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Career Corner

February 2024

Career CornerFebruary 2024

Welcome to Career Column, February 2024 Edition Welcome to Career Column, February 2024 Edition

TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE SPRING CAREER FAIRS

University of Arizona Career Fairs. Please check them out and register for multiple!

https://arizona.joinhandshake.com/edu/career_fairs/42162 Feb 6th 1:00pm-3:30pm IN-PERSON

https://arizona.joinhandshake.com/edu/career_fairs/42183 Feb 13th 1:00pm-4:00pm IN-PERSON

https://arizona.joinhandshake.com/edu/career_fairs/42182 Feb 15th 1:00PM-4:00PM IN-PERSON

https://arizona.joinhandshake.com/edu/career_fairs/42181 Feb 20th 12:00PM-4:00PM

FEBRUARY CAREER PREP EVENTS RSVP NOW! FEBRUARY CAREER PREP EVENTS RSVP NOW!

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Event Title: Career Paths in Social Work-Free Pizza!

Tuesday, February 13th, 12-12:45 2024 In-Person in Psychology Room 321

RSVP on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1442782

Event Description: Are you interested in making a difference in your community? Are you curious about the intersection of clinical practice, policy, and social justice? Join us for FREE Pizza as we learn about career paths in social work. The ASU School of Social Work offers a cohort-model Master's in Social Work program at its location in downtown Tucson. Social workers are employed in government, non-profit, and community agencies as therapists, social advocates, grant writers, case managers, program planners, forensic interviewers, and more! We look forward to seeing you there.

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Event Title: Child Life Specialist Info Session

Tuesday, February 20th, 12:00-1:00 pm Virtual on Zoom

RSVP on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1443894

Event Description: Join us to learn about the career of a Child Life Specialist. This presentation will cover the duties and responsibilities, the paperwork and requirements to become certified, and some stories of this profession's impact on children in the medical field. Please come with questions, and we look forward to seeing you there!

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Event Title: Diverse Career Paths in the Field of Aging

Wednesday, February 28th, 12-12:45 2024 on Zoom

RSVP on Handshake Link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1442826

Event Description: The world's population is aging, and people are living longer. As a result, there is a growing demand for professionals with expertise in aging. Are you aware of the various career paths available in the field of aging as you plan for your future? This session will provide students with general information about aging, the different career options in this field, and ways to enhance their professional marketability. Additionally, students will be introduced to the new Certificate - Insights into Healthy Aging.

SPRING 2024 EVENT CALENDAR

Please check out the schedule of events we have so far! So many career and professional development opportunities to help you figure out what you want to do for your career! Career Prep Events

DID YOU KNOW YOU COULD POTENTIALLY SCHEDULE A ONE-DAY SHADOW WITH A PROFESSIONAL IN YOUR AREA OF INTEREST?!

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The Job Shadow Program (JSP) is back!

Students: expand your knowledge about industries, job functions, and employer culture at participating organizations via this low-stakes, high value opportunity to peak behind the curtain! Alumni and employers: host one or more students!

Click here to fill out the Student Interest Form! https://career.arizona.edu/job-shadow-program-jsp/

GET YOUR RESUME FOR THE CAREER FAIRS AND UPCOMING JOB MARKET! GET YOUR RESUME FOR THE CAREER FAIRS AND UPCOMING JOB MARKET!

Career Development: Resume 2.0

Friday, February 2, 2024

12:15pm - 1:15pm

Bartlett Academic Success Center SECD Classroom (Rm 306), 1435 East 4th Street, Tucson, Arizona 85719

Click here to register: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1479019


Career Development: Networking/Prep Your Pitch

Thursday, February 8, 2024

12:30pm - 1:30pm

Student Engagement and Career Development BASC (Room 306)

Click here to register: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1479033


Career Development: Resume 2.0

Friday, February 9, 2024

12:30 -1:30pm

Bartlett Academic Success Center, SECD Classroom (Rm 306), 1435 East 4th Street, Tucson, Arizona 85719

Click here to register: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1479023


Career Development: Resume 2.0

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

12:30 -1:30pm

Bartlett Academic Success Center, SECD Classroom (Rm 316), 1435 East 4th Street, Tucson, Arizona 85719

Click here to register: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1479025


Career Development: Networking/Prep Your Pitch

Friday, February 16, 2024

12:30pm - 1:30pm

Student Engagement and Career Development BASC (Room 306)

Click here to register: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1479036


Career Development: Resume 2.0

Monday, February 19, 2024

1pm - 2pm

Virtual Session

Click here to register: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1478974


Career Core by Kaplan: Networking Within Your Industry w/Coaches Annie and Lauren

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

5pm - 6pm

Virtual Session

Click here to register: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1464281


Career Development: Interviewing Preparation
Thursday, February 22, 2024

12:30pm - 1:30pm

Student Engagement and Career Development BASC (Room 306)

Click here to register: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1479041

RESUME EDITING AND GRADUATE SCHOOL PERSONAL STATEMENT TUTORING!

Are you actively applying to graduate school? Do you need a professional to review your Resume and Personal Statement? If so, please check out the following services:


Resume/C.V. Editing dropbox 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 or schedule a tutoring appointment 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, M.Ed.

Associate Professor of Practice

Director, Undergraduate Career Development

christyw@arizona.edu


Shanda Romans

Experiential Learning Coordinator

Romans1@arizona.edu

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