Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Career Prep Consultant - The University of Washington (Tacoma, WA)

Office of Student Transition Programs
Career Prep Consultants

The University of Washington Tacoma’s Office of Student Transition Programs will be hiring two Career Prep Consultants for the 2015-2016 school year. The Career Development Assistants will work directly with the Career Development Specialist to provide career preparation services to the

UW Tacoma community. Job Title: Career Prep Consultant

Compensation: Estimated $11.25 per hour

Shifts: Two or three 4-hour shifts per week (8-12 hours total) during regular business hours; 8am-
5pm, M-F.

Employment Period: September 2015 – June 2016. Preference given to candidates available for all 3 academic quarters, but other candidates are still encouraged to apply.

What You Will Be Doing:
 Primarily meeting one-on-one with students to help them prepare their resumes, cover letters, job applications, LinkedIn profiles, and interview skills
 Spending time on campus promoting Career Development and meeting with students where they congregate through information tables and classroom visits
 Representing Career Development at high-profile events such as career fairs and orientations

What We Are Looking For:
 Currently enrolled student at the University of Washington
 Excitement for all things work-related, including the job search process and LinkedIn
 Confidence in providing feedback to peers regarding their job applications and interviewing practice
 Ability to learn independently and convey unfamiliar concepts to peers
 Outgoing people-oriented personality
 Demonstrated understanding of your own career planning including a professional presence on LinkedIn
 Experience in a professional atmosphere
 Minimum 2.5 GPA

Preferred Qualifications:
 Pursuing a career field involving recruiting, hiring, counseling, higher education, or a related area
 GPA of 3.0 or higher
 Proficiency with LinkedIn
 Experience with online media including Facebook, Twitter, Blogger, HootSuite  An eye for design

To apply: Send a resume and cover letter to Jake Nelko at jnelko@uw.edu by July 21 at 11:59pm.
Questions may be directed to Jake Nelko at jnelko@uw.edu or 253-692-4835.