Largest Career Fair in NE Indiana!

April11th, 2013 12:30-4:30pm

@ IPFW International Ballroom

List of 80+ employers listed at

http://users.manchester.edu/facstaff/ejbushnell/nice/

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Internship? I can do that later...

Now is the time to start polishing your resume for a summer internship.  Employers are expecting all graduates to not only have the degree, but experience to go along with it!  Internships are no longer optional in an employers eyes, but REQUIRED!!

When to Start
As you start thinking about signing up for classes look to see if there is an internship course listed for your major.  You can arrange your own internship and also get academic credit for the experience.  This is especially helpful if you have some free electives available.

Even if you don't want to do it for academic credit, you should still consider setting up an internship about 2-3 months prior to your expected start date. This means start looking in March for a Summer internship!!

How to get Started
Your professors may have some leads, but definitely check with your campus Career Services office and/or Co-op department on campus.  IPFW's Career Services is located in KT 109 and can be found online at www.ipfw.edu/career.

Career Services may have a program to help you locate an internship, like our program called the Train-A-Don Internship Program.  Usually a safe bet would be to contact your Career Services office and request a resume critique, then use that time to also tell your career counselor about your intentions for an internship.

Other Options
If you have connections at a company and want to create your own internship, that's great!! GO FOR IT!  I do recommend reporting that internship to your Career Services office for 2 reasons:

1. Support if something should go wrong
2. Validating the experience and having it approved by your university

Alternatives to Internships
If you are a student athlete or just don't have time to do an internship because of working full time, consider these options to still get experience related to your career goals:

• Maybe turn your part-time job into an internship. Talk to your current work supervisor and see if you can get more experience in an area of interest.
• Volunteer - this is most appropriate for non-profit work and is great because of the flexibility of time with each organization
• Externship/Job Shadow - take 2-3 days and request a job shadow.  Your Career Services office can help you make connections.
• Student Organization involvement - get involved with committees and leadership roles
• Use spring break to do volunteering, service trips, or something other than partying.  You don't have classes to worry about so take this free time and use the most of it!

Cover Letters

Cover Letters are perhaps one of the most important documents your future employer might see! Along with resumes, cover letters shape an employer’s first impression on who the candidate is and what qualifications they have.  Below are some tips to keep in mind while writing your cover letter.

Be specific

Make sure you address the cover letter to the specific person within the company who will be reviewing your cover letter. Do research online and if necessary feel free to call the employer and ask for the appropriate individuals name and job title.

Sum up your qualifications
In the middle couple paragraphs, discuss your qualifications but make sure not to be too wordy. It is important that the employer know several of the key reasons why you are qualified and several specific examples to prove your qualifications but also realize that an employer reviews a cover letter for an average of 8 seconds. Because of this the key qualifications must be discussed succinctly!

Follow the formatting

Be sure to follow a strict business letter format when writing your cover letter! Examples of this formatting, other cover letter rules, and sample cover letters can be found on pages 33-41 HERE.

Summer Internships

Summer Internships 

Though it’s hard to believe, it’s already time to begin planning for summer internships! Summer internships are a great way to gain relevant, on the job experience, and learn about your respective field all while taking a break from the heavy course loads of the spring and fall semesters! While considering an internship, you should consider several key questions!

Would you like to receive academic credit for this internship?

Can you afford to not be compensated for the internship?

How many hours can you dedicate to an internship?

What are your goals for the internship?

Which companies are you considering interning at? 

Having trouble with knowing where to start?

The IPFW Career Services Office offers assistance in the internship search process! The Train-A-Don Internship program is designed to assist you in the internship search process! Along the way, we will also help you prepare your resume and cover letter in preparation for helping you find an internship! If you have more specific questions about internships or would like more information regarding the Train-A-Don Internship program, please call the Career Services Office at 260-481-0689, or stop by the office in Kettler Hall, room 109.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Looking for a Job, Internship 

or Co-op?

Register at www.Indiana.CareerEco.net

Eliminate the hassle...Attend the fair from anywhere.

Save Valuable Time & Meet Recruiters Live Online.

Students and alumni interact via live chat sessions and meet employers seeking qualified candidates from Indiana schools.

What others have been saying:

"I wish being in contact with recruiters was always this easy"

"It really takes some of the fear out of graduating"

"It's a great opportunity to interface with employers, but doesn't require complicated logistics"

"Convenient, simple, fast...Good choice!"

Externships - another way for college students to get experience

EXTERNSHIPS
Think of an externship as a mini-internship experience or an intense job shadow.  Externships were developed through IPFW Career Services in 2009 because we wanted to provide experience options for freshmen and sophomores who may not be ready for an internship or are still clarifying career goals.  All college students have found it helpful, though, even seniors and graduate students.

Employers are recruited and design an experience for a 2-3 day externship, which occurs during spring break week.  During these days students have the opportunity to observe company meetings, practice work-content skills, and are even given small projects to work on during the day.  The externship is to be like an immersion experience and the student will experience a day-in-the-life from opening to closing, typically 8/9am - 4/5pm.

Students sacrifice some of their spring break to get experience... If you were an employer, wouldn't you want to hire someone willing to sacrifice play-time for their career?

STUDENT BENEFITS

• Network with a company and a professional in a specific field
• Find a future internship
• Make a connection with a potential mentor
• Gain experience to place on your resume

EMPLOYER BENEFITS

• Connect with new talent
• Way to find potential new interns
• Train students to the world of work at little cost (just time)

CHECK IT OUT!

We have more information about the program on our website!

http://new.ipfw.edu/offices/career/students/externships.html

Contact Karen Obringer Campbell at obringek@ipfw.edu for more information

NICE Job Fair - Save the Date!

NICE Job Fair - Employer Invitation
When:   Thursday, April 11th
Time:    12:30 - 4:30
Cost:     All registrations will receive - One six foot table, two chairs, two lunches for two attendees.  Additional fee of $25.00 for each extra attendee beyond two in the basic package.
For Profit Employers - $200.00
Government Agencies - $150.00
Not for Profit - $125.00
Where:  IPFW International Ballroom
Website: www.tinyurl.com/niceexpo

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT DEADLINE:  March 27th
Registration Instructions:
1. Log in to your IPFW JobZone account HERE
2. After you log in, on the very bottom right of your homepage, you will see "Attend Events". Click on 2013 Spring Job Fair.
3. Complete the registration. Be sure to completely enter your information on the form. This will assist us in serving you even better. Then click "Submit". You will then review your registration and then click "Confirm". It is necessary to click the "Confirm" button.
4. Once your registration is approved, you will receive your confirmation letter, invoice and parking instructions.  For employer drop off ease before the fair, please pay attention to the drop off and parking instructions.

For registration questions contact Christine Force, Campus Recruiting Coordinator, IPFW Career Services at forcec@ipfw.edu or 260-481-6640.

We look forward to serving you and exceeding your recruiting needs.