Diversity@Work

Minorities will be the majority at this new employer networking event. Created by the University of Florida Multicultural and Diversity Affairs (MCDA) and the Career Resource Center, Diversity@Work will take place from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20.

Employers interested in diversity and inclusion will visit the University of Florida campus to network with students. Students will have the chance to meet employers in a “speed-dating” format, and later participate in a roundtable forum to discuss recruiting and employment opportunities.

“There are companies out there who do value diversity and inclusion, and it is important to match them with students who value the same, regardless of background,” said Anthony Crenshaw, assistant director of multicultural and diversity affairs and director of the Institute of Black Culture. “Some employers also want a diverse workforce, and this gives them to opportunity to find out what these students expect, how their expectations differ from previous years and what it takes to recruit and retain these students.”

“If they’re going to make the transition into a corporate culture, it is important for these students to understand how to engage with employers in a social environment and be able to network and market themselves,” Crenshaw said.

For this event the meaning of diversity is wide, including gender, ethnicity and sexual orientation, so this event is open to students from all classifications and backgrounds.

Graduation and Professional School Info Day

Are you considering grad school but have unanswered questions?

Then come out to Graduate and Professional School Information Day on Oct. 21, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

More than 120 professional and graduate programs will be represented to help attendees learn about graduate school options, financial aid and the application process.

Visit www.crc.ufl.edu/gap for a list of registered programs and preparation tips.

Making the Most of Faculty and Staff

When was the last time you talked to your professor about something other than a homework assignment or missed exam?

“Professors and faculty have prior experience in the corporate industry that is relevant to your career interests,” said Eric Hall, assistant director for career networks. “They serve as a great outlet for information and letters of recommendation.”

Stand out from the crowd, be remembered and get to know faculty and staff. This is a great way to start your career-related networking. “Often students focus entirely on getting decent grades and not so much on building relationships,” said Gregg Henderschiedt, senior assistant director for career development and first and second year experience.

Here are tips for getting to know faculty and staff:

• Take advantage of office hours to discuss coursework and career interests
• Approach your professor, faculty adviser or staff with questions about the career path they followed
• Interact with faculty and staff outside of the classroom, but make sure you maintain professionalism

Top Employers for the Class of 2009

Which employers were most competitive in hiring graduates from the Class of 2009?

Based upon the number of offers reported, accounting and engineering firms head the list, according to results of NACE’s Fall 2009 Salary Survey. Meanwhile, although employers in the petroleum and gas products field rank ninth on the list in terms of the number of offers reported, they offered the highest average annual salary ($73,245).

Top Employers for 2008-09 Bachelor’s Degree Graduates

* Fall 2009 Salary Survey, National Association of Colleges & Employers

Reprinted from Spotlight Online, with permission of the National Association of Colleges and Employers, copyright holder.

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