Career & Counseling Services
806-651-2345
VHAC 210
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Senior START -
Students Taking All the Right Turns

A one-day event designed to jump-start your job search. Sessions offered include workshops on interviewing, developing a résumé, and conducting an effective job search. A panel of local human resource executives (Jim Parrish from the City of Amarillo, Connie Olson from Pantex and Charles Morgan from Beef Products, Inc.) will discuss the hiring process from their perspective AND the first lady of WTAMU, Mrs. Natrelle Long, offers tips on dining and networking etiquette during lunch. Finally, you will have the opportunity to actually write your résumé in the optional résumé clinic and participate in a mock interview with real recruiters from area companies such as Pantex, Boys Ranch, Amarillo National Bank, ASARCO, JMW Associates, the City of Amarillo, Beef Products Inc and the Amarillo Independent School District. All this activity and information is just $10 for those already registered with our office (i.e., YOU) and $15 for all other interested students.

You don’t have to be graduating in May 2004 to attend, this is valuable information for anyone within a year of graduation. Participation is limited to the first 35 paid registrations.

Registration forms are available from our office and must be returned with your payment to guarantee a spot. Registration will close at 5:00 PM Wednesday, February 18^th or when enrollment has reached 35 paid participants, whichever comes first.

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* * * * NEW OFFICE HOURS * * * *

To better serve you we are now open 2 evenings each week
– Monday and Thursday – until 7:00 PM.
Stop in and take advantage of these extended hours!

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Interested in an internship with Walt Disney World?

Check out the Walt Disney World College Program!

Paid Internship * Open To All Majors * Housing Available
Great Opportunity To Build Your Resume

This paid internship is a Disney-designed combination of education and work experience. With a little hard work and perseverance, participants will have the chance to:

• Build transferable skills that include relationship building, problem solving, and written and verbal communication
• Explore networking opportunities at the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort
• Tap into educational opportunities that offer new courses coupling academic theory and WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort management expertise
• Earn real-world experience with a leader in the industry
• Make friendships that cover the globe
• Enjoy privileges of being a Cast Member at the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort, including free Theme Park admission and discounts that cover resorts, merchandise and more

Requirements include:

• Must be a sophomore or greater and have a 2.5 or greater GPA
• Must attend the WT Disney presentation to be eligible to interview

Must have an open file with the Co-op & Internship Program before you start your internship.

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Career Decision Looming?

Our office offers a free* assessment which may help you with career and/or major decisions.  PinPoint will guide you through an exploration of six aspects of your personality that are shown to be highly significant to career satisfaction. This assessment is given after consultation with a career counselor verifies that it would be beneficial to you.

Follow this link for more information about career counseling and PinPoint or call our office (806-651-2345) to make an appointment. 

*free to currently enrolled WTAMU students and all WTAMU alumni

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Career EXPO /Student Connection Job Fair
March 9, 2004
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
VHAC Ballroom

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!!!

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Ready to Interview?

Visit our online Interviewing Workshop to learn:

• How to PREPARE for the interview

• How to ACT and what to expect during the interview

• How to FOLLOWUP after the interview

Call or visit our office for further assistance We have a variety of books on the subject of interviewing as well as a mock interview program to help you practice those skills!

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Spring 2004 Career Event Calendar

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