2017 Fall Semester Issue 1

Career Services Events This Fall

*All Career Services Events are FREE for USI Students

Aug. 30—Involvement Fair Visit our booth for some free goodies and learn about what Career Services has to offer! Sept. 11, Oct. 4,& Nov. 6— FREE Resume Work-shop Join us to get started on your resume! It’s never too early to begin. Attend one session of your choice. 1 p.m.—2 p.m. UC 2207 Sept. 13—Marketing Your Liberal Arts Degree Join us to learn more about how to sell yourself and your degree to potential employers. 3:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m. UC 2207 Sept. 20—CareerLINK This fair is for all majors. Watch for emails with details about employers who will attend and how to prepare. 10 a.m.—2 p.m. Carter Hall. Oct. 16—Health Professions Career Expo Healthcare majors plan to attend to meet with potential employers. 10 a.m.—2 p.m. Carter Hall. Oct. 18—Game Night & Networking for Students and Employers Play some fun games, network with some poten-tial employers and possibly win some GREAT prizes! 6 —8:00 p.m. Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center Oct. 24—Salary Negotiation Workshop Learn how to field offers for your first job after graduation in this interactive workshop. 3—4:30 p.m. Carter Hall Nov. 15—Law Enforcement & Investigative Ca-reers Panel Presentation. Listen and ask ques-tions of local law enforcement professionals. Refreshments following presentation. 3—4:30 p.m. Carter Hall

Every year Career Services and Internships works with the

Office of Planning, Research and Assessment to conduct our

annual graduate survey. Graduates are asked to share infor-

mation about their first job following graduation, salary,

field of study vs field of employment as well as other infor-

mation. This graduate data from 1987 to now is available on the Career Services and Internships website.

This information can be very helpful to students when planning potential careers or choosing a major.

Seniors and graduates please plan to complete the First Destination Survey! You will receive emails prior to

and following graduation with a link to respond.

1st Destination Survey

Welcome Back Students! A note from the director of USI Career Services and Internships

Welcome back to the USI campus! We, in USI Career Services and Internships, certainly hope you had an

enjoyable and productive summer and are ready to start the 2017 – 2018 year with enthusiasm and a strong

commitment to your academic success.

The staff in Career Services and Internships is dedicated to providing USI students and graduates with

assistance in preparing for and transitioning to the next step in your career, whether it’s entering the

professional workforce or continuing your education in graduate or professional school. From assisting you

with job and internship search strategy, to practicing and polishing your interviewing skills, we are focused

on providing resources you need to prepare for a successful and fulfilling career.

The Fall 2017 semester promises to be one of informative events with opportunities for you to network with

a wide range of employers while taking advantage of the career development services we provide through

the individual appointments we offer. Also, remember to routinely check Eagle Career Launch, the online job

and internship posting system for USI students and graduates. You can browse through hundreds of

opportunities if you are seeking a job or internship, or planning to do so in the future.

There is a professional career advisor designated to providing assistance to each USI college, so make plans

to meet them and also attend one of our numerous career events.

Best regards,

Phil Philip L. Parker

Director Career Services and Internships

10 a.m.—2 p.m.

Carter Hall

September 20, 2017

Career Fair

for all majors

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SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial software-enabled services and software for the glob-

al financial services industry. Founded in 1986 by Evansville native, Bill Stone, SS&C is headquartered in

Windsor, Connecticut and has offices around the world. Some 11,000 financial services organizations,

from the world’s largest institutions to local firms, manage and account for their investments using SS&C’s

products and services. SS&C was named by Forbes as One of America’s Best Midsize Employers in May

2017. SS&C scores higher than industry average five out of six key drivers identified in Forbes’ study.

The Evansville office, now located at 110 N. Fulton Avenue, opened its doors in April 2011. The office currently employs approximately 220 em-

ployees. The Evansville office is primarily seeking accounting, finance, and management majors. SS&C has a great Internship program offered in

the fall, spring, and summer. With the continued industry growth, SS&C is always seeking top talent to grow their local office. These roles include

Fund Accountants, Private Equity Accountants, Investor Services Associates, Entry Level Software Engineers, and more. SS&C also offers excellent benefits, growth and bonus

potential, as well 70% tuition reimbursement and professional development reimbursement programs subject to policy terms. Students can contact Laurence Gauthier direct-

ly at lgauthier@sscinc.com for internship and full-time opportunities. Make sure to mark your calendars and visit the following SS&C events:

September 18—9 a.m.—1 p.m. Information Table

Romain College of Business

Visit to learn more about SS&C and enter to win a prize!

September 19 Check out the charging stations!

Romain College of Business

Learn more about SS&C

September 20— 10 a.m.—2 p.m. CareerLINK Career Fair

Carter Hall

SS&C will be present at the career fair. Fliers will be distributed regarding the open

house at SS&C.

September 21—4:30 p.m. Beta Alpha Psi Meeting

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Representatives from SS&C will be speaking at the meeting.

September 22- On-campus interviews SS&C will be hosting on-campus interviews for all qualified students that are inter-

ested in an internship or full-time position. If you are interested in scheduling an

interview, please contact Laurence Gauthier directly at lgauthier@sscinc.com.

September 26– 4 p.m.—6 p.m. SS&C Open House

110 N. Fulton Avenue, Evansville, IN

All students interested in learning more about the company and career opportuni-

ties. Please be sure to RSVP by 09/23 via email at lgauthier@sscinc.com.

Save the date!! Games, DOOR PRIZES, snacks and best of

all… networking with potential employers or internship

coordinators! October 18, 2017 6-8 p.m. in the RFWC!

Career Fairs offer three important parts of the professional development and job search process. They give an opportunity to 1) apply the handshake, manners and social

networking you have heard about in classes 2) an opportunity to investigate employment or internship opportunities and 3) to market your academic skills.

Sound a little intimidating? Career Fairs don’t have to be if you do your homework first. Begin early—yes early, a few weeks before the career fair pull out the draft of

your resume, update it and make an appointment with Career Services 812-464-1865, to polish it.

Review the list of employers registered to attend the fair, www.usi.edu/careerservices . Choose 3-5 companies that interest you most and research then. Know their

mission and vision statement, know their purpose, products, territory or major customers. Read recent news releases about the company. Be able to talk about the com-

pany!

What if I’m not a senior? Not a problem! Career Fairs are great window shopping opportunities and a chance to find internships or part time jobs. Use the time wisely to

get acquainted with recruiters, practice speaking with them. Meeting a recruiter years before you graduate helps you forecast the market for your major. Learn what

skills, knowledge and experiences you should have to bring to the new job.

Career Services spends a great deal of time working with employers to learn what they seek in candidates. Review your experiences, know how you addressed challenges,

and understand what really makes you shine.

Plan Now for Career Fair Success

These are things they have shared:

Candidates must be able to articulate their strengths both academically

and professionally

Ask insightful questions

Sincerely express an interest in relocating

Have a well prepared and targeted cover letter and resume

They don’t like to see

Candidates hanging in the herd

Taking the free stuff and not speaking to the recruiter

Candidates inappropriately dressed

Questions about salary or benefits

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You have heard the phrase, “Dress for Success”. What does that mean? First impressions do count. When you look your best you feel more confident and also show that you are serious about your success. Employers judge you as soon as they see you whether a career fair or in the first minute of your interview. If you aren’t dressed up, then they immediately make a judgement. What is dressed up? For interviewing and attending career fairs, it is business professional. What is business professional? A suit! You don’t have to spend a ton of money on a suit. Just make sure it is fits well and is conservative. Local tailors can alter sleeves and hem pants if necessary. If you have an upcoming interview, watch for sales at local department stores. Purchase a nice suit and one or two shirts and / or ties to change up the look. USI students who don’t have extra money but need a suit for an interview or job fair can also visit Career Services and Internships. Suits for Student Success is an initiative where local professionals donate their gently used suits for students who need them. The closet is open M-F 9 a.m.—3 p.m. Students can visit and select a suit one time per school year if they need to. Availability varies. Contact our office with any ques-tions. 812-464-1865.

T-shirts are

NOT interview

attire.

Jacket sleeves

and pants are

too long.

Mismatched

shoes with

scuffs.

Neat hair and

minimal

make-up.

Suit fits well

and is stylish.

Shoes are easy

to walk in yet

look nice.

Hair is messy

and not well

groomed.

Shirt & pants

are too casual

and wrinkled.

Shoes are mis-

matched and

no hosiery.

Nice suit & tie

Conservative

color.

Fits well and is

neatly

pressed.

Nice clean

shoes &

trimmed hair.

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FREE Headshots at CareerLink! Need a professional profile

picture? A photographer will be on

location taking headshots of at no charge. Photos can then be

used for LinkedIN and other professional media.

Our Alumni Spotlight this issue is Carly Eason, CPA and Senior Accountant at Koch Enterprises, Inc.

Why did you choose accounting as a career and how early did you make that decision?

The first experience I had with accounting was a bookkeeping class in high school. I really enjoyed that class and felt like much of it came

more natural to me than some other subjects had. I started my freshman year as a math major, but then switched to accounting after my

first year. I had always been good at math and enjoyed it, but during my freshman year I took an accounting class that I really enjoyed that

caused me to change my mind on my major. I think when I look back and try to pinpoint the reason I made the choice of accounting, I can say

the main reason was because of the business aspect of it. Accounting is often called the language of business. After even my short time in the

business world, I believe this to be very true. I enjoy understanding what makes a business work financially and what can make a business fail. It is one thing to “crunch numbers”

all day, but when you can take a step back and see the big picture of how those numbers make a business work it makes me love my job even more.

Did you participate in an internship during college?

I did participate in a couple of internships. I was fortunate to be able to intern with a public accounting firm here in Evansville. My first internship with them was a summer intern-

ship where I learned about auditing. I worked on many different projects, but this was my first experience learning how an audit really works which I truly enjoyed. My second

internship was a tax internship during their busy season. During that internship I worked on primarily individual tax returns and learned a whole lot about personal tax. Having

these internships later led me to a full-time position at that firm right out of college. Having the experience of an internship is very helpful as you search for a full-time job out of

college and is also helpful as you make the transition into the business world.

What services do you use in USI Career Services and Internships?

Career Services is such a good resource. The people there are wanting to help you succeed as you begin a career. I remember how much the career fairs they hosted helped me in

my communication skills as a young student. I would encourage anyone to go up to more businesses than you would normally just to learn about what they do and establish good

connections with businesses in the community. Career Services is great for any questions you may have as a young professional. I remember just asking a lot of questions when I

was in school and trying to learn about all of the different options there were for careers in accounting (or whatever your major may be). Career Services is also many times the

first contact for employers who are offering internships. If you are interested in internships, Career Services is a great resource to utilize.

Any advice for students, while they are in college, to prepare for their career?

If I could stress one thing over anything else, it would be to make sure you form great connections with your professors. Your professors are there to help you learn and to help

you succeed as you enter the professional world. I know from experience that the relationships I formed with some of my professors have really helped me and have continued

to help me in my career. I would also like to point out that many of the classmates sitting around you are going to become connections for you in your community as well. I know

many people may not end up in the same city, but if you are staying in the area you will benefit from knowing as many classmates as possible. I talked a bit about my internships

above and I strongly believe that if you want a good chance in getting the job you want out of college, you need to work very hard to earn an internship of some kind in your area

of study. Use the resources you are given at school, like the USI Career Services department. If you want an internship and don’t know where to start, the Career Services depart-

ment should be your first call.

Any major surprises you remember about professional life that you didn’t expect?

One thing that surprised me a bit as I started my career was just how much information I didn’t know. That may seem silly, but it is very true. College is so very important for you

to grasp your subject of choice and get a good foundation of understanding necessary to succeed in the professional world. However, do not be surprised if when you start your

position, you feel as though you know nothing. I can say with complete confidence that I have learned more than three new things every day in my (so far short) career of three

years. I thought as I advanced that I would stop learning so many new things every day, but that has not happened. I believe that is the way it should be. If you ever get to the

point where you feel like you know everything and are not learning new things, I think you may need to check yourself in your career and make sure you are seeking out challeng-

es to better yourself. I say all of this to encourage you NOT to be discouraged if you feel overwhelmed at the start of your career. It is a massive adjustment from college routines

to a professional career. Take every surprise or challenge as an opportunity for growth.

Can you comment on the importance of the soft skills as they relate to one’s career success – communication (verbal and written), leadership, teamwork, for example?

I absolutely love this question and I am glad it has been asked. Soft skills are EXTREMELY important to your success. By no means do I feel that I have the wisdom to tell you near-

ly all of the benefits of these skills since I have only been in the professional world for three years, but I will certainly talk a bit about how soft skills have helped me in my career

so far. In my opinion, the most important skill that you can have is communication (both verbal and written). Communication with clients, vendors, service providers, and cowork-

ers is a daily task. Knowing how to communicate in a positive and concise manner is a skill that is necessary to learn to thrive in business. Learning the people that you work with

and being able to work as a team with those people is also very important. A business cannot thrive without the whole team being on the same page and working towards a

common goal. Having knowledge in your area of study is very important, but I would say having the soft skills in your career can be just as important.

If you are doing an internship this semester, make sure you let Career Services

and Internships know about it. We will add you to our internship database and

can answer any questions you have about guidelines or getting credit for the

internship.