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Spring Internship Fair, January 29th

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Come connect with select employees currently recruiting for spring, summer or fall! Current employers include: Fred Meyer. Northwest Children’s Theater and School, I have a Dream Oregon, OHSU, Albertina Kerr Centers, and more! To be held on Wednesday, January 29th, from 1:00pm-4:00pm at the University of Portland in the Franz Hall main lobby.

 

Come to Career Services to prepare!

“How to work an internship fair”

Career Services, Orrico Hall lower level

  • Mon., Jan. 27 at 1:00pm-1:30pm & 4:00pm-4:30pm
  • Tues., Jan. 28 at 1:00pm-1:30pm & 4:00pm-4:30pm

Spring drop in hours for resume review

  • Mon. – Wed. 2:00pm-4:00pm
  • Thurs. & Fri. 10:00am-12:00pm

Learn More about the Noyce Scholars and Interns Program

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The Noyce Scholars and Interns Program at the University of Portland is a comprehensive partnership between the University’s College of Arts and Sciences, the Shiley School of Engineering, the School of Education, the Moreau Center for Service and Leadership at UP, Saturday Academy, and Portland Public Schools. The main goal of the program is to increase the number of highly-trained K-12 STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) teachers graduating from the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at the University who teach in high-needs schools. The Noyce Program provides scholarships and paid internships for students and professionals in STEM fields who want to become teachers.

There are three strands of the Noyce Program. Two strands are for undergraduate STEM majors (biology, biochemistry, chemistry, environmental science, mathematics, physics, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science). The third strand is for career-changing STEM professionals who are interested in completing the MAT degree and becoming a K-12 teacher.

Noyce Program for MAT Students
MAT Noyce Scholars will be career-changing STEM professionals enrolled in the UP MAT program.  MAT Noyce Scholars must have an undergraduate degree in a STEM field. Each scholar will be supported with a $20,000 scholarship. Each MAT Noyce Scholar will be obligated to serve for two years in a highneeds school as a requisite for receiving the scholarship. Scholars who do not complete the service requirement will have to repay a pro-rated amount based on the number of years served.

Eligibility
Applications for the Noyce Interns Program, the Noyce Scholars Program, and the Noyce Scholars Program for MAT students are due February 1. MAT Scholars must have an undergraduate degree in a STEM field. Applicants must be US citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. At UP, STEM includes physics, chemistry, math, engineering (mechanical, electrical, and civil), computer science, biology, and environmental science. Twenty-five percent of the students selected will be math, computer science, and engineering majors. Noyce Scholar (both Undergraduate and MAT) selection criteria will include financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA, minimum 3.0 GPA, character traits of successful teachers (verbal skills, human interaction, and leadership), and strong evidence of the candidate’s ability to teach youth in a high needs and culturally diverse setting. Qualitative factors will be assessed using a personal interview, a personal essay describing why the applicant has selected this career path, and three letters of recommendation from current professors and/or employers. For Scholar applicants, particular weight will be placed on recommendation letters from a cooperating classroom teacher, summer camp employer such as SA or AVID, the discipline-specific service-learning instructor, and/or supervisory teachers for volunteer placements.
More Information
Visit the Noyce webpage at www.up.edu/noyce or contact the program PI, Stephanie Salomone, at salomone@up.edu

2013 Fall Internship Fair

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2013 Fall Internship FlyerCareer Services will be holding the 2013 Fall Internship Fair on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 from 1:00-4:00pm!

Students will have the opportunity to meet with select employers recruiting for Spring, Summer, and Fall internships.  Before the Internship Fair, students can improve their job-acquiring skills and marketability at one of the Career Center’s “How to Work an Internship Fair” session.  These sessions will be held on Mon., September 23 from 1:00-1:30pm & 4:00-4:30pm, and Tues., September 24 from 1:00-1:30pm & 4:00-4:30pm.

Drop-in Resume review hours in the Career Center: Mon. – Wed. 2:00pm-4:00pm | Thurs. & Fri. 10:00am-12:00pm

Students visit Edelman PR

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Seven students from the College of Arts and Sciences and the Pamplin School of Business visited Edelman PR firm on Friday, April 19th in downtown Portland.  A panel of Edelman public relations professionals shared insights about the agency (voted the #1 privately held PR firm and one of the 100 best companies to work for in Oregon), the different facets of today’s public relations industry as well as qualities that make a great intern.  Students also learned that one of the major benefits of working in a smaller big agency office is greater diversification in experience!

Students (left to right): Matthew Langer, Christina Tenorio, Nastacia Voisin, Julia Kennedy, Bruce Garlinghouse, Gilbert Resendez, Caroline Lai

This visit was arranged by UP’s Career Services in partnership with Communication Studies, English and the Pamplin School of Business.

SurveyMonkey is recruiting University of Portland students

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Meet the SurveyMonkey recruiter on Monday, April 15th in Career Services from 4:00-5:00 pm.

SurveyMonkey is the number one survey platform in the world. Their mission is to help their 14 million+ users make better and more educated decisions on a daily basis. Over 99% of the Fortune 500 use their platform and because of the overwhelming popularity of their products they are hiring talented new grads to join their Portland office.

Click here for an article about SurveyMonkey’s new Portland office

Job Description:

Customer Engagement Representatives are the conduit between SurveyMonkey’s customers and the rest of the company. Their role is to share their knowledge of SurveyMonkey’s products and services with the customer base to ensure that the platform is being used successfully. They will also collaborate with various teams on customer facing policies and directly affect changes to the core products. Customer engagement reps gain knowledge that prepares them for a career path in marketing, content management, sales, PR/Communications, and project management to name a few. Folks frequently start in this group and pick a career path internally.

The Perks:

SurveyMonkey is a start-up, but they’re a grown up start-up! With a recent $1.35B valuation and a core business that grows 30% year over year, they can give their “monkeys” the best perks around, including…

  • Responsible time off. Yes you read that right. They don’t tell you when to take vacation or how much. Take as much responsible vacation as you like. A rested monkey is a happy monkey.
  • Tuition reimbursement. If you want to take classes to be a smarter monkey, it’s on them!
  • Fully stocked kitchens, (and all the bananas you can eat)
  • Gym reimbursement. Great for burning off all the calories from the free snacks! (see above)
  • Competitive equity plan, 401K matching, amazing benefits, dedicated game room, free lunches, jeans and t-shirt environment, the list goes on…

Departments and Career Services Step Up for CAS

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From THE BEACON

Former UP English majors spoke at a panel about how to enter into the job market with a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences.

After four and a half years as an undergraduate at Cabrillo College and the University of Portland, senior Alex Foy will enter the real world with with an English degree. The prospect of entering the job market leaves him with mixed feelings. “It’s exciting and daunting at the same time,” Foy said. “I’m scared to see if the skills I’ve learned as an English major are applicable to a job.” Foy is worried that his major isn’t the pathway to a steady job. “I don’t regret my major, but I am a little bit jealous of business or engineering, where their degree will translate directly into a job,” Foy said. “They’re more of a puzzle piece that fits into a company, whereas I’m not exactly sure where English majors fit.”

With rising concern over getting a post-graduation job with a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), individual departments and the office of the dean of CAS are providing more resources for students. The office of Career Services also hired an academic internship coordinator to help connect grads with opportunities. [Read more…] about Departments and Career Services Step Up for CAS

Engineering + Science Fair

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The Engineering + Science Fair will take place on Friday, February 22nd, 1:00pm-4:00pm in Shiley Hall.

The following companies are recruiting mathematics, chemistry, physics, and biology students in addition to engineering students for internships and job opportunities at the fair:

  • Cooper Zietz Engineers  (specific majors to be announced)
  • Garmin (specific majors to be announced)
  • Fast Enterprises – Mathematics majors
  • Expeditors – Mathematics majors
  • Oregon Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Survey (specific majors to be announced)
  • Portland General Electric – Mathematics majors
  • Nalco – Chemistry majors
  • Rentrak – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics majors
  • Clean Water Services (specific majors to be announced)
  • Cvent (specific majors to be announced)
  • US Army Corps of Engineers – Mathematics majors
  • Intel Corporation – Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics majors
  • United States Marine Corps Officer Programs – all majors
  • Siltronic (specific majors to be announced)

Career Services is helping students to prepare for the event via their “How to Work a Job Fair” workshops. These will take place on Wednesday, February 20th and Thursday, February 21st at 1:00pm and 4:00pm. Students are encouraged to go learn some tips and tools for attending the career fair. All workshops are 30 minutes and conducted in the Career Services office, lower level of Orrico Hall.

In addition, Career Services is offering extended drop-in hours (10:00am-4:00pm) for resume review on Wednesday (2/20) and Thursday (2/21). No appointment is necessary and free resume paper is available.

 

Spring Internship Forum

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Date:                  January 23, 2013 from 1:00-4:00 PM
Location:          University of Portland, Franz Hall main lobby
Cost:                  Free for UP students and select employers

Connect with key select employers currently recruiting for spring, summer or fall internships!

Students are encouraged to bring résumés and to attend the Career Services “How to work an internship fair” workshop prior to the event.

“How to work an internship fair” workshop
Career Services Lobby, Orrico Hall Lower Level
Monday, January 21 and Tuesday, January 22 at 1:00-1:30pm and 4:00-4:30pm

Spring Drop in hours for resume review
Career Services, Orrico Hall Lower Level
Monday – Wednesday 2:00pm-4:00pm
Thursday – Friday 10:00am-12:00pm

Current participants include:

 

 

Fred Meyer, Kaiser Permanente, Wordstock, Providence Hospice, SagaCity Media/Portland Monthly and more!

Have Questions? Contact Max or Amanda in Career Services, 503-943-7201