Career Fair Employer List

The career fair is only 5 days away, are you ready? Here is a list of employers who are attending so that you can research them and decide which ones to approach at the career fair. Remember-it is important to show that you have knowledge of their organization and the industry they are in.

Aircom International, Inc.
Arbor Education and Training
BH Management
Chacon Autos
Child Care Careers, LLC
CIGNA
Dart Transit
Denton ISD
DeSoto ISD
Farmers Insurance
Grand Prairie ISD
Mesquite ISD
Modern Woodmen of America
Mosaic
Round Rock ISD
Saville, Dodgen & Company, PLLC
Smile Builders Dental Center
The Assurance Group
Uplift Education
UPS
Several area Universities will also be on hand to inform you about Graduate programs.

Now is also the time to practice your "2-minute Commercial". This is a short (professional) speech about you that you can use when networking and talking with employers. You should spend about 15-30 seconds on why you are here/what you are looking for, then another 15 seconds on your personal (not too personal) and educational background. The next 15-30 seconds should be talking about your early career or relevant coursework/projects/internships. The final 45-60 seconds will be spent talking about your accomplishments and how you can continue to be successful and contribute to their organization.

It helps to think about this ahead of time and even write something out and practice it in front of a mirror or with a friend. That way, when the time comes, you are prepared and polished.

Plan on attending the career fair Tuesday, March 3, 2009 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. in the UNT Dallas Campus Atrium. See you there!

Etiquette Lunch and Career Workshop a Success!

Last Friday, February 20th eight Dallas Campus students took advantage of a 3-hour long career preparation workshop held on campus. The participants learned about job searching, writing resumes, approaching employers at the career fair, dressing for success and finally dining etiquette. This is an event that is held every semester a couple of weeks before the career fair and gives students an opportunity to ask questions and get ready to have a successful time at the career fair. The participants this year included juniors and seniors with varied majors and career plans. Everyone that attended indicated that they got something out of the workshop and that they would attend another Student Development workshop.

The lunch portion was catered by A Different Plate catering and cafe of Lancaster, TX. Chef Carlos (owner) prepared a wonderful 5 course meal (pictured above) including an appetizer, soup, salad, main entree, and dessert.

Dr. Greta Davis presented the etiquette portion and answered questions regarding the do's and don'ts of dining etiquette. It is safe to say that everyone learned something from her well presented information! Be sure to watch for this event again in the Fall!

Etiquette Lunch Workshop this Friday! Sign up Now!

This Friday, February 20 the SDO will be having our semi-annual Etiquette Lunch and Career Workshop!
It is just in time for the career fair and you will have a chance to learn everything you want to know about interacting with employers, writing your resume, and dressing for success. On top of that there will be a sit-down etiquette lunch where you will have a chance to listen to an etiquette expert while you dine on a four-course meal!
This event has been very popular in the past and it is sure to be helpful again this semester.
The workshop takes place from 10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.. You must RSVP to attend this event. To RSVP: Log into Jaguar Jobs and click on "events". Then select the "Making the Career Fair Work for you and Etiquette Lunch" workshop. Then click on RSVP. The link for Jaguar Jobs is:
https://dallas-unt-csm.symplicity.com/students/. You should have received your user name and password via e-mail 2 weeks ago.

If you have any questions about how to do this, please call the Student Development Office at 972-780-3632 or email us at studentdevelopment@unt.edu.

Nonprofit Internships Available Now on Jaguar Jobs!

Speaking of working at a nonprofit, there just happen to be three internships currently avialable at nonprofits on Jaguar Jobs. Interning at a nonprofit is a great way to get your foot in the door, learn more about the industry, and start making contacts.!

1. American Red Cross- 300 hour internship as a Community Recruitment Liaison
2. Big Brothers Big Sisters- Special Events Intern
3. Central Dallas Ministries- 10 week internship as an AmeriCorps member

To find out more about these internships log on to Jaguar jobs at https://dallas-unt-csm.symplicity.com/students/. You should have received a user name and password for your Jaguar Jobs account via email last week. Please call the SDO with any questions about Jaguar Jobs. 972-780-3632.


The SDO also has information on several other (paid) internships available this summer. They are through a program called the ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program. Please contact us for more information. There will also be an e-mail sent to the listserv about these internships.

Are you signed up for the listserv? Messages about jobs and internships are often sent out over the listserv so if you are not signed up, today is the day. Call the SDO to sign up and stay informed on all the latest job and internship news.