College of Business and Public Administration Penny Craig-Pickel - Co-Liaison
Co-Liaison - Saranette Williams
The Career Management Center Satellite Office in College of Business and Public Administration is fully integrated into the college as evidenced by our participation in many college activites including New Student Programs, Freshman Advising, WalkIn Advising, student organization activities, college departmental recruiting efforts and teaching. Career Counseling, Coaching and Presentations CMC staff provided career services during more than 85 hours of walk-in advising in Spring and Fall semesters. We conducted 1395 individual student counseling appointments last year. Since one of the first steps in the job search process is to develop a resume, it is no surprise that more than half of our appointments were for resume reviews. A total of 41% of our student appointments dealt with other issues surrounding the job search. The college has nurtured a strong following in the Finance Club, Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Fraternity, and in the newly formed Marketing Club. CMC is routinely invited to present at these club meetings each semester to promote CMC use. In addition to these regular presentations, our coordinators conducted 20 group presentations to 362 students in 2011.
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I have an IT internship with Newport News Shipbuilding (Huntington Ingalls) that begins in January (2012). I have already talked with Professor Carraway and signed up for the internship class (IT 368). I know you often ask how we heard about the internships. I first heard about this opportunity from Dr. Cao, one of my professors who sent out an email and contact for someone inside. I contacted him and he kept me updated about upcoming opportunities. I then applied. I waited for a while and my application was still in consideration. I went to the Fall ODU Career Fair and talked with an HR person there. He instructed me to do a cover letter and use his name. I still remained in consideration. Then, finally, representatives came from Newport News Shipbuilding. I gave them my resume and I received a call the next day for an interview. Thank you, Renee L. Nettles Vice President of Programs Beta Alpha Psi-Zeta Pi Chapter President- Managerial Accounting and Auditing Club Old Dominion University
ODU’s Career Management Center gave me the tools and confidence I needed to prepare myself for my job search. As a returning student, it had been a while since I’d written a resume or interviewed for a job. CMC staff met with me as many times as I asked and provided thoughtful, constructive feedback. They also have an outstanding website that walked me through the job search process. It was a great experience and I can’t imagine not using this excellent resource! Lynanne Gornto Coordinator, Regional Task Force To End Homelessness The Planning Council 5365 Robin Hood Road, Suite 700 Norfolk, VA 23513
Lynanne Gornto (right), Master of Public Administration, December 2010, staffs a table during an Old Dominion University SEES event.