Student Success Stories

This week’s success story: Ashley Fontenot

What CCD resources have you used that may have led to an internship, co-op, or part/full - time job opportunity?

Hire-a-Vol

Career Consultation

BUAD: 320

Erin Bennett
Mary Mahoney

Danny Pape

How have these resources prepared you for the internship, co-op, or part/full - time search process?

Freshman year I needed a part-time job, and I found that job through Hire-A-Vol. Through BUAD: 320 with Erin, I chose my major - Public Relations. After almost a year with my first job, they had to cut the secretary position. They gave me a two-week notice, and within that I found a job at 21st Mortgage. I was promoted to Social Media Coordinator there, and after a year and three months, I needed more experience in PR, so I attended the Communications Job Fair and met Sophie with Ackermann PR. I have held an intern position with them for two semesters. Within that time, I spoke with Mary Mahoney about working in Athletics and she connected me with my now boss.

What organization have you worked for or will you be working for and where?

During college, I've worked for Smee+Busby Architects downtown in Market Square, 21st Mortgage also downtown - two blocks from market square, Ackermann PR off of Northshore, and the athletic department.

What was your most enjoyable experience or what are most you looking forward to?

I can't say that I've had one amazing experience. I think all of my experiences have led me to where I am today. I still haven't chosen the industry I want to work in, but I definitely have options because of all the experience I have. Pretty much any success in job hunting I've had, the Center for Career Development has had a huge part. The most enjoyable people I've met are Erin and Mary. They've been two beacons of light in my professional journey. 

Keep up the great work, Ashley! 

ATTENTION: If you have any great internship/ job experiences that UT Center for Career Development played a role in helping you score and you would like to share, we would LOVE to hear from you! Email us at utcareerpeers@utk.edu for more information if you would like to be featured in our Student Success Stories segment of Big Orange Briefcase.

Yours Truly, 

Upcoming Events

What’s coming up soon in the Center for Career Development? We’ve got the next big job and internship fair right around the corner, so we hope you’re preparing to network and walk through a few doors of opportunity!

Communication Job & Internship Fair

October 21, 2015 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Thompson Boling 

The Communication Job & Internship Fair typically brings in over 50+ employers who are seeking students/alumni for full-time entry-level positions and/or internships. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with so many potential employers at one time.

Dress professionally and bring multiple copies of your resume. Visit the Center for Career Development website for resume assistance.

For a list of employers attending visit http://bit.ly/Communications2015

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Walk-In hours at the Center for Career Development with our PCA’s are held every Monday- Thursday from 1pm- 4pm and on Wednesdays 9am- 4pm. Stop by and see us for a resume critique, practice interview, job search help, or just to say hello!

Yours Truly, 

Don't Dig Yourself Into a Hole Later...Get Smart About Your Money Now!

Considering that we come to college to receive a degree that can hopefully snag us a good job with
good pay upon graduation, don’t you think it’s a bit ironic that most college students leave with more debt than they can afford to pay off upon graduation? For those of us that had to take out student loans or even have to pay mom and dad back for sending us to school, the pressure becomes real when we start seeing how much money we are entitled to pay back once we graduate. But we are here to tell you that there is hope! You don’t have to be hopelessly indebted because of college for the next year of your life. Reap the benefits of working hard in school all these years and graduate debt-free or at least as close to it as you can get. Here are a few articles that can elaborate a bit more on student debt and how to come out with less of a burden and more financially free and stable. Check them out!

Related Articles...
http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2012/10/16/10-things-college-kids-must-do-now-to-snag-a-job-post-graduation
http://www.moneycrashers.com/reduce-avoid-student-loan-debt/
http://wallstcheatsheet.com/stocks/8-tips-to-get-out-of-student-loan-debt.html/?a=viewall

Missions Expo

Looking for...

...Look no further! Attend the Missions Expo on Thursday, February 26th from 1-4 in the University Center Ballroom!

Dress Casual.

Come and Network.

See what opportunities are available!

Register at: Tiny.utk.edu/Missions

Any Questions? Contact Ty at: Tyler@Willingham.net

How to Find On-Campus Jobs

Are you a student looking for a part-time job on campus?  If so, then you are in the right place! There are a couple of ways to find on campus jobs including the Hire-A-Vol system which is always our go-to for job and interview searches.  As great as Hire-A-Vol is, not all campus jobs are listed on there.  Because of this, we also recommend looking for jobs the old fashioned way--walk in, introduce yourself, and ask if they're hiring! 

Below are some great places on campus to begin your job hunt: 

 University Center Student Employment       

The University Center (UC) hires approximately 40 students, based mainly through a Federal Work Study award. Positions in which students work involve the Sweet Shop, Post Office, Central Ticket Office, Ucopy, Administrative Offices, and the UC Down Under. All resumes must be submitted online, and all applications only become available on the website when a job opportunity is available. You can follow the job postings from the UC on Facebook, Twitter, or on the UC listserv. The link to the application website: universitycenter.utk.edu/studentemployment/

University of Tennessee Dining

 The University of Tennessee dining is the #1 employer of Students. They offer part-time jobs, internships, and full-time jobs in all UT food locations, including Grab-n-Go, Dining halls, P.O.D markets, etc. All applications and available positions are posted in the UT dining website. The link to the application website: www.utdining.com

Hodges Library

All positions that are available are shown on the website, and instructions for applying can also be found on the website. The link to application website: www.lib.utk.edu/employment/vacancies

RecSports

The RecSports department is always in search of qualified people to staff a wide variety of positions. From the part-time student assistant and graduate student to the full-time professional facilitator, the RecSports department may have the position you are in search of. Applications will be kept on file until the end of the semester in which you applied.

            The link to application website: http://recsports.utk.edu/Employment/

Student Success Center

Consider becoming a tutor and working at the SSC. Check their website to see if they are accepting applications for new tutors.

The link to application website: http://studentsuccess.utk.edu/support/tutoring/jobdescript.shtml

OIT Support

The Office of Information Technology is always looking for technologically savvy and interested students.

The link to application website: https://oit.utk.edu/employment/Pages/default.aspx

Disability Services

Note taking assistance is provided to a student whose documented disability negates or interferes with their ability to take notes.  This assistance is provided to the student for their personal study and should not be shared with other students.  ODS will pay at a rate of $8.50/HR. 

If you are a good student that consistently takes high quality, complete and legible notes, please contact odsnotetaking@utk.edu. as soon as possible to express interest in one or more of the opportunities listed below. We are hiring Note Takers on a daily basis and encourage your quick response.

The link to application website: http://ods.utk.edu/notetakers/index.php

UT Bookstore

Go into the Bookstore to apply for a position

Work Study

Check to see if you qualify for Federal Work Study. Various buildings around campus hire Work Study Students.

The link to application website: http://onestop.utk.edu/your-money/covering-costs/work-study/

UT Housing

Office Assistant (OA): The Office Assistant performs a variety of clerical and receptionist duties related to the administrative operations of the residence halls M-F between 8am and 5pm. As a student who has completed at least one academic semester of school at UT, the OA understands the interworkings of the residence halls and can effectively answer student concerns and questions.

Late Night Office Assistant (LNOA): The Late Night Office Assistant performs a variety of receptionist duties related to the front desk operations of the residence halls. The Late Night Office Assistant works flexible shift hours between 12am and 8am to maintain the security and customer service operations of the hall.

Post Office Assistant : The Post Office Assistant performs a variety of postal duties in the residence hall post office, including sorting and forwarding mail and logging packages. The Post Office Assistant must be able to sort and place mail by 2pm to adhere to federal guidelines.

The link to application website: http://uthousing.utk.edu/tnliving/work/index.shtml

Career Services

Peer Career Advisors are trained and supervised paraprofessionals who provide career assistance to other students through UT Career Services. Responsibilities of Peer Career Advisors include critiquing resumes, assisting students with the use of the Career Exploration Center, job search strategies, interview skills, and promoting UT Career Services. Hiring takes place each fall.

Come into Career Services for an application or go online.

The link to application website: http://career.utk.edu/about/peer-career-advisors/

The Daily Beacon

There are numerous opportunities for getting involved with The Daily Beacon, the campus newspaper serving the University of Tennessee Knoxville campus and surrounding community. The paper is editorially independent and is entirely student written, produced and managed.

The link to application website: http://utdailybeacon.com/staff/positions/