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If you are job hunting, or searching for an internship, never forget the power of using your networks! Using Career Gear, searching online and in trade publications are all good resources to utilize, but did you know that a large number of all positions are obtained solely by using your networking connections?
Are you wondering how you can use your degree and experience to make a difference in others' lives, and in your own? Then Peace Corps may be the job opportunity for you, with international work assignments in over 70 countries.
This is a time for anyone who is interested in Peace Corps service (whether you have applied or not), to ask questions of a recruiter about what it means to be a Peace Corps volunteer. Please stop by and find out what possibilities are open to you through the Peace Corps and how serving in the Peace Corps can benefit both you and the community in which you serve.
Peace Corps Information Session - Appalachian State University
Thursday, November 12th, 2009
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Plemmons Student Union, Calloway Peak room 137A
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The Graduate School and the Peace Corps Master's International program are planning to hold a series of brief presentations next week on November 17th. A panel of former Peace Corps volunteers and ASU graduate students will share their experiences from their Peace Corps service. A Graduate School representative will also talk about the value of a graduate degree and the increased value of the combination of these two experiences. Then those attending will break into small discussion groups based on program interest with representatives from each department;
English, Elementary Education, Math and Appropriate Technology- newly proposed Master's International program)
Nov. 17th, 2009 @ 3:30-4:45 pm: - Peace Corps Masters International
Presentation. Linville Falls Room, Plemmons Student Union
If you have any questions, feel free to contact our campus Peace Corps Representative:
Andrew Quincy Spees
Peace Corps Recruiter (Morocco '07)
peacecorps@tux.appstate.edu
828 262 8597
As a career counselor, I meet with a lot of students who have no idea where to even start when drafting their resume. If you haven’t checked out our website, then do so! We have a lot of resume samples posted there, that can help you get started. Click under Students/Alumni, and then select the link for resumes and cover letters.
Begin thinking about your experiences and start listing them out. This will be the most "in-depth" area of your resume. Experience doesn’t necessarily have to be just “work” (paid experiences). Think of your involvement in clubs and organizations, and volunteer work as well. If you aren’t sure what items to cut and what to leave, that’s ok for now. With each experience, list a few bullets about the duties and accomplishments related to each item. You may find it helpful to set up an appointment with your career counselor to discuss your resume in depth. Once you have a draft started, we can sit down with you and help with the logistics.
Remember that it is never too early to start your resume! It is a lot easier to add to an existing document then it is to wait until you are a Senior and then try to go back and remember everything you’ve ever done. So don’t wait, check out our website, get going, and contact our office if you need help – (828) 262-2180.
