November 2009

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NOVEMBER 2009
The monthly email from the Career and Community Learning Center.
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Table of Contents:

FRASER OFFICE MOVE DELAYED
1. Still moving to Appleby Hall
EVENTS
2. Info Fair: Teaching In and Out of the Classroom
3. Lime Corporate Recruitment for Students With Disabilities
4. Internship Advice and a Pizza Slice
5. What Can I Do With a Major in the Arts?
6. Business Careers for CLA Majors
7. HECUA Pizza Info Session
WALK-IN HOURS WITH RECRUITERS
8. Google
9. Twin Cities United Way
10. AmeriCorps
CLA ON-CAMPUS RECRUITING
11. Apply soon for interviews
GRAD-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
12. Nov / Dec schedule
JOB-PREP WORKSHOPS
13. Nov / Dec schedule
HELPFUL CLASSES
14. Major and Career Exploration
15. Career Planning
16. Internship Reflection
ABOUT THIS EMAIL
17. How to subscribe or unsubscribe

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OUR FRASER OFFICE MOVE IS DELAYED....
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1. STILL MOVING TO APPLEBY HALL
Our Fraser Hall programs will soon be located in Appleby Hall, which is next door to Fraser. The move timing has been delayed, so when we have the exact date, we'll send a brief email notification. (Our Fraser/Appleby office provides community service-learning and off-campus study programs to all U of M students.)

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SPECIAL EVENTS
http://www.cclc.umn.edu/events
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2. TEACHING IN AND OUT OF THE CLASSROOM:
AN INFORMATION FAIR FOR STUDENTS
-- Tuesday, November 3
-- 1 to 3 p.m.
-- Regis Center for Art, Influx Room
Stop by this Fair if you're interested in any kind of teaching. You'll get information about classroom teaching and nontraditional options like teaching English abroad, community education, and AmeriCorps. You can also learn about internships, service-learning, and volunteer work that lets you sample the teaching profession. This free event is open to all U of M students.

3. LIME CORPORATE RECRUITMENT
FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
-- Tuesday, November 3
-- 5:15 to 7:15 p.m.
-- Downtown Minneapolis Target
Stop by this free event to network with recruiters from major companies. It's coordinated by 'Lime Connect', a nonprofit that connects employers to students with disabilities. This event is specifically for U of M students. Learn more here.

4. INTERNSHIP ADVICE AND A PIZZA SLICE
-- Thursday, November 12
-- Noon to 1:30 p.m.
-- Coffman Union, President's Room
Learn why internships matter, how to find one, and how to get as much out of it as you can (while you eat free pizza!). This is a panel discussion open to all CLA students. For more information, see our Events page.

5. WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN THE ARTS?
-- Thursday, November 12
-- 12:15 to 1:30 p.m.
-- Regis Center for Art, Influx Room
Are you considering a career in the arts? Come to this free event for insight from arts professionals. It's recommended for students majoring OR interested in the visual or performing arts. Get details here.

6. BUSINESS CAREERS FOR CLA MAJORS
-- Friday, November 13
-- 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
-- B33 Johnston Hall
Learn how a liberal arts major can lead to a business career. You'll get information about the skills companies look for, how to acquire them, and about business-related majors, minors, and internships. Speakers include CLA alumni with prominent positions in business. Free and open to all students.

7. HECUA INFO SESSION (WITH PIZZA)
-- Tuesday, November 17
-- 12 to 1 p.m.
-- Regis Center for Art, Influx Room
Through a HECUA program, you can focus on social justice issues while studying off-campus in the Twin Cities area. HECUA programs are: City Arts, Environmental Sustainability, Metro Urban Studies, Civil Rights Movement, and Environment and Agriculture. This Info Session features HECUA faculty and participants. Ask question, get advice, and eat pizza. Register here.

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JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS FOR CLA STUDENTS:
WALK-IN HOURS WITH RECRUITERS
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Stop by 135 Johnston Hall for these unique opportunities.....

8. WALK-IN HOURS WITH GOOGLE (JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS)
-- Tuesday, November 3
-- 12 to 3 p.m.
-- 135 Johnston Hall
Google has jobs and internships available for CLA students. Stop by to talk to a Google recruiter who will tell you about the open positions and how to apply. Bring a copy of your resume for feedback on it. Find details about the positions and walk-in hours here.

9. WALK-IN HOURS WITH UNITED WAY (INTERNSHIPS)
-- Wednesday, November 4
-- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
-- 135 Johnston Hall
The Twin Cities United Way has two internships available for CLA sophomores, juniors and seniors. The internships start in January 2010. Stop by to learn about the positions and get tips about applying. Bring a copy of your resume for feedback. See details here.

10. WALK-IN HOURS WITH AMERICORPS (JOBS)
-- Tuesday, November 10
-- 1 to 3 p.m.
-- 135 Johnston Hall
Stop by to talk to an AmeriCorps recruiter about full-time jobs that start in January 2010 or Summer/Fall 2010. The recruiter will explain the positions and give you tips about applying. Learn more here.

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CLA ON-CAMPUS RECRUITING
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11. APPLY SOON FOR INTERVIEWS
Organizations are still coming to campus this fall to interview for jobs and internships. (Most internships are for Summer 2010. Jobs are for students graduating between Dec 2009 and May 2010.) The companies with November application deadlines include U.S. PIRG, Greater Twin Cities United Way, Waddell & Reed, Kraft Foods, and Insight Global. For details, log in to GoldPASS and click the On-Campus Interviews tab.

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GRAD-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
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12. NOV / DEC SCHEDULE
The following workshops are offered ONE MORE TIME this semester, on the dates listed below. See descriptions and registration instructions on our Workshops page.

--Writing Personal Statements: Nov 6
--Should I Go to Law School? Nov 9
--Applying to Law School: Nov 10

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JOB-PREP WORKSHOPS
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13. NOV / DEC SCHEDULE
Workshops are free, 75 minutes long, and held in 135 Johnston Hall. See descriptions on our Workshops page.

--Job-Search Strategies: Nov 12 (last one this semester!)
--Effective Interviewing: Nov 6 or Dec 3
--Resume and Cover Letters: Nov 4, 10, 16 or Dec 3

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REGISTER FOR A CAREER CLASS
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Earn credit while figuring out your future. Learn more about the below classes here. To register for them, go to Interdepartmental Study on One Stop.

14. ID 1201 MAJOR AND CAREER EXPLORATION
Get help choosing a major or exploring the one you've got. This class will teach you how to assess your interests, and the basics of career planning.

15. ID 3201 CAREER PLANNING
This class will teach you sophisticated job-search strategies like marketplace research, resume writing, networking, interviewing and more.

16. ID 3208 INTERNSHIP REFLECTION
This new class is open to all U of M sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have a Spring 2010 internship. This class will help you get more out of your internship while earning credit. All coursework and class discussions are online.

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THANKS AND HAPPY NOVEMBER!