Impact Careers Week

IMPACT CAREERS WEEK 2016

Are you seeking to make an impact on campus, in Knoxville, or in your personal careers? Join the Center for Career Development March 28^th - April 1^st   for Impact Week! These facilitated networking events are brought directly from employers and organizations who are apart of mental health, social services, environmental/sustainability, and non-profit organizations. You will have the opportunity to learn about career paths, volunteer, and internship programs.  Attached is a list of each day’s theme! The Center of Career Development welcomes you, and we hope to see you making an impact in not only your lives, but that of others as well!

By: Na'Sha Austin

Success Story: Haverley Greene

KEY TO SUCCESS: Haverley Greene 

What Center for Career Development resources have you used that led to an internship, co-op, or part/full - time job opportunity?

Hire-a-Vol, Career counselor, & Networking sessions

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

I felt very confident going to interviews with high level people because I had already gotten to shake the hands of many executives through UT’s Center for Career Development programs and practice speaking and interviewing.

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

I have held an internship with Lowe's in North Carolina, and I have gotten my first post-graduate job (in December!!) with Amazon.

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

I have always loved the events put on by the Center for Career Development office. Specifically, the career fairs and the supply chain forum networking sessions. I am looking forward to mentoring other juniors and seniors in my field long after I have transitioned into being a UT alum.

Summer Internships

The school year is finally coming to a close and for many of you, the next big thing on your calendar is starting your summer internship. Whether this is your first experience interning or you've become a seasoned pro, we found some useful articles that will help keep both the professional and fun sides of your intern experience in perspective. From the attitudes you should have to the initiative you should be taking, these articles aim to boost up your confidence and give you the inside scoop on how to really impress your employers and maximize your time while interning. And of course, we cannot let you go out into the world without emphasizing the importance of networking during this time. We hope this will shed some light and remember, we at the Career Services office are rooting for you! So, make yourself, and us, look good. ;-)

Related Articles:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/18/internships-guide-advice_n_1607683.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/11/advice-to-crush-your-internship_n_5568495.html

Networking in Neyland

Networking in Neyland is happening TONIGHT! UT Alumni will be waiting and eager to meet all of you students following in their footsteps. Head down to Neyland Stadium (Gate 19) at 6:30 to meet professionals who were once Undergraduates at UT. There will be professionals from various fields available so this is a great opportunity to grow your network while gaining valuable advice! Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! Vols help Vols!

Event Details

When: Thursday, April 9th 6:30pm-8:00pm

Where: Terrace Level at Neyland Stadium (Gate 19)

Who: Juniors and Senior

Dress: Business Casual

REGISTER through Hire-A-Vol

5 Signs You're A Bad Networker

You don’t do it.

We’ll go ahead and get the obvious one out of the way. You can’t be good at something that you don’t do. 

You have an on/off switch for networking.

Here’s a scientific equation for you:

  You + People= Networking

It’s easy for job-seekers, especially students, to think of networking as being one of two different worlds. There are the people who you dress up for and there are those that you don’t.  Unfortunately, you’re always networking yourself, whether it be on Social Media, on campus, or even on vacation!

You  have a phobia of meeting employers.

Employers are people, too. For the most part, they understand the position that College Students are in. Even more comforting to know, employers LOVE talking about what they do! Ask them “Tell me about what you do,” and what the magic happen! 

You think you’re the star.

Just like every other job searching technique, networking requires that you don’t view your needs as priority over the company’s needs. You are there to fill their spot and to make an impact for THEM. Not the other way around. So please, let’s hold off on your salary and vacation requirements.

You don’t think you need to network.

Are you a freshman? Network. Do you have a great Resume already? Network. Already have a job? Network. Networking builds connections that lasts a life-time. You never know when you’ll need it.

Need help with Networking? Can’t find any opportunities to meet some prime networkers? Sign up on Hire-A-Vol for “Networking at Neyland” on April 9^th!  

Job Fair Tips

The job fair is TOMORROW from 2-6pm. Are you nervous? Don’t be. You might think this is your only shot to get that internship you’ve been wanting... Or your last chance to get a job before you graduate, but it’s not. Relax. Take this is for what it is—an opportunity to build your network and see what’s out there. There are ways to make yourself stand out from the other students at the job fair, such as:

·         Create a plan for the job fair.

·         Use an “elevator pitch”.

·         ALWAYS remember to get a business card!

This week in Career Services...

Diversity Job Fair                                      February 10^th 3-5pm                             Thompson Boling Arena

Spring Job & Internship Fair              February 11^th 2-6pm                             Thompson Boling Arena