Honest Advice from an IT Recruiter

"Be prepared to play your A game if you ever interview for a job with Jessica Carroll. You won't have to prove yourself out on the links ... but you will have to demonstrate your technical skills, your problem-solving ability and your rapport with users while in the hot seat. Carroll, the United States Golf Association's managing director of IT, wants candidates to show her their stuff during job interviews. And boy can she put them through the paces!"
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BusinessWeek's 50 Best Places to Launch a Career

Business Week's annual 50 Best Places to Launch a Career is now available online and in print. Check out interactive table of companies, slideshow, and lots of great info.
Need help keeping up with the news?
Check out Business Week Podcasts or read full-text articles at http://www.businessweek.com/
Featured this week: "Making Sense of the Meltdown" ... "The Unraveling of AIG" ... and much more.

Hot job markets in a cooling economy

The past year has been a rocky one for the U.S. economy.

The nation has seen 394,000 private-sector jobs slip away since mid-2007, equaling a loss of 7,570 jobs each week. The unemployment rate has shot up a full point during the same span -- from 4.7 percent at the halfway point of 2007 to 5.7 percent this year.

But a few sections of the country have managed to dodge this economic carnage. The most prominent exception is Texas, which is home to America's three hottest labor markets, according to a new bizjournals study.

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Women of Influence

We all recognize the contributions women make in business. Now let's do it with an award.

The Jacksonville Business Journal presents the 5^th Annual Women of Influence.

Friday, September 19
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Location: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
Cost: $35 pp, $350 per table of 10.
Table patron, $500 includes:

• Table of 10 with preferential seating
• Table signage with logo
• Recognition at the event

Keynote Speaker: Julie Weeks, President & CEO, Womenable

Keynote Topic: The Third Wave of Women's Enterprise: Growth, Impact, Influence

Event: Women of Influence

Golden 100/Ultimate CEO's

Join Orlando Business Journal on Friday, September 19, as we highlight the accomplishments of Central Florida's top 100 privately-held companies. Don't miss this great networking opportunity. Now in its 24th year, the Golden 100 will honor these companies and their CEOs for their business excellence and contributions to the community.


Event: Golden 100

SeaWorld on Main UCF Campus Friday, 9/5/08

SeaWorld Orlando will be on the main UCF campus in Career Services, Ferrell Commons Room 185 B, for interview and information session through 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information please call Career Services at 407-823-2361.

Fall Career Expo - 186 and growing!

To date, UCF Career Services has 186 employers registered for the Fall Career Expo on October 1, 2008. We anticipate many more by the time Expo rolls around. Do you have recommendations/suggestions for companies that you'd like to see at the Fall and Spring Career Expos? If so, drop us a line (see contact info, bottom right of this page).
For details and to view a list of participating companies, click on "Fall Career Expo" on the top right of this page.

Universal Orlando at Rosen Campus Thurs 9/4

Universal Orlando will be at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management on Thursday, September 4th from 10am to 2pm. On-the-Spot information and interviews and drawings for park tickets. Wanted: Individuals with terror-ific smiles. Universal Orlando is Now Hiring Seasonal Positions for Halloween Horror Nights. Universal offers: Evening and Weekend Hours, Free Admission to Halloween Horror Nights for Current Team Members, Free Park Admission, Complimentary Passes, and Discounts
Apply Online, Anytime At: www.UniversalOrlandoJobs.com