Senior Stress: Leaving BW, now what?

Senior Stress: Leaving BW, now what?

A special event presented by Career Services & Counseling Services - just for graduating seniors.

Join Career Services & Counseling Services to have graduation cake and celebrate YOU!

The thought of graduation is exciting but can also bring anxiety and uncertainty. In this program, we'll talk about:
• The stress of change and hope to manage it
• Action steps to achieve your career goals
 • Making the transition from college to career  

WHERE & WHEN:
Tuesday, April 9th, 2013
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Student Union, Sandstone 1

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Get prepared for the Graduate School Fair!

Have you ever thought about or are you planning on going to graduate school? Then the 4th Annual Graduate School Fair would be the perfect event for you. The Fair will be held on Tuesday October 2nd from 5-7pm in the Center for Innovation & Growth (CIG). Over 100 programs will be represented in a variety of disciplines. Better yet - for every event you attend (see the events listed below), you are entered for a chance to win a FREE Kaplan comprehensive prep course of your choice - a prize worth a value of up to $2,099!

So what can you do to help you be prepared? Here are some helpful tips:
• Pre-register on BW Career Network.
• Pick out a nice, business casual outfit to wear.
• Know what schools are attending & make a list of the schools you would like to meet.
• Research the schools you plan to meet/visit.
• Attend programs held by Career Services to help you with your prep.

Graduate School Workshop Everything you wanted to know about entrance exams
Thursday, September 27th
12 - 1 pm Malicky, Room 114

Kaplan Graduate School Practice Exam Session: GRE, LSAT & MCAT
Saturday, September 29th
Math and Computer Science Building (MACS)
Students will be preassigned a starting time

For more information you can visit BWCN or contact Career Services at 440.826.2101 | email career@bw.edu

Mentoring Relationships: what is a mentor and how do you find one

As you may know a major part of your college career is building your network. There are various ways you can build professional relationships and one of those ways is with the help of a mentor. Just as a professor provides you with the educational aspect you need to succeed in college your mentor will provide you with the professional aspect.
Your mentor should be someone you trust and someone who would be able to give you advice in your relative career or field through their own experiences and contacts. One way you can find a mentor is through the Career Services Office online tool Career Connections which can be found on the Baldin-Wallace Career Network. On this website you will have the opportunity to choose from various persons who are all willing to mentor students.
Stop by the office to make an appointment with a Career Advisor to learn more about getting a mentor!

Government Jobs

While in the midst of your job search, remember that government jobs are always available. Government opportunities encompass all majors. To further investigate, I would suggest using www.usajobs.org. This site allows job seekers to search for jobs all over the country in numerous fields and departments. Divided into sections for specific populations (veterans, individuals with disabilities, senior executives , students and recent grads), this website serves a wide range of people. The Students and Recent Grad section contains information on how to search and apply for government jobs or programs. This is a great resource for those interested in working for the government.

Check out the website www.usajobs.gov . If you find a position of interest, print it out and make an appointment with a career advisor. Career Services can help with the steps involved in applying for the position. Our office is located in Room 104, Bonds, and our phone number is 440.826.2101.

The Annual Graduation Fair 2012

Are you graduating this May and are looking for some help in preparing for commencement? Then The Annual Graduation Fair is the event for you.

Campus Departments will be present as well as bookstore staff to help with ordering your gown, cap, and whatever else you may need for the "big day"!

What else can you look forward to?
- Senior Class - Learn about this year's class gift and the annual party
- Alumni/ YJ4L - Connect and network with your Yellow Jacket Nation!
- Financial Aid - Learn about what you need to do before and after graduation
- Career Services - Learn about "Moving On: From College to Career" and more!
- Check out the schedule of Commencement Weekend 2012!
- View the Commencement Weekend 2011 slide show!
- Enter the drawing for great prizes
- Light lunch provided 12 to 2 p.m., Refreshments 4 to 6 p.m. - FREE

The When & Where:
Tuesday, February 21st
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Student Union, Sandstone 3

PREREGISTER NOW WITH THE BOOKSTORE
Respond to your email invitation to preregister. Any questions/concerns can be directed at bookstor@bw.edu

For more information:
Annual Graduation Fair (for students graduating in May 2012)

Graduate School Workshop Part 2 TODAY! 12-1pm Malicky 16

Now that you've made the decision to further your education and attend graduate school, why not let Career Services and Kaplan assist you with finding the perfect program for you and mastering the application process!

Join representatives from Career Services and Kaplan TODAY from 12-1pm in Malicky 16 for the Graduate School Worksop Part 2.

The graduate school process does not have to overwhelm you.

Don't miss this great opportunity to learn what graduate schools expect and need from you.

Hope to see you there!

Interview Tips

Interviews may be the most nerve racking part of finding that dream job, but with proper preparation, you can turn that dreadful interview into the first step to obtaining that job! The fist step to take is to do your research! If you don't come prepared for an interview, this gives the impression that you will not come to the job prepared as well. Next, practice your 30-second elevator speech. This will showcase your talents and experiences and allow employers to have a quick glimpse at your acheivements. Lastly, during the interview answer all questions honestly and to the point. Also, provide examples to support your answers. Try not to hesitate, or avoid answering questions. The more confident you are with yourself, the more confident you will appear to employers! I personally have learned from my own mistakes. In past interviews, to make myself seem more interested, I would as numerous questions, even if they do not pertain to the job I was being interviewed for. Instead of appearing interested, I know now I was asking far too many irrelevant questions. My personal tip is to ask questions but limit them and make sure they are relevant to your specific job and the company.

To help students with the fear or anxiety about interviews, Career Services is hosting an Interview Prep Workshop For All Majors next Tuesday in the Union.

Time: 12-1pm
Date: November 8th
Location: Student Union, Sandstone 1