Career Development

…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

…from the Career Development Center

This week offers a plethora of offerings!

Job Search Group

Join the Job Search Group for ideas and support on how to successfully find an internship or job. This four week series will cover a different topic each week related to internship and job-seeking skills. Beginning TODAY April 8th, the group will meet on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Murray-Herrick Campus Center Room 124.

Career Fair

The Multicultural Forum Career Fair will be held on Wednesday, April 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Minneapolis Convention Center.  It is open to all undergraduate students and alumni FREE of charge.  Bring copies of your resume and dress in business attire. See the link for the list of companies attending.

Employment Agencies Information Fair

The Employment Agencies Information Fair is Thursday, April 11 in the Anderson Student Center. Feel free to stop in anytime between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Employment Agencies offer contract and short-term employment for students seeking summer work, and many have full-time jobs for graduating seniors. So bring your resumes, your questions, and your friends!

Seminars this week

The following seminars will be held in Murray-Herrick Campus Center Room 124. For a full list and to register to attend, visit our Seminars and Events page.

• Interviewing Skills: Tuesday, April 9 at 11:30 a.m.
• Resume Writing and Cover Letters: Tuesday, April 9 at 12:30 p.m.
• Finding Summer Employment: Wednesday, April 10 at 3:00 p.m.
• Evaluating Job Offers and Negotiating Salary: Friday, April 12 at 1:30 p.m.

…from the Career Development Center

April is one of the peak months for students seeking employment; whether it is a summer job, internship or a full-time professional position upon graduation.  Whatever the reason, the Career Development Center offers resources to assist with your search.

Website Postings: Over 1,200 positions listed on TommieCareers. A wide array of summer, internship, and full-time positions are posted.

Seminars: Throughout the month of April there will be seminars and special events designed to meet the current market trends of job seekers.

Appointments and Pop-ins: Schedule a time to meet with one of the Career Counselors to personalize your internship or job search, get feedback on resumes and cover letters, or practice interviewing skills. You can make your appointment or get pop-in hours by calling (651) 962-6761 during our office hours.

Events:

Pathways to Social Science Careers
First-year through seniors are invited to attend the Pathways to Social Science Careers event with 4 panel sessions offering insights from alumni into college majors, career paths and organizations who hire on Tuesday, April 9 from 3:00-5:30 p.m.  Registration deadline is Tuesday April 3, 2013.  Register in person at the Career Development Center, Room 123 Murray-Herrick Campus Center. There is a $10.00 fee to attend.

Science Careers Expo
Numerous employers who hire science related majors will be presenting company and career information at noon in Owen Science Hall (OWS) 150 on Thursday, April 4.  Following the presentation they will staff tables in the lobby for direct questions or employment inquires.

Job Search Group
Beginning April 8, the Job Search Group will meet on Mondays from 10:00-1:00 a.m. in Murray-Herrick Campus Center Room 124. Attend weekly to gain ideas and support for your internship or job search.   More information and the link to register can be found in the seminar and events section of the Career Development Center website.

Employment Agencies Fair
Talk with representatives regarding contract and short-term employment for students seeking summer work at the Employment Agencies Fair on Thursday, April 11 at 11:30 a.m. in the Anderson Student Center. Many even have full-time jobs for graduating seniors. Bring your resumes and questions for the representatives of these employment agencies.

…from the Career Development Center

Networking

Mid-term tests will soon be over and you might finally have time for networking.  Networking is one of the main ways students find jobs and internships. Informational interviewing can help you learn about careers, jobs and internships.  Not sure how to get started?  See our Networking Resources online.

Pop-Ins

Pop-in sessions with a career counselor are available during spring break. Just call (651) 962-6761 for available times.  Bring in a resume draft or questions and we’ll help you create a resume that will make you proud.

Job and internship search

When you have some spare time over break whether at home, at the airport, or on the beach, search for job and internship opportunities on our job board or find #HireTommies on Twitter.

Workshops before break

Before you leave campus attend a seminar on Interviewing Skills, Finding Summer Employment, or Resume Writing all taking place in Murray-Herrick Campus Center Room 124. For a complete list of dates, times, and events, visit our Seminar and Events page.

• Interviewing Skills, Monday, March 18, 2013 at 2:30 p.m.
• Finding Summer Employment Opportunities: Tuesday, March 19 at 12:00 p.m.
• Resume Writing and Job Seeking Letters: Tuesday, March 19 at 1:00 p.m.

Spring On-campus Interviews continue

New employers have added positions to the On-campus Interviewing Program so application deadlines will go through March!  If you have never completed the mandatory Orientation, complete the Blackboard version online or call to schedule an appointment with Jennifer Rogers at (651) 962-6761.

Have a Fun and Safe Spring Break!

…from the Career Development Center

There are many upcoming events on and around campus for students this spring. For details visit our seminars and events calendar.

Science Careers Expo

Students interested in pursuing careers in the sciences are invited to attend the 2nd Annual Science Careers Expo Thursday, April 4th. Numerous employers representing a variety of occupational fields will be on hand from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the 3M Auditorium, Room 150, and the atrium area of Owens Science Hall on the University of St. Thomas Saint Paul Campus.

Pathways to Social Sciences

On Tuesday, April 9th the Pathways to Social Sciences event will take place from 2:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Woulfe Alumni Hall, 3rd floor of the Anderson Student Center. There will be four break-out sessions in the areas listed below and alumni from Minnesota’s Private Colleges will be available to share information from these career areas.  Students select two of the following sessions:

• Human Services (Direct Service)
• Non-Profit (Administrative Positions in a non-profit)
• Criminal Justice/Protective Services
• Government (Urban planning, policy, administrative, etc.)

Following the break-out sessions, there will be a reception with alumni including food and beverages.

The event is sponsored by the Career Development Center in cooperation with Minnesota’s Private Colleges Career Consortium.  Students interested in attending can stop by the Career Development Center, Murray-Herrick Campus Center Room 123 to register and pay a $10.00 fee by Wednesday, April 3.  Additional details are available at bit.ly/Pathways2013

Multicultural Career Fair and Virtual Career Fair

The Multicultural Career Fair and Virtual Career Fair is free, open to all students and alumni, and will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. More than 50 major Upper-Midwest employers will participate. Register online to have your resume viewed by participating companies in advance.

Spring Break

Our office WILL be open during spring break week!  Stop by for a resume or LinkedIn critique during pop-in hours or call (651) 962-6761 to schedule an appointment.

…from the Career Development Center

Seminars

Visit our Seminars and Events web site for a complete listing of upcoming events and to register to attend. Seminars offered this week in Murray-Herrick Campus Center Room 124:

• Resume Writing, Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.
• Orientation to On-Campus Interviewing, Wednesday, March 6 at 3:00 p.m.
• Interviewing Skills, Thursday, March 7 at 12:30 p.m.

Choosing a Major or Career

Exploring major field ideas?  To gain further insight into yourself and compatible career field options or majors schedule an appointment to meet with a career counselor to discuss testing, researching careers, gaining related experience to build your resume.  Call (651) 962-6761 to schedule a time.  We ARE open spring break week!

Connect

Thinking of a summer internship or job?  Check out the postings on TommieCareers.

Keep current with our office updates and career related topics by connecting with us on our Facebook page, LinkedIn and Twitter.