October 3, 2007

Below are the items for this Career Resources Edition of the ODS News!

1.      Huntington Bank is Sponsoring a Mock Interview and Resume Feedback Lunch Event!

2.  Career Connections is available for you and your Career Services Needs!

3.  Here’s a List of Upcoming University Career Fairs!

4.  Young Adult Transition Corp is now Hiring for Part-time Positions!

5.  Career Panel for Graduate Students!

6.  Federal Job Opportunity! NAVAIR to be at Career Fair 10/4/07!



1.
Huntington Bank’s Mock Interview and Resume Feedback Lunch Event!


In recognition of October as National Disability Awareness Month, Huntington Bank and ODS are providing you with 2 career services opportunities on Wednesday
October, 17th, 2007! You can participate in a mock interview to practice interviewing skills and to receive feedback on how you perform during the interview process.

 

You can also schedule time to bring in your resume and cover letter for Huntington Bank and ODS staff to review and provide positive feedback.

 

To schedule an individual appointment, please email staffing@huntington.com or hall.1270@osu.edu. When you do, be sure to:

1. Indicate mock interview or resume feedback (or both)

2. Indicate your top three schedule choices Appointments available at: 11:00, 11:20, 11:40 12:00, 12:20, 12:40 1:00, 1:20, 1:40

 

Both opportunities will occur at the Office for Disability Services in 150 Pomerene Hall.  Questions? Call Enjie Hall or Chris Keck 292-3307.

 

Lunch will be provided! Space is limited, so call set up your appointment now!


 
2.  Career Connections is available for you and your Career Services Needs!

Career Connection’s Vision

The vision of Career Connections is to empower students to make lifelong, responsible and meaningful choices in a global and dynamic world.

Career Connection’s Mission

The mission of Career Connections is to serve the career development needs of OSU students by providing high quality and diversity-sensitive services through counseling, consultation and lasting partnerships, designed to facilitate learning and advance well-being, purpose, identity development and citizenship.

We assist students achieve successful outcomes by:

  • Connecting students' interests, values, skills and personality with the world of work.
  • Aiding development of students' interests by exploring various majors and careers.
  • Encouraging students to test their ideas with internships, informational interviews, volunteering, and extracurricular activities.
  • Providing customized attention to resumes, vitas, job search letters, and interviewing skills.
  • Listening and helping with personal concerns that relate to career decisions.
  • Assisting students' implementation of decisions by learning how to conduct a job search or plan for graduate or professional school.
  • Informing students about the University's employment assistance services.

How to Find Us

You can find us on the second floor of the Younkin Success Center (1640 Neil Avenue).  Career Counselors are available by appointment or during walk-in hours on:

 

Monday & Wednesday from 2 – 4 p.m.,

 

Tuesday & Thursday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.  

 

Friday 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 

 

To schedule an appointment, call (614) 688-3898.  Our appointment hours are from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.



3.  Here’s a List of Upcoming University Career Fairs!

 

OCTOBER 2007

 

October 4, 2007

*Targets Engineering students

Engineering EXPO Career Fair

http://engexpo.osu.edu/

 

Engineer’s Council

614-371-2723

 

 

October 9, 2007

*Undergraduate and MBA students in Logistics and Management

 

Transportation & Logistics Association Career Fair 

The Blackwell Inn Ballrooms

www.osutla.com

 

Andy Maze - osulogisticscareerfair@gmail.com 

 

October 10 &11, 2007

*Fisher College of Business students only

Fisher College of Business Fall Career Fair

http://fisher.osu.edu/services/career-services/career-fairs/  

 

 

Pam Park-Curry

614-292-8616

Park-curry.1@osu.edu

October 17, 2007

*All OSU students are welcome

The Graduate and Professional School Expo

www.ccs.ohio-state.edu/gradexpo

       
Ana Berrios-Allison
aberrios@studentaffairs.osu.edu

TBD

*All Biological and Chemistry majors

Bioscience Career Fair

Hilton Columbus at Easton

www.omeris.org/careerfair.asp

 
BioOhio
614-675-3686, x1004

 

NOVEMBER 2007

November 6, 2007 (tentative date)

   *All OSU Students Welcome


Law
School
Fair

  

             Ryan Heitkamp

          Heitkamp.12@osu.edu

November 6-8, 2007

*All OSU students are welcome

College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the School of Natural Resources Career Expo

http://cfaes.osu.edu/careerexpo/

Marissa Berry

614-292-1589

Berry.200@osu.edu


November 8, 2007

*All OSU students are welcome

Consumer Sciences Career Fair

http://ehe.osu.edu/career-services/events.cfm

http://hec.osu.edu/cs/careers/cs-career-fair.php

Nancy Dugan

614-292-3088

Dugan.2@osu.edu


November 13, 2007

*All OSU students are welcome


Human Services Career Fair

http://ehe.osu.edu/career-services/events.cfm

Jean Wyer

614-688-5663

Wyer.6@osu.edu

 

 

 


 

4. Young Adult Transition Corp is now Hiring for Part-time Positions!

 

Are you looking for a part-time position working with young adults with disabilities?  If so, Young Adult Transition Corps (YATC) may be for you!  YATC is an AmeriCorps program of the OSU Nisonger Center serving young adults with disabilities who are in transition from school to adult life.  We are currently looking for a dedicated team-player who will mentor young adults and engage them in activities that promote community service, community access, and social skill building.  If you or someone you know might be interested in a year of service with YATC, please visit our website at www.YATCOhio.org or contact Jillian Ober at 614.247.6392 phone/TTY, 888.435.6084 TextNet, or ober.7@osu.edu.  We look forward to hearing from you!


 

5. Career Panel for Graduate Students! 

 

Are you curious about career opportunities beyond academia?

Do you wonder how you can make a transition into another career?

Then come learn from those who have made a career transition at the Career Panel for Graduate Students!

 

Ohio State's Career Connection office and the Graduate School are sponsoring a panel discussion about career possibilities beyond those in the academy. A panel of former graduate students from Chemistry, Molecular Genetics, Engineering, Sociology, and English will talk about career options, search strategies, and how to market graduate degrees and experiences.

 

 Date: Tuesday, October 9th, 2007

Time: 4:30-6:00PM

Location: Younkin Success Center

Contact: Stacie Stormer.

 

Register by October 7th at www.gradsch.ohio-state.edu/eventregistration/


 

6. Federal Job Opportunity! NAVAIR to be at Career Fair 10/4/07!

NAVAIR will be participating in the upcoming Engineering EXPO Career Fair at Ohio State on October 4, 2007.  We are continuing our efforts to target a wider scientist, engineering, business and logistics candidate pool.  We are interested in all potential candidates for full-time, co-op and summer-hire entry level opportunities. 


Prior to the career fair, we would like to receive resumes from students
in science (computer, chemistry, mathematics, etc.), engineering (mechanical, aerospace, electrical, etc.), business management and business administration majors.  This will enable NAVAIR to identify qualified candidates and possibly pre-schedule interviews for the day of the career fair.  Resumes may be sent to Paula Hummer in the NAVAIR College Recruitment Office.  My e-mail address is paula.hummer.ctr@navy.mil.


NAVAIR is located at sites throughout the nation and is committed to employing the most diverse workforce. NAVAIR develops, acquires and supports aircraft and weapons technology for the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and the Department of Defense, providing our Sailors and Marines with the equipment and training they need to fly, fight and win!  With a workforce of over 27,000 military and civilian program managers, engineers, acquisition experts, test pilots, logisticians, contract specialists, and budget analysts, NAVAIR supports the Navy and Marine Corps mission, and is actively seeking civilian professionals to join our team. 


NAVAIR offers excellent health, life insurance, retirement and leave benefits.  Opportunities exist with the federal government for geographic mobility, opportunities for advancement, as well as, training options either within a specific career path or in other career fields.

 

Please visit the website mentioned earlier at http://jobs.navair.navy.mil.  Please note our location is not actively pulling resumes from our website application, so once again, please send your resumes, directly to Paula Hummer:  paula.hummer.ctr@navy.mil.

 

Thank you for your time.