Career Development

…from the Career Development Center

Yay! You did it, another semester done. For some of you this means completing your college education and for others it is one more semester closer to graduation. If the summer finds you looking for work we offer resources and services to assist you in your search whether for part-time, internship or full-time employment.

Resources and Services for all students:

TommieCareers: Use this job posting site to look for jobs or internships, save jobs to your profile for later reference, upload resumes and cover letters, create search agents for automatic e-mail notifications of new jobs, and view extended employer profiles.

Beyond the Arches: A 5 week series of career coaching to get you started down the path to a successful search. The group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 12 p.m.-1 p.m., May 28 through June 25 in Murray-Herrick Campus Center Room 124.  A different topic will be covered each week.

Schedule an appointment to meet with a career counselor! We can help you map out a plan for your search or discuss things such as resume writing, interviewing skills, or job offer evaluation.  We ARE open throughout the summer months.  (651) 962-6761.

…from the Career Development Center

Gain insight and advice on your internship or job search during these sessions.  Each week will cover a new topic to offer information on to best seek an internship or full-time job.  Sessions offered weekly on Tuesdays, May 28- June 25 from 12:00-1:00, beverages and snacks provided. It’s not too early to begin thinking about fall 2014 or spring/summer 2014. Register to attend the series at www.stthomas.edu/careerdevelopment/events

Senior Final Stretch

We’re here to help during the last week of your college career!  Pop-in hours offered daily during finals week, May 20-24 from 1:00-3:00.  Call for additional times available throughout the month.

Resume Books!

Are you looking to start your career? Do you want another way to get your resume out there? You can post it to TommieCareers and include it in our Resume Books for potential employers to see.  Most employers requesting resumes have full-time career positions available, but sometimes we get requests for intern resumes as well.  It only takes four easy steps to have your resume included in the resume book:

1. Log in to Tommie Careers.
2. Go to the Documents Tab to upload your resume – just click the Add New button.
3. After the resume is uploaded, go to the Resume Book tab in that section and click on the box, Add/Remove Resume Books next to your resume name.
4. Select the book that most closely matches your career interests and academic background.  You can even post your resume in more than one book!

More detailed written instructions are available online within the Career & Employment Resources section – Job & Internship Search tab – of the Career website.  We can also help you with developing a resume, and giving feedback on your current resume, just call (651) 962-6761 to schedule an appointment with a career counselor or check for available pop-in hours.

Even if you are away from campus this summer, it is easy to stay up-to-date with all of the offerings of the Career Development Center by connecting to our social media links. Throughout the summer we will be posting career-related information on topics of interest as well as other updates. There will even be reminders for upcoming events, and occasionally tips for hot jobs or internships! Connect now by:

• Liking our Facebook page, or
• Following us on Twitter, or
• Joining our LinkedIn group, or
• Subscribing to our YouTube channel

However you want to connect, we’ll be here to help through the summer months. Good luck with the last weeks of classes!

…from the Career Development Center

Seniors, as you head into the homestretch of your college experience, ready to graduate, we’d like to remind you that our services are available even when you are no longer a student. Make use of the following free resources if you have not yet secured employment or graduate school for the coming year. Congratulations on graduating!

Career Development Center offers “Senior Final Stretch” week

Graduating seniors looking for help with their job search can drop by the Career Center, Murray-Herrick 123, for assistance during the week of May 20^th  through May 24^th. “Senior Final Stretch” will take place daily from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. for walk-in consultations on resumes, interviewing, LinkedIn profiles, and job search advice.

Job listings in TommieCareers

Use the TommieCareers job posting site to look for jobs or internships, save jobs to your profile for later reference, upload resumes and cover letters, create search agents for automatic e-mail notifications of new jobs, and view extended employer profiles.

Life Beyond the Arches: A five part series on finding an internship or job.

Attend weekly to hear tips and techniques for the most effective ways of positively gaining employment.  Each session will focus on different tactics that successful job hunters use in today’s job market.  This is a Brown Bag lunch series with beverages and drinks provided.  Plan to attend weekly on Tuesdays from Noon to 1:00 p.m., May 28 through June 25.

Appointments

Schedule an appointment to meet with a career counselor! They can help you map out a plan for your search or discuss things such as resume writing, interviewing skills, or job offer evaluation.  Call (651) 962-6761.

Essential Skills Today’s Employers Seek

Students preparing for careers after college should be aware employers are looking for more than an outstanding GPA and Bachelor’s degree.  Today’s college students must have excellent soft skills as well.  According to a recent survey of employers* the soft skills they are looking for include exceptional communication, ability to make decisions, solve problems, and work as a team player.  In addition to these skills most employers also want to hire candidates that have relevant work experience*. Therefore, students need to graduate with a resume illustrating their relevant skills in addition to essential experience related to the job they are applying for.   The Career Development Center offers assistance with finding relevant work experiences/internships and resume development.

Current Salary and Hiring Trends

The same survey** found that the highest paid area was the School of Engineering with an average salary of $62,535 and the 2012 UST graduates from the School of Engineering had an average salary range of $55,001-$60,000***.  The second highest average salary range was Computer Science, which was in the range for the national survey**, followed by Business with salaries averaging $40,001-$45,000***. Finance, Computer & Information Sciences, and Accounting were the top three degrees in demand for bachelor’s degree level*.  Similarly, the Midwest had the highest percentage region in the United States for hiring these top three degrees*.

*National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Job Outlook 2013
**National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Salary Survey April 2013 Executive Summary
***University of St. Thomas 2012 Post Graduate Survey of Undergraduate Alumni

…from the Career Development Center

The end of the semester frenzy is here with last minute papers, projects, tests and of course finals.  With so much to do, it seems hard to think about having time for a job search, whether it is for a summer position, internship or full-time job.  If you are looking for any of the employment options, keep the Career Development Center in mind to assist in you in your search.  Our staff is here to meet with you and coach you in the most effective techniques possible to land the type of position you are seeking.  Here are just a few of the many ways and resources available to you for FREE!  Call today to schedule an appointment, (651) 962-6761.

MN Private Colleges Virtual Career Fair
Thursday, April 18
http://minnesota.careereco.net

Law Enforcement Career Fair
Thursday, April 18 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Brooklyn Park
http://hennepintech.edu/current/pages/929

LinkedIn profile

Create a profile and learn how to join groups, follow companies and search for jobs.  Use the student guide for assistance in creating a profile and then meet with a counselor for review and a “how-to” session.  Visit the UST Career LinkedIn web page for more information.

Deciding on Major?

Are you running out of general courses and need to select a major?  Now is the time to think about options for majors and/or career paths.  Career Counselors are available to guide you through the process of making this choice.  Testing options include the Strong Interest Inventory, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Career Leader and Strengths Quest.  Call the number above to schedule a time to get started on this journey!

Seminar this week:

Resume Writing
Tuesday, April 16 at 12:00 p.m.
Murray-Herrick Campus Center Room 124