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Career Center

New Face, New Position in Career Center

Amanda Wheaton (pictured), who previously managed internships, is now serving as employer relations and alumni outreach manager in the Career Center. Amanda will expand and engage the University of Portland’s employer network with the goal of providing students and alumni with resources and connections that lead to post-graduate opportunities. Amanda will partner internally and externally to make connections to meaningful employment opportunities. She will supervise Karissa as she continues to advance internships across campus.

Karissa Bent has joined the Career Center as the new internship and engagement coordinator. Karissa graduated from UP with a B.A. from the School of Education and taught at schools in the Portland area, including the Nike Child Development Center. She also served in the Peace Corps, living in a small village in Thailand, teaching English and community development.

For more information contact Amy Cavanaugh, Career Center, at cavanaug@up.edu.

Career Center Sponsoring Job Fairs, Feb. 24 & March 3

The Career Center is sponsoring the following job fairs:

Prior to the career fairs the Career Center will offer “How to Work a Job Fair” workshops and Resume Review Drop-In Hours. See a detailed list here.

For more information contact the Career Center at career@up.edu.

Advisors, Advisees: Take Advantage of UP Resources

swinyard-copyStudents’ return from Fall Break marks the beginning of the academic advising period that leads up to registration for spring courses. During these conversations, advisors might have the opportunity to remind advisees of resources that exist for discerning their post-graduation plans. With this in mind, the Office of Alumni Relations, the Shepard Academic Resource Center, and the Career Center are offering  resources that are available to all members of the UP community.

Launched in Summer of 2015, UP Switchboard is a place where members of our community can offer what they have to give and ask for what they need. There has been a tremendous response, with over 1,200 Pilots already utilizing this platform. Among other benefits, UP Switchboard has served as a valuable resource for students seeking guidance in a variety of career fields and has led to many students connecting with alumni for informational interviews and job shadows. Take a few moments to check out Switchboard now. It may be exactly the resource an advisee needs.

Students are also encouraged to access the Pilots Guiding Pilots network via LinkedIn. This network of UP alumni have volunteered to meet with students to talk about career options and life beyond UP. Students can connect with alumni in Pilots Guiding Pilots to discuss majors, internships, careers, and graduate/professional school through informational interviews and job shadows.

The Career Center is hosting several interactive workshops (called LinkedIn Labs) to help students develop online professional profiles and build their online professional network. This semester’s LinkedIn Labs are scheduled for Wednesday, November 9, at 4:15 p.m., and Wednesday, November 30, at 4:15 p.m. All LinkedIn Labs are held in the Career Center (Lower Level, Orrico Hall). Students can also schedule individual meetings for guidance with LinkedIn and networking.

We are all grateful for the energy each of you put into advising our amazing students. Please let us know if you have any questions about the resources mentioned above.

Name Change for University Health Center

please_noteThe University Health Center is now named the Health and Counseling Center, according to director Margaret Trout. Other programs and offices have made adjustments to their names in the past year, including the Pamplin School of Business (was Pamplin School of Business Administration) and the Career Center (was Career Services).

First Avenue Career & Graduate School Expo, April 1

dreamstime youre hiredThe Career Center will host the First Avenue Career & Graduate School Expo on Friday, April 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Chiles Center. There will be 150 companies attending the fair to share information about internships, summer jobs, full-time opportunities, and graduate/professional school. During the fair, from 1-2:30 p.m., students will have a chance to connect with industry professionals during Link In Live.

The Career Center is hosting extended express advising for resume reviews on Monday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesday, March 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Thursday, March 31 from noon to 4 p.m. In addition, the Career Center will host 30-minute “How to Work a Job Fair” workshops on Monday, March 28 at 4 p.m.; Tuesday, March 29, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.; Wednesday, March 30 at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.; and Thursday, March 31 at 1 and 4 p.m.

More information on the fair can be found at https://olapcfirstavenue.org/.

SWE Engineering & Computer Science Career Fair, Feb. 26

engineering grantThe SWE Engineering & Computer Science Career Fair is on Friday, February 26, from 1- 4 p.m., in the Shiley School of Engineering. All students and alumni are invited to attend to talk to recruiters about summer jobs, internships, and full-time career opportunities. To see a list of currently registered companies, visit this link. Check back regularly as more companies will be registering.

To help students prepare, the Career Center is hosting Extended Express Advising hours for resume review and job fair preparation workshops, all in the Career Center (Orrico Hall, lower level):

  • How to Work a Job Fair Workshops: Monday, February 22, 4 p.m.; Tuesday, February 23, 1 p.m. & 4 p.m.; Wednesday, February 24, 1:30 p.m. & 4 p.m.; Thursday, February 25, 1 p.m.
  • Extended Express Advising Hours (for resume review): Wednesday, February 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday, February 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Internship Awareness Week, Jan. 18-22

internship.dreamstimeUP’s first annual Internship Awareness Week takes place Monday, January 18 through Friday, January 22. All are invited to come celebrate internships completed by UP students and to promote the event to students still looking to gain experience. This week includes:

  • A variety of workshops such as Internship Search Basics, Internships for 1st & 2nd year students, Do-it-Yourself Internships, and On-line and in Person resources to help you get an internship
  • Daily open Q+A for internship related questions from 2:30-4 p.m. in the Career Center
  • UP student panels outlining a variety of internship experiences and offering advice about how to land a meaningful internship
  • Representatives from Kaiser Permanente and Kroger recruiting summer interns
  • The UP Internship & Leadership Fair – learn about unique UP supported programs like Moreau Center’s Interns for Justice, Faith Based Leaders Interns, Lead @UP positions, Create-a-Thon, The Beacon, Language Immersion Interns, and more.

For a list of event dates and times, go to http://www.up.edu/career and click on Calendar of Events.

Save the Date for Internship Awareness Week

staff & faculty portraitsThe Career Center is launching Internship Awareness Week from January 18-22, according to Amy Cavenaugh, director. There will be many internship workshops, student panels, and employer sessions. For a full calendar of events, go to http://www.up.edu/career and click on Calendar of Events. More information will be available in January, or by contacting Amanda Wheaton (pictured), Career Center, at x8842 or wheaton@up.edu.

LinkedIn Labs Open To All

linkedinThe Career Center is offering interactive workshops to help faculty, staff, students, and alumni build their LinkedIn profiles and online networks. On Wednesday, October 14 there will be a LinkedIn open lab at 4:15 p.m., in the Career Center (Orrico Hall, lower level) where tips and strategies to build networks will be shared.

For more information on LinkedIn Labs, go to this link. The Career Center has a variety of employer information sessions and workshops during fall semester. Visit “Upcoming Events” for more information.

Japan Exchange Teaching Program Info Session, Oct. 8

MATThe Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET) will host an information session on Thursday, October 8, at 4 p.m., in the Career Center (Orrico Hall lower level). Students with genuine interest in Japan who also have excellent pronunciation, rhythm, intonation, and voice projection skills in English and possess an undergraduate degree by July of application year are encouraged to find out more about the program.

For more information go to http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/JET/ or contact the Career Center at 7201 or career@up.edu.