In this issue: - Sundae Fun Day - Fall 2012 Job Fair - Career Spotlight - Fall 2012 Events
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Hire-a-Shocker Issue 01 / 08.20.12
Sundae Fun Day:
Grace Wilkie Organizations Sponsoring Sundae Fun Day
Free Ice Cream, T-Shirts, & Giveaways
Career Services --- 203 Grace Wilkie Hall
Nine departments housed in Grace Wilkie Hall and Grace Wilkie Annex invite you to the annual “Sundae Fun Day!” The event will take place Monday, August 27 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. “Look for the tent on the south lawn of Grace Wilkie Hall and the folks wearing Neapolitan-colored Sundae Fun Day t-shirts,” says Lori Godderz, office manager for Career Services.
Cooperative Education --- 223 Grace Wilkie Hall
Godderz created the event to make students aware of the services available. “I noticed tour groups walking by Grace Wilkie Hall. Someone would point to our building and tell about an office inside. Most students are not aware of all the services in our area,” Godderz said. The idea of hosting an outdoor event to offer ice cream and information to students was discussed by the GW departments and a committee was formed. Sundae Fun Day became an official Welcomefest event! “Collecting information while choosing an ice cream flavor and individual toppings is more fun than picking up brochures in a hallway,” said Godderz. Career Services created a special 2012 Hire-a-Shocker t-shirt to give away at the event this year, but only 325 are available. “First come, first served!,” commented Godderz. Reusable yellow Sundae Fun Day bags will be available for collecting brochures and giveaways too!
Counseling & Testing --- 318 Grace Wilkie Hall
Disability Services --- 150 Grace Wilkie Annex
TRIO Disability Support Services --- 158 Grace Wilkie Annex
LAS Advising Center --- 115 Grace Wilkie Hall
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Office of Multicultural Affairs --- 174 Grace Wilkie Annex
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Wichita State Unive rsity
Job Search Workshops
Career Services
203 GW - Main Campus wichita.edu/career 316.978.3435
Career Services is offering one-hour workshops on how to search for a job while still in school. The focus is on part-time and seasonal opportunities and finding them using Hire-a-Shocker. The workshops will take place on Thursday, August 23 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm and again on Wednesday, August 29 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. The topics covered include resume writing and interview preparation.
Tips for using and getting the most out of Hire-a-Shocker are also on the agenda. Hire-a-Shocker is the online resume and job posting system used by Career Services. It is a free service to students and employers.
The workshops will be held in the newly renovated Career Lab in the offices of Career Services which is located in 203 Grace Wilkie Hall. Students are asked to bring a copy of their resume, if they have one.
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Thursday, Augus t 23, 2012 - 12:30 - 1:30 pm or Wednesday, Augus t 29, 2012 - 5:30 - 6:30 pm Career Services Lab, 203 Grace Wilkie Hall
During this inter active workshop , Career Counselor s will cover how to: - Craft a resume - Search for jobs online - Use Hire-a-Shocke r - Basic interview ing tips - Prepare for an interview Types of jobs explor ed during the works - Administrative hop: Assistant, Bank Teller, Customer Service Representat ive, Web Develo per, and/or Sales Associate, along with much more! This workshop is a one hour long introdu how to search for a job while in school, ction to focus on part-tim with a e positions. No need to register, just show up!
If you have any questions or conce rns, please contact Rache rachel.gibson@wic l at hita.edu
Job Market Shows Gains: ARE YOU READY? Courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers, copyright holder: www.naceweb.org.
There’s good news regarding the job market for Class of 2012: Employers expect to hire 10.2 percent more college graduates this year than they did last year, according to results of a new survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers. It’s another encouraging sign that the job market is improving. Last September, employers anticipated hiring 9.5 percent more graduates from the Class of 2012. This marks the second consecutive year in which employers have adjusted their hiring expectations upward. What does this mean for you? It means there are more job opportunities as employers are looking to grow their work forces. What this doesn’t mean, however, is that your job search will be easier. Members of the Class of 2012 and subsequent college classes throughout the country are eager to land jobs and launch their professional careers. You’ll have plenty of competition. But there are several key steps you can take to help you stand out in a competitive job market, such as: - Visiting your career services office - Your campus’s career services office is an unmatched source of career and job-search information, where you can receive expert insight and guidance. - Working your network to learn about job opportunities - Your network is bigger than you probably think it is and working through it is a big part of conducting an effective job search. You never know who you might meet or who knows who. - Doing your research - Researching potential employers and industries - and demonstrating what you have learned - is a vital step. Tailor your resume and cover letter by using the language and keywords that the employer uses on its website and in its job postings. Then, from the information you collect, develop in-depth questions to ask during the interview. - Marketing Yourself - Be sure to highlight your accomplishments in the classroom and quantify the impact you have made as
Looking for a job... Is a job in itself You’ll need to have a daily job search plan that includes research and action. Here are a few tips: 1. Sign up for LinkedIn and start connecting with people you meet in your field and in your daily routine. You never know who they might know. 2. Target companies you would like to work for and monitor the websites for new information or job postings. Vault, Hoover’s, and Fortune are websites that provide timely information about industries and companies. Read them regularly. 3. Tailor your resume and cover letter to each company and opportunity. Have your resume critiqued by a career counselor so that it is ready to give to various employers. 4. Take advantage of every chance you get to work on your networking skills, and improve them.
a leader of a student organization or as a part-time employee or intern.
Career Coffee Blog...By Jan Mead The Hidden Job Market You may have heard of the hidden job market and wondered how you might go about finding it, or even what the hidden job market is. Many jobs are never advertised. When I say “many” I mean as high as 80%. You won’t find these jobs on a job board. They make up “the hidden job market.” So, how are you going to find out about these opportunities? This is where networking once again comes in. Volunteer, join professional associations and attend meetings, be active in your social groups, go to the laundromat and make all your clothes clean again, and talk with people. Talk with people everywhere you go!
Career Spotlight: Forensic Accountant Love numbers? Love mysteries? Consider a career in Forensic Accounting. With the growing complexity of financial systems, forensic accounting is an upcoming field focusing on accounting investigation that can be utilized in a court of law. This covers a wide range of areas such as investigating financial fraud, assisting businesses in evaluating how much a company should be sold or bought for, determining how much compensation should be awarded to an individual in a court case, and assisting with financial decisions during family legal affairs such as divorce.
One forensic accountant described it as “part auditor and part private investigator.” Successful forensic accountants have strong interviewing, interpersonal, writing, analytical skills and a knack for knowing Pay attention to the news. Listen (and look) for new organizations, organizations that are growing or developing new products and services. You can apply with any organization, even if they haven’t announced any job openings. Shine up your resume, write a letter of inquiry, and drop it by the company so they can actually see your face and your professional appearance. You know a job isn’t going to drop in your lap, so get out there and look for those hidden ones. Good luck!
when things just don’t sound right. Think this area of accounting might be for you? Not all firms have forensic accounting programs and it is rarely an entry level position. People interested in pursuing this career long term need a strong background in accounting or finance, preferably with experience in tax or auditing. Most have Bachelor’s degrees in some area of Business and are Certified Public Accountants.
Additionally, many have taken coursework, often at the graduate level, in Forensic Accounting, Law, or Criminal Justice and have also become Certified Fraud Examiners. For more information about the field of forensic accounting, check out the “Forensic Accountant Career Path” page on the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners website at www.acfe.com/forensic-accountant.aspx.
The All New Fall 2012...
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Career Services invites WSU students and alumni of all majors to attend the Fall 2012 Job Fair on Thursday, September 20 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. The event will take place at the Koch Arena. “It’s not that easy to get an interview these days. All students should take advantage of the opportunity to make a connection with several company representatives at one event. It is a chance to network,” says Karen Gillenwater, recruiting coordinator for WSU Career Services.
If you’re looking for a job, you need to check out Hire-a-Shocker, our online recruitment system. Post your resume and search for part-time, full-time, degreed and nondegreed positions, including oncampus opportunities. Hire-a-Shocker also shows which employers are coming to career events and allows you to apply for on-campus interviews.
JOB FAIR Attending Companies Looking for Majors and/or Departments Engineering - 34% Business - 32% Liberal Arts - 17% All Majors - 17%
The Job Fair provides an opportunity for students to meet employers and ask about employment opportunities including career positions, part-time and full-time nondegreed positions, as well as seasonal and temporary jobs. Gillenwater adds, “Employers attend job fairs so they can meet students and get to know potential applicants.” Attendees should plan to bring a resume and business cards and dress to impress.
A Great Resume is the Key to Getting an Interview An employer should notice your resume because it is outstanding, not because it is filled with mistakes. A resume must be letter perfect. It should be without grammatical errors, misspelled words, unusual type or funky formatting. If an employer sees errors on a resume, he or she is likely to assume that you will not be careful in your work. A poor resume leaves a bad impression with an employer. And while a resume is not going to get you a job, it is the key to obtaining an interview. October is on-campus interview time. Accounting firms are scheduled to interview in our office from October 1 through October 10. Students who want to request an interview must have an approved resume in Hire-a-Shocker by September 10.
Looking for a student job on campus? Search for jobs on Hire-a-Shocker - Log in through your myWSU page - Click on Hire-a-Shocker under Student Tools - Select Job Search from your Hire-a-Shocker welcome page - Select On Campus: Regular and/or On Campus: Work Study* or On Campus: Graduate Student from Position Type field - The Hughes Metroplex, WSU South Campus, and WSU West Campus jobs are classified On Campus positions. All three locations are located off the main campus within 2-20 miles away. *Work Study refers to Financial Aid
When you upload a resume into Hire-a-Shocker it will be critiqued and, if needed, suggestions will be emailed. The Starter Kit which is located in the Resource Library of Hire-a-Shocker offers sample resumes and tips for writing a resume. Career counselors are available during walk-in hours to help you perfect your resume. The Ace the Interview Kit is also available in the Resource Library with tips on how to do well in an interview, and how to answer tough interview questions.
For a Successful Job Search: - Read the job description, including requirements, before you apply - Follow the application instructions - Create a job search agent
Companies with Scheduled Interview Days Koch Industries - October 1; Allen, Gibbs, Houlik - October 2; Ernst & Young - October 3; Kennedy & Coe - October 4; Grant Thornton - October 5; BKD - October 8; Lindburg, Vogel, Pierce, Faris - October 10.
- It’s appropriate to check on your application within a week of applying for a job
History of the Ice Cream Sundae Many historians disagree over who really invented the first ice cream sundae. Three towns claim to be the site of the first ice cream sundae...but which one really was? Claim #1: Evanston, Illinois - Around 1890, local soda fountains would serve an alternate treat on Sunday, since soda was not allowed to be sold. Instead they sold something called ice cream sodas. It contained no soda of course, just ice cream and syrup! Claim #2: Two Rivers, Wisconsin - In 1881, a soda fountain owner apparently invented the first ever ice cream sundae when a customer ordered a bowl of ice cream with soda syrup on top. He thought it was a great idea and sold it for a nickel! Claim #3: Ithaca, New York - One Sunday in 1893, a drugstore owner made a dish of ice cream with cherry syrup and a cherry for a reverend. They soon named the dessert “Cherry Sunday!” So after reading each claim of who really invented the first ice cream sundae, who do you think it was? Your guess is as good as mine, but I’m sure glad they invented this delightful treat!
Ice Cream Trivia Courtesy of “Fun Trivia,” copyright holder www.funtrivia.com
1. A split sundae most often consists of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice creams topped with chocolate sauce and strawberry and pineapple toppings between two halves of what fruit? 2. It’s plain to see that this is the most popular ice cream flavor. What is it? 3. The most expensive ice cream sundae is served at the “Serendipity 3” restaurant in Manhattan. It’s called the “Grand Opulence” Sundae, but how much does one cost? 4. According to popular belief, why are sundaes called “sundaes”? 5. What sundae is made with vanilla ice cream, pecans, caramel sauce, and hot fudge? BONUS QUESTION (to see if you were paying attention): Where did the ice cream sundae originate from?
ANSWERS: 1. Banana, 2. Vanilla, 3. $1,000, 4. It was illegal to serve ice cream on Sundays, 5.Turtle Sundae, 6.Two Rivers, Wisconsin, Ithaca, New York, and/or Evanston, Illinois
In the next issue: - Accounting Interview Days - Fall 2012 Job Fair - Career Spotlight - Dress for Interview Success
Fall 2012 Events
Office Hours
Aug. 23 - Part-Time Job Search Workshop 12:30 - 1:30 pm Career Lab
Monday & Tuesday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Aug. 27 - Sundae Fun Day 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Grace Wilkie Lawn
Wednesday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Aug. 29 - Job Fair Prep Party 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Hubbard Hall Lobby
Walk-In Hours
Aug. 29 - Part-Time Job Search Workshop 5:30 - 6:30 pm Career Lab
Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sept. 5 - Job Fair Prep Party 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Wallace Hall Lobby Sept. 10 - Job Fair Prep Party 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Clinton Hall Lobby Sept. 12 - Job Fair Prep Party 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Grace Wilkie Lawn Sept. 20 - Fall 2012 Job Fair 4:00 - 7:00 pm Koch Arena Sept. 27 - Design of Networking 5:30 - 6:45 pm Begg’s Hall Lobby Nov. 8 - Education Career Fair - Hughes Metropolitan Complex
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