Making The Most Of Winter Break
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The document provides information for students to prepare for spring on-campus recruiting over winter break. It lists important career fair and interview dates in January and April and recommends taking advantage of drop-in advising after break. Students should have their resumes and cover letters ready, set up appointments, work on their career guides, think like employers, and reflect on their experiences and strengths to discuss in interviews. The document also encourages students to research internship and job opportunities using various online databases and consider fellowships. It reminds students that the career search process can be challenging but enjoyable with the Career Center's help.
Making The Most Of Winter Break
- 1. CAREER CENTER What to do over break to prepare for Spring On-Campus Recruiting • Spring Career Fair- January 24, 2013 10AM-3PM in Wilson Gym Know the key Dates: http://ow.ly/fSAMG • Information Sessions start January 14, 2013 • On Campus interviews Start January 30, 2013 • Just-In Time Fair April 10, 2013 in Fuqua • Take advantage of Drop-in Advising right after the break Have your resume/cover letter ready: http://ow.ly/fSBuP • Set up a telephone or in-person appointment for post-break success. Call (919) 660- 1050 • Take a Career Guide home and work on it over the break • Think like an employer • Think about your life journey; how your past has allowed you to get here Be prepared to tell your story: http://ow.ly/fSOx0 • Jot down the people, places and things in your life that have been change agents • Think about how and where you are unique • Find your authentic voice • A LOT of interesting internships are out there Know the type of opportunities available: http://ow.ly/fSOXF • Still great full-time, post graduation opportunities available • Consider fellowships, grants other opportunities • eRecruiting, iNet, UCAN job and internship databases Use your online resources: http://ow.ly/fSQzt • Idealist.org and government job placement websites • Give Google a try • Know it is humbling and challenging Enjoy the process: http://ow.ly/fSR3u • Remember the Career Center can help www.studentaffairs.duke.edu/career