September 5 2008 Newsletter

Clarkson University » Career Center

Volume 30 No. 1                                                                               

September 5, 2008

Welcome back, students!

The Career Fair is Thursday, September 18^th

1PM- 6PM

Cheel Campus Center:

Main Street, Barben Rooms, Senate Room

Cheel and Cheel Concourse

Over 150 companies attending!  To guarantee a resume critique before the Career Fair, you must submit a hard copy of your resume to the Career Center by Monday, September 15^th.

For a list of companies participating in the Career Fair:

Visit www.clarkson.edu/knightlink

• Click on “Fall 2008 Career Fair Participants” under “Quick Links” menu
• To find companies recruiting students with your major, click on “Advanced Search” tab and select your major from the list.
• TIP: Complete this search NOW and research potential companies to speak with during the fair to maximize your time at the fair. 

Using the NEW Knightlink

All students can now use KnightLink for FREE
Your resume must be approved by the Career Center prior to uploading it to your account.  Drop off a hard copy at the front desk in the Career Center for approval.

• Remember to update your KnightLink profile and resume every semester to ensure employers receive your current information. 

Having trouble logging into Knightlink?

Your KnightLink user name is your full Clarkson email address (xxxxx@clarkson.edu)
Passwords were emailed to each student the week of June 23^rd
If you don’t remember your password, click on “Forgot Password” button at login to have your password emailed to you- once you log in you can change your password
If you are still experiencing difficulties, contact the Career Center at 268-6477.

Students are needed to host information sessions!

Great networking opportunity!

Hosting information sessions is a great way to meet employers- check the schedule of upcoming info sessions below or on Knightlink to find companies that interest you. To sign up to host an information session, please contact the Career Center at 268-6477. 

Helpful career planning resource for students of all disciplines:

Visit http://www.clarkson.edu/career/handouts_and_forms.html for links to information on resume writing, graduate school, networking, the interview process and more! 

Workshops

Resume Writing
Monday 9/8 12:30 PM Library Room 3
Tuesday 9/9 4:00 PM Library Room 2
Wednesday 9/10 3:30 PM Library Room 3
Thursday 9/11 12:00 PM Library Room 2
Friday 9/12 3:00 PM Library Room 3

Using the New Knightlink
Monday 9/8 700 PM Snell 177 (Freshmen and Transfers)
Tuesday 9/9 7:00 PM Snell 214 (Returning Students)

Career Fair Prep
Wednesday 9/10 8:00 PM Library Room 3
Thursday 9/11 8:00 PM Library Room 3

Interview Skills
Thursday 9/11 2:30 PM Library Room 3
Friday 9/12 12:00 PM Library Room 3

Information Sessions

CDM :Thursday 9/11 6:00 PM, Snell 169

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company: Tuesday 9/16 6:00 PM , SC 160

PortsmouthNaval Shipyard: Tuesday 9/16 6:00 PM  Snell 129

Kiewit Construction- Eastern District: Wednesday 9/17 5:00 PM  SC 348

IBM: Wednesday 9/17 5:30 PM , SC 162

Microsoft : Wednesday 9/17 8:00 PM , SC 160

CorningIncorporated : Wednesday 9/17 8:00 PM , SC 162

New YorkIndependent System Operator (NYISO) , Wednesday 9/17 9:00 PM , Snell 213

Lockheed Martin (& KAPL) : Thursday 9/18 7:00 PM , Snell 175

Accenture: Thursday 9/18 12:00 PM , Snell 330

Farm Credit- Northeast: Monday 9/22 6:30 PM, Snell 129

Texas Instruments, Inc. : Tuesday 9/23 7:00 PM , Location TBA

Internships and Co-op opportunities posted on KnightLink

• To find internships and co-ops that you qualify for, log into KnightLink and click on “Jobs and Internships” tab at the top of the main page- select the “Opportunities posted for Clarkson Students/Alumni” option.
• From this page, you can search for only jobs that you qualify for based on your profile.  (Remember to keep your profile updated!)