Gonzaga Career Services Brochure

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Career Connections & Explorations

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Career services offered by the Gonzaga University Career Center & GAMP office.

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CareerConnections

& Explorations

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OPPORTUNITIESAre you looking for an internship or a job? Check out the possibilities at www.zagtrax.net. CONNECTIONSSign up for GAMP (Gonzaga Alumni Mentor Program) to access the network of over 2,400 mentors. OUTREACHWe are committed to identifying and building relationships with key constituents for the purpose of creating internship and job opportunities for our students and alumni.

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NETWORKINGDid you know that 65% of jobs are found through the “hidden job market”? Let us assist you with the keys to e!ective networking.

TRAININGReceive hands on training on all aspects of your professional preparation: Résumé & Cover Letter Development, Interview Preparation, Internship & Job Search, and Building Your Network. We meet students where they are in their career development journey.

Being able to analyze the needs and wants of those around you, as well as communicating e!ectively with all team members, is critical in every business setting. My experiences leading and working with teams at the Gonzaga Career Center have been a big help in my role as a Project Manager. Learning by example–both at Gonzaga and at my internship at Expeditors–has helped me understand what people are looking for in a leader.”

Katherine Brennan, on her internship at Expeditors

It’s not surprising Gonzaga students make excellent Peace Corps volunteers. Zags understand the value of service and cross-cultural exchange. Plus, they develop their natural talents into useful technical skills through rigorous coursework.”

Elly Slakie, Peace Corps Recruiter

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The Career Center is here for the entire Gonzaga community: students, employers, alumni, parents, faculty, sta!, and colleagues. We o!er a variety of services intended to prepare students for their futures, giving them the tools to "nd meaningful work.Not sure where to start? Visit the Career Center o#ce, or check out our resources page:

WWW.GONZAGA.EDU/STUDENT-LIFE/SUPPORT-FOR-STUDENTS/CAREER-CENTER/

CAREER SUPPORTAPPOINTMENTS Formal & informal—o!ered daily—plus a weekly Drop-In Hour & a monthly Resumania with free pizza

WORKSHOPS & CLASSROOM PRESENTATION TOPICS:

SEMINARS:O!ered monthly, covering timely & relevant career-related topics

EVENTS:

New York, and Spokane

Journey to the Career Center

Career Center Menu of OfferingsOPPORTUNITIES

employers are coming to campus

www.zagtrax.net

speci"c career assistance

CONNECTIONSGONZAGA ALUMNI MENTOR PROGRAM (GAMP):

geographical location

ONE-ON-ONE APPOINTMENTS OFFERED EVERY DAY

BUSINESS CARDS; ORDER FROM US

TREK WITH US TOSPOKANE SEATTLE PORTLAND NEW YORK BAY AREA

FREE PIZZA!RESUMANIA EVERY FIRST THURSDAY

28 JESUIT UNIVERSITIES OFFERING CAREER RECIPROCITY

CCRSCAREER CENTER REPRESENTATIVES

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WHERE IS THE CAREER CENTER?We are located on the second $oor of the Crosby Student Center, room 211.

WHAT IS ZAGTRAX?ZagTrax is a comprehensive web-based software for students, alumni, faculty, and employers. Search for

HOW DO I GET AN INTERNSHIP?Search ZagTrax to access the postings of available internship opportunities—visit the Career Center to learn how to create your own internship—or check with your academic department to see if an internship is a

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN...?The Career Center has extensive resources to point you in the right direction regardless of your major.

WHAT IS GAMP?GAMP is a mentoring and networking program designed for Gonzaga University students, alumni and friends. Students and graduates are matched with alumni mentors who share similar career "elds, geographic locations, or other interests.

WHAT IS A TREK?GAMP’s Trek Programs consist of corporate excursions, which allow students to view organizations from the inside-out, plus career fairs held exclusively for GU students, and networking socials with alumni and area professionals. Meet us for one of our treks in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, New York, or Spokane.

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For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact a member of the

Career Center/GAMP team.

Crosby Student Center, 211502 East Boone MSC 2462Spokane, WA 99258-0098

509-313-4234 or [email protected]