Find the list of participating employers at www.ipfw.edu/jobzone!
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Friday, August 29, 2014
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Summer Externships
EXTERNSHIP
(noun): A supervised experience done outside of the classroom with the purpose of immersing oneself into a company and/or industry environment.Summer Externships
IPFW Career Services offers externships on a year-round basis, for current degree-seeking IPFW students. We are currently accepting applications for IPFW students to complete a summer externship.Summer Externships are more flexible than during the school year, as less students are taking classes. A requirement of the program is that the student MUST devote 2-5 full work-days with the chosen employer. There is more information about our participating companies and what the extern can expect during the job immersion, under the "Externship Sites" tab at http://www.ipfw.edu/offices/career/students/externships.html.
This is considered a professional experience and IPFW Career Services has the highest expecations of all the applicants from the application, to the interview, to the business etiquette expectations while at the company. Since this is a competitive experience, it is not a guarantee that every student will be offered an externship. Offers are typically not made for a few reasons, like the student didn't take the interview seriously, the employer is only able to host a 1-2 students but 5 applied, and if the student is developmentally beyond the purpose of an externship. This means that if a student has already completed an internship in the same area, then the externship will go to a student with less experience.
Externships are seen as a springboard into internships, and are meant to help students discern between various industries and/or confirm their career choice. If you are an IPFW sophomore or junior, this is a perfect opportunity for you to gain exposure prior to getting an internship your senior year. Externships can even go on your resume under relevant experience or in the education section.
If you are an IPFW student and want to do an externship this summer with one of the following companies, then log into your JobZone account and apply to the IPFW Externships job posting, #716992.
2014 Participating Companies
- Allen County Adult Probation
- Allen County Department of Health
- Allen County Superior Court
- ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment
- Aunt Millie's Bakeries
- BKD LLP
- Boy Scouts of America
- Diskey Sign Company
- Fort Wayne Museum of Art
- Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation
- Fort Wayne Youtheatre
- IPFW Alumni Relations
- IPFW Athletics
- IPFW Career Services
- IPFW Helmke Library
- IPFW Human Resources
- IPFW Military Student Services
- IPFW Office of Diversity & Multicultural Affairs
- IPFW Special Events
- IVY Tech Community College, Student Support Services
- UPS
- Windsong Pictures
- YMCA Youth Services
If you are a local company and want to host IPFW students for an externship, please complete our registration form at http://www.ipfw.edu/offices/career/employer/externships.html.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Celebrate National Career Development Month!
November is National Career Development Month and we think everyone should celebrate! Career Development is a continual process and we should always be thinking about what's next. What can you do to help explore or develop your career this November? Here are some ideas:
- sign up for a conference in your industry
- talk to your supervisor about wanting to do something new
- take a class on your favorite subject
- Friday, November 1st - Cocoa & Careers - What can Career Services do for you? - KT Lobby - 10am-noon
- Wednesday, November 6th - Cocoa & Careers - Internships & Jobs - KT Lobby - 10am-noon
- Thursday, November 14th - Cocoa & Careers - Resumes - KT Lobby - 10am-noon
- Tuesday, November 19th - Cocoa & Careers - Interviewing & Networking - KT Lobby - 10am-noon
- Wednesday, November 20th - STEM Careers Site visits - BAE Systems & Logikos - 11:30am-5pm - visit both employers and network for possible internships, jobs, or just to make a connections (for current IPFW students only)
We will also be hosting a couple Employer Information Sessions, but the dates are still being determined. Look out for the following organizations visiting campus in November:
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
3 Rivers Federal Credit Union- Young & Free Indiana
3 Rivers Federal Credit Union- Be the Young & Free Indiana Spokester! 3Rivers credit union was on the IPFW campus today looking for a young, creative, social-media savvy person for a once in a lifetime opportunity. The job comes with some sweet tech gear including a MacBook Pro, HD video camera and 30k a year. If you missed this opportunity to talk to them, go to YoungFreeIndiana.com for more information!
Friday, March 4, 2011
Job Fair Success
Our job fairs are the largest events we organize at the office of Career Services. We average between 30 and 60 employers and between 300 and 500 students in attendance per fair. From our experience running these massive events, we've come up with a few suggestions for improving job fair success for both employers and students.
Employers:
Stay the Entire Length of the Job Fair: Some of the best candidates are the ones with complex and busy schedules. They may be arriving at the last minute, not because they didn't prepare carefully, but because they are coming from an internship or class. It sends a negative message to students when employers leave too early. One of the most common complaints we hear from students is that too many employers leave early.
Send staff who are committed to interacting with students: Knowledgeable and outgoing staff who proactively reach out to students are sure to draw the best candidates to your table.
Stand in front of your table: Remember, for many students, this may be their first time interacting with professional employers, being physically approachable will make you more accessible to candidates.
Avoid leaving your table empty if possible: If you came alone, perhaps leave a note on the table indicating when you expect to return. Bottom of Form
Students:
Dress Appropriately: One of the most common complaints we get from recruiters is that students don't dress appropriately for our events. Don't let an overly casual appearance detract from your qualifications!
Do Your Research: We post the list of attending employers weeks in advance of our career fairs. Doing prior research on employers of interest will provide you with two benefits. First, you'll come off as more prepared and professional when you speak with employers and second, you'll be less overwhelmed by the number of recruiters available to talk to if you know ahead of time who your target contacts are.
Prepare a Resume, But Don't Be Disappointed if a Recruiter Asks You to Apply Online: There are some anti-discrimination related federal guidelines that prevent larger companies from taking paper resumes from students. If a recruiter asks you to apply online do so and be sure to remind them that you met at the job fair.
Follow-Up: Ask employers 'What's the best way to follow-up with you?' THEN DO IT. Send thank-you notes to employers with whom you met.
Attend the Job Fair Prep Sessions: Take advantage of the drop-in assistance Career Services offers the Monday and Tuesday before the job fairs. You can bring in a copy of your resume and get advice on what to wear and how to introduce yourself to employers.
The Summer Job & Internship Fair is March 31st.
Employers:
Stay the Entire Length of the Job Fair: Some of the best candidates are the ones with complex and busy schedules. They may be arriving at the last minute, not because they didn't prepare carefully, but because they are coming from an internship or class. It sends a negative message to students when employers leave too early. One of the most common complaints we hear from students is that too many employers leave early.
Send staff who are committed to interacting with students: Knowledgeable and outgoing staff who proactively reach out to students are sure to draw the best candidates to your table.
Stand in front of your table: Remember, for many students, this may be their first time interacting with professional employers, being physically approachable will make you more accessible to candidates.
Avoid leaving your table empty if possible: If you came alone, perhaps leave a note on the table indicating when you expect to return. Bottom of Form
Students:
Dress Appropriately: One of the most common complaints we get from recruiters is that students don't dress appropriately for our events. Don't let an overly casual appearance detract from your qualifications!
Do Your Research: We post the list of attending employers weeks in advance of our career fairs. Doing prior research on employers of interest will provide you with two benefits. First, you'll come off as more prepared and professional when you speak with employers and second, you'll be less overwhelmed by the number of recruiters available to talk to if you know ahead of time who your target contacts are.
Prepare a Resume, But Don't Be Disappointed if a Recruiter Asks You to Apply Online: There are some anti-discrimination related federal guidelines that prevent larger companies from taking paper resumes from students. If a recruiter asks you to apply online do so and be sure to remind them that you met at the job fair.
Follow-Up: Ask employers 'What's the best way to follow-up with you?' THEN DO IT. Send thank-you notes to employers with whom you met.
Attend the Job Fair Prep Sessions: Take advantage of the drop-in assistance Career Services offers the Monday and Tuesday before the job fairs. You can bring in a copy of your resume and get advice on what to wear and how to introduce yourself to employers.
The Summer Job & Internship Fair is March 31st.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Marketing Mock Interview Day!
Are you interested in working the area of Marketing and making great connections with local employers? Then hurry and save your spot by registering for a 45 minute mock interview!
Participating employers: Asher Agency, Catalyst Marketing Design, KPC Media Group, and Aflac.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to hone your interviewing skills and make some great connections. You will receive direct feedback and tips from the experts themselves!
Marketing Mock Interview Day
Tuesday, November 16, 2010 [1-5pm] KT 109
Friday, October 16, 2009
ATTENTION Employers!
Are you familiar with JobZone, IPFW's online job board? It's monitored through IPFW Career Services and provides many tools and services that employers can take advantage of through the office.
Here are some of it's amenities:
For more information contact IPFW Career Services at (260)481-0689 or visit the website at www.ipfw.edu/career.
Here are some of it's amenities:
- Allows local employers to post a job for FREE!
- Once a job is posted all IPFW students and alumni have access to view and apply according to your specified method
- Career Services will email faculty to promote the opportunities to students
- Jobs are posted around campus for more accessibility to students
- You can request resume referrals through our office if you want to be more proactive (look for a registration form soon to come on our website)
- Detailed instructional video on how to post a local job for free (see below)
For more information contact IPFW Career Services at (260)481-0689 or visit the website at www.ipfw.edu/career.
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