Pamplin Career Connect #90

October 1, 2012

In this eNewsletter
Company Days in the Atrium
Preparing for Interviews
Advisory Board Company
VCOM
The Select Group
ICTAS
Disney
The Office of Inspector General
Altria Brand Management
CIA Information Session
Vocus
Wells Fargo
Perfect Job Seeker
Pamplin Facebook Page
Archive
Our Vision and Purpose
Issue: #90October 1, 2012
Thanks to all students who attended the 30th Annual Business Horizons Career Fair. Nearly 2,500 students attended the fair. 

Specifically, 63% of all Seniors attended. 50% of Juniors, 30% of Sophomores and 40% of Freshmen were present for the event. 

Due to your participation and employer interest, we will be having our 1st Annual SPRING Business Horizons Career Fair on Monday, February 18 from 1-6pm in Cassell Coliseum. The following companies have already registered for this event:

CGI Federal
Eastman Chemical Company
FedBid, Inc.
Frito Lay
Kroger
Precision Cast Parts
Protiviti
ROSS Management Services
Royall & Company

Company Days in the Pamplin Atrium

The purpose of the Company Days in the Pamplin Atrium is to provide employers and students with additional opportunities to connect for full time and internship possibilities. 

 

As you come to and from class stop by and talk to these employers. It is informal. You do not need to wear a suit. Just talk. 

 

Many will have free giveaways, food and drink. They want you to stop by and so do I. Firms are usually present between 10-2pm.

 

Here is this week's schedule:

 

Tuesday, October 2 - Altria

Wednesday, October 10 - Norfolk Southern

Tuesday, October 16 - Yount, Hyde and Barbour

Wednesday, October 17 - Carousel30

 

To view other upcoming Pamplin Company Days in the Atrium, visit and bookmark the Pamplin calendar

The next step of the process... interviewing

Now that Business Horizons is complete, the next step of the job search process is Interviewing. Today begins the formal On-Campus Interviewing process and it will continue until November 30.

 

You need to have an updated profile in Hokies-4-Hire and follow this schedule when applying for interviews. 

 

Also, here is a preview/orientation of these programs as well - if you cannot make it in person. 

 

If you have any specific questions about preparing for interviews, please let me know. 

Nabisco/Kraft Wants You To Register for an Interview

I just spoke to the lead recruiter of Nabisco/Kraft about the number of students who requested an interview through Hokies4Hire and he was surprised by the low turnout - under 30. He said he usually gets bout 80 to submit. Therefore, the deadline has been extended. Please go to H4H and request an interview with them. Thanks! 

VCOM -  Information Technology Technician

VCOM is currently in need of an Information Technology Technician.

 

Click here for the position description on our website.

 

We offer a competitive compensation package which includes great benefits.

 

Visit us at: www.vcom.vt.edu

The Select Group -  Account Manager

The Select Group will be on campus conducting interviews on 10/8 for the position of Account Manager. Interested students should apply through Hokies4Hire (www.myinterfase.com/vt/student) no later than 9/26 to be considered for an interview.

 

www.hokies-for-hire.com

ICTAS - Graphic Designer/Web Programmer

ICTAS is searching to hire a student as a Graphic Designer/Web Programmer.   

 

Job Title: Graphic Designer/Web Programmer

Organization Name: ICTAS

Work Schedule: Flexible M-F; 15 hours a week

Wage/Salary: $10.00

Employment Start Date: Immediately

Employment End Date: 12/31/12

 

Job Description

This position will provide support for implementation of ICTAS web elements.  Development of a mobile site, as well as continuing development for the existing ICTAS website will be chief duties.  Experience across a wide array of media and design Is possible, as ICTAS produces print, video, and web media in its promotions.  Position will report jointly to the ICTAS Webmaster and the Director of Communications.

 

Required Qualifications

Experience with social media integration

Intermediate to expert knowledge of HTML and CSS

Work samples showing completed websites

Must be punctual and reliable

 

Preferred Qualifications

Work samples showing completed mobile sites

Experience with RSS and RSS readers

Experience with web forms feeding an online database

 

Application Instructions

Please send a resume to Alex Parrish at [email protected]

Disney College Program

Disney College Program: Apply Today!

 

The Disney College Program gives students the chance to start building their r�sum� and preparing for their future career.

 

Apply Today! disneycollegeprogram.com

 

For additional information, you can also attend an APPLY TODAY! event on-campus:

 

Virginia Tech

Tuesday, October 9

6:00pm

Pamplin Hall

Room 1045

 

This paid program is open to all majors and college levels. Roles are available at Walt Disney World� Resort in Florida and Disneyland� Resort in California.

 

Apply online at disneycollegeprogram.com* Please note that this is not an offer of employment. Receipt of this message does not imply eligibility.

The Office of Inspector General - Auditor Positions

The Office of Inspector General of the General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking accounting majors with strong analytical skills for auditor positions in the Washington, DC metropolitan area

 

We offer competitive starting salaries, competitive opportunities for advancement, and meaningful and challenging work assignments. Your starting salary can double in three years if you meet satisfactory performance criteria, and the potential for more senior audit and/or management positions is excellent. We offer a complete package of federal government benefits including: a 40 hour work week with minimal overtime, flexible work schedules (including up to two additional days off per month), generous paid vacation and sick time, 10 national holidays, health benefits, a 401K-type retirement program with government matching contributions, continuous learning opportunities, a fitness program, transit subsidies, excellent training opportunities and more.

 

The General Services Administration is a large, diversified, federal government agency supplying a broad range of services to other federal government agencies. GSA's revenue stream equals a Fortune 500 company, and its wide range of operations makes GSA similar to a large corporation. More information about GSA can be found on www.gsa.gov 

 

The Office of Inspector General's Audit Office evaluates all aspects of GSA's programs, including information systems, logistics, telecommunications, and its financial condition. We perform financial, compliance, performance and contract audits and we provide advisory and consulting type services to GSA program managers and contracting officials. Our services are similar to the type of services consultants or public accounting firms provide in the private sector. We supply upper management with information needed to make more informed decisions, and we provide Congress with reports that help in their oversight responsibilities. You can find more specific information on our work at www.gsaig.gov 

 

 

Altria Brand Management Info Session 

VT Students!

 

The Altria Family of Companies  will be answering questions about their brand management internship at an Altria Brand Management Info Session on October 2nd.

 

The event will give VT Students an opportunity to meet with Altria employees to discuss an internship opportunity for the summer of 2013.

 

Event:  Altria Brand Management Info Session

Date:  Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Time: 7:00 - 9:00

Location: Inn at Virginia Tech - 2nd Floor (Drillfield Room)

Dress:  Business Casual

 

Questions? Feel free to contact our campus recruitment coordinators - Jay Williams ([email protected])

 

You can also apply at www.cantbeattheexperience.com (req. #13472BR)

 

*NOTE: participants do not need to be a marketing major; all students interested in marketing, brands, and business management are invited to apply.

 

We look forward to meeting you on October 2nd!

CIA - Information Session, Positions

Want to learn more about the positions and learn if you have what it takes to get a top secret clearance for  employment with the CIA?

 

If yes, please come to:

Squires Student Center , Brush Mountain Room at 600 pm on October 1, 2012 for an information session hosted by CIA officers. Click here for more information.

 

This session is open to all interested students who are US citizens; however, the  CIA is highly interested in students with advanced degrees and/or previous work/life experiences, interest in international affairs, foreign travel and language skills.   CIA is particularly interested in candidates fluent in the following critical languages:  Arabic, Chinese, Dari, Indonesian, Pashto, Persian, Russian, Somali, Turkish, Kurdish, and Urdu . 

You are encouraged to visit  www.cia.gov/careers prior to attending to view the many opportunities available  to include the following  full-time positions:

 

Full Time Positions:

  • Analysts: Analytic Methodologist, Counterintelligence Threat Analyst, Counterterrorism Analyst, Economic Analyst, Intelligence Collection Analyst, Leadership Analyst, Military Analyst, Open Source Officer, Political Analyst and Targeting Analyst.
  • Core Collector/Clandestine Service  Trainee and Professional Trainee Program
    • Operations Officer
    • Collection Management Officer
  • Headquarters Based Trainee Program
    • Staff Operations Officer
    • Specialized Skills Officer - Targeting
  • Linguist
    • NCS Language Officer 

An officer from the National Clandestine Service will provide an overview of the clearance process and career opportunities within  NCS at the CIA.

You are encouraged to visit the CIA website at www.cia.gov/careers to learn more about the Agency, additional career opportunities and benefits prior to the information session.

Vocus Open House - Maryland

Thursday October 4th, 2012 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

You're Invited!

Interested in a career at the area's leading cloud marketing software company? Join us for our Fall Open House for a tour of our 93,000 sq. ft. headquarters and the opportunity to speak with recruiters and hiring managers within sales, marketing, technology, accounting and finance.

 

When: Thursday, October 4th 5pm - 8pm

 

Where: Vocus Headquarters is located at 12051 Indian Creek Court, Beltsville, MD 20705

 

About Vocus: Vocusis a leading provider of cloud marketing software that helps businesses reach and influence buyers across social networks, online and through the media. We've got a state-of-the-art facility - an entire town under one roof with a gym, arcade, spa, coffee shop and much more. With over 120,000 organizations using our software worldwide, we have many expansion opportunities available and we're looking for talented professionals like you to come and join our team.

 

Click here to RSVP or for more information.

Wells Fargo - Job Fair

Wells Fargo

 

Come to our Job Fair and Explore the Opportunities

  • Wednesday, October 3rd, 3pm-7pm
  • Wells Fargo Operations Center 7711 Plantation Rd. in Roanoke

Please apply online at wellsfargo.com/careers and link application to Requisition #3654362 prior to attending the Job Fair.

 

Wells Fargo Bank NA Overdraft Deposit Collections and Recovery is seeking motivated self-starters to be on the phone resolving customer accounts daily.

 

Start Dates:

 October 8th & 29th, and November 26th

Training schedule is Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm for approximately 4-5 weeks.

Working schedules include one weekend day and some weeknights until 9pm.

 

Wells Fargo will pay up to $5,000 in college tuition costs per calendar year to regular team members for eligible career-related classes. Wells Fargo offers team members a benefits package which includes Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, 401(k) Plan, Disability/Life Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement and more.

If you have any questions, please email

[email protected] or call (515) 222-8028.

Becoming a Perfect Job Seeker
This is an excerpt of The Perfect Job Seeker: A Step-By-Step Guide from Selecting Your Major to Accepting Your Offer. To get a free copy email [email protected] or stop by Pamplin 1046. 

Perfect Job Seeker Pyramid

 

Step 6: Study (Continuing Education for Lifetime Learning)
 

The third step of becoming a Perfect Job Seeker, after network�ing and humility, is study or continuing education. A person attending any form of college, seminar, company-sponsored training program or simply reading a book, magazine, news�paper, or website is committed to continuing education. It does not matter if it is formal education (degree) or informal education (on your own), the important point is that you are committed to it over your lifetime. Many think their college degree is all the education they will need in their careers. Sadly, that is not the case. Most graduates will now switch jobs/careers 11 times in their lifetimes.

 

Typically, the most in-demand jobs are ones we do not have a vocabulary for 10 years prior to the demand. Think back to the early 1990s - if someone said they needed a webmaster, more than likely a person would not have thought about the Internet but rather some type of pest elimination specialist. Also, think back to 2000 and if someone said they were a social media manager, you may have thought they hosted parties for newspaper journalists instead of managing a company's Twitter and Facebook accounts.

 

When thinking about graduate schools, ask yourself if a particular degree is in demand in the region I want to live. By having this degree, will I have more employment options? Will my compensation be significantly more than if I did not have this degree? Also, if the graduate degree is pursued full-time you must ac�count for the lost salary during the time period of obtaining the degree. Oftentimes we see far too many people seeking refuge in graduate schools rather than facing the reality of the job market and their ability to become employable. Not all degrees are created equal.

 

No one is going to argue that more education is better, but what you are being educated in and at what time you receive this education, along with how much you pay for it are certainly factors to con�sider. The following chart indicates how remaining constant in your education attainment correlates to income and unemployment rate. Not all degrees are created equal.

 

Unemployment Rate 2011 (Percent)

Education Attained

Median Weekly Earnings 2011 ($)

2.5%

Doctoral Degree

$1,551

2.4%

Professional Degree

$1,665

3.6%

Master's Degree

$1,263

4.9%

Bachelor's Degree

$1,053

6.8%

Associate Degree

$768

8.7%

Some College, No Degree

$719

9.4%

High-School Diploma

$638

14.1%

Less than a High-School Diploma

$451

7.6%

All Workers

$797

 

Note: Data are for persons age 25 and over. Earnings are for full-time wage and salary workers.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey.                     

 

The last thing you want to do is to borrow money to acquire a degree that does not give you the re�turn on your investment and ends up putting you in a bigger hole. When getting the formal degree, make certain that the degree is in demand in the region you are living in, and that you can easily recoup the personal investment you are making. Not all degrees are created equal.


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Stuart Mease

Director of Undergraduate Career Services
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