Career Services Update - week of March 8, 2004!

 

* Congratulations – New hires  Our newest Cosmonaut is Matt Kruk.  Matt went to see UPS when they were on campus.   He followed that up with a visit to their facility for an interview – and the next thing you know he’s Waterville’s newest Part-Time Supervisor!  Matt, I trust you’ll handle our packages with the care and respect they deserve…….                     

 

* Mark your calendar – This Thursday (March 11) is the date for the UMF Career Fair.  It will run from 1-4pm.  This makes for a good tune-up before our fair next week.

 

* Job Hunting tips -  The purpose of the resume is to get an interview – that’s all.  Think of it like a sales piece or an ad in a magazine.  That doesn’t mean that you’ll get an interview if you feature fashion models and exotic sports cars on your 24lb linen paper.  You do need to keep in mind that this is not the place to bore someone.  The use of action words and focused, descriptive phrases in “digestible blocks” of information go a long way to conveying that you are a viable candidate.  Please see me if you would like some help with your resume.

 

* Career Fair – Preparations have segued from mid-range to high gear for next week’s Career Fair.  It’s Wednesday (St. Patty’s Day) March 17th from 9:30am until 1:30pm.  We currently have over 30 businesses signed up – these are folks looking to speak with you about upcoming openings.  There will be no better opportunity for you to meet this many decision makers on our campus.  Even if you aren’t graduating this year you can come and speak to the recruiters.  Some are offering summer jobs too. 

Here’s the current list:

    

Alfond Youth Center American Express Financial Advisors

The Army National Guard     Bangor Savings Bank

Bankers Life and Casualty Co.

City of Bath, ME Police Department

Bonney Staffing    Camden National Bank

Cianbro    Citistreet   Citifinancial   Crossmark 

Enterprise Rent-A-Car     Kelly Services

LiveBridge   MBNA

Maine DHS Bureau of Child & Family Services

Maine Mutual Group Insurance

Department of Marine Resources, Bureau of Marine Patrol

Metlife Financial Services    New England Financial

United States Peace Corps

Providence Service Corporation of Maine

Putnam Investments   The Summer Camp

UPS    U.S. Army     U.S. Army Reserves

The Washington Center    Wells Fargo Financial

The Wolfington Group

 

“Failing to prepare is preparing to fail” (I think a Marine told me that one).  Take some time and look into these organizations and see if they interest you.  You don’t need to be a walking encyclopedia but some basics are always helpful.

 

This link will list any companies who are added between now and next Monday.

 

Have a great week!

 

Career Services

Thomas College

Waterville, ME

(207) 859-1106 - phone

(207) 859-1114 - fax