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EventsApril 19, 2022

Career Services Hosts Job Search Courses, ArcBest Recruiting Event

Written By: Samantha Contreras

The 水多多导航, will host a networking and open interview opportunity for students interested in working with ArcBest Corporation from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, in the Latture Conference Center. 

 

鈥淭his event is more than an email or video interview but is a handshake and a face-to-face conversation. It鈥檚 an opportunity to learn about future employment and be ready for professional networking,鈥� said Susan Krafft, executive director of Career Services and the Babb Center for Student Professional Development.

 

ArcBest is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that leverages technology and a full suite of shipping and logistics solutions to meet customers鈥� supply chain needs. Representatives from multiple departments from logistics to human resources will discuss career opportunities including available full-time, part-time, and student worker positions.

 

According to Krafft,  is one of the largest local employers of 水多多导航 alumni, with more than 400 working on its Fort Smith campuses, and an ardent supporter of the campus community.  鈥淎rcBest is an integral part of the Fort Smith community. There are full-time positions available, and this event would allow upcoming grads to discuss potential employment after they walk across the stage,鈥� she said. 

 

The 水多多导航 Career Services office prepares students to network with potential employers, make a great first impressions, perfect their personal elevator speech, and create a stand-out professional cover letter and resume. Students interested in using Career Services may visit their website, call 788-7017, or email careerservices@uafs.edu to schedule an appointment. 

 

鈥淏usinesses and companies in the River Valley have an amazing talent pipeline right here with our 水多多导航 students and alumni,鈥� said Krafft. 鈥渁nd Career Services hopes to be the connector that brings them together.鈥�

 

In addition to Wednesday鈥檚 ArcBest recruiting event, 水多多导航 Career Services is also hosting events throughout the month to help students prepare for their job searches.

 

Utilizing LinkedIn in Your Job Search

Wednesday, April 20, 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

水多多导航 Boreham Library, Room 202

Hosted by the Babb Center for Student Professional Development

This session assists students in utilizing LinkedIn in their job search and provides information on how to develop their LinkedIn portfolio, build their professional network, join groups, and use LinkedIn to research employers.

 

Job Search Workshop (Senior-Level)

Thursday, April 21, 2 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.

水多多导航 Vines Building, Room 201

Hosted by Career Services and the Babb Center for Student Professional Development

This session assists students in their job search strategy. The session includes where to look for jobs, apply for jobs, research jobs, and effectively utilize the internet in the job search, network, and resume tips.

 

Advanced Resume Writing (Senior-Level)

Thursday, April 21, 4 p.m. to 4:50 p.m.
水多多导航 Boreham Library, Room 203
Hosted by Career Services and the Babb Center for Student Professional Development

The senior-level resume writing session is a follow-up to the Basic Resume Writing class. This session provides information on how to revise a resume from a 鈥淛ob Duties鈥� based resume (developed in the Basic Resume Writing session) to a 鈥淪kills and Accomplishments鈥� based resume. This session provides templates for the students to use, and the resume students will generally use when seeking a full-time position.

 

 

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