Week of 1/28/2013

Staff of the Week

Office Assistant Cilia Jurdy

Hello! Welcome to Career Services! I am a freshman as well as an Office Assistant for Career Services. Career Services, along with being a great resource for both students and alumni, is a wonderful place to work. My favorite part definitely has to be the great attitude all my co-workers embody. My job is both challenging and fun, I am always learning something new regarding professionalism and serving others. Career Services is great at ensuring students are prepared to enter into the workforce as intelligent and capable professionals.

I was born and raised in Seattle, though Capitol Hill was never where I spent much time, so even though I’m going to a college in my city, it still feels new and exciting. I am currently majoring in International Studies with a minor in Art History. I hope to study abroad in the Middle East. My favorite thing about Seattle University is the diversity of thought all students and professors have, and the eagerness to learn that is present here.  If you need any help in career advising, interview preparation, or just need to polish your resume, 

Career Services is an amazing resource to utilize. You won’t regret it!

Employer of the Week: Genie Industries

Genie, a Terex brand, encourages team members to lead with their ideas, to take intelligent risks, and to learn from mistakes and come back stronger. They promote all of this within a safe and sound work environment that insists on respect and rewards high performance. Choose Terex for one reason: Because it is where you believe you can be your best.

Genie products are used in a wide range of industries on jobsites and in facilities around the world. Their versatile booms, lifts and more are the right choice for many applications including anywhere there is a need to lift workers, tools and materials to get the job done. Genie products are relied upon in a variety of industries, including aviation, ports, construction, entertainment, and government/military and many more.

For more information, visit their website here

Upcoming Events

Employer Info Session: Teach For America

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  (12:30 PM - 1:15 PM)

Pavilion Living Room

Want to be part of helping lead an educational revolution in low-income communities across the country? Teach for America is growing the movement of leaders to work to ensure that children growing up in poverty get an excellent education. TFA recruits a diverse group of leaders with a record of achievement who work to expand educational opportunity, starting by teaching for two years in a low-income community. 

Introduction to the Redhawk Network: Student Training

Tuesday, January 29, 2013 (3:00pm-3:30pm)

Career Services office

This 30-minute workshop will guide students through Seattle University's online job and internship database, the Redhawk Network.

At the end of this training, you will be able to:

1) access your student account and manage your personal profile


2) conduct a job search and set up a Job Agent


3) search for on-campus interviews and apply for interview schedules


4) RSVP for Career Services workshops, career fairs, and trainings

This workshop is open only to current and active undergraduate and graduate students. For more information, contact Dan Kelley-Petersen at 296-6080. RSVP through the Redhawk Network by following the link below. 

RSVP recommended here

Employer Information Session: INROADS

Wednesday, January 30, 2013 (12:30pm – 1:15pm)

STCN 322 Office of Multicultural Affairs Lounge

Looking for an internship at a top company? Want to earn $14-29 an hour? Many SU students have interned through INROADS.

INROADS offers customized paid, multiyear internships with top Fortune 500 companies. You will receive year-round professional and personal coaching and guidance from your INROADS manager.

2011 INROADS graduating interns have a 74 percent job offer rate, the highest of all college graduates for full-time business and industry jobs in their chosen careers.

The mission of INROADS is to develop and place talented underserved youth in business and industry, and prepare them for corporate and community leadership.

INROADS is the nation's largest source of salaried corporate internships for underserved students."

Please contact Sarah Thomson for any questions 206-296-6080.

RSVP for the event here

On-Campus Interviews: Nordstrom

Wednesday, January 30, 2013 (9am-5pm)

Thursday, January 31, 2013 (9am-5pm)

Career Services office

Are you a college senior graduating in 2013? If you're ready to grow your career at Nordstrom, our summer Retail Management Development Internship Program could be the right fit.

The Retail Management Development Internship Program gives you an in-depth look at the business of retail and successful completion prepares you for a future career. College juniors graduating in 2014 are also eligible to apply.

Nordstrom is seeking juniors and seniors for their Retail Management Development Internship program. They will be conducting informational interviews from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan. 30 and 31. You need to sign up on the Redhawk Network for an interview time. View the position description on the Redhawk Network Job ID #35354. The deadline to reserve your interview slot is Jan. 25. Students will be notified of their interview time by Jan. 28. Please direct any questions to Career Services. 

Employer Information Session: Genie Industries

Thursday, January 31, 2013 (12:30pm-1:20pm)

ENG 312

Genie Industries is hiring mechanical engineers, electrical engineers and industrial engineers for six-month internships (summer and fall) and full-time positions for students with the same degrees.

To learn more about Genie Industries, check out our Featured Employer of the Week section or visit their website here.

Please direct all questions to Monica Duke 206-296-6080.

Costco & You

Thursday, January 31, 2013 (5:30pm-8:30pm)

UW Campus

Costco & You is an annual event open to exclusively to Costco Scholars from Seattle University and University of Washington. This event brings together Costco Executives and Costco Supplies to share with students job and internship opportunities.

Companies represented include:

Campbell Soup
First Quality
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
Matronardi Produce Ltd.
Nice-Pak Products, Inc.
PepsiCo, Inc.
Pharmavite LLC
Procter & Gamble
Sealy, Inc.
Unilever USA 

Students are required to RSVP and space is limited. To RSVP, login to the Redhawk Network and search in Career Events.

Please contact James Vivé at vestj@seattleu.edu or 206-296-6085

Q&A

“What is appropriate to wear to an interview?”

This is a question that arises often, and this week, the Career Services staff helps us give their tips!

Alissa Strong: Make sure you feel confident in what you're wearing and that it's tailored to fit you well - that will also help you feel confident in the interview and on the job.

James Vivé: Try and avoid wearing something new for the first time to an interview, for example, a new pair of shoes that look good but become uncomfortable after a while can distract you from the interview. For guys, if you aren't accustomed to wearing a suit and tie, look for occasions to wear them before the big interview so that you don't feel as self conscious during the interview. The upcoming Internship Fair on February 7th and the Etiquette Dinner on February 27th are great chances to try out your interview clothes before you really need them.

Maggie Heier: You should dress at least one step up from what you would envision you would be wearing day-to-day if you got the job. So if you think you would be in business casual most days at that organization, wear formal business attire for the interview. Or if the place is extremely casual, you might dress business casual for the interview. When in doubt, dress up more than you think you should.

This week, Nordstrom recruiter, Lindsey Daniels, held an info session on campus to inform students about how to dress for success!

Some tips from the event were:

• Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.
• Invest in a few “high” pieces which you will wear for years to come – such as a blazer, skirt, and trouser for ladies and suits in black, charcoal, or navy for gentlemen.
• Be confident in whatever you choose to wear, and make sure to add a personal flare to it!
• Ladies: Wear outfits that compliment your figure, hosiery can have fun designs, but keep makeup and perfume to moderation!
• Gentlemen: The tie and shirt should have different patterns (ex. stripes on plaid), suit should always be worn with the whole set, do not button both buttons on the jacket, and make sure everything is wrinkle free!

Week of 1/22/2013

Staff of the Week

Graduate Assistant Maggie Heier

Hello and welcome! Whether you are clear about your academic and professional aspirations or whether you are still exploring, we are here to help you every step of the way.

I am a graduate assistant and career advisor in Career Services. I meet with students individually through Express Advising and also for longer 30-minute follow up appointments. In addition I enjoy presenting workshops on a range of career-related topics around campus. Talking with students about their career goals and aspirations is one of my favorite things, and I have a special passion for working with Pre-major students and students who are still exploring their interests.

 In addition to working in the office I am also a graduate student in the Student Development Administration (SDA) program in the College of Education here at SU and will graduate this June 2013. Prior to moving to Seattle for graduate school I worked as a pre-major advisor for journalism students at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. I look forward to seeing you around campus! 

Employer of the Week

In 1901, John W. Nordstrom used his stake from the Alaska gold rush to open a small shoe store in Seattle, Washington. Today, Nordstrom is one of the nation's leading fashion retailers, offering a wide variety of fine quality apparel, shoes and accessories for men, women and children. Now in our 100th year, we operate stores across the country and remain committed to our founding principles of quality, value, selection and service. They also happen to be paying a visit to Seattle University this upcoming week! If you are interested in learning more about business in the fashion industry and possibly seeking an internship opportunity, make sure to come to the info session on Thursday, January 24^th.

*See details in the Upcoming Events section.

Upcoming Events

Employer Information Session: Peace Corps
Tuesday, January 22nd 12:30PM - 1:20PM

Pavilion Living Room

Want to know more about working for the Peace Corps after graduation? Come to this information session. Peace Corps volunteers work in collaboration with community members in more than 70 developing countries worldwide in areas such as education, youth and community development, agriculture, health and HIV/AIDS, business development, the environment and information technology. All majors are welcome. Volunteers receive intensive training in foreign languages, cross-cultural awareness and technical subjects related to their projects. 

The Internship and Job Search Processes for International Students at SU: A Panel on Working in America
Tuesday, January 22nd 4:30PM - 5:30PM
International Student Center Lounge (PAVL 160)

This program explores and demystifies the job and internship search process for international students at SU. Come hear from a panel of current SU students and alumni about their experiences interviewing and searching for internships and employment in the greater Washington area. This workshop is specifically for SU international students and you MUST RSVP in order to reserve a seat at this private event. Contact Ryan Greene at greener@seattleu.edu or 296-6260. Sponsored by the International Student Center and the Career Services Office (Light refreshments will be served.) 

Nordstrom: Dress for Success Workshop
Thursday, January 24th 12:30PM - 1:15PM

Pavilion Living Room

Worried about what to wear to the upcoming internship fair and Career Expo? Thinking about how to dress for your next professional interview? Come learn from the experts at Nordstrom about how to build your wardrobe to give a winning impression to employers.

The Nordstrom Retail Management Development Internship Program is looking for individuals with enthusiasm for retail, who are motivated achievers and hard-working team players. As a Nordstrom intern, you’ll receive mentoring and training in the exciting world of fashion and first-hand experiences you won't find in the classroom. Being part of the Retail Management Development Internship program gives you an up-close-and-personal view of the fashion retail business. It's a real-world perspective you won't find in any classroom. 

To learn more, check out http://about.nordstrom.com/careers/

Question & Answer

“What is a cover letter and do I really need a cover letter?”

A cover letter is a letter of intent written to an employer when applying for a new job or internship. It briefly states who you are, the reasons why you want to work with them, and some skills from previous experiences that would be useful for the new opportunity. Sometimes a cover letter is not required, but even so, it’s not a bad idea to write a one or even provide a “mini” cover letter in an email in which you’re attaching your resume.