Picking Between Two Offers

There are many difficult steps when looking for a job or internship: creating your résumé, reaching out to employers, making it through the interview process. But now that you’ve done all that work, there still might be one last obstacle to jump. If you are lucky enough to get more than one offer, you are going to need to make a decision. The problem arises, however, when the time tables of the different employers for accepting the position don’t match up. Cynthia Favre of the Center for Servant Leadership has several tips if you find yourself stuck in this situation.

First, if the company you really want to work with is the one that you’re waiting on, let them know you are very interested and ask them what their timeline is for making the decisions. From there, if you have gotten another offer from an organization that is further down on your list, don’t immediately accept it. Instead, Cynthia suggests writing something along the lines of, “I need to let you know I am in conversation with other employers.  In fairness to them and myself, so that I can make a good decision, I would like time to think about this offer.  When do you need a decision from me?” Chances are they will give you a few days to a week to decide. After that, contact the first choice again. Get a sense of where you are as a candidate and then let them know that you have another offer. If you’re lucky, they might be able to speed up the process and give you an interview and feedback before you need to give an answer to the other company.

In the end, it still might come down to making a decision without knowing from the first company. However, if you accept somewhere, and later find you were accepted by your first choice, Cynthia encourages you to stick with your initial decision. As soon as companies have lined up interns and employees, they begin to tell other candidates they haven’t been hired. If you decide to leave, that means the company is without a new employee and candidates.

If you have any questions, make sure to stop by the CSL for help. 

Looking for a job out of state?

You fill in the blanks with the city/state you would like to work in!

If I were looking for a job in ____ I would:
1. look at www.indeed.com
2. look at www.simplyhired.com - you can log into Facebook from there and it will search the employers of your Facebook friends for job openings
3. look at job postings on www.linkedin.com
4. look at the website for Chamber of Commerce in _____ area - look at major employers in area - go to their websites for position postings
5. look at employment/temp agencies in the area - they are a great way to get started in a new area - Robert Half, Jeane Thorn, etc.  there are different agencies in different parts of the country
6. look at www.linkedin.com Gustavus alumni group - search for any who are in ____ - reach out for ideas and suggestions of places to look.

Top 5: Stress Reducers

Job and internship searching can be stressful!  Here are the top 5 stress reducers. 

1. Get Moving: Any kind of physical activity relieves stress.  Walking, gardening, house cleaning, biking, and other everyday activities release feel-good endorphins and help you refocus your mind.
   
   
2. Focus on the Moment: Even a few five-minute meditation sessions during a hectic day can make a difference.  Close your eyes, think about your inhales and exhales, and focus on releasing stress.
   
3. Let it out: When you feel stressed, find a way to express it, whether through writing in a journal or sharing your pent-up thoughts and feelings with a trusted friend.  Social interactions also helps by providing support and a distraction. 
   
4. Catch some ZZZ's: Sleep gives your body and mind a chance to recharge.  When you're stressed, make an extra effort to get the sleep you need - that's seven to eight hours of sleep a night for adults. 
   
5. Lose Yourself in Music: Playing an instrument or listening to music helps manage stress by reducing muscle tension and stress hormones, and providing a mental distraction.
   

H-1B Visa

By E.W.

Finding a job is a difficult process for everybody. For international students wishing to work in the United States, however, there is the added pressure of finding an employer who will sponsor his or her international employees for H-1B visa to will enable them to stay longer in the country. Myvisajobs.com is aiming to make finding a willing employer easier for those wishing to stay.

The website allows users to make a free account and begin searching through different employers and their job postings. The site also contains information explaining what an H-1B visa is, who qualifies, and how to apply. These things can get confusing, and you want to make sure you do it right, so if you have any questions or concerns, stop by the CSL offices for assistance.

MNPC JAIF 2014 - Message 21

Fair Goers: 2:30 today in Center for Servant Leadership – I will be going over the Fair Employer List. After today I am pretty much done being able to help you with resumes…..so get them to me if you need help!  Talking to Employers: It is always good to thank employers for being at the fair and giving you opportunity to learn about them. Know Yourself: It is always good if you can tell employers the skill sets you have to offer positions. What to Bring: At least 25 copies of your resume on resume paper (available at BookMark).  You do NOT need cover letters at the fair.  Bring 2 copies of your unofficial academic transcript (off WebAdviser).  If you have a page with your references, bring 2 or 3 copies.  Bring a portfolio to carry your resumes with a note pad to list the employers you want to see and what you are interested in for each. Copy the page in the Registration Booklet to schedule interviews and panel sessions you will attend. Take 23 minutes to watch this TED Talk on how you can make yourself more successful at the fair – with just a 2 minute preparation atha ANYONE can do!  http://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are.html?utm_source=email&source=email&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ios-share This weekend LOOK AT THE EMPLOYER LIST!  IF you do not do this the fair will be VERY challenging for you! When you get to the fair, find the Gustavus registration table.  We will have your name tag (it goes on your right SHOLDER.)  And, we will have a map of the booth area.  There is a candidate lounge area with a coat check.  Before the fair and Kathi Tunheim will be available to answer questions.  Throughout the fair you can return to the Gustavus registration table for questions. You MUST weary your name tag at all times or you will be asked to leave the fair area. Employers are everywhere!  Behave professionally from the minute you step out of your car. Before you leave the fair, stop at the Gustavus registration table to leave your next steps form and return your name tag IF you are not attending on Thursday.  If you attend on Thursday, you MUST wear your name tag! Cynthia

MNPC JAIF 2014 - Message 20

Fair Goers:

1. Thank you the 52 of you who were at the Prep Party!  And the 16 at the Target info session!
2. This a.m. we were still ahead of St. Thomas on resumes posted, sadly this afternoon they went to 150 resumes and we are at 143…..but we have never stayed ahead this long before!
3. Tomorrow, Friday at 2:30 in Center for Servant Leadership I will do a Review of Fair Employers – so come if you can.  There will be door prizes!
4. Fair is next Wednesday.  There are 3 work days before the fair.  I am hearing that many of you have not yet looked at the employer list at mnpcfair.org – PLEASE do this!  If you go to fair and don’t know who to talk to it will be VERY overwhelming.  There are 225 employers on the list.
5. Responding to concerns listed on the forms last night – you do not have to read all….just wanted to respond to what was put on evals last night:

Interviewing: I hope mock interviews last night helped with this.  Also, InterviewStream can help and the pdf at https://gustavus.edu/servantleadership/careercenter/searching/documents/SeekingCareerOpportunitiesandInterviewing.pdf

Elevator Speech: I hope the speed networking last night helped with this.  Also, see the Fair Registration Booklet.  There is a section about what to say when you walk up to employers.  And, we talked about this on Tuesday and we can also talk about it again tomorrow at 2:30 in the Center for Servant Leadership when we Review the Fair Employer List.

Nervous: The hardest part about the fair is that it is new!  If it helps, in the past students have said I make too big a deal of it and they feel over prepared.  (Which is what I am going for!) Also, these two videos may help: Top 10 Confessions from the Hiring Side of the Desk at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XhimyBv7H0&list=PLOzXDOxx4PSxUKC08na5vprMyQtSq3jM4&feature=share and Work Smart With Recruiters at https://www.arbez.com/work-smart-recruiters .

Getting to All Employers: When you arrive at the fair we will have a map of the booth area and a list of where all the employers are located.  So…you can go in the student lounge and sit down and map out where the employers are.  In the past students have found that they have sufficient time to see employers.  The booth area is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  But, you do want prioritize the employers of interest to you.

What are good questions to ask employers?: At the booth: can I schedule an interview with you at the fair? What should I do next to continue in your selection process? What is your recruiting process time line?  In an interview:  What characteristics do the most successful people in this position share? What could I do immediately to start making a contribution in this position? (These are some…..questions you can probably find tons more on line.)

Don’t know what you are looking for: Ok…this is a challenge.  To make this event useful for you, you do need to review the employer list.  THIS WILL TAKE TIME!  There are 229 employers registered.  Come to the 2:30 session tomorrow in Center for Servant Leadership and we will talk about this.  Also….you do NOT need to know every job title in every company.  You can say, “ I don’t know all the job titles in your company, but the skills I am looking to use are: critical thinking, project management, problem solving, qualitative analysis, and collaboration.  Where in your company might those skills fit?” 

Finding Employers Interested in my Major: Employers care much less about your major than you do.  They are more interested in the skills and interests you have.  So…write down the skills and qualities you have (Gusties should each have 150 of those by the time they graduate!) and look at the positions listed by the employers and find those that may fit.  Another way to think about it is what employers are doing work that is of interest to you. 

Resume: At this point if you do not have a resume….get what ever you have to me as fast as possible and I will do what I can to help!

 Cynthia

LinkedIn Hints

By E.W.

LinkedIn has become the one of the hottest trends in the last few years when it comes to finding a job. However, while the concept and importance of LinkedIn are easy enough to understand, selling yourself on the website to potential employers is another matter entirely. LinkedIn has 10 tips for students who want to make the most of their profile.

1.   Make your profile headline stand out. It should be short, sweet, and to the point.
2. Your profile picture should be professional and appropriate. When uploading a picture, just ask yourself, “Is this a picture I would want my boss to see?”
3. Include all of your education. This includes majors, minors, summer courses, study abroad, etc. And if your GPA is something worth bragging about, LinkedIn is the place to show it off.
4. Your summary should show the very best of you. Just like you use the first few sentence of your cover letter to tell a potential employer how great you are, you should likewise take advantage of the summary section to boast about your qualifications.
5. When filling out the “Skills and Expertise” section, use keywords. If you have a current draft of your résumé, this part should be easy because your résumé should already be full of strong verbs and adjectives describing your abilities. (If you think your résumé seems a little dull, make a stop by the CSL offices to pump it up. Then use those same words and ideas on your LinkedIn page.)
6. Update your status on a regular basis. Mention current projects, articles or news pertaining to your interests, and job-related events you are attending.
7. Show how well connected you are by joining different groups that are relevant to your interests. Joining the Gustavus Adolphus College Alumni Group is a great start.
8. Get recommendations from those with which you have worked, especially those who have managed you.
9. Create a unique URL for your LinkedIn profile. To do this, set your LinkedIn profile to “public” and create a URL just for you.
10. Show off your work by adding examples of it to your profile. 

MNPC JAIF 2014 - Message 15

Fair Essentials

1.      Get to Fair

The first requirement for fair success is to SHOW UP!

Transportation to the fair is generally on your own.  Historically people have had such different schedules that group transportation has not worked well.  I think many of you have already made plans to travel to and stay in the Twin Cities the night before the fair – which is great.  BUT, if you need assistance getting to the fair on Wednesday, please email career@gustavus.edu with the subject line Need a Ride to Fair.  Career Development will contact you about transportation options.

2.      Be Dressed Professionally

If you are looking for an internship, a career position, or seeking information – MOST PROFESSIONAL DRESS is expected.  This means suits and ties for men and suits (skirt or pants) or professional dresses for women.  You want to look like professionals, not college kids.  The fastest way to do that is to be dressed professionally.

3.      Have Résumés (Immediate Concern!)

All organizations at the fair will expect you to share a résumé.  Plan to bring 25 copies of your resume printed on good résumé paper (available at BookMark and other stores). In addition to you having a powerful résumé for each of you individually, I want strong Gustavus résumés to brand Gustavus to employers.  That means, every time employers see Gustavus I want them to think: “good candidates”, “well prepared”.   Get résumés done ASAP! 

4.      Be Able to Talk to Employers

You must be able to walk up to employers and introduce yourself and talk about your career interests and ideas.  You will do better with this if you think about it before you get there.  Fair is NOT the time to wing it!  To assist with this….next Tuesday, Feb. 11 I will do a session in the Center for Servant Leadership at 3:30 on Talking to Employers at Fair.  We will go over what to say to employers when you walk up to them at fair, what questions to expect from them, and also a bit about interviewing.

5.      Know Which Employers to Talk To

With over 200 employers at fair, it will not be possible for you to talk to all of them.  You will need to identify who to talk to and to do that, you will need to know something about the employers.  At mnpcfair.org there is loads of info on the employers – BUT it will take you time to review the list!  To assist you with this process, next Friday, Feb. 14 at 2:30 p.m. in the Center for Servant Leadership I will do a Review Employer List for Fair session. 

Suggestion: Copy employer list from website and put into Word.  Go through list and highlight those employers you know for sure you are interested in and delete those you know for sure you are not interested in.  Go through the list again and highlight with a different color any employers that you do not recognize the name of.  Then you can go to those you are for sure interested in to read what they are seeking at the fair.  After that you can go to any employers with no highlighting – as they may be of interest to you – and read about them.  Finally, go through the list of names you do not recognize and read about them.   If you reviewed 20 employers in an hour it would take you 10 hours to review all the employers….so it is great to reduce the number!

MGTA

By E.W.  

As the world continues to become more connected, the need for people and organizations to understand and benefit from the increased interconnectivity grows. Yet entering a system that is so large and complicated is daunting. Fortunately, St. Paul based Midwest Global Trade Association (MGTA) has spent the last 90 years helping their members not only find a way into the complex system, but also finding the best way to utilize it.

Organizations, both large and small, as well as individuals with a range of business experience make up this non-profit organization. In fact, the entire organization is run on the participation and commitment of the members. Through numerous events including meetings speakers, and seminars, members of MGTA can connect with other business people and discuss new strategies, ideas, or issues. 

If you are interested in learning more about MGTA and their services, go to their website at http://www.mgta.org.

VERUM Staffing

VERUM Staffing, LLC is a woman-owned, Twin Cities-based staffing agency specializing in contract, contract to hire and direct placement of scientific professionals. We're a collaborative and personal boutique committed to meeting the needs of our clients, candidates, and employees equally, without exploiting one group to benefit the others. We use our networks, industry experience, and ethical commitments to create a true partnership of competence in which all parties prosper.

 Verum provides scientific staffing in the following areas:

•Applied Health Services

•Science & Laboratory

•Pharmaceutical R&D and Manufacturing

•Biopharmaceutical

•Biotechnology

•Environmental

•Nutraceutical Manufacturing

•Medical Device R&D and Manufacturing

•Food and Beverage R&D and Manufacturing

•Clinical Research

•Chemical Manufacturing

•Plastics

•Personal Care Product R&D and Manufacturing

•Consumer Product R&D and Manufacturing

•Government

•Colleges and Universities

VERUM Staffing – Truth in Recruiting

2233 Hamline Avenue North, Suite 530

St. Paul, MN 55113

Direct:  651-321-5739

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MNPC JAIF 2014 - Overview

Last week to register! Deadline is Friday, Jan. 31

By E. W. 

With the Minnesota Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair under a month away, the time to start preparing is now. If you are planning to go, make sure to register within the CSL by next Friday. Once you’re registered, the real work begins.

First, consider what sort of internships you’re looking for. Once you have an idea of the industry you want to enter, head to the Minnesota Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair webpage. From there, you can go to the student menu to access a list of employers that will be at the fair. There are numerous search options that allow you to look for positions based on the industry, location, as well as qualifications needed. Narrowing down what companies you want to talk to before you actually get to the fair will help you to make the most of every minute.

Once you’ve narrowed your list down, begin to research those companies. You should be able to answer some very basic questions such as: Why do you want to work there? What to do they do? How long have they doing it? What are the qualifications needed? Having an understanding of a company will go a long way in making a good first impression.

Another way to make a good first impression is to have a clear and professional résumé ready. If you need help getting started, check out other blogs or our Pinterest board about preparing a résumé, go to the résumé and cover letter page on the career development page on the Gustavus website, or stop into the CSL for help.

Lastly, make sure you have a suit that’s ready to wear. Even before you can say a single word to a potential employer, they will be looking, and more than likely judging, you based on your appearance. Don’t give them a reason to question your choice of clothes or hairstyle.  Check out our Pinterest Board on Work Attire for ideas - but remember to Suit Up! 

If you have more questions, make sure to check out the Gustavus Career Development and Minnesota Private College Job and Internship Fair webpages. If your questions aren’t answered there, head to the CSL for more help. Also, check the Gustavus YouTube videos or type Minnesota Private College Job Fair in a YouTube search for find more relevant information.

News America Marketing Information

News America Marketing sent this position notices.  They will be at Job/Internship Fair looking for candidates! 

Account Coordinator – Entry Level Sales

Are you a recent college-graduate with a passion for sales?

Do you want to build a meaningful and lucrative career in sales and sales management?

If you are a savvy individual with your sight set on joining a winning culture with maximum growth potential, then this is your chance to learn from the best. 

We are seeking future sales leaders to join our Sales Development Program as Account Coordinators.

 In this role, you will work on account teams and learn how to:

Sell marketing, advertising, and consumer-promotion solutions to major consumer-packaged goods clients, many of them Fortune 500 companies

Assist your manager with critical sales activities and projects

Responsibilities include: Acting as a liaison between clients and internal departments, Participating in sales calls, Handling production materials, Processing orders and contracts, Coordinating client presentations , Analyzing customer data

Our commitment to you: During the course of our intensive sales-training program, you will learn how to build and manage client relationships by working closely with managers and mentors, while gaining a thorough understanding of our company, clients, and the industry as a whole.

In addition to our real-world sales and marketing training, Account Coordinators start at a base salary of $45k with a target bonus of $5k, and are eligible for promotion after just 15 months to Account Associate. As an Account Associate, your compensation package increases to $50k plus a potential bonus of $8k. In approximately two years from your start date, you are eligible for promotion to Account Director. At that time, your salary jumps to $65k plus a $27k target bonus. And after just two more years you are eligible for promotion to Senior Account Director. At this promotion, your salary will jump to $90k plus a $35k target bonus. Our Sales Development Program is arranged to give you maximum learning and earning potential. Within 3 years of employment, earning 6 figures is totally within your reach.

We offer an impressive benefits package that includes Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, 401K, and many more.

Requirements: A Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is a must (transcript is required for interviews), Some sales-related experience in a competitive environment, Excellent written and verbal skills, A strong work ethic with initiative and follow-through , Effective problem-solving and leadership skills, A strong desire for a career in sales management

 If you qualify, please submit your resumes with GPA to:   salesminn@newsamerica.com

News America Marketing (newsamerica.com) is the nation’s premier marketing-services company, with more than $1 billion in annual revenue. We offer advertisers a broad portfolio of in-store, home-delivered and online media, providing them with the tools they need to break through the clutter of today’s marketplace. Our powerful advertising and promotion programs, united under the SmartSource brand name, are relied upon by the country’s largest consumer- packaged goods manufacturers for their unparalleled consumer reach.

News America Marketing is a subsidiary of News Corp ( http://www.newscorp.com ), home to Dow Jones/Wall Street Journal, Harper Collins, and the NY Post to name just a few.  Look us up on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn to learn more about our culture

Life Science Alley

By E.W. 

If you’re headed into a biomedical career or considering it as a potential career path, you might want to familiarize yourself with LifeScience Alley. This company, based right here in Minnesota, is “the largest state-based life sciences trade association.” For nearly 30 years, LifeScience Alley has been working with those in the medical field to improve the business-medical relationship in order to develop new industries and improve existing ones. They also work in St. Paul and Washington DC to improve public policy for their members.

LifeScience Alley currently employs over 250,000 Minnesotans and has connections throughout the Midwest and Canada. With about 700 member organizations from industries such as pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical, medical technology, agricultural and industrial biotechnology, LifeScience Alley has an established reputation of working for its members and obtaining results.

If you would like to learn more about LifeScience Alley, simply take a look at their website at https://www.lifesciencealley.org/default.aspx.

Career Advice Letter

By E. W.

One of the best places to get information on a career or career advice in a certain field is from people who are actually doing that job. However, unless you know somebody in that field, or know somebody who knows somebody, obtaining first-hand information can be difficult. A simple way to approach the problem is to reach out to somebody with an email or letter asking for information or advice. Cynthia Favre, Associate Director in the Center for Servant Leadership, gives four tips to keep in mind when drafting the letter.

1.     While this isn’t a cover letter, don’t be afraid to tell a little about yourself. Let the people you’re contacting know why you are interested in that particular career path. Cynthia also notes that you should send your résumé along with the letter so that the recipient will have a quick background into what experience you have. Make sure to write that the résumé is enclosed.

2.     Look up the business or company on the internet. Don’t just stop by looking at the company’s own website. Check them out on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. Are they in any blogs or articles? Doing your research can go a long way in making a good impression. Cynthia suggests commenting on their posts or re-tweeting/reposting what they say. Then take it a step further and ask questions. The goal here is to show your interest in the company. After all, if you’re not interested in the company, why should they be interested in you?

3.     Before you do start asking a lot of questions, though, make sure they’re good ones. Don’t ask anything you would have known had you looked at their website. It will be the first sign you didn’t do your homework. And make sure your questions are specific. Instead of “How did you get started?” consider, “How did you get past the barriers of xyz to start this company?”

4.     Don’t ask them to call you. Instead, ask if you may schedule a time for a short conversation or ask for a staff person to contact to schedule a short appointment. Remember, the people you’re contacting will likely be working when you want to speak with them so it is important to show them that you understand how busy they and how valuable their time is.

Lastly, Cynthia states that while everybody is usually very busy, they generally do want to help people, especially if you are courteous and seem generally interested.  If you have any questions about these tips, or need more help drafting a letter of your own, go ahead and make an appointment at the CSL for help.

Actuary

By E.W.

For those majoring in math, you were never the student in high school algebra asking, “When will I ever use this?” You liked what you were doing and were maybe even thinking about how you might use your skills in math when you graduated from college. But while you know you like math, and understand its usefulness, you might not be sure what you want to do with it. Here’s an idea: actuary.

While I myself have little interest in numbers and equations, a quick look at www.bean actuary.org almost makes me wish I did. The well-laid out sight gives fantastic information for anything you might want to know about being an actuary. Whether you want to know what an actuary does, how much they make, where they work, or what exams are necessary, this website gives you all the information you might need.

One interesting note for those now considering a career in actuarial science: While Gustavus Adolphus College does not offer an actuarial science major like some larger universities, enrolling in numerous business, math, and computer science classes (all of which are available at Gustavus) are just as beneficial. Furthermore, because being a well-rounded individual is crucial to being a successful actuary, beanactuary.org also writes that it is important to study other subjects such as those in the humanities. The liberal arts requirements at Gustavus might in fact give you a leg up on the competition. 

MNPC JAIF 2014 - Message 2

Gusties:

This is what an alum said about MN Private College Job and Internship Fair.  See the website at mnpcfair.org for more info.  To register, come to the Center for Servant Leadership and the front desk staff can assist you. 

Every time I talk to college students from the MIAC, I tell them "make sure you go to the Private College Job Fair in the spring, and make an impression". In the course of my 3 years attending that fair I snagged an internship at Cargill, another internship at Securian Financial Group, and a full time position at UnitedHealth Group upon graduation. I'm confident that it's the best opportunities for Gusties to get in front of potential employers.

Hope all is well at Gustavus. I miss it A LOT!

Senior Messages #11

Seniors:

1. Huron Consulting info lunch TODAY, Oct. 16 at 12:30 in Linner Lounge.  Come learn about business consulting in health care. 
2. Tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 17, résumés are due on GustieJobs for News America Marketing.  So far we have only 3 applicants.  They will be on campus for interviews on Oct. 24.
• Job at News America Marketing: In addition to our real-world sales and marketing training, Account Coordinators start at a base salary of $45k with a target bonus of $5k, and are eligible for promotion after just 15 months to Account Associate.  As an Account Associate, your compensation package increases to $50k plus a potential bonus of $8k.  In approximately two years from your start date, you are eligible for promotion to Account Director.  At that time, your salary jumps to $65k plus a $27k target bonus.  And after just two more years you are eligible for promotion to Senior Account Director.  At this promotion, your salary will jump to $90k plus a $35k target bonus.  Our Sales Development Program is arranged to give you maximum learning and earning potential.  Within 3 years of employment, earning 6 figures is totally within your reach.
3. Epic (software development for health care company that grew from 4,000 to 8,000 employees in 3 years) is planning to be on campus Monday, Oct. 28 for an info session in the Center for Servant Leadership at 5:30 (pizza available).  Apply for positions with them at careers.epic.com.  It takes about 15 minutes to apply.  They have technical positions, as well as client/customer interface positions. 
4. Wednesday, Oct. 23 is the Gustavus Networking Event.  I think you can still register at: https://gustavus.edu/alumni/events/networking.php
• You can have business cards made for this event by Gustavus Print Services. BUT, you need to do this fast! They need at least 3 business days to make business cards.  Go to Gustavus Print Services for more information. 
5. Wednesday, Oct. 23 is also the deadline to submit résumés on GustieJobs for Securian.  They are on-campus Wednesday, Oct. 30 for interviews. 
6. Friday, Oct. 25 is the deadline to submit résumés for Huron Consulting on GustieJobs
7. Monday, Oct. 28 is the MN Government and Non-profit Job and Internship Fair.  You need to register in the Center for Servant Leadership to attend.  The fair is at the U of M.  See details on GustieJobs.  This event includes federal, state, and local government agencies and non-profit organizations.  
8. Thursday, Oct. 31, 3M has applications due for a Regulatory Analyst job - looks like a great opportunity! 
9. If you need/want help using GustieJobs, starting/updating your résumé and/or LinkedIn profile, see Peer Career Advisors, Monday-Wednesday nights, 5-8pm in the Center for Servant Leadership, no appointment needed! 
10. Please do not email me to make an appointment with me.  Please call 507-933-7272 or stop in the Center for Servant Leadership to make an appointment.  Please note that my schedule books out about 2 weeks.  (Sorry!  There is only one of me and many of you!)
11. DO like Career Development on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to stay current on happenings! 
12. DO take advantage of the employers coming to campus!

Cynthia

Senior Messages #10

Seniors:

1. Target and Cigna say of their campus interviews at Gustavus:  a.       As a group very good candidates;     b.      Candidates here are involved in lots of campus activities, when answering behavior based questions use examples from those rather than personal situations (issues will family, friends, roommates);   c.       Candidates here did a good job of using examples from more than one experience.
2. Target says: if you applied online in September and did not get an interview or if you interviewed on campus and did not get moved to the second interview – TRY AGAIN in February at MN Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair.  Getting a “no” now does not mean you will get a “no” in Feb.   Their hiring needs change.
3. Huron Consulting does business consulting in health care.  They will be on campus next Wed., Oct. 16 at 12:30 in Linner Lounge with a free lunch and info session. Come learn about this great opportunity – ONLY if you are interested in business and travel and gaining amazing skills. (Note: Last year I had 0 seniors attend this!) They are based in Chicago but the consulting is nationwide.  You do not have to apply – but you might want to when you learn about this!
4. News America Marketing has résumés are due on GustieJobs next week.  Take a look at this job!  If you make it to the second round they fly you to New York for interviews – how cool is that?  So far we have one applicant! 
5. To keep up on all Career Development news and info – follow us on Facebook and Twitter.  If you forget what I send in these messages – they are on the Career Development blog.
6. October is a busy month for campus recruiting……thanks for being great candidates!

Cynthia

Senior Messages #9

Seniors:

Now is a great time to register for the Gustavus Networking Event!  Registrations are requested by Oct. 11 – next Friday.  Alumni are coming to the event to help YOU find career opportunities! 

Gustavus Networking Event

Wednesday, October 23, Westin Edina Galleria, 3201 Galleria, Edina, MN

Beverages and networking 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Dessert and program: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Dress: Business formal                        Encouraged: Résumés and/or Business Cards

Cost for students: $10 (includes bus transportation from 3 Flags at 4:15 p.m.)

Last May, almost 150 Gustavus alumni and students gathered in Minneapolis for a first-of-a-kind networking event exclusively for Gusties. The Gustavus Networking Event returns Wednesday, October 23 and will draw together current students along with alumni who work in the business, finance, marketing/communications, public service/law, biology and technology fields for networking and a program. This event's featured speaker is Scott Anderson '89, President and CEO of Patterson Dental Company. Scott is still well connected with the College, serving on the Gustavus Board of Trustees.

This event is a collaborative effort of The Gustavus Alumni Association, Gustavus Women in Leadership, Gustavus Young Alumni and the Gustavus Center for Servant-Leadership.

Senior Messages #8

Class of 2014:

I missed sending this before September ended!  So – unless you go on to GustieJobs and update your profile you will stop getting these messages.

My advice: do NOT try to get into grad/professional school, service programs, careers without help!  There is lots of help available from many people and resources – use them! 

One place to get that help is: Gustavus Networking Event, Wednesday, October 23, Westin Edina Galleria, 3201 Galleria, Edina, MN; Beverages and networking 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Dessert and program: 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Dress: Business formal; Cost for students: $10 (includes bus transportation from 3 Flags at 4:15); résumés and/or business cards are encouraged.   Alums who work in business, finance, marketing/communications, public service/law, biology and technology will be there to help you!  Featured speaker is Scott Anderson '89, President and CEO of Patterson Dental Company. More information:https://gustavus.edu/alumni/events/networking.php

Today: Boom Lab résumés due on GustieJobs for Oct. 9 campus interviews

Oct. 7: Cigna information sessions (with free lunch) in Board Room at 11:30 and 12:30

Oct. 8: Cigna interviews on campus

Oct. 16: Huron Consulting information session 12:00 in Linear Lounge; they do business consulting in health care, come learn about this great opportunity

Epic: seeking online applications at www.careers.epic.com now for those graduating between now and June 2014; they grew from 4,000 to 8,000 employees in three years and are still growing!  The application takes about 15 minutes – alums there say “Students are really busy, but take 15 minutes and apply!”

Advice from Target recruiters: when answering interview questions, it is better to use examples from classes, groups, clubs, teams, work than personal situations with families and friends.

MN Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair website is up at www.mnpcfair.org.  Info sessions for that event will be held in November….watch for the many times the 30 minutes sessions are available.

Check out Careers Possible photos at   http://www.flickr.com/photos/gustavusadolphuscollege/sets/72157635848386683/

Check out the 1 minute recap of Careers Possible at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNoO1wpnJbk

I am excited about spending my 25^th year at Gustavus with the Class of 2014!

Cynthia