ALERT: Spring 2003
SPECIAL DATES FOR EMPLOYER INVOLVEMENT SPRING 2003 April 7-May 30 On-Campus Recruiting for spring April 9 Bearcat Trackers Careerfest April 14-18 Videotaped Mock Interviews April 22 Recruiter Spotlight May 6 International Career Forum May 7 Career Navigator Professional Forum May 19-23 Videotaped Mock Interviews JUMP IN: RECRUIT THE BEST! Do you want to hire top graduates of 2003 and 2004? This spring, CDC's Bearcat Trackers Careerfest is scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 2003--a great way to fill your current job openings, to identify candidates for your June 2004 hiring, and to increase your visibility on campus! Connect with the best and the brightest candidates during the career fair by:
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obtaining resumes from students of interest sharing information about your hiring needs, openings, and job requirements with students of the class of 2004.
CDC's On-Campus Recruiting team is encouraging UC students to sign-up early for oncampus recruiting. CDC will have a special registration table at BTC 2003. Students who register now will be ready to go when fall 2003 recruiting begins on October 6. Coupled with the Bearcat Trackers Careerfest, an on-campus recruiting visit in the fall quarter is an excellent strategy for hiring the best UC graduates. To register for Bearcat Trackers Careerfest, click here. For information regarding Bearcat Trackers Careerfest, contact Julia Larson: julia.larson@uc.edu. For information regarding on-campus recruiting, contact Beverly English at beverly.english@uc.edu.
BEARCAT TRACKERS CAREERFEST (BTC): April 9, 2003 The Career Development Center at the University of Cincinnati presents the Bearcat Trackers Careerfest 2003. Theme: “Build Your Future” Day: Wednesday, April 9, 2003 Time: 12:00 noon until 4:00 pm Employers will connect with UC students as they search for positions – full-time, parttime, seasonal, and internship. BTC attracts up to 1,000 students and 100 employers annually. On-line registration for Bearcat Trackers Careerfest is now available to employers. Deadline for registration is April 2, 2003. To register online, complete the following steps: 1) visit CDC’s website and register for CDC’s new Event and Communication Manager system a) go to www.uc.edu/career b) click on Employers c) click on Career Fairs d) click on “To register for a career fair, click here” e) click on Online Registration (under Bearcat Trackers Careerfest), and 2) register for BTC -- or for your choice of recruiting events. CDC welcomes your participation in Bearcat Trackers Careerfest 2003!
CDC'S 2003 VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR--A GREAT SUCCESS! CDC’s Virtual Career Fair (VCF) once again provided the best service possible utilizing state of the art technology! VCF featured full-time, part-time, and summer jobs, as well as internships. This year, participation included: • 48 employers from California, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Massachusetts, District of Columbia and New York • 1585 currently enrolled UC student participants • 498 UC alumni participants The Virtual Career Fair is a convenient, cost-effective way for employers to make contact with UC’s diverse and talented students and alumni. You can participate without ever having to leave your desk, so there are no associated travel costs. Students and alumni are granted 8 full days of 24-hour access to job opportunities with the ability to apply online. Please plan on joining us for next year's Virtual Career Fair, scheduled February 9-13, 2004. A special thank you to VCF coordinator, Patti Carroll, for a job well done! For more information on Virtual Career Fair, contact Patti Carroll at (513) 556-0313.
CDC EXPLORES WITH MARCO POLO TO REACH STUDENTS What do Disney, Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, and the University of Cincinnati have in common? Marco Polo Explorers! This organization, founded by Mr. Marc Marsan, fosters creative approaches to marketing and has worked with all of these to improve their marketing. Marc has been featured on "The View," "Montel Williams," and "MTV." He is the author of "Who are You When Nobody is Looking," and "Think Naked," which will be in bookstores this month. CDC's own Feryal Khan conducted research for this book and made the connection between CDC and this unique marketing company. In an extremely informal setting, a pro-bono two-hour session helped CDC brainstorm new ideas to market our services to UC students. We began our exploration with an ice-breaker, and quickly journeyed to highlight companies that are experts in communicating their messages. Marc asked us to identify what can be learned from other successful marketing campaigns and emphasized the importance of stepping outside of our comfort zone--comparing CDC with corporate entities instead of other universities. Marc emphasized the importance of developing our "high concept"-- our mantra, visceral, or texture. He asked us to define the heart and soul of our department. The majority of us agreed that the heart & soul of CDC is to help students become the most marketable product for the employer. Part of that work is to welcome the best employers to campus and to be their first point of contact. Benefits for employers include visibility to students and access to the best student candidates. Our successful session has already resulted in "Get a Job Day," a well-attended job search event. CDC continues to develop new ideas for more effective marketing. CDC has learned to "think outside the box," thanks to Marc Marsan and the "Explorers."
SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE VISITS CDC'S NEW HOME IN UNIVERSITY PAVILION On Wednesday, February 19th, CDC welcomed six Student Services Representatives from Sinclair Community College for a tour of CDC's new facility in University Pavilion. Dr. Thomas Hadley, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs and Services, officially welcomed the group. Mr. Stanley Henderson, Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management gave a most impressive and informative tour of the building. At the completion of their tour, the group met with Dr. Mitchel Livingston, Vice President of Student Affairs. He provided information on the One-Stop concept and how the University Pavilion helps UC provide better service to students. Led by former CDC Associate Director Katrina Jordan who currently serves as Director of Sinclair's Career Center, our visitors were very impressed with our new facility. CDC welcomes visitor tours of the new facility! If you are interested in a tour, please contact the CDC receptionist at (513) 556-3471.
THE ADVANCE PROGRAM TRAVELS TO THE BIG APPLE The ADVANCE Program, a University of Cincinnati student organization geared toward the professional development of African American students, travels to New York City for its annual Spring Break Corporate Excursion on March 22, 2003. Included in this year's itinerary are visits to AT&T, JP Morgan Chase, Federated Department Stores, Key Span Energy, CBS & CNN. During last year's excursion to Chicago, ADVANCE students visited Sara Lee Corporation, Sears, Chubb Insurance, Diner's Club, Citibank & Kraft Foods. ADVANCE was developed in 1986 with the purpose of preparing minority college students for employability, retention, and promotion within the workforce. Through its unique organizational structure, ADVANCE members network with diverse corporate cultures and develop their professionalism through activities such as the Corporate Excursion and the annual ADVANCE Networking Reception. ADVANCE activities also provide students with opportunities to learn about current hiring trends and changes within various corporate environments. If you would like to support the ADVANCE Corporate Excursion or other ADVANCE functions, please contact Arthur Walton at 556-0316 or waltonab@email.uc.edu.
CDC PRESENTS "GET A JOB DAY!" On Tuesday, March 4th, Assistant Director Rabia Khan hosted CDC's first ever "Get a Job Day," an event designed to provide students with the the inside scoop on landing a job in a tough economy. To the beat of popular music, students danced from station to station as they networked with CDC staff members on important job search topics including:
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prospecting for the best employment fit networking with professional contacts putting one's best foot forward at career fairs on-campus recruiting at CDC cover letter and resume tips improving interviewing technique
A CD raffle was held for the 77+ students who attended this event. CDC will replay "Get a Job Day" in spring quarter.
CDC PRESENTS "GET A JOB DAY!" On Tuesday, March 4th, Assistant Director Rabia Khan hosted CDC's first ever "Get a Job Day," an event designed to provide students with the the inside scoop on landing a job in a tough economy. To the beat of popular music, students danced from station to station as they networked with CDC staff members on important job search topics including:
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prospecting for the best employment fit networking with professional contacts putting one's best foot forward at career fairs on-campus recruiting at CDC cover letter and resume tips improving interviewing technique
A CD raffle was held for the 77+ students who attended this event. CDC will replay "Get a Job Day" in spring quarter.
THREE CHEERS FOR EMPLOYER VOLUNTEERS! Thanks to the following employers for volunteering winter quarter: Professional Development Class Guest Speakers Procter & Gamble: Kathleen Drott & Deana Maynus Cintas: Shari Myrick Union Institute: Steve Dobbins Videotaped Mock Interviews Cincinnati Enquirer: Andrea Yelton Convergys: Aarionne Farmer, Heather Gagnier, & Bev Rieckhoff Dillards: Vicky Keck Enterprise: Mei Ling Ching FACS Group, Inc.: Dana Crampton Grant Thornton: Peggy Wilson SPRING QUARTER 2003 EMPLOYER INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Videotaped Mock Interviews, April 14-18 and May 19-23, CDC For more information, contact Arthur Walton at (513) 556-0316. Recruiter Spotlight, April 22, 11 am - 2 pm, UC Alumni Center For more information, contact Tony Dardy at (513) 556-0318. Career Navigator Prof. Forum, May 7, 4 - 6 pm, UC German Cultural Center For more information, contact Feryal Khan at (513) 556-0305.
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