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So You Want My Job?: The Power of a Social Science Degree
Last night the Career Center, in collaboration with the College of Arts and Sciences, UO Libraries and the UO Alumni Association, presented “So You Want My Job?” a panel discussion featuring recent UO grads from Social Science majors. Read on to find out more about the advice they had to share. - Prepare
The Elevator Speech - 30 Seconds to an Interview!
Sure, you know how to write a great resume and you can breeze through a sit-down interview like it takes no effort at all ... but can you impress a potential employer at any moment with a 30 second "elevator speech"? Read on to hear about what an elevator speech is and how you can create one for yourself that will get you an interview or even a job! - Prepare
Making the Most of a Networking Event
We’ve all heard the phrase that “someone found a job because they knew someone.” This is the essence of one of the most effective job search strategies: NETWORKING. Read on to hear about what networking really is, how it can help you find a job in your chosen career, and what upcoming events and workshops are available to show you how to do it yourself. - Prepare
Employer Expectations - How to Make the Best First Impression at the Fall Career Fair
The Fall Career Fair offers students the opportunity to meet with employers looking to hire University of Oregon students, but getting hired or even getting an interview at one of these events is not as easy as just showing up. Read on to hear about what employers are expecting out of you on the big day. - Employers
Career Success: Jeseika Mitchell with the Sherwin-Williams Company
Sherwin-Williams shares the success story of one of their recent hires, University of Oregon 2009 graduate Jeseika Mitchell. Read on to hear about how Jeseika got her management position at Sherwin-Williams and what she did while still at school to help her adjust best to life in the working world. - Prepare
Which Employers Will Be at the Fall Career Fair? Start Researching Today!
The Fall Career Fair is fast approaching. Have you researched which companies you are most interested in talking to? Read on to hear about the variety of companies and organizations showing up on November 12 and how important it is to research who you are interested in and what a difference it can make to your experience at the fair. - Announcements
Roadtrip Nation is Coming to Campus!
Roadtrip Nation, a public television and webisode series, is coming to campus Tuesday, November 10 and they will be bringing with them their huge green RV and a message of self-discovery and growth through interviewing the nation’s most inspiring people. Read on to hear about their Behind The Wheel Program and Independent Roadtrip Grants and how you can get involved.
