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For the week of 24 September 2009

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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

ARE YOU READY FOR THE 12th ANNUAL UTK FALL JOB FAIR?

Job Fair

Wednesday, September 30th; 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Thompson Boling Arena

Sponsored by UT Career Services

Career Services has 140+ companies pre-registered for the Fall Job Fair (all majors—full-time/internships) and almost ½ are looking for ENGINEERING MAJORS!

Click this link to view CURRENT LIST OF COMPANIES BY MAJOR INTEREST

Also check out the Career Services Job Fair Newsletter!

For a full list with daily updates, sign into your HIRE-A-VOL account and view the 2009 Fall Job Fair link. Many of these companies will begin reviewing resumes prior to the event via HIRE-A-VOL – be sure that you have had your resume reviewed at Career Services and that you have completed your profile and uploaded your resume to your HIRE-A-VOL account ASAP. Then plan on checking for new jobs each week, submitting your resume to posted jobs for interview consideration throughout the Fall semester and have plenty of professional resumes ready to pass out at the Job Fair.

 

Job Fair IITOP TEN THINGS TO DO BEFORE THE JOB FAIR

  1. 1. Check your professional attire: suit, shoes, jewelry. Do you need to clean it, mend it, polish it or buy it?
  2. 2. Use the Job Fair Preparation Resources at http://career.utk.edu/engineering/jobsearch.php.
  3. 3. Plan your schedule: Can you spend all day or just 2 hours?
  4. 4. Pick your “A”, “B” and “C” list companies using the HIRE-A-VOL list to research and prepare for in order to make a strong impression. Who are your top “A” companies/jobs?
  5. 5. Update/finish your resume: have it critiqued by at least 3 people including a Career Services professional (resume critique walk-in hours at Career Services – Monday – Thursday, 3 – 5 p.m.). Print out on resume paper at least double the number you think you will need and carry them in a professional portfolio with a memo pad for notes and at least 2 working pens.
  6. RSVP through the 2009 Fall Job Fair Link on HIRE-A-VOL to all companies that you are interested in—even the ones that are not top on your list—you never know!
  7. Practice your “30-second” commercial and tweak it for each of the “A” companies. Then be prepared to use it as needed for the “B” and “C” companies.
  8. Know your schedule for the 2 days after the Job Fair: many companies will be doing interviews on campus and will schedule you at their booths during the Job Fair.
  9. Practice your firm handshake and confident body language.
  10. Get plenty of sleep and remember, everyone is nervous, but being prepared and practicing will help you win that interview!

September 2009 Career Services Workshops & Events

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 1! 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.

September 2009 Company Information Sessions

If you are interested in a company, you should always try to attend their information sessions to learn more about them, obtain an interview or just be better prepared for an interview you have already scheduled with them!

EXXONMOBIL: September 30, 2009 Haslam Business Bldg. 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

EATON ELECTRICAL: September 30, 2009 Career Services Classroom 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

UNILEVER: September 30, 2009 UC Room 221 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

AVERY DENNISON: September 30, 2009 UC Room 217 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

 

Hire-A-Vol

There are 185 positions available on HIRE-A-VOL looking for ENGINEERS and 15 engineering companies (plus those that accept all majors) who have already set up their Fall 2009 On-Campus Interview dates and are now accepting engineering resumes through HIRE-A-VOL including:

To register for the HIRE-A-VOL system and start your job search for part-time and full-time job opportunities, visit the Career Services website at http://career.utk.edu and click on the HIRE-A-VOL logo.

 

 

If you have questions, comments or concerns regarding the Career Services @COE, please send them to L. Ashley Susong at lsusong@utk.edu.