IAC Career Week

Public & Global Health Career Talk Wednesday

cw_admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:02:11 +0000

BROWN BAG LUNCH

Hosted by: Ivan Allen College & GT Pre-Health

Wednesday, February 22nd from 12-1:30 in the Undergraduate Studies Lounge in the CULC, 2nd floor

Join the CDC and Presidential Management Fellow at the National Institutes of Health.

Steps to entering the field of public and global health
Advanced education- fields of study and degrees
Presidential Management Fellowships and other career opportunities
Learn about the CDC Public Health Associate Program

These guests are also presenting on Wednesday for the “Fellowships & Young Professionals” session. A few seats are still available!

New Photo Shoot Sessions Added to Schedule!

cw_admin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:09:47 +0000

Due to the popularity of this event and long wait list, we are offering more photo shoot sessions on Friday the 24th from 8:30-10:00 and 12:00-3:00.

About this session:

Come get some great professional photos taken for use on social media, Linkedin, facebook, portfolios, and resumes, etc. This is the style and quality you can expect http://iamliberalarts.gatech.edu

Student should bring thumb drive so photos can instantly be delivered to you.

Zynga recruiting! Info Session Tuesday

cw_admin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:01:56 +0000

Students in the Ivan Allen College are invited to an Info Session and pizza on Tuesday, February 21st from 4-5:00pm in Klaus 1116 East to learn more about these opportunities. Bring your resume!

Zynga flyer spring 2012

Zynga is also presenting on Tuesday for the “Elevator Pitch” session. A few seats are still available!

LinkedIn Profile Tips: The 10 Mistakes You Want to Avoid and Why

cw_admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:42:22 +0000

LinkedIn Profile Tips. A lot of people tell you what you should be doing, but what about what you shouldn’t be doing?

LinkedIn is the place to not only find others but also to be found. And that is why you need a profile that not only helps you get found but also will entice people to contact you once they view your profile. I see many people making fundamental mistakes that actually work against them in this aspect. If you’re going to spend time putting together a profile, I assume you want to maximize your chances of being contacted by the right people, right?

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Law Firms Keep Squeezing Associates

cw_admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:52:03 +0000

Law firms are finally starting to recover from the recession, but they aren’t taking their young lawyers along for the ride.

Even as profits return, cautious partners with one eye on damaged balance sheets and the other on stingy clients plan to hang onto the lean silhouettes they acquired during the downturn.

Click here to read the full article.

Best Networking Tips

cw_admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:30:20 +0000

Networking is a critical part of any job hunt, yet it’s probably the easiest thing to get wrong. Using living, breathing connections works better than blindly sending out resumes over the Internet, but for many, approaching people they don’t know for help finding or getting a job is uncomfortable and nerve wracking.

Knowing a few etiquette guidelines can help you keep your conduct aboveboard, and perhaps ease a few fears about putting yourself in front of the well-connected.

Read the full article.

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cw_admin — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 09:46:58 +0000

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Achieve the Job Offer You Deserve by Avoiding These 10 Salary Negotiation Mistakes

cw_admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:43:05 +0000

Whether you’re new to job-hunting or a seasoned pro, whether you love the art of salary negotiation or dread it, the truth is that knowing salary negotiation tactics — and avoiding salary negotiation landmines — are key to obtaining the job offer you seek and deserve.

While much is written about the tactics of salary negotiation, this article focuses on negotiation techniques you want to avoid — salary negotiation mistakes that could result in a much lower job offer — or worse — losing the job offer you worked so hard to obtain. These 10 mistakes can be easily have been avoided by following the advice in this article.

Read the full article.

Designers/Developers- HTML and PSD Resume/CV Templates

cw_admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:17:29 +0000

We were inspired by these two sites. Check them out!

This site actually offers the HTML or PSD templates.

This site offers some good creative inspirational designs.

This is the Number 1 Thing Job-Seekers are Doing that is Costing Them the Job

cw_admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:56:09 +0000

A corporate veteran and founder of Career Fuel, has a savvy tip for the millions of job-seekers out there: Learn the art of follow-through.

So many applicants forget this all-too-crucial step, which eventually costs them the job offer.

“It’s the single biggest issue I see,” AnnMarie McIlwain, Career Fuel’s CEO, explains. “Many job-seekers do not call or email when they say they will or when prospective employers think they should.”