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Our gift to you: Members get in free at Dec. 1 Women in Business mixer!
posted Tuesday, November 24, 2009 8:59 AM
We're at the start of the holiday networking season; and to start things off on a festive note, the Arizona State University Alumni Association is giving its graduates a little thank you present!
The Alumni Association's Women in Business group holds quarterly networking mixers at area restaurants. These gatherings are places where successful female graduates of ASU can meet new friends and business contacts, share ideas and enjoy their mutual connection to the university. Next Tuesday, Dec. 1, Women in Business will host a Wine and Networking Event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at La Bocca, 699 S. Mill Ave. in Tempe. There will be complimentary appetizers, fine wine and a cash bar at the event, and Alumni Association members get in FREE! If you'd like to check out our women's network before committing to the Alumni Association, the cost for this mixer is $10 for non-members. Don’t miss a chance to catch up with your classmates and forge new Sun Devil connections! RSVP Today. Want get invited to free networking mixers like this one? Join the Alumni Association today!
Jobs of the Week
posted Monday, November 23, 2009 8:35 AM
It's a flat-out myth that the holidays aren't a good time to job-hunt, according to Susan M. Heathfield, a human resources expert and an About.com guide. In an About.com article, Heathfield asserts;
While it's true that the recession has negatively impacted hiring, Heathfield's advice still holds true - most people aren't looking right now, so if you are, you may be competing against fewer candidates. One great place to look, if you're a graduate of Arizona State University, is at the ASU Alumni Association's Sun Devil-centric job portal. Many postings are posted exclusively to the portal, which is powered by Jobing.com.
Here are the week’s top jobs: Online Content and Print Coordinator
Visitors to the portal can post their resume to the site, and employers can post jobs online at the site, as well, tapping into ASU’s talent pool for very reasonable prices. You never know what you’ll find until you visit http://asu.jobing.com! Tags
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How to network during the holidays without being offensive
posted Friday, November 20, 2009 9:52 AM
It’s that time again … less than one week before Thanksgiving, and already shoppers are shopping, holiday cooks are stocking their shelves and party invitations for December gatherings are flying out the door. While the recession will no doubt take a bite out of the holiday celebration scene this year, there will still be plenty of opportunities to get out and meet people at parties, dinners and get-togethers. It’s not bad form to network at holiday events; in fact, it’s expected in many circles. However, there are some definite do’s and don’ts to make the process gracious and pleasant, as well as more effective. Here’s a mini-buffet of the best advice I was able to find on holiday networking… Do your homework. Debra Feldman, writing on the Career Hub blog, asserts that planning ahead goes a long way toward providing you with the networking results you want. She suggests politely asking the host of the event who may be attending, so that you may learn more about the companies and industries represented and carry on an intelligent conversation with the attendees. Once you’ve dug in and scoped out who you may be networking with, don’t forget to think about what your ideal networking outcome is, she says. “When you finally get in front of your target contact, what do you want to get out of the interaction?” Feldman asks. “Do you want their business card, a referral or permission to contact them afterwards to discuss your mutual interests?” Get out there and socialize widely, but don’t be self-centered. Susan M. Heathfield, writing on About.com, advises job hunters to make plans to attend as many holiday events with friends, family and acquaintances as they can, but to avoid letting their career quest take center stage. “You don't want to be obnoxious about your job search and aggravate friends and relatives,” she writes. “But do prepare a brief statement that tells people you are looking for a job and the kind of job you seek.” Be memorable and have something of value to offer. Focus on the other person when you network at holiday parties, advises this newsletter article from Norvax, a sales technology company. Before you go, rehearse a brief description of what you do that goes beyond old job descriptions and gives a clear idea of how others benefit from your work: “I connect people to the best content on the Web,” or “I help people get the best health insurance for their money.” And since no one wants to exclusively focus on YOU and YOUR needs, try to follow up with something of genuine interest to your conversation partner, especially if you intend to continue the relationship. It could a copy of an article you thought they might like, the name or your mechanic or a link to a piece of information your new friend said they were looking for. Don’t forget to write. Now’s a good time to send your holiday cards, and Heathfield suggests sending them to “well-connected friends” and hiring managers with whom you’ve recently interviewed, along with your business card. Handwriting a message is also good, as it personalizes your card and creates a stronger impression, says Marc Wagenheim, product marketing director for Hallmark Business Expressions, in a story published in the Washington Post. Next year, consider sending Thanksgiving cards, which don’t get lost in the December mail deluge. The New York State Small Business Development Center has published a helpful list of links that cover all aspects of sending holiday cards to boost your business or your career search.
Boost your eco-networking savvy at tomorrow’s “Go Green, Live Green” finale
posted Wednesday, November 18, 2009 9:20 AM
On Thursday, Nov. 19, you’re invited to learn more about what sustainability’s all about and meet others interested in living in a more eco-friendly manner when the Arizona State University Alumni Association and the university’s School of Sustainability host the final session of the “Go Green Live Green” series, will explore sustainability as a community issue. Speakers will discuss sustainability’s intersection with development, community space, sense of place and individual involvement in public issues. Tomorrow’s session will start at 8 a.m. and take place at the ASU Art Museum, 10th Street and Mill Avenue, in downtown Tempe. Tickets each session are $20 for Association members and $25 for non-members. Sustainability is a growth industry and you never know where a contact will lead. Take a chance, educate yourself about the issues, and sign up today! Tags
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Warm up your job hunt with tomorrow’s Maroon and Gold mixer
posted Tuesday, November 17, 2009 8:40 AM
The group will meet Wednesday, Nov. 18 for its monthly Maroon and Gold Professionals Mixer, which will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the swank aloft Tempe hotel, located at 951 E. Playa Del Norte Drive. This popular event draws scores of Sun Devils from all walks of life and costs $10 for current members of the Alumni Association and $20 for non-members. Don’t miss a chance to catch up with your classmates and forge new Sun Devi connections! Want to save on the price of networking mixers like this one? Join the Alumni Association today!
Jobs of the Week
posted Monday, November 16, 2009 8:22 AM
It’s an old truism in the career development world that you need to have plenty of irons in the fire during a job search; some experts recommend having as many as 6 to 10 opportunities “in the works” at all times. Arizona State University graduates can fill up their opportunity “dance card” at the Sun Devil Career Network, an ASU-centric job portal. Many postings are posted exclusively to the portal, which is powered by Jobing.com. Here are the week’s top jobs: Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
You never know what you’ll find until you visit http://asu.jobing.com!
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Jobs of the Week
posted Monday, November 9, 2009 9:04 AM
You can keep your job search simple, if you’re a graduate of Arizona State University, by only visiting our Sun Devil-centric job portal. Many postings are posted exclusively to the portal, which is powered by Jobing.com. Here are the week’s top jobs: Visitors to the portal can post their resume to the site, and employers can post jobs online at the site, as well, tapping into ASU’s talent pool for very reasonable prices. You never know what you’ll find until you visit http://asu.jobing.com!
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Hungry for networking opportunities? Don’t miss these 3 upcoming ASU events
posted Wednesday, November 4, 2009 9:32 AM
The Internet is a wonderful thing. You can learn of job opportunities on Twitter or build a job-hunting information dashboard, and of course you can follow your favorite Jobing.com blogger or search for jobs at Jobing.com or (if you’re a graduate of Arizona State University) the Sun Devil Career Network. However, when it comes to actually securing a job offer, you will have to leave your house. And meet people. Face to face contact in the job search is more than just a good idea—it’s essential! The ASU Alumni Association is hosting three career-oriented mixers within the next month that you’ll want to put on your networking calendar. Cost: $10 for dues-paying members of the ASU Alumni Association, $20 for non-members. RSVP today
Cost: $20 for dues-paying members of the ASU Alumni Association, $25 for non-members. RSVP Today
Cost: FREE to dues-paying members of the ASU Alumni Association, $10 for non-members.
All three events should be well attended and enjoyable. Bring your business cards and get ready to meet and greet! Want to save on entry to mixers? Join the Alumni Association today!
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Jobs of the Week
posted Monday, November 2, 2009 9:25 AM
One of the undying truths of the job search process is that, when they have the choice, employers want to hire people they know, like and trust. The simple reason for this is that they are taking less of a risk on a new hire if they can feel certain of the candidate’s credentials, work ethic and expertise. Arizona State University graduates can connect with employers who appreciate the “trust” factor that an ASU degree provides through the Sun Devil Career Network, an ASU-centric job portal powered by Jobing.com. Many positions are posted exclusively to the portal. Here are the week’s top jobs: Math Interventionist (Education) Visitors to the portal can post their resume to the site, and employers can post jobs online at the site, as well, tapping into ASU’s talent pool for very reasonable prices. You never know what you’ll find until you visit http://asu.jobing.com!
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Make career connections at ASU’s “spooktacular” Homecoming celebration
posted Thursday, October 29, 2009 8:47 AM
There’s more to building your career network than attending mixers and meeting new people. Rekindle the connections you had in college and you may find new job leads, sources of hot new talent, and information that will help you out-innovate or out-perform the competition! Arizona State University will celebrate Homecoming on Oct. 31, when it plays the California Golden Bears in game that kicks off at 12:30 p.m. local time. Before the football game begins, the university’s Tempe campus will be packed with thousands of Sun Devils checking out what’s new with their college, school, favorite student group or just enjoying the parade and Block Party that precede the game. If you’re looking for a place to reconnect with your ASU “peeps,” your first stop should be ASU Alumni Association’s Block Party area, which will be located around the fountain in front of Old Main. The association will feature a number of different things to do:
For details on all the Homecoming events sponsored by the Alumni Association, visit http://www.asu.edu/alumni/homecoming/index.html. P.S. If you’re close to Tempe on Friday night, don’t miss one of ASU’s oldest Homecoming traditions, the Lantern Walk. Climb “A” Mountain by candlelight!
Jobs of the Week
posted Monday, October 26, 2009 9:07 AM
It appears as if temperatures in the Valley of the Sun may finally cool down and we may experience “fall” this week, but that doesn’t mean your job hunt has to grow cold! Arizona State University graduates can keep the job search hot at the Sun Devil Career Network, an ASU-centric job portal. Many postings are posted exclusively to the portal, which is powered by Jobing.com. Here are the week’s top jobs: Visitors to the portal can post their resume to the site, and employers can post jobs online at the site, as well, tapping into ASU’s talent pool for very reasonable prices. You never know what you’ll find until you visit http://asu.jobing.com!
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Cool Tools: 3 ways to build an online portfolio for free
posted Friday, October 23, 2009 9:56 AM
In many industries, demonstrating that you’re savvy about how to use social media and present yourself online can make the difference between being considered for a job and being left behind in the pile of resumes destined to receive “thanks, but no thanks” letters. I recently ran across three tools that can help you present yourself more professionally online, and none of them cost a penny. Visual CV is a free, secure service that allows users to transform their paper resume into a multimedia presentation of their skills, knowledge and abilities. Video, audio and printable PDF files can all be embedded within a user’s CV (curriculum vitae, aka resume), and users can reate multiple Visual CVs, each with a unique purpose and secure privacy setting. Information in the CV can be shared publicly or privately, via a unique URL, and personal information can be designated to be shown or not, depending on the level of security desired. A good place to start is looking at the many Visual CV samples on the site. Both famous and ordinary people are represented, and work experience levels range from students to corporate executives. It’s easy to grab ideas from these pages that could work on your CV page. If you work in fields where visual display of your work is crucial and you want to show samples of your work but don’t want to wade through pages of code, you might want to build a portfolio on Carbonmade. The site allows users to design the look of their portfolio page, upload images, video, even Flash-based animations to showcase their work, and track visitors to their site via Google Analytics. As noted, the site is used mostly by designers of various sorts, but there are also portfolios on the site representing those who do marketing, copywriting, information architecture and photography. Finally, if you just can’t bring yourself to create ANOTHER site you’ll have to monitor and maintain, you may just want to beef up your LinkedIn profile by using a couple of applications that have a friendly relationship with the massive career-centric social network. Box.net has a set of tools for LinkedIn users that allows storage and display of various types of samples. Using Box.net’s Files application, LinkedIn members can organize and manage files to share with other members; share documents, presentations, photos, videos and audio right on their profile page; send files stored on Box.net seamlessly with other users through LinkedIn’s messaging system (including potential employers); collaborate and connect with LinkedIn members through project files and folders. The second LinkedIn tool that cyber-savvy job-seekers may wish to utilize is its SlideShare application. SlideShare.net is a site for sharing PowerPoint-type presentations, Adobe PDF Porfolios and Word Documents online; if you have a slideset you’re particularly proud of, or better yet, a slideshow with audio from a webinar that you’ve created, you can display them on your LinkedIn profile page (this slideset shows how). Basic training If you’re new to the whole e-portfolio concept, here are a couple of links to get you started.
From About.com. A very simple overview with some helpful links to additional resources and examples. Create a Successful Online Portfolio Smashing Magazine’s guide is aimed at designers but the basic advice applies to any career seeker wanting to set up a portfolio.
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Sun Devil alums, students share knowledge at successful Career Connections event
posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009 2:50 PM
Nearly three dozen Arizona State University alumni shared their career experiences and advice with more than 600 current underclassmen at the ASU Alumni Association’s Career Connections event on Oct. 13. You can visit our photo gallery to see images of the event, as well as a couple of pictures of the luncheon the Alumni Association held between the morning and afternoon sessions to thank alumni participants. Students’ lives are often changed, or at least significantly impacted by this event, which is co-sponsored by ASU Career Services. Here’s a quote that a student e-mailed to one of our alums after last week’s event:
If you’re a Sun Devil alum interested in participating in next year’s event, you can see a list of participants (morning and afternoon sessions), their ASU degrees and their current jobs by visiting our Web site. Alumni with expertise and training in medical fields, graphic arts, and broadcasting are particularly encouraged to apply.
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Jobs of the Week
posted Monday, October 19, 2009 9:55 AM
Studies by psychologists show that as much as 75 percent of lifetime success is based upon persistence. That means you don’t always need genius-level talent to succeed in the workplace—just simple gumption and the ability to stick with important projects for as long as it takes.
If you’re wanting to apply your persistent nature to your job-hunt, look no further than the ASU Alumni Association’s Sun Devil-centric job portal. Many postings are posted exclusively to the portal, which is powered by Jobing.com. Here are the week’s top jobs: Foster Care Licensing Specialist Visitors to the portal can post their resume to the site, and employers can post jobs online at the site, as well, tapping into ASU’s talent pool for very reasonable prices. You never know what you’ll find until you visit http://asu.jobing.com!
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Jobs of the Week
posted Wednesday, October 14, 2009 11:39 AM
Looking for a job-hunting advantage? One tip for better success is to apply at companies where people know you. If you’re a graduate of Arizona State University, the best place to do that is on the ASU Alumni Association’s Sun Devil-centric job portal. Many postings are posted exclusively to the portal, which is powered by Jobing.com, and many of the potential employers are looking specifically for applicants trained in ASU degree programs. Here are the week’s top jobs: Visitors to the portal can post their resume to the site, and employers can post jobs online at the site, as well, tapping into ASU’s talent pool for very reasonable prices. You never know what you’ll find until you visit http://asu.jobing.com!
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