Careers

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.  

Larry Singell, associate dean of Social Sciences, provided introductory remarks focused on illuminating the skill development and collateral learning that comes with pursuing a degree in the Social Sciences. He expanded on how valuable the knowledge students develop at University of Oregon is to potential employers. Students from Social Science majors graduate with the ability to think analytically and creatively, synthesize information, deal effectively with ambiguity, and to research and retrieve information.

The program then focused on a question and answer period with our panelists mediated by Deb Chereck, director of the Career Center. Our panelists included: » Read more

Confused on what you can do with your liberal arts degree or having a difficult time narrowing down your options? Come hear a panel of Oregon Alumni and professionals discuss how they found themselves in surprising careers with their liberal arts degrees. Susan de la Vergne will also be speaking on liberal arts degrees at the event "Nothing Prepares You for Leadership Like the Liberal Arts" on Tuesday, Novemeber 17.

"So You Want My Job?" Panelists

Shawn Halsey
Umatilla County, Emergency Management Communications Coordinator
University of Oregon 2001 Graduate, Political Science

Amy Lodholz
Newberg Area Habitat for Humanity, Event and Volunteer Coordinator
University of Oregon 2005 Graduate, Environmental Studies

Jennifer Matteson
Xerox, Course Developer
University of Oregon 1992 Graduate, International Studies

Carmen Rubio
Latino Network, Executive Director
University of Oregon 2007 Graduate, Political Science » 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

This post is contributed by Jackie, a member of the Career Center Student Advisory Board.

The Color Green.

We have all heard of color idioms like blue-collar, white-collar, black sheep, white lie, and green thumb but there is a color idiom that may be new to you; green-collar. I was reading through old articles from TIME Magazine online when I stumbled across an interesting piece about green collared jobs. Conveniently the article was titled “What is a Green-Collar Job, Exactly?” » Read more

When it comes to office dress code theses days, more and more employers are leaning toward business casual. The problem is that everyone's notion about what exactly constitutes business casual seems to be different. Listed below are a few suggestions that always seem to be included in the various definitions of business casual out there. 

Acceptable:

Men

• Collared shirts (such as dress, golf, and polo shirts), fitted sweaters.
• Dress pants, khaki pants, and Capri pants.
• Shoes (such as loafers) always with socks

Women

• Any dress or tailored blouses, fitted sweaters or polo shirts, .
• Dress pants, Capri pants (made of tailored, dress pant material) skirts, dresses.
• Shoes (such as loafers), heels, flats, dress sandals.

Debatable: » Read more

The Marine Corps Officer Selection Team will be represented at the Internship Fair, Tuesday, January 27^th for students who would like more information regarding Marine Corps flight programs.

With the implementation of five new aircraft to the Marine Corps aviation inventory, the demand for pilots in the Marine Corps has significantly increased. For college students and graduates who have ever thought of soaring through the skies at 500 miles per hour, now may be the ideal time to apply for a seat at flight school.

According to Marine Corps aviator Major Scott Shuster, who has over 2,000 hours flying four different military aircraft, the thrill of flying a tactical jet is like no other.

“I’m utilizing my skills as an aviators for more than just flying from A to B,” said Major Shuster. “In the Marines, I’m pushing that aircraft and myself to our physical and mental limits.” » Read more

I don't know what I want to major in...I think I know my major, but what kinds of jobs can I get with it!?... I need a part-time job...I tried to apply but they wanted a résumé and I don’t have one...

Do any of these sound familiar? They do to us at the Career Center, where we help first and second year students find answers to these questions.

Often when students consider the Career Center, they think "in three or four years when I'm about ready to graduate." While we have services for seniors, visiting us earlier than your last year can give you a jump start on preparing for the future. If you’re feeling like it’s too scary to think about the future, know that starting earlier can make your graduation a lot less stressful. And, it helps you get more out of your time at the UO.

Just a few of the benefits of starting early with the Career Center: » Read more

Marci Lee is one of the first group of IE3 scholarship recipients. She is doing a medical rotation in Dehra Dun and Mumbai India with CFHI. Here is her most recent note from the field.

It has been three and a half weeks since I have been in India but it seems like a lifetime. I thought it would be difficult to adjust but it has been rather easy. The first week in Than Goan was amazing. We shadowed Dr. Paul who is basically the physician for Than Goan and the surrounding areas in the mountains. Patients will literally flock from five or more hours away to see Dr. Paul. He really let us get a hands on experience with the patients. We listened to the hearts and lungs of babies up to the elderly ages of eighty. He taught us about naturopathy and several plants that he prescribes to his patients. The following weeks were very different.

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We have recently purchased an online subscription to what we think is the best international career guide for UO students and young professionals--The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas. This website is a comprehensive guide that helps students build global career skills. It offers expert advice for anyone considering going abroad to study, volunteer, intern, teach, travel or work. Discover opportunities, acquire skills and develop the all-important global perspective with this easy-to-use interactive online guide and toolkit, including assessing your International IQ.

Much of The Big Guide Online is concerned with helping you acquire the international knowledge and skills necessary to develop your International IQ. Building your International IQ will substantially increase your chances of finding a job abroad, even when you don’t have overseas work experience. An international employer’s assessment of candidates for overseas work generally has two components: the professional component and the international IQ component. The International IQ component measures your level of international and intercultural awareness. It is possible to acquire this type of cultural and international knowledge without actually working overseas. Your International IQ is made up of your awareness and ability in four areas: » Read more

photo by: wednesday181

The first few weeks of classes are done, and if you're like most students you're already running low on dough. Maybe bills are starting to add up. Maybe you've just had enough of having an empty wallet and not being able to go out on the weekends. Whatever the case, you've decided that you NEED A JOB..and fast.

The thing is you don't know where to look. The places that you know are hiring are asking for resumes and cover letters, both of which you haven't touched since high school. And what about the chance of being asked to do a nerve-racking interview with all those tough questions? » Read more