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Majors Exploration
Research majors from A-Z to learn more about the types of jobs they lead to, courses you would need to take, core skills to develop, and student/professional organizations to join.

Choices Interest Profiler and UCF Majors
This model is based on the theory that people are more satisfied and more successful in careers that match their interests. According to the theory, people can be loosely classified into six interest types: Realistic (R), Investigative (I), Artistic (A), Social (S), Enterprising (E), and Conventional (C). Academic programs and careers are also classified into these six areas to help you identify options for further exploration.

MyMajor
Do you need to find a college major? A minor? This site provides useful advice for college students to match majors that match interests. Take the short My Majors quiz and receive five college majors matching your interests and academic experience. Create an account, UCF group license is UCFmym.

What Can I do with my UCF Major?
Majors offered at UCF. Research majors from A-Z to learn more about the types of jobs they lead to, courses you need to take, core skills to develop, and student/professional organizations to join.

What Can I do with This Major? (Includes some not offered at UCF)
Helps connect majors with careers. Includes common career areas, typical employers and strategies designed to maximize career opportunities. Also includes a list of websites that provide information about majors and careers.

Florida Dept. of Education Choices Planner
Want to learn more about different careers? This site has information on hundreds of careers and their projected growth and national salaries Under "Adults" section, click "Jump In" then click on the tab labeled "work."

Calling all MIS students!

There is an opportunity available with the UCF/Lockheed Martin College Work Experience Program. A position is open for a MIS student who can make at least a year committment with the program.


Desired Qualifications: Exposure to higher level programming languages (esp. C++, JAVA, XML), good written/verbal communication skills, and analytical and problem solving skills.




Candidate will be expected to participate in all phases of system development to include: high level design, detailed design, development, and test & integration.




Candidate will work very closely with an integrated functional team to ensure adherence to requirements through operational deployment.




Candidate will be called upon to work during setup and maintenance/debug efforts. Experience in Object Oriented Design is desired, as well as experience with Java or C++. Any experience in GUI development, embedded software, middleware, system management, and XML is a plus.

If you are interested or know someone else who may be qualified, let them know & apply today!

For additional information please contact:
Kerry Fleming -- kerry.l.fleming@lmco.com

Part-Time Position for MIS students on KnightLink

I spoke to Betsy Uliss, HR Consultant to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, today. They are open to hiring a current student or an alumnus for a part-time opening in their Orlando office. This position is currently posted on KnightLink.

Position Title:
Administrative Support Specialist


IT/Customer Service Specialist
National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Part-Time Position (25 hours/week)

Web Design, Information and Database Management, Focus on Software

Prefer experience outside of Microsoft / Ability to learn other programs

Reports to Operations Manager

A leading non-profit agency in north Orlando (off of I-4 in Maitland), has an opening for a part-time IT/Customer Service Support Specialist to provide customer support to internal and external database users and event participants. This individual will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the organization’s database with specific responsibility for managing data preparation and entry, integration and verification for event registrants, donors, gifts and pledges as well as agency clients and family members, new members and service providers.This individual will manage and update the organization’s website and perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The qualified candidate will possess the minimum of an Associate degree in Office Systems and at least two years experience with database management and website admin experience. The position requires excellent computer software knowledge and learning aptitude, strong customer service and communication skills, the ability to work well independently, maintain accurate records, and retrieve information quickly.This position requires some travel, generally within Central Florida, but occasionally may require regional or national travel. This position may often times require the use of employee’s automobile, which must have adequate insurance coverage. Working hours may include evenings and weekends, outside regular office hours. While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The position requires lifting and carrying of supplies for the office, events and programs.

Universum Survey

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To take the survey, please visit: http://www.universumsurvey.com/us

Opportunity with Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin has an amazing full-time opportunity available for a Business or MIS student.

Title: Multifunctional Financial Analyst

Required skills:
Bachelors degree in Business Administration. Strong computer skills. Able to develop and customize Microsoft Access databases and Excel specifically with Financial Analysis information. Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Power Point and being able to present financial and procurement information to IT management. Demonstrate ability to work and communicate well with various diverse groups and personnel, strong communication skills.Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Desired skills:
Minor in Information System (MIS)and Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance preferred. Some Microsoft SQL, Access or Oracle database development skills. Some basic skills with planning and submitting procurement requisitions.

Specific Job Description:
Specifically works the IT Technical Operations (Engineering) budget, estimate-at-completion (EACs), and actual expenditure analysis along with Supervisor direction. Performs preliminary IT acquisition functions such as Purchase Requisitions (PRs) or Electronic Materials Requisition (EMRs) with some Business Case Analysis.

Standard Job Description:
Performs one or more multiple financial activities within various finance job functions. Compiles and reviews budgets using actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue, expense reports, and other data sources to control funds and provide for proper financial administration. Performs multiple financial cost analyses functions, including cost allocation, setting up cost control systems, collecting data, controlling costs and preparing reports that maintain the company's cost accounting system. Ensures that costs are allocated according to established procedures. Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Maintains or oversees the control of accounts and records in such areas as disbursements, expenses, tax payments, and income.

February 2009
THE CAREER ADVISOR
View the Career Services e-newsletter.
Featuring:
*Common Interview Questions
*DART Info Session on Thursday night
*Is it too late to Change your Major?
*Externship Program
*KnightLink

Spring Break Externship

WHAT?
The Spring Break Externship Program is designed to give UCF students the opportunity to explore a specific career field while networking with professionals within the community.

WHEN?
March 9-13, 2009

HOW?
Applications are due by 5:00pm on February 19, 2009

To apply, go to www.career.ucf.edu
and click on “Spring Externship Program”

There is an Informational Session on Thursday, February 12th at 5:00pm in Ferrell Commons Room 185.

List of Participating Employers:

American Lung AssociationAXA Advisors, LLC Bead Bee
Behavior Services of Brevard, Inc.
Buffalo Lodging Associates
CAR Financial Services
Carley Corporation
Carpe Diem Sales & Marketing
Celebrate Children International
Choices in Learning Elementary Charter School
City of Deltona
City of Lakeland
DACKOR
Draven IT Corporation
Florida Virtual Schools
Hampton Inn
Independent Living Pediatrics
i/o Trak
J & J Healthcare Institute
KICKgen.com
Lake Mary High School
LMG
Magdalena Beltre MD.PA
Mammologix
Michael Brady Inc.
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs
Orange County Convention Center
Orange County Regional History Center
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
Steinhatchee Landing Resort
Sylvan Learning
SMG/OHP
Tabu Nightclub
Technomedia Solutions, LLC
Temporary Housing Solutions
The Lang Accounting Group
Travelers Insurance
Turner Construction Company
UCF
Walt Disney World

Looking for Part-Time work & Love Sports?

The Orlando Magic is currently looking to bring on 3-4 more members of their Retail Game Night Staff. The Retail Game Night Staff are responsible for selling Orlando Magic merchandise and giving great customer service at Orlando Magic home games at the Amway Arena on game nights (weekdays or weekends). This is a great opportunity for someone who has a passion for sports and is looking for part time hours!

This is also a great way to get your foot in the door for possible future internships as well! If you are interested please visit http://www.blogger.com/www.orlandomagiccareers.comto view more details about the position and apply directly online. The deadline is February 11, 2009.

GEICO's 2009 Annual Achievement Award

Geico's has EXTENDED the deadline for its 2009 Annual Achievement Award!

* Must be a sophomore/junior (Business or IT-related program)
* 3.0 GPA

The new deadline is now: FEBRUARY 28, 2009
* Applications must be postmarked by 02-28-09

For more information & application please visit: www.geico.jobs/Achievement

Who is still hiring?

Watch a video clip from ABC nightly news on COMPANIES STILL HIRING
http://thehiringsite.careerbuilder.com/2009/01/13/careerbuildercom-ceo-matt-ferguson-talks-2009-hiring/
*14% of employers claim that they will be hiring in 2009
*Geography does matter

"Ah, the question everyone seems to be asking. Who is hiring in light of our current economic state? CareerBuilder.com CEO Matt Ferguson recently appeared on ABC News with Charles Gibson to share his thoughts on this year’s hiring outlook."

Check out CNN's article
13 companies hiring this year. Take a look at the full article
http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/worklife/01/07/cb.companies.hiring.new.year/
Featured companies:
7-Eleven
Banfield
Farmers Insurance
Gentiva Health Services
HealthMarkets
ITT Corporation
M.A.R.S. International
PricewaterhouseCoopers
ServiceMaster
State Farm
Sutter Health
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
URS Corporation

Want to Prepare for the Corporate World?

The Multicultural Academic & Support Services will be holding a "How to Prepare Yourself for the Corporate World" panel discussion on February 3rd, 2009 from 6:00-8:30pm in the Student Union, Cape Florida AB.

This is a great opportunity to meet and network with corporate representatives participating in this event!

For any questions, please contact the MASS office at (407) 823-2716

Dept. of State Info Session Thursday 2/5/09

United States Department of State Information Session
Business Administration Building 1, Room 121
Thurs, Feb 5, 2009, 5 p.m.-5:50 p.m.
Contact: Mireya Cortes, mcortes@bus.ucf.edu, (407) 823-5627

Intern with the State Department! United States Department of State
Summer 2009 Internship Program Information Session. Paid and unpaid
internships in Washington, DC and embassies and consulates worldwide.
Free housing provided (for embassies; not in Washington, DC). Seeking
best and brightest students of diverse backgrounds, including language
skills, physical diversity, regional diversity, national origin
diversity and racial diversity. Foreign language skills highly
desirable.

*US citizenship required. Fellowship and full-time job
opportunities as well.

Please contact Mireya Cortes at
mcortes@bus.ucf.edu or (407) 823-5627 with RSVP or questions. For
additional information, visit http://www.careers.state.gov/.

Check out the Department of State BLOG at http://blogs.state.gov/

Now Hiring Everywhere: 2010 Census Jobs

"The US Census Bureau is hiring temporary field workers in every state and territory of the United States. Every ten years the U.S. Census Bureau is responsible for conducting a nationwide headcount of all residents. The 2010 Census offers part-time jobs for almost anyone. Retirees, college student, stay-at-home moms and dads, and job seekers can make money working in their own neighborhood.Census Takers (also called Enumerators) will work during the Spring of 2009 and Spring and Summer of 2010. These temporary jobs will pay from $11 to $19 per hour based on the job location, plus mileage reimbursement. Jobs are from 20 to 40 hours per week and paychecks are received on a weekly basis. Four hours of paid training must be completed before working in the field. How to Apply for Census JobsYou can apply for Census jobs by contacting your local Census Bureau office. Call 1-866-861-2010 or visit the official website to find your local office. (Official website is http://2010.census.gov/2010censusjobs/index.php

You can read the full AP article at:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1368425/now_hiring_everywhere_2010_census_jobs.html?cat=31