Job Zone E-News
Fall 2013
TOPICS: Job Zone Issue| Career Fair Debrief |
#GetLinked Campaign - NEW | Meet Ups – NEW | Digital Dirt - NEW | Upcoming
Events | Connect with us on Social Media
Job Zone
Tip: Transcript Issue
Firstly, we want to clear up
a problem some students have been having with storing a transcript from SIS
(PeopleSoft) to Job Zone.
Convert your SIS transcript to PDF first (this will avoid encryption in the PDF). We recommend Chrome as your browser – the print and save feature will give you a PDF without encryption. (Firefox does not have the same print and save feature)
Convert your SIS transcript to PDF first (this will avoid encryption in the PDF). We recommend Chrome as your browser – the print and save feature will give you a PDF without encryption. (Firefox does not have the same print and save feature)
1.
View
unofficial transcript in Chrome through SIS (PeopleSoft)
2.
In Chrome Right click and select Print, then click Change button
and select SAVE as PDF using the Chrome pull-down options. (Note:
Do not skip these steps and save the file. Also make
sure you allow pop ups).
3.
Upload this file to Job Zone
This should solve any issue you’ve been
having. Sorry for the inconvenience! Now onto some awesome news
Career Fair
Debrief
So guess what everyone? You
all broke our Career Fair record! We had 3862 attendees (students and alumni)
and 756 recruiters (that we know of) representing 250 companies and nearly 1600
interviews conducted.
We wanted to take a second to thank everyone who came, our fantastic staff, all recruiters who participated and most importantly our student volunteers. Without them, none of this would have been possible, all 200 of them. This includes volunteers, Student Ambassadors, student panelists, the Women’s Rugby Team, our “Wireless Wizards” and many more groups of students who in any way helped us.
We wanted to take a second to thank everyone who came, our fantastic staff, all recruiters who participated and most importantly our student volunteers. Without them, none of this would have been possible, all 200 of them. This includes volunteers, Student Ambassadors, student panelists, the Women’s Rugby Team, our “Wireless Wizards” and many more groups of students who in any way helped us.
They were sporting the grey and orange volunteer shirts, helping set up, clean up and assist the staff and recruiters during the event.
Make sure you come back for the Spring Career Fair!
#GetLinked
Campaign - NEW
Get Linked, Win Prizes!
You may have seen the
campaign check list during the LinkedIn photo booth at the Career Fair, so let
us elaborate on that. LinkedIn is becoming one of the most prominent platforms
for connecting people with jobs, and in the upcoming year it will be a
necessity. Start building up your LinkedIn profile and online presence NOW. To
get you motivated, we have created the #GetLinked Campaign designed to give you
a taste of what LinkedIn has at its disposal. Even better, the campaign ends
with a RAFFLE to win a FREE prize. Starting TODAY! The
prizes may include an iPod shuffle or RIT gear (fleece sweatshirt, hoodie,
etc.) You will be able to choose if you win.
Raffle check list:
Join the RIT Office of
Career Services group on LinkedIn (mandatory) AND…
Do 5 of the following 8
things:
1. Connect with 10 new people
2. Add a new section to your profile
(with content)
3. Customize your URL
4. Join a new group relating to
your field/interests (aside from our group)
5. Post 2 articles through your account
relating to your field/interests
6. Add 5 new skills that people can
endorse you
7. Post a discussion in a group
8. Update your profile picture to a
professional-looking headshot
When you are done, comment
in the manager’s choice Get Linked discussion on LinkedIn saying that you
completed the tasks.
Easy enough, right? Doing
these will only take 10 minutes of your time at most, but the impact is
exponential. We can’t see if you’ve done these things unless you join our group
(if you haven’t already) and open your privacy settings, so make sure that’s
your first priority! We encourage you to try and do the things you haven’t
already completed prior to the campaign, but if you’ve already completed some
of these tasks, they DO count towards the check list.
This is a fantastic start to
any job search; you’ll thank yourself in the near future. Also…
Make sure you follow us on
Twitter @RITCareers and look for #GetLinked for updates and
announcements. Handouts will be given out during surrounding events.
The campaign is active from 10/2 (Today) – 10/9. We will be drawing and announcing winners and prizes early on Wednesday, 10/9
The campaign is active from 10/2 (Today) – 10/9. We will be drawing and announcing winners and prizes early on Wednesday, 10/9
MEET UPS -
NEW
Something new we are trying
this year are “Meet Ups”
Instead of the generic workshop with a presentation and then a Q&A session, we are skipping right to the Q&A so we can get to what YOU want to talk about when YOU want it.
Instead of the generic workshop with a presentation and then a Q&A session, we are skipping right to the Q&A so we can get to what YOU want to talk about when YOU want it.
Every session will be hosted
by several career services experts. You can come and ask us anything about
careers, how we can help you, how to find co-ops or full-time jobs, targeting
your job search, sharpening interview skills, negotiating salaries, networking,
and the list goes on forever.
Hosts:
Dr. Manny Contomanolis, Associate VP and Director
Louise Carrese, Sr. Associate
Director for Employer Relations
Michelle Magee, Associate
Director for Student Services
Maria Richart, Associate
Director for International Outreach
When and Where:
Thursday, November 7th,
12 – 1pm
Thursday, November 21st,
12 – 1pm
Thursday, December 5th,
12 – 1pm
Thursday, December 11th,
12 – 1pm
Campus Center Reading Room
(Upstairs from the clubs office)
DIGITAL DIRT
- NEW
We all use social media,
probably even daily… maybe hourly? Well everything you do on social media stays
there and everyone sees it, including employers… 91% of them to be exact. We
will start Digital Dirt events this semester where we expose you to what
employers see when they look at your online presence. We will give you
recommendations on how to clean up your accounts. No appointment needed! Look
for our booth and stop by for a quick assessment.
Tuesday, October 8th,
12 – 1pm
SAU Lobby
Friday, October 18th,
1 – 2pm
Crossroads
Wednesday, October 23rd,
10 – 11am
Writing Center – Library
Wednesday, November 13th,
6 – 7pm
Grace Watson Hall
Thursdays, December 12th,
4 – 5pm
Grace Watson Hall
Remember… Like Vegas, what
happens on the internet, stays on the internet.
OTHER EVENTS
[for a complete list, visit http://www.rit.edu/careerevents]
Fairs
Graduate School Fair
Wednesday, October 23rd, 11am – 1pm
Fireside Lounge
Fairs
Graduate School Fair
Wednesday, October 23rd, 11am – 1pm
Fireside Lounge
Career
Exploration
Thinking of Changing Your
Major?
A 4-part info-session to help you assess alternate majors
at RIT (Attendance of all 4 parts is mandatory)
Mondays, 4 – 5pm, October 7th, October 14th
and October 21st
Bausch and Lomb Center - Room A100
OR
OR
Wednesdays, 4 – 5pm, October 30th, November 6th,
November 13th and November 20th
Bausch & Lomb Center Room A190
Graduate School: To Go or
Not to Go?
Learn about the process of selecting a grad program and
university that’s right for you, which can be very overwhelming
Friday, October 18th 3 – 4pm
Bausch & Lomb Center Room – A100
Chart Your Career Path
Learn how to gather the proper information about what
occupation is right for you with your major and your options
Thursday, November 7th, 4 – 5pm
Bausch & Lomb Center – Room A190
Job Search
Essentials
Mentoring: Your Key to
Success
Learn how mentors can help you jumpstart and advance your
career or job search
Thursday, October 17th, 12 – 1:30pm
GCCIS – Room 2400
Building a Better
Technical Resume
Presented by Thomas McCarthy, Recruiter for Modis. Learn
valuable tips on developing a technical resume from a recruiter
Friday, November 15th, 2 – 3pm
Bausch & Lomb Center – Room A100
Work Abroad
Work Abroad Info Session
Working abroad is a very exciting and rewarding
experience, but there is a lot to learn and preparation
Tuesday, October 22nd, 4 – 5pm
Bausch & Lomb Center – Room A100
OR
Friday, November 8th, 12 – 1:30pm
Bausch & Lomb Center – Room A190
Job Search
for Graduate Students
Using Social Media for
Your Job Search
Thursday, October 10th, 1 – 1:50pm
Carlson Auditorium – Room 1125
How to Write a CV
Thursday, November 14th, 2 – 2:50pm
Effective Job Search
Strategies
Monday, December 9th, 3 – 3:50pm
Carlson Auditorium – Room 1125
Connect With
Us On Social Media
In the Office of Cooperative Education and Career Services,
we strive to provide effective and personalized career education. One way we do
that is by connecting with students, alumni, employers and community partners
in their own language and on their own timeframe – through social media! We use
social media to share information and events, create conversation and interchange,
and respond to questions and feedback! We want to be the platform for employers
to connect to YOU, and you all to connect to each other and our office. Visit
our official accounts and join the exchange! Links to all of our social media
sites can be found on our home page, http://www.rit.edu/emcs/oce/
We’re on Twitter
Co-op & Career Services uses Twitter to share the latest
information, pictures, and resources throughout the day and during career events.
We frequently feature advice, articles, employer visits, key dates, live
tweeting of events and sometimes even giveaways. We like to converse with
students and alumni by answering questions and tweeting back. Twitter is the
most personal of all our accounts, so it’s the best to get primary information
from us and directly connect to employers. Follow our account, @RITCareers
We Have an Interest in Pinterest
Food, art, fashion – and now career inspiration. Co-op &
Career Services has joined Pinterest. Discover the latest advice on interview
attire, resume writing, and words of encouragement like this: “If you can dream
it, you can do it.” These words from Walt Disney are enough to get me through
interviews! Find the latest career tips by following and repinning our boards, http://pinterest.com/ritcareerserv
Don’t Be Left Out: Become LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a professional networking site that allows you
to connect with like-minded professionals, groups, and discussions. Networking
is a key component of job and co-op searches; so begin now. Connect with Co-op
and Career Service’s LinkedIn group, along with over 3,000 students, alumni,
and employers! We have up-to-date job postings and discussions waiting for you.
Visit http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=4577501&trk=anet_ug_hm
Become a part of our timeline
We like you, will you like us on Facebook? Find the latest
information about Co-op & Career Services events. We welcome shares, likes,
comments, any engagement from you! Connect with our Co-op & Career Services
Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/RITCareerServices
Be our “You” in “Youtube”
RIT’s Co-op & Career Services’ Career Channel provides
relevant and engaging videos on job search strategies, career fair, interview
tips, and much more. Videos feature our staff, co-op students, alumni,
recruiters, and employers. You should view our videos and improve your skills!
Visit www.youtube.com/user/RITCoopCareer
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