{"641750":{"#nid":"641750","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Career Center","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMaking the Most of the Holidays and Break\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nIt is time for a well-earned break for students, staff, and faculty. Students are returning home to reconnect with family, and friends or perhaps travel, if it is safe. This is a great opportunity for them to rest, and yes, get ready for the 2021 spring term.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents have an extra-long winter break; the first day of classes do not begin\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003Euntil January 14, 2021\u003C\/strong\u003E. They can use this time to get a head start on their internship, co-op or full-time spring job search activities. A few resources we recommend include:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThink About\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EConnect with a Career Advisor\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECareer Advisors will be working until December 18 and return on December 28, 2020. The campus will be closed on December 21-25, 2020, and January 1, 2021.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/career.gatech.edu\/career-advisors\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EFind your advisor\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo Schedule an appointment, select an advisor, and follow \u0026ldquo;\u003Cem\u003ESchedule an Appointment\u0026rdquo;.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPrep for Interviews\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUse Optimal Interview (located inside\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.optimalresume.com\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EOptimal Resume\u003C\/a\u003E) Interview Prep. Students can record themselves answering questions. We also have a virtual coach to help them. We encourage students to watch their interview recordings to see what they need to improve.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003ECareerBuzz: Tech\u0026#39;s online 24\/7 Job Posting System\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents can update their profile in CareerBuzz\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003Eand check out the resources under the\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EHome\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003Emenu\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThey can continue applying for jobs. Lost count on how many applications were submitted? Check out\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;\u003Cstrong\u003EMy Job Applications.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAdditional Resources:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.careerexplorer.com\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECareer Explorer\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(Research Careers),\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/roadtripnation.com\/edu\/careerfinder\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECareer Finder\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oie.gatech.edu\/content\/going-global-link\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGoing Global\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(for Internships\/Employment Globally), USA Career Guides, and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/access.vault.com\/career-insider-login?aid=256711\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EVault\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(Research Companies, Explore Internships, Career Advice (Resume, Cover Letter, Interview, Networking, Vault Guides Day in Life)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EEvents list\u003C\/em\u003E:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/career.gatech.edu\/campus-career-fairs\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECareer Fairs\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/career.gatech.edu\/employer-information-sessions\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECompany Information Sessions\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/career.gatech.edu\/workshops\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EWorkshops\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/career.gatech.edu\/career-chat-hour-series\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECareer Chats,\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/career.gatech.edu\/career-center-employer-insight-series\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EEmployer Insights\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDates\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAttend Our Webinars\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Career Center will be offering programming throughout December, tap into the following webinars:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/primetime.bluejeans.com\/a2m\/register\/ukpvrgje\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMaking LinkedIn Work for You\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026ndash; December 2, 4 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/primetime.bluejeans.com\/a2m\/register\/yjurygzg\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHow to Network Effectively\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026ndash; December 3, 1 p.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/primetime.bluejeans.com\/a2m\/register\/ghjcfscd\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHow to effectively navigate CareerBuzz \u0026ndash;\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;December 8, 11 a.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/primetime.bluejeans.com\/a2m\/live-event\/yqffeyhc\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECareer Fair Boot camp I\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026ndash; December 9, 5 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/primetime.bluejeans.com\/a2m\/live-event\/uprztxuf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECareer Fair Boot camp II\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026ndash; December 10, 5 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/primetime.bluejeans.com\/a2m\/live-event\/tczavhzg\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECareer Fair Boot camp III\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026ndash; December 11, 11 a.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWe also offer students webinars to view and update their resume. Throughout the break, students may access the prerecorded sessions at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/career.gatech.edu\/career-center-video-series\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECareer Center Video Series\u003C\/a\u003E.:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E1. Crafting an Effective Resume and Make Use of the Career Fair\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E2. How to Craft an Effective Cover Letter\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E3. How to Craft an Effective Resume\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAttend the Spring All Majors Career Fair\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EConsider getting ready for the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/careerfair.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAll Majors Career Fair\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eon January 24-25\u003C\/strong\u003E. Prepare and practice an elevator pitch to the Career Fair. Check out these elevator pitch handouts at this\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/career.gatech.edu\/system\/super-block\/elevator-pitch\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Elink\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EResearch the organizations participating in the Spring Career Fair. Visit:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/careerfair.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/careerfair.gatech.edu\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EConsider conducting\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/career.gatech.edu\/informational-interviews\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Einformational interviews\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;with professionals during the break. Don\u0026rsquo;t forget neighbors, community members, and family. Maybe Uncle Jack was VP of R \u0026amp; D? Or Aunt Bee was a policy analyst who worked with consulting and government agencies. Maybe the next-door neighbor is a retired Tech alum who was on the ground floor of automating many of Atlanta\u0026#39;s largest companies and trained many of the COO\u0026#39;s.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEncourage your student to use their time wisely and learn about the people they know. Everyone has a story, and any connection might lead to an internship or full-time job.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"It is time for a well-earned break for students, staff, and faculty. Students are returning home to reconnect with family, and friends or perhaps travel, if it is safe. 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