Career Corner

Dear Students,

Welcome to the first edition of the Fall 2024 school year! We know it’s early August, but it is time to start gearing up for back to school! Check out this edition of “Career Corner” to ensure you are ready for the upcoming semester! We look forward to a great year preparing YOU for your future career and next steps after undergrad.

This first edition of the new academic year always focuses on the importance of having a Handshake account. All Psychology and Psychological Sciences majors must log in and create their Handshake profiles to take advantage of all the professional development opportunities this year. It only takes a few minutes. Please go to www.arizona.joinhandshake.com/login

You need hands-on experiences to help you figure out what direction you wish to take for your career. Some career paths require attending a graduate or professional program, others do not, but all Careers require hands-on experience! FACTS!

Wednesday, August 28, 11:30-2 In-Person at LIfeLab 2nd Floor of the Bear Down Gym room 264

RSVP: No RSVP. This event is first-come first-served, just show up looking glam!

Event Description: This event is open to all UA students in partnership with The Office of Student Engagement & Career Development. Get glam and show up to get a free professional headshot to level up your online profiles. Stay for the tour of LifeLab and the Wildcat Student Employment Fair

Event Title: 2024 Wildcat Student Employment Fair (Part-time, Local, and On-Campus Jobs)

Wednesday, August 28th at 12pm-3pm, In-Person Bear Down Gym

Handshake Link: https://arizona.joinhandshake.com/edu/career_fairs/47835

Event Description: Looking for some extra income and work experience while you are in school? This fair is a great place to find part-time jobs and internships for the academic year. Meet with many campus departments and local employers who are looking to hire students and will be flexible with your academic schedule.

Event Title: Journey to Internships Series

Wednesday, August 28th-September 11th at 12pm-12:45pm, In-Person Bartlett Academic Success Center Room 306

Handshake Link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1560567

Event Description: Join this 3-week series of small group workshops, 1:1 support, and self-paced work where you will get help applying for internships through every step of the process! This series meets on Wednesdays for three weeks from 12:00PM-12:45PM. We’ll wrap up before the career fairs that you’ll be ready to attend! Topics include: Where to find internships and search strategies- How internships help you uncover your career interests- Preparing materials to apply – resume, cover letter, online profiles- Talking about yourself in an interview. This series is led by the internship coach team, all students who have had internships and want to help guide you through the process! You’ll get 1:1 assistance and work alongside your peers who are also seeking internships. The peer coach team will help you embark on this impactful journey with confidence!

Event Title: Journey to Internships Series

Friday, August 30th-September 13th at 12pm-12:45pm, In-Person Bartlett Academic Success Center Room 316

Handshake Link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1560569

Event Description: Join this 3-week series of small group workshops, 1:1 support, and self-paced work where you will get help applying for internships through every step of the process! This series meets on Wednesdays for three weeks from 12:00PM-12:45PM. We’ll wrap up before the career fairs that you’ll be ready to attend! Topics include: Where to find internships and search strategies- How internships help you uncover your career interests- Preparing materials to apply – resume, cover letter, online profiles- Talking about yourself in an interview. This series is led by the internship coach team, all students who have had internships and want to help guide you through the process! You’ll get 1:1 assistance and work alongside your peers who are also seeking internships. The peer coach team will help you embark on this impactful journey with confidence!

Friday, September 6th at 10am-2pm, In-Person Bear Down Gym

Handshake Link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1545083

Event Description: Are you a College of Science Student looking for opportunities in community building, networking, professional development, leadership, research, and more? Join us for The College of Science Club Fair, where you can connect with Clubs and Organizations related to your major or area of interest!

This event is free for students to attend and is brought to you by the College of Science Career Center. If you are interested in joining a club or organization, please RSVP for this College of Science Fall Club Fair.

Clubs attending this year include Active Minds, African Americans in Life Sciences, Arizona Students Association, Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG), Astrobiology Ambassadors, Astronomy Club, Chemistry Club (SMACS), College of Science Ambassadors, College of Science Student Council, Cyber Saguaros, UA Fish & Wildlife Society, Genetic Counseling Club, Hydrology & Atmospheric Sciences Student Association (HASSA), Marine Awareness & Conservation Society (MACS), MathCats, UA Medical Directive, MEDLIFE, Microbiology Club, Minority Association of Premedical Students, Neuroscience & Cognitive Science Association of Students (NSCSAS), Nu Rho Psi, Physicists for Inclusion & Equity, Psi Chi, Risk Runners, Science is Fun, Sign Language Club, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Spanish Psychology Club (Club de Psicología en Español), Speech and Hearing Cats of Color, Speech Language & Hearing Student Association (NSSLHA), Student for Sustainability, Students for the Exploration & Development of Space (SEDS), UA Students Optics Chapter (SOCK), The Undergraduate Journal Club, Undergraduate Research Ambassadors, University of Arizona Emergency Medical Services (UAEMS), Wildcat Robotics, Women in Science & Engineering (WISE), and The Women's Network! Stay tuned for more clubs to be added.

If you are a leader in a Club or Organization looking to table at the event, please reach out to lyndseyedmonds@arizona.edu!

Wednesday, September 18th at 9am-1pm, In-Person Bear Down Gym

Handshake Link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/career_fairs/49794

Event Description: This event is open to students across all College of Science majors! Employers will have opportunities available for internships and full-time roles across Mathematics & Computational Sciences, Earth, Physical, & Space Sciences, Neural, Cognitive, & Behavioral Sciences, as well as Life & Molecular Sciences.

Business professional attire is recommended and we highly encourage students to book an appointment with our Career Coaches to prepare for the Career Fair.

To schedule an appointment with Shanda: Click here

Resume/C.V. Editing drop box You can upload your Resume/CV and get professional feedback within 2-4 business days from professionals at Student Engagement Career Development.

Personal Statement Tutoring drop-ins . You can drop in to Zoom to help you write/edit your statements with the Writing Skills Improvement Program.

In closing, if you have an idea for an event or want to learn about something specific related to career, professional, and graduate school preparation, please email me directly at christyw@.arizona.edu. I will see what I can do!

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"Together, We Got This!"

Christy M. Ball

Associate Professor of Practice

Director, Undergraduate Career Development

christyw@arizona.edu

Shanda Romans

Experiential Learning Coordinator

romans1@arizona.edu