Career Services Update - week of November 8, 2004!

 

* Congratulations – New Hires  Kimberly Burgess will spend Turkey Day being thankful for her new accounting position at Dawson, Smith, Purvis & Bassett.  Kimberly took advantage of the firm’s recruiting visit to our campus.

 

Stephanie Weymouth will be working across the pond in Vermont after graduation in May.  She has accepted a position at the accounting firm of John Davis & Associates.

 

Heather Onorato has accepted a part-time position at Macdonald, Page, Schatz, Fletcher.  Heather will work out of the Augusta office starting in January.

 

If you have a new job (full or part-time) that you would like us to know about please email me here.

 

* Mark your calendar –  The Maine State Police will be here this Thursday (November 11) speaking in Steve Giorgetti’s Intro to CJ classes.  Sgt. Glenn Lang and Recruit Staci Smith will speak with students from 10:15 – 10:40 and from 10:50 – 11:30 in Room 227.  Everyone is invited to attend!  You don’t have to be a CJ major to join the State Police.

 

On a related note…..December 3-5 The Maine State Police will be holding a Women’s Recruitment Orientation weekend.  The State Police are working hard at increasing female enrollment – this is an opportunity to spend a weekend (lodging and meals provided) at the Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro.  K-9 demonstration.  Basic firearms skills.  Felony motor vehicle stops.  It’s all here!  This is open to female students in any major.  You must fill out an application to be considered.  Click on the link above for more details.     

 

Woodford’s Family Services, a non-profit social services organization, will be on campus Tuesday November 16th near the dining center from 11am until 1pm.  They are interested in talking to psych majors or anyone interested in a Family Support Specialist position.

 

* Job Hunting Tips – The Fall 2004 issue of CAREERS & the disABLED magazine features a survey conducted by The Creative Group (a creative career staffing firm).  Among the findings was this gem:  46% of respondents rely on instinct when making hiring decisions.  Your resume (more or less) will show that you’re qualified to perform in a certain position.  The interview - and all other personal interactions -  are where you show that you’ll fit in with an organization.  You can be qualified for a job but if the decision maker doesn’t feel “right” about you then you won’t get an offer.  Don’t underestimate the need for positive, upbeat interactions with prospective employers.    

 

Have a great week!