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3 Reasons to attend the School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering Career Fair

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1. You’ll become familiar with how to navigate a career fair.

The first time you attend a career fair can be intimidating, but you will get more comfortable after you get used to the format. Being comfortable in the space can help you feel more confident in the future. You can meet with your career coach to learn how to prepare. Stacey Abshire (Career Coach at the Career Development Center) will be there from 2-3pm to talk with you, provide guidance, and answer questions.

2. You’ll learn to showcase your awesome skills.

Career Fairs present an opportunity for you to meet new people and tell them about yourself. This can be challenging at first, but talking with many people about your professional skills and aspirations gets easier over time. Practice introducing yourself and answering general interview questions before the fair and let your skills shine through. Prepare questions you would like to ask employers, too!

3. You will learn what types of opportunities are out there. 

You may be wondering, what can I gain from going to a career fair as a freshman or sophomore? One of the benefits of attending a career fair before starting your full-time job search is that you can learn what types of opportunities are out there in your field. You can talk to as many or as few employers as you want, but attending will give you a sense of the options available to you and practice networking. You never know – you might learn something new about your career path. Plus, you might build your network and find internship opportunities.

Tips:

  • Be prepared.  Bring copies of your resume and dress in business professional attire.
  • Practice how you will introduce yourself and research organizations that are attending.
  • Talk with your career coach before you go.
  • Check out SICE’s recommendations here.

Working Wednesday: Zoe Saunders

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Name: Zoe Saunders

Year + Major: Sophomore + Major: Fitness and Wellness, Pre-Occupational Therapy

Part-time Job + Company: IUB Women Rising Ambassador

What do you like about your job? I enjoy the fact that I can become more aware of the gender equity gap and bring light to this issue that definitely needs to see a significant change in the future. It brings a sense of empowerment as a woman to rise above and make changes where they are long overdue.

What transferable skills are you gaining? Team work, Leadership, Organization, Time management, Written communication, Verbal communication, Research and analytical skills, Personal development, Project management, Critical thinking, Multi-tasking

Why do you suggest other students get part-time jobs while at school? I suggest other students get part-time jobs to help get the experience of balance within their college experience. Yes, college can be overwhelming sometimes however out in the real world, it definitely will not get much easier. Having a part-time job can show how responsible a student is, and how dynamic they are. It can also help build character and help the student learn more about themselves.

What else are you involved with on-campus? I am involved with the Occupational Therapy Club as well as RAISE which is Raising Awareness of Interactions in Sexual Encounters.

Post-graduation Plans: My plan is to get into a two-tiered program at NYU or University of Illinois-Chicago for Occupational Therapy, and have my Masters and Doctorate degree in three years.

Director’s Cut: ¡Viva Resolution!

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¡Viva Resolution!

By: Pat Donahue

Welcome to 2019!

A new year is a chance to evaluate how the last year went and how you want to improve your life.

For many students, it’s a chance to see where they currently are and determine where they want to be by 2020.

It is a time of personal and professional change.

¡Viva resolution!

No more binging on Netflix, Amazon, or Hulu.

No more Fortnighting until 3AM.

No more midnight cookie runs to Baked!

More trips to the SRSC.

More time in the library.

More time planning your career.

Yes, I snuck that one in there.

Deciding what career you want to pursue is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life.

The good news is that Indiana University provides a tremendous amount of resources to assist freshmen and sophomores in your career planning: self-assessment, resume writing, career communities, and summer jobs and internships.

Here’s the catch: you have to be motivated to take advantage of these opportunities.

If you make one resolution this year, resolve to meet with a career coach and develop a career plan.

University Division students have assigned career coaches in the Career Development Center. To make an appointment, just go to https://cdc.indiana.edu/step-one/index.html#pre-scheduled-coaching

Students in Schools have career coaches in their respective career services office. A list of career services offices can be found at https://career.indiana.edu/students/index.html

Each student is unique, so your career coach will work will you to develop a career plan that focuses on helping you achieve your goals and aspirations.

Your individualized career plan will be broken down into manageable steps so you will not be feel overwhelmed.

And it will give you flexibility and time to explore careers so you will make informed decisions.

When you resolve to have a plan in place that you are implementing a little each week, you are creating a career ladder will take you step by step where you want to go.

And for your efforts, you should reward yourself by binging the “Best of the Office” openings, such as Kevin spilling his giant pot of chili all over the floor.

Or a midnight run with friends for a dozen hot out of the oven chocolate chip cookies with Hershey Kisses afterbake.

¡Viva resolution!

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You can always schedule an appointment with your assigned Career Advisor to talk about your part-time job search, internship search and help with building your resume. You will find their information listed in your MYJOBS account. Students who have questions about the part-time job search can also come to drop-in advising at the Career Development Center (625 North Jordan) from 11-3PM, every Friday.

Why Study Business?

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By Eva Traylor and Jake Merritt

Business is a field that stretches across all market sectors. Here at Indiana University, there are many ways to study business. Check out this resource on the various business-related majors at Indiana University. People with a business-related degree help keep hospitals, banks, universities, television networks, and sometimes even the government running! Many things that a business professional faces requires “on-the-job” training. Studying a major related to business allows students to develop their soft and technical skills. A few things you could learn include:

  1. Developing Strong Communication Skills
  2. Unlocking Your Inner Entrepreneur
  3. Learning About the World Around You and the Impact you Could Have

Developing Strong Communication Skills

Building connections and speaking with individuals face-to-face is a huge part of success in business. You will be assigned group work and be expected to maintain a professional relationship with professors. In addition to coursework, you’ll be sending professional emails and practice networking. Indiana University has a variety of companies that seek out own students. The career possibilities post-grad are vast.

Interested in learning more about possible careers? Check out this resource on informational interviews and connecting with professionals!

Unlocking Your Inner Entrepreneur

Not sure what you want to do after graduation? Do you feel like there’s nothing really out there for you? Think about entrepreneurship. You can find inspiration everywhere and will have the power to start your own company or create a product to solve a problem. Studying a business-related major can give you the necessary tools and resources to make that dream a reality.

Learning About the World Around You and the Impact you Could Have

Businesses are what help the world keep moving round. You can travel, meet new people, and watch how a series of decisions made in the United States impacts its international neighbors. A degree in business leaves much room for growth and development. People who work in this area have very flexible skillsets that can be applied in various settings.