The Objective

You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.
-Winston Churchill

Have you been wondering how you can get involved with your community, network, and gain valuable experience? Your question can be answered by volunteering! Becoming a volunteer is an easy way to grow professionally and personally.

GCRC will be hosting its annual Government Career Fair on Thursday, November 5, 2009 from 1 pm - 4 pm at National-Louis University, Chicago Campus, 122 S. Michigan Avenue.

November is National Career Development Month. Throughout November we will feature a variety of topics to assist you in your career quest. Today feature is about first impressions. Keep reading for more info....

Here at the Office of Career Services we offer many services that can help you launch your career. You can set a mock-interview, have you resume critiqued, and much more. Yet there are other resources beyond the scope of UIC! Here is a list of some websites to check out!

Learn how to use your every day skills in discovering the age-old secret to getting you that job!

Just because you're not learning something in class doesn't mean it's not valuable.  UIC offers a wealth of out of class information that can be helpful in your career development.  lynda.com is one such resource.

Hi everyone,

I'm facilitating a webinar that you might be interested in. Feel free to
join me tomorrow at 3:30. Space is limited to the first 30 participants!

Next week there's a company info session, 2 job fairs, a webinar, and an interview skills workshop.

HSBC Bank - International Management Programme
October 20, 2009 at 4:00 to 4:00 PM
SCE Student Center East
White Oak Room - AB
RSVP in UICcareers.com or email im.recruitment@hsbc.com

TODAY is the The 2009 Chicago Graduate & Professional School Fair! IT'S FREE and open to everyone. Come check out over 200 programs. Details can be found at http://chicagogradfair.ocs.uic.edu

The Graduate & Professional Fair is Tomorrow, October 8th! Come check out over 200 programs FREE! All are welcome. The event will be held at the UIC Forum from 3pm to 7pm! See you there!

The Internet has changed the way people both do business and look for work. Online networking sites can be great tools for job seekers. LinkedIn, MySpace and Facebook are just a few of the sites that can help get the word out and be a forum to ask for assistance. Yet, in the age of information overload, jobseekers must be aware that social sites can effectively replace an in-person first impression and should be edited rigorously.

The Student Employment Office would also like to invite you to attend our....

RESUME & COVER LETTER WORKSHOP
Thursday, October 8, 2009
3:30pm-5:00pm
Student Center East, 713

The OCS is proud to launch our new series "Webinar Wednesdays". Every Wednesday we will offer a workshop via the web also known as a webinar. Webinars are seminars you can interact with online while you listen with your phone.They are a great way to get information quickly and conveniently. Topics vary each week.

Tomorrow is the Diversity Job Fair from 10am to 2:30pm in SCE, Illinois Room.

The OCS has coordinated with over 60 companies to host the Diversity Career Fair. All are welcome. Alumni and current students are admitted for free! Make sure to bring copies of your resume and dress to impress.

Learn how to make the Fall Diversity Career Fair work for you! Join the OCS today for the "How to Work a Job Fair" workshop presented by the LaSalle Network. The event is from 3pm to 4pm in SSB meeting room C.

Are you a December 2009, May 2010, or August 2010 graduate? Are you going to work full time after graduation? Let us help . . .

Finding a fulfilling and profitable job takes work! Here at the Office of Career Services, we have tools and resources to help Graduate and Professional students and seniors. Now that classes are in full swing, it is time to utilize our services! Next week we have an event or seminar happening EVERY DAY. Make time this upcoming week to begin your career quest. Remember, if you would like to apply for positions that offer on-campus interviews, you must be registered with the Office of Career Services. The first step is to come to a Career Preparation or Career Services Orientation Seminar.

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Right now I'm popping popcorn . . .

DE-MYSTIFYING THE ACADEMIC JOB MARKET
in the Social Sciences, Humanities & Education
Wednesday Workshop Series

Presented by: Myrna Garca, Academic Center for Excellence & Elizabeth Herrera, Office of Career Services

Join us for UIC Career Services 1st Webinar Workshop!

Are you a freshman, sophomore, or junior?
Are you prepared for a career before your senior year?
Are you a senior needing last minute career preparation?

If so, then come attend this workshop that will explain the
necessary steps for a successful career plan while still in college!

The second week of classes will be full of firsts for the Student Employment Office and the Office of Career Services, including our first job fair of the year and the first in our new webinar series.

My name is Allison Zures and I am the new Graduate Assistant for the Office of Career Services. I am originally from Southern California and moved to Chicago four years ago. I completed my undergraduate coursework at the University of Southern California. While at USC I received a Bachelors degree in Art History with a minor in English Literature. I am currently pursuing a Masters degree here at UIC in Education: Instructional Leadership and Educational Studies.

I am thrilled to be working in the Office of Career Services both because of the numerous resources we offer and my own personal experience. When I graduated from college I had no idea what to look for in a career! Marketable skills, action verbs, and salary negotiation were quite scary for me and I was intimidated by the prospect of transitioning into a profession. I still regret not utilizing the services that my college offered more frequently. Now I get to help students not make that same mistake!

I strongly encourage you to stop by our office and find out about all the resources available to assist you in finding a fulfilling and profitable career. It is never too early to sharpened your job-seeking skills. Stop by SSB 3050 to discover more. I look forward to meeting you! Have a great first week of classes.

Sincerely,

Allison Zures

Come on in from the rain and have some popcorn.  Today and next Wednesday we're having popcorn days.  Freshly popped popcorn will be available from 1:30pm to 3:30pm in the UIC Office of Career Services (SSB 3050) and the UIC Student Employment Office (SSB 2100).

Wednesday 9/26/09 and 9/2/09 we're having popcorn days.  Stop by the Office of Career Services in SSB 3050 or the Student Employment Office in SSB 2100 for freshly popped popcorn between 1:30pm and 3:30pm.

Welcome to the blog for the UIC Office of Career Services.  The goal of this blog is to update you on our activities and events as well as share pertinent career and job search information.  We plan to update our blog at least once a week, hopefully more.