Notes from Uconn Waterbury Career Development

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. 9:00-5:30

To make a career or education abroad appointment:AdvApp

NOTE: COMPLETE JOB AND INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTIONS, AS WELL AS EMPLOYER APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE INFO DESK. PLEASE ASK ATTENDANT

Waterbury: Career Development Site for WaterburyStudents/Local Employers

CDC: Center for Career Development, Storrs

Education Abroad: http://abroad.uconn.edu

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!! Seeking an internship or job?

Check out the new HuskyCareerLink! Upload your resume and/or find a job or internship as well as participate in on-campus interviews.

To access HuskyCareerLink:http://career.uconn.edu/huskycareerlink/

EVENTS/WORKSHOPS

UCDO On-the-Road Career Development Signature Series©

In Partnership with theWaterbury Business Society

OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS

STEP
1 / This event has passed.
STEP
2 / Attend theInterview PrepSession
November 8, 2016
·12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
·Room 333
Presenter:Mik Matwiejczuk -Undergrad Career Development Office
STEP
3 / Attend theUtilizing LinkedIn / Cover Letter OverviewSession
February 7, 2017
·12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
·Room TBD
Presenter:Mik Matwiejczuk -Undergrad Career Development Office
STEP
4 / Attend theCareer Fair PrepSession
March 7, 2017
·12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
·Room TBD
Presenter:Mik Matwiejczuk -Undergrad Career Development Office
STEP
5 / Attend theSpring 2017 Career Fair
Date TBD – Storrs Campus
Meet with over 100 Employers

Bank Employment Day

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

11:00am – 2:00am

Waterbury Campus

Front Hallway

Local banks including TD Bank, Thomaston Savings and Webster Bank, will staff tables in the foyer to talk to students about full and part-time job opportunities. Some will have giveaways.

Stop by! SPONSORED BY Waterbury UConn Career Development Office. For more information, please contact:203-236-9913

NEED A JOB? ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWING

Wednesday, November 16th, 12-3

Front Hall Lobby

H.D. SEGUR, INSURANCE, Cheshire, CT

Interviewing for internships and sales positions. FOR MORE INFORMTION: contact

FairfieldCountyJobs.com Career Fair

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

3:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Norwalk Inn & Conference Center, 99 East Ave, Norwalk, CT

FREE for job seekers

To register:http://www.allcountyjobs.com/staticpages/41146/registration/

SAVE THE DATE! RIGHT AFTER THANKSGIVING!

Interested in a Career Working with Older Adults?

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

12:30pm – 1:30pm

MPR 113-116

DID YOU KNOW THERE IS A MINOR IN GERONTOLOGY: Waterbury Campus?

The aging boom has produced a growing number of career paths available for persons interested in working with, for, and on behalf of the older adult population and their families.If you are interested in the study of aging or thinking about a career working with older adults, come learn more about the HDFS minor in Gerontology, open to all majors!

HDFS Brown Bag Series on Professional Development. Speakers will be Dr. Laura Donorfio and Dr. Brian Chapman, HDFS faculty.

Sponsored by HDFS faculty and UConn Waterbury Career Development

Pizza Provided or Bring Your Lunch. Please RSVP:

LOOK AHEAD TO NEXT YEAR! SAVE THE DATES!

2017 Internship/Co-op Fair
Wednesday February 1st, 2017
snow dateWednesday February 8th, 2017
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Student Union Ballroom

Storrs Campus

2017 Careers For The Common Good Fair
Wednesday, February 15th, 2017
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Student Union Ballroom

Storrs Campus

INTERNSHIPS!

Check out the new HuskyCareerLink! Upload your resume and/or find a job or internship as well as participate in on-campus interviews.

Looking for a job or internship outside of the“local" area? Ready to graduate and want to take advantage of on-campusrecruitingat the Storrs campus?

Screen shots are shown below for your assistance. The left sides of the pictures are hints from our Career Interns on what to do, the right sides of the pictures are the actual screen shots. If you do not see a company listed in OnCampusInterviews, be certain to look in Jobs and Internships as well and pay close attention to the application instructions as they may be very detailed and involve applying through the company website as well as through HCL

If you have specific company questions, email the Center for Career Development

as they administer the program and may be able to help.

Internship, College Development Program – Account Executive, H.D Segur Insurance, Chesire CT

Responsibilities: Obtain college credit with approval from academic department. Develop and implement marketing strategies as well as sales campaigns. Help maintain and expand social media presence. Create and implement advertising ideas. Suggest marketing content for website. Develop sales skills by speaking with prospective clients. Gain hands-on experience of the insurance industry through quoting policies. Research and identify prospects that will meet the agency’s client profile. Support sales efforts by adhering to department operations and providing timely and accurate prospect data in order to track and monitor for management reporting and sales forecasting. Create marketing materials to grow client base. Lead generation through cold calling, internal references and development of professional relationships. Potential for full-time employment at end of internship
Length: 18 months development program, 6 months part-time training and seeking 2-4 positions every 12 months
To Apply: E-mail

ATTENTION JUNIORS!

Store Executive Internships: Summer 2017 Target!

Target is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading retailers. When people say they love Target, they’re usually talking about visiting one of 1800 stores. That positive & welcoming in-store experience is one of the things that sets the brand apart, made possible by the leaders in the stores who guide, train and support their teams.

To inquire: Candidates should email inquiries to:

Internship, UTC Aerospace, Cheshire CT

Requirements: Must be interested in working with numbers and doing analysis. A college student in pursuit of a Bachelors Degree, US Citizen or Permanent Resident. Per UTC Internship Program requirements, student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Responsibilities: Assist in forecasting, HFM, and special projects assigned by ICAMS controller. Will have general Accounting duties at the Cheshire, CT facility.
To Apply: Visit http://tinyurl.com/ztbwk58

Part-Time Internship – Mentoring@ M.E.F.I.R.S.T. LLC, Waterbury CT
Responsibilities: Take the lead in supporting a young person through an on-going, one-to-one relationship. Make a 3 month to one-year commitment if needed. Spend a minimum of 4 hours a week with mentee. Communicate with the mentee weekly and Attend optional mentor/mentee group events, mentor support groups, and program recognition events
Requirements: Should be at minimum an undergraduate student, excellent listener, patient and flexible, knowledgeable, tolerant and respectful of multicultural differences. Be at least 21 years old, a resident of CT, interested in working with young people, willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures, be dependable and consistent in meeting the time commitments. Days/Hours vary depending on intern’s school schedule
Rate of pay: $100 monthly stipend
Start date: To be determined upon application acceptance
Ongoing application acceptance
To Apply: Submit resume via e-mail to
Website: mefirstllc.org

LOCAL PART-TIME JOBS

Part-time, Preschool Aide,Country Garden Daycare/ Preschool,Waterbury CT
Responsibilities: Assist our teachers with lunch time and naptime.
Requirements: Patience, respect for children and a joyful heart.
Hours: 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. More or less hours are possible.
Note: Experience would be helpful but not required. College students (especially ECE and related majors!) are encouraged to apply.
To Apply: Visit http://tinyurl.com/hy2krz6

Part-time, NannyCity,Waterbury CT
Responsibilities: Watch two young children once a week for a few hours. Saturday from the hours of 3pm until 11pm
Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent, 4 years’ experience with children, Driver's License, and must be reliable.
Salary: $8 an hour
To Apply: http://tinyurl.com/h5ea9gk

Part and Full-Time, Community Support Provider, Dungarvin,
Locations: Wolcott, CT, Bristol, CT
Responsibilities: coaching daily living skills, supporting people with behavioral or physical challenges, and fostering increased independence. All of this is achieved while accompanying people as they pursue their normal daily activities. This might include everyday activities like spending time at home, cooking dinner, talking with friends, shopping, going to the movies, attending medical appointments and all of the other daily living activities that most people engage in.
Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must possess a high school diploma or GED certificate. Must possess a driving record that is acceptable by the agency's insurance company. Must have valid liability insurance on personal vehicle that may be used in emergencies while at work. Must be able to pass rigorous criminal background check and abuse registry checks.
Salary: 12.75/hour
To Apply: Visit http://tinyurl.com/heb8ebg and search position by city

Part and Full-time, Mental Health Connecticut, Torrington, CT
Responsibilities: Perform medication runs if required. Teach and assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills to maintain a clean and orderly environment. Orient clients to the program. Act as a liaison with the clients’ therapists, referral sources and community agencies. Willing and able to drive a personally owned vehicle locally and within the state. Monitor and document the self-administration of medications noting any refusal, resistance, reactions, errors or special conditions. Engage with persons in recovery to assure they participate in programs and activities. Ensure the safety of clients in their residence through proper supervision of the site including being aware of necessary treatment issues.
Requirements: GED or High School Diploma Experience in community mental health preferred. Equivalent experience may be substituted for educational requirement
To Apply: Mail cover letter, with salary requirements, and resume to: MHC Human Resources, 61 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06107
Fax:860-529-6833
E-mail:

FULL-TIME JOBS

GRADUATING THIS DECEMBER? Position to Begin in January

Executive Team Leader, (Assist Store Manager) Target

Responsibilities: Oversee 2-3 departments with sales ranging from $2-$9 million. Responsibilities will include opening and closing the store on assigned days, recruiting and hiring team, and creating a positive experience for guests and team members every day. Goals will be achieved by your leadership that guides the team to achieve sales quotas and maintain budget controls. Target will provide support with extensive training to help the chosen candidate grow as a strong store executive leader. This position includes competitive pay and discounts, and flexible scheduling.

Requirements:

A four- year degree or equivalent experience

Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial and quantitative analysis. Able to continuously move around all areas of the store on a daily basis, as well as ability to lift 40lbs. Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

To Apply: Candidates should send their resumes directly to:

Start Date: January

CITY OF WATERBURY: CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS:

Accounts Payable Specialist
Deadline: November 18, 2016

Assistant Building Inspector
Deadline: November 16, 2016

Accounts Payable Specialist - O/C_2131

Assistant Building Inspector - O/C_2130

To Apply: Applications may be obtained by visiting www.waterburyct.orgor at the Civil Service Office, Chase Municipal Building, 236 Grand St., Waterbury, CT 06702 & must be on file by4:50 p.m.

LCSW, StayWell, Waterbury CT
Responsibilities: Identifies patient problems and completes Initial and Master Treatment Plans to ensure that patients receive treatment using evidence based treatment models to assist patients in achieving treatment goals and objectives related to psycho-social needs in a measurable professional manner. Provides case presentation for treatment planning and treatment reviews within multidisciplinary clinical team meetings. Conducts and facilitates psycho-educational and psycho-social group therapy sessions. Participate in community planning initiatives and other collaborative efforts when determined appropriate by the Director of Behavioral Health. Attend in-service trainings and external conferences during clinic hours with prior approval of the Director of Behavioral Health.
Requirements: Licensed or license eligible (LCSW, LPC, LMFT). Licensed eligible must document their intent to be licensed within 1 year of the date of hire. Minimum one year experience in a hospital, community based mental health center or private practice setting as part of their training experience.. Must attend continuing education mental health seminars and obtain sufficient CEU credits to maintain relevant licensure. Experience in procedures and documentation requirements of managed care organizations. Bi-lingual/bi-cultural preferred.
To Apply: Send letter and resume via e-mail to Ken Korsu, Director of Human Resources, StayWell Heath Care Inc., 80 Phoenix Ave, Suite 201 Waterbury, CT 06702