Where the Jobs Are!

Where the Jobs Are!

If you are a December graduate getting ready to enter the world of work or a senior preparing for graduation in May, here is a list of employers that have recently visited The University of Tampa or are asking us to send more Spartans their way.

Even if you are a freshman, sophomore or junior take a look! Many of these employers offer internships, which are a great way for you to make an impression for future full-time opportunities.

Keep in mind that as a UT student, recent graduate or alumni you have an edge with these employers who visit campus or recruit on HIRE-UT with the goal in mind specifically to hire UT talent.

HIRE-UT: www.ut.edu/HIREUT then click on the “Career Events & Workshops” tab to review the fall term calendar.

The following employers are hiring all majors! Review job descriptions to see how your strengths and experience are a match. Also… Visit the Office of Career Services for a resume review to present yourself as a best candidate for these positions and others.

Advantage Sales & Marketing

City Year

Dimmitt Automotive

GEICO

Hispanic Business Initiative Fund

The Japan Exchange Teaching (JET) Program

Peace Corps

Levin Financial Group

TQL

Tech Data

USAA

Employers that attended the Full-Time Professional Job Fair can still be viewed! Visit HIRE-UT and select Career Fair for your search criteria. These employers include:

Aflac

Amalie Arena/Tampa Bay Lightning

AXA Advisors, LLC

Bristol-Meyers Squibb

Enterprise Holdings

Mercury Insurance

Northwestern Mutual

PepsiCo.

Pricewaterhouse Coopers

Raymond James & Associates

T. Rowe Price

U.S. Department of State

Wal Mart

West Marine

Lily Salem, Manager of Corporate and Community Development
Office of Career Services
The University of Tampa

When filling out job applications online is not working!

We have all heard the story that persistence pays off. This statement is true but make sure you are directing your energy in the right direction. A recent CareerXroads survey shows that only 15% of positions were filled through applying to positions online. This is quite staggering when you think that the mindset of MANY college students is to continue applying until something sticks. You may apply to 50+ positions without receiving a single callback depending on the market in which you are applying. In today’s job market you need to be proactive rather than reactive. Even if you are not graduating this semester or next semester or not until next year, you still need to be thinking of your future job search.

Here are 3 tips to become more intentional with your search and start gaining results!

1.       Join LinkedIn! You are a budding professional and this is not Facebook. LinkedIn is a professional networking tool which can assist your job search in many ways, including, actually meeting contacts that work directly in your field of interest. For more information please read: http://spartancareers.blogspot.com/search/label/linkedin’

2.       You need to talk to people. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics 70 percent of all jobs are found through networking. Professionals are just like you. Do not be afraid to reach out to someone who works in your field of interest. Remember, they were a college student at one time as well. Setup an informational interview to ask them questions about their path, the company they work for and their advice for you as a transitioning professional.

3.       Talk to the people you already know! You are the only one who can spread the message that you will be job searching soon. Remember relatives, professors, professionals in your life, family friends, supervisors, etc. can all be great people to assist you in reaching that post-graduation position.

“If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place.” – Nora Roberts

Now is the time to take control of your job search!

Best Regards,

Jessie Bush

Assistant Director, Career Coaching & Professional Development

Top 10 Qualities Employers Look For

According to The Job Outlook for the College Class of 2013 published by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), employers expect an increase in hiring of new college graduates for 2013! Employers who responded to NACE’s annual survey also indicated that they are looking for certain soft skills/qualifications in new hires. The “top 10” list below summarizes what employers are seeking in candidates:

As you navigate the job search process, make sure to market these qualities to employers when you are networking, interviewing, and attending the Office of Career Services events.

Source: The Job Outlook for the Class of 2013, published by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Retrieved from: www.naceweb.org.

Positive News on the Job Front

It seems that the job market for recent grads has been one of fewer opportunities and the cause for major stress over the past few years.   While TheUniversity of Tampa continues to see a high percentage of its graduates attaining full time employment or acceptance to graduate schools, more positive signs on a national level should help to ease the pressure.   According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) , the job market for college graduates continues its upward trend as employers responding to NACE’s Job Outlook 2013 survey at this early juncture expect to increase hiring by 12.2 percent.  It’s important to note that the data presented here are preliminary and will likely change by the time the survey is completed in September. Still, while not complete, the preliminary data offer early insight into the climate of the job market for the Class of 2013.  

So far, the projected overall hiring increase exceeds the plans of employers last year when they estimated a hiring bump of 9.5 percent. Furthermore, this year, only 8 percent of respondents are reporting they will decrease college hiring, the smallest percentage since 2007. 

One area that has remained the same among the Class of 2013 and the previous two classes are the degrees that are most in demand, which include: Finance, Accounting, Computer science, Electrical engineering, and Mechanical engineering.  

The Office of Career Services has a full slate of events this year to help connect you with opportunities and companies to network with.   The calendar of current events is available in HIRE-UT.