Franklin Career Updates

February 2018

Greetings from your Franklin Career Consultant!

Happy February! Can you believe that we are already a month into the semester? There are many career events happening this month, so read on to discover new opportunities to expand your horizons and gain valuable career advice.

Sincerely,

Jenna Lostritto-Simmons, Career Consultant for Franklin College of Arts & Sciences (Physical/Life Sciences & Pre-Health students)

Intern For A Day

Connecting with employers has never been easier! The Intern For A Day program allows students to visit an employer in order to build your resume, network with professionals and investigate a career.

The Career Center partners with employers in Atlanta and Athens for a one day job shadowing opportunity. To learn more, please attend one of the 4 sessions and learn how to apply.

Information Session Dates: Join one of the Handshake events below to secure your spot by logging in at www.career.uga.edu

February 7 - 4pm until 5pm - MLC, Room 150

February 8 - 5pm until 6pm - MLC, Room 150

February 12 - 4pm until 5pm - MLC, Room 150

February 13 - 5pm until 6pm - MLC, Room 148

Relevant Companies Participating:

Occupational Therapy, Speech/Language Pathology: Global Rehabilitation Services

Health: Childkind

Sciences, Health Sciences: Central Outreach & Advocacy Center, Georgia Forestry Commission, GUIDE, Tree House Animal Clinic, UGA Cooperative Extension

To view all employers or for more information, click here.

Experiential Learning Fair

Date: February 14, 2018
Time: 11:00 am until 3:00 pm

Location: Tate Student Center, Grand Hall - 5th Floor

Undergraduate students are invited to participate in the inaugural Experiential Learning Fair to be held in the Tate Center Grand Hall on Feb. 14, 11am-3pm. Co-sponsored by the Office of Experiential Learning, Career Center, and Student Government Association, the event will feature several units and programs from across campus that offer approved courses and non-credit EL activities. Free pizza and refreshments will be served for the first students through the door. There is no required dress code.

Students will get the opportunity to talk to the staff who coordinate the programs, as well as to other students participating in their EL activities. View participating programs and details here.

Arch Ready Spring 2018: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Date: February 22, 2018
Time: 4:30 pm until 6:00 pm

Location: Miller Learning Center, Room 101

In this session, you will learn how to:

Recognize how identity and the challenges associated with discussing identity in the workplace
Identify aspects of an inclusive work environment
Understand the benefits and the challenges of employee privilege
Utilize strategies and resources for addressing diversity related issues in the workplace
Understand the benefits and challenges of employee privilege

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Arch Ready Spring 2018: Resumes and Cover Letters

Date: March 6, 2018
Time: 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm

Location: Miller Learning Center, Room 101

Join us for this interactive resume and cover letter presentation where you will leave with the ability to format a professional resume and cover letter, tailor a resume and cover letter to specific employers, industries, and jobs, and learn how to articulate your skills and experiences on a resume and cover letter.