Week of 4/29/2013

Student Testimonial

I visited Career Services toward the end of my freshman year. I was a Psychology major and had taken my first Psychology class winter quarter and decided that I really did not like it. I came in really confused and kind of freaked out because I had no clue what I wanted to do. One moment I wanted to do Psychology and the next I did not. Talking to an advisor in the Career center really helped me out. It helps to talk to someone who will listen and advise you on what you can do to decide on a major. Your major, even though it is important, is not everything. It is how you market that major and what you have learned to the person who’s interviewing you. I have also visited the Career Services Center for Resume help and that was also really helpful. The advisor goes through your Resume and let’s you know what can be done to improve it. I have also recently learned that they also provide mock interviews. I kind of wish I had known that sooner as that would have been helpful.

-Melissa Wong, Sophomore

Featured Employer: DoubleDown Interactive

Calling all game lovers to connect with this employer! DoubleDown Interactive is currently hiring graduating seniors in fields of: computer science and software engineering; electrical and computer engineering; physics; and math, and graduate students in: software engineering; and computing and software systems. These full-time positions will be in roles of mobile developer; HTML5/JavaScript developer; and Java developer.

With veterans from some of the top game companies, Double Down Interactive’s team is committed to providing consumers with a social games experience that is unrivaled by anything else online. Here, you will find smart, creative people who contribute daily to an environment of collaboration and fun as they develop some of the leading social games online. It is an exciting time to be part of the team that is one of Facebook’s top 25 game developers today and play an active role in developing games that will be played by millions online. Double Down Interactive is always on the lookout for great talent to help fuel their growth and contribute to their continued success!

Information session will be held on Tuesday, April 30^th from 12:30-1:20pm in the Pavilion Living Room. Click here for more information about their company on their website. Come and enter to win an iPad Mini!

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Q&A

“Do potential employers really search you on social media? And if so, how do I protect my image?”

Many employers will definitely search you online before hiring you. Often times, they will simply Google your name to see what images and links come up associated with you. The best way to make sure you are putting out the appropriate image online is to search yourself and see what comes up. If you see anything you don’t want out there, try to find ways to delete them so it is no longer up online. Another great way to ensure you’re putting the appropriate professional image out there is by making sure your LinkedIn is very up to date and professional – if that is perfected, it will be the first link that comes up when employers search you! Remember – once you put something out on the web it becomes public property so always keep your professional image in mind before putting up unprofessional images or content!

Week of 4/22/2013

Student Testimonial

“I just made my first visit to Career Services this week and I think it was an extremely helpful experience. As a senior, I was aware of the services that were provided but I didn't realize how many utilities there are in being able to talk to a person one on one. I thought that I would be able to research and learn the information I needed to know about careers online, but I should have taken advantage of a department that's sole purpose is to support career development. I think I will probably use Career Services more now. It's much more efficient than finding out things on my own.”

-Senior, Seattle University

Featured Employer: Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines is one of the most respected names in aviation and flies throughout its namesake state and the Lower 48, as well as to Hawaii, Canada and Mexico. Their roots date to 1932 and are symbolized by the Eskimo painted on the tails of our aircraft. Guided by what we call the "Alaska Spirit", they pride themselves on providing a lifeline to remote communities while delivering renowned service to everyone they fly. This commitment has brought Alaska Airlines national and international recognition: They have ranked "highest in customer satisfaction among traditional network carriers" in J.D. Power and Associates' North America Airline Satisfaction Study for the past three years. They have also been honored with a variety of awards by readers of Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, USA Today and others. Alaska is the dominant West Coast airline and, together with its sister carrier Horizon Air, flies to more than 90 destinations.

Be sure to join Alaska Airlines for their College Info Night this Thursday, April 25^th!

This event is a great opportunity for those graduating in 2013 with degrees or focuses in: Information Technology, E-Commerce, Web Analytics/Web Marketing, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Math/Statistics, Computer Science, and Software Engineering.

Company executives, department managers, and recruiters will be on-hand to discuss their exciting career opportunities! Join for a presentation, information sessions, and a networking reception. Food and drinks will be provided. RSVP required!

E-mail collegenight@alaskaair.com to receive your registration form. Space is limited!

Please direct all questions to Monica Duke in the Career Services office at dukem@seattleu.edu

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Q&A

“How important is it to follow up after a job interview, and how exactly should I do that?”

Following up after an interview is very crucial – oftentimes even if you don’t make the strongest impression in the interview, the matter afterwards can steer the hirer in your direction. A follow-up note is one of the best ways to keep in touch with the employer after your interview. This follow-up note could either be an e-mail or handwritten, but many would agree that e-mail is much more common and efficient nowadays. Be sure to send it as soon as possible (within 24 hours of the interview), but don’t forget to put a lot of thought into it as well. Make sure to make the note original and tailored to the specific company you just interviewed with, so they know about your potential commitment and dedication to their company. Most importantly, don’t forget to thank them for their time and proof read before sending it off!

Check out Forbes’ article on this issue for more in-depth information, and here are some example letters and formats.

Week of 4/15/2013

Featured Staff

Sean Bellevue

Hi, I’m Sean and I’m not only a freshman Biology major with hopes of going to medical school but I’m also a proud student employee at Career Services. People ask me all the time what I do as on office assistant at Career Services, and they are surprised when I tell them that it’s not just the standard answer phones and emails. As a freshman I’m already learning about searching for a job and learning useful skills that I can apply to my career after graduation. There are only a few places that I would be willing to work at and return as a customer, and this office happens to be one of those great places. I love to fully take advantage of the help and advice the advisors and staff have to offer, from resume and cover letter advice, to interview preparation, to getting in touch with big and small name employers throughout the year; not using this incredible resource would be a mistake on my part. I grew up in the Puget Sound area and apart from a short stay in Italy I’ve lived here my entire life and couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. I love the Seattle weather, I love being surrounded by green, and I love having the opportunity to be a student of Seattle University.

Featured Employer: Career Expo Highlights

On Wednesday, April 10^th, Career Services, in partnership with the Albers Placement Center, hosted our annual Career Expo in the Campion Ballroom! Over 200 students attended the event where they got a chance to meet and discuss full-time and part-time job opportunities with 60 different employers.

Special recognition was given to our two employers of the year, the Peace Corps and Amazon, for their dedication to hiring SU students for full-time and internship opportunities, for the deep relationships they have built with the various schools and college across campus, and for the many ways in which their employees engage in meaningful ways with our students and staff.  Don’t fret if you missed the fair – it’s not too late to connect with the employers! Check out our Q&A section below for details.  

A special shout out goes out to Albers Placement Center, Alpha Kappa Psi, PRSSA, and other student groups on campus who helped put on this successful event! Thank you all!

 

 

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Q&A:

“I missed the Career Expo…Is it now too late to check out which employers were there and to connect with them?”

No, it’s not too late at all! All of the employers who attended Expo are still active in the Redhawk Network, and many of the job opportunities are listed there as well. Be sure to search for Event ID# 813 on RHN or take a look at our webpage here for the full listings. Don’t forget to stop by our office for Express Advising or make an appointment with an advisor if you still would like advice or help on your resumes and cover letters!