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Career Development Internship

The Career Development Intern (CDI) program is designed to provide valuable paraprofessional experience while assisting the Career Center in meeting the needs of University of Georgia students, alumni, and employers. Career Development Interns are integral members of the Career Center staff.  CDIs serve as peer mentors by critiquing student resumes and cover letters during walk-in hours, and assisting staff with career-related events.  The CDIs also serve as campus leaders by conducting outreach projects to increase awareness and knowledge of Career Center services to the student body. In the fall semester, the CDI team will develop a program/event to increase students awareness of career development issues. In the spring, each CDI will lead an individual project of his/her choosing to enhance Career Center services and resources.

Opportunities of the CDI program include:

  • Two-semester commitment to work 10 hours each week at $7.25 per hour
  • In depth training and instruction in job search strategies, interviewing, and advanced resume and cover letter writing strategies
  • Access to all resources of the Career Center including Career Consultants and self-assessment tools
  • Networking opportunities with employers and alumni
  • Development of peer mentoring and presentation skills
  • Opportunity to apply creative abilities to a dynamic working environment
  • Establish a mentor/mentee relationship with a Career Consultant

Required Qualifications:

  • High level of motivation to work with students
  • Passion to serve as a peer mentor for UGA students and to assist students in career development needs
  • Self-motivated, able to complete tasks, and plan programs in a timely manner without constant supervision
  • Desire to go above and beyond to help students develop career planning and job search skills
  • Must be creative and willing to step out of comfort zone
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work well with others in individual and group settings
  • Strong desire to market and publicize Career Center to student body
  • MUST commit to intern both Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 semesters
  • Student will be a sophomore, junior, or senior in Fall 2011

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Students with prior employment experience or leadership and student involvement experience
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Want to Learn More about the CDI program at the Career Center?

Check out the CDI blog at http://ugacareercenter.wordpress.com/ or email cdi@uga.edu

We are now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 CDI Team!
To apply, fill out the 2012-2013 CDI  application and send to CDI@uga.edu along with your resume and cover letter. Applications accepted until Friday, March 16, 2012 at 5PM.