Spring 2009 Employer Newsletter

Hire a Cougar Employer Workshops

Do you know the difference between JOBank and JobScan? Did you know that when you do campus interviews (campus recruitment), we take much of the time consuming legwork of scheduling interviews off of your hands?  New this semester, you'll have the opportunity to come to our office and learn about our services (including tips on the best ways to utilize those services), as well as ask questions and provide feedback.  You'll hear about the best ways to connect with our students and alumni and have a chance to network with other recruiters and discuss best practices. Students do not participate in this event.  This is an opportunity for members of the UCS Employer Team to walk you through your recruiting options at UH.  Seating space is limited, so RSVP today for your preferred date by emailing Jessica Campbell at JCampbell11@uh.edu.  These free workshops will be held from 2pm-4pm in the University Career Services office on the following dates:

February 19

April 16

May 21

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Texas Job Fair - March 31

The Houston Area Consortium of Career Centers (HACCC) will be holding the annual Texas Job Fair on March 31, 2009 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.  This year's career fair will be held at Texas Southern University.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to recruit students and alumni from 16 Houston Area Universties.  Last year, over 130 companies recruited at the Texas Job Fair, and approximately 1,500 students participated in the event. 

Employers at the Texas Job Fair will meet students who are...

• Seeking degree level jobs and career related co-ops and internships
• Represent diverse backgrounds and disciplines
• Majoring in business, engineering, liberal arts, technology, social sciences, physical sciences, plus many other disciplines

Register today for the Texas Job Fair at www.haccc.org!

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UH Student Survey Results

The University of Houston participates in the annual Universum survey, which asks students about their career interests and expecations about the recruitment process.  For a full copy of this report, email your request to Jessica Campbell at JCampbell11@uh.edu.  Here are some excerpts:

Career goals - which are most important:

1. To have work/life balance

2. To be secure or stable in my job

3. To be dedicated to a cause or to feel that I am serving a greater good

4. To be competitively or intellectually challenged

5. To be entrepreneurial or creative/innovative

Compensation elements valued most:

1. Health insurance

2. Annual base salary

3. Retirement plan

4. Tuition reimbursement

5. Vacation day allowance

Preffered communications sources for career information:

1. Career Fairs

2. Internship/Co-op programs

3. Company websites

4. Career services department

5. Friends and family

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Utilizing Technology to Connect with Students

• Have a user-friendly, engaging recruiting website
• Use flash drives with company information as giveaways
• Create employee or intern blogs
• Produce podcasts
• Utilize social networking sites (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc...)
• Use text messaging to follow up after a career fair
• Make a recruiting Youtube video

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Tips for Posting a Job

• Use familiar job titles
• Include geographic job location
• List a compensation range
• Highlight employee benefits
• Keep it simple, BUT...
• Give them details and be specific
• Differentiate between required and preferred skills
• Try to show candidates your company culture
• Advertise your company - brag!
• Make it as easy as possible to apply

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Upcoming Events and Workshops

2/5  Engineering Career Fair

2/12 Business Career Fair

2/19 Hire a Cougar Workshop

2/24 Computer Science Career Fair

2/25 Technology Career Fair

2/26 Hotel Restaurant Management Career Fair

3/26 Sales & Marketing Career Fair

3/31 Texas Job Fair

4/16 Hire a Cougar Workshop

5/21 Hire a Cougar Workshop

More events

University Career Advisory Network (UCAN)

Network members help students/ alumni explore career options and give insight into the workplace. Mentors are not expected to offer internships or jobs, just information and advice.

Register here

Hire a Cougar

• Post a job/internship
• Interview on campus

Employer Services Overview

Contact Us

University Career Services
(713) 743-5100
ucs@uh.edu
www.career.uh.edu