Your job search will take time and planning on your part. One of the easiest ways to begin is to use the services provided by the Career Center. The Career Center serves all undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Georgia, with the exception of MBA and Law School students. We have a staff of more than 20 professionals dedicated to helping students. We can provide you with information and direction as you begin your journey through the career decision-making process.

We encourage you to visit our website and find out more about our programs and services. Don’t forget to register with the Career Center’s DawgTRAK system so you’ll have access to campus interviews, full-time and internship listings and receive our weekly e-mail. Finally, don’t hesitate to stop by! Our Career Consultants are ready to answer your questions and help you get a head start on the road to career success!

This guide is designed to provide you with the career resources, information, and opportunities available at UGA’s Career Center. A special thanks to the Red & Black for making this resource available. Use it and get connected!

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How do I register?
1. Start at www.career.uga.edu and follow the DawgTRAK link.
2. Review our login instructions and enter DawgTRAK.
3. Complete your profile and upload your resume.
4. You will receive a confirmation e-mail containing additional information about DawgTRAK.

What’s Next?
After you’ve registered with DawgTRAK, you may want to explore our website at www.career.uga.edu meet with one of our Career Consultants, attend a workshop, or participate in campus recruiting.

Overview of Services

Individual Career Counseling – Meet with one of our Career Consultants to explore your options and develop a plan to help you reach your career objectives.

Career Seminars – Workshops offered at convenient times throughout the semester covering career-related topics such as resume writing, interviewing, job search/networking skills, and more.

The Career Information Library – Over 600 books and videos relevant to choosing majors, researching careers, searching for jobs, resume writing, interviewing, and applying to graduate school

CareerSearch – A database profiling over 1.4 million companies. within minutes, identify companies matching your career objective(s). identify salary ranges by industry and region

Student Employment – Information available to assist students in obtaining internships as well as on-campus and off-campus part-time employment

Assessments – Several assessments tools are available to help you learn about yourself and the world of work. Assessments won’t be able to tell you what you should “be” or “do” but they can provide valuable clues that may help you with the career decision-making process.
 Georgia Career Information System
 SIGI 3
 FOCUS
 TypeFocus
 Strong Interest Inventory
Be sure to talk with your Career Consultant to make the best use of the clues you gather!

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How do I prepare for a Career Fair?
Getting the most out of career fairs starts well before the event. It begins with preparation: knowing yourself, your skills, qualifications, interests, values, goals, and career areas of interest. In addition, identifying employers you want to connect with and learning something about them is important. Last, but not least, you’ll need to prepare a resume and dress for success! Here are some additional tips to help you prepare:

1. Dress in professional attire!
 Men: A dark suit, white shirt, conservative tie, and dark polished dress shoes.
 Women: A professional suit, preferably dark. A low-heel pump is very practical. Minimal jewelry.
 A portfolio may be carried to hold copies of your resume and to take notes.
 Conservative attire is recommended because your goal is for employers to remember you, not your clothes!

2. Come prepared – resumes in hand and questions in mind!
 Research the employers you are interested in and prepare questions to ask organization representatives. Company websites are a great place to start and you can find links to many employer websites on the Career Center website.
 Be sure your nametag is on!
 Be prepared to tell them about your major, your classification (senior, junior etc.), and your professional interests.

3. Be Assertive and Positive!
 Smile! Introduce yourself in a confident manner, offer a firm handshake, and offer them a copy of your resume.
 Sell your skills, major, coursework, GPA, work experiences and extra-curricular activities in relation to their needs!
 Highlight your interest in their organization by discussing the research you’ve done on their organization, and how your qualifications and career goals fit their culture.
 Don’t forget to collect business cards and company literature.

4. Speak with as many representatives as possible for your information as well as for your visibility.
 You will probably recognize many of the organizations by name, but there will be many you won’t. Don’t let that stop you from speaking with their representatives.
 You may be interested in an organization, but they may not list your major as one they’re interested in. Don’t let that stop you from visiting their table. Representatives will often pass your resume onto a different department or division within their organization, or provide you with the name of a person to contact.

5. Follow up!
 Send a thank you letter or e-mail to employer representatives you are interested in, thank them for their visit to campus, discuss your qualifications, and reiterate your interest!
 Make sure you’ve registered with the Career Center’s “DawgTRAK” system so you can apply for campus interviews. Visit our website at www.career.uga.edu to get started!

Career Fairs- Spring 2007

Tuesday, February 6, 2007 – Risk and Insurance Day, Classic Center; 3:30pm-7:00pm
Wednesday, February 7, 2007 – Summer Camp Fair at Tate Student Center, GA Hall, 10:00am -2:00pm
Wednesday, February 21, 2007 – Government and Non- Profit Career Fair at Tate Student Center, GA Hall, 10:00am -2:00pm
Wednesday, February 28, 2007 – Teacher/Administration Recruitment Day, Classic Center, 10:00am-1:00pm
Wednesday, February 28, 2007 – Journalism and Mass Communication Career Fair, Tate Student Center, GA, 2:00pm-4:30pm
Monday, March 5, 2007 – South Campus Career Expo, Georgia Center, 1:00am-3:00pm
Wednesday, March 28, 2007 – Local Summer Employment Fair, Tate Center, GA Hall, 10:00am-2:00pm
Tuesday, June 5, 2007 – UGA Alumni Career Fair, Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, 11:00am-3:00pm

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Walk-In Hours
Career Center, 2nd Floor Clark Howell Hall
Offered from 11am – 1pm, Monday – Friday in our reception area, Walk-In Hours are designed to answer your quick questions. If you need your resume critiqued, help finding information about internships, or general questions about our services..Walk-In Hours are for you!

Careers in..Series Days Spring 2007
Would you like to find out about a career from the people who live it everyday? We offer a Careers in. Series which outlines a variety of careers. Upcoming panels are:

Careers in Information and Communication Technology, Tuesday, February 6, SLC 101, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Careers in Music Business, Tuesday, February 20, SLC Room 102, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Careers in Science, Wednesday, March 7, SLC Room 101, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Careers in Sports, Wednesday, March 28, SLC Room 101, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Careers in Event Planning, Wednesday, April 4, SLC Room 101, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Careers in Art, Wednesday, April 18, SLC Room 148, 6:00pm-8:00pm

Other great programs
T.O.P. Dog Program: Leading with Integrity: Ethical Decision Making, Wednesday, February, 21, Tate 137, 4:00pm-5:00pm
T.O.P. Dog Program: Women in Leadership Panel and Reception, Tuesday, March 27, Tate Center Reception Hall, 3:30pm-5:00pm

Campus Interviews February- April
Career Center, 2nd Floor Clark Howell Hall
Over 300 companies will be in our offices this year to recruit UGA students. What more information do you need? This is the only time when employers are literally knocking at your door to interview YOU. After graduation, it’s usually the other way around. Take advantage of these great opportunities by registering with DawgTrak via our web site at http://www.career.uga.edu today and viewing the companies who are coming on campus to interview.

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The companies coming to campus represent a variety of industries, including: information services, commercial banking, financial services, consulting, sales, management, marketing, and retail. Students seeking jobs in areas that traditionally do not hold campus interviews will be best served by working with one of the Career Center’s Career Consultants to create an individualized job search strategy.

All campus interviewing is managed through DawgTRAK, which is accessed from the Career Center homepage at www.career.uga.edu. This software allows you to see the companies that have scheduled campus visits, view their company description, a description of the position(s) for which they are interviewing, and the date of their interviews. You may also submit your resume for consideration through DawgTRAK. In addition, you may check the system to see if you are selected, and you may schedule a time for your campus interview. The program is accessible 24/7 from any computer with an internet connection. In fact, the Career Center finds that more students are on-line between midnight at 2am than any other time.

To learn more about DawgTRAK and how to participate in campus interviews visit the Career Center on the 2nd floor of Clark Howell Hall, Monday – Friday during walk-in hours from 11am-1pm.

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HOW DO I REGISTER?
1. Start at www.career.uga.edu and follow the ‘DawgTRAK’ link
2. Read our login instructions and enter DawgTRAK
3. Complete your profile
4. Upload your resume to the site.
5. CONGRATULATIONS! You have successfully registered with DawgTRAK.

NEED HELP?
 Detailed instructions and FAQ’s are available on our website at www.career.uga.edu
 For individual assistance drop by our office in Clark Howell Hall (Mon. – Fri., 8:00 am until 5:00 pm), call us at (706) 542-3375, or send an e-mail to career@uga.edu

I’VE REGISTERED.NOW WHAT?
You can start by reviewing the presentation schedule to learn about upcoming events, review our student employment and internship listings, research companies using CareerSearch, or start applying for campus interviews. It all depends on where you are in the process. Here are some key points to review before you start.

KEY COMPONENTS

I. Jobs & Internship Listings: contains listings targeted to UGA students &alumni
The jobs and internships listed under the ‘Jobs & Internships’ link *ARE NOT* the same jobs and internships listed under the ‘Campus Recruiting’ link. Employers posting jobs under the ‘Jobs & Internships’ link *are not* coming to campus for interviews.

II. Student Employment
On campus part-time jobs can be found on DawgTRAK. Log in, click on Jobs & Georgia Intern Trak Listings, Part Time, Georgia, then On Campus. Also go to Rm 246 in Clark Howell and look in the binders for local non-campus jobs, and lastly some positions at the Library, Bookstore, and Ramsey Center require that you apply in person.

III. CareerSearch: employer research database and more!
Be sure to check out the link to ‘CareerSearch’ near the bottom right corner of your ‘DawgTRAK’ welcome screen. ‘CareerSearch’ is a database of over 1.4 million companies. Within minutes, identify companies matching your career objective(s) and salary ranges by industry and region.

IV. Campus Interviews & Resume Drops
Students seeking full-time positions may review job descriptions, apply for positions and sign-up for interviews here. For complete details, review the Campus Recruiting at UGA section.

V. User Profile:
In order to get the most out of the ‘DawgTRAK’ system you must keep your ‘User Profile’ current. Make sure that information such as your class standing, job search status, services desired, ** and especially your E-MAIL ** are all up to date.

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 Most resumes should be one page in length. Try to condense information to fit one page, especially if the second page is less than half full.

 A resume should be neat, well organized and easy to read. It will create both a factual and visual first impression to the reader.

 Be consistent with grammar and punctuation. Spelling errors are unacceptable! Have someone proofread your final draft.

 Use Action Verbs to describe duties and skills in experience sections. Avoid Duties included. and Responsible for. Demonstrate your strengths and explain your accomplishments.

 Consider writing more than one version of your resume. Various jobs may emphasize different skills and preferred experiences. You want your resume to highlight those specific skills/experiences.

 The average resume requires 4-5 drafts before reaching a satisfied completion. Edit each draft to improve word choice and reduce redundancy. Update your resume each semester with new information.

 Chances are you will need to make constant modifications to your resume (changing objectives, arranging sections, highlighting different information). Employers are seeking candidates that can meet their preferred qualifications. They may not take the time to review a general resume that has no focus.

 Print out the final draft on a quality printer, take a copy to a copy/printing shop, select white, grey, or ivory resume paper, and make enough copies to send to immediate openings.

UGA’s Career Center offers resume assistance through its Career Consultants. Feel free to call 706-542-3375 to set up an appointment.

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The typical on-campus interview lasts about 30 minutes. The first 5 minutes consists of small talk like the weather or the big game. The next 15 minutes comprises the bulk of an interview, where you discuss with the employer your experiences as it relates to the needs of the company. Candidate’s questions should take about 5 minutes, then 5 more minutes to wrap things up with the recruiter.

Prior to the interview, research the organization as well as the position for which you will be interviewing. Make certain you know the logistics of the interview (time, date, place, etc.) Identify your skills that relate to the job; review your resume and be able to elaborate on it. Review frequently asked questions, practice interviewing, and request feedback from others for improving interviewing skills – do a mock interview! Prepare questions to ask the interviewer and plan what to wear.

 Arrive about 10-15 minutes early to your interview.
 Relax and be yourself!
 Bring extra copies of your resume with you.
 Follow the interviewer’s lead and don’t try to take over the interview.
 Listen closely to the interviewer’s questions and ask for clarification if needed.
 Be concise in your answers; give concrete answers to back up your claims.
 Never slight a former employee or colleague.
 Be aware of your posture and body language during the interview.
 Be sure to clarify any follow-up arrangements before the interview is complete.

After the interview, immediately write a thank-you letter to the interviewer(s). Follow up with a phone call to find out the status of your application if the employer has not contacted you within the time frame stated.

If you are looking for pointers on interviewing or would like to participate in a Mock Interview, please call 706-542-3375 to set up an appointment with your Career Consultant.

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Here are steps to follow:

1. Review a suggested timetable for applying to graduate and professional school.
2. Study for and register to take the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT or other entrance exams.
3. Research various departments and schools via their web sites or contact them for information.
4. School profiles can be researched in the Peterson’s Guides to Graduate and Professional Schools.
5. Prepare a personal statement for your application. Resources to help are available in the Career Center.
6. Obtain three faculty recommendations that will be required for your application.
7. Prepare a resume to be used throughout the application process.
8. Apply for financial aid at the schools to which you apply.

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Name
Title
Company/Organization
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:

1st Paragraph “Why Am I Writing?” -Identify that you’re writing to inquire about the possibility of employment and indicate the type of employment you are seeking. Identify how you heard of the opening or organization. Identify why you decided to contact the employer.

2nd Paragraph “Who Am I and Why Should You Hire Me? – Identify your skills, experiences and qualities that relate to your interest area. Highlight one or two of your strongest qualifications and explain how they relate to the needs of the employer. Do not simply restate the facts that are on your resume (“Through my public relations internship at WWOW, I have developed selling and communication skills that are essential to the position of X,” sounds more informative than “I have worked in public relations as an intern”). Explain why you are specifically interested in the employer and the type of work/location, etc.

3rd Paragraph “My Next Step?” – Refer the reader to the enclosed resume/vita. Close the letter with a strong interest in pursuing the next step of an informational interview, an employment interview, and/or additional information or application. Be assertive and state how you intend to follow up (“I will be calling you on ? date to see if an interview can be arranged” or “I will call you during the week of ? to arrange a convenient time to discuss career options”). Clearly indicate whether you or the employer will follow up and what that next step will be.

Sincerely,

(Handwritten Signature)

Typed Name

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