Posted on February 4th, 2010 by casv
Career Services has many online and print resources that you can utilize free of charge. But the resources listed below are the ones that I most often share with students. If you would like more information about our resources and services, contact Career Services at 540-654-1022 to schedule an individual appointment.
UMW’s Job/Internship Database (eRecruiting/Experience)- http://mary-washington.experience.com/
- Students can access job opportunities for UMW students, locate alumni contacts, and register for upcoming career events and workshops.
Occupational Outlook Handbook- http://www.bls.gov/oco/
- Allows students to research career options by searching “career titles”.
Career Services “How to Guides”: www.umw.edu
- Contains information on how to create a resume/cover letter, interview successfully, and negotiate a higher salary.
Vault Online Career Library- http://careerinsider.vault.com/wps/porta…
- Download over 90 books in adobe format, conduct company or industry research, watch career videos, and participate in message boards.
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Posted on January 26th, 2010 by casv
Attend the UMW Northern Virginia Student/Alumni Networking Reception, Sunday, Jan. 31st; 2-4 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 4610 Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA 22203.
Mingle and learn from alumni in diverse fields such as consulting, law, education, nonprofit and government. Light refreshments will be served, so please register on eRecruiting/Experience http://mary-washington.experience.com/) if you plan on attending the event so we can make arrangements accordingly. Questions? Contact Career Services at 540-654-1022.
Just starting your networking web? Try some of the tips below:
- Define your reason for networking (i.e. researching career options, searching for job/internship opportunities within a specific field, seeking to expand your networking circles).
- Create a list of EVERYONE you know, contact everyone on the list, and ask him/her if he/she “knows anyone in the X field”.
- Stay “open” to meeting new professionals (i.e. attend professional conferences, talk with peers in class, contact an UMW Eagle Mentor, etc.).
Already have an established networking web? Try some of the tips below:
- Maintain established relationships by staying in touch. Send your contacts holiday cards or an interesting article at least every six months so that you can say “hi”.
- Use LinkedIn.com to locate “lost” contacts and locate new professionals to invite into your networking web.
- Serve as an UMW Eagle Mentor and give UMW students career advice and employer information. http://umwmentors.experience.com/
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Posted on January 20th, 2010 by casv
Pamela Gould of Fredericksburg.com reported that the BUDGET CUTS for Spotsy include the loss of 131 SCHOOL JOBS for 2011. Read more at http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2010/…
Jonas Beals, also of Fredericksburg.com, reported that Stafford county schools are also preparing to see cuts in their budget. Read more at: http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2010/…
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Posted on January 19th, 2010 by casv
Will you be affected by the Spotsylvania School budget cuts?
Fredericksburg.com website to read the full article at: http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2010/…
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Posted on January 12th, 2010 by casv
No prior registration is required for any of the events below. For a complete list of UMW Career Services events, visit www.umw.edu . Please contact Career Services if you have any questions or would like to schedule an individual appointment at 654-1022.
• Career Services Information Table; Tues., Jan. 26th, 5 – 6 p.m. (North Building, Lobby)
• Northern Virginia Student/Alumni Networking Reception; Sun., Jan. 31st, 2 – 4 p.m. Holiday Inn, Arlington, VA (Holiday Inn, 4610 Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA 22203; phone: 877-410-6681)
• Resume Writing Workshop; Tues., Feb. 9th, 5 – 6 p.m. (South Building, Room 226)
• Career Services Information Table; Tues., March 16th, 5 – 6 p.m. (South Building, Lobby)
• UMW Employer Fair; Thurs., March 18th, 4-7 p.m. (North Building, Lobby)
• Breaking into the Hidden Job Market Workshop; Tues., April 6th, 5 – 6 p.m. (South Building, Room 226)
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Posted on January 12th, 2010 by casv
Check out this article entitled “Older Workers Take Younger Opportunitites” on internsover40.blogspot.
“In a market shaped by mass job loss, mature workers are a critical workforce segment that has been hit particularly hard. Twenty-eight percent of workers age 55 and older who were laid off in the last 12 months found new jobs, the lowest of all age groups. This compares to 71 percent of those ages 25 to 34. A new study from CareerBuilder shows mature workers are expanding their job search to include entry-level positions, internships, relocation and other options to secure gainful employment – and employers are open to it.”
Read more by visiting: http://internsover40.blogspot.com/2009/1…
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Posted on November 13th, 2009 by casv
“Across the country, droves of people like Lackey are unable to find teaching jobs, in large part because the economy is forcing school systems to slash positions. The teacher shortage that many feared just a few years ago has turned into a teacher glut.”
“I always thought that if I didn’t find a job, I would be able to sub. And then once that started to be more difficult, it was really kind of devastating,” Lackey, an art teacher, said during a career fair for educators at the University of Kansas.”
“Since last fall, school systems, state education agencies, technical schools and colleges have shed about 125,000 jobs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.”
To read more about this article visit MSNBC at: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33892103/ns/…
Schedule an appointment with a UMW career counselor to find out where teachers are needed in VA or to have your resume reviewed or receive help preparing for an interview.
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Posted on November 12th, 2009 by casv
“Still, there are some pockets of hiring as demand for information technology and sales professionals grows, according to government reports and job search Web sites. And there are signs that companies are adding more human resources personnel, which could signal more hiring down the road.”
For more on this article visit msnbc at www.msnbc.msn.com
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Posted on November 2nd, 2009 by casv
nbsp;Businessweek.com reports that at least 1 in 5 MBA graduates are jobless three months after graduation. Read the article linked below from MSNBC that discusses tips on how to market your MBA.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33552866/ns/…
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Posted on November 2nd, 2009 by casv
More than passion needed, but few are easily dissuaded! Do you have what it takes? Click the link below and read more from MSNBC’s Eve Tahmincioglu.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33493781/ns/…
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