Career Services Office
GCCSO Update - February 11, 2008
Topics in this issue:
- Thesis Deposit Workshop
- Graduate College Professional Development Workshops
- ICES to IEF: Assessing Your Teaching
- Get the Edge: Image Strategies and Networking Skills
- Recent Articles about Careers and Job Search Strategies
- International Career Program
- The WCF Virtual Job Fair
- The Graduate College Career Services Office
1. THESIS DEPOSIT WORKSHOP
Thursday, February 21
5:00-6:30 p.m.
407 Illini Union
All doctoral students and most master's students must deposit a thesis or dissertation in order to complete their degree. This workshop will cover the deadlines, required deposit materials, and basic formatting rules in effect for the current deposit period. It is designed to provide graduate students with the key information they need to achieve a successful, low-stress deposit and graduation experience. No registration is necessary.
2. GRADUATE COLLEGE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
The Art & Science of Job Offer Negotiation
Tuesday, February 12
3:00-4:30 p.m.
407 Illini Union
So you've received the job offer...now what? Employers frequently offer less than they ultimately expect to pay in salary and compensation because they assume you will negotiate. Learn more about how and what to negotiate at this informative workshop facilitated by Dr. Gregory Northcraft, author of Get Paid What You're Worth: The Expert Negotiators' Guide to Salary and Compensation. Dr. Northcraft is a professor in the Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations and the Harry Gray Professor of Executive Leadership, Department of Business Administration.
CVs and Cover Letters
Wednesday, February 13
3:00-4:30 p.m.
407 Illini Union
A Curriculum Vitae (CV) is a comprehensive, biographical statement emphasizing one's professional qualifications and activities. In general, curricula vitae are three or more pages in length, and are used primarily for applications for academic positions. This workshop will discuss when the CV is appropriate, provide guidelines for preparation and organization, and offer suggestions for writing an accompanying cover letter.
Resumes and Cover Letters
Tuesday, February 19
3:00-4:30pm
407 Illini Union
Academic job searches require a curriculum vitae, but career opportunities with non-academic organizations require a resume and a clear understanding of the skills non-academic employers are seeking. This workshop will discuss the differences between the curriculum vitae and the resume, help graduate students highlight their transferable skills in resume format, discuss the different types of resumes, and provide suggestions for formatting and self-promotion. Cover letter writing will also be discussed. Resume writing resources are also available online at www.grad.uiuc.edu/careerservices/nonacademic/resumes/ResumeHandout.pdf
For a listing of additional professional development workshops sponsored by the Graduate College Career Services Office, visit www.grad.uiuc.edu/mastercalendar.
3. ICES to IEF: ASSISTING YOUR TEACHING
Friday, February 15, 2008
Noon-1:00 p.m.
165 Everitt Lab
Learn how to interpret you "Instructor & Course Evaluation System" (ICES) results, and how to design you own "Informal Early Feedback" (IEF) course evaluation based on your ICES results. Understanding these evaluations helps to improve teaching skills. This workshop counts toward GTC/AGTC credit and is co-sponsored by the College Teaching Effectiveness Network (CTEN) and the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE).
For information about upcoming CTEN seminars visit https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ro/www/CollegeTeachingEffectivenessNetwork/
4. GET THE EDGE: IMAGE STRATEGIES AND NETWORKING SKILLS
Tuesday, February 26
5:00-6:30 p.m.
100 Noyes Laboratory
It takes more than just technical skills to succeed in today's marketplace. Learn how to make an impact and stand out from the crowd. This workshop for Illinois graduate students will teach you how to make a positive first impression, how to dress for success, and how to network and work the room with ease. Get the edge you need to succeed!
Workshop facilitator Jill Bremer of Bremer Communications has appeared as a trainer and speaker for corporations and organizations throughout the country. She has appeared on the Today show and CNBC and is frequently quoted in major publications. She is the co-author of Its Your Move: Dealing Yourself the Best Cards in Life and Work and a contributing author for Rude Awakenings: Overcoming the Civility Crisis in the Workplace.
Co-sponsored by the Graduate College, the Roy J. Carver Biotechnology Career Services Office, and the School of Chemical Sciences Career Counseling and Placement Services Office.
5. RECENT ARTICLES ABOUT CAREERS AND JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES
The Interview Circuit
An economist sets out to see the world, meet people, and persuade them to hire him.
http://chronicle.com/jobs/news/2008/02/2008020701c/careers.html
On the Market in Europe, Part 2
A Ph.D. in sociology dreams of finding a single search engine that would include job openings across the continent.
http://chronicle.com/jobs/news/2008/02/2008020601c/careers.html
The Art of Good Conferencing
Learning how to get the most out of an academic meeting has become an essential skill.
http://chronicle.com/jobs/news/2008/02/2008020401c/careers.html
6. INTERNATIONAL CAREER PROGRAM
Global Career Skills: Advice for anyone considering going abroad to Study, Volunteer, Intern, Teach, Travel or Work!
Wednesday, March 5
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Illini Union, Room A
Learn about international careers from best selling author Jean-Marc Hachey and his book The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas. Discover what skills are required to be successful overseas, long-term career strategies, how to gain international experience and build an "International I.Q." Mr. Hachey will also present an overview of the international job-hunting process, including the differences between an international and domestic resume. Hachey's seminars are brimming with practical tips, expert advice and humorous stories to help you go abroad and prepare for work in the new global economy. This 2-hour seminar includes a 15-minute question period. Handouts will be distributed. Mr. Hachey's 1,800-page guide will be available at a $20 discount for $40.
The International Job Search: Selling Your Skills and Writing International Resumes.
Thursday, March 6
6:00-8:00 p.m.
100 Gregory Hall
Jean-Marc Hachey will expand on his previous seminar with detailed information on international resumes and job-hunting strategies. This seminar is of particular interest to business students, graduate students, 4th-year undergraduates with international experience as well as to international students who wish to understand the North American job hunting style. Learn the step-by-step strategies for finding international work. Discover how to target your job search and sell your international skills. Review in detail each element of the international resume. This 2-hour seminar includes a 15-minute question period. Handouts will be distributed.
7.WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA VIRTUAL JOB FAIR
WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA (WCF), the Orlando area's regional workforce expert, is hosting a Virtual Job Fair, Monday, February, 25 through Friday, February 29 (24-hours a day. Job seeker simply log on to www.WorkforceCentralFlorida.com/jobfair, review a wide variety of job listings and post their resumes. There is no cost to participate. Contact Wendy Jo Moyer, wjmoyer@wcfla.com with questions or if you need additional information.
8. THE GRADUATE COLLEGE CAREER SERVICES OFFICE
The Graduate College Career Services Office (GCCSO) assists University of Illinois graduate students with decision making and planning for career paths both within and beyond the academy. It is a centralized resource for graduate students from all disciplines, with services focused especially on the needs of graduate students in the humanities, the social sciences, the fine arts, and other areas in which students are not presently served by dedicated, discipline-based career services offices. GCCSO staff provides advising, special programs, resources, and referrals to help students with career choices and with the job search. For more information, see www.grad.uiuc.edu/careerservices/.
Career Services Office
The Graduate College
801 South Wright Street
204 Coble Hall, MC-322
Champaign, IL 61820-6210
Phone: (217) 333-4610
Fax: (217) 333-8019
GradCareerServices@uiuc.edu
