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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.

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choose which position would

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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www.eval.uh.edu

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Students also have the op-

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Problems registering? Call Dr. Laura Heidel at 713-743-5439, lheidel@uh.edu Student Satisfaction Survey NSSE (National Survey of Student Engagement) for selected Freshmen and Seniors CLA (Collegiate Learning Assessment) for graduating Senior

experience.

program, students need to be

To register for the ADHD workshops please contact Dr. Laura Heidel at 35439 or email lheidel@uh.edu

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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

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groups having a common interest.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

Texas Job Fair Participants AARC Environmental, Inc.

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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