Archive for ‘Career Planning & Information’

Some of you got to hear the presentation by Wesley Johnson, our recent guest speaker from Transition Consulting in Dallas.  Here are some resources he recommends as you begin your career search.

www.gradtogreat.com

jobsearch.about.com/od/college/college-career-advice.htm

www.selloutyoursoul.com

career-advice.monster.com/job-search/getting-started/ten-jobsearch-mistakes-of-new-college-grads/article.aspx

jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/10/30/10-things-college-kids-must-do-now-to-snag-a-job-post-graduation/

Salary / Occupational Research

www.salary.com

www.glassdoor.com

www.payscale.com

www.bls.gov

www.bls.gov/ooh

BEST Job Web Sites

www.indeed.com

www.simplyhired.com

www.usajobs.gov

English Majors Career Advice

www.selloutyoursoul.com/2011/07/17/find-a-job-no-experience-10-tips-english-majors

www.selloutyoursoul.com/2011/05/27/the-ultimate-guide-to-finding-jobs-as-an-english-major

msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-3273-Job-Info-and-Trends-So-you-got-an-English-degree-Now-what

career-advice.monster.com/job-search/getting-started/are-there-jobs-for-english-majors/article.aspx

www.careerrookie.com/Article/CB-238-Job-Hunting-10-Careers-to-Consider-with-an-English-Degree/

www.selloutyoursoul.com/2011/12/19/jobs-for-english-majors/

MUST Read – Reality Checks

Do You Make This Mistake When Selling Your English Degree to Employers?

www.selloutyoursoul.com/2011/02/13/careers-english-majors-do-you-make-this-mistake-when-selling-your-degree-to-employer/

The Disposable Academic

www.economist.com/node/17723223

A Terrible Time for New Ph.D.s

http://www.mindingthecampus.com/originals/2011/02/a_terrible_time_for_new_phds.html

The Institute of Reading Development is seeking candidates for summer 2013 teaching positions. We seek applicants with an undergraduate degree or higher from any discipline. We provide a paid training program and comprehensive on-going support.

Summer teaching positions with the Institute offer the opportunity to:

• Earn more than $6,000 during the summer. Teachers typically earn between $500 and $700 per week while teaching.
• Gain over 500 hours of teacher-training and teaching experience with a variety of age groups.
• Help students of all ages develop their reading skills and ability to become imaginatively absorbed in books.

The Institute is an educational service provider that teaches developmental reading programs in partnership with the continuing education departments of more than 100 colleges and universities across the United States. Our classes for students of all ages improve their reading skills and teach them to experience absorption in literature.

We hire people who:

• Have strong reading skills and read for pleasure
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
• Are responsible and hard working
• Have good communication and organizational skills
• Will be patient and supportive with students
• Have regular access to a reliable car

We invite you to submit an online application and learn more about teaching for the Institute at our website:

http://instituteofreadingdevelopmentteachingjobs.com/

If this link does not work, please copy and paste it into your browser.

Dr. Bennett wanted to call the following to the attention of our recent grads or those who will graduate by May 2012: 

Summer Teaching Opportunities

The Institute of Reading Development is seeking candidates for summer 2012 teaching positions. We seek applicants with an undergraduate degree or higher from any discipline. We provide a paid training program and comprehensive on-going support.

Summer teaching positions with the Institute offer the opportunity to:

• – Earn more than $6,000 during the summer. Teachers typically earn between $500 and $700 per week while teaching.
• – Gain over 300 hours of teacher-training and teaching experience with a variety of age groups.
• – Help students of all ages develop their reading skills and ability to become imaginatively absorbed in books.

The Institute is an educational service provider that teaches developmental reading programs in partnership with the continuing education departments of more than 100 colleges and universities across the United States. Our classes for students of all ages improve their reading skills and teach them to experience absorption in literature.

We hire people who:

Have strong reading skills and read for pleasure

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
• Are responsible and hard working Have good communication and organizational skills
• Will be patient and supportive with students Have regular access to a reliable car

We invite you to submit an online application and learn more about teaching for the Institute at our website:
http://instituteofreadingdevelopmentteachingjobs.com/

The ACU Press seeks an unpaid intern to assist with the production and publishing of books.  This person should have an inherent interest in learning the varied tasks associated with textual production, from responding to content and communicating with authors to proofreading and document formatting.  Working alongside current staff, this intern will gain firsthand knowledge and experience of the publishing business, benefits of which will stretch into his or her professional and/or academic future.

For more information, or to apply, contact Robyn Burwell at 674-2761 or robyn.burwell@acu.edu.

The 2^nd Annual Careers in Non Profit Event will take place on March 8th, from 5:30-7:30 pm in the Hunter Welcome Center.

Students will be able to talk with representatives from Boys and Girls Club, Disability Resources, Love & Care Ministries, and the Noah Project.

The Keynote Speaker will be Janet Ardoyno, VP of Agency Development for Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Light snacks will be served.

Students should RSVP to www.acu.edu/careercenter

Monday, March 7th | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Living Room | McGlothlin Campus Center

Two ACU students, Matthew Hale and Trevor Cochlin will be speaking about their experiences with the ACLE organization. They will explain how they taught English through sports, music and a variety of other activities at summer camps throughout Italy.  Students should RSVP through ACU CareerLink