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Make a Difference Career Fair Today!

March 26th, 2013 · No Comments · Announcements, Government

Calling all do-gooders!  The Make a Difference Career Fair is today from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the 5th Floor of Cashion Academic Center.  Employers from the non-profit and public sectors will be on hand to discuss their employment opportunities.  Bring copies of your resume, and dress appropriately.  Click here for more information.

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Career Spotlight: Law Enforcement Officer

February 19th, 2013 · No Comments · Government, Occupations, Web Resources

Occupational Outlook Handbook puts it quite simply:  ”Police officers protect lives and property.”  Detectives are those who investigate crimes.  Law enforcement officers work at the local, state, and national levels.  Though the work can be quite dangerous, a strong sense of pride can be felt for those who serve our communities, states, and country through [...]

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Careers in Intelligence: Virtual Career Fair Coming Up

February 11th, 2013 · No Comments · Announcements, Government, Internships

Though you may have considered careers with the FBI or CIA, you may not realize that there are 17 different agencies that make up the United States Intelligence Community.  You will soon have the opportunity to learn more about several of these agencies through a Virtual Career Fair, which will take place on Tuesday, February [...]

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Careers with the Texas Attorney General’s Office–Information Session Today!

January 23rd, 2013 · No Comments · Announcements, Government, Internships

Ever thought about working for the State Attorney General’s Office?  Representatives will be on Baylor’s campus TODAY, Wednesday, January 23rd from 4-5pm in Cashion 103  to discuss local internships as well as  full-time jobs and internships at the over 60 locations of the state organization.  The information session will be a time for discussion about [...]

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Career Spotlight: Accountant

November 13th, 2012 · No Comments · Business, Government, Majors, Occupations, Web Resources

Known for its good salaries and stability, the field of accounting seems to be more popular than ever.  Accountants are responsible for preparing financial statements, handling tax payments, and being able to explain their work.  This means that their work requires much precision and attention to detail.  Accountants also need to be able to communicate effectively in [...]

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For December Graduates and Alumni

November 8th, 2012 · No Comments · Announcements, Government

Great opportunities keep popping up.  This time, students who plan to graduate in December can learn more about positions with the Texas Hunger Initiative fighting poverty.  Here is the official announcement: TEXAS HUNGER INITIATIVE VISTA POSITIONS AVAILABLE   Are you interested in serving in a position that allows you to contribute to society? The Texas [...]

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What is Public Administration?

October 1st, 2012 · No Comments · Government, Graduate School, Majors

Public administrators are the people who put government policies into action.  They work at all different levels of government, and there are also related public affairs positions in other sectors.  Baylor offers an undergraduate major in Public Administration, and a master’s program in Public Policy and Administration.  To learn more about related careers, consider these [...]

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What Can I Do with a Communication Major?

September 25th, 2012 · No Comments · Business, Career Exploration, Communications, Government, Majors, Occupations

This space is inadequate to describe at length the wealth of possibilities a student could pursue with a communication degree.  Though most majors aid students in improving their communication skills, this post will address career possibilities with majors in Baylor’s Department of Communication: Communication Studies (formerly Speech Communication) Film and Digital Media Communication Specialist It [...]

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Career Spotlight: Community Service Director

April 3rd, 2012 · No Comments · Government, Healthcare, Occupations

O*NET states that community service directors perform the following tasks: Evaluate the work of staff and volunteers to ensure that programs are of appropriate quality and that resources are used effectively. Provide direct service and support to individuals or clients, such as handling a referral for child advocacy issues, conducting a needs evaluation, or resolving [...]

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Make a Difference Career Fair Tomorrow!

March 20th, 2012 · No Comments · Announcements, Government, Internships

Calling all do-gooders!  Career Services will host the Make a Difference Career Fair tomorrow, March 21, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m in the Barfield Drawing Room of the Bill Daniel Student Center.  Full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities will be presented by non-profit and public sector employers.  You can search the list of employers here.

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