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The Career Development Intern (CDI) program is designed to provide valuable paraprofessional experience to CDIs while assisting the Career Center in meeting the needs of University of Georgia students, alumni, and employers. Career Development Interns are integral members of our staff, serving as peer mentors and campus leaders who promote career development and seek to increase students' awareness of career development issues and the services of the Career Center.
Benefits of this program include:
· Two-semester commitment to work 10 hours each week at $6.00 per hour.
· In depth training and instruction in job search strategies, interviewing, and advanced resume
and cover letter writing strategies.
· Networking opportunities with employers and alumni.
· Access to all resources of the Career Center including Career Consultants, self-assessment
tools, computer software, and internet programs.
· Development of peer mentoring and presentation skills.
· Opportunity to apply creative abilities to a dynamic working environment.
Required Qualifications: Successful candidates will have a high level of motivation for work with students, enthusiasm about learning and mentoring others in the career development process, and a desire to develop career planning and job search skills. Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work well with others in individual and group settings is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Students with prior employment experience or leadership and student involvement experience are preferred. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
The Career Development Interns selection process takes place in spring semester each year.
Contact Penny Benton at pes@uga.edu or (706) 542-3375 with any questions.
The Career Development Internship Program is made possible through the generous support of Philip Morris, U.S.A.
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