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For the week of 10 September 2009
Welcome, students, to the new Career Services version of @COE. This e-newsletter will reach you weekly (biweekly through the summer months) with announcements, news, articles and opportunities from the fine folks in Dunford Hall.
From help finding a summer internship or post-graduation employment to workshops and articles, the Career Services @COE newsletter has got you covered!
Career Services Announcements
TVA / UT Career Services Student Assistant /Intern Job Announcement
The UT Office of Career Services and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) are partnering in a joint venture to employ a UT Engineering student for the academic year 2090-2010. The person chosen for the position will work in the UT Office of Career Services (100 Dunford Hall) for 10 hours per week for 14 weeks for both Fall and Spring semesters. The position will work in direct support of Leslie Fox, the Career Consultant to the College of Engineering.
DEADLINE TO APPLY EXTENDED TO WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16!
Duties at Career Services will include but not be limited to:
- Assisting with programming and presentations to engineering student groups
- Assisting with advertising career services events to the College of Engineering
- Working at job fairs and other special events.
- Monitoring the HIRE-A-VOL System including posting jobs
Duties related to TVA will include but not be limited to:
- Serving as a student campus representative for TVA
- Making student group presentations on behalf of TVA
- Posting flyers and other information about TVA
In addition, the person chosen for the position will also receive a paid internship for the summer of 2010, working directly for TVA! The exact internship will be determined and will be based on the person chosen’s major and career goals. The internship will start within three weeks after the end of Spring 2010 semester. Exact start times will be determined by TVA and the Intern. This is an exciting opportunity for the right person. If interested please submit your resume by September 16, 2009.
Pay
- $7.25 per hour
Qualifications: Sophomore standing in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. At least a 2.75 GPA. Membership(s) in Engineering clubs and/or organizations highly desired. Ability to intern with TVA in the summer of 2010 mandatory. Skills in electronic communication and familiarity with Facebook, Twitter and or other social networking media desired.
Career Success for Engineers Kick-Off
September 15th
Information for ALL Engineering Students!
GARMIN ACCEPTING RESUMES!
Engineering students are encouraged to attend the Career Success for Engineers Kick-Off on Tuesday, September 15th and Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 (see below).
Events on September 15th include:
- Engineering Student Group Information Fair – SERF – 10 am – 12 noon
- Garmin International Info – Perkins/Ferris Courtyard -10 am – 12 noon – GARMIN ACCEPTING RESUMES for both full-time and internships – Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering . They will not be at the Job Fairs this Fall, so this is your opportunity to talk with them and submit your resume!
- Garmin/Theta Tau Professional Fraternity Cookout – Perkins/Ferris Courtyard – 11 am – 12 noon
- COE Co-Op and Intern Workshop (Office of Professional Practice) – UC Shiloh – 10:30 am
- Leadership for Engineers Workshop (Eastman Chemical) – UC Shiloh – 11:30 am
- Get Ready, It’s Job Time Workshop (Garmin International) – UC Shiloh – 1:00 pm
- Where are the Jobs Workshop (Eaton Electrical) – UC Shiloh – 2:30 pm
- How To Mingle & Network at Events Workshop (Career Services) – UC Shiloh – 4:00 pm
- Networking Reception with Company Reps and COE Alumni (sponsored by Eaton Electrical, UT Alumni and Career Services) – UC Crest Room – 5:30 pm
- Keynote Speaker—Col. Hank Hartsfield—former NASA Astronaut and UT Alumni (sponsored by UT Alumni and Career Services) – UC Ballroom – 6:45 pm
For more information and for a schedule of the various activities, visit: Career Success for Engineers Kick-Off
Presidential Management Fellows Program – MS/PhD ONLY
Applications and nominations are now being accepted for the 2010 Presidential Management Fellows Program. This is a prestigious, "fast-track" Federal Government Fellowship open to all academic disciplines at the Graduate/Professional Level. In the past several years, The University of Tennessee has been very competitive in sending successful candidates through this program. The window to apply is very small, so please contact us immediately for application information.
Established in 1977, The PMF Program is designed to attract to the Federal service outstanding men and women from a variety of academic disciplines and career paths who have a clear interest in, and commitment to, excellence in the leadership and management of public policies and programs. Currently, there is unprecedented need for those in the following disciplines:
- Accounting, Finance, Business, and Economics
- Information Technology
- Environmental Science
- Engineering and Statistics
- Health and Medical Science
- Human Resources
- Public Policy and Administration
- International Affairs and Development
- Law
This rigorous two-year paid program includes formal classroom training each year, challenging assignments, accelerated promotions, developmental learning and networking opportunities. Fellows are hired by Federal Agencies and given exposure to domestic and international issues in such areas as public administration, technology, science, criminal justice, health and financial management, to name a few.
The PMF Program seeks the best and the brightest who want to make a difference through public service. Students who complete a graduate degree (master’s, law/other professional, or doctoral-level degree) during the 2009-2010 academic year (September 1, 2009 - August 31, 2010) from a qualifying college or university are eligible to be nominated by their schools. Selection begins with the nomination of the student by the school followed by a rigorous assessment process. Application, nomination, and selection information is available online at http://www.pmf.opm.gov. Applicants must consult with their school's Nomination Official—Shawna Hembree, Career Services, sbhembree@utk.edu, 974-5435—to compete for the school's nomination into the Program.
For more information: https://www.pmf.opm.gov/Documents/AcadPresent.pdf
Check out the new Career Services section for College of Engineering Students
It’s full of resources, resume and cover letter samples, interview tips, salary information and much more - http://career.utk.edu/engineering.php. Let us know if there are other areas you would like to see added to this page to help you in your career success!
Fall 2009 Career Services Important Dates
- Kick Off to Engineering Career Success Day — September 15, 2009 — including “Meet Garmin,” Engineering Student Group Information Fair, FREE Garmin/Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity Cookout, workshops on career success topics by Eastman Chemical, Garmin, Eaton Electrical, Office of Professional Practice and UT Career Services, networking reception with engineering alumni and the keynote speaker, Col. Hank Hartsfield, UT Alumni and retired NASA astronaut. Please see http://career.utk.edu/engineering_kickoff.php for detailed information – engineering students are encouraged to take advantage of the day-long events and company presentations designed for engineering success!
- Kick Off Day 2 — 30 Minute Mock Interviews and Resume Critiques with Engineering Employers — September 16, 2009 — see above for information.
- Volunteerism and Term of Service Fair — September 17, 2009 — Discover opportunities to become engaged citizens and serve communities across the nation
- Graduate School for Engineers — Don Asher — September 23, 2009
- Logistics (Industrial Engineers also) Fair — September 29, 2009
- Fall Job Fair — All Majors (250+ companies came in Fall 2008 and ½ of the companies were looking for engineers) - September 30, 2009
- On-Campus Interviews Start — October 1, 2009
- From Study Abroad to Career Abroad — Don Asher — November 3, 2009 — 1 pm — 2 pm
- Engineering Etiquette Dinner — February 25, 2010
For a list of all upcoming Career Services workshops and events, visit our newly designed website at career.utk.edu and click on “All Events” in the “Upcoming Events” box on the right
Remember that all December 2009 and May/August 2010 graduates need to have a resume on the HIRE-A-VOL system and be “job-fair” ready by September 1st! Expect to start searching for jobs, submitting your resume for interview consideration, talking to recruiters and begin making decisions about your future as soon as you return to campus for the Fall semester. Over half of the job offers for May graduates are usually made and accepted by January 1st! Resume critiques and mock interviews are available by appointment at Career Services year-round.
If you have questions, comments or concerns regarding the Career Services @COE, please send them to L. Ashley Susong at lsusong@utk.edu.