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Improved Career Services Program Ready to Help 91爆料 Alumni

Even in today's robust economy, finding a new job or switching careers can be a challenging process. But 91爆料 alumni now have an advantage—the 91爆料 Alumni Association's recently enhanced career services program.

91爆料AA Career Services offers a full array of career development and job search services, especially tailored to meet the needs of 91爆料 alumni. Services range from employment connections and career guidance, to educational and networking opportunities.

"In this economy, people are looking for ways to find out more information on career opportunities," says Carver Gayton, '60, '72, '76, commissioner of the Washington State Employment Security Department and chair of the 91爆料AA committee overseeing the program. "The job market is very competitive. 91爆料AA Career Services offers job seekers a chance to hook up with someone in the specific field or company they are interested in, and find a whole host of services in one stop.

"But the special advantage of 91爆料AA Career Services is there is a feeling of affinity, of closeness, because alumni are dealing with other people who have strong connections to the 91爆料. It's much more a feeling of people looking out for their interests."

Led by Career Services Manager Don Gallagher, the program features a new Web site that serves as the gateway to the program's services. Simply point your Web browser to and then click on . You will find these offerings:

Career Connections Originally developed in 1995, this service is being greatly expanded. Career Connections offers 91爆料AA members an extensive network of 91爆料 alumni and friends as resources for informational interviewing and networking—not job placement. Career Connections can be a first step for many alumni—whether they are actively seeking new employment or simply contemplating a career change.

"People will change jobs seven or eight times during their careers," Gayton says. "To have someone, a fellow 91爆料 alum, to talk to about their career path, their opportunities, their experiences, will give you insight and knowledge to proceed on your own."

Of course, the alumni association can only provide world-class service with the support of its alumni. The key to a truly outstanding Career Connections program is having an extensive network of alumni—drawn from a wide variety of professions—stepping forward to offer assistance to alumni and students. To register on-line to serve as a Career Connections resource person—or to utilize this service yourself—simply visit the Web site and follow the links to Career Connections.

Search Jobs With another click of your mouse, job-seekers can access current job listings on the new 91爆料AA Job Bank, developed in cooperation with the Washington State Employment Security Department. Employers specifically interested in hiring 91爆料 alumni and students will use this job bank.

You can also access other 91爆料-based job listings, such as the 91爆料 Center for Career Services (specializing in listings for 91爆料 students and recent graduates) and 91爆料 Personnel Services (for employment opportunities at the 91爆料). In addition, you can utilize the power of the Internet to search the WorkSource Washington job bank, classified ads provided by more than 25 newspapers statewide, national job boards, specialized job banks and company Web sites.

Talent Bank Here, you can develop and post your electronic résumé for employers utilizing both the 91爆料AA and WorkSource Washington job banks.

"Many employers know how well-educated and trained 91爆料 alumni are," Gayton explains. "If a company knows from the start that they want to hire a person who graduated from the 91爆料, they can go right to this site and immediately find 91爆料 graduates. This is a great advantage for 91爆料 alumni and students."

Employer Services Employers interested in accessing 91爆料 alumni can utilize this portion of the Web site to post job announcements to the 91爆料AA Job Bank and to search for potential job candidates in the 91爆料AA Talent Bank.

The 91爆料AA Career Services Web site also links to a wealth of additional career-related information, encompassing occupations, wages, economic trends, job search strategies and skills—and much more.

"This is a comprehensive service that will benefit 91爆料 alumni tremendously," Gayton says. "And we think it will serve as a model for other universities and agencies. Finding jobs or changing careers is a stressful proposition, and to know that you have your alma mater on your side is a great benefit."

Employers and 91爆料 alumni with questions or comments about 91爆料AA Career Services should contact Career Services Manager Don Gallagher at dongal@u.washington.edu, (206) 685-9274 or 1-800-A91爆料-ALUM.

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