IBM Hiring Event

Attention all alumni and December 2013 graduates – IBM will be hosting a hiring event in Dallas on Thursday, Dec. 6 and Friday Dec. 7. Click here to learn more!

Employer Information Sessions This Week: Bank of America, J.P. Morgan, Sabre, Tutor Doctor, and Towers Watson

The following employers will be on campus this week. Check CareerWorks for any additional details.

Monday, Sept. 24, 5:00 – 7:00 pm. SSB 3.107

Bank of America Merchant Services is looking for recent college graduates to join our premiere team of sales professionals in the Dallas, TX area with ongoing opportunities throughout the Unites States!

 Sept. 26, 4:00-6:00 pm, JSOM Davidson Auditorium (JSOM 1.118)

Sept. 28, 3:00-4:00 pm, TI Auditorium (ECSS 2.102)

Sept. 26, Sabre will be on campus to share information about their Summer 2013 internships for Business Process Improvement, Business Analyst, Training, Marketing & Sales Process, Project Management, and Technical Writing.

Sept. 28, Sabre will be on campus to share information about their Summer 2013 internships for Java Developers, Developers, and Quality Assurance.

Wednesday, Sept. 26, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, TI Auditorium (ECSS 2.102)

Thursday, Sept. 27, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Career Center Seminar Room (SSB 3.107)

Sept. 26, JPMorgan Chase will be on campus to share information about their Technology Development and Internship Programs.

Sept. 27, JPMorgan Chase will be on campus to share information about their Operations Analyst Development and Internship Programs.

Wednesday, Sept. 26, 12:30 – 1:45 pm, SSB 3.107

Tutor Doctor is Seeking Tutors with Great Attitudes to join our tutor roster! Why join Tutor Doctor?

Friday, Sept. 28, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm, SU 1.614

Towers Watson is recruiting for actuary positions. They will collect resumes during the Sept. 28 presentation and then interview candidates later in their Dallas office.

The 10 Biggest Job Hunt Myths

This post by Whitney Austin of New Grad Life is a good read. It points out several mistakes that many job seekers make everyday. Don’t be one of them! For more job searching resources, check out the Career Center’s website.

Interview Body Language Mistakes That Can Cost You The Job

Studies have shown that up to 93% of communication is nonverbal. Looks like the whole “it’s not what you say, it’s how you say it” thing is true! It’s important to remember this fact both at work and on the job search. Take a look at this article on interview body language by Jacquelyn Smith of Forbes for more.

Aren’t sure if your body language is good or bad? Schedule a mock interview with a Career Counselor and we’ll help you improve your nonverbal image. Call 972-883-2943 to set up your appointment. 

Welcome Week – Join the Career Center Today for Treats at 1:00!

Welcome back for the Fall semester! 

School may be starting, but the summer heat is still here.  Join the UT Dallas Career Center staff today, Monday, August 27, from 1–3 p.m. at the Plinth (outside of the Student Union building on the Mall) for “Beat the Heat with a Treat!” 

This event is part of UT Dallas Welcome Week; check out the Welcome Week calendar for lots of other fun campus activities (and free food!).

Southwest Airlines NoLimits Internship Information Session

Southwest Airlines will be on campus on August 28 to speak about internship opportunities with their NoLimits program.

7 Ways to Be Productive When There’s Nothing to Do

You’ve finished your to do list for the day and you don’t have any more meetings scheduled. Time to catch up on celebrity gossip right? Wrong! There are always ways that you can use your slow time in a positive way. Take a look at these suggestions from Ariella Coombs from CareeRealism. Making yourself productive even when work is quiet will help you to stand out from the competition when it comes time for promotions!

The Career Center is now on Pinterest!

Visit our new Pinterest page! We will be sharing tips for success, ideas for what to wear to interviews, online resources and more. Click here to learn more about Pinterest, which is the fastest growing social media platform. Happy Pinning!

And keep up with the Career Center on facebook and twitter for event updates, job information and other news.

10 Ways to End Your Internship on a High Note

August is almost here! As your summer jobs and internships are winding down this year, think about what you can do to leave on a high note. You always want to end with a great impression so you will be remembered for all of your great work – and so that you can maintain your networking contacts for the future. Take a look at these tips from Lauren Berger and the Huffington Post College.

 

5 Grammar Mistakes Your Resume Can’t Afford

It is important to realize that your resume serves more than one purpose. Sure, it tells a potential employer about your education, experience and skills, but it is also a sample of your writing and communication skills. Communication skills are important for all jobs, regardless of your field and making sloppy grammar mistakes are one way that employers eliminate candidates. Check out these grammar tips from Jessica Holbrook Hernandez of The Savvy Intern and take advantage of the Career Center’s resume editing services!