Vanderbilt Career Center News
The latest news about what's going on at the Career Center, including events, new programs, and opportunities. Check back often to read the full story!
11/20/2009
11/23 - 8am to 11:30am & 1pm to 5pm; 11/24 - 8am to 5pm; 11/25 - 8am to 12pm ; 11/26 & 11/27 - Closed. Have a great break!
11/20/2009
Total Access: Finance
December 7, 2009
3:00-5:30pm
SLC, Board of Trust Room
Come get an inside edge in finance! Total Access is an industry-specific educational event that provides students the opportunity to NETWORK and LEARN firsthand from analyst and management level representatives.
11/11/2009
Interested in the working in a nonprofit? Listen to two recent graduates and Hunger Center Fellows this Monday! email courtney.dial@vanderbilt.edu to rsvp. Panel is Monday, November 16th from 4:00 to 5:00 in the Student Life Center, Meeting Room 3. Dress is casual. Bring your questions about the nonprofit world!
11/05/2009
Total Access: Finance
December 7, 2009
3:00-5:30pm
SLC, Board of Trust Room
Come get an inside edge in finance! Total Access is an industry-specific educational event that provides students the opportunity to NETWORK and LEARN firsthand from analyst and management level representatives.
11/04/2009
Starcom - Campus visit (Careers in Media, Marketing, & Advertising session, plus Resume critique and Mock interviews)
Starcom MediaVest Group (SMG), is a full-service brand contact agency, providing clients with complete communications planning and investment across all major media, as well as online buying and strategy. They help marketers engage the right consumers at the right time in the right place with the right message. Named to the Princeton Review's 2006 and 2007 list of "Best Entry Level Jobs," the Media Associate position offers the chance to hone your media skills in a fast-paced working environment.
On Monday, November 9th, four Starcom employees (VU alumni) will be back on campus to give you expert advice about a Career in Communications. Need help with your resume or interviewing? Sign-up for either a Resume Critique and/or Mock interview with one of four Starcom team members on Monday, November 9th between 10am-12pm or 1-3pm. To register for a time, e-mail Tiffany.Franklin@vanderbilt.edu. Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. All majors welcome.
Workshop - Careers in Careers in Marketing, Media, and Advertising led by Abby Whitt and colleagues (see bios above) - 11/9 (4:10-5pm, Student Life Center - Room M3)
http://starcomworldwide.com/
09/24/2009
Called to serve? Explore opportunities at Government and Non-Profit Industry Career Day! Full Information can be found on our Events page.
09/14/2009
A networking event on October 2nd at 4:30pm, for Vanderbilt parents and students. For more information or to register, visit: www.vanderbilt.edu/career/students/soiree.php.
09/08/2009
Meet and network with recruiters from top engineering firms! Full Information can be found on our Events page.
09/07/2009
Interested in law school? Meet with representatives from over 30 law schools including Duke, Columbia, University of Texas, Vanderbilt, and more!! Full Information can be found on our Events page.
08/31/2009
Consulting, Sales, Management, Business, & Human Resources ICD: Tuesday, September 15th from 1-4pm in the Student Life Center Ballrooms. Full Information can be found on our Events page
08/19/2009
Finance Industry Career Day: Thursday, September 10th from 1-4pm in the Student Life Center Ballrooms. Full Information can be found on our Events page
05/19/2009
The Career Center will be closed from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm for staff training on Thursday May 21st. We will be open for regular service hours beginning at 8:00 am on Friday May 22nd.
04/27/2009
The Career Center will be closed from 8am to 1pm for Commencement. Please see the Google calendar for services.
04/06/2009
Total Access: Arts, Media, and Communications
Tuesday, April 14th from 4-6pm
Student Life Center, BOT
Come listen to professionals in the Arts, Media, and Communications fields talk about their experiences in the industry. Learn about their career paths, a snapshot of their typical day, and advice they have for those just starting out in the field. There will be time for questions from the group and networking.
Please RSVP via CareerLink. RSVP requested, although not required to attend.
04/02/2009
Total Access: Sports Industry
SPORTS MADNESS!
Thursday, April 9th from 7:00 – 9:30pm
SLC Board of Trust
NETWORK and LEARN firsthand from industry experts!
Employers and sports professionals will educate students on the sectors of the sports industry and discuss how the industry is moving forward. In addition, employers will communicate how to pursue opportunities within the industry such as jobs and internships.
Hosted by:
Vanderbilt Career Center and Vanderbilt Athletics
04/1/2009
Search Vanderbilt Career Center and join the Facebook group today to receive event invites, job and intership information, and more!
03/24/2009
Eighty percent of all jobs are never advertised. These jobs are considered to be part of the "hidden" job market. If 80% of jobs are unpublished, you should spend 80% of your job search trying to locate these opportunities. Connecting with people you know is one of the best ways to access the hidden job market. Parents, relatives, friends, neighbors, faculty, former/current employers, and alumni are great resources for uncovering job leads and career information.
03/17/09
Senior Bootcamp
An Intensive Immersion into the Job Search Process
Sunday, March 29, 2009
2:00 - 5:00 pm
You can't control the job market but you can control your next steps. Fine-tune your job search strategy, strengthen your networking skills, and develop your Transition Plan with our intensive bootcamp. 50 seats are available and limited to seniors only, first come-first serve.
STEPS TO REGISTER:
- Complete the online survey here.
- Email your polished resume and cover letter targeted to the position of your choice to beth.sherman@vanderbilt.edu
- Your registration is complete after submitting your survey and emailing your resume and cover letter. You will receive a confirmation email within two business days.
- Deadline for registration is Friday, March 20th by 5:00 pm.
03/12/2009
Nashville College to Career Fair and Teacher Recruitment Fair was held February 10th at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds.
99 Vanderbilt students attended the College to Career Fair and 101 Vanderbilt students attended the Teacher Recruitment Fair.
There were over 300 employers from businesses, government departments, varying industries and educational departments. Students that attended had the opportunity to meet with recruiters to learn about careers, internships, and pointers on how to enhance their job search. The Nashville College to Career Fair and Teacher Recruitment Fair is held annually.
03/11/2009
Don't miss the Career Center at the Senior Grad Fair!
March 18th and 19th
10am-3pm
Sarratt Promenade
Make sure you stop by the Career Center's booth to register for prizes, to pick up a copy of the Emergency Career Kit, and to learn more about the Senior Transition Teams!
03/10/2009
The Vanderbilt Career Center has teamed up with the Writing Studio to provide you guidance on developing professional materials such as resumes, cover letters, personal statements, and more. Please check out what the Writing Studio and Career Center have to offer you.
03/02/2009
The economy is in a recession, but jobs are still available. Be diligent and assertive in your job search, and use a variety of methods to uncover hidden opportunities. Be flexible and open-minded. Some areas of the country and some industries will offer more opportunities than others. Look beyond the “big name” companies to smaller organizations. Learn to market yourself effectively by attending Career Center programs on writing resumes and cover letters, networking, and interviewing. Above all, maintain a positive outlook!
03/02/2009
Peabody students can now visit the Career Center’s information table for quick answers to their career development, internship search, and job search questions. Career Q & A hours will be held each Tuesday this semester (excluding student holidays), from 4:00pm-6:00pm. The table will be located on the main floor of the Peabody Library, across from the service desk.
02/26/2009
The Career Center website has been upgraded!
Job and Internship Resources:
The Career Center has added some new links and resources to the Resource Page that will help assist student find possible internship and first-time professional opportunities. Internships-USA provides a wealth of information about internship opportunities, while GraduateJobs.com is a job board listing various first-time professional opportunities to graduates. See the Resources Page for more information.
Videos:
Featured on the homepage "Quick Links" section you will find a "Videos" link which links to a page with the video content available from the Career Center. This includes interviews with Alumni that are full of helpful and inspirational advice, and video articles on Job Search Skills. All of these videos are full of helpful information. Start watching now!
Student Interface:
The Student Interface has been revisited and redesigned. The current live student interface will continue to evolve as we streamline our site to make it more accessible and easy to use. The biggest change is the persistent navigation bar you will find to the left. This navigation bar gives you quick and easy access to all areas of student content. The Quick Links bar has also been incorporated into the lower area of this navigation bar.
Categories & Sections
Both Categories and Sections now have brief descriptions about the type of content you will find in them. This information will be enhanced over the coming months to include first steps to utilize the information provided in the respective Category or Section. Another feature to be implemented over the coming months is article, section, and category relevant Resources.
02/23/2009
Develop a 60-second “elevator speech” in order to let people know what opportunities you are seeking and what you have to offer. Anyone who hears it should remember you and your selected accomplishments. To plan your elevator speech you should: a) know your audience--determine who will hear your elevator speech and why; and b) know yourself--be able to define your skills and abilities, what problems you can solve, and what benefits you bring to a prospective contact or employers. You may find it helpful to outline your speech by writing bullet points for “a” and “b”. Once you have outlined your material, finalize the speech by fully expanding on your bullet points. Practice giving your elevator speech to a friend or family member.
02/23/2009
Get your start in Hollywood! Apply today for a summer internship in the entertainment industry. Login to CareerLink and type keyword "ViH" for a full listing of opportunities. Open to rising juniors and seniors of all majors. Applications should be received by Thursday, March 5th. On-campus interviews will take place March 12th and 13th.
Read Full Article
02/23/2009
Don't miss the final Career Day of this academic year! In this challenging job market, attend this intimate networking event for your opportunity to meet with TOP industry employers who are coming together to recruit, screen, and source qualified candidates.
The following employers will be present: Central Intelligence Agency, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Peace Corps, Treasury Department/State of Tennessee, and Youth Villages. Read more on the Public Policy, Government, and Community Organizations cluster page under 'Calendar and Events' or read the full article here.
02/16/2009
Vanderbilt Alumni discuss the topic of "Where my Vanderbilt Degree has Taken Me" in this 48 minute long video.
02/05/2009
The Peer Career Advocate (PCA) is a paid position for undergraduate students. PCAs play an important role at the Career Center by leading Career Center teams, presenting workshops to peers, engaging employers in networking opportunities, participating in core team meetings, developing new resources, and assisting with the planning of large events. On a daily basis, PCAs assist students and employers, work on projects, participate in team meetings, and help with general administrative tasks.
More information and an application is available here.
02/01/2009
Vanderbilt students had a chance to learn how the landscape of the finance industry is changing by listening to and meeting management-level bankers on Tuesday, January 20th. Read full event recap.
If you would like to attend events similar to this one, please subscribe to the Career Center's cluster listservs or check the Career Center's Google Calendars. To sign up for a listserv, check: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/career/students/getArticle.php?article=133
01/26/2009
The Career Center's website has undergone a number of changes over the past few months. Many of the changes were implemented after discussions with students. The website is continual being evolved, so if you have a suggestion, please share it with us by completing this form.
New database search
The Career Center's Search Engine has been improved and should be resulting in more accurate results for all searches. The Search now examines the Title and keywords of the article rather than the entire article contents.
Autocomplete Feature
The Search Engine is now assisted with an Autocomplete feature. Simply click in the search box and start typing your search term and the Autocomplete feature will produce a list of keywords that match your typed keyword. If your keyword doesn't match any Autocomplete suggestion, try searching for it anyway.
Email and Google Map Links
The Career Center email address has been added to the footer section on all pages. In addition to the email in the footer, we have added links to Google Maps' location information for the Career Center.
Google Calendar Rollout
The Career Center has completed the implementation of Google Calendars for our programming and events. Google Calendars was chosen to be utilized because of Vanderbilt's relationship with Google and utilization of Gmail. Currently the Career Center maintains 8 different calendars covering the activities of the 7 different career clusters and daily activities and offerings of the Career Center.
Career Cluster Framework and Web pages
The Career Cluster pages have been overhauled to act as a more central hub for information regarding specific Career Cluster needs. The page itself is displayed as an expanding Accordion with 10 different sections. Depending on the activities occurring in the different clusters, some clusters may have more information than others.
RSS News Feed
The Career Center has incorporated an RSS feed so that student may subscribe to the main News information. RSS (Really Simple Syndication) allows users to opt-in to receive updates about new content without having to receive emails or visiting a website. RSS feeds can be subscribed to using a number of different computer applications, as well as iPhones, iPods, PSPs, some cell phones, and many other devices. For more information on how to subscribe to an RSS Feed, watch this video.
In Development
An additional Google Calendar covering Information Sessions. Career Cluster specific RSS feeds. Complex search features for the search engine. Redesign of the Student Homepage and article pages. Changes to structure of the Student side of the website. Code streamlining to speed up downloading.
01/26/2009
The Nashville Area College to Career Fair AND Teacher Recruitment Fair will be held on Tuesday, February 10th, from 10am-3pm at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds. Vanderbilt juniors, seniors, graduate students, and alumni are invited to attend; however, all participants MUST have a ticket to enter the fairs. Free tickets are available now at the Vanderbilt Career Center.
For more information, go to www.nashvillefairs.org.
01/23/09
On Campus Interviews begin Monday, January 26th. Login into CareerLink to find upcoming deadlines for opportunities from top employers. Be sure to check out the "Events" tab for scheduled Employer Information Sessions, which are great to learn more about the employer and to network with the recruiters.
01/22/2009
The Spring Semester is starting out with a bang; we’ve had a higher than normal number of student resume critiques thus far. Don’t be left out -- participate in the resume drop to get your resume reviewed by Career Center staff. For more information, please see the Google calendar.
01/19/2009
The Career Center maintains a Facebook Group. Search for Vanderbilt Career Center in Facebook and join our group to learn about important career-related events!
01/12/2009
The Career Center will host a dozen management - level investment bankers coming to discuss the changes in the industry on Tuesday, Jan. 20th 3 - 6pm. For more information, visit the Finance, Real Estate, and Insurance Cluster page and click on the "Calendar & Events" heading and review Upcoming Events
01/12/2009
Towers Perrin's University Recruiting Program partnered with American Forests' Global ReLeaf last Fall to launch a global "Go Green" initiative focused on creating a better environment. As a result, the company recently donated 100 trees to Vanderbilt University as part of it's ongoing relationship with the Career Center. "Towers Perrin has recruited on-campus over the last two years and is pleased with its success in finding strong candidates for the company's entry-level professional and internship positions. The company recently notified us that it is contributing an unusual gift on behalf of the university recognizing our partnership," said Cindy Funk, Director of the Vanderbilt University Career Center. 5,000 trees will be planted in forests across the globe that have been deforested by wildfire, disease, natural disasters, pests and development as part of this program. "We are very proud of this accomplishment and would like to present you with (this) certificate ... to show the significant part your university played in our global "Go Green" initiative" said Lynn Duncan, Recruiting Practitioner with the company. The global professional services firm helps organizations improve performance through effective people, risk and financial management.
01/09/2009
The staff at the Vanderbilt Career Center welcome you back to the Spring semester! We are excited about our upcoming programs, events, and activities, and look forward to working with everyone! Remember we have a lot of services available to you. Read about these services and then get involved!
12/31/2008
Students can now subscribe to Vanderbilt Career Center events and activities using Google Calendars. This includes general activities and cluster specific activities. To subscribe to all the Career Center Calendars, click on the "+Google Calendar" button on the Home Page or click here. To subscribe to the individual cluster calendars, please visit the Cluster you are interested in, go to the Calendar and Events section, and click on the "+Google Calendar" button.
12/22/2008
Starting Monday, Dec 22 until Jan 02 the Career Center will not be offering regularly scheduled services. Resume drop-off and pickup are available. For a list of services and events see our Google calendar on the home page. The Career Center will be closed on Dec 24, 25, and Jan 01.
12/18/2008
On Thursday, Dec 18 we will have limited services due to all day staff training. We will not have coaching assessment hours but will be open for resume pickup and drop-off. Our office hours are from 8-11:30 and 1-5pm.
November 21, 2008
On Thursday, November 13th, seven Vanderbilt students met up with alums Conner and Ginny Searcy '96. Mr. Searcy is currently employed in Insight Equity, a private equity firm of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Read recap.
If you would like to attend events similar to this one, they will be mentioned in the Career Center's cluster listservs. To sign up for a listserv, check:http://www.vanderbilt.edu/career/students/getArticle.php?article=133.
October 23, 2008
Lauren McSwain has graciously given us the slides from her standing-room only Interviewing workshop. You can now download the slides from here, as well as listen or download the audio file.
October 8, 2008
Lauren McSwain's Interviewing Workshop is now available! It is available for online listening or download.
October 3, 2008
The Engineering and IT Industry Career Day was a huge success! Thanks to all who participated! - read more
October 1, 2008
The Engineering and IT Industry Career Day is this Thursday, October 2, from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Student Life Center Ballroom! - read more
September 22, 2008
Events for the Government and Public Policy Cluster have been scheduled. Check out these exciting events!
September 17, 2008
Details for the Law School Fair have been announced. The information can be found here
September 15, 2008
Details for the Finance, Real Estate, and Insurance Industry Career Day have been announced. The information can be found here
August 28, 2008
The Career Center has created a number of email lists for the different Career Clusters. You can sign up to receive emails about events, cluster specific information, and more by signing up over here.
August 25, 2008
Details for the Consulting, Sales, Management, Business, and Human Resources Industry Career Day have been announced. An eNewsletter was sent out today containing information about this ICD. The information can also be found here
August 25, 2008
Each year top employers come to the Career Center to conduct interviews on campus, and deadlines are already approaching. Most employers will be interviewing this fall for full-time positions beginning summer 2009 and some will be interviewing for summer 2009 internships. In order to be considered for these interviews, you must apply online through CareerLink. If you have never used CareerLink before, click here for more details about CareerLink and how to get registered. Also, if you plan on interviewing on-campus with a company, be sure to attend their employer information session for insider information about their company and the hiring process.
Login to CareerLink now to start applying!
August 25, 2008
Staff members posted some new articles today. These items are:
August 25, 2008
The Vanderbilt Career Center has a new website that is easier to use and a more colorful palette. Beta testers described the site as "much easier to work with than the previous site," "creative," and "more friendly." Some of the most liked elements were searchability, easy to use navigation, and overall design.
The site was officially launched August 18th, 2008 in preparation for the Fall Semester and the rush of recruiting season. The Vanderbilt Career Center's WebTeam held a brief but successful beta test with selected participants. The beta test was very helpful and assisted in making some adjustments to the launched website.
The new website has incorporated some of the design elements of the top two winners of the web design contest held in May 2008. Nick Krieble and Dan Burger participated and won prizes for their design ideas. Mr. Krieble's main focus was on simplicity and streamlined user interface, which was needed from the previous incarnation of the website. Mr. Burger contributed to the overall design sense of the site by providing the color palette, which was derived from the physical space of the Student Life Center (where the Career Center is located).
While the site might be live, there are still changes being planned for the site. The new website is dedicated to be as helpful and functional as it can be. We are going to continue improving our services and features. We believe that we should make our services available to students in the environment in which they live. There are a large number of features and changes that will be made over the next year, some of which include: improved searchability, integration of Google Calendars, RSS Feeds, implementing Live Chats, Facebook Applications, mobile pages, and more.
Stay tuned to the Career Center's Website for more details. Please drop by our office anytime to say "Hi" and to take advantage of the Career Center's many services.
Vanderbilt Career Center
Student Life Center, Suite 220
615-322-2750
M-F 8am-5pm
August 13, 2008
Beta Testing has closed. The Career Center thanks all participants for giving us your vital feedback. The feedback has been very beneficial and will drive many of the immediate changes to the site, as well as possible new features to be included in the future.
August 12, 2008
The Career Center has opened their beta testing to the WebSpiders Community. The Beta Testing began last Friday and will continue until Wednesday, August 13th. The Beta Test Form can be found here
August 8, 2008
We have begun the process of Beta Testing our new website. Selected students and employers have been granted access to the website. Participants will give their feedback to help make this website the best it can be. The Beta Testing began today and will go until Wednesday, August 13th. Just in case you forgot the location of the Beta Test Form, it can be found here
May 5, 2008
The Career Center is happy to announce the winners of the 2008 Web Design Contest! We would like to thank all contestants for their time and energy. The winners are:
Nicholas Krieble - 1st Prize - $500 Visa Gift Card
Dan Burger - 2nd Prize - $35 Starbucks Gift Card
Aaron Thompson - Honorable Mention - $10 Starbucks Gift Card
Christie Thanasack - Honorable Mention - $10 Starbucks Gift Card
Congratulations to you all! Thanks for making this contest a great success!
