Daily Archives: October 27, 2015

US Peace Corps Panel Discussion

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Interested in the Peace Corps? Read on to learn more: 

Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Panel Discussion

This event is an opportunity to hear and learn about the stories of recently returned Peace Corps volunteers. The panel will consist of volunteers from a variety of fields who will be able to answer specific questions regarding programs, cultures, and locations.  This will be a chance to be inspired by the work the Peace Corps has accomplished thanks to the dedication of our volunteers and the support of the communities that we serve. 

  • When: Thursday, October 29th
  • Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
  • Where: Gowen Hall, Room 201
  • Questions: Contact Halima Freudberg, the US Peace Corps Representative at UW (Office is in the Career Center in Mary Gates Hall) pcorps@uw.edu

For more information about the Peace Corps at UW, Click Here!

The Truman Scholarship

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Are you a potential Truman Scholar?  If you want to be a change agent,
improving the ways government, nonprofit organization or educational
institution serve the public – this may be a scholarship of interest to
you:

The Harry S. Truman offer a great opportunity to students actively
involved in leadership on their campus and in their communities to receive awards up to $30,000.  The Truman is open to all juniors and seniors who expects to receive a baccalaureate degree between December 2016 and August 2017 and who wish to pursue graduate school in preparation for work in government and public service.

Applicants for the Truman Scholarship must meet the following:

1. Attend an accredited college or university..
2. Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
3. Be in the upper quarter of their junior class.

Application Information: Continue reading →

Morris & Stewart Udall Scholarship and Info Session

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Are you working towards positive solutions to environmental challenges or to issues impacting Indian country? Have you demonstrated your commitment to one of these areas through public service? Do you inspire and motivate others to take action? Are you committed to making a difference through civility and consensus building? If you answered yes to any of these questions, read on to learn more about the Morris & Steward Udall Scholarship: 

The Morris & Stewart Udall Scholarship offer current college students an opportunity to share that commitment with others, next work with professional in the field and receive up to $5,000 for academic expenses.  The Udall scholarship honors the legacies of Morris Udall and Stewart Udall, whose careers had a significant impact on American Indian self-governance, health care, and the stewardship of public lands and natural resources. For more information, please see the Udall website or the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards. 

Upcoming Info Session:

  • Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 3:00-3:50pm in MGH 173R Conference Room
  • RSVP to attend

Application Information: Continue reading →

Ball Aerospace Information Session

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Looking for an internship or full-time employment opportunity? Read on to learn more about the possibilities with Ball Aerospace: 

Ball Aerospace is hosting an information session! Come learn more about Ball Aerospace and bring your resume! Internships and Full-time opportunities will be discussed. Food will be served. 

  • When: Wednesday, October 28, 2015, from 6pm-7pm
  • Where: Mary Gates Hall Rm 134: The UW Career Center

Ball Aerospace leads the way in designing, developing and manufacturing innovative aerospace systems. They are more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, technicians and support staff who take on some of the most complex and exciting challenges in the universe—from space and Earth science to national security.

Visit http://www.ballaerospace.com/careers/ to learn more on how to join the Ball Aerospace team!

How to Prepare for Career Fair and the Job Search Process

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CEE Students,

As we get underway on the career fair and campus recruiting season, I’m
getting a number of inquiries about how to prepare for career fairs and the
job search process.    I have two quick resources as a starting point.

First, the UW Career Center offers a variety of workshops and online
resources to help students and alumni to mount a successful job/internship
search process.  Visit:  http://careers.washington.edu/Calendar.

Second, click below for the NACE (National Association of Colleges and
Employers) blog post on “Career Fair Networking” which provides a quick
overview of the general advice most advisers will give. You may have to scroll down, it was posted on July 21st.

One additional thing I would add is that if you’re not comfortable talking to industry reps or you need time to “warm up” with your introductory speel, approach a table where the company rep is alone and things are slow.  Introduce yourself to that lonely rep (and the lonely rep will be happy to have you to talk to as well) and use that opportunity to practice your speel and to warm up.  You’ll feel more confident later when you approach the companies that you are more invested in.

Finally, if you are looking for a job or internship, it helps to look
presentable.  (I’ve often found that employer reps take notes on initial
impressions on the back of resumes after the student walks away.) While
“looking presentable” might mean different things to different people, at
minimum it might call for a clean shirt or a business casual attire.
Finally, bring plenty of resumes to a career fair.

Best,
Mariko