Sunday, April 21, 2013

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 25th!
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.

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