Summer Gig Turned Job Offer

Summer internships are a great stepping stone to the real deal: a full-time job in your field upon graduation. Not only do you get to test out the waters of a given occupation, but you have the unique opportunity to show your supervisor why your knowledge, skills, and talents would be a perfect fit for their company. A significant number of employers report hiring former interns for full-time positions, so make sure to take your internship seriously! Read more on "How to Turn Your Summer Internship on Wall Street into a Full Time Job Offer."

First Job? Start Right!

Congratulations May 2010 grads! Many of you are entering the world of work for the very first time. Your first full-time job brings much excitement, anticipation, and anxiety. Read this article from Gottamentor.com for 5 tips for "Getting Off to a Good Start in a New Job."

Networking and the Inner Circle

Networking is a big word, but the practice itself can start small. Consider all of the people you already know: your friends, family, teachers, neighbors - and then think of all of the people they know. Your friends' friends, your parents' colleagues, your neighbors' kids. The list goes on and on. Take it one step at a time and before you know it, you'll be well on your way to growing your own professional network.

People Who Want to Help You
Adapted from The Overnight Resume (Asher, 2004)

1. Every alumna or alumnus of your school.
2. Every former employer.
3. Every former co-worker.
4. Every friend you ever had.
5. Every friend your friends ever had.
6. Every spouse your friends ever had.
7. Every parent or close relative your friends ever had.
8. Every acquaintance, however fleeting, you ever had.
9. Every professor or teacher you ever had.
10. Every career counselor at every school you ever attended.
11. Every leader and member of your church, synagogue or temple.
12. Every leader and member of every social, academic, or professional club you know of.
13. Every neighbor you ever had.
15. Every doctor you ever had.
16. Every hairdress, dry cleaner, personal trainer, coach, veteranarian, auto mechanic, wedding planner, and bartender you ever had.
17. Everybody you ever helped out in life.
18. Start over and talk to them all again.

Manners Matter

Stumped by which fork, knife, and glass to use at a business dinner? Don't embarrass yourself and lose your chance at getting the job offer. Attend this informative program where you'll learn the correct way to handle yourself and the silverware too! Dinner includes soup, salad, entree, and dessert.

Etiquette Dinner
March 24, 2010
5 - 7 pm
Bert's, Talbert Hall
UB North Campus

To register: You must pre-pay by going to Career Services, 259 Capen Hall by March 17th. $10 fee may be paid by cash, check, credit card, Campus Cash or Dining Dollars.

For more information, visit: www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/etiquette.php

March Career Workshops

Resume Writing for Jobs and Internships
Mon., March 14th
3 - 4 pm
259 Capen Hall

The Academic Job Talk: Presenting Your Research in Interviews
Tues., March 16th
3:30 - 4:30 pm
145A Student Union

Going Global-Living and Working Abroad
Wed., March 17th
3 - 4 pm
259 Capen Hall

Resume Writing and Cover Letters
Thurs., March 18th
3:30 - 4:30 pm
259 Capen Hall

Technical Resume Writing and Cover Letters
Mon., March 22
4 - 5 pm
145A Student Union

Work in Sports
Tues., March 23rd
5:30 - 6:30 pm
259 Capen Hall

Internships for Any Major
Thurs., March 25th
3:30 - 4:30 pm
145A Student Union

StrengthsQuest: Develop your Strengths for Academic, Your Career and Beyond
Mon., March 29th
3 - 4 pm
259 Capen Hall

For full events calendar, visit www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/calendar.php.

February Employer in Residence

Employer in Residence Program
Alliance Advisory Group (AAG)
Friday, February 26, 2010
1 pm - 4 pm
259 Capen Hall

The Employer in Residence Program coordinated by the Career Services office brings representatives from top companies to campus for a half day or whole day visit. They are here to meet with students by appointment to review resumes, critique cover letters, discuss interviewing skills, answer career-related questions and share information about employment opportunities.

Alliance Advisory Group (AAG) is a comprehensive financial services firm headquartered in Buffalo, NY- with additional offices in Rochester, Syracuse and Jamestown. We are one of the top 100 private companies and one of the largest independently-owned financial services in Western New York, as ranked by Business First. Our company is built on a solid foundation of excellent client service and in-depth market knowledge. We strive to offer our clients meaningful strategies to their objectives and to give our Financial Representatives a rewarding place to work.

Get an industry employer’s perspective on your resume, interviewing skills or any other questions you might have about your future professional career. Sign up today to participate in this unique opportunity. Stop into Career Services, 259 Capen Hall, or call 716.645.2231 to make an appointment. Spots are limited.