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NOTES FROM UCONN WATERBURY CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Susan Hyde-Wick, Career Consultant & Education Abroad Liaison: [email protected] Student Affairs Suite, Rm 228E 203-236-9913

Hours by appointment: Mon. 1:00-5:00 Tues. Wed. Thurs. 8:30-5:00

To make a career or education abroad appointment: AdvApp

NOTE: COMPLETE JOB AND INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTIONS, AS WELL AS EMPLOYER APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE INFO DESK. PLEASE ASK ATTENDANT

Waterbury: Career Development Site for Waterbury Students/Local Employers

CDC: Center for Career Development, Storrs

WELCOME TO THE NEW HuskyCareerLink:

The new HuskyCareerLink is a Web-based recruiting system. Students interested in viewing electronic job and internship postings or participating in Storrs on-campus interviews MUST register in HuskyCareerLink and use the system to view job openings, apply for positions, and sign up for interview times.

For Students To Log In To HuskyCareerLink:

You must use your University NetID and password. For directions on how to get started, review the Student Overview of HuskyCareerLink.

Students Log In

UPCOMING SEPTEMBER EVENTS!

EDUCATION ABROAD PROGRAM*

Wednesday, September 14, 2016 from 12:00pm – 1:15pm

Waterbury Campus: WREC 4th floor

FYE-Approved!

Where can I go? How much does it cost? Come learn the answers: Staff from the Storrs Education Abroad Office will discuss affordability, timeline, and applying.

A panel of Waterbury students will discuss their experiences and show pictures. Rebecca Shvartsman, Korea; Sara Ponce-Tovar, Sweden, Michelle Lugauskas, France.

PIZZA & Beverages Contact Info: Susan Hyde-Wick, Career Consultant; Liaison to Education Abroad Office, Waterbury Campus

RSVP: [email protected]

*Students/Staff/faculty/parents invited

Fairfield County Jobs Career Fair

When: Tuesday, September 20, 2016 Time: 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM Where: Norwalk Inn & Conference Center, 99 East Ave, Norwalk, CT

FREE for job seekers To register: http://www.allcountyjobs.com/careerfair/35486349/fairfieldcountyjobs-com-september- career-fair/

WANT TO HELP ADULTS WITH ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE? LITERACY VOLUNTEERS TO HOST RECRUITMENT EVENTS

Requirements: Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent and possess excellent oral and written English skills. To Register: Call Vanessa at 203-754-1164 for a 1.5 hour orientation sessions

· Friday, September 9, 10:30 a.m., Middlebury Public Library, 30 Crest Road · Saturday, September 10, 10 a.m., Southbury Public Library, 100 Poverty Road · Tuesday, September 13, 6 p.m., Ion Bank Foundation Community Room, 270 Church Street, Naugatuck Programs offered are English as a Second Language and Basic Literacy instruction, both with a focus on life and work skills; and U.S. Citizenship Preparation. In addition, the Family Literacy and Waterbury Reads programs promote the benefits of reading to thousands of children each year. Since 1974, LVGW has served the communities of Beacon Falls, Cheshire, Middlebury, Naugatuck, Oakville, Oxford, Plymouth, Prospect, Southbury, Terryville, Thomaston, Waterbury, Watertown, Wolcott, and Woodbury.

For more information: Visit www.Lvgwct.org.

JOB OF THE WEEK Flexible Part-time or Full-time ENTRY-LEVEL Job, Law offices of James A. Welcome, Waterbury, CT Do you want to improve the lives of others? Are you looking for an exciting marketing position? Be a part of a team in a small nontraditional office. Responsibilities: Assist with Marketing; Prepare Web site Articles and Informational Materials, Work with Social Media-Facebook, etc., and Reach out to Clients and Potential Clients To Apply: Students should E-mail cover letter and resume describing past marketing experience and/or marketing classes/internships to [email protected].

INTERNSHIP OF THE WEEK

Unpaid Internship, Fall 2016 CHILDREN’S COMMUNITY SCHOOL (CCS), Waterbury CT Responsibilities: Marketing and Social Media assistance; Website updates and review of metrics / best practices and e-mail blasts, same for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and others. Coordination of Special Events; Telephone calls - identify proper contact, follow up mailings. Assist with mailings and clerical duties as needed (e.g., filing, answering phone, etc.) Preferred Skills: Graphic design To Apply: Contact Lynn Curless Director of Development at 203-575-0659 ext. 212 or [email protected]

Local Part-Time, Physical Therapy Aide Positions, Waterbury CT Do you want to help people in a friendly atmosphere and establish good relationships with people in Health Care? Areas of Responsibility: Assist professionals in helping clients through physical therapy sessions. Requirements: Current College Students, Hardworking, and Friendly! Flexible Hours Location: 1211 West Main St. Waterbury Ct. Other office locations are in Southbury, Watertown, Naugatuck, and Southington CT To Apply: Contact Erin Walsh via e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at (203) 753-6043 Note: PTSMC is available to do one day career shadowing for students interested in Physical or Occupational Therapy.

Full Time, Part Time and Per Diem, Direct Support Professional, The Arc of MERIDEN- WALLINGFORD, Meriden CT Requirements: Two years of experience in Human Services (Volunteering, Helping family members or with disabilities to working in residential homes), a High School Diploma, a valid CT Driver License, and a reliable Transportation and Insurance in Drivers Name. Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty pounds Responsibilities: Participate in repetitive lifts and transfers. Perform behavioral interventions and techniques on a daily basis. Position includes sitting with frequent walking, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, and driving. Must meet frequent deadlines and handle stressful, hectic situations without loss of efficiency and composure. Attending an unpaid applicant training week is required if an applicant does not meet the training requirements of a Direct Support Professional. Majors Preferred: Human Services Field other majors still acceptable Rate of pay if applicable: $12 - $15 To Apply: Complete online application Organization's Website: http://www.arcmw.org/ Contact person for position: Brittany Smith via e-mail at [email protected] or telephone at (203) 238-8366

Part- Time, Retail Associate, Fascia’s Chocolates, Waterbury CT The Fascia family has been handcrafting premium chocolates and confections in Waterbury since 1964. Requirements: Must have strong customer service skills and the ability to work on individual projects and as part of a team. Cashier experience is a plus. Responsibilities: Light cleaning and the ability to stand for extended periods of time. Work as a retail associate and in packaging the products. Work Schedule: Fascia’s Chocolates is open 10-6 Tuesday-Saturday and Sunday 12-5. Help is needed primarily on the weekends and candidate will also be scheduled 1-2 days during the week based on the candidate’s schedule. Must be available to help during Thanksgiving thru Christmas and at the Valentine and Easter holidays. 10-20 hours per week can normally be expected and we would be very flexible for the right candidate. To Apply: Send a resume or full contact information as well as availability via e-mail to [email protected]

Palace Theater Sales & Service Representative for Box Office, Palace Theater, Waterbury CT Responsibilities: Sell Palace Theater products – i.e., show and event tickets, services and ancillary products to support the not for profit organization. Maintain a professional presence at all times with customers, supporting the organization with other tasks as assigned. Process all ticket requests received by phone, fax, email, internet and mail – this includes but is not limited to, checking the entry for typographical errors and updating fields which may have been omitted by the customer. Serve as first point of contact for all Palace Theater visitors. Assist the marketing and public relations initiatives of the Palace Theater by updating and maintaining social networking outlets as directed. Assist in other tasks or projects as needed Requirements: Prefer 2+ year’s box office/sales associate/customer service experience with responsibility of money management. Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities. Ability to report accurately, able to anticipate and forestall difficulties and ensure a positive sales experience for patrons. Hours: Hours will vary depending on performance schedule. May rotate day, weekends and evenings once performance season begins To Apply: Submit a resume vie e-mail to Deirdre Patterson at [email protected]

Temporary General maintenance worker, DR. ZILAHY WELLNESS CENTERS, Waterbury and Woodbridge CT Requirements: Responsible College student with the ability to do easy labor jobs. Duties: Cleaning out the basement of Dr. Zilahy’s office, pulling weeds, light painting, washing windows etc. Flexible hours If Interested: Contact Dr. Zilahy’s by telephone at 203-560-2299

Part-Time, Human Resources Department Assistant, Waterbury Hospital, Waterbury CT Responsibilities: Provide secretarial/clerical support, acts as department receptionist and resource for department information and directing flow of customers as appropriate. Requirements: High School Diploma or GED required. Associates degree preferred. Recent/current secretarial experience, preferable in Human Resources highly preferred. Advanced computer skills required along with the ability to work independently in a high volume, fast paced environment. Work 20 hrs. weekly- Primary hours 8am-12n- Flex as needed For more information: Contact Sandra Lombardi via e-mail at [email protected] To Apply: Visit http://tinyurl.com/hd3gaxg

Part-Time, Career Services Representative, Lincoln College of New England, Southington CT Requirements: Possess excellent time management and follow up skills. Be able to interact effectively and professionally with students, staff, and outside contacts. Be able to work at least two nights per week (and occasional Saturdays, when needed). Demonstrate MS Office proficiency. Possess effective presentation and writing skills. Previous staffing and/or career services experience in trade schools would be preferred as would be an Associate's Degree or higher. In addition, social media proficiency would be a plus. Responsibilities: work with current students and graduates in securing employment in their field of study. In this position you will. You will be responsible for build strong relationships with employers and potential internship/externship sites, to help bring about career opportunities for our students. Responsible for generating job leads and presenting our graduates' resumes to potential employers. Conduct workshops for our students to assist them with their job search, resume writing, and interviewing techniques. In addition, you will provide one-on-one career guidance and professional development to students and graduates. Schedule: Work week will consist of 20-25 hours To Apply: Visit http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Lincoln-College-of-New-England/reviews

Part-Time, Office Assistant, National Auto Loans LLC, Waterbury CT Responsibilities: Posting payments, data entry, bookkeeping, answering phones, customer contact. Requirements: Must be a hard worker, easily able to work with customers, have proficient in QuickBooks To Apply: Send resume via e-mail to [email protected]

FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN BUSINESS MAJOR OFFERINGS:

An exciting program has been developed through the School of Business Office of Undergraduate Advising called LAUNCH, to help undergraduate business students create an engaging and individualized experience during their career at UConn. Eligible participants will be involved in activities from the four cornerstone areas: Achieving Academic Excellence, Engaging in Experiential Learning, Understanding a Diverse World, and Developing Professionalism. While all students interested in business majors are encouraged to take advantage of LAUNCH resources, invitations to those eligible for the formal LAUNCH program will be sent next week. See our website for details: http://undergrad.business.uconn.edu