UM Alumni Career Networking Events
Evolution of Your Career: Survival of the Fittest
November 3, 2009
Hyatt Regency
Century Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Register for this event by clicking here.
November 4, 2009
St. Francis Yacht Club
On The Marina
San Francisco, California 94123
Register for this event by clicking here.
6-6:30 p.m. – One-on-One Resume Review
6:30-7:30 p.m. – Structured Networking
7:30-9 p.m. – Evolution of Your Career: Survival of the Fittest, Kathy Ullrich, ‘86
$20 Alumni Association members
$30 Nonmembers
Event includes:
• Personal resume review
• Connect with an alumni mentor
• Access to Blue Hiring Blue employers
• Exceptional career advice from Kathy Ullrich, ‘86
Are you in top-notch shape to take on your next career challenge? Do you have the strength (and strategy) to stay on top when your company down-sizes? Can your career endure a transition or change?
Whether you are entrenched in your career or seeking a new position, you should think of your career development like an exercise in endurance. It is vital to develop your career strategy, determine your career path, and identify the skills you need to get there.
Gain skills that will allow you to:
• Take control of your career development
• Guide your career success
• Evaluate your career path and take on detours and challenges
• Lead as you advance
• Strategize for success
Kathryn Ullrich is an executive recruiter and career expert. She is founder and President of Kathryn Ullrich Associates, Inc., specializing in the recruitment of vice presidents of marketing, product management, sales and consulting roles for technology and services companies. She also serves as associate director of alumni career services at UCLA Anderson School of Management, providing programs, coaching, and resources for alumni to manage professional success. Kathryn is writing a career development book, “Getting to the Top,” to be released in January 2010. She lives in San Mateo but was born in Ann Arbor and attended her first football game at the age of 5. Go Blue!
Karen Benavidez | Career Services Program Assistant
Alumni Association of the University of Michigan | 200 Fletcher St, Ann Arbor MI 48109-1007
direct 734.764.1717 | toll free 800.847.4764 | karensb@umich.edu | www.umalumni.com
Posted by kkowatch on October 14, 2009 at 01:46 PM | Comments (0)
Fall 2009 SI@Work Presentation Roster
This week, the SI-Career Development Office will kick off the Annual
SI@Work Presentations!
All students who participated in summer internships and received credit through SI 681 will be presenting on their Internship Experience during the month of October and early November.
All are welcome to attend! This is a great way to learn about the wide range of organizations and career options associated with the curriculum of the School of Information. Keep an eye out for more information for the coming weeks!
**Note that presentations will start at noon and 5pm sharp - please do not arrive at Michigan time!**
You can check out more information about individual's internship on the Internship Public Portfolio Listings.
You can WIN if you Attend!
All attendees will get to enter their name in a raffle. The more SI@Work Presentations that you attend, the greater your chances to win gift certificates to local restaurants and venues!
Click to see the full listing of student - internship organization (locations) and specialization below.
Thursday, October 1, 12:00pm- 311 WH
Mark Fleszar; Renaissance Systems & Services (Indianapolis, Indiana) IPOL/CI
Chutimon Sindhuprama - Accenture (Bangkok, Thailand) - ICD/SC
Josh Steverman - UM College of Pharmacy (Ann Arbor, Michigan) IAR
Xiao Wei - Microsoft (Seattle, Washington) HCI
Bobby Glushko - open.Michigan (Ann Arbor, Michigan) Tailored
Friday, October 2, 12:00pm - 311 WH
Benjamin Malley - Phonagle LLC (Ann Arbor, Michigan) HCI/SC
Lauren Wendel - Altarum Institute (Ann Arbor, Michigan) Tailored/Health Informatics
Lucas Jarmin - Regulatory Affairs Associates, Inc (Farmington Hills, Michigan) IAR
Clint Newsom - ShiftSpace (New York, New York) Tailored
Taeho Ko - IDEO (San Francisco, California) HCI
Jamie Lausch - UM Art, Architecture and Engineering Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) LIS
Friday, October 2 5:00pm 311 WH
Madison Stuart - English Language Institute Corpus Linguistics Unit (Ann Arbor, Michigan) LIS
Nathaniel Gray - Capital Area District Library (Lansing, Michigan) LIS
Jessica Jones - National Park Service/Yellowstone Research Library (Gardiner, Montana) LIS
Samantha Bigger - UM Hatcher Grad Library Knowledge Navigation Center (Ann Arbor, Michigan) LIS
Monday, October 5, 5:00pm 411 WH
Chun-Yuen Teng - English Language Institute Corpus Linguistics Unit (Ann Arbor, Michigan) IAR/HCI
John Levandowski - Whirlpool (Benton Harbor, Michigan) HCI
Malhar Gupta - eDirectImpact, LLC (Ann Arbor, Michigan) IAR & HCI
Garima Garg - UM MAIS (Ann Arbor, Michigan) IAR & HCI
Tuesday, October 6, 12:00pm - 411 WH
Greg Russo - UM Library Government Documents Center (Ann Arbor, Michigan) IPOL
Kate Donovan Jarvis - UM Bentley Historical Library (Ann Arbor, Michgian) ARM/LIS
Sarah Raezler - National Archives and Records Administration (Washington, D.C.) LIS
Michael Perry - UM ICSPR and American Library Association Policy Office (Ann Arbor, Michigan) IPOL
Wednesday, October 7, 12:00pm - 411 WH
SPONSORED BY SOCHI
Wen-Hui Kao - Central News Agency (Taipei, Taiwan) HCI
Gary Suen - Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office / UM Law Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) HCI
Danny Greitzer - Entertainment Fusion Group & Crew Creative (West Hollywood, California) HCI
Ian McKilligan - Artilient (Pasadena, California) HCI
Laura Rodrian - Apple (Cupertino, California) HCI
Jeremy Canfield - Phonagle LLC (Ann Arbor, Michigan) HCI/SC
Wednesday, October 7, 5:00pm 411 WH
Emily Alschbach - Shedd Aquarium (Chicago, IL) LIS
Jamie Niehof - Ann Arbor District Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) LIS
Katherine Marshall - UM Law Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) LIS
Rachel Lwin - Institute for Museum and Library Services (Washington, D.C.) LIS
Jen Bonnet - UM Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) LIS
Dana Ospina - Santa Barbara Museum of Art (Santa Barbara, California) Tailored
Thursday, October 8, 12:00pm - 411 WH
SPONSORED BY SOCHI
Chih-Ming Yi - UM Transplant Center (Ann Arbor, Michigan) HCI
Jierou Ho - UM Hatcher Graduate Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) IPOL
Ke Sun - UM School of Education & Ypsilanti Senior Center (Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti, Michigan) HCI
Weihua Wang - UM Mechanical Engineering Department (Ann Arbor, Michigan) HCI
Noah Liebman - SourceForge, Inc. (Dexter, Michigan) HCI
Kumar Mayank - Whirlpool Corporation (Benton Harbor, Michigan) HCI
Friday, October 9, 5:00pm - 411 WH
Annie Fang - NASA Ames Research Center (Mountain View, California) HCI
Eunice Shin - Method (New York, New York) HCI
Scott Tsuchiyama - UM Career Center (Ann Arbor, Michigan) HCI
Laura Rademaker - Oxygen NBC Network (New York, New York) HCI
Nan Chen - MIT OpenCourseWare (Cambridge, Massachusetts) HCI
Urmila Kashyap - Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (Silver Springs, Maryland) Tailored
Tuesday, October 13, 12:00pm - 411 WH
SPONSORED BY SLA
Abby Bedford - Washtenaw Community College Bailey Library / UM Depression Center FRIENDS Depression Education Resource Center FDERC (Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti, Michigan) LIS
Caroline Yee - Smithsonian Institution Archives (Washington, D.C.) LIS
Christiane Evaskis - Archives of Michigan / UM Fine Arts Library (Lansing/Ann Arbor, Michgian) ARM
Mel Whitehead - Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.) LIS
Shelley Hayreh - UM Bentley Historical Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) ARM/LIS
Michael Nagara - Smithsonian Institution Libraries Freer and Sackler Library (Washington, D.C.) PI/HCI
Wednesday, October 14, 12:00pm - 411 WH
SPONSORED BY ALA
Anita Shankar - Abbott Laboratories Library Information Resources (Abbott Park, Illinois) LIS
Evan Anderson - UM Tanner Philosophy Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) LIS
Rachel Doepker - UM Hatcher Graduate Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) LIS
Betsy Eggers - Wood County District Public Library (Bowling Green, Ohio) LIS/CI
Rebecca Hill - Capital Area District Library (Lansing, Michigan) LIS
Heather Backman - Brookline Public Library (Brookline, Massachusetts) LIS
Friday, October 16, 12:00pm - 411 WH
SPONSORED BY SAA
Elizabeth Lombardo - UM History of Art Visual Resource Center (Ann Arbor, Michigan ) ARM
Emma Wolman - Smithsonian Institution Archives/Electronic Records Program (Washington, D.C.) ARM
Niki Calderone - UM Hatcher Graduate Library Public Services Department (Ann Arbor, Michigan) ARM
Brian Wilson - State of Michigan Records Management (Lansing, Michigan) ARM
Joseph S. Dresch - UM Computer and Video Game Archive (Ann Arbor, Michigan) LIS
Lori M Donovan - Internet Archive Web Group (San Francisco) ARM/PI
Wednesday, October 21, 12:00pm - 411 WH
SPONSORED BY SOCHI
Zhe Pu - Pitney Bowes (Shelton, Connecticut)HCI
Amanda Visconti - Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities (College Park, Maryland) Tailored
Jessamyn Smallenburg - UM Life Sciences Institute / UM Health Sciences Scholars Program (Ann Arbor, Michigan) HCI
Manaswi Shukla - Vmware (San Francisco, California) HCI
Zhenan Hong - Officescape, Inc (West Lafayette, Indiana) HCI
Umanka Hebbar Karkada - DISH Network (Englewood, Colorado) HCI
Thursday, October 22, 12:00pm - 411 WH
SPONSORED BY CIC
Kathleen Ludewig - OER Africa (Nairobi, Kenya) CIC/IEMP
Emily Puckett - UM International Institute (Ann Arbor, Michigan) CI/LIS
David Quick - Ann Arbor District Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) LIS
Daniel Fehrenbach - American Planning Association / National Community Tax Coalition Center for Economic Progress (Chicago, Illinois) LIS
Rebecca Standal - Longview Public Library (Longview, Washington) LIS/CI
Molly Mooney - Ann Arbor District Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) ARM/IPOL
Friday, October 23, 12:00pm - 411 WH
SPONSORED BY SOCHI
Katie McCurdy - VMware (San Francisco, California) HCI
Amy Kuo - TrendMicro (Cupertino, California) HCI
Yesook Im - LG Electronics Mobile (Seoul, South Korea) HCI
Rayoung Yang - OpenCongress (New York, New York) HCI
Neha Kumari - UM Life Sciences Institute / MarkUs (Ann Arbor, Michigan/Toronto, Canada) HCI
Rahan Khozein - NASA Ames Research Center (Mountain View, California) HCI
Monday, October 26, 12:00pm - 411 WH
SPONSORED BY SAA
Elizabeth Bedford - Blue Ribbon Task Force on Sustainable Digital Preservation and Access (Dublin, Ohio) PI
A Young Yoon - National Anthropological Archives (Washington, D.C.) ARM/PI
George Ishii - AMPAS Herrick Library Special Collection / Wende Museum / Grammy Museum (Los Angeles/Culver City, California) ARM/PI
Matt Grant - UM Rackham Graduate School: SharePoint (Ann Arbor, Michigan) ARM/ICD
Christine Carey - Keweenaw National Historical Park (Calumet, Michigan) ARM
Meaghan Fukunaga - UM Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning (Ann Arbor, Michigan) ARM
Tuesday, October 27, 12:00pm - 411 WH
SPONSORED BY SAA
Anne-Louise Mittal - UM/NARA Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) ARM/LIS
Jill Arnold - Archives of Michigan (Lansing, Michigan) ARM
Michael Shallcross -UM Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) ARM/PI
Beth Noyes - UM Scholarly Publishing Office (Ann Arbor, Michigan) LIS/ARM
Emily Sanford - UM Bentley Historical Library / UM Library Government Documents Center (Ann Arbor, Michigan) ARM/LIS
Rebecca McNitt - UM/NARA Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) LIS
Wednesday, October 28, 12:00pm - 411 WH
SPONSORED BY YASL
Jennifer Trusty - Clinton-Macomb Public Library (Clinton Township, Michigan) LIS
Ann McWilliams - Piraino - Cuyahoga County Public Library (Parma, Ohio) LIS
Kensey Wang - The Dallas Morning News (Dallas, Texas) LIS
Caroline Poon - UM Law School Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) IPOL
Thursday, October 29, 12:00pm - 311 WH
SPONSORED BY SAA
Ellen Wilson - National Archives and Records Administration (Washington, D.C.) ARM
Sanam Arab - National Baha'i Archives (Evanston, Illinois) ARM
Elizabeth Everson - Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.) ARM
Beth Myerowitz - UM Bentley Historical Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) ARM
Ashleigh Donaldson - UM Clements Library (Ann Arobr, Michigan) ARM
Megan Marion - Safe Sound Archive (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) PI/ARM
Friday, October 30, 12:00pm - 411 WH
Christopher Zbrozek - Office of Gov. Jennifer Granholm (Lansing, Michigan) Tailored
Karen Kennedy - Ann Arbor Observer/ USGS Great Lakes Science Center, John Van Oosten Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) IPOL/CI
Meredith Raymond - Government Accountability Office (Washington, D.C.) IPOL/LIS
Annemarie Lock - MITRE Corporation (Bedford, Massachusetts) HCI
Kim Brady - U.S. Government Printing Office (Washington, D.C.) LIS
Adrienne Klum - Menlo Innovations (Ann Arbor, Michigan) HCI
Monday, November 2, 5:00pm - 411 WH
Dan Marano - Gale|Cengage (Farmington Hills, Michigan) SC/ICD
Tim Hull - U.S. EPA Office of Transportation and Air Quality (Ann Arbor, Michigan) HCI
Sanghyuk Koh - Oregon Department of Transportation e-Government (Salem, Oregon) HCI
Simon Ng - Borders (Ann Arbor, Michigan) Tailored
Ashwin Kailasam - Franklin Templeton Investments (Chennai, India) ICD
Tuesday, November 3, 12:00pm - 411 WH
SPONSORED BY SOCHI
Jordan Washburn - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Office of Transportation and Air Quality - Compliance and Innovative Strategies Division (Ann Arbor, Michigan) Tailored
Eric Garcia - Phonagle LLC (Ann Arbor, Michigan) Tailored
Thursday, November 5, 12:00pm - 411 WH
SPONSORED BY CIC
Andy Hickner - UM Health Sciences Libraries/School of Nursing (Ann Arbor, Michigan) Tailored
Xiaoli Ma - Metropolitan Museum of Art / Fashion Institute of Technology (New York, New York) ARM
Sally Vermaaten - OCLC Research/PREMIS Editorial Committee (Dublin, Ohio) PI/ARM
Jonathan Shiffner - Category Lab (Cleveland, Ohio) IPOL
Amy Stilgenbauer - UM Government Documents Center /The Eating Disorders Recovery and Support Network / ANAD (Ann arbor, Michigan) ARM/CI
Lidiya Prorochuk - UM Law Library Cataloging Unit (Ann Arbor, Michigan) LIS/ IPOL
Posted by kkowatch on September 30, 2009 at 11:14 AM | Comments (0)
Upcoming International Career Pathway Events
Here’s the overview of international events next week—please scroll down for details:
*Tuesday, 9/29, 12 noon to 1 PM, Michigan Union, Kuenzel Room—ICP: Funding for Internships & Research Abroad
*Wednesday, 9/30, 12 noon to 1 PM, Room 1230 in Weill Hall (Ford School)—ICP: Graduate Employment Opportunities for US Citizens in International Organizations
*Wednesday, 9/30, 2 to 6 PM, Michigan Union—Career Center’s Fall Career Expo
Deadlines for Engineering International Programs
As always, feel free to let us know if you have any questions, or would like an advising appointment: icoverseas@umich.edu
Bill Nolting and Kelly Nelson, U-M International Center, tel. 647-2299, http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt
International Career Pathways, http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt/work/resources/ICP
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ICP: Funding for Internships and Research Abroad
Tuesday Sept. 29, 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM, Michigan Union Kuenzel Room
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Representatives of U-M offices that offer funding for internships and research abroad will provide information on grant opportunities and give tips for successful applications. Most of the funding opportunities that will be presented are open to both undergraduate and graduate students.
See speaker list and handout at: http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt/work/resources/ICP/series/index.html
This program is a UM International Career Pathways event. http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt/work/resources/ICP
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ICP: Graduate Employment Opportunities for US Citizens in International Organizations
Wednesday Sept. 30, 12 noon – 1:00 PM, Room 1230 Weill Hall, Ford School of Public Policy
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Interested in job opportunities with the UN? The US State Department offers information and assistance to US citizens with graduate degrees seeking employment within the UN and other international organizations. Attend this session to hear from State Department staff about UN employment opportunities.
Session sponsor: Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
This program is a UM International Career Pathways event. http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt/work/resources/ICP
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Career Center’s Career Expo
Wednesday Sept. 30, 2:00 to 6:00 PM, Michigan Union
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The Career Center’s Fall Career Expo is a great way to start networking with organizations and kick-off your job and internship search! We expect 70+ organizations and 1000+ students to participate in the event.
Note from BN: Most of the organizations offer US-based positions, but search using “international” will bring up some that offer positions abroad. (If that’s your goal, don’t miss the International Opportunities Fair on Oct. 22).
Career Expo, Sept. 30—
http://www.careercenter.umich.edu/events/fairsevents/fallcareerexpo.html
International Opportunities Fair, Oct. 22—
http://www.careercenter.umich.edu/events/fairsevents/intlfair.html
Any questions? Let us hear from you!
Bill Nolting and Kelly Nelson
Tel. 734-647-2299, E-mail icoverseas@umich.edu
U-M International Center
Education Abroad & Peace Corps Offices
603 E. Madison (next to the Michigan Union)
http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt
Posted by kkowatch on September 28, 2009 at 11:55 AM | Comments (0)
What Makes an Effective User Experience Professional and Team: The UX Management Perspectives (Event)
For all of our non-current student readers....
What Makes an Effective User Experience Professional and Team: The UX Management Perspectives
September 22, 2009, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM West Hall, Room 411 (aka “Ehrlicher Room”), University of Michigan
The Michigan chapters of UPA and CHI (currently in formation), in conjunction with the University of Michigan School of Information Career Development Office and Student CHI Chapter, invite you to a very special evening networking and panel session. Four industry UX managers and executives will give short position presentations on the individuals and skills that make a successful team. This will be followed by panel and audience Q&A discussion. Come to network, learn, and position/reposition yourself for success in this exciting field.
Where:
West Hall, Room 411 (aka “Ehrlicher Room”), University of Michigan
1085 South University Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1107
Map
If you cannot find street parking, continue East on South University and turn right at Forest Street, and park in the Forest Street Parking Structure (650 S. Forest, on the right hand side of the street). Bring your ticket with you to the event to be validated.
Lost en route? Call 734-223-0499
Cost:
FREE for Full-time Students (ID must be presented)
$10 for MIUPA and MOCHI members
$15 All others
RSVP:
You must RSVP at Upcoming.org
to ensure entrance to this event.
Schedule:
6:00 PM Registration, snacks and networking
6:45 PM Announcements
7:00 PM Program
Panelists:
James M. Anderson
Vice President - Electronic Services, Michigan First Credit Union
Barbara Hernandez
User Experience Manager, Techsmith Corporation (makers of Snag-It, Camtasia, Morae, and more)
Keith Instone
Information Architecture Lead, ibm.com User Experience Design Team, CIO’s Office, IBM Corporation
Laurie Kantner
Vice President of Client Services, Tec-Ed, Inc.
Moderator
Dave Mitropoulos-Rundus
(aka ‘the Jerry Springer of panel moderators’ and a staunch supporter of the ‘Brawls for Better Brains Society’)
Hope to see you there!,
John
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John C. Rivard
President, Michigan Chapter Usability Professionals Association
http://www.miupa.org
Posted by kkowatch on September 17, 2009 at 10:24 AM | Comments (0)
Applying to Law School: Q & A for Graduate and Non-traditional Students
Considering law school? Plan to attend…
Applying to Law School: Q & A for
Graduate and Non-traditional Students
Monday, September 21
12:00–1:00 p.m.
The Career Center
3200 Student Activities Building
Maximize your chances for success by familiarizing yourself with the mechanics and timelines of the law school application process. Gather tips on how to avoid common mistakes made by career changers, and learn about the resources offered by The Career Center to support you through your application efforts.
You may also want to attend Law Day on September 23, our annual fair that connects you with a large number of schools right here on campus. Typically more than 100 schools attend the fair. Law Day is a chance to learn about specific programs, collect application and financial aid information, and get tips on personal statements, application procedures, and letters of reference. Learn more about Law Day from The Career Center’s Web site.
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Tom Lehker
Senior Assistant Director,
The Career Center
3200 Student Activities Building
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1316
734-764-7460
tlehker@umich.edu
Posted by kkowatch on September 15, 2009 at 11:26 AM | Comments (0)
Fall International Career Pathyways Events
Every fall, the various UM Career Services Office collaborate to put on a series of workshops and a career fair focusing on international internship and job opportunities. See below for the full listing of events that I highly suggest you attend!
Full online listing: http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt/work/resources/ICP/series/index.html
International Careers Panel Discussions
We are pleased to host a series that brings students and professionals together to discuss international career options, work/internship abroad opportunities and graduate programs. These discussions will take place in September and October, 2009.
Discussion panels list | Panel Session Descriptions | Student registration
Discussion Panels
Wednesday, September 16, 7:00-8:30 PM - International Employment Myths and Opportunities
Tuesday, September 22, 7:00-8:30 PM - Graduate Student Strategies for Finding International Internships
Tuesday, September 29, Noon-1:00 PM - Funding for Internships and Research Abroad
Wednesday, September 30, Noon-1:00 PM - Graduate Employment Opportunities for U.S. Citizens in International Organizations
Tuesday, October 6, 7:00-8:30 PM - Career Opportunities for Foreign Language Students
Wednesday, October 7, 6:00-8:00 PM - Getting Beyond “Awesome”: Marketing Your International Experience to Employers
Thursday, October 15, 6:00-7:30 PM - Careers & Internships in U.S. Government Foreign Affairs
Wednesday, October 21, 1:00-2:30 PM - International Careers in Climate Change
Wednesday, October 21, 5:00-6:30 PM - Careers in Global Health
Wednesday October 21, 6:00-8:00 PM - Global Careers in Engineering and Technology
Wednesday, October 21, 7:00-8:00 PM - Teaching & Volunteering Abroad
Thursday, October 22, 2:00-6:00 PM - INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FAIR
Thursday, October 22, 7:00-8:30 PM - Peace Corps and Your International Career
Panels Session Descriptions
International Employment Myths & Opportunities
Wednesday September 16, 7:00-8:30 PM
Vandenberg Room, Michigan League
Are you interested in working, interning, volunteering or teaching abroad? Do you want to explore international careers? This session will introduce the International Career Pathways series, how to research options and timing of applications – note that some deadlines are in the fall!
Session sponsors: Career Center and International Center
Graduate Student Strategies for Finding International Internships
Tuesday September 22, 7:00-8:30 PM
Hussey Room, Michigan League
Hear reports from U-M graduate/professional school students about their successful strategies for finding and applying to internships, either through formal programs or through creating one’s own internship.
Session sponsors: Career Center and International Center
Funding for Internships and Research Abroad
Tuesday September 29, Noon-1:00 PM
Kuenzel Room, Michigan Union
This panel will cover funding options for overseas internships and research opportunities, for both undergraduate and graduate/professional students. Representatives of several U-M funding offices will provide information, and you will be able to meet with them individually.
Session sponsors: Center for Global Health, International Center and International Institute
Graduate Employment Opportunities for U.S. Citizens in International Organizations
Wednesday, September 30, Noon-1:00 PM
Room 1230, Weill Hall (Ford School)
Interested in job opportunities with the UN? The US State Department offers information and assistance to US citizens with graduate degrees seeking employment within the UN and other international organizations. Attend this session to hear from State Department staff about UN employment opportunities.
Session sponsor: Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
Career Opportunities for Foreign Language Students
Tuesday, October 6, 7:00-8:30 PM
Modern Languages Bldg, Lecture Room 1
Do you love studying languages and cultures, but are you worried what you'll "do with it" after graduation? Attend the "Career Opportunities for Language Students" panel for ideas about how you can put your interest in language to work.
Session sponsor: Newnan LSA Academic Advising Center
Getting Beyond “Awesome”: Marketing Your International Experience to Employers
Wednesday October 7, 6:00-8:00 PM
Room 1303, EECS (North Campus)
Maximize your international experience! Develop strategies and techniques in this interactive workshop to help you successfully market your study, work, internship or volunteer abroad skills and experience to employers.
Session sponsors: Career Center, Center for International Business Education and International Programs in Engineering
Careers & Internships in U.S. Government Foreign Affairs
Thursday, October 15, 6:00-7:30 PM
Room 1120, Weill Hall (Ford School)
Interested in a career formulating, representing, or implementing US foreign policy? This panel featuring UM’s Diplomat-in-Residence, student interns and returned Peace Corps volunteers will talk about the foreign and civil service opportunities within the State Department and other federal agencies. Please note that US government agencies require U.S. citizenship. The deadline for summer internships is November 1.
Session sponsor: Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
International Careers in Climate Change
Wednesday October 21, 1:00-2:30 PM, followed by informal networking with the panelists
Room 1040, Dana (School of Natural Resources and the Environment)
A panel of environmental professionals working to address critical global climate change issues will discuss career opportunities in this emerging field. Learn how their careers developed, what skills and experiences are critical to work in this field, get advice on pursuing similar careers, and ask questions of the panelists. After the panel event, students will have the opportunity (from 2:30-3:30 pm) to chat one on one and to network with panelists.
Session sponsor: School of Natural Resources and the Environment
Careers in Global Health
Wednesday October 21, 5:00-6:30 PM
Michigan Union
Staff members from organizations and U-M faculty members involved in various aspects of international health and humanitarian relief will share the paths they took to reach their current positions, as well as discuss the key elements to preparing for a successful career in international health.
Session sponsors: Center for Global Health, School of Public Health and School of Social Work
Global Careers in Engineering & Technology
Wednesday October 21, 6:00-8:00 PM
Chrysler Commons Lobby (North Campus)
Join us as employers and alumni discuss their international experiences in engineering and technology at a fireside chat. Speakers will provide insight into careers in engineering and technology in an informal setting and discuss ways for students to prepare for international opportunities within these fields.
Session sponsors: Engineering Career Resource Center and International Programs in Engineering
Teaching and Volunteering Abroad
Wednesday Oct. 21, 7:00-8:00 PM
Michigan Union
Programs for teaching and volunteering abroad offer a vast range of opportunities in fields such as health, social work, natural resources and teaching English. Positions are available for undergraduate and graduate/professional students, as well as for those about to graduate. Find out about some well-established programs and follow up with their representatives (and others) at the International Opportunities Fair the following day.
Session sponsors: Career Center and International Center
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INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FAIR
THURSDAY OCTOBER 22, 2:00-6:00 PM
MICHIGAN UNION
Meet with representatives of 50+ organizations to explore options for work, internships, volunteering and teaching abroad, as well as opportunities for international careers.
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Peace Corps and Your International Career
Thursday Oct. 22rd, 7:00-8:30 PM
Michigan Union
Find out from returned Peace Corps volunteers how Peace Corps can help prepare you for careers in international development, health or diplomacy.
Session sponsors: International Center and Peace Corps Office
Student Registration
UM-Ann Arbor Students
o Registration will be on-site at each program
o There is no registration fee
o Bring your student ID
Non-UM-Ann Arbor Students
o This event is for UM-Ann Arbor students and alumni/ae
o There is no registration fee for the International Program Series
o Interviews scheduled to be conducted at The Career Center are for UM-Ann Arbor students only
Posted by kkowatch on September 14, 2009 at 10:50 AM | Comments (0)
Annoucements from the International Center
This is our first International Center Abroad announcement of the new academic year--filled with opportunities to work, intern, volunteer or study abroad, and ways to build experience towards an international career.
Monday evening, find out about Peace Corps. Wednesday, there's the first event in the International Career Pathways series--many of the sessions in this series are relevant to graduate students, covering topics such as funding for international internships and research, and discipline-specific sessions.
If you studied, worked, interned, or volunteered abroad and would like to help advise fellow U-M students who are considering going abroad, send an e-mail to Kelly Nelson at kellynel@umich.edu.
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PEACE CORPS informational meeting Monday, Sept. 14, 7 PM in the International Center
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Find out about post-graduate opportunities with Peace Corps by attending a general information meeting--there will be two this month:
• Monday, Sept. 14 at 7 PM in the International Center, Room 9
• Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 12 noon, School of Natural Resources & Environment--Dana Bldg, Room 2024
Peace Corps needs the skills of those with Masters degrees in fields that include Public Health, Kinesiology, Nursing, Public Policy, Social Work, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources and the Environment, Urban Planning, and Information Systems--contact our Peace Corps advisors for details.
Meet our new Peace Corps advisors, Alex Pompe (Namibia, '06-'08) and Mahima Mahadevan (Krygyz Republic, '04-'06)--
http://www.internationalcenter.umich.edu/peace/location.html
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INTERNATIONAL CAREER PATHWAYS series starts Wednesday, Sept. 16
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Are you interested in working, interning, volunteering abroad, or in an international career?
Check out our series of panel discussions in September & October and the International Opportunities Fair!
http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt/work/resources/ICP/index.html
Our first session will be Wednesday, Sept. 16, 7-8:30 PM, in the Michigan League, Vandenberg Room, on "International Employment Myths & Opportunities". You’ll learn about some key organizations that offer opportunities for internships and careers which you can pursue while you’re a student or after you graduate.
If you have any questions about the ICP series – or any question about going abroad, feel free to contact us:
Tel. 734-647-2299 or e-mail icoverseas@umich.edu. Or stop by the International Center, located next to the Michigan Union.
We hope to hear from you!
Bill Nolting and Kelly Nelson
Tel. 734-647-2299, E-mail icoverseas@umich.edu
U-M International Center
Education Abroad & Peace Corps Offices
603 E. Madison (next to the Michigan Union)
http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt
Posted by kkowatch on September 14, 2009 at 09:11 AM | Comments (0)
This Month at The UM Career Center
The UM Career Center Center returns for another year to highlight events and information of special interest to graduate students. As always, September is a busy month with many things happening to kick off the academic year.
Visit This Month to learn about the Presidential Management Fellows Program, our Fall Career Expo, law school application issues for graduate students, and more. This Month is available at: http://careercenter.umich.edu/students/gradservices/thismonth/index.html.
Posted by kkowatch on September 10, 2009 at 11:08 AM | Comments (0)
McKINSEY & COMPANY PRESENTATION AT MICHIGAN
McKINSEY & COMPANY PRESENTATION AT MICHIGAN
For Ph.D. students, Post-docs, M.D. students, Interns, Residents, Fellows and Master’s students (non-MBA)*
*Please note that Masters students should have completed their undergraduate degree before July 1, 2006. If you completed your undergraduate degree after this date, visit www.mckinsey.com/usschools to learn more about our Business Analyst opportunities.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Palmer Commons’ Forum Hall (100 Washtenaw, Ann Arbor, MI 48113)
Presentation Agenda:
6:00pm – 6:45pm Introduction to McKinsey and our work, overview of recruiting steps
6:45pm – 7:00pm Group Q&A
7:00pm – 8:00pm Reception, McKinsey consultants available for small group and individual discussions (refreshments served)
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Application deadline for permanent positions in offices worldwide: October 4, 2009.
Please visit our website for more information and to apply: www.apd.mckinsey.com
If you will be finished with your studies in 2010 you should apply for a permanent position by the deadline above. Medical interns, residents and fellows finishing in 2011 may also apply now, for a permanent position, to receive an early decision. Those finishing studies in 2011 may apply for an internship by December 6, 2009. All others finishing their program at a later date are welcome to attend and learn more for the future. If you will not be applying now, you may register at the same website; registrants will receive e-mails about upcoming events and opportunities.
A CAREER WITH McKINSEY & COMPANY
McKinsey & Company is a management consulting firm that advises senior management of the world's leading organizations on issues of strategy, organization, technology and operations. We are always on the lookout for high caliber individuals to help us fulfill our mission: 1) to help our clients make positive, lasting and substantial improvements to their performance, and 2) to build a great firm that is able to attract, develop, excite and retain exceptional people.
People join us from a wide range of disciplines, and you'll find that we're more interested in the quality of your achievements than your particular area of studies. What is most important to us is evidence of success in your chosen field. Working with us, you will gain exposure to a diverse range of industry sectors and business issues that will not only enhance your career options, but also accelerate the pace of your personal development. In addition, you'll be a member of a core team working directly with senior client executives to address the defining business issues of our time.
So, if you like the idea of a career alternative that will stimulate and challenge the very brightest minds together with the opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a supportive, team-based environment, please join us for our presentation.
Also, please visit our website at www.apd.mckinsey.com to learn more about McKinsey & Company. The website features profiles of consultants with backgrounds similar to your own, information about selection criteria, application tips, and the on-line application form.
Please feel free to forward this e-mail to graduate students who might be interested in learning about career opportunities with McKinsey & Company.
ADDITIONAL EVENTS
Women at McKinsey - WebEx presentations
Learn more about what makes the experience of women at McKinsey unique. Presenters will discuss the support they receive in their personal and professional growth, the network of exceptional women professionals of which they are a part, and share personal stories about their McKinsey experience. You'll have a chance to ask questions and understand why other women with backgrounds like yours explored McKinsey as a career option. All sessions will cover similar information. While not required, we recommend attending our general recruiting presentation on Campus or via WebEx in advance of a Women's WebEx. The general recruiting presentations are the primary source for general information about McKinsey and our Advanced Professional Degree (APD) Recruiting efforts.
Please RSVP through this website: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=VBdWnMlQaAZ5rer90nehUQ_3d_3d
Date: Time:
Friday, September 11 12:00-1:00pm ET
Thursday, September 17 6:00-7:00pm ET
Friday, September 25 3:00-4:00pm ET
Please contact your recruiter should you have questions:
Kristin Altenburg, Recruiter
McKinsey & Company
kristin_altenburg@mckinsey.com
www.apd.mckinsey.com
Check us out on facebook and Twitter: http://www.facebook.com/McKinseyHealthcare and http://twitter.com/McKinseyAPD
Posted by kkowatch on September 10, 2009 at 10:05 AM | Comments (0)
Ann Arbor New Tech Meetup
I recently learned of a new group in Ann Arbor... the Ann Arbor New Tech Group.
You can join this group at http://www.a2newtech.org/
Their July meeting is on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 6:00 PM at
Chesebrough Auditorium at UM Chrysler Center
2121 Bonisteel Blvd
Ann Arbor MI 48105
The agenda includes...
5 presenters this month take the stage for 10 minutes each, 5 minutes to demo and 5 minutes to answer questions, followed by a brief travelogue from Dug Song, community announcements and networking.
Deryl Seale, Intel-Assess
Steve Schwartz, RateMyStudentRental
John Umbaugh, Noteworks
Greg Schwartz, Mobatech
Tom Meloche, Procuit
We'll follow up with a quick discussion with Dug Song about his recent trips to Tokyo, Beijing, and Shanghai with 25 other investors and entrepreneurs, Silicon Valley, and Grand Rapids (!) and what lessons Ann Arbor might take from entrepreneurial communities elsewhere.
See the Meetup post for more information.
Posted by kkowatch on July 15, 2009 at 04:31 PM | Comments (0)
2009 Job Fair for Librarians and Information Professionals
From the FEDLIB discussion list...
Please join us in August as the FLICC Human Resources Working Group hosts the 2009 Job Fair for Librarians and Information Professionals.
Job Fair for Info Professionals: Wednesday, August 26, 2009; 9:00am - 2:00 pm; Library of Congress - Madison Building (Mumford, West Dining Room) Washington, DC
Presentation Topics will include:
- Resume Writing and Interview Techniques
- Federal Librarianship/Careers
- USAJobs Application Process
- Resume FAQ*
More than 15 exhibitors will be available from 9:00am - 2pm.
They include:
- Defense Technical Information Center
- TRAK Records and Libraries
- National Library of Medicine
- National Archives and Records Administration
- And many more...
*Due to high interest in the program, one-on-one resume assistance will not be available.
Instead, we are offering a Resume FAQ session with a panel of federal librarians and HR specialists who will answer pre-submitted questions.
Although the Job Fair is free, registration is REQUIRED. Contact fliccfno@loc.gov for a registration form or any other questions.
Please complete the registration form and fax to 202-707-4825.
Please direct any questions to fliccfno@loc.gov
Posted by kkowatch on July 01, 2009 at 01:09 PM | Comments (0)
Case Study Interview Practice for PhDs
Case study interviewing is a key component of the hiring process for management consultants, requiring candidates to think like a consultant to solve business problems. Consulting companies typically begin their hiring process early in the fall, and successful candidates will need to demonstrate their mastery of the case interview process.
For many PhD's, case interviewing is a very new process. Fortunately, it is something that can be improved upon with practice. The Career Center is organizing small groups of graduate students interested in actively practicing case study interviewing this summer, in preparation for the fall recruiting season. These groups are for students who will be finishing their degrees this next year and will be actively pursuing employment with management consulting companies.
If you are interested in joining a case interview practice group, please contact Tom Lehker at tlehker@umich.edu.
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Tom Lehker
Senior Assistant Director,
The Career Center
3200 Student Activities Building
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1316
734-764-7460
tlehker@umich.edu
Posted by kkowatch on May 11, 2009 at 02:44 PM | Comments (0)
Considering Federal Librarianship? Learn how on Second Life!
The Government Information Division, the Military Libraries Division, and ALA's Federal and Armed Forces Round Table (FAFLRT) are co-sponsoring a booth with information on how to become a federal librarian at the first Second Life Library Career Fair and Library Fair, sponsored by the Alliance Virtual Library on May 8 & 9th, 2009. The event takes place on Infotainment Islan.
SLURL: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Infotainment%20Island/98/69/31
The Federal Depository Libraries also have booth at the the fair.
From the description on the Alliance Library webpage:
The Library Career Fair, May 8th, is being managed by the LIS Student Union under Adra Letov and DaisyBlue Hefferman. The Career Fair events will include: Orientations for new avatars (librarians, students, and staff), an LIS Career Resource Center with links to global job postings, speakers on survival skills for getting a job in a bad economy, resume tune-up, and what employers are looking for in today’s media-rich Web 2.0 information environments. If you are interested in posting positions or working with the Career Fair in some way, please contact Diane Nahl, SL: Adra Letov, at nahl@hawaii.edu.
Here is the schedule:
Second Life LIS Student Union Career Fair:
Carpe Calamitas! Networking Librarians, Students, Employers and Recruiters
Friday May 8, 2009 - Noon to 7 PM SLT
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Infotainment%20Island/98/69/31
Noon-2 pm SLT: Orientation sessions for new avatars
2-3 pm SLT: Opening Keynote Speaker: Kitty Pope, Executive-Director of AVL, on kicking off the month-long celebration of AVL’s Third Anniversary in Second Life. Additionally, other speakers will be addressing survival skills for getting a job in a bad economy.
3-4 pm SLT: Research mini-conference presentations by students on their Second Life interface studies.
4-5 pm SLT: Panel of recruiters and employers: “What are employers looking for in today's media-rich Web 2.0 information environments?”
5-7 pm SLT: Social Networking Party mixer for Career Fair and Library Fair participants and friends with DJ Gwen Carillon, dancing and music.
Questions? PM Melanie Twine.
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Alliance Virtual Library Library Fair
Saturday, May 9th 2009
Noon to 6 PM SLT
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Infotainment%20Island/156/151/32
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm SLT
"Libraries and Innovation in Second Life" - Lori Bell (RL) Lorelei Junot (SL), Alliance Virtual Library
1 pm - 1:45 pm SLT
"Growing a Community Library; Lessons from the Field" - Micki McIntyre (RL) Derry McMahon (SL), RezLibris
2 pm - 2:45 pm SLT
"Supporting and Promoting Ingenuity" - Joanne Brothers (RL) Vienna James (SL), University of the West of England & RezLibris
3 pm - 3:45 SLT
"SL Library Instruction: A Work in Progress" - P. Charles Livermore (RL) Hopalong Oh (SL), St. John's University Libraries
4 pm SLT - 6 PM SLT
Exhibits & Networking
Posted by kkowatch on May 08, 2009 at 02:14 PM | Comments (0)
Gale Technology Career Expo
Thursday, April 16
Gale Technology Career Expo* in Farmington Hills
Time: 11am-7pm
More than 20 openings in the areas of Software Development, Quality Assurance and Systems Analysis! Learn about new software development, systems analysis and quality assurance jobs at their Farmington Hills location. Attendees will be able to meet with Gale staff, attend digital product demonstrations and try out some of Gale's electronic resources.
*On-site interviews will be conducted with qualified candidates - be sure to preregister.
Location: 27500 Drake Rd, Farmington Hills
Register: Gale and Cengage Learning
Posted by kkowatch on April 10, 2009 at 02:59 PM | Comments (0)
CV Critique Days - UM Career Center
Your CV is usually the first chance a search committee has to assess your candidacy for an academic job, so you'll want your document to be as strong as possible. Our CV Critique Days in April offer individual feedback on your document. Contact our Information Desk at 734-764-7460 to schedule your half hour appointment:
Monday, April 6, 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 7, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 16, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
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Tom Lehker
Senior Assistant Director,
The Career Center
3200 Student Activities Building
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1316
734-764-7460
tlehker@umich.edu
Posted by kkowatch on March 27, 2009 at 04:58 PM | Comments (0)
Museum Studies Poster Opportunity
The Michigan Museums Association (MMA) is once again inviting college and university students in museum studies, public history, historic preservation, arts administration and related fields to submit proposals for paper presentations at the annual meeting of the MMA. The annual meeting will be held in Ann Arbor, October 13-16, 2009.
This year’s theme is “Embracing Change in a Time of Change.” Student presentations may report on research projects or practicum/internship experiences and should represent the student’s exploration of new or novel ideas, methodologies, techniques, audiences or responses to challenges found in museums or like organizations. The operative words are “new” and “novel.” We hope to avoid simplistic “show and tell” presentations. Presentations should be about 20 minutes in length.
Proposals should be 1-2 pages in length and provide a title, a 2- paragraph précis of the presentation, and technology needs (if any). A copy of the student’s resume including full contact information as well as their college or university and advisor’s name should be provided, also. Proposals should be submitted as Word documents attached to an email with the subject heading, “MMA Student,” and sent to cmuseum@cmich.edu. The deadline for submission is May 1, 2009 and students will be informed of their proposal’s status by May 15, 2009.
For further information, please contact me directly.
Sincerely,
Bill Pretzer
William S. Pretzer, Ph.D.
Director, Museum of Cultural and Natural History and Museum Studies
Central Michigan University
103 Rowe Hall
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859
P: 989-774-7165
F: 989-774-2612
bill.pretzer@cmich.edu
www.museum.cmich.edu
Posted by kkowatch on March 27, 2009 at 08:08 AM | Comments (0)
Upcoming Ann Arbor Spark Events
A couple interesting upcoming events sponsored by Ann Arbor Spark:
The Ann Arbor Spark Calendar of Events and links to registration, etc can be found here.
Job Search Brownbag: The Search for Work
Sponsored by Ann Arbor SPARK
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2009
Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: SPARK East, 215 W. Michigan Avenue, Ypsilanti
Cost: FREE (You are welcome to bring a lunch and drinks will be provided.)
You are invited to join J.T. Pedersen and other highly talented and accomplished job seekers in an informative and interactive session. In his own words, "Becoming involuntarily unemployed, at any point in your life, can evoke any number of conflicting emotions. Then, the reality that you need to start a job search campaign provides yet another jolt. What do you do? How do you do it? What about this 'networking' thing? Please, join J. T. as he discusses 6 key components for self-promoting one's self in today's job market. If you have any questions about this or other talent programs, feel free to contact Amy Cell at Amy@AnnArborSPARK.org or 734-821-0075.
Entrepreneur 1.0 - The Elevator Pitch
Sponsored by Ann Arbor SPARK
Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: SPARK Central, 330 E. Liberty, Lower Level, Ann Arbor
Cost: FREE
Speaker: Chuck Salley
This program will discuss the critical question of how do you describe your opportunity to a stranger who you meet when you share a brief elevator ride. How do you achieve the goal of getting the "Tell me more" response? How do you position yourself against the competition? What is your market positioning and value proposition? And, how do I answer all the questions in less than 1 minute? This session is normally taught as the initial module of Entrepreneur Boot Camp.
Job Search Brownbag: LinkedIn Training
A workshop focused on how to use LinkedIn to build your business and personal brand.
Sponsored by Ann Arbor SPARK
Speaker: Derek Mehraban, CEO of Ingenex Digital Marketing
Moderated by J. T. Pedersen, Technical Business Consultant
Date: Thursday, April 2, 2009
Time: 11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Location: SPARK East, 215 W. Michigan Avenue, Ypsilanti
Cost: FREE (You are welcome to bring a lunch and drinks will be provided.)
A graduate of Michigan State University, Derek Mehraban has 15+ years advertising, marketing and interactive experience. Mehraban is focused on digital and internet marketing, event marketing, web search, web 2.0, social media marketing, blogging and generational marketing. Mehraban also teaches the New Media Drivers License (sm) course at Michigan State University. And blogs at The Digital Bus. For more information, contact J.T. Pedersen and/or Derek Mehraban.
Mingle & Match
Sponsored by Ann Arbor SPARK
Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: SPARK Central, 330 East Liberty, Lower Level, Ann Arbor
Cost: FREE
Click here to register
If you are launching a startup, and need people to help you, come to this high energy event where you can have 1 minute to tell about your business and what kind of help you are seeking followed by a networking session.
To be a presenter, send a one paragraph description of your business concept, along with a description of the talent that you are seeking, to Amy@AnnArborSPARK.org.
If you are interested in joining a Startup, and are looking for excitement now and pay later, or want to just help a startup be part of the regional economic transformation, attend this event where you can learn about early stage businesses, and have the opportunity to get in on the ground floor. Questions can be directed to Amy Cell, at Amy@AnnArborSPARK.org or 734-821-0075.
Note: This event is for people that want to join a startup as a co-founder, investor, early employee or advisory board member. This is not an appropriate forum for service providers or companies looking for customers or clients. (However, we have compiled an "Entrepreneur Service Provider Directory," and if you would like to be included in that, please send a 1-2 paragraph description of your business, the services that you offer, and an early stage entrepreneur that we can contact as a reference to Mary@AnnArborUSA.org.)
Event Website: www.annarborusa.org
Posted by kkowatch on March 25, 2009 at 09:06 AM | Comments (0)
International Career Fair in San Francisco!
International Career Fair
A Scientific, Engineering and Business Recruitment Event
Friday, February 20th (12pm to 5:30pm)
Saturday, February 21st (10am to 5:30pm)
Cathedral Hill Hotel, 1101 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA
REGISTER NOW
JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGINEERS, RESEARCHERS, SCIENTISTS,
MANAGERS, BIOLOGISTS, PHARMACOLOGISTS, ECONOMISTS AND MORE
30+ Companies & Organizations with 800+ Job Openings Worldwide
On-Site Interviews at the Fair
Participating companies include:
Alberta, Areva, Centrale Carrières, CNRS, Dannon Research, EDF Group, ERC, Euraxess, INSERM, IRSN, Lallemand, Nexans, Oakridge, Research in Germany (DAAD), Servier, Thales, Total
4 Keynote Speeches & 14 Workshops over 2 days
KEYNOTES:
"Navigating Clean-Tech: An Overview of Emerging Developments and Job Opportunities", Ron Pernick, Co-Founder and Principal of Clean Edge
"Succeeding in Your Global Career. Lessons from a US Born Entrepreneur", Susan Lucas Conwell, CEO, SD Forum
"The Attributes of a Successful Global Professional", Dr. Ernest J. Scalberg, Dean, Fisher Graduate School of International Business, Monterey Institute of International Studies
"Developing a Personal Brand that Gets You Noticed", Christine Crandell, EVP and CMO at Egenera
WORKSHOPS:
Covering: Job search strategies in a challenging economy, resume writing, American-style interviewing techniques, American business communication, entrepreneurship in France, research careers in Europe, how to find a job in cleantech, and more.
Registration is free, but required!
If you have not already done so, register here and upload your resume today. Recruiters have started searching the resume database and setting up interviews with selected candidates.
For more information, check our website or email us at candidates@internationalcareerfair.com
- A Special Thanks to our 2009 Partners and Sponsors -
The European Commission, LinkedIn, Alberta Canada
German Federal Employment Agency, French American Chamber, GABA, and swissnex
The International Career Fair is organized by APEC, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping professionals in their career management, and companies in their recruiting efforts.
Posted by kkowatch on February 04, 2009 at 05:15 PM | Comments (0)
Upcoming Local Job Fairs
Hot Shots: Career Connections at Melange, Ann Arbor, 5-7pm, Free
Bring your resume, and come and mingle with growing, innovative companies in a fun and relaxed environment! This event is only for talent seeking opportunities for themselves. Recruiters and staffing companies should use other venues to meet with these company representatives.
Location: Melange, 314 S. Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
To register and view attending companies:
http://www.annarborusaevents.org/detail.asp?eid=1448
CAREER FAIR Hosted by Ann Arbor Radio at the Four Points Sheraton, Ann Arbor, 12-7pm
Ann Arbor Radio expects 1000 - 1500 candidates at this event with 50 booths to visit. Stay tuned as this event gains momentum! For more info, go to Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce's Website. Or, check out Ann Arbor Radio's 107one.
Posted by kkowatch on November 14, 2008 at 02:17 PM | Comments (0)
Academic Networking Session by the UM Career Center
Academic Networking — Tapping the Power of People
Thursday, November 6 12:00-1:30 p.m.
The Career Center, 3200 Student Activities Building
Who you know — and whom you meet — can play a significant role in the success of your academic job search. In this session we'll talk about the role of your committee and other mentors, and discuss networking in the academic job search. Learn how to maximize the positive impact of your network, and minimize potential liabilities.
This session is part of the Academic Job Search Brown Bag series sponsored by The Career Center and the Center for the Education of Women.
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Posted by kkowatch on October 28, 2008 at 01:31 PM | Comments (0)
Intrested in A Career Abroad? - Deadline EXTENDED
The European Career Fair (ECF) 2009 is annually held on the campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, MA. Over the past 13 years, the ECF has become the largest career fair in the US with a focus on Europe. It is organized in cooperation with the European Commission and the MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives (MISTI). In 2008, over 140 employers from industry, academia and research were represented.
The deadline for resume submission by candidates for the fair is set for November 28th 2008. See below for more information on the Fair and how to attend.
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13th European Career Fair
MIT European Club and European Commission
www.euro-career.com
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Are you interested in the European job market? Do you want to pursue a PhD, a post-doc, an academic or a professional career on the other side of the ocean? We invite you to join us at the 13th European Career Fair (ECF) in Cambridge, MA, the largest career fair of its kind.
Get started!
We invite you to submit your resume today, by registering online for the ECF2009 at www.euro-career.com.
The deadline for resume submission is Friday, November 28th 2008. Resumes need to be prepared in PDF format.
Feel free to forward this information to all interested parties!
The 13th European Career Fair in short
• January 23, 2009 - Panel discussion hosted by the European Commission and the MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives (MISTI).
• January 24, 2009 - Career Fair Day with exhibits and presentations by employers from industry, academia and research.
• January 25-26, 2009 - Interviews for selected candidates, ECF-affiliated seminars and other activities.
Why should you attend?
• Unlike many career fairs, ECF aims to represent the full breadth of the European job market. Whether you are looking for a job in industry or a non-profit sector, you will find something of you interested at ECF.
• All areas of research and study are welcome! Recruiters are looking to fill vacancies at all levels. Graduate students, professional degrees and post-docs are especially encouraged to apply.
• By submitting your resume before the deadline, employers can invite you for interviews prior to the fair. In addition, you can connect face to face with >140 employers from industry, academia and research on the fair day!
More information
For a list of employers that participated in previous European Career Fairs, or more detailed information go to the website:
www.euro-career.com
We look forward to seeing you!
The European Career Fair 2009 Team
Ramon Salsas-Escat & Wiep Klaas Smits, Co-Chairs ECF2009
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We are contacting you on behalf of the organizational committee of the European Career Fair (ECF) 2009 that is annually held on the campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, MA. Over the past 13 years, the ECF has become the largest career fair in the US with a focus on Europe. It is organized in cooperation with the European Commission and the MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives (MISTI). In 2008, over 140 employers from industry, academia and research were represented.
The deadline for resume submission by candidates for the fair was set for November 28th 2008. Due to continuing high interest however, we have decided to extend the registration for candidates to December 10th, 2008.
We would be very grateful if you could pass on the information about the fair and its resume submission deadline to all interested people in your institute/university and encourage them to apply.
We appreciate your effort. Please feel free to e-mail us any questions you might have.
Ramon Salsas-Escat & Wiep Klaas Smits
Co-Chairs ECF2009
http://www.euro-career.com
Posted by kkowatch on October 27, 2008 at 08:39 AM | Comments (0)
SI Alumni & Student Networking Mixer
SI Students: Please sign up through iTrack by Wednesday, October 22, 2008 as we need an approximate count for lunch!
Come and network with the 2008 SI Alumni Award Recipients. Hear about their career paths and success, get some career advice and most importantly NETWORK! A rare opportunity to network with high profile, distinguished SI alumni who have done some amazing things. Don't miss it!
Thursday, October 23rd, 12:00-1:30
411 WH
Lunch will be provided by SI Alumni Relations!
Sign up is required through iTrack.
Participating Alumni:
Kenlee Ray (Retired), World Bank Organization
Peter Morville, President and Founder of Semantic Studios
Louis Rosenfeld, Co-Founder and a Board Member of UXnet
Josie Parker, Director of the Ann Arbor District Library
Read on to learn more about the significant accomplishments of our award recipients.
Participating Alumni:
Kenlee Ray
What has distinguished Kenlee Ray from others who have charted highly successful careers is her devotion to reaching out to help others, even in retirement. One of the first things she did on retiring from a remarkable career at the World Bank was spend the summer as a volunteer librarian in a rural village in Zimbabwe where the bookmobile was pulled by donkeys and powered by the sun.
In recognition of that commitment and career, Ray will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award, which honors alumni who have achieved at least 25 years of professional service and have distinguished themselves in the information professions.
After earning her AMLS, Ray held several traditional jobs, including school librarian and law librarian, before starting at the World Bank in Washington, D.C., in 1975. Through a quarter of a century there, she advanced from a role as the first legal librarian on the bank’s staff through a series of promotions: chief of reference of the Joint Bank-Fund Library, head librarian in the Executive Directors’ Library, acting chief of the Records Management Division in the Corporate Secretariat, and senior information officer in the Information Solutions Group.
Since retiring, she has devoted more time to humanitarian endeavors. The same commitment to community outreach that sent her to Zimbabwe also drove her to launch a project to revitalize a middle school library near Washington, D.C., raising funds, soliciting support from local businesses, organizing volunteers, and contributing many hours of her own time. That work earned her the Special Libraries Association District of Columbia Chapter Board of Directors Award in 2003.
She has also consulted with the World Bank’s Indonesia Human Development Division on a project to strengthen grassroots community libraries and primary school libraries in that country.
In 2004, she was honored with the National SLA Membership Achievement Award for raising awareness and positive publicity in the field of special librarianship.
Peter Morville and Louis Rosenfeld
Peter Morville and Louis Rosenfeld — widely recognized as “the fathers of the information architecture field? — had a hand in shaping the underlying structure of Web sites around the world.
They successfully applied to online information the principles they learned at the School of Information and the University of Michigan and then shared their knowledge in a best-selling book, Information Architecture for the World Wide Web (a.k.a., “the polar bear book,? after the animal that graces its cover).
In recognition of their work, Morville and Rosenfeld will receive the Alumni Achievement Award for having at least 15 years of service in the information professions and having distinguished themselves and made noteworthy contributions in the library and information science profession.
Among their other achievements, Morville and Rosenfeld helped build Argus Associates, one of the most respected information architecture firms in the world. The business partners recognized that usability engineering, ethnography, technology analysis, and other perspectives would be instrumental in developing the field of information architecture, and they co-founded the Information Architecture Institute, the sole professional organization for information architects.
Morville is now president and founder of Semantic Studios, an information architecture and strategy consultancy. He serves as a passionate advocate for the critical roles that search and findability play in defining the user experience.
His latest book, Ambient Findability, explores search, wayfinding, marketing, information interaction, literacy, librarianship, authority, and culture at the crossroads of ubiquitous computing and the Internet.
In 2007, Morville received the Roger Summit Award for inspiring work in the information industry from the Association of Independent Information Professionals.
Rosenfeld is now an independent information architecture consultant and founder and publisher of Rosenfeld Media, a publishing house focused on user-experience books.
As a graduate student in library and information studies in the late 1980s, he became convinced that the skills of librarians were grossly undervalued — in the coming information explosion, who else would supply the skills of organizing, classifying, and labeling information?
As the Web fueled that explosion, he realized that additional skills and perspectives were required to develop coherent, intuitive structures — information architectures — that made Web content accessible, and a new profession was born.
One of Rosenfeld’s interests is working to coalesce the information architecture and user-experience communities. He played a leading role in organizing and programming the first three information architecture conferences, and he is co-founder and a board member of UXnet, an organization that supports cooperation and collaboration among organizations and individuals devoted to user experience.
A regular presenter and moderator at professional and academic events, he has embarked on a six-city speaking tour with usability expert Steve Krug each year since 2002. Crain’s Detroit Business has named Rosenfeld a “technology pioneer.?
Josie Parker
As director of the Ann Arbor District Library (AADL), Josie Parker is a model for forward-thinking librarians who embrace the latest technology to make information more readily accessible.
In light of her professional advancement, the School will honor her with the Alumni Early Achievement Award for outstanding accomplishment with less than 15 years of service in the information professions.
One of Parker’s most significant achievements has been guiding the construction of three landmark environmentally friendly library branches in Ann Arbor. She is now proposing an approximately $70 million project to replace the district’s main library building.
Parker champions the use of technology in public libraries to enhance and expand access to all materials for patrons of all ages. She recently earned national recognition as an early adopter of “Web 2.0? features on the AADL Web site (www.aadl.org), including personal card catalogs, user reviews of books, blogs, and news feeds.
As a student at SI, Parker was a member of the class that launched the renowned Internet Public Library, which has expanded digital librarianship and served as a worldwide model. She received the Margaret Mann Award from SI for “demonstrated ability and promise of professional development.? The fulfillment of that promise has since been recognized with numerous other awards, includng the Loleta Fyan Award from the Michigan Library Association in 2000, a Business Woman of the Year Award in 2004 from Ann Arbor Business Review, and the Book Community Award from the Kerrytown Bookfest in Ann Arbor in 2007.
Before accepting the AADL directorship, Parker was a public librarian in Chelsea and Ypsilanti, Michigan. She started at the AADL in 1999 as manager of youth services and circulation services before becoming associate director of public services.
Parker’s service includes time on the board of the Michigan Library Consortium and the presidency of the Michigan Library Association. She is also an active member of national library associations.
Posted by kkowatch on October 21, 2008 at 09:01 AM | Comments (0)
ICP Panel: Global Careers in Information and Technology
Global Careers in Information and Technology Wednesday
Oct. 22nd, 5:00-6:30 PM
Michigan Union, Kuenzel Room
Sponsored by: SI Career Services and the College of Engineering Career Resource Center
The School of Information, together with the College of Engineering, have sponsored this panel session in order to focus on, not only international opportunities specific to information and technology careers, but the importance of global knowledge and awareness in industry today.
Panelists will discuss international opportunities, as well as the importance of global knowledge, relating to careers in engineering and information technology. Speakers will provide insight into these careers and discuss ways for students to prepare for international opportunities within these fields.
Employers will discuss international opportunities relating to engineering and information technology. Speakers will provide insight into these careers and discuss ways for students to prepare for international opportunities within these fields.
A School of Information student will also be a panelist. He will be discussing his international internship experience and the impact it has had on his career goals.
PANELISTS:
Industrial Technology Research Institute - Dan King, Human Resources
Belkin International - Jason Stewart, SI Student Summer Intern
Menlo Innovations - Richard Sheridan, President & CEO
Whirlpool Corporation -
Reagan Kowske, Recruiting Manager
IAV Automotive Engineering, Inc. - Kody Klint, Gasoline & Alternative Fuels Calibration Team Manager
Posted by kkowatch on October 21, 2008 at 08:59 AM | Comments (0)
International Career Pathways Events - Many Next Week!
All of the International Career Pathways events have been very well-attended and well-rated—if you missed one that interested you, check it out on DVD at the International Center. This series takes place early in the academic year so that you’ll be ahead of important application deadlines.
Next week will be the biggest one for the International Career Pathways series:
http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt/work/resources/ICP
Don't miss the once-a-year INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FAIR, Thursday Oct. 23 from 2-6 PM! It features organizations that offer opportunities for internships, volunteering, teaching, and working abroad. Some offer international career positions.
Take time during the break to study the 60 organizations coming so you can maximize the value of your time at the event!
http://www.careercenter.umich.edu/events/fairsevents/intlfair.html
Here are the remaining International Career Pathways events--please scroll down for more details:
Careers in International Health & Humanitarian Relief
Wednesday, 10/22, 5:00-6:30 PM, Michigan Union Anderson Room
Global Careers in Information & Technology
Wednesday, 10/22, 5:00-6:30 PM, Michigan Union Kuenzel Room
Teaching & Volunteering Abroad
Wednesday, 10/22, 7:00-8:00 PM, Michigan Union Pond Room
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FAIR
Thursday, 10/23, 2:00-6:00 PM, Michigan Union Ballroom
Peace Corps and Your International Career
Thursday, 10/23, 7:00-8:30 PM, Michigan Union U-Club
Graduate Internships in Africa
Wednesday, 10/29, Noon-1:00 PM, Weill Hall (Ford School) Room 1110
International Environmental Careers
Thursday, 10/30, 6:00-7:30 PM, Dana Bldg. Room 1040
See below for further details on each event.
The following are UM International Career Pathways events. http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt/work/resources/ICP
Series is co-sponsored by the Career Center, College of Engineering, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, Germanic Languages and Literatures, International Center, International Institute, School of Information, School of Natural Resources & the Environment, School of Public Health and School of Social Work
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Careers in International Health & Humanitarian Relief
Wednesday, 10/22, 5:00-6:30 PM, Michigan Union Anderson Room
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Staff members from organizations involved in various aspects of international health and humanitarian relief will share the paths they took to reach their current positions, as well as discuss the key elements to preparing for a successful career in international health. Session will be moderated by Frank Zinn, Director, Office of Global Activities, School of Social Work and is sponsored by the School of Social Work and School of Public Health.
Organizations represented will include:
John Snow, Inc.
Catholic Relief Services
Clinton Foundation
Child Family Health International
All of these except for Catholic Relief Services will participate in the International Opportunities Fair, and you can check the Fair's website for more information.
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Global Careers in Information & Technology
Wednesday, 10/22, 5:00-6:30 PM, Michigan Union Kuenzel Room
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Panelists will discuss international opportunities, as well as the importance of global knowledge, relating to careers in engineering and information technology. Speakers will provide insight into these careers and discuss ways for students to prepare for international opportunities within these fields. Sponsored by: School of Information and College of Engineering.
These organizations will be represented:
Industrial Technology Research Institute
Belkin International
Menlo Innovations
Whirlpool Corporation
IAV Automotive Engineering
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Teaching & Volunteering Abroad
Wednesday, 10/22, 7:00-8:00 PM, Michigan Union Pond Room
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Programs for teaching and volunteering abroad offer a vast range of opportunities in fields such as health, social work, natural resources and teaching English. Positions are available for undergraduate and graduate/professional students, as well as for those about to graduate. Find out about some well-established programs and follow up with their representatives (and many more) at the International Opportunities Fair the following day. Sponsored by the U-M International Center.
These organizations will be represented:
CIEE Teach Abroad
Cross-Cultural Solutions
Cultural Embrace
JET (Japan Exchange & Teaching Program of the Japanese Embassy)
Peace Corps
Princeton-in-Asia
Research all these in advance on the International Opportunities Fair website!
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INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FAIR
THURSDAY, OCT. 23, 2:00-6:00 PM IN THE MICHIGAN UNION (2ND FLOOR)
See opportunities offered by the 60 organizations that are coming:
http://www.careercenter.umich.edu/events/fairsevents/intlfair.html
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Peace Corps & Your International Career
Thursday, 10/23, 7:00-8:00 PM, Michigan Union U-Club (1st Floor above Ground Level)
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Find out from returned Peace Corps volunteers how Peace Corps can help prepare you for careers in fields such as international development, health or diplomacy. Co-sponsored by U-M International Center and U-M Peace Corps Office.
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Graduate Internships in Africa
Wednesday, 10/29, Noon-1:00 PM, Weill Hall (Ford School) Room 1110
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Interested in exploring internships in Africa? Hear from a panel of UM graduate students about their recent internship experiences in Africa. Strategies and advice for securing and funding internship will be discussed.
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International Environmental Careers
Thursday, 10/30, 6:00-7:30 PM, Dana Bldg. Room 1040
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This panel will feature international environmental professionals who will share their stories about their career paths, provide career advice and highlight opportunities to get started in an international environmental career.
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Feel free to e-mail or call if you have any questions, or stop by and see us M-F, 8-5 (we’re next to the Michigan Union).
On behalf of the International Career Pathways committee,
Bill Nolting and Kelly Nelson, U-M International Center, tel. 647-2299
http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt
Posted by kkowatch on October 17, 2008 at 09:23 AM | Comments (0)
The Job Talk — Ac'ing the One-Question Test
The job talk may be the most important part of any academic interview. A good talk may make up for some other shortcomings, while a poor talk may be difficult to overcome. How can you prepare to do your best? Our faculty panel shares their insights and answers your questions on a number of topics.
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The Job Talk: Ac’ing the One-Question Test
Thursday, October 23
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
The Career Center,
3200 Student Activities Building
Sponsored with the Center for the Education of Women
Posted by kkowatch on October 13, 2008 at 01:49 PM | Comments (0)
Skills for the International Employee
Skills for the International Employee
Monday October 13, 2008, 5:00 to 6:30 PM
Michigan Union - Anderson A-B Room
Representatives from U-M offices and students with global experiences will explore the kinds of skills students should develop while preparing for overseas experiences and how to market international experiences when they come back
Offices being represented:
The Career Center
The Engineering Career Resource Center
International Programs in Engineering
For more information e-mail ahomkes@umich.edu or 7-7165
Posted by kkowatch on October 09, 2008 at 01:29 PM | Comments (0)
MI-UPA: Introduction to Usability Meeting
The Michigan Usability Professionals' Association and Western Shores Society for Technical Communication are proud to bring you Introduction to Usability.
The meeting will be on Wednesday, October 22nd in Grand Rapids:
Steelcase Learning Center
901 44th Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
Google Maps
If you are interested in learning the basics and benefits of user centered design and how to introduce it into your organization, then Introduction to User Centered Design is your chance! Dave Mitropoulos- Rundus, Director of User Experience at Perficient, and Mike Beasley, the president of the Michigan UPA, will lead a discussion that gives you the opportunity to pose your questions to a couple of user experience experts. You can learn about such things as:
* What IS Usability? Can you touch it? Can you measure it?
* How can you incorporate it into your organization?
* "Usability," "User Experience," "Human Factors," "Information Architecture?" What's the deal with all these names?
* What can my website analytics tell me about the usability of my site?
* How you can use user tasks and goals to organize your website.
After an introduction to the basics of usability, they will open the floor to questions. You will set the agenda for this discussion through the questions you bring, so come prepared!
Dave Mitropoulos-Rundus is a Director of User Experience at Perficient, Inc. He has designed user interfaces for hand-helds and kiosks and web sites and production machines, and has conducted evaluations in the lab, on the web, in the field, and in the homes of consumers. Dave has held usability consulting, sales, and management positions in both company product development and in consulting groups. He has led corporate initiatives to standardize user interfaces, improve usability, and achieve Section 508 compliance. He has also focused on dramatically improving usability and conversion rates on Business-to- Consumer websites and on achieving usable and useful IT software.
Mike Beasley is the User Experiologist at Pure Visibility. Mike is committed to improving the world, one user interface at a time. He has worked on websites and computer software, has done usability testing, heuristic evaluations, user research, and has had a strong interest in figuring out why people do the things that they do. Before joining Pure Visibility, Mike was a usability engineer at Compuware and at Thomson Gale. Mike is currently president of the Michigan chapter of the Usability Professionals' Organization and Associate Content Editor for UX Magazine.
Posted by kkowatch on October 09, 2008 at 09:24 AM | Comments (0)
Considering the Peace Corps Post-Graduation?
The next Peace Corps Info Meeting is Wednesday, October 8th at 6:30pm at the International Center, Room 9.
At the meeting you’ll have the opportunity to learn about Peace Corps, to learn about the application process, and to hear about returned Peace Corps Volunteers’ overseas experiences! We encourage anyone interested in Peace Corps to attend.
And if you’re unavailable Wednesday, please consider attending one of our other fall events listed below (and find UM Peace Corps contact information):
Fall '08 Peace Corps Information Events
OCTOBER 2008
Information Session
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
6:30 p.m.
International Center, Room 9
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Peace Corps represented at the International Career Pathways panel discussion, Teaching & Volunteering Abroad
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
University of Michigan
International Opportunities Fair
October 23, 2008
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Michigan Union
University of Michigan
International Career Pathways panel discussion, Peace Corps & Your International Career
Thursday, October 23, 2008
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
University of Michigan
Information Session
Monday, October 27, 2008
7:30 p.m.
International Center, Room 9
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
NOVEMBER 2008
Information Session
Friday, November 7, 2008
3:00 p.m.
International Center, Room 9
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
DECEMBER 2008
Information Session
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
7:00 p.m.
International Center, Room 9
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Feel free to contact the U-M Peace Corps office if you have any questions at peace.corps@umich.edu!
Cheers,
Jacquelyn
Jacquelyn Bradford
U-M Peace Corps Coordinator
International Center
734 647 2182
peace.corps@umich.edu – www.peacecorps.gov
www.umich.edu/~icenter/peace
Posted by kkowatch on October 08, 2008 at 08:45 AM | Comments (0)
Graduate Student Strategies for Finding International Internships
International Career Pathways:
Graduate Student Strategies for Finding International Internships
Thursday, September 25th
7:00-8:30 PM Room 1120 Weill Hall
If you have questions or can’t make it to this session, please e-mail bnolting@umich.edu
Bill Nolting, U-M International Center, tel. 647-2259
This program is a UM International Career Pathways event. http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt/work/resources/ICP
Click below to see a list of panelists.
Moderator
Whitney Goldman: School of Public Health, Department of Health Behavior and Health Education. Student Advisor, International Center.
Graduate Panelists: Self-Found Internships
Zara Ahmed: School of Public Health, Department of Health Behavior and Health Education. Internship in Cameroon with Peacework Development Fund and United Action for Children Cameroon. Found through contacting Peacework after seeing notices for its other Internship Opportunities.
Funding: Grants from William Davidson Institute and International Institute.
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Internship in Phnom Penh, Cambodia with Womyn's Agenda for Change. Found through the Law School’s Cambodian Law and Development Program. (http://www.law.umich.edu/curriculum/externshipsandindependentstudy/Pages/default.aspx).
Funding: Grants from Ford School of Public Policy and University of Michigan Law School.
Matt Borus: School of Social Work and Ford School of Public Policy. Internship in Pretoria, South Africa with International Organization for Migration (IOM). Found through the Ford School career office.
Funding: Grants from Ford School of Public Policy and IOM.
Darla Williams: School of Public Health, Department of Health Behavior and Health Education. Internship in Chile
Graduate Panelists: Organized Programs
Erik Fonesca: Ford School of Public Policy. Internship in Kingston, Jamaica in the Executive Section of the US Embassy. Found through the Ford School career office.
Funding: Grant from the Department of State based on Expected Family Contribution.
Tanya Wansom: Medical School and Ford School of Public Policy. Internship in Thailand with the US Center for Disease Control/Thai Ministry of Public Health Emerging Infections Program.
Mark O’Connor: Ford School of Public Policy, School of Public Health, Department of Health Management and Policy. Research trip to China with SPH and Duke Fellowship for Global Health in Geneva with the World Health Organization and the United Nations.
Funding: Grants from the School of Public Health and the Department of Health Management and Policy.
Maria Steenland: School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology. Internship in Santiago, Chile with the Minority Health Research and Training Initiative (MHIRT).
Funding: MHIRT participants are fully funded through the program (airfare, stipend, and research).
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the International Opportunities Fair on Thursday, October 23rd from 2-6 pm in the Michigan Union
Posted by kkowatch on September 24, 2008 at 04:43 PM | Comments (0)
FIRST ever Idealist.org Ann Arbor Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good
Pursue your passion and further your career through grad school. Meet representatives from more than 50 public interest and social change graduate programs at the FIRST ever Idealist.org Ann Arbor Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good on Tuesday, October 21.
Check out this video to get a sense of what the grad fair will be like: http://www.idealist.org/en/fairs/gradfairvideo.html
At the fair you can:
-- Talk with representatives from different degree programs such as social work, public administration, international affairs, education, public policy, divinity, nonprofit management, environmental sciences, public health, law, business, and more. To see a list of schools scheduled to attend, visit: http://snipurl.com/annarborschoollist
--Learn how you can do more meaningful work with a graduate degree.
-- Attend panel discussions and ask graduate admissions staff burning questions on graduate education.
The fair is free and generously co-hosted by these University of Michigan schools:
-- Ford School of Public Policy
-- Institute for Survey Methodology
-- Rackham School of Graduate Studies
-- School of Social Work
-- School of Natural Resources and the Environment
-- School of Information
It is open to the public and runs from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. For more information go to http://www.snipurl.com/annarbor08gf
Register here to receive tips and a reminder via e-mail about the grad fair.
Please help us spread the word about this event. Share this message with your friends and colleagues. If you are interested in being in the Idealist.org Ann Arbor Grad Fair Outreach Group, please check out http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Org/182182-268
Thank you and I hope to see you there!
Jung Fitzpatrick
Graduate Education Communications Coordinator Action Without Borders/Idealist.org
1220 SW Morrison St, 10th Floor
Portland, OR 97205
jung@idealist.org
Posted by kkowatch on September 22, 2008 at 04:11 PM | Comments (0)
Employers@SI: Ford Motor Company
Employers@SI: Ford Motor Company
Tuesday, Sept 23, 12:00-1:00
411 WH
Sign up is required through iTrack!
Ford representatives will be at SI to talk about career opportunities for SI students! All students are welcome!
Bios of speakers:
RYAN KENNEL has been with Ford Motor Company since 2000, and currently works as an Application Supervisor in the Application Development Services (ADS) organization of Ford Information Technology. During his time at Ford, Ryan has served as a developer and technical architect on many projects including a global solution to identify and execute product recalls for all Ford brands, and the Ford Accessories Store website. He currently oversees the application development of the vehicle scheduling system that services North American assembly plants.
Ryan received his BSE in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 2000 and is currently pursuing his MBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.
CHRIS DEMENIUK has been with Ford Motor Company since 2008, and currently works in the In-Vehicle Systems division of ADS. He is currently working on future versions of the popular voice-activated SYNC system (see www.syncmyride.com), and has also worked on the new navigation systems found in 2009 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. His specialty is user-centered design and driver distraction mitigation with In-Vehicle Information Systems. Prior to coming to Ford, he worked for the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI), in the Human Factors Division/Driver Interface Group. Chris received his BS in Engineering from the University of Michigan in 2006, and his MSI in Human-Computer Interaction from the University of Michigan School of Information in 2008.
Posted by kkowatch on September 22, 2008 at 09:56 AM | Comments (0)
Finding a Graduate/Professional International Internship
Finding a Graduate/Professional International Internship
An International Career Pathways Event
September 27, 2007, 7:00-8:30pm
Ford School of Public Policy Room 1110
Moderator
Sara Schmidt
Funding: School of Public Health and Global Health Research and Training Program (GHRT).
Graduate Student Reports: Self-Found Internships
Haley Gallagher
Funding: Grant from the University of Michigan Law School and the Ford School of Public Policy.
Allison Stewart
Funding: Travel grants from GHRT and Global Health Interdepartmental Concentration (School of Public Health); research study was funded by a government GEIS grant.
Sheila Krishnan
Funding: School of Public Health; project was funded through a grant already in place at the organization.
Graduate Student Reports: Organized Programs
Roland McKay
Funding: Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship and Rosenthal Fellowship (http://www.rosenthalfellowship.org).
Ninive Sanchez
Funding: Program is fully funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Michael Andre
Funding: Internship grant from the Museum Studies Program.
Presentation sponsored by U-M International Center
Bill Nolting, Director of the Overseas Opportunities Office
bnolting@umich.edu ? 734.647.2299
http://www.internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt
Mark your calendar for other International Career Pathways presentations in October! The International Opportunities Fair will be Thursday October 18, 2:00-6:00pm.
Posted by kkowatch on September 18, 2008 at 02:52 PM | Comments (0)
Speed Networking with the SI Alumni Board
Speed Networking with the SI Alumni Board
Friday, Sept. 19th
12:00-2:00
411 WH
Sponsored by: SI Alumni Relations Office, SI Alumni Board and SI Career Services
Food & drinks will be provided by SI Alumni Relations.
SIGN UP IS REQUIRED IN iTRACK
Ever heard of (or participated in) speed-dating? Think of that format for this event!
This will be a structured event where you will have the rare opportunity to network with the SI Alumni Board and other prominent alumni in the area.
You will be seated at a table with one alumnus and will have 7 minutes to ask them questions related to their careers, current position, organization, critical skills needed in the field, employment outlook, etc. We will announce when time is up and then you will rotate to the next table, and so on.
This event is scheduled for 2 hours. If you can’t stay for the full 2 hours, we just ask that you arrive and/or leave at the top of the hour (12:00 or 1:00).
Not only is this an opportunity for some valuable networking, it’s a great opportunity for some career exploration as the backgrounds and specializations of these alumni are quite diverse. Remember, alumni are also employers! Find out what employers are looking for in candidates in all different work settings. Find out what you should be doing now to make yourself more marketable to any employer.
Startling statistic! 90% of MSI graduates report that networking directly led to their job offers. Networking works!
Click on the extended entry to see the list of attending alumni.
Alumni attending speed networking event
Dan Cooney, President, SI Alumni Society Board; MSI 2000
Consultant – Cooney Information Group
Ann Arbor, MI
Eva Davis, President-elect; SI Alumni Society; MSI 1998
Director
Canton Public Library
Canton, MI
Evelyn Freeman, Immediate Past President, SI Alumni Society; AMLS 1974
Information Media Consultant
Oakland Schools Information Center
Waterford, MI
Tonya McCarley, Director, SI Alumni Society, MSI 2006
Information Architect
Enlighten
Ann Arbor, MI
Cliff Lampe, Director, SI Alumni Society, PhD 2006
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Telecommunications, Information Studies and Media
Michigan State University
E. Lansing, MI
Kari R. Smith
Head, Visual Resources Collections,
University of Michigan, Department of the History of Art
Sherry Aschenbrenner, Director, SI Alumni Society Board, MILS 1994
Director, User Services
JSTOR
Ann Arbor, MI
Ken Varnum, Director, SI Alumni Society Board, MILS 1994
Web Systems Manager
University of Michigan Library
Ann Arbor, MI
Mike Beasley –
President of the Michigan chapter of the Usability Professionals' Organization and Associate Content Editor for UX Magazine
User Experiologist,
Pure Visibility
Ann Arbor, MI
Posted by kkowatch on September 18, 2008 at 08:51 AM | Comments (0)
Local Networking Events with Ann Arbor SPARK
You can subscribe to this listserv at http://www.annarborusa.org/join-our-e-mail-list/
Ann Arbor SPARK Events and Updates
Mingle & Match
Sponsored by Ann Arbor SPARK and the Zell Lurie Institute
Calling all entrepreneurs who have great ideas and need talent and business development assistance! E-mail Amy@AnnArborUSA.org if you are interested in presenting.
Date: Thursday, August 7, 2008
Time: 5 - 7 p.m.
Location: SPARK Central, 330 E. Liberty, Lower Level, Ann Arbor
Cost: Free, registration is required. Attendees register here.
Click here for more information.
Hot Shots: Career Connections at Vinology
Sponsored by Ann Arbor SPARK, Chambers of Commerce of Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University, The University of Michigan, Washtenaw Community College and Washtenaw County's Department of Employment Training and Community Services
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Time: 5 - 7 p.m.
Location: Vinology Wine Bar, 110 South Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI
Cost: Free, attendees register here. If you are a company with open positions and would like to attend please e-mail Amy at Amy@AnnArborUSA.org.
Click here for more information.
The Business of Green/Annual Innovation Awards Featuring Thomas Friedman
Sponsored by Michigan Business Review and Washtenaw Economic Club
Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: EMU's Convocation Center, 799 N. Hewitt Rd., Ypsilanti
Please call 734.302.1719 for sponsorship information.
Career Services
Spotlight On: Niche Retail - Software Engineer
Description:
We are looking for a talented and successful Software Engineer to help develop eCommerce solutions and business enhancing applications. This is a full-time position on our Ann Arbor based development group.
Requirements:
- A bachelor's or master's computer science degree or five years experience in eCommerce solution development. - Minimum three (3) years experience using HTML, JavaScript, and CSS - Minimum three (3) years experience developing applications using Java - Minimum one (1) year experience with JSP, XML, XSL, MySQL databases and AJAX - Excellent communication skills
E-mail resume to jobs@nicheretail.com.
Website: http://niche.catsone.net/careers/index.php?m=careers&p=showJob&ID=10082
Area Events
Career Workshop Series for Job Seekers Ages 50+
Sponsored by Borders and AARP
Dates: Wednesday, August 6 and 13, 2008
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Borders, 3140 Lohr Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
For more information: 734-997-8884
Encore Career Forum
Sponsored by Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center (MI-SBTDC) and other partnering organizations
Date: Friday, August 22, 2008
Time: 8:30 am - 3 pm
Location: Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building
Cost: $15 registration fee (includes lunch)
Register online on the Calendar of Training at www.misbtdc.org
Posted by kkowatch on August 04, 2008 at 05:12 PM | Comments (0)
Ross School of Business Recruiting Events - Winter 2008
For questions about Ross School Events and Company Presentations, contact the Career Center at rosscareercenter@umich.edu or call (734) 764-1373
Ernst & Young Presentation
1/15/2008
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
E0530
PricewaterhouseCoopers
1/15/2008
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
E0540
LinkedIn Corporate Presentation
1/16/2008
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
E0530
ExxonMobil Corporate Presentation
1/21/2008
5:00 PM - 6:45 PM
E1530
Ernst & Young Office Hours
1/22/2008
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
ER East -- 3rd set of Tables
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Summer Analyst and Networking Event
1/22/2008
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Michigan League- Hussey Room
Bank of America Presentation
1/23/2008
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
E1540
Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management Presentation
1/23/2008
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
W2740
Equity Management, Inc.
1/24/2008
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
W2740
Touchstone Partners Presentation
1/24/2008
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
E1540
Owens-Corning Pre-Night Event
1/29/2008
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
E0550
Research in Motion/Blackberry Corporate Presentation
1/29/2008
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
E0530
Ernst & Young Office Hours
2/6/2008
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
ER East -- 3rd set of Tables
Tata Consulting MBA Intern Presentation
2/12/2008
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
E0540
Posted by kkowatch on January 14, 2008 at 10:38 AM | Comments (0)
SI Career Resources Wiki!
Having a blog wasn't enough. I had to have more. So I created a wiki of SI Career Services Resources. You can log on or create a profile on wetpaint in order access these resources. As a SI student, you'll want to access the SI wiki page, KNOW SI at http://siwiki.wetpaint.com
All of the specializations have their own page and there is also a secondary page where interview questions can be added. I've created subcategories for each of these resources listings that include websites to the following:
Job Sites
Professional Organizations
Key Words for Searching
Conferences
Local Resources
Headhunters and Executive Recruiters
Blogs and Forums
List Serves & Newsletters
And MORE!
If EVERYONE in the SI Community adds just one link to the wiki, then our collection of resources will grow immensely! I've started most of the lists out with many resources, but it would be great if everyone could contribute more. AND, be sure to use these lists for your internship and job search!
I found out that someone else had a similar idea. On the NewsLIb Listserv, Manuel Del Bosque, Jr shared his wiki career resources list -- http://libjobs.wetpaint.com/?mail=1124&t=anon – which I thought I would also share with you. ~ Kelly
Posted by kkowatch on December 10, 2007 at 02:29 PM | Comments (0)
Interested in an Internship or Job Abroad?
12th European Career Fair - MIT European Club and European Commission
Are you interested in working in Europe? Or do you want to pursue a PhD, a post-doc, or an academic career?
The 12th EUROPEAN CAREER FAIR
February 1, 2008: Panel discussion-Internationalization of European research
February 2, 2008: MIT: CAREER FAIR DAY and presentations
February 3-4, 2008 Marriott Hotel, Cambridge: interviews for selected candidates
SUBMIT YOUR RESUME TODAY!
The DEADLINE for resume submission is FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2007.
Upload your resume in PDF FORMAT at: www.euro-career.com
Representatives of European companies will be recruiting for permanent positions and internships worldwide. In addition to this, major European universities and research institutions will participate to promote European science and technology.
All areas of research and study are welcome! Graduate students, professional degrees and post-docs are especially encouraged to apply.
Participants in the recent European Career Fair include:
Acciona, Altran, Arcelor, Baker Hughes, BASF, BBVA, Bekaert, BMW, BNP Paribas, Bosch, Commerzbank, Continental, Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Post, Drager, EADS, Finmeccanica,GE, Genzyme, Goldman Sachs, HypoVereinsbank, Lufthansa, Merck, Michelin, Monitor, Novartis, Optiver,P&G,RAG, Saint-Gobain, Schlumberger, Siemens, Total, Trumph, TIM
In honor of the European Career Fair at MIT, which will have a strong S&T component this year, the European Commission, together with the MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives (MISTI), will host a panel discussion on the Internationalization of European research. Speakers from the top echelons of the public and private research enterprise from both sides of the Atlantic will offer analyses. The event will be of relevance to all with an interest in European scientific policy and research and those considering a research career or collaboration in Europe. It will take place on the afternoon of February 1 at MIT (exact time, location and speakers TBA) and will be followed by a reception. Registration required. For more information or to register, visit Career Fair Registration
Any questions? candidate@euroclub.mit.edu
Posted by kkowatch on November 26, 2007 at 11:21 AM | Comments (0)
Employer Visit: Fry, Inc
Besides the exciting news that I just got my first iPod and my husband and I are just mesmerized by it and its amazing capabilities, Joanna and I visited Fry, Inc on Wednesday.
Fry, Inc's motto is "Commerce Without Compromise." I got from the meeting that they are into building applications that aid businesses (which include Ann Taylor, Brookstone, Crate & Barrel, Smithsonian Store, Meijer, and World Market among others) with their e-commerce activities. This includes strategic services, information architecture, creative design and branding, application development and integration, managed services and hosting, and data analysis and reporting. You can check it all out on their website under their Our Solutions section.
Fry, Inc has had a couple SI alumni work there and now is venturing into the world of interns. They are hoping for more of a direct pipeline recruiting relationship to happen between them and SI, as we are too.
The main positions for which they are recruiting are Information Architects (IAs). IAs are split into Junior IA's and Senior IAs. The difference in the two positions is really the level of involvement with clients and customers and the degree of decision making. However, there are several other positions on their website currently that may be of interest to current MSIs and alumni that include Senior Project Manager (Ann Arbor), eCommerce Strategy Project Manager (NYC), Interface Developer (NYC & Wesmont, Illinois), Business Consulting Associate (San Francisco), and Systems Architect (San Francisco & Wesmont, Illinois), among many others!
Specific Skills that Fry is seeking in their IAs include:
1. Interaction Design -- being able to see and document the evaluation flow and translating to wireframes
2. Customer Research abilities and experience
3. Client Interaction – experience selling ideas to other people with and without research for back-up.
And, how they want to know that you have these skills is through sample work. You should have an online portfolio and/or a two-to-three page document with screen shots and bulleted descriptions of your work to demonstrate your work and abilities. Your resume should clearly have a defined skills set section, the right keywords in it and you should have applied your usability knowledge to your resume when you created. It’s rare that we have such clear feedback from a company about what they are searching for, so I hope you are able to take advantage of it!
Have questions about Fry? Contact me or Joanna! ~ Kelly
Posted by kkowatch on October 25, 2007 at 02:40 PM | Comments (0)
