring internship possibilities. I was fortunate to find an internship in Washington state at the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. » Read more

Ensign David Laws, a 2008 graduate of the University of Oregon, shares his path from being an economics major to becoming an officer in the US Navy. Hear about what it took to get where he is today and what Navy Officer Candidate School is really like. The Navy will have a representative at the Career Center's upcoming Fall Career Fair. If you'd like to find out more about becoming a Naval Officer we encourage you visit the Navy's table at this event.

ENS Davis Laws wrote: » Read more

If you've always wanted to challenge yourself on an international playing field while making a difference on a grassroots level, the Peace Corps is for you. With extraordinary Peace Corps opportunities in over 70 countries around the globe, why resign yourself to "average" when you are anything but?

My name is Justin Overdevest, and I am the campus Peace Corps representative for the University of Oregon. I served as an agro-forestry Peace Corps Volunteer in the Dominican Republic from 2002 to 2004 and as a health volunteer in Peru from 2004 to 2006. I worked on projects ranging from reforestation, beekeeping, water and sanitation, solar panels, animal husbandry, and vegetable gardens/nutrition. As a campus representative, I offer monthly information sessions and hold office hours to talk to interested students and applicants.

The UO Peace Corps office is in the Career Center (2^nd floor of Hendricks Hall)

Open Office Hours : » Read more

If you've searched for a part-time or full-time job or internship recently, you might have wrestled with the question of how to include references on your resume. Common questions I hear from students about references and resumes are:

• Who should I ask to be a reference?
• How many references should I have anyway?
• Should I list references on my resume, or write "References Available Upon Request" at the bottom instead?
• What information should I include when listing references?

Who Should I Ask For a Reference?

It is important to think carefully about who you will ask for a reference when applying for a job. Prospective employers ask for references to learn more about a job candidate's skills, abilities, and experience. References can also be used to confirm information about a candidate such as length of time worked in a job. Here are tips for deciding who to ask:  » Read more