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UCS website job boards, JOBank
aid programs designed to assist
and JobScan.
college students while providing
choose between what jobs they
and off-campus jobs.
want to apply for, request inter-
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at the Office of Scholarships and
work better for their schedule and
Financial Aid.
which position they would like to There are many options to
enrolled for a minimum of six
choose from, ranging from work-
academic hours and must file a
ing in the Financial Aid Office to
FAFSA every academic year to
working in the Campus Recre-
maintain eligibility.
ation Center.
Students may be awarded
portunity to work with non-profit
the semester, and this award
organizations such as Knowledge
does not need to be paid back.
is Power Program, UT Health
In order to receive the award,
Science Center, Dance Houston,
students will need to work in an
Multicultural Education and
authorized work-study position
Counseling through the Arts and
and will only be paid up to the
other approved organizations.
full award amount or the end of
Work experience can help stu-
the academic year or semester,
dents build their resume and gain
whichever comes first.
transferable skills that will help
Jobs on campus may be hard to find, but it helps when you Students who are granted with the opportunity can find all approved CWS positions on the UCS website at www.career.uh.edu. Students can also search for
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experience.
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Stop looking for a job, start looking for a person Your network is your networth; connect with classmates, professors Becky Reiter | University Career Services is someone who is interested in
You have most likely heard of the word “networking� from your
learning about others. Do you
parents, advisor, career counselor,
have friends who will talk to any-
friends and anyone else you may
one on your behalf?
have talked to about your job search. In order to effectively network,
“One of the most important attributes of a connector is a
you need to really understand the
willingness to help and to reach
definition.
out even if there is no obvious or immediate payback,� according
Networking is a supportive system of sharing information and
to the Entrepreneur Magazine ar-
services among individuals and
ticle “Forget Networking: Become
groups having a common interest.
a Connector.� Connecting, or networking is a
Professional networking sounds less terrifying if you think
two-way street: you must give to
of it as connecting. A connector
receive.
6 WAYS
TO BECOME A BETTER CONNECTOR:
1. Join the professional social networking website www. linkedIn.com and connect
with fellow students, faculty and staff, or just follow companies that you would like to work for when you graduate. Keep your profile updated and utilize the status feature to keep your network updated on your internship or job search.
2. Join the UH University
Career Advisory Network on www.linkedIn.com. This group is specifically designed to help students ask for career advice and connect with professionals in their field of interest.
3. Attend company information sessions or receptions on campus. Companies
have information sessions with the specific purpose of meeting potential interns or full-time employees.
4. Join student organizations. Get involved. Many student organizations bring employers to campus and are a great place to make new friends as well as dis-
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works that you have already created. Ideally, the people you have befriended on Facebook are close friends and family who have your best interests at heart and want to help you become
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Internships essential to
employers, teach discipline Steps toward getting your foot in the door Priyanka Raut | University Career Services IDENTIFY:
ters. The total process of search-
oil and gas industry. You may also
Why should you do an internship?
ing, applying and interviewing
want to consider other variables
for an internship can take several
such as the corporate culture of an
from your internship experi-
months. Be sure to plan ahead
organization, location and size.
ence? It is an important answer
to evenly balance out the time
to determine prior to looking for
required to conduct a successful
LEARN:
an internship. What do you want
search for an internship in order
How do I write a cover letter and
to learn? How would you like to
to not conflict with other personal
resume for an internship?
change or be different by the end
obligations and responsibilities.
What do you hope to gain
of the internship? This will help shorten your internship search process and make the internship
What type of work would you like to do?
A good resume is your mar-
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information sessions, JOBank/ JobScan, student organizations
REMEMBER: Send follow-up emails if you
keting tool and gets your foot
and the UH University Career
have not heard from the employer
in the door by getting you an
Advisory Network on the profes-
two weeks after applying.
interview. The UCS offers resume
sional social networking website
Prepare for a potential intern-
workshops as well as one on
www.linkedIn.com.
ship interview. At UCS you can
the goals for getting an internship
you would like to intern. Some
one personal cover letter and
Volunteer opportunities could
set-up an appointment with a ca-
could be to: build relationships
examples may include: adminis-
resume critiques. You can make
also be used as a stepping-stone
reer counselor to conduct a mock
towards an internship position.
interview. The UCS also has some
experience worthwhile. Some of
Think about the field in which
with established professionals,
trative, broadcast or print media,
an appointment with UCS career
explore possible career options
customer service, education,
counselors through our website at
related to your major or gain a
event planning, marketing, pro-
www.career.uh.edu and then click
corporate work experience in your
gramming and writing.
on “Contact UCS Staff.” Some
field of interest.
useful interviewing handouts on How do I apply? Customize your cover letter
employers may ask you to submit
and resume to showcase your
our website under the “Handouts” tab on the website. Be sure to send thank you
What type of field/industry/
a letter of interest and transcripts
related experience and skills for
emails or letters to all people who
When would you like to do an
organization would you like to
along with your cover letter and
the internship requirements.
interview you.
internship?
explore?
resume.
Carefully read the instructions
It is possible to start an intern-
and follow the method of contact.
Banking and finance, informa-
ship as early as your freshman
tion technology, non-profit orga-
year. Requirements vary from
nizations, oil and gas, retail and
company to company so it is ad-
publishing are some examples of
How do I search for internships?
You may be required to submit
Interns who have proven themselves to a company throughout a successful on-the-job experience
one or more of the following
tend to be favored for full-time
for internships. Begin your search
documents: an email attachment
positions over candidates who have not completed an internship.
There are many ways to search
visable to conduct your research
industries to consider. These could
by taking advantage of these easy
or a mailed physical copy of your
early to determine the criteria of
be similar to the type of work you
and helpful resources that are
resume and other required docu-
Whether your internship experi-
your desired internship. You can
would like to do such as marketing
right at your finger tips: alumni
ments such as official transcripts,
ence is paid or unpaid, for aca-
also do a full-time or part-time
in the retail industry or they could
connections, college career
letters of interest, portfolio or even
demic credit or not, any profes-
internship throughout the year in
be something completely differ-
and internship fairs, company-
a video resume in some cases.
sional work experience is valued
the fall, spring or summer semes-
ent such as event planning in the
networking events, employer
Getting a Grad Applying to a graduate school? You’ll have to make a bold statement Casey Radle | Univerrsity Career Services If you are applying to gradu-
serves to demonstrate that
ate or professional school, you
you possess qualities that are
will most likely have to write a
strong predictions of success.
personal statement. You might
should convince the reader that
sonal statement exactly? Why
you will thrive in that program
do I have to write one? What
and that you will make positive
should I include?”
contributions to the academic
purposeful essay — the personal statement allows the
community and to your colleagues and teachers. By providing your academic
reader to get to know you better
ambitions, career motivations
aside from your admission test
and insight into your interests,
scores, letters of recommenda-
the admissions committee can
tion and transcript.
determine if a specific graduate
The personal statement is just that — personal — and
YOUR PERSONAL STATEMENT IS ... an invitation to get to know you. an indication of your choices and priorities. imagery of who you are as a person. a story of your selfreflection.
A compelling statement
be wondering, “What is a per-
A concise, focused and
by employers.
program is suitable for you and if you are suitable for them.
YOUR PERSONAL STATEMENT IS NOT ...
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
an academic paper about your life.
Ask yourself — what is your overall personal or professional aspiration?
a journal entry.
Why do you want to attend graduate school and this program in particular?
a narrative of your accomplishments. a plea or justification for admission.
What makes you an asset to the program? What are your unique characteristics and strengths? Read application instructions extremely carefully.
Thursday, March 22, 2012 • 5
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Resume mistakes: Some ways not to impress To help secure that dream job, keep in mind the top five resume blunders Priyanka Raut | University Career Services words and skills that coincide with the
the objective should not be about what
ing your dream internship or job. Em-
position throughout the resume. A “one-
the company can do for you; rather,
ployers most likely have never met you,
size fits all” resume gives the impres-
employers want to know what you can
and this is your opportunity to make a
sion that you are unclear about your
do for them. A good objective would be
strong first impression. Here are the top
career objectives. Employers want to
something like, “Seeking an entry-level
five most common resume mistakes and
feel as though they are your number one
position with a public relations firm,
ways to avoid them:
choice. It takes more effort, but the end
utilizing effective communication and
result is worth it.
interpersonal skills.”
3. Highlighting job duties instead of
5. Lack of action words
Your resume is the first step to land-
1. Grammatical errors Nothing bothers an employer more than simple errors on a resume. This gives the impression that you cannot
accomplishments There are times when it might be
write well or you do not care enough to
helpful to list your job duties, but overall
proofread your resume. Make sure you
employers care more about what you have
are consistent with all capitalization,
accomplished. Did you increase sales by
punctuation, dates, font, etc. Do not rely
10 percent? Quantify your results whenev-
on spell-check or your own eyes alone to
er possible. Did you recommend changes
check for errors; always have someone
to improve the organization? What result-
else look over your resume as well.
ed from these changes? Employers also want to see what skills you developed or
2. Attempting a one-size fits all
Avoid using phrases such as “respon-
improved upon while working in each po-
You should not be using the same
sition. These could be job-specific skills or
resume for all of your job applications.
transferable skills. For example, everyone
Each resume should be tailored specifi-
knows a waitress takes orders and serves
cally to a certain position. However, this
food. If you worked in the service indus-
does not only apply to your objective.
try, talk about your skills in customer ser-
Make sure to emphasize activities, key
vice, communication, multi-tasking and
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teamwork. These are important attributes that could be applied to any position. 4. A bad objective Your objective actually needs to say something. This is the first thing employers will read on your resume. An example of a bad objective would be, “Seeking a challenging position that offers professional growth.” The employer will not understand the type of position you are looking for, what field you are interested in or what types of skills you would like to use on the job. In addition,
sible for” and “duties included.” Start off each bullet point with a verb. Some examples of strong action words are “analyzed,” “developed,” “manage” and “organized.” Also, you should avoid repetition. Use a thesaurus to come up with new words that mean the same thing; this will make your resume much more interesting. For a resume critique, currently enrolled students are welcome to come to walk-in hours or set up an appointment with a Career Counselor at the University Career Services. For more information, visit online at www.career.uh.edu.
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Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note
Boss the boss
When Daniel Renfrow, my editor-in-chief at The Daily Cougar, presented me with the opportunity to put together a special edition of our student newspaper focusing on the pursuit of a career for college graduates, I immediately accepted the offer. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a broadcast journalism major. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been attracted to the works of
Acing that interview is easier than you think, top ten tips for success
journalism and have known I wanted to be a journalist since I was in elementary school â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I just never heard of those terms until I reached
Casey Radle | University Career Services
the sixth grade. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m well aware that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not in the easiest position to have a lucrative
Whether you are applying for
career as a journalist, but I refuse to settle for anything less than the
an on-campus job, an intern-
dreams, goals and ultimately, the vision that I have for myself in life.
ship or a full-time career-level
Professionals and society have driven me into the fear of unemploy-
position, it is vitally important
ment since the very beginning every time I mention that I want to have a
that you prepare for that make-
career as a journalist, but I have only used that as a motivational tool to
or-break stage of the job search
guide myself towards my future.
â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the interview.
The competition to obtain the dream job isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t effortless or simple, but then again nothing in life worth having comes easy. I promise if you take the time to carefully read through this issue, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll discover new advice,
Some interviews will be very formal and structured in nature, while others might be a
information and insight on how to impress hiring managers and set yourself apart from the rest.
little more casual and conversa-
Put on your best business suit and walk confidently through the doors of corporate America.
tional. No matter what the tone
This career guide was made possible by the faculty and staff members of the University Career
is, all interviews are set up so
TALKING POINTS To present yourself as an excellent candidate, keep these top ten tips in mind: 1. Know yourself. Clarify your accomplishments, goals, interests, strengths and weaknesses and be able to articulate them effectively.
Services and for that, I would like to acknowledge and thank them for their contribution, effort and
that employers can determine
2. Research the organiza-
time.
if your credentials, goals and
tion. Understand what they
I would like to conclude this note by ending with a quote from one of my television idols Oprah
personality meets their needs.
do, need and value.
Winfrey, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there
Understandably, this can be intimidating, nerve-wracking
if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re willing to work.â&#x20AC;?
and stressful, but the UH University Career Services can help teach you important skills to make you feel more confident about answering interview questions. An interview should feel more
Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pulling an allnighter, too.
4. Be courteous to everyone you meet. 5. Speak clearly and language to show interest. Avoid fidgeting or playing
and will do the job and that you
with jewelry â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that can be
are a pleasant person who gets
distracting.
along well with others.
6. Relate your responses to
Employers want to hire someone who genuinely wants to work in that position. They
need a job and will take any
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job they can get; therefore, you
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the job for which youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re applying â&#x20AC;&#x201D; connect those dots. 7. Be positive and enthusiastic â&#x20AC;&#x201D; always focus on the positive aspects of your experiences.
must be able to explain what
8. Provide concrete and
interests you about the job
specific examples to il-
and why. Thankfully, you are
lustrate the points you are
the expert in this area â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the
making. Use the â&#x20AC;&#x153;STARâ&#x20AC;?
interviewers do not know your
method to thoroughly cover
interests or the reasons you
all aspects of your anecdotes:
want to work for them and you are the authority on this matter. During the interview, your job is to convince the employer that you are well qualified for the po-
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Situation â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Describe the
situation in detail while being concise â&#x20AC;˘
Task â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Detail your ob-
sition and have the education,
stacles or tasks
experience and skills required
â&#x20AC;˘
to be an asset to the employerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
action you took to overcome
team.
the obstacles
Interviewers may ask you traditional, technical and behavioral questions to determine if you are a good fit.
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If you have any questions
â&#x20AC;˘
Action â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Explain the
Result â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Detail the
results of your action and highlights the positive outcomes
about the interview process,
9. Ask intelligent questions
please visit the UCS on campus.
that demonstrate you have
We are here to help. Schedule a
done your research.
mock interview with a UCS ca-
10. Send a thank you note
reer counselor to practice your
within 24 hours of the
interviewing skills and you will
interview.
be ready to interview like a pro.
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Saying ‘thanks’ is never out of style Sincere appreciation, gratitude leaves lasting impression on hiring managers Patricia Taméz | University Career Services We often leave an interview feeling somewhat relieved because the interview
be addressed to the hiring manager or
to display some form of professional courtesy. The purpose of sending a thank you
is over; however, the interview process
What should you include in your note?
interviewer and any other professionals
There are a few key elements to ad-
involved in your interview. You can also
does not end there. Although we thank
note or email after an interview is to es-
dress when writing thank you notes and
request that the interviewer shares your
the hiring manager for his or her time
tablish goodwill, enhance a professional
emails:
note or email with the team.
at the end of an interview, we must also
relationship, express your appreciation
remember to do so again in writing after
and strengthen your candidacy.
First, you must reiterate your interEmail vs. snail-mail
est in the position and the company or
the interview.
Email thank you notes are profession-
organization by highlighting something
Why should you send thank you notes?
When should you send a thank you note
positive from the interview or restate
ally acceptable, but you are also allowed
or email?
something you learned.
to send both if you prefer. Physical mailed thank you notes can be handwrit-
You should send them after an
Secondly, you should provide any
extremely important in the professional
information interview or professional
information not previously given in the
ten or typed. Regardless of which you
world. Writing an effective thank you
interview. You should definitely send one
interview to make sure that it compli-
choose, thank you messages or notes
note or email is a good skill to build,
when a professional writes a recommen-
ments your qualifications, skills and
should be sent out within 24 hours of
especially when you interview for intern-
dation letter or reference for you.
strengths with the job requirements
the interview.
Thank you notes and emails are
You should send one even when you
ships and other employment opportunities.
Lastly and most importantly, express
For more information about writing
simply want to extend gratitude for
your sincere appreciation to whomever
an effective thank you note or email,
you are thanking.
please view the “Job Search Correspon-
You can also send out thank you
someone who helped you in the pursuit
notes after you have requested recom-
of your goals. Even sending a note after
mendation letters, references or any
someone helps you out with networking
other instances where it may benefit you
can be a nice gesture.
dence” file under the “Handouts” tab on To whom should you send it? Thank you notes and emails should
the University Career Services website at www.career.uh.edu.
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Georgia-Pacific Wood Products South, LLC
Republic National Distributing Company
Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P.
Republic Services
HCSS
Reynolds & Reynolds
Apple, Inc.
Headwave, Inc
Ross Stores, Inc
Austin Police Department
Hilton Americas
AutoNation
Houston Apartment Foundation
S&S Professional Services
Aarons Sales and Lease AFLAC American Productivity & Quality Center
Avanade Inc. AXA Advisors Baylor College of Medicine Beaumont Police Department BMT Scientific Marine Services Inc Brake Check Buckeye International, Inc.
Revenade, LLC
Salvex
Houston Community Newspapers
San Antonio Fire Department
Houston CPA Society
Scot Industries
Houston Independent School District
Shelby County Schools Sherwin-Williams
Houston Wire & Cable Co.
Silverleaf Resorts
INVISTA
Skolix LLC
Irving Police Department Katy ISD
Spring Branch ISD State of California FTB Strategic Financial Group/MassMutual
Buckle
KBR
Burke Center
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
Catholic Charities
Kidventure
CGI Chartis
Kirby Inland Marine Lone Star College System
CHRISTUS Health
Lucas Group
CHRISTUS Spohn Health System
LZ Technology, Inc.
Citizen Schools Dahill A Xerox
Marine Corps Officer Selection
Deer Park Police Department
Mattress Firm
Defense Contract Audit Agency
McConnell & Jones LLP
Texas Department of Transportation
McLane Company, Inc.
The Greensheet
Drug Enforcement Administration
MediaFire, LLC
The Hertz Corporation
Education Service Center, Region 20
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt
Empyrean Benefit Solutions
Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Erickson Living Fastenal Federal Air Marshal Service
MADD - Southest Texas
MedSpring Urgent Care Midwestern Services, Inc
MultiView Noble Drilling Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Stripes LLC Tait North America Targa Resources Target Corporation Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
U.S. Army U.S. Department of State U.S. Navy United Rentals, Inc United States Customs and Border Protection University of Texas Medical Branch
Pappas Restaurants
Ferguson, a Wolseley Company
Peace Corps
Verizon Wireless
Playworks
Waffle House, Inc.
Fesco, Ltd.
Production Control Services
Wilson-A Schlumberger Company
Public Works and Engineering
Wipro Technologies
First Investors Corporation Fort Bend County
OpenLink Financial LLC
March 27, 2012 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. University of St. Thomas
Jerabeck Activity and Athletic Center
Toys”R”Us, Inc.
US Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Over 100 Employe Employers offering Jobs & Interns Internships view Employer List @ www.HACCC.org
Zeus Mortgage
JOB FAIR TIPS Professional Dress Recommended Bring Plenty of Resumes Practice your Introduction Research Employers Follow-up with Employers after Event
Questions? University Career Services 713-743-5100 Shuttle Provided: Pick-Up/Drop Off – Welcome Center 9am – 3pm (In front of McAlister’s)
Shuttle runs every 30 minutes.
Sponsored by the Houston Area Consortium of Career Centers www.HACCC.org
(713) 525-3160
Career.Services@stthom.edu
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THE DAILY COUGAR
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