September 2009 Archives

CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIR PREPARATION WEEK 09/28/09-10/06/09

• Polishing Your Professional Image: Resumes to Interviews
Monday, September 28, 2009, 3pm - 4pm
2nd Floor, Student Commons, Virginia Room A*

Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
2nd Floor, Student Commons, Richmond Salon I*

*This is a change.

Employers will give you their feedback on what makes a strong resume and how to dress the part whether you're attending the career & internship fair or going to an interview.

• Resume Express: Quick resume reviews
1st Floor, Student Commons, Room 143
Monday, October 5, 2009, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Tuesday, October 6, 2009, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Bring the final draft of your resume to have a quick review by an employer or UCC staff member!

*We strongly suggest reading & applying the information in the resume writing guidelines before attending. (http://www.students.vcu.edu/careers/jobs)

Fall 2009 CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIR
Wednesday, October 7, 2009, 10am-3pm
University Student Commons, 2nd Floor
Check-in at Commonwealth Ballroom
Register on the RamsRecruiting Calendar: http://vcu.erecruiting.com/er/security/login.jsp
To see which employers are attending & their opportunities, visit: http://vcu.experience.com/stu/cf_details?fhnd=4050 and click on Registered Employers (near the top).

There are many UCC events scheduled to help students with resume writing, polishing their professional image to finding a job. Check out some of the upcoming events.

Calendar of Events
2009 -2010 Academic

Friday, September 25
University of Richmond Career Fair
12 noon - 4 p.m.
Robins Center, University of Richmond

Monday, September 28
UCC Career Fair Prep Week
Polish Your Professional Image
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Virginia Room D

Tuesday, September 29
UCC Career Fair Prep Week
Polish Your Professional Image
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Richmond Salon I

October 2009

Thursday, October 1
VCU Graduate School Fair
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
University Student Commons

Monday, October 5
UCC Career Fair Prep Week
Resume Express
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
University Career Center

Tuesday, October 6
UCC Career Fair Prep Week
Resume Express
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
University Career Center

Wednesday, October 7
Fall Career Fair
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
University Student Commons

Wednesday, October 28
UVA Diversity Career Fair
Charlottesville, VA
Departing VCU at 8:00 a.m.
*Reading Days Thursday, October 15 and Friday, October 16

For the most current listing of events for the 2009-2010 academic year, click below.
calendarofevents2009-2010.pdf

P&G will host their Virtual Online Diversity Career Fair on October 1, 2009. Here you can learn about the opportunities available & how to apply to each. Have a question? Instant message one of our recruiters or join the group chat. This is your chance to experience P&G through the eyes of our employees, connecting not only via professional aspiration but through shared cultures as well. And do this all from the comfort of your home computer! No fees & no business attire required! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

WHEN: Thursday, October 1st, 2009 / 10:00am - 6:00pm EST
HOW: Click this link to register: https://vts.inxpo.com/scripts/InXpo.nxp?LASCmd=AI:4;F:QS!10100&ShowKey=1728

TO LEARN MORE:
Facebook: search for us by P&G Diversity Networking page. Become a fan!
Twitter: search for us by PGVCF. Follow us for updates!

PRSA RICHMOND SCHOLARSHIPS

The Richmond Public Relations Foundation, a 501‐c (3) charitable arm of PRSA Richmond, annually administers the David P. Hurdle and William Dietrick Memorial Scholarships in honor of the two esteemed former members.

Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to rising juniors and seniors of select Virginia colleges and universities and who are planning to pursue public relations upon graduation.

Applicants need not be public relations majors, but plan to work in public relations upon graduation to win.
To apply for one of the scholarships, please prepare and submit the following items:
1. A copy of your college transcripts, to include current grade point average
2. A resume, to include work experiences and internships
3. A typed, doubled spaced, single page essay on "Why I want to work in Public Relations"

The application materials should be mailed to:
The Richmond Public Relations Foundation
P.O. Box 29232
Richmond, VA 23242
Application materials must be received by October 16, 2009
Only students from Longwood University, Randolph‐Macon College, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University and the University of Richmond are eligible for these scholarships.
Scholarship winners will be awarded in November at the Richmond Public Relations Association luncheon.
For more information, contact Malorie Janis at 804.827.0889 or e‐mail mgjanis@vcu.edu

University Career Center, Open House
Tuesday, September 15,2009
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
University Student Commons (across from Chick-Fil-A)
Learn more about how the UCC can help you!
Light Refreshments will be provided.

For more information, call 828-1645.