DePaul students share their experiences as they manage their financial, career and academic paths
29June2009
Posted by Kate under: Kate; Martin.
This year at Premiere DePaul (orientation for incoming students) Financial Fitness is asking students to put on their best Ben Franklin face to show their support. We hope to feature our favorite picture in the Financial Fitness Quarterly! Here are our two favorites from today:
Check out all of the photos from today’s fair on our facebook page!
26June2009
Posted by Kate under: Kate.
The summer is easily one of the best times to establish your entertainment channels. Since school has been out, I’ve been to the beach half-a-dozen times, to friends’ apartments a few times, and the farmers market once. I’m already looking for new things to do. Since I’m only working part time, those new haunts and activities had better be budget friendly. And when I say budget friendly, I really mean free (or at least free-ish).
While borrowing DePaul internet I found a couple of good websites for exploring the city for next to nothing. This is an interesting site where Chicagoans are encouraged to share their favorite places around the city. Why not check out their suggestions and then do as the locals do? For a touristier approach check out MSN City Guides. You can plan your own city adventure. I love the feature where you can search for events by price category. Obviously I tend to favor the under $20 one.
In the spirit of giving credit where it’s due, a good friend of mine told me about this. Trust me, it’s worth a click even if you don’t consider yourself a hipster.
And by the way, you guys should let me know about your favorite Chicago activities, especially if they’re cheap. Happy hunting!
9June2009
Posted by Kate under: Kate.
Today I woke up with a cold-ish-cough-thing. It’s definitely a result of finals week mixed with weather that is just plain inappropriate for June. I think that I might have woken up all of my roommates with the coughing. Also I managed to put on brown sandals with my black pants. Bad move. Especially since I’m hanging out with the best friend today and she tends to call me out on such things. Besides all this, the phone keeps ringing… and it’s not my phone. Honestly I don’t even know who it belongs to. It just appeared here, and now it’s ringing.
But honestly, this is all fine. Because of one thing.
I bought super affordable tickets to NY this morning! Seriously, travel is cheap right now. Especially if you do your research. Try kayak.com, it’s my favorite travel site. Now if I would only hear back about my study abroad application…
8June2009
Posted by Career Center under: Guest Blogs.
NACE research confirms - students who use their campus career centers are better off securing post-graduate employment. NACE, the National Association of Colleges and Employers, in their 2009 Student Survey found that 19.7% of 2009 college graduates who have applied for a job have found one. However, the likelihood of finding a job increases when students make use of their career center. The research indicates that 26% of the students of the Class of 2009 who have applied for a job and have made significant use of their career center have secured a job for after graduation. Makes sense, doesn’t it?
What can DePaul’s Career Center do for you?
And that’s not all. Visit the DePaul Career Center today to develop your personal job search strategy.
26May2009
Posted by Career Center under: Guest Blogs.
By Mel Safford, Loop Career Center Operations Intern
Whether seeking a walk-in resume critique with the Peer Career Advisors, looking to get a head start on applying for an on-campus job or internship in the fall, or trying to plan or strategize for your job search, stop by the Loop or Lincoln Park offices during the summer hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Even if you’ve graduated, Career Center services are still within your reach!
On Monday, June 15, The Career Center is hosting the Just in Time Job Fair at the Lincoln Park Campus in the Student Center room 120. Don’t miss this opportunity to interact with top employers–including temporary employment agencies and post-graduation volunteer opportunities! Recruiters from a variety of industries will be seeking all majors and experience levels. This new fair is deliberately held following commencement weekend in the hopes to connect DePaul candidates to immediate opportunities. The program also includes on-site practice interviews, resume critiques, career development workshops, job search tools, and more! For more information, visit http://depaul.erecruiting.com.
Career advisors on both campuses are here all summer long to help you in your career planning. During the school year it can be quite difficult to find a time around your busy schedule to focus your attention on your personal career plan. Because of this, the summer is a great time to consider your post-graduation future and start planning your career roadmap! Even if you’ve graduated and still need some help securing post-graduate opportunities, all career center services remain available to you for a whole year. However, there are Career Center services that become limited after one year after graduation and some that are available beyond the one year mark.
The Financial Fitness program, conveniently located in both SAC 192 and DPC 9500, is offering a range of workshops this summer including Create Your Money Plan, Money Management 101, Managing Your Debt Load, Debt 101: Credit Card and School Loan Basics, and Post-Graduation Money Matters. Financial Fitness advisors are also available in both the Lincoln Park and Loop campuses for individual financial management appointments. Summer is a great time to earn some extra cash. Make sure it’s not for nothing!
Whether seeking additional help in finding an internship or wanting to learn more about the Career Center’s many programs, look out for workshop opportunities this summer. Summer is also a great time to sharpen your skills. Learn about networking, negotiating, work values and more!
20May2009
Posted by Kate under: Kate.
I realized a few hours ago while sitting with my promo board focusing on student loans, that no one cares much about loan repayment on such a beautiful day as today. Plus no one likes to stop at promo tables anyway.
A friend of mine did stop by however, with an interesting proposition on how to pay off those loans. I do not think I will mention it here, however, it did get me thinking. Summer would be a great time to get creative and be proactive about paying back those loans.
I will certainly be hitting up Craigslist for some potential seasonal money making, working at festivals and city events perhaps. I read an article about how some people like to sell things. Chicago is a good place to sell things I think: popsicles at the beach, water bottles outside of music festivals, umbrellas on Michigan Ave during a thunder storm. I’m not really the entrepreneurial type though. Baby sitting is good though, house/pet sitting would be even better. Lots of people need their kids taken care of during the out of school months.
But anyway, next week in LPC and the following week in the Loop, look out for the Financial Fitness crew with some refreshing summer money advice and a surprise treat. Intrigued now aren’t you?
6May2009
Posted by Kate under: Kate.
So it turns out that I am staying in Chicago for the summer. This morning my roommates texted to tell me that the apartment that we looked at on Sunday will soon be ours. Ok fine, theirs. I won’t technically be signing the lease, nor will I technically be paying my fair share. But in my defense, I won’t really have my own room either.
This leads me to the little piece of wisdom that I hope you glean from this posting: Want to save money? Make friends. Friends that let you sleep on their floor, use their meal plan, and borrow their clothes. On this last point it is important to try to find friends that wear the same size as you.
I have also heard of friends who get you desk receptionist jobs, help with calculus, and lend you CDs.
Oh and here’s a good friend that offers all kinds of free financial resources.
24April2009
Posted by Career Center under: Guest Blogs.
By Grace Anderson, Communications Assistant, Career and Money Management
Has the financial crisis affected you? As part of a city-wide initiative, called Money Smart Week, to financially educate the citizens of Chicago, DePaul’s Financial Fitness Program hosted “The Financial Crisis and You” workshop on April 21. The workshop covered new ways to attain money for educational funding, reviewed the major causes of the recession, and explained ways to secure money during these times.
Sound intriguing? There is still time to get in on the city’s Money Smart events this weekend. Check out the schedule of opportunities for Money Smart Week Chicago. You can search by date.
15April2009
Posted by Marianne under: Marianne.
It is SENIOR SEASON here at the Career Center. With the current economy, I would have to say that this is one of the worst times to graduate. Speaking as a senior, I understand the reality that I, and so many of my peers, are in.
However, we have our own stimulus plan going on at the Career Center because many of our services and events are being tailored toward the Senior Class. We have the Mobile Career Center initiative starting soon so watch out for tables all over campus, not just outside the Career Center. Additionally, we have started the Senior Season Quick Stop which are daily walk in hours specifically for Seniors who need help job hunting.
The Visual Art and Digital Design Forum is on Tuesday April 21st from 4-6 in the Lincoln Park Student Center Room 120. This is yet another great networking opportunity for students majoring in Animation, Art/Art History, Communication, Digital Cinema, Interactive Media and all of the other majors related to the design field.
Wondering how to get that job you’ve been dreaming of? Nervous about the interview? One of my fellow Peer Career Advisors found this wonderful article provided by the Wall Street Journal. It has tons of advice that I didn’t even know about. Take a look!
As always, the Career Center staff is available to answer any questions you might have. During times like these, it is important to take advantage of as many resources as possible. Although I am going to graduate school in the fall, many of my friends are looking for jobs and are somewhat panicked about the odds that they will find something they will enjoy. All I can do is provide the resources available to me and help my friend or peer become that much more marketable.
Good luck to everyone on the job hunt!
14April2009
Posted by Kate under: Kate.
The Financial Fitness office has been buzzing about Chicago’s Money Smart Week 2009 since we’ve been planning our own DePaul Financial Fitness celebration. Although we wanted to bring Six Flags Great America to the DePaul quad for you all, that wasn’t exactly within our budget. However, we have been planning some exciting events in addition to our workshop offerings for MSW (April 20th-April 24th) including:
Post-Graduation Money Matters Workshop on 4/20 at 4pm-5pm in SAC 151. Register or walk-in.
The Financial Crisis and You Workshop on 4/21 at 12pm-1pm in DPC 9500. Register or walk-in.
Mingle! Munch! Money! (free food and raffle entry) on 4/22 at 2pm-3pm in Munroe. Register.
Workshop Express on 4/22 at 11am-12pm in Student Center 220. Stop by with your financial questions!
Fun with Financial Fitness (games and prizes) on 4/23 from 1pm-5pm in the Student Center, 2nd floor. Stop by!
I hope to see you all throughout the week!
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