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HAVE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS
NOTES FROM THE CENTER FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT
WATERBURY CAMPUS
Susan Hyde-Wick, Career Consultant & Education Abroad Liaison
[email protected] 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
For a career or education abroad appointment use this link: NEXUS
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
Graduating in December? OR….Need a job or internship in the spring?
OPEN UP A HuskyCareerLink ACCOUNT:
HuskyCareerLink powered by Handshake
Find job opportunities, internships, and on-campus interviews posted by employers looking for UConn students.
Events
UConn Internship & Co-op FairWednesday, February 6, 2019
11am - 3pmStorrs Campus, SU Third Floor
Come engage with 70+ employers recruiting students from all majors for internship and co-op opportunities.
Make sure to dress to impress and bring multiple copies of your resume.
EDUCATION ABROAD!DEADLINES:
Some programs may have earlier deadlines! Check the particular program in which you’re interested.
Please confirm a program’s specific deadline on the Deadlines page of the online database or within your application.
Thursday, February 28th, 2019
All Programs, Summer 2019
Friday, March 8th, 2019
All Exchange Programs, Fall 2019 and Academic Year 2019-2020
Friday, March 15th, 2019
All UConn Programs, Fall 2019 and Academic Year 2019-2020
All Affiliated Programs, Fall 2019 and Academic Year 2019-2020
All Third-Party Programs, Fall 2019 and Academic Year 2019-2020
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WHERE IN THE WORLD DO YOU WANT TO GO?******************************************************************************
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As you begin your exploration of programs, here are a few things to think about and next steps
Ask yourself a few questions! What is it that you want to get out of this experience? Language skills, major/minor coursework, internship experience,
etc.What Type of Program are you interested in?
Search for Programs based on region, country, term, or program type and come with a few programs in mind!
Think about Finances – learn more about Financial Aid & the Costs of Studying Abroad
Academics & Course AlignmentTalk to a Global Student Mentor and Past Participant!
Make an appointment with me to begin the exploration: For Students to Make an Appointment
To make an appointment with a Storrs advisor specific to your major, visit https://abroad.uconn.edu/our-team/
In your appointment request, please inform your advisor that you are a Regional Campus student and provide your phone number for the advisor!
Seasonal
Seasonal, Sales Associate, Old Navy, Gap Inc., Brass Mills Center, Waterbury CTPosition: Shifts and employment period will be based on the needs of the business.Duties: Promote our product and encourage everyone to do the same. Listen to the customer and observe non-verbal cues to anticipate service needs. Offer product suggestions and add on additional items when engaging with customers.Demonstrate a sense of urgency and pride while executing tasks and processes. Maintain a clean and safe environment that prevents loss and minimizes risk. Keep our product folded, sized, in-stock and our visual elements maintained on the sales floor. Return go-backs from the fitting room to the sales floor. Welcome customers to the fitting room and keep the area neat, clean and organized at all times. Engage in genuine conversation while completing cashwrap transaction processes quickly and accurately. Keep all cashwrap supplies in stock and organized. Understand and follow all company-defined policies and procedures.Qualifications: Able to effectively communicate with customers and team members, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, effectively maneuver around the salesfloor and stockroom, demonstrate strong customer focused service on and off the salesfloor, work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, and work with/around cleaning chemicals.To Apply: To submit an application please visit:https://jobs.gapinc.com/job/-/-/1649/9884525?utm_source=indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=us_jobfeed&src=JB-10324
Seasonal, Sales Associate, Bath & Body Works, Brass Mills Center, Waterbury CTPosition: Seasonal N/A
Duties: Consistently execute to the selling model. Meet selling goals/expectations during scheduled shifts. Build highly satisfied and loyal customer base through engagement, conversion and capturing customer phone and e-mail. Support replenishment activities that keep the store full and abundant. Assist with floor sets, window changes, visual presentations, signage placement, etc. as directed. Abide by policies and procedures as directed. Abide by Loss Prevention and safety messages in daily operationsQualifications: Demonstrated sales results. Available for varied weekly shifts including weekend, closing and peak shiftsTo Apply: To submit an application please visit:https://careers.lb.com/job/8637543/seasonal-associate-brass-mill-center-waterbury-ct/?rx_c=bath-body-works&rx_campaign=indeed0&rx_group=109926&rx_job=FIE01VXG&rx_source=Indeed
Seasonal, Sales Associate, JCPenny, Brass Mills Center, Waterbury CTPosition: As a seasonal hire you will have a defined employment time period. Your manager will communicate with you what your last day worked will be as the peak season comes to an end.Duties: Assists customers: You seek out customers and do whatever you can to make their experience great from the sales floor to the register. You listen, you help, and you make them want to come back! Adjusts to customer flow: You are always on the move and available to provide assistance to customers or your co-workers. Maintains product presentation: You are always making adjustments to display the latest fashion and merchandise trends after the customer has taken time to explore all of our great products! Replenish and restock the store: You understand the needs of the customer. When merchandise is getting low, you know just where to get more to ensure all of our customers have the styles and sizes they need. Participates in a learning environment: You absorb new information from your peers or training materials on our merchandise or business processes.Qualifications: Solve problems and make smart decisions that drive sales, profit or customer service; execute your work efficiently and effectively; inspire strong performance in yourself and others. Provide great customer service; cooperate and build positive, inclusive and respectful relationships; take accountability for your actions and outcomes. Proactively find ways to improve the customer experience; show the confidence and courage to do what’s right; take action with energy and urgency.To Apply: To submit an application please visit:https://jobs.jcp.com/jobs/3156764-temporary-associate-brass-mill-ctr
Seasonal, Sales Associate, The Children’s Place, Brass Mills Center, Waterbury CTPosition: Seasonal N/ADuties: Be aware of customer activity and respond with a sense of urgency, prioritizing assisting customers over other tasks. Greet and acknowledge
customers while providing the appropriate level of service. Effectively communicate value and quality of our merchandise while sharing our current promotions and offer solutions for “out of stock” items when necessary. Exercise sound judgment in effectively addressing customer concerns. Demonstrate the appropriate level of selling skills to positively impact conversion. Provide fast, friendly, and accurate service at the cash wrap while educating customers on the benefit of the PLACE Card. Maintain appropriate stock levels and ensure that all sizes and styles are represented. Follow company standards of merchandise presentation, signage, and display. Support and maintain a neat, clean, and organized stockroom while adhering to a customer ready environment, and adhering to safety requirements. Perform daily housekeeping duties to company standard. Guarantee company assets by ensuring adherence to all Loss Prevention procedures. Inform Store Leadership Team of maintenance and facility needs promptly to ensure that customers and associates are provided a clean and safe environment. Contribute focused, well-managed efforts towards achievement of store goals. Exhibit flexibility by processing stock when necessary.Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent, previous retail experience preferred, and must be at least 18 years of age. Skills: Excellent customer engagement + demonstrated time management and organizational skills. Able to work in team environment. Must be adaptable and flexible to changing priorities. Able to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including weekends, overnights, evenings, and call-in shifts. Able to maneuver on sales floor and stockroom; climb ladder, lift and carry up to 50 lbs.To Apply: To submit an application please visit:https://childrensplace.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TCP02/job/00768-Brass-Mills-Center/Sales-Associate-Brass-Mills-Center--Seasonal-_R000001655-1?mode=job&iis=Job+Board+-+Indeed.com&iisn=Indeed.com
Full-time
Full-time, Payroll Clerk II, Civil Service Commission, Waterbury CTSalary: $37,087.25 ~ $49,358.57/year, paid hourly, $20.38 ~ $27.12/hour, 35 hours/wk., paid bi-wkly. Duties: Enters data from timesheet, time cards or other records to produce a payroll file; Collects payroll information, such as withholdings, wage garnishments, direct deposits and voluntary deductions for new employees and changes for established employees and updates employee files; Interprets union contracts; Calculates workers compensation; Runs edit reports and performs batch entry balancing and review of time entries; Logs and balances batches; Runs exception reports; Checks for reasonableness in procedures; Monitors deadlines; Solves problems; Prepares and distributes paychecks to departments; Manages absence management plans for the City; Manages long-term sick payouts, separation and payout processing,
retro pay calculations and deduction adjustments; Furnishes payroll information to departments, payroll vendors and other agencies; Records the number of days per year that substitute teachers work and runs processing jobs; Assists and operates as Payroll Supervisor backup functions as needed; Mentors and trains Payroll Clerks; Performs special projects and other related work as required.Qualifications: Possession of a High School Diploma or G.E.D. and three years’ experience performing administrative, payroll or account keeping functions using a computer system OR an Associates’ Degree or Certificate in Accounting and one (1) year experience performing administrative, payroll or account keeping functions using a computer system OR a Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Management. Regardless of above, must have hands-on work experience in creating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets. Thorough knowledge of basic accounting and payroll processing procedures; Ability to use a computer keyboard and enter data with speed and accuracy and create Excel spreadsheets; Able to follow complex oral and written directions problems and work under the pressure of deadlines are highly preferred. To Apply: Applications may be obtained by visiting our website at www.waterburyct.org or at the Civil Service Office, Chase Municipal Building, 236 Grand St., Waterbury, CT 06702 Closing Date: December 17, 2018 by 4:50 p.m.
Full-Time, Family Support Specialist, TEAM, Inc., Derby CTPosition: 35 hours per weekDuties: Complete intake applications (including eligibility determination) for clients using Agency central database. Conduct client assessments to determine client needs and make appropriate internal and external referrals. Act as a resource for Agency general assistance programs including housing assistance initiatives. Provide case management to clients involved in Agency general assistance programs. Handle referrals from DSS to determine eligibility for programs. Provide assistance with DSS pre-applications as needed. Follow-up with clients to determine services received and enter data into database. Maintain accurate records through documentation and data entry into central database in order to provide information for client tracking and outcome reporting. Prepare reports as needed. Develop relationships with community providers for purpose of conducting outreach for HUSKY program. Make presentations in the community regarding program eligibility requirements. Handle telephone and walk-in inquiries regarding internal or external services. Participate actively in appropriate local and statewide meetings as well as internal staff and program meetings.Qualifications: Required an Associate’s degree in Human Services (Bachelor’s preferred) or a related field with at least one year experience working directly with a diverse population including case management. Other requirements include strong computer skills, knowledge of social services available in the area, good interpersonal and organizational skills, the ability to juggle multiple tasks and the ability to travel in the region. Fluency in both English and Spanish is highly preferred.To Apply: To submit an application please send a resume via:
https://teaminc.bamboohr.com.Internal applicants must apply in writing to the Human Resources Department within 7 days
Part-Time
Part-time, Homework Helper/Tutor, Waterbury, CTPosition: Part-time, hours between 3 and 6. Days are flexible. Duties: Tutor and help with homework for a 9th grade student.Qualifications: N/ATo Apply: Please call: (203)264-0587.
Part-time, Reliable Worker, Roxbury Farm, Waterbury, CTPosition: Part-time Duties: Animal care, fieldwork and general chores.Qualifications: N/ATo Apply: Please call: (203)788-9059.
Full/Part-Time, Head Teacher and Teacher Assistants, Southbury and Middlebury, CTPosition: Part-time + Full-time Duties: Childcare head teacher and teacher assistants for before and after school programs.Qualifications: N/ATo Apply: Please call: (203)758-9799.
Part-Time, News Assistant, The Republican-American Newspaper, Waterbury, CTPosition: Part-time, schedule is noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sundays.Duties: Multimedia job that includes handling obituaries, calendar and news briefs, police blotter, and photo toning and production work.Qualifications: Requirements include knowledge of Word and the ability to learn basic software systems including Word Press; basic Photoshop experience; the ability to accurately type to 55 WPM; the ability to work well independently; and an appreciation of the importance of customer services.To Apply: Email resume and letter of interest with News Assistant in the subject line to [email protected].
Internships
Connecticut Democratic Party Internship, Winter Intermission & Spring Fellowships, Hartford, CTPosition: 10-20 hours per week Duties: Research, voter outreach, data entry, assist with local campaign events and help with special projects as necessary.Qualifications: Passion for democratic politics, trustworthy and responsible persona, able to communicate effectively with others, flexible and willing to help when needed, and the efficiency in multitasking. To Apply: Email your resume to [email protected] or [email protected] for the Party Internship Program are accepted anytime throughout the year on a rolling basis. The CT Democratic Party is willing to work with academic institutions if interns are seeking college credit. UConn students must find a professor to oversee the internship, and you must register for it as an actual course.
PAID summer opportunity: Geospatial Intern, Travelers Hartford, CT
For complete job description:
https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=26067&siteid=5564&jobid=506441&Codes=S0623#jobDetails=506441_5564
Unpaid Internship, Social Impact and Filmmaking, Captured Time Productions/ ßeedling.tv, Waterbury CTDuties: Production office work, Marketing, promotion, publicity and fundraising, Website development, and Accompanying crew on location.Qualifications: Candidates must have reliable transportation, computer proficiency, a positive attitude, good communication skills, and the ability to think on their feet. Strong writing, computer and technical skills are a plus (Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, AVID, cameras, lighting, sound, etc). Strong understanding of and experience with social media for brands and/or causes. Experience with Hootsuite and Facebook Insights. Strong analytical skills and ability to assist other team members in problem
solving. Excellent teamwork skills, flexibility, and ability to handle multiple tasks. Ability to get things done in a dynamic, resource scare environment w/ competing business priorities. Passion for creating fun and compelling user experiences. Familiarity with, and interest in, nonprofit organizations and causes.To Apply: To submit an application please contact: [email protected] (or [email protected]
Internship, Multi Positions, Shakesperience, Waterbury, CTDuties: May include, but are not limited to; writing press releases, media relations, designing posters, box office, research, data entry, painting sets and the studio, building costumes and fixtures, answering phones, music, video recording, and photography.Qualifications: Interested in students who are hardworking, positive, able to take direction, and are self-motivated and passionate. Students looking for a professional work experience in the following areas should apply: Marketing, Arts Administration, Graphic Design, Education, or anyone majoring in English, Business, Communications, or the ArtsTo Apply: To submit an application, please contact: Ashley Perry, the General Manager. Phone: 203-754-2531 Email: [email protected]
