NOTES FROM UCONN WATERBURY CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Susan Hyde-Wick, Career Consultant & Education Abroad Liaison: Student Affairs Suite, Rm 228E 203-236-9913
Hours by appointment:Mon. 1:00-5:00 Tues. Wed. Thurs. 8:30-5:00
To make an appointment:AdvApp
DID YOU KNOW….*
The most common interview mistakes are:
Not fully explaining your previous work experience clearly and concisely. What to do? Show how you have benefitted your former employer, and practice your explanation so you can prove you can communicate complex subjects.
Showing off. What to do? Communicate your answers to questions in a respectful manner. Put yourself in your employer’s shoes; actively listen to the question, and phrase your answer such that you do not seem to brag.
Failing to answer questions. What to do? It’s perfectly all right to ask the employer to please clarify the question. Sometimes the employer needs to make the question more understandable, and it saves you from blundering forth with an answer that doesn’t address the question.
Acting like a robot. What to do? Get yourself excited about the interview ahead of time. It’s a state of mind. Have some passion! Let it shine through.
*Adapted from BusinessInsider.com
The UConn Waterbury Career Web site is geared toward helping UConn Waterbury students, as well as students who attend Storrs but live in the area, find jobs and internships locally. The Waterbury Career Development Office can help you find a major consistent with your values, interests and personality preferences, and assist with finding internships and jobs locally.
To make an appointment:AdvApp
ALSO, check out the The Center for Career Development site from the Storrs campus, for the latest information on UConn Career Fairs, Internships, Assessments, Workshops, and many other career-related services!
EDUCATION ABROAD!
THE DEADLINE FOR SUMMER AND FALL PROGRAMS IS OCTOBER 1ST!
Some Examples of Affordable Programs. All Waterbury Students Automatically Receive a $400-$750 Scholarship!
Average cost for a semester at UConn 2015/2016:In-state: $13,138/Out of State: $23,758
Exchange Programs:
1.Sogang University– South Korea: approx. $9,000 in-state/$13,000 out-of-state
2.University of Wollongong- Australia: approx. $12,500 in-state/$16,500 out-of-state
3.University of Nottingham, Ningbo– China: approx. $8,900 in-state/$12,900 out-of-state
4.Hong Kong University– Hong Kong: approx. $8,500 in-state/$12,500 out-of-state
5.University of British Columbia– Canada: $12,500 in-state/$16,500 out-of-state
NOTE! Out-of-state students pay the ‘New Englandrate’ when they go on exchange, not the ‘out-of-state’ rate, making exchange programs very affordable!
UConn Faculty-Led Programs:
1.UConn In Cape Town, South Africa(Spring) – $14,030
2.UConn in Granada, Spain(Fall/Spring/Year) – $14,080
3.UConn in Guatemala(Summer) – $6,500- All students who commit to go on this program receive a scholarship to participate!
4.UConn in Martinique(Winter) – $3,600
NOTE! UConn programs usually include airfare in their prices. Students should check to see if meals are included (varies by program)
Third Party Programs:
1.AIFS Buenos Aires, Argentina– approx. $10,900
2.CIS Ghana, Africa– approx. $10,000
3.CIS Salaya, Thailand– approx. $9,300
4.CIS Cusco, Peru– approx. $10,900
NOTE! Airfare, all meals and other personal expenses may not be included in all of these estimates.
Visit abroad.uconn.edu for more information, budget sheets, and to apply.
Upcoming Events
UCONN Career Fairs 2015
University Fall Career Fair
When: Tuesday, September 29th
Time: 11 AM – 3 PM
Where: Gampel Pavilion, UCONN, Storrs .
Meet employers from a large range of fields and employers within your own field from various companies and organizations offering opportunities such as internships, part-time, and full-time jobs.
STEMFall Career Fair
When: Wednesday, September 30th
Time: 11 AM – 3 PM
Where: GampelPavilion, UCONN, Storrs.
Meet employers from a multitude of companies and organizations in a variety of STEM related fields with available opportunities, such as internships, part-time, and full-time jobs.
Reverse Career Fair
When: Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Time: 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Where: Wilbur Cross Building, first floor, UCONN, Storrs
Students will be presenting on their internship experience and will show off projects, assignments and what made their internship great while highlighting the organization that hired them. All UConn students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend to learn more about these internships and the students who held them.
WaterburyCommunityOrganizationFair
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
12:30pm – 2:00pm
Waterbury Campus
Rooms 113-119
A variety of non-profitcommunityagencies will be on campus to talk with students, faculty, and staff. Students can learn about ways to become a part of the Waterburycommunitythroughcommunityservice, service learning, internships, and jobs.
SPONSORED BY THE UCONN WATERBURY OUTREACH OFFICE, UCONN WATERBURY CAREER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE, & STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
For further information regarding this event, please contact: Lillie Wright, Student Support Services Coordinator,usan Hyde-Wick, Career Consultant,r. Brian Chapman, Dir. Outreach/ Osher Lifelong Learning,
This program is approved for FYE event credit. Contact: Susan
Is Graduate Study in your Future? School of Social Work Meet & Greet
When: Tuesday, September 29th, 201
Time: 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Where: Waterbury Campus, Front Hallway
Stop by the table to hear from representatives from the School of Social Work, Storrs, and hear what careers are available with a graduate degree! Light Bites and Beverages will be available!
Co-Sponsored by the UConn Waterbury Career Development Office and the School of Social Work, Storrs.
INTERESTED IN ACCEPTANCE INTO THE NEAG SCHOOL OF EDUCATION?
THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING?
School of Education Advisor
When: Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Where: Waterbury Campus, Room 218
The Storrs EDUCATION academic advisor will be on campus to discuss academic requirements for the School of Education.
Storrs Engineering Advisor on Campus
When: Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Where: Waterbury Campus, Room 218
The Storrs ENGINEERING academic advisor will be on campus to discuss academic requirements for the School.
ATTENTION SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STUDENTS:
The Diageo Financial Leadership Rotational Program
Diageo, the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, beer and wine, has a newly created Full Time Undergraduate Financial Leadership Rotational Program which is a three year worldwide rotational program.
This outstanding opportunity is promoted to UConn School of Business students through the personal efforts of a recent UConn alum who is focused on increasing the number of School of Business applicants into the interview process.
Click here to learn the full detail of this position and for application instructions.Early deadline of October 1st! Applicants must be of legal drinking age to apply.
TO APPLY: Please contact with questions.
From the School of Business: Professional Dress
For tips on professional dress visit: http://tinyurl.com/prccba8
LOCAL FULL-TIME POSITIONS
Full-Time Job, Property Management Administrator, Controller Cornerstone Realty, INC., Waterbury ,CT Responsibilities: Manage administrative property management responsibilities of the Company, including without limitation, the administration of property inspections, tenant and vendor communications, file and data maintenance, certificates of insurance, and repair, maintenance and improvement projects.
Reports To: Controller, while coordinating regularly with the Director of Property Management for all tenant and property related responsibilities.
Qualifications: Discipline in planning, organizing and scheduling in an efficient and productive manner. Excellent communication and people skills-ability to maintain relationships while enforcing obligations. Strong multi-tasking skills, attention to detail, and ability to analyze data. Ability to adapt quickly and change priorities as needed-remain flexible. Implements and follows clear processes and procedures. Knowledge of video conferencing setup and organization. (Lync, Skype, Go To Meetings). Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office software.
Website: www.criproperties.net To Apply: Submit resumes to Kathy Simmons at
Part and Full- Time Positions, Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc, North Haven Ct
GRAND OPENING (LOCATED IN THE HOME DEPOT PLAZA)
An authentic full-line sporting goods retailer offering a broad assortment of brand name sporting goods equipment, apparel, and footwear in a specialty store environment.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
Full and Part-Time Positions available: Sales Leaders/Supervisors, Sales Associates - Apparel, Footwear, Freight Flow, Team Sports, Golf, Lodge (Camping/Fishing/Hunting), Cashiers, Bike Technicians, Lacrosse Specialist, Golf Club Technician, Operations Associate, Temporary Associates, and Customer Service Specialists
Benefits: Competitive Pay, Flexible Schedules and an Associate Discount
To Apply: Go to www.DicksSportingGoods.jobs/newstores
Interviews by appointment only.
For complete details on our benefits offerings, please visit the “About Us/Rewards & Benefits Section” of our career site.
Full-Time, and Part- Time Job, Residential Program Instructor, Residential Management Services, Berlin, CT
Residential Management Services (RMS) is a private, non-profit organization that was founded in 1982 to provide residential supports to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Requirements: A valid CT Driver's License is necessary for this position.
Days/Hours: Generally 2nd or 3rd shift 7 days a week
Majors preferred: Psychology, Human Development, Family Studies
To Apply: Complete on-line application at http://rms-inc.org/application.htm
Organization's Web site: RMS-inc.org
Questions: Contact B.J. Zanesky at or 860-828-8635
LOCAL PART-TIME POSITIONS
FOR PART-TIME JOBS IN THE WATERBURY AREA
There are professional jobs mixed with non-professional jobs, but many students have found professional part-time employment using the following links in our local newspapers:
http://www.primepublishers.com/classifieds_voices/job/
http://rep-am.com/admarket/employment/
Per Diem Positions, Flexible Scheduling, Emerest Health of Connecticut, Waterbury, CT
Within a 10 minute walk from Waterbury UCONN.
Positions Available: PCS’s, (Personal Care) Homemakers, and Companions.
Benefits: Competitive pay rate and flexible scheduling.
Documents needed to apply: Valid Photo ID, Proof of Eligibility to work in the U.S, Social Security Card, Proof of Address, and 2 Personal reference letters (typed).
Open: Monday-Friday 9:00am- 3:00pm
Applications can be filled out at the location.
Interested: Call (203) 941-1700 x602 or e-mail Jennifer at
More Information: E-mail
LIKE LAW? Part-time Positions/OR PAID internships, Law Offices of James A. Welcome, 80 Central Avenue, Waterbury, CT
Want to improve the lives of others, or looking for an exciting marketing positon?
Be a part of a team in a small law office to help with marketing. This is not a traditional stuffy law office. Walking distance from UCONN-Waterbury
Responsibilities: Marketing; website articles, informational materials, social media, and outreach to clients and potential clients.
Requirements: Spanish-bilingual preferred
This is an entry-level position that is available immediately.
To Apply: E-mail cover letter and resume describing past marketing experience and/or marketing classes and/or marketing internships to .
PART-TIME, Marketing/Communications Assistant, AIEP (Apex International Education Partners), Watertown CT A local homestay organization based out of Watertown, CT. Plan, implement and complete assigned projects within established timelines and perform related work assigned by Marketing and Events Director. Assist with the organization of monthly fun events and community service for students. Assist with the generation of mailing lists using customized mailing list database. Generate monthly company newsletter, update and social media sites Qualifications: Preferred Marketing or Business Major but will consider other students who show an initiative to learn. Experience in project coordination and web administration and social media strongly preferred. Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office, word and excel. Able to work 20-25 hrs/week To Apply: Submit resumes and cover letter to: Lisa Guerrera at Or mail to: Lisa Guerrera Marketing & Event Manager Apex International Education Partners, LLC (AIEP) 51 Depot St. Suite 211 Watertown, CT 06795 Website: www.aiepusa.com
NEED EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH YOUTH?
Part-Time and Internships, Girl Scouts of Connecticut,
Responsibilities: Work directly with girls in the public and private school systems, as well as other establishments, and facilitating Girl Scout program
Preferred Majors: Child Development, Non-profit management, Psychology, Education, Women's Studies, and Communications.
All majors will be considered
To Apply: Contact Shannon Longo by e-mail at or
call at (203) 757-1340 x 3513
Part-time Jobs, TUTOR/MENTORS for the 2015-16 School Year, Naugatuck Valley Community College GEAR UP Program, Naugatuck, CT
Responsibilities: Mentors will work collaboratively with teachers and school counselors in supporting the academic and affective needs of students in the following ways: Academic Advising, Small Group Work, Classroom Work, and Working with Counselors and Teachers.
Requirements: Planning and organizational skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills to correspond with students, parents, teachers, administrators and other colleagues. Have classroom management, education, youth development or social services experience and the ability to creatively deliver curriculum material. Be comfortable working with small groups of students and one-on-one with students. Demonstrate commitment and dedication to working with youth, as well as professional integrity. Be flexible and empathetic and take initiative, work well with a team, and comply with and enforce school, district and GEAR UP Program policies. Reliable transportation is required! Content area tutoring skills and experience are a plus. Racial/ethnic minorities, bilingual English/Spanish speakers are especially encouraged to apply.
To Apply: E-mail your resume and a cover letter to David Celotto at .
Resumes without cover letters will not be accepted.
Please note: If you are chosen for an interview for this position, please dress professionally and arrive promptly for your interview.
LOCAL INTERNSHIPS
Volunteer and/or Student intern, Make a Home Foundation Inc. (Non-Profit), Waterbury, CT
Mission: Help Veterans and families in need by providing household furnishings to brighten the lives of people in all while reducing the environmental imprint
Duties Based off of ability include: Art, Administration, Development, Accounting, and Reception
Requirements: Computer literate, good communication skills, telephone answering skills, attention to detail.
Hours: 5-15 a week. Will work around students schedule
Store open Mon-Fri 9-4, Saturday 9-6
Start-date: ASAP
To Apply: E-mail resume to Iris Alvarado at or Thomas De Tullio
at
Questions: Call Iris Alvarado, Thomas De Tullio at 203-527-5100
Organization's Website: www.mahfct.org
P/T Internship, Elizabeth Esty's Internship Program, Waterbury CT
DO YOU WANT TO OBSERVE FIRST-HAND HOW OUR GOVERNMENT OPERATES? Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty is now accepting applications for fall interns. This internship will allow you to gain networking, leadership experience, and is a resume builder! Interns gain practical work experience by undertaking a variety of administrative and legislative responsibilities in the office. Interns will work closely with staff and constituents to attain a broad understanding of the interaction between citizens and their government.
Requirements: Good people skills, willingness to learn, and an interest in politics. Applicants should have an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, have basic computer skills, possess excellent writing skills, and have an enthusiastic attitude. Interns are accepted throughout the year on both a full and part-time (at least 16 hours/week) basis.
To Apply : Submit a cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample to