Tuesday, September 1, 2009

George Washington University Career Center Career Ambassadors

The George Washington University Career Center

is now recruiting Career Ambassadors for the 2009-2010 academic year!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Career Ambassadors serve in the Center to augment the professional career services provided by Center staff. They receive extensive training and supervision to develop their job search, resume writing, interviewing, communication and leadership skills. Career Ambassadors will work with students individually and in small groups to facilitate their career development.

Responsibilities

§ Greet and assist patrons utilizing the Career Resource Room

§ Provide guidance in navigating printed and computerized career resource materials

§ Answer questions regarding individual career-related issues and refer students accordingly to additional Career Center programs and resources

§ Provide feedback to students on individual resumes and letters through the 48-hour Resume Critique program and in person during drop-in hours

§ Develop and update Career Resource Room materials and handouts of resources pertaining to a variety of career development issues

§ Assist Career Information Coordinator with administrative functions such as filing, copying, answering phone calls, and general data entry

§ Support Center staff with special events and programs such as Career Wednesdays, workshops, and information sessions

§ Create at least one original Career Center program based on student’s individual interests

§ Market Career Center services, programs, and events through information delivery and outreach activities

Minimum Qualifications

§ Junior or Senior undergraduate students preferred (Undergraduates only)

§ Minimum time commitment of 8-10 hours per week

§ Must be available to work from 7-9pm on a few Wednesdays during each semester

§ Minimum work commitment of two semesters preferred

§ Good academic standing with leadership potential

§ Team worker with good communication skills

§ Ability to work with minimum supervision

§ Desire/Interest to assist other students with their career development and gain valuable knowledge for their own personal career development

To apply, login to GWork (gwork.gwu.edu) and submit your resume and cover letter including hours available to work during the

Fall 2009 semester.

The George Washington University Career Center

1922 F Street NW (Old Main), Washington, DC 20052

202-994-6495

http://gwired.gwu.edu/career

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