NOTES FROM THE CENTER FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT (CCD), WATERBURY CAMPUS

Susan Hyde-Wick, Career Consultant & Education Abroad Liaison

Student Affairs Suite, Rm 228G 203-236-9913 Hours by appointment:Mon. 1:00-5:00; Tues, Wed 9:00-5:00; Thurs. 9:00-5:30

To make a career or education abroad appointment:AdvApp

NOTE: COMPLETE JOB AND INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTIONS, AS WELL AS EMPLOYER APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN STUDENT SERVICES.

CCD Waterbury: Center for Career Development-Waterbury Web site

CCD Storrs: Center for Career Development, Storrs

Education Abroad: http://abroad.uconn.edu

WORDS TO AVOID SAYING....

DURING A JOB INTERVIEW

Susan Hyde-Wick, Career Counselor

Besides “um”, “ya know”, and “like”, there are other words you should avoid during a job interview. Paul Powers, EdD, management psychologist/career counselor based in Wellesley Mass, “answer man” for job seekers at Monster.com, and author of Winning Job Interviews, recommends that the words below should be avoided. Using them could end up eliminating you from consideration, especially if they’re a pet peeve of the interviewer!

1. People person. Interviewers hear applicants say “I’m a people person” and want to roll their eyes. It’s too general; they’ve heard it before! Instead, mention your strong ability to work and get along well with others. BUT, give specific examples to substantiate your generalization: your ability to work effectively on a team, mediate conflicts, or calm down an irate customer.

2. Irregardless. This is not a word. Regardless is the correct word. Another misused word is “literally” as in “I literally was putting out fires all day in my last job”. (Unless you were a firefighter).

3. Crisis. Use this word only if there were a true crisis in a previous job, not simply a hard problem to solve. For example, if you worked on a program and a key presenter didn’t show, it shouldn’t be labeled as a crisis or you might come across as a high-drama alarmist.

4. No way. You don’t want to portray negativity. If what they’re asking of you can’t be done, try to phrase your reply in a more positive way, maybe suggesting an alterative.

5. Fired. Employers often ask why you left a previous job. If your position was eliminated or if the entire staff was let go, don’t use the f-word, as it leaves a negative impression and could imply you were to blame.

Announcements

Bank Employment Day

November 8th, 11:00-1:30

Waterbury Campus
Front Hallway

Local banks: TD Bank, Thomaston Savings Bank and Webster Bank, will staff tables in the foyer to talk to students about full and part-time job opportunities. Some will have giveaways. Stop by!

SPONSORED BY Waterbury UConn

Career Development Office.

For more information, regarding this event, please contact:203-236-9913

The Waterbury Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates/TCPCG now offers Special Education (K-12) as a certification area!

Special Education Certification

M.A. in Educational Psychology

The Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates (TCPCG) offers a unique opportunity for individuals interested in earning special education initial teacher certification while earning a Master’s degree.

The TCPCG is a one-year, full-time graduate program offered at UConn’s Downtown Hartford and Avery Point and Waterbury campuses. The program consists of four consecutive semesters; Summer Session I, Summer Session II, Fall semester, and Spring

Ann Marie Niesobecki will be happy to talk or email with any student and provide more information.

Ann Marie Niesobecki

University of Connecticut

Neag School of Education

Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates/Program Assistant UConn - Waterbury

99 East Main Street, Room 114

Waterbury, CT 06702

Phone203.236.9926

UCDO On-the-Road Career Development

Signature Series

In Partnership with the Waterbury Business Society

Waterbury Campus – Fall 2017 & Spring 2018 Schedule

Stamford Career Fair: November 2, 2017 Time: TBD

STEP 2 / Attend the Interview Prep Tips Session Tuesday, November 7, 2017
· 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
·  Room 119
Presenter: Mik Matwiejczuk – BUSN, Undergrad Career Development Office
STEP 3 / Attend the Utilizing LinkedIn / Cover Letter Overview Session Tuesday, February 6, 2018
· 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
·  Room 119
Presenter: Mik Matwiejczuk – BUSN, Undergrad Career Development Office
STEP 4 / Attend the Career Fair Prep LinkedIn Photo Session Tuesday, March 6, 2018
· 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
·  Room 119
Presenter: Mik Matwiejczuk – BUSN,Undergrad Career Development Office
STEP 5 / Attend How to Conduct an Effective Internship Job Search Session Tuesday, March 13, 2018
· 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
·  Room 119
Presenter: Mik Matwiejczuk – BUSN,Undergrad Career Development Office
(Guest: Employer Hiring Manager / Career Expert Speaker)

CLAS Career Night

Monday, November 6, 2017

6pm - 8pm

Storrs Campus, Alumni Center

Students will learn about career options from alumni and employers from the following industries:

Environmental Sciences & Conservation, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Marine Sciences, Health Care, STEM K-12 Education, Research & Academia, Law & Policy, Science & Analytics in Business

Click link to register for event:

http://www.career.uconn.edu/CLASCareerNight

Contact:

UConn School of Business Career Development

Interview Prep & Tips Session

Employer/Guest Speaker:

Altria

Learn about career opportunities, speak to a hiring manager!

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

12:30pm-2:00pm

Room 119

School of Business Undergraduate Admissions Info-Session

Thursday, November 9, 2017
12:30pm – 2:00pm
Room 203

Waterbury Campus

Please join the School of Business Office of Undergraduate Advising to learn more about how current UConn students can Plan, Explore, Learn, and Apply to a School of Business major. We will discuss ways you can develop a strong application and a well-rounded student experience. It is recommended that you attend a session 3 to 4 semesters before you will be eligible to apply.

Part-time

Part-time, Teacher Assistant, Creative Arts Studio (CAST Preschool), Woodbury, CT

Employment Type: Part-time

Responsibilities: Assist teachers with toddlers (under 3). Playing with children and ensuring their safety.

More Information: https://castkidz.com/

To Apply: Email resume to Julie Clark at

Part-time, Practical Nursing Instructor, Porter and Chester Institute, Waterbury, CT

Employment Type: Part-time, Monday to Thursday, 4pm to 10pm

Responsibilities: Cover a mixture of both evening classroom and clinical Nursing work. Responsible for providing quality instruction to students through well prepared classes, relevant assignments, fair assessment of learning, clear documentation of student progress, and support of the academic success for all students. Have high energy level and ability to engage students. Have excellent presentation skills. Learn our practice and strategies quickly. Receive and respond to ongoing training, development, and feedback. Mentor and help guide students of all levels achieve their best.

Requirements: Current valid Registered Nursing (RN) license in the State of Connecticut. Minimum 3 years of recent clinical RN experience. Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and willing to pursue Master’s Degree in Nursing or relation field. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Great interpersonal skills.

To Apply: Click Here

Part-time, Creative Arts Program Facilitator, Waterbury Youth Services, Waterbury, CT

Employment Type: Part-time, Four days a week, 14 hours per month

Responsibilities: Ensure participants are actively engaged in an Art project/activity while providing supervision, respect, and recognition for their efforts. Maintains attendance records and case file on all group participants. Maintains appropriate contact with participants and families for service delivery. Attends and participates in staff trainings as scheduled. Provides written reports, verbal reports, data entry, and documentation as required by referral sources and program coordinator. Reports to Program Coordinator.

Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience in and commitment to working with youth and families. Must be creative and have experience in implementation of programming. Effective organizational, communication, and writing skills. Respect for and understanding of diversity issues. Computer experience, preferably Microsoft Office. Must have a valid CT Driver’s License, vehicle and current insurance coverage. Must pass Department of Children and Families and CT state police checks and have clean driving record.

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to Deanna Krzykowski at , WYS, 83 Prospect Street, Waterbury, CT 06702

and understanding of diversity issues. Computer experience, preferably Microsoft Office. Must have a valid CT Driver’s License, vehicle and current insurance coverage. Must pass Department of Children and Families and CT state police checks and have clean driving record.

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to Deanna Krzykowski at , WYS, 83 Prospect Street, Waterbury, CT 06702

Part-time, Cashier and Softlines Sales Associate, Sears, Waterbury, CT

Employment Type: Part-time

Responsibilities: Provides the highest degree of Member service by making the Member the first priority. Maintains thorough knowledge of available merchandise, and services to assist Members in locating and selecting merchandise. Strives to deliver a WOW member experience every time, and seeks feedback to endure they are delivering the right experience. Takes ownership for enhancing the Member experience, and assists with Member concerns. Completes Member transactions accurately and efficiently using POS and online systems, including sales, returns, and exchanges. Educates Members on our Satisfaction Guaranteed return policy. Sets non-promotional, promotional, and seasonal signing, including store-wide and event signing (if assigned).

Requirements: 18 years of age or older. Basic reading, arithmetic, writing, and oral communication skills. Basic internet navigation

To Apply: Click here

Requirements: Valid CT driver’s license, clean driving record and the ability to lift up to 35 pounds. Knowledge of area streets and the ability to read maps.

To Apply: Fill out an application at TEAM, Inc., Attn: HR Dept., 30 Elizabeth St., Derby, CT 06418

Part Time, Barista, Starbucks, UCONN Dining Services, Waterbury, CT

Employment type: Part-Time

Qualifications: Providing legendary customer service to all customers. Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality. Meet store operating policies and standards: providing quality beverages and food products, cash handling, and store safety and security. Engage with and understand our customers. Prepare food and beverages to standard recipes or customized for customers. Available to perform many different tasks within the store during each shift. Assists with new employee training by positively reinforcing successful performance and giving respectful and encouraging coaching as needed.

Requirements: At least 3 months of previous customer service experience. Demonstrated cash handling experience and excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work as a team. Demonstrated superior interpersonal skills. Demonstrated knowledge of safe food handling procedures. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

To Apply: Contact Elaine Cusson, Manager at

Full-Time

Full-time, Accountant II, Civil Service Commission, Waterbury, CT

Employment type: Full time

Responsibilities: Prepares, reviews, and enters journal entries. Enters cash receipts, records cashbook transactions, monitors and codes revenue. Sets up and maintains General Ledger and Activity accounts and budgets. Prepares and/or audits financial reports. Participates in the preparation of tax rolls. Manages employee schedules, trains new employees, keeps careful daily records. Balances cashier drawers, records deposits. Oversees the maintenance of receipts and disbursement accounts. Reviews timesheet and prepares payroll summaries and payroll related spreadsheets.

Qualifications: Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of professional accounting. Knowledge of the principles underlying the laws, ordinances and regulations governing the financial operations of the City, knowledge of modern business management practices. Ability to devise and apply modern accounting procedures. Ability to analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting data and to prepare appropriate statements and reports. Ability to use ERP financial systems and Microsoft programs such as Excel. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers. Good professional judgement. Ability to perform basic office functions, such as filing, answering telephones, communicating with others verbally and in written form, use of office equipment, sitting, standing and using stairways, and light lifting up to 20 pounds, bending and reaching.

Education: Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

To Apply: Applications may be obtained by visiting www.waterburyct.or or at the Civil Service Office, Chase Municipal Building, 236 Grand St., Waterbury, CT 06702

Closing Date: November 7, 2017 by 4:50 pm

Full-time, Secretary, Waterbury Public Schools, Waterbury, CT

Employment type: Full time

Responsibilities: Types documents, correspondence, forms and other related material. Reviews, sorts, and distributes mail. Serves as a receptionist, greeting the public, answering the phones and handling routine inquiries. Operates standard office machines. Performs basic and complex processing task, such as sorting, numbering, coding and filing forms and documents. Attends meetings and conferences as needed. Maintains inventory and order supplies.

Qualifications: Knowledge of general office principles and procedures utilizing IBM compatible computers (Windows, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet, etc.). Excellent communication, interpersonal and telephone skills. Knowledge of Data Base Entry. Ability to develop and maintain filing system. Familiar with business communication and business mathematics.

To Apply: Click Office: Professional & Clerical tab at https://www.applitrack.com/waterbury/onlineapp/default.aspxb

Closing Date: Friday, November 10, 2017

Full-time, Guidance Office Clerk, Waterbury Public Schools, Waterbury, CT

Employment type: Full time

Responsibilities: Greet people entering the Guidance Office and refer them to available Counselors. Assist with the clerical portion of the registration process for new students. Files attendance reports from teachers and administrators into students’ files. Updates files each semester, removing files of students no longer attending and moving them to appropriate locations. Answers incoming phone calls and refers to appropriate available Counselor. Performs other duties as required by the Principal or supervisory personnel.

Qualifications: Possession of a high school diploma. At least 2 years of experience in an office environment. Some secretarial training.

To Apply: Click Office: Professional & Clerical tab at https://www.applitrack.com/waterbury/onlineapp/default.aspxb

Closing Date: Friday, November 10, 2017

Full-time, Physical Therapist, Remedy Therapy Services, Waterbury, CT

Employment type: Full time

Responsibilities: Provides physical therapy services to residents and initiates referral when appropriate and in accordance with Physical Therapy Department Procedures. Evaluates residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation and conducts specialized evaluations as indicated. Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to residents, families and team members. Supervises and directs Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants (LPTA) in the implementation of the treatment plan. Ensures treatment is provided in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards.