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Show career fair D6 You have your degree but you need a job. now what do you do? fi Creative English majors, minors, alumni, or people who are simply interested in English, to talk about their passion forVvV the subject, whetlier it's personal reading, questions about class literature, creative writing, or any other form of literary : expression. ' ' " ; •.-. You must have a positive attitude, * willingness to pitch-in on campus wide projects, and an overall passion for...... English is a must. .,, , .• Sound interesting? If so please contact the UEO at: http://www.undergradenglish.org/ or E-mail at: EnglishOrg@gmail.com Photo Courtoiy ( Spencer Shell College Times T he truth of the matter is, if you are desperate enough you can get a job. The question then is; do you really want to be working in fast food, cleaning, or at some minimum wage job? Right now that might be what is best for you as a student with the hours or qualifications that you have, but in the future a better job is needed, and those are not always the easiest to get. So what are you going to do to try and get hired? Just keep your eye out for your dream job and hope that your luck will turn? Look around on the internet for any openings? Perhaps you will keep an eye on miscellaneous job boards? While these things may be useful, there is a better, and more effective way to get a job, and that is through networking. What exactly is networking? According to about.com 60% of people looking for a job find employment through networking. Let say, for example, that you are talking to your friend about how you are trying to get a job as a circus clown. MONDAY • SEPTEMBER 18 »2006 wre Well if you can build a good network, you may never have to search through the cjassif ied section for a job again industry, he gave her a call, her how great he thought I was, and that she should hire me. She did on his word, and it has been a great job to go along with school. You still need to be qualified, and have a good resume, but when it comes down to it having the right connections is worth its weight in gold. Here are a few networking tips: and it just happens that his sister's, boyfriend's, uncle's monkey is a performing artist in the local circus, and he has the connections you need to get the job. So you land the job, and it's basically as easy as that. Networking is developing a broad list of contacts through friends, roommates, peers, teachers, neighbors, co-workers, bosses, people you've met at socials, etc. Then using those contacts to your advantage when you are looking for a job. This means that being anti-social will work against you when trying to network. These people need to want to help you. They can help in a number of ways; it could be as simple as them giving you a lead on a job, advice for a particular field or company, introducing you to others in the field, or to those responsible for hiring. Talk to everyone. You never know who or what each person knows. I am one of those 60% who found their job through networking. I was meeting with my insurance agent to get life insurance, and I mentioned to him that I was looking for a part time job that would work well with my college schedule, and that I wasn't having the best of luck. He thought for a moment and then asked me how I felt about drawing blood. It just so happens that he had a friend in the phlebotomy JOIN US AND GROW WITH AN INDUSTRY LEADER! • • Know what you are looking for in a job. Assess yourself to know of your strengths and weaknesses Get qualified Prepare a strong resume Figure out who will be in your network Communicate with your network frequently Follow up on any leads, or tips given, and thank those who gave you the information Don't give up; you never know if your network will pay out in the future. • • • • • • Now is the time, if you are looking for a job, or want a better job, start now to build your network. It's one of the best tools in you job obtaining toolbox. Making a Difference Today, BMC West is a wholly owned subsidiary of BMHC - Building Materials Holding Corporation - a NASDAQ traded holding company based in San Francisco. BMHC is a leading provider of residential construction services and building materials to professional homebuilders and contractors. With approximately 25,000 employees, we currently operate over 160 facilities, with annualized sales of over $3 billion. As we continue to grow, we anticipate excellent opportunities for trainees and professionals with experience or interests in the following areas of responsibility: •Contractor Sales and Management •Lumber/Building Materials Sales and Management •Door and Millwork Management, Sales and Production •Framing, Installed Sales and Production Management •Truss Management, Design and Estimating •Senior, General and Administrative Management We offer an excellent compensation package including an extensive benefit package with health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401 (k), profit sharing and stock ownership opportunity. • Interested individuals, with a winning attitude, who want to join a fast paced organization should visit our booth at the i'.-iv.-Vr:{. UVSC)OBFAIR September 26th 10am - 3pm UVSC Grande Ballroom Heritage is a nonprofit residential treatment center committed to changing the lives of youth through building relationships. The 170 youth living at Heritage depend on our team of over" • 300 employees. Want to j o i n our team? ' ; • ' • ;> Heritage employs people in these areas: Academic Paraprofessionals Accounting • • .' : • " • Admissions/Marketing Aquatics Chemical Dependency Courier/Transportation Customer Relations Equestrian ^ • ,\. Food Services/Nutrition " Housekeeping Maintenance/Repairs • y'< v • Medical Records/Documentation" Nightwatch . .... Nursing/Medical , ... >: ,, : . Operators/Receptionists . £ Recreational Therapy Residential Care Secretarial : . / ' . .. Therapy Volunteers/Mentoring Day, evening, weekend, and graveyard shifts available. Great pay and benefits. Heritage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BMC WEST. A BMHC COMPANY OREM 117 S. 1600 West Orem, UT 84058 801-224-0541 Unchanging Vision. Changing Lives. OGDEN 2380 S. 1900 West Ogden, UT 84402 801-731-0621 Dave Jesperson, jesperson@bmcwest.com SANDY 9150 S. 150 East Sandy, UT 84070 801-255-5625 www.bmcwest.com WEST JORDAN 7902 S. 1410 West West Jordan, UT 84088 801-565-3500 Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified job candidates must be non-smokers, at least 18 years of age, with a positive, proactive attitude and in excellent physical condition. You must have a high school diploma/equivalent and be able to work with at-risk youth with serious emotional and psychiatric disorders in a therapeutic environment. * Check our Job Hotline at (801) 226-4640 for current team opportunities. Job listings, driving directions, more info on our website: www.heritagertc.orig Heritage Schools, Inc. * . 5600 N. Heritage School Dr. , T-f Provo, UT84604 (801) 2264600 ; , ,\, .. - i t-'-i'.t'd ? :;••;.,••-•*• . ;/ |