March 5, 2010

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In this issue:
• Capturing Your Butterflies: Overcoming Interview Nerves
• Acing the Interview Panels
• Please tell us about your career interests
• Work for CAPS
• Nursing After Degree Information Session

Capturing Your Butterflies: Overcoming Interview Nerves

Does the thought of a job interview make you break into a nervous sweat? Stop for a minute and think about what exactly sets the butterflies free in your stomach. Are you nervous about the unexpected because you have never before experienced a formal interview? Are you feeling like a novice and unsure about how to present yourself as a serious professional? Are you afraid of making a mistake and looking foolish? Read on, help is on the way.

One revelation that seems to put most students at ease is that the interview is a two-way conversation. Think of it this way: not only is the interviewer assessing your fit for the job, you are assessing how well the job and organization fit your needs and expectations. Be observant at your interview – this is your chance to gather some information about the atmosphere of the workplace. How are people interacting with each other—are they friendly and congenial or are they irritated and stressed? How are people dressed? How do the interviewers treat you? Do they seem inviting or are they giving you the impression that your interview is simply one more thing they need to check off their long to-do list?

Asking questions at the interview will also provide valuable information. If the job posting did not give you enough details be prepared to ask more about the job. Who will you report to? Who will you work closely with? What kinds of projects will you be working on? How much travel is required? What kind of training will be provided?

Read  the rest of this article on page 18 of the Winter 2010 issue of Career Connections.

Acing the Interview Panels

Gain an edge in your interviews by listening to the advice of the interviewers themselves. In these industry or discipline-specific panels, you will hear from employers about how they interview, what they look for in candidates and what you can do to prepare. You will be able to pose your own questions to the panel. You will leave the event with an interview guide for future reference and a voucher for a free Mock Interview.

Acing the Financial Industry Interview
Wednesday, March 10 from 2 to 4 p.m., 4-02 SUB

Please tell us about your career interests

Please share your opinion with us and you could win the new Apple iPad!

The University of Alberta is pleased to be participating in a national research study of student interests and attitudes regarding their careers and employers.  The report, known as From Learning to Work, will help employers better understand how to attract students and graduates while also helping us learn how to better serve you with career planning support.
 
All respondents to the survey are eligible to enter a draw for an Apple iPad.  
 
All responses will be treated as confidential and not associated with your identity in any way.

You can start the survey here: http://www.fromlearningtowork.ca/.   

Thank you for considering being a part of this important study.  Please feel free to forward this message to your friends!

Work for CAPS

Do you want a job on campus that works around your class schedule, provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable skills and experience, pays $12/hour and allows you to be on an energetic team with your peers? If you answered yes, then apply to be a CAPS Peer Educator (CPE).

CAPS is hiring CPEs for the 2010/2011 academic year. We are hiring for three different positions:

            •  CPE – Career Education

            •  CPE – Promotions

            •  CPE – Experiential Learning

To view the detailed job posting, check out CAPS’ job postings page.

Application Deadline: Friday, March 19, 2010.

Contact keith.haimila@ualberta.ca.

Nursing After Degree Information Session

The University of Alberta Faculty of Nursing offers a 2-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

After Degree Program for people with a previous university degree in any field.  This program can be taken

in Edmonton or Camrose. 

Interested?  Come learn more at the Nursing After Degree Information Session: 

Thursday, April 1
5 to 6 p.m.
Education South Room 106

For more information about nursing programs at the UofA, please visit:

Upcoming Events

Rapid Resume Review
Wednesday, March 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 8917 HUB Mall
Free. Pre-registration not required.

Check out the upcoming career forums in:
-Writing and Communications
-Women’s Studies and
-Human Ecology

Career Chat: Urban Planning with Michael Strong, Planner, City of Edmonton
Thursday, March 11, 12:35 to 1:20 p.m.
HUB Career Centre (8917 HUB Mall)
Free. Pre-registration not required.

Schlumberger Information Session
Monday, March 15            
5 to 6:30 p.m.    
4-02 SUB             
Research, Engineering, Manufacturing & Sustaining Engineers & Scientists. Open to: Computing Science; Electrical Engineers; Computer Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Industrial Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering; Supply Chain Management       
Click here to register

Prairie Centre Credit Union Information Session
Tuesday, March 16                
5 to 6:30 p.m.    
CAPS Resource Centre 
Open to Business, Agriculture & Economics students     
Click here to register

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