HOT JOBS UPDATED

September 3rd, 2010

Happy Labor Day Weekend! The HOT JOBS column on ThunderLink has been updated with new entry level jobs all over the country. I also have 3 jobs which were sent in by alums. If you’re still looking and want an immediate connection, please send me a note: ita.fischer@wheaton.edu

Marketing & Communications Director

June 3rd, 2010

Cornerstone Marketing & Communications Director

Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago (CCCOC) is a full service psychological and counseling agency located just north of the Loop in Chicago. CCCOC’s staff are Master’s and Doctoral level Christian professionals. CCCOC strives to reflect Christ’s model as the Great Physician and serve as an agent of healing, providing psychotherapy, training, seminars and assessments to the adults, couples, children, adolescents, families, groups, churches and schools of all income levels of our local community.

The Marketing & Communications Coordinator seeks to communicate the mission and vision of Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago to current and potential partners, donors and constituents.

Bachelor’s degree required. Candidates should have a minimum of one year of experience in marketing and exposure to or participation in Christian ministry or service. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, HTML and CSS required. Successful candidates will be strong communicators with excellent writing, verbal, interpersonal and high technical skills. Candidates should be well organized, goal‐oriented individuals with a high level of energy. Applicants must be comfortable in a fast‐paced, collegial and entrepreneurial environment and able to function with a minimum amount of daily direction. This individual will be socially adept, deeply principled and will demonstrate a commitment to CCCOC’s mission, goals and programs with the highest professional standards.

CCCOC offers a supportive, flexible and fun working environment, and the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of its clients. CCCOC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, willing to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities.

For a Detailed Job Description: 2010 Cornerstone Marketing Communications Coordinator

Admin Asst Non-Prof: Chicago

June 3rd, 2010

Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago

Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago (CCCOC) is a full service psychological and counseling agency located just north of the Loop in Chicago. CCCOC’s staff are Master’s and Doctoral level Christian professionals. CCCOC strives to reflect Christ’s model as the Great Physician and serve as an agent of healing, providing psychotherapy, training, seminars and assessments to the adults, couples, children, adolescents, families, groups, churches and schools of all income levels of our local community.

Successful candidates will be well organized, goal‐oriented individuals with a high level of energy and comfort in a fast‐paced, collegial and entrepreneurial environment. This individual will be socially adept, deeply principled and will demonstrate a commitment to CCCOC’s mission, goals and programs with the highest professional standards.

CCCOC offers a supportive, flexible and fun working environment, and the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of its clients. CCCOC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, willing to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities.

Detailed Job Description: 2010 Cornerstone Administrative Assistant

Entry Level Medical Equip Sales: MN

June 2nd, 2010

Stryker Medical Equipment

Stryker, a medical device organization, has an opportunity  to work as a Sales Consultant in the Midwest (most likely in the Mpls/St Paul area).  They are developing a Sales Associate program and would value the opportunity to speak with qualified candidates

This particular unit sells orthopedic implants related to Joint replacement, Trauma and Sports.

Compensation starts at $45K with full benefits.

They are looking for Sales Associates who possess these skills:

  • Great relationship-builder
  • Servant’s heart
  • Great communicator (some of this can be developed/some cannot)
    • probing open-ended questions
    • listening
    • clear/concise responses
  • Problem-solver/Strategic-thinker
  • Persistent;
    • Finds creative solutions to get past a “no”
    • This is a very difficult yet ultimately very rewarding field if you are willing to pay the price and take a long-term view.
  • Sees occupation as a “lifestyle” and not a “job”.
    • We put work in its proper place, but in no manner, shape or form is this a “9-5”

If you’re interested, send your resume to ita.fischer@wheaton.edu

7 Reasons you’re not getting the job

May 13th, 2010

Re-post by Karen Burns, On Wednesday May 12, 2010, 11:08 am EDT

If you’re job hunting you’re surely aware of the most egregious and common no-nos: showing up for the interview ten minutes late; answering your phone during the interview; handing over a resume riddled with typos; using a silly-sounding E-mail address; failing to demonstrate you’ve researched the employer; bad-mouthing your last boss; neglecting to follow up. You’re not doing any of that, are you? Of course not.

But you may not have considered some of the less-discussed, under-the-radar issues. Give this list a look and ask yourself, “Do any of these sound like me?”

1. You have unreasonable expectations. Everybody wants the perfect job. But if your criteria are too high, if you’re being too demanding, you may well remain unemployed. Nobody wants to be told to compromise, but the fact is that much of life involves just that, at least temporarily. Analyze your wants and needs. Which are must haves? Which are negotiable? Which can be put on hold?

2. You’re relying too much on one search technique. Maybe you are only applying online, or only networking, or only using employment agencies, or only approaching companies that you know are hiring. Don’t limit yourself to just one job-search method. Try them all. Cast a wide net, continue to build your connections, get creative.

3. You use the word “I” too often in your cover letter. The most effective way to endear yourself to potential employers is to put the focus more on them than on you. Show you’ve done your homework and understand what your target companies are seeking. Then tell them how you can fill those needs.

4. You are not demonstrating long-term potential. We get caught up in the moment. We need a job now. But employers, the good ones at least, tend to think long term. They want to know not only how you will contribute today but in the future, too. That “Where do you see yourself in five years?” question is not just for drill. They really want to know.

5. You are unknowingly repeating mistakes. After interviews, are you taking the time to review and analyze them? Many times the reason you don’t get a job is beyond your control, and, in fact, has nothing to do with you, but not always. Trying to understand why the answer was “No” may help you to fine tune your approach.

6. You have not rehearsed. You may hesitate to rehearse answers to the most common questions. You don’t want to sound canned. You want to be yourself. But consider the benefits of creating great answers to those questions you hear the most–short, vivid, three-sentence answers brimming with examples and facts–and practicing them until you can speak with conviction and confidence.

7. You put your job search on hold while waiting to hear back. Don’t we all fall into this trap at one time or another? You’ve had a super couple of interviews with your dream employer. You just know you’re going to get “the call” any day now. You think, I’m going to hold off until I hear back; after all, I deserve a little break. Well, no doubt you do deserve a little break–but don’t. Keep on networking, applying, interviewing, and researching until you have a firm job offer in hand.

Looking for work is an enormous project. In many ways it’s more difficult, and takes more energy, than even the most demanding job. So, in the midst of it all, find a way to nurture yourself. Keep on fine tuning and strengthening your approach. And hang in there.

Karen Burns is the author of the illustrated career advice book The Amazing Adventures of Working Girl: Real-Life Career Advice You Can Actually Use, recently released by Running Press.

Still looking for a job?

May 11th, 2010

If you are still looking for a job, we’ve got two excellent opportunities that just came to our attention.

  1. Ennis Knupp Financial Analyst, Chicago
    Must excel in analytical thinking.  For the job description, send e-mail to ita.fischer@wheaton.edu, Subject:  Ennis
  2. CSC Technology Consultant, Nationwide
    Don’t let the technology tag freak you out.  Before the economic downturn, CSC used to hire many Wheaton Liberal Arts grads.  They are looking for fit, not major.  If you are interested, send e-mail to ita.fischer@wheaton.edu, Subject:  CSC

Senior Celebration Thursday & Friday

May 6th, 2010

Congratulations, Graduate!  You’re done!

Career Services wants to celebrate by toasting your achievement with some snacks and a little “bubbly” at the Career Services office.

We’re also running episodes of Dirty Jobs all day on our 52″ LCD Screen.

PT Paid Marketing in Wheaton

May 4th, 2010

Job Title: Marketer, Administrator, Web Manager

Description: American Telephone & Data, a local family owned and operated business based in Wheaton,  is looking for a reliable, self motivated individual to work part time days Mon-Fri.  The primary role of this position will be to assist the rest of the planning & development team in a coordinated effort to plan and follow through with specific marketing campaigns, generate sales leads, assist in putting together various proposals (both large and small scale) and general computer and IT skills are a must.  Web and image design skills are also a plus but not a necessity. Work hours are flexible, between business hours of 8am and 5pm, with some flexibility in order to work around mission trips and class schedules if applicable.

Qualified candidates should send resume via email to  andrewj@atdtelco.com

  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Pay: around $10 hourly
  • Part Time Flexible

Paid Real Estate Internship

April 27th, 2010

Commercial Real Estate Company

Studley, a Commercial Real Estate Company in Chicago has a paid summer internship for a student who can take initiative and can thrive in a dynamic corporate environment.  If you are interested in Commercial Real Estate as a potential career, this is an excellent opportunity.

This position is currently held by an alum so if you are a self motivated person and are interested in applying then send your résumé to ita.fischer@wheaton.edu Subject:  Studley.

PT to FT Jr. High Ministry Position

April 27th, 2010

Stay tuned, Seniors…today, we just had THREE employers call us about job openings.  Here’s the first one.

  • Quick Description: Manage and direct Jr. High Ministry
  • Location: Downers Grove, IL
  • Status: Part time moving towards full time in the Fall
  • Salary/Wage: Salaried
  • Job Category: Student ministries
  • Career Level: Entry level-Experienced
  • Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree (required)

For a detailed description:    Campus Life Jr. High Position

Send résumés to deborah.carlson@wheaton.edu