Career Services Calendar

First Avenue Career & Graduate School Fair

Thursday, April 3, 2008 

9AM-10AM: Info Session on Non-Profit Careers

10AM-1PM: Fair 

Interviews to follow in the afternoon (for students who've arranged them that morning.) 

University of Portland (Transportation provided; sign up at Career Services in Greywood for the shuttle)

Looking for summer employment, internships, full-time entry level positions or graduate school options? Join us for the 19th annual First Avenue OLAPC job fair, where you can meet with over 125 employers and graduate school recruiters. This fair is co-sponsored by Reed and eight other liberal arts colleges in Oregon, so recruiters are signing up now to compete for the next generation of graduates. Don't miss the chance to learn about opportunities for life after Reed.

The morning information session, Work with Meaning: Finding a Career in Today's Non-Profit World will be hosted by experts from Idealist.org.   As more people seek careers that integrate values, ethics, and tangible contributions to society, positions in nonprofit organizations are becoming increasingly competitive. This presentation gives a targeted nonprofit sector overview which includes creating meaningful nonprofit relationships, finding nonprofit career opportunities, learning about nonprofit recruiting habits, and practical application tips ranging from writing nonprofit-focused resumes and cover letters to negotiating an offer and assessing your career choices.

Employers who've already registered include: Copper Canyon Press, Bonneville Power Administration, Environment America, Janus Youth Programs, Port of Portland, R.V. Kuhns & Associates, Outward Bound, Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest, Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors, Washington County DA's Office, U.S. Forest Service, Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors, PolitiCorps, LifeWorks NW, Nike Child Development Programs, Hidden Valley Camp, Oregon Department of Business & Consumer Services, Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation, Sokol Blosser Winery, VTM (a  marketing firm), and dozens more.

Graduate schools who've already registered include: Lewis & Clark Law School, Monterey Institute of International Studies, National College of Natural Medicine, OHSU School of Nursing, OHSU School of Dentistry, UC Davis, Willamette University Early Career MBA, Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education & Counseling, Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley, Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences, The Evergreen State College, UBC Faculty of Education, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, and many more.

To see a full list of this year's employers and graduate schools, and to register online, visit: http://www.olapcfirstavenue.org 

Stay tuned for more information including transportation details and prep sessions to help you get the most out of the fair.  Questions?  Email career.services@reed.edu.