Student Success Center

Why should you attend ANY career fair? Why not just apply online?

Here’s why:

Applying for a position online will give you no more than 2 percent of a chance at the job, and getting hired is about personal connections, says Paul Bernard, founder of a career management consulting firm in New York City.

A huge majority of job seekers are using online postings to apply for jobs, while not utilizing other sources, which could make it hard to stand out.

Also, 55-80% of jobs are filled without any online posting!

Let’s be honest. Online, you have a name, but no face. You’re one of many sending (long) resumes and cover letters. In person, you have a chance to make a good impression. Spend no more than 10% of your job search online – get out there and make a good impression at our Winter 2014 Career Fair!

Keep reading! My next post will feature tips on how to stand out at your next career fair.

Be awesome, and share your awesomeness with others! How? There are many ways for all UM-Flint students, introverts and extroverts, to be awesome. Here are some ideas:

Be a tutor, or get tutoring.
Schedule an appointment with your advisor.
Attend Career Fair Prep Week and the Winter 2014 Career Fair!
Join a club or organization.
Volunteer.
Participate in the Global Ambassador Program.
Conduct research through UROP or as a Graduate Student Research Assistant.
Visit the Writing Center. (Did you know there is online tutoring for online classes?)

Ask ten different people and you might get ten different answers. Of course, it’s field dependent as well. What a pre-med student needs to do might be very different from what an English major needs to do. Still, there are some common factors. Since I was just accepted with a fellowship for an English PhD (after applying TWICE before), I’ll share what worked for me.

Take classes related to your major interests, especially seminar courses, or other courses in which you will need to write a well developed paper. Build relationships with your professors. I have been successful largely because of strong recommendation letters and wonderful advice from outstanding professors in English here at the University of Michigan-Flint.

Apply to and present at conferences.

Start preparing for the GRE right now!

Finally, I didn’t do this .. I had no idea that as undergrad I would be applying to grad school .. but get involved in research. Check out UROP (Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program) and SROP (Summer Research Opportunities Program).

Stay tuned! Part 2 includes suggestions for what to do when you are ready to apply, and links to scholarships.

This workshop will discuss the career preparation needs for emerging LGBT professionals, RSVP here.

These workshops are specially designed to help you prepare for Career Fairs! Students and Alumni:

RSVP in Career Connection today or just show up!

The Michigan Collegiate Job Fair is steadily approaching and will take place on Friday, March 21, 2014 from 9am – 3pm at the Burton Manor in Livonia, MI. Please visit the website to view a list of participating employers and to see which majors and positions they are recruiting for. Additionally, pre-registration closes Wednesday, March 19th, thereafter the registration fee will be $15 at the  door.

The Winter Career Fair is being held on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 from 12-3 p.m. at the University’s Recreation Center. The Winter Career Fair is specifically for students and alumni who are seeking full-time positions and/or internships. RSVP  today!
Not sure what to do at a career fair? Sign up for a guided tour here 

Have you ever wanted to take courses at Umflint & Mott? Well, with a single admissions application, students can take advantage of the resources and course selection at both colleges. The Mott2UM-Flint concurrent enrollment program offers you the opportunity to take courses at both institutions at the same time, meaning tuition savings and maximum flexibility on the path to a Michigan bachelor’s degree! To register & learn more click here.

*Registration is required so that we can prepare for your visit. Space is limited.  Registration will close 24 hours prior to the date of the event.

-Officials from the Federal and state government offices will be conducting workshops across Michigan. All majors, international students, graduates, first year students through seniors, and veterans are welcome!

These workshops will give a brief overview of the Government, internships, Federal pathways program, career programs, websites/ resources, how to apply, insider tips and much more! From previous students who attended these workshops, 97% of those surveyed rated the presentati0n exceptional. As well as 93% of those who attended stated that they learned valuable employment tips and would consider employment within the government.

RSVP in Career Connection. Free to all UM-Flint students and alumni.

*parking available in the Mill street parking garage

Majors and Careers WORKSHOP – How to decide

Trying to decide on the best major or career? This workshop will facilitate your decision making process. Learn about your personality, occupations and options to assess what career path may best suit you.

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

UCEN – Happenings

Log in to Career Connection to RSVP for this event