Thursday, January 16, 2014

Prepare for the Cardinal Job Fair by attending Career Center Workshops

The Cardinal Job Fair is coming up on February 12, 2014. Prepare to get the most out of it by attending these workshops.

Resumania
Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Arts and Journalism Building Atrium

How to Prepare for a Job Fair
Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Time: 5-6pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

Resumania
Date: Thursday, February 6, 2014
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Arts and Journalism Building Atrium

Need a J-O-B? Web Resources for Your Job Search
Date: Thursday, February 6, 2014
Time: 3-4pm
Location: Robert Bell 225
Requires registration: bsu.libcal.com

How to Prepare for a Job Fair
Date: Friday, February 7, 2014
Time: 1-2pm
Location: Lucina Hall 220

Find Your Internship Opportunity: Web Resources for Your Internship Search
Date: Friday, February 7, 2014
Time: 3-4pm
Location: Robert Bell 225
Requires registration: bsu.libcal.com

How to Prepare for a Job Fair
Date: Monday, February 10, 2014
Time: 5-6pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

For more information about any of these workshops, contact the Career Center at careercenter@bsu.edu

Cardinal Job Fair - February 12, 2104

Wednesday, February 12, 2014
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Worthen Arena


Every February, approximately 100 employers attend Cardinal Job Fair to meet students on Ball State’s campus.  Graduating seniors have the opportunity to find permanent employment among a large selection of employers.  Younger students have the chance to find internships and network with employers to build relationships that will be beneficial when seeking professional employment in the future.

If you are interested in seeing which employers are attending, you can find a list on Cardinal Career Link along with the positions they are seeking to fill. 
For more information, contact the Career Center at careercenter@bsu.edu or http://cms.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/careercenter/prep/fairs/cjf

Career Workshops for Students with Disabilities

The Career Center will be hosting Career Workshops for Students with Disabilities

Date: Thursday, January 30, 2014
Time: 4-5:30pm
Location: TBD

Date: Monday, February 3, 2014
Time: 4-5:30pm
Location: TBD

Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Time: 3:30-5pm
Location: TBD

For more information, contact the Career Center at careercenter@bsu.edu.

Coaching, Resume Critiques, and Practice Interviews

Did you know that the Career Center offers career coaching? You can get help with resume reviews, career exploration, job search preparation, and more!

Drop in Monday through Friday from 10am to 3pm at Lucina Hall 220. Or visit www.bsu.edu/careers/careerlink to schedule an appointment.

The Career Center also provides practice interviews and resume critiques. Visit www.bsu.edu/careers/careerlink for more info.

Internship Opportunities with Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02)

Congresswoman Walorski from Indiana’s Second District seeks unpaid Interns to fill positions for summer and/or fall semester 2014. Main responsibilities include answering phones, processing mail, drafting constituent correspondence letters, researching legislative issues, attending meetings/hearings as needed. There will also be opportunities to attend receptions and seminars that interest you. Candidates should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible, and computer-literate (with a good understanding of MS Office). This is a great opportunity for college students seeking academic credit. Indiana ties are preferred. Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to Katie Toskey at Katie.Toskey@mail.house.gov.

Internship Opportunities with Rep. Andre Carson (IN-07)

Indiana Congressman AndrĂ© Carson is seeking current college students or recent graduates wishing to gain experience in a fast-paced Congressional office for a full-time or part-time Summer and/or Fall Semester Internship.  We are seeking motivated, organized, and reliable individuals to assist the district staff with day-to-day duties. Such duties include but are not limited to directing constituents to appropriate agencies, casework, drafting constituent correspondence letters, doing legislative research, attending meetings, aiding with Congress on Your Corner, and various other tasks. 

The internship is unpaid, but interns will gain valuable Congressional Office experience. Those with ties to Indiana or the 7th Congressional District are strongly encouraged to apply.  Please send a resume, cover letter detailing availability, two short writing samples and at least 2 references to: In07Internship@mail.house.gov

Internship Opportunities with Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06)

Rep. Messer's office has internship opportunities in their Muncie, Shelbyville, and Washington DC offices for the Summer and Fall of 2014.  These unpaid positions would have job responsibilities including, but not limited to, the following:  composing constituent response and recognition, answering phones, representing Congressman Messer at meetings, and planning events.  Candidates must have strong communication and writing skills, and be computer literate.  Academic credit through BSU will be offered to those who qualify.

Please apply online at http://messer.house.gov/services/internships and you may contact Tim Hawkins at timothy.hawkins@mail.house.gov with questions.