Career Center Weekly Update
December 2, 2019
UGA Career Center
APPOINTMENTS: Call (706) 542-3375 or schedule your appointment on Handshake. No appointments are scheduled via email.
Drop-in hours are regularly held Monday - Friday, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM in the Career Center multipurpose room. Check for your career consultant's satellite hours here.
Email: career@uga.edu
Website: career.uga.edu
Location: Clark Howell Hall, South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA, United States
Phone: (706) 542-3375
Facebook: facebook.com/UGACareerCenter
Twitter: @ugacareercenter
Thank You!
UGA Mentor Program Spotlight - Ellie Cash
When I first heard about the pilot program of the UGA Mentor Program, I was in my second semester of my senior year here at the University of Georgia. I was matched with just the right person at just the right time. My mentor’s name was Jane, and she worked in the division of Development and Alumni Relations at UGA. When we began having our bi-weekly meetings in January of 2019, I realized what I had been missing the past 4 years as an undergrad: someone who was unconditionally in my corner.
Although we were only in our formal mentoring relationship until April, I think I learned more about myself in those 4 months than I had in the 4 years I had attended UGA. Jane exemplified community service and leadership, and in turn, instilled a sense of purpose in me to figure out how I was going to give back to my community upon graduation. She is the reason I am in graduate school today at UGA, pursuing my Master of Arts in Teaching in Social Studies Education.
When I look back now as a first-semester graduate student, my fondest memories in Spring of 2019 are the intentional conversations I had with Jane. Honestly, this opportunity was one of the most transformative experiences I’ve had at this university, and I will forever be so grateful to Jane for her kindness and for taking a chance on a second-semester senior who wasn’t sure what her purpose in life was yet. Thank you, Jane, for everything!
Calling All Graduates!
The Career Center is currently collecting employment data on all 2020 UGA graduates (August 2019, December 2019, May 2020). Complete the survey for a chance to win a prize valued at $500. The winner of the $500 prize drawing may choose from a predetermined list of items, including DJI Phantom Drone, Xbox One X, PS4 Pro Game Console, 55” Sharp TV, Apple Watch, and more.
Post-graduation data is completely confidential, and is utilized in ranking procedures to increase the value of your degree, as well as to provide career guidance to current UGA students and alumni.
Apply for these (and 13,800+ additional) positions via Handshake!
International Student Drop-In Hours
Date: Tuesday, December 3
Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Memorial Hall, 210E
If you are an international student and you would like a UGA Career Consultant to look over your resume or discuss job search strategies, come to drop-in hours in Memorial Hall! These are brief 10-15 minute meetings to gain insight and resources. Want more time with your Career Consultant? Make an appointment via Handshake or call the Career Center at (706) 542-3375. If you have questions regarding OPT, CPT, etc., please contact the UGA International Education Office.
Virtual UGA Mentor Program Orientation Session
Date: Wednesday, December 4
Time: 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Location: Online
Networking with your Bulldog family can help you get ahead in life and career, but it can also be overwhelming. The UGA Mentor Program narrows down the world of possibilities to meaningful connections. We are personalizing the networking experience; connecting you with mentors that are just right for your commitment. Come to this 30 minute orientation to learn how to participate as a mentee in the UGA Mentor Program, the first university-wide mentor program at the University of Georgia.
Students are required to attend a 30 minute orientation session prior to being eligible to request a mentor. Please complete your mentee profile and sign up for an orientation session at https://mentor.uga.edu.
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