September 2009

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

EVENTS
1. Community Involvement Fair
2. St. Paul Campus Job and Internship Fair
3. Grad School: How to Get Started
4. Company Site Visit: Target
5. MN State Senate Internship Info Session
6. What Can I Do With a Major in Poli Sci?
7. Practice Interview Days
8. Career Panel: Gov't and Law Enforcement
9. Grad School Day
10. Government Job and Internship Fair
STUDY AT ANOTHER SCHOOL
11. National Student Exchange opening for spring
INTERNSHIP GRANTS
12. Fall CLA Undergraduate Grants
13. Veterns/Service Internship Grants
JOB AND INTERNSHIP OPENINGS
14. CLA On-Campus Recruiting
JOB-PREP WORKSHOPS
15. Sept/Oct schedule
GRAD-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
16. Sept/Oct schedule
ABOUT THIS EMAIL
17. How to subscribe or unsubscribe

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SPECIAL EVENTS
www.cclc.umn.edu/events
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1. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT FAIR
— Thursday, September 24
— 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
— Coffman Union, Great Hall
This event provides information about Twin Cities volunteer and internship opportunities. Browse info tables to find a position that matches your interests or major. Learn more at http://www.cclc.umn.edu/CIF.

2. ST. PAUL CAMPUS JOB AND INTERNSHIP FAIR
-- Monday, September 21
-- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
-- St. Paul Student Center, North Star Ballroom
This free event is open to all U of M students on all campuses. Many employers will be there looking to fill a wide variety of jobs and internships. To see which employers are attending, go to the 'Career Events' section in GoldPASS.

3. GRAD SCHOOL: HOW TO GET STARTED
-- Wednesday, September 23
-- 11 a.m. to Noon
-- 101 Walter Library
Are you wondering if grad school is right for you? Come to this free event for information on how to prepare, application materials and timelines, and the admission process. Free and open to all U of M students.

4. COMPANY SITE VISIT: TARGET
-- Friday, October 2
-- 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
This free event is for CLA students interested in business careers. Get a look at Target's downtown complex and learn about their career options for liberal arts students. Register through GoldPASS by Sept 29. Get more details here.

5. MN STATE SENATE INTERNSHIP (INFO SESSION)
-- Monday, October 5
-- 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
-- location TBA
Looking for a way to get experience in politics? Do a spring 2010 internship with the Minnesota State Senate. This Info Session provides internship details and application instructions. The location will be posted online soon.

6. WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN POLI SCI?
-- Wednesday, October 7
-- 3:30 to 5 p.m.
-- location TBA
Talk to political science alumni about the paths they took after graduation. Get advice and ask questions. This free event is open to all U of M students. The location will be posted online soon.

7. PRACTICE INTERVIEW DAYS
-- October 8 and October 15
-- choose your time
-- 135 Johnston Hall
Do a practice interview with a business professional, then receive helpful feedback afterward. Your practice session will be 45 minutes long and you can choose the start-time. Sign up through GoldPASS in the 'On-Campus Interviews' section.

8. CAREER PANEL: GOV'T AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
-- Tuesday, October 13
-- 12:30 to 2 p.m.
-- Hubert Humphrey Center, Room 215 (Wilkins)
Hear from a panel of professionals working in various government and law enforcement fields. Learn about their career paths and why you might consider these fields. Open to all U of M students. Feel free to bring your lunch--cookies will be provided!

9. GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL DAY
-- Wednesday, October 14
-- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
-- Coffman Union, Great Hall
Stop by this big annual event to learn about local and national grad schools. More than 100 grad programs will be there. Browse on your own, talk to school reps, or attend free seminars about applying to and funding grad school. This event is free and open to everyone. Find more details and preparation tips here.

10. GOVERNMENT JOB AND INTERNSHIP FAIR
-- Monday, October 26
-- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
-- Coffman Union, Great Hall
Many positions are available in government departments and agencies across the country. Come to this event to learn what's out there. You don't have to register in advance to attend, but bring your student ID to get in. We also recommend you bring copies of your resume.

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STUDY AT ANOTHER SCHOOL THIS SPRING
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11. NATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE (NSE)
-- Apply by October 1
It's not too late to participate in NSE this spring semester. There are still school openings available. NSE allows you to go on exchange to another college in North America.

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INTERNSHIP GRANTS
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12. CLA UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP GRANTS
--Apply by September 23
The College of Liberal Arts offers $1200 grants to selected CLA undergrads doing unpaid internships. If you have an internship this fall, apply for a CLA internship grant by Sept 23 at 4:30. See details and application instructions here.

13. VETERAN / SERVICE MEMBER INTERNSHIP GRANTS
--Apply by September 23
If you're a U of M student veteran or service member, you may be eligible for a special internship grant for unpaid or low-paid internships. Find details and application instructions at http://onestop.umn.edu/veterans/gift_aid.html. Open to all degree-seeking U of M students on all campuses.

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JOB AND INTERNSHIP OPENINGS
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14. CLA ON-CAMPUS RECRUITING
Many organizations will be on campus this fall to interview CLA students for jobs and internships, including Ameriprise Financial, Analysis Group, Macy's, Pepsi, and Target. For a complete list of companies, positions, and application deadlines, log in to GoldPASS and click the 'On-Campus Interviews' tab. Get preparation advice and more info in our On-Campus Recruiting section.

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JOB-PREP WORKSHOPS
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15. SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER SCHEDULE
Workshops are free, 75 minutes long, and held in 135 Johnston Hall.

--Job-Search Strategies: Sept 21 or Oct 16
--Resume and Cover Letters: Sept 16, 22, Oct 1, 15, 23 or 27
--Effective Interviewing: Sept 24 or Oct 19

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GRAD-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
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16. SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER SCHEDULE

--Writing Personal Statements: Sept 28
--Should I Go to Law School? Sept 22 or Oct 22
--Applying to Law School: Sept 24 or Oct 19

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