News, Events, and more from UM-Dearborn Career Services!
News, Events, and more from UM-Dearborn Career Services!
CAREER SERVICES NEWS:

Happy March! 

We hope that your semester is going well and setting you up to "Achieving Your Career Best!" March is a busy month for our office! We are hosting our annual Spring Career Fair on March 14th! There will be over 60 employers in attendance, and they will be looking to fill internships, co-ops, full and part-time positions. You can view what companies are coming and who they are hiring below under the "Spring Career Fair" section. All current and past University of Michigan-Dearborn students are welcome to attend. To help prepare you, we are holding the "Career Fair Crunch Times" in our office at 280 FCN. They are on a walk-in basis, and are a great way to get your resume reviewed before the fair! Check out the hours under the Upcoming Events section. We hope to see you there! 
ACHIEVING YOUR CAREER BEST:
Our model, Achieving Your Career BEST, focuses on:
Career BASICS: The essentials. Your foundation.
Career EXPLORATION: Knowing what you do, could, or should bring.
Career STRATEGIES: What’s your plan?
Career TRANSITIONS: The world will always change.
Our goal in Career Services is to help our students and alumni succeed. This newsletter explains ways that we can help you identify your career interests, decisions, opportunities, and purpose. We can help educate you about what recruiters are looking for and how to communicate your value.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
March 8: Career Fair Crunch Time, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, 280 FCN
March 11: Career Fair Crunch Time, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, 280 FCN
March 12: Health Profession School Information Fair, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, FCS Michigan Rooms. For more information click here. 
March 13: Career Fair Crunch Time, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm & 2:00pm -4:00pm, 280 FCN
March 13: Willis Towers Watson Information Session, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm, 120 FCN- They are hiring for full time and internship positions!
March 14: 2019 Spring Career Fair, 10:00 am-2:00 pm, The Fairlane Club
March 14th: Toastmasters Meeting, 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm, FCN 280
March 20th: Zeal Credit Union Promo Table, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, UC Promo Table. They are hiring for Summer 2019! To apply click here.
March 28th: Toastmasters Meeting, 4:30 pm- 6:00pm, FCN 280
April 8th: Dallas Police Department Promo Table, 10.00-3:00 pm, UC Promo Table
Resume Critique Walk-In Hours:  Wednesdays 11:00am- 1:00pm Fridays 10:00am-12:00pm, 280 FCN 
SAVE THE DATE: SPRING CAREER FAIR!
Thursday, March 14, 2019
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
OPEN TO ALL MAJORS
(CASL, CECS, CEHHS, & COB)  
 
 Location: Fairlane Club - 5000 Fairlane Woods Drive, Dearborn, Michigan, 48126
Shuttle Service will be available! Pick-up locations: UC & FCN
View a list of attending employers.
View a list of companies hiring by college (CASL, COB, CECS, CEHHS)
We have an app! Put the power to prepare for career fairs in your hands. Download a full-featured app for iPhone, iPad, and Android. Search for Career Fair Plus on the App Store and Google Play Store.
TOASTMASTERS

Toastmasters at

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Did you know that there is a Toastmasters Club here at the University? Joining Toastmasters can help you improve your public speaking skills, help grow your network and more! The next Toastmasters meeting is on March 14th, at 4:30 pm -6:00 pm. For more information please email Britta Roan at broan@umich.edu
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT ON CAMPUS
Obtaining work experience while earning your degree can be a great addition to your resume and demonstrate to an employer or graduate program that you have developed professional skills.  Whether you obtain experience through a campus position, internship/co-op or an off-campus opportunity, you will have the opportunity to enhance your professional network and fine-tune relevant or transferable skills. 
All work-study and non-work study on-campus positions can be found on umjobs.org 
When searching for jobs keep in mind the following filters: Part-Time & Temporary. For more information please see the Student Jobs Flyer.
HOW TO STAND OUT IN YOUR JOB SEARCH
According to CEO's, there are four ways that you can stand out in your job search. 
  1. Follow directions. 
  2. Answer questions before they are asked.
  3. Do your research and find your mission.
  4. Show that extra spark. 
So next time you're looking for a new job, be mindful of these tips. Make sure you read all the instructions on how to apply and what to send, answer any questions that they may have, do your research on the company, and make yourself stand out!  
*Adapted from Ladders Magazine. 
FOCUS 2
FOCUS  2 can aid in picking the right major and career path while utilizing your talents and abilities! To access FOCUS,  follow the 4 easy steps below! 

1. Click the "Focus 2" button below.
2. As a new user, click on "New Account".
3. The keycode is: "goblue"
4. Complete self-registration and the inventory. 
FOCUS 2
CAREER TIPS: USING CAREER CONNECTIONS AND BIG INTERVIEW
Getting connected to careers is easy with Career Connections!

Career Connections is UM-Dearborn's Campus-Wide Recruiting System. It's your source to apply for jobs, internships and co-ops. You can also view campus-wide recruiting events. To get started: log in with your Uniquename and password, upload your resume, and complete the online profile. Read more instructions.
Log In with Career Connections
With Big Interview, interview tips and techniques are just a click away!

Use Big Interview to learn and practice your interview skills online, whether you’re interviewing for a job or graduate school. Register and create your account (You will need to use your University email)
The Office of Career Services at the University of Michigan - Dearborn
Career Services is located in the Talent Gateway, a collaboration of campus offices committed to your career development and success.
To schedule a career counseling appointment:
Contact Career Services at 313-593-5020
or stop by the Office in Fairlane Center North (FCN) Suite 280 
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