Internships & Jobs
I’m feelin’ extra happy/patriotic ‘bout the United States of America these days. Mostly because I’ve been thinking about what a privilege it is to live and work in this great country. I’m so thrilled to have President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama & Vice President Biden leading us through challenging [War & Foreign Affairs! Poverty! Economy & Jobs! Education! Health Care! Human Rights! Environment! Social Justice!] & dynamic times. I’m excited about the 4th also because I recently devoured HBO’s excellent DVD miniseries John Adams, and was reminded about our nation’s violent and fascinating birth. I’ve also been reflecting a lot lately on my years studying United States History as an undergrad, diving deep into important topics like the American Revolution, the Native American experience, the Civil War, slavery, the Vietnam War, 1960s, WWI & II, history of the conservation movement, civil rights & labor & suffrage moments & American feminist history. The United States is one young-huge-messy- complicated-country. One such country I’m proud to be a part of. One way I enjoy learning about different life experiences in the United States is via the popular This American Life series [Podcasts, radio show, Showtime series] – check it out!
Two powerful songs led by two American icons:
Neil Young & Choir – “America The Beautiful”
Tracy Chapman – “Talking ‘Bout a Revolution”
In terms of life & jobs & careers … if you are wanting to “make a difference” and incorporate service into your future, check out job & internship opportunities posted in HuskyJobs; check out this Careers with Social Impact handout … and … if you are wanting to impact change from within the system, and work for the largest employer in the United States [i.e the Federal Government], check out internships & jobs via Making The Difference, USAJOBS and this website relating to college majors & federal careers. Be on the lookout for an emerging campaign @ UW, focused on federal employment, including a new blog!
Since I have your attention, I just wanted to share an opinion. I’m concerned how these 5 particular forces are affecting our country: television; video games; big box retailers; hate groups; meth. To learn more about how meth is affecting the U.S.A, watch the documentary American Meth & movies Spun and The Salton Sea. I believe people should read more, watch less TV & put down the X-Box/Wii and go play outside. Are you not sure how big-box-retailers are impacting small businesses and communities? Watch Independent America: The Two Lane Search For Mom & Pop … and … Independent America: Rising From Ruins. In terms of hate-groups in the U.S., my hope is that education, empathy, activism and time will help curb hateful and divisive initiatives, organizations and beliefs. Time has already shown, and will continue to tell, how these 5 forces truly affect individuals, communities and our nation at large.
If you are the type not wanting to work for the government to influence change, but still want to make an impact and/or shake-up-the-system … I encourage you to explore the lyrics & activism & organizations promoted by several of my favorites: Rage Against The Machine; One Day As A Lion; Tool; System Of A Down; Axis of Justice; U2; Coldplay & Oxfam; Neil Young; Pearl Jam; Jack Johnson; The One Campaign; UW Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center; Tavis Smiley.
Peace out!
Good morning, friends, and welcome to Summer Quarter!
The beginning of Summer Quarter means many things, but the thing that's most on my mind this morning is FREE HUSKYJOBS ACCESS FOR ALUMNI. Seriously. I wouldn't lie about this. If you're a UW alumni, you can have free access to HuskyJobs (normally a $60 quarterly fee) for the Summer months. All you have to do is fill out a quick online registration form, and your free access will be activated within two business days. Voila!
And while we're on the subject of HuskyJobs accounts, let's talk email addresses, Huskies. Just a friendly reminder that employers see your email address. And if it's "bigdaddy@u.washington.edu" or "justlukin4agoodtime@gmail.com", that might not be considered putting your best foot forward.
So if you have an email address that might fall a bit short of the 'professional' mark, consider creating a new, work-friendly email account for all your job search-related correspondence. You can score a free email account from Hotmail, Gmail, or any number of service providers. So don't let "Iheartbaddecisions@msn.com" make an employer's decision for them. Stay professional, and stay competitive in your job search. Good luck, and let us know if we can do anything to support you in this process! 206.543.0535 or ccs...@u.washington.edu
So maybe my first "spice up your job search" post didn't encourage you to log into HuskyJobs. That's alright - we all get busy. Sunshine, finals, papers, first dates, whatever. It happens. I understand :)
But here's the thing - you gotta get in there. Sooner rather than later. For 20 minutes or 2 hours - you've gotta check it out. HuskyJobs is a job and internship board exclusively for Huskies, which makes it way better than Monster.com or Craiglist, and which makes those sites shake in their boots. That's right - exclusively for you. And right now, in the midst of "none of us have a chance at landing jobs, let's just delay graduation or go crawl under a rock for 2.5 years", there are 1000s of jobs and internships posted to HuskyJobs. That's right. Thousands.
So what are you waiting for? Log in today - access to HuskyJobs is always free for matriculated students. And if you're graduating? Never fear, we've got you covered - this summer, new grads and experienced alums alike can access HuskyJobs for free. Register for free alumni access to HuskyJobs today (access period begins June 22nd).
Need even more incentive? Keep reading for examples of some of the great opportunities waiting for in HuskyJobs.
Unemployed? Never worked before? Freakin' out about how to spend your summer? Bored with your current job? Need to add a 2nd or 3rd job to your plate? Then this post is for you...
Themes in this post relate to ... summer jobs, random jobs, survival jobs, jobs-to-help-you-pay-the-bills-for-college-or-just-for-life. These jobs, may-or-may-not relate to an actual 'career' ...
I've had MANY jobs over the years, starting back with under-the-table jobs, then high school and college and pre-graduate school dayz. These gigs did help me make [some] cash, make friends, meet random people, build skills, build a work ethic, learn about different workplaces, pass the time. I believe all of these positions ... were stepping stones, leading me to this moment.
- Newspaper delivery route - Landscaping and mowing lawns - Washing dishes & bussin' tables - Short order cook - Car and truck detailing [cleaning] - Residential & commercial construction [i.e. grunt labor] - Video store clerk / customer service - Warehouse work [shipping and receiving] - Office assistant - Painting [buildings]
This list doesn't capture the many jobs I've worked in within higher education / student services / career services - roles which have helped shape me into the person I am today.
If you are a UW student or alumni looking for short term experiences, or even some career related opportunities, be sure to utilize our HuskyJobs [online] system.
If you are just not sure “how to find and get a job”, check out this how-to handout.
Article about "robust hiring" via the NY Times.
Summer and random jobs can also be found via our web resources page, diversity resources and via Cool Works and Back Door Jobs.
Back when I had cable, this show always cracked me up ... Dirty Jobs.
One of my favorite musicians, Craig Minowa of the Minnesota based, indie/uber-earthy band Cloud Cult, lists "36 different occupations in my life so far" - check it out, it's a fun list. Jobs, I'm sure, which occupied time while he got his degree in enviro. science & laid the foundation for his unique band, oddly-beautiful albums and non-profit record label, Earthology Records.
So my questions to ya'll are ... what kind of jobs have you had? any top memorable gigs? what's the 1st job you ever had? what's a dream job? if you could do one thing in the world and get PAID for it, what would it be and why?
Hey you! Yes you! The job-or-internship-hunting Husky. Please tell me you've logged into HuskyJobs lately. No? I'll resist the urge to say "Bad dawg", and merely remind you that the following positions are currently posted and waiting for you. Yes, you. And the truly awesome news? The postings below are only a handful of the more than 700 currently posted in the database.
- Impact Planning & Improvement Analyst - The Gates Foundation
- Advertising Operations Intern - RealNetworks
- Commercial Real Estate Intern - Ewing & Clark
- Data Analyst - Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
- Harvest Coordinator (Americorps *VISTA) - Rotary First Harvest
- Software Development Engineer - MAQ Software
- Client & Server Development Software Engineer - NASA
- Electrical Engineer Intern - R.W. Beck, Inc.
- Graphic Designer - UW Housing and Food Services
- Marketing & Sales Intern - Varsity Communications, Inc.
Haven't used HuskyJobs before? Check out http://careers.washington.edu/huskyjobs for log-in instructions and a quick video tutorial. It's easy, and you already have an account. Seriously. Just for you and your job or internship search.
Having trouble getting into your account, troubleshooting concern, or general questions? Email husk...@u.washington.edu for support.
Quick! Without thinking about your answer, choose your preference from the options below:
Rain or humidity?
Earthquakes or hurricanes?
Apples or oranges?
Pacific or Atlantic?
Working or unemployed?
Despite your preferences on weather, natural disasters, fruit, and oceans, most of us can probably agree on our answer to #5. And for all of you rain-sloshing, earthquake-surviving, apple-chomping, Pacific-enduring Huskies, I’ve got good news: you’re in the right place. Read on for the national job outlook that's got Washington at the top of the list...
If you hate going to work, your co-workers don't respect you, you wish you were somewhere else, you cry constantly, and you day-dream about punching small animals, it may be time. Time to visit the UW Career Center.
I almost lost my nachos laughing at this commercial during the Superbowl. (Which was good, because I found little humor in the game itself.) But it occurred to me that, for some Huskies, this CareerBuilder commercial may have hit a little close to home.
Your co-workers probably don’t refer to you as “dummy”, and hopefully you aren’t spending your morning commute sobbing at the bus stop. But if this commercial resonates with you, I encourage you to stop by the UW Career Center and see how we can help! From self discovery to job searching, resumes to interviews, choosing a major to changing careers, we are here to help.
The best part? These services are exclusively available to Huskies. So forget the online job sites populated by the masses. As a Dawg, you have exclusive access to the nation’s top employers, and career professionals on-hand to help make you the best candidate you can be.
So if your professional life is leaving you screaming in your car, or wishing you could be anywhere but the office, we’re here for you.
Viva la koalas!
I'm proud to be a tree-hugger.
The greatest influence on my environmental views and overall respect for MOTHER EARTH is rooted in growing up on the Olympic Peninsula & enjoying vast old-growth forests & mossy-wet rainforests, incredible rivers/lakes and the mighty Strait of Juan De Fuca. A fascination with The Hobbit and Lord Of The Rings, from my childhood to present day, challenges my thinking around resources, communities and respect for nature. My undergraduate years @ WWU in Bellingham, exploring the outdoors in beautiful Whatcom County, also strongly influenced my environmental perspectives and opinions. Spending time outdoors dominates my free time and I highly respect individuals who dedicate their lives and careers towards environmental protection, education, research, advocacy and policy. 'Read more' for links, articles & resources.
Click here for sound advice, tips and recommendations from a leading employer and huge supporter of the University of Washington, and the UW Career Center. A bulk of the tips are geared towards IT/tech/comp sci majors, but a bulk as well relates to careers & job searching in general.
Thanks Microsoft!
I love working in events. The logistical work leading up to the event - working with vendors, attendees, doing marketing and advertising -- combined with sleepless nights worrying about whether anyone will come, and running around like a crazy woman the day of and seeing it all (hopefully) come together....it's all part of the fun.
If you're into event management and planning too, check out http://www.eventpeeps.com/ , a "Live Event Industry Social & Professional Network". Job listings, networking opportunities, a place to share tips and ask questions, as well as a chance to connect with other folks working in the industry. Working events is, at the end of the day, a lot about working with people....so get out there and get talkin'!
And Eventpeeps isn't all! Websites and resources related to events abound....
http://www.gatheringguide.com/
http://www.rileyguide.com/commerc.html#meet
http://depts.washington.edu/careerwk/2009/events.php
