Employment Prescreening – Drug, Credit, DMV and Myspace Problems    © Cici Mattiuzzi  11/31/08

In the midst of your college days, it is hard to think about the consequences of your recreational activities.  After all, most people in college are young, on their own, and answering to no one. For most college students, there is no one depending on you.  But at a certain point, everyone has to grow up and stop engaging in high-risk behaviors. Breaking a leg snow boarding, getting arrested for drunk driving, going bankrupt for spending indiscretions, or being rejected from a job after testing positive on a drug test are sobering and maturing experiences.  

Companies are definitely hiring, and for some students, job offers will be coming in fast and furiously.  That’s a good thing, but there can be some obstacles that need to be removed.  Now is the time to clean up any problems in your background.  There is hardly an issue that I have not seen that cannot be cleaned up.  There is hardly a mess bigger than failing to clean something up thinking that no one will ever know. Companies will find any and all things you have to hide.  

Companies are testing for drug use and they are using increasingly sophisticated methods to detect not only your drug use, but also your exposure to drugs at parties you may have attended where drugs were being used. You should expect to have your urine, your blood and even your hair tested.  Even if you are not using marijuana yourself, your hair can retain the drug if you are present where it was being smoked. (Companies are also checking credit and criminal records). 

Here is how it will happen.  You think it will be weeks before you are hired.  You meet with a company at a job fair, there is a positive connection and you go for an interview.  You interview well, and you are given an offer on the spot or in a day or two.  All of a sudden, you are in a dilemma.  As soon as you accept the offer, you will be required to go for a drug test, your credit history will be reviewed, your DMV records will be reviewed and your MySpace space will be invaded!  You were at a party and you smoked marijuana last weekend, and Bam!  It strikes you.  You will not be able to pass the drug test.

A positive drug test is definitely a deal breaker.  No one will hire you after you test positive.  The risks are just too high.  After you are employed, you can be fired for drug use. No company wants to incur the costs of having a drug user on board and many test their employees randomly.  It is not just about your performance at work.   They are also concerned about the cost of your health care if you are going to endanger yourself.

Drug tests are not your only problem.  One student reported that he had had a $67,000 job offer withdrawn for a DUI he had failed to clean up with the driver training course he thought he didn’t have time to take.  That same student had a credit problem for failing to payoff a credit card three years earlier.  I also had a student who was "interrogated" by Hewlett Packard for his edgy comments on his senior project blog. After a full day of fabulous interviewing the promising job prospects were dashed by the closing interview where his blog was reviewed in detail.

What should you do right now? Grow up!  Stop taking drugs!  Stop hanging around people who do! If you drink, do so in moderation, and under no circumstances should you drive, even if you have had only a little alcohol.  If you have credit problems, clean them up now!  Sanitize your Internet presence immediately.  If you don’t know how to fix your Internet image find a geek to help you!

If you do have an immediate situation that is going to give you heartache, come in to my office immediately and I we will talk about the best course of action.  There are things you can do before you accept the offer.  Once you have accepted the offer, things move too fast to do anything.

FROM:     Charles B. Reed, CSU Chancellor
          Lillian Taiz, president, California Faculty Association
          Pat Gantt, president, CSU Employees Union
          Floyd Anscombe, president, Union of American Physicians and Dentists
          James Banks, president, United Auto Workers
          Charles Goetzl, president, Academic Professionals of California
          Sgt. Jim Procida, president, State University Police Association

RE:       CSU Budget

As we begin a new year at the California State University, it is clear that 2008 will present significant budget challenges for the CSU system.  Faced with a growing $14.5 billion state budget deficit, Governor Schwarzenegger has proposed a $312.9 million cut to the CSU budget approved by the board of trustees for the 2008-09 fiscal year.  The proposed budget fails to fund access for 10,000 students and puts at risk our ability to provide quality education for the nearly 450,000 students already enrolled.

In the face of these proposed budget reductions, the CSU community - faculty, students, staff, alumni, administrators and the Board of Trustees - have agreed to work together to advocate that the legislature and the Governor consider alternative solutions.  We are all alarmed by the $386.1 million reduction to the CSU budget consisting of the Governor’s unallocated cut of $312.9 million and the $73.2 million necessary to avoid a 10 percent student fee increase in the 2008-09 academic year.

This funding reduction comes only three years after our budget was reduced by over $500 million during the 2002-03 and 2004-05 fiscal years, which led to significantly reduced student access, as well as a dramatic increase in student fees.  History will likely be repeated if the Governor’s proposed CSU budget reductions are sustained by the legislature.

Some policymakers believe that we should "live within our means" without new taxes and that resources to fund public services should be generated by a stronger California economy.  As you know, the CSU is California’s economic engine, strengthening the economy by graduating 90,000 students into the state’s workforce every year.

We play a major role in the state’s workforce in the areas of nursing, teaching, agriculture, business, public administration, and engineering.  The CSU returns $4.41 to California’s economy annually for every $1 invested by the state.  Given the state’s General Fund condition, we believe investing in the CSU is a smart solution to address the state’s fiscal deficit.

Working together, the CSU community is urging the legislature and the Governor to support alternative options to maintain the state’s investment in California’s economic engine -- the CSU.  We are also asking the legislature and the Governor to find other sources of revenue - other than higher fees for our students and their families - as a way to support the CSU budget.  There needs to be a more balanced budget approach that considers the CSU as a valuable investment in the future economy of California.

We would like to ask all members of the CSU community to help us advocate for the California State University by writing to your legislators, talking with your friends, and making your voice heard about the importance of restoring our budget and protecting the state’s investment in higher education.  As the budget process proceeds, we will be asking you to join us in our efforts to ensure that the CSU gets the budget our students and California deserves.

Career Day 2008, On Monday, March 10, 2008 now has 124 companies registered!

COMPANIES ARE HIRING FOR STUDENT AND CAREER POSITIONS!

List of Companies is at http://www.ecs.csus.edu/career.

Check out the list on our web site!!!  There is something for everyone-FRESHMEN THROUGH GRAD STUDENTS AND ALUMNI!!! 

We survey these companies about hiring plans and they have reported a total of 3607 openings!!!

Be sure to get your resume, portfolio, and interview outfit before then... You have plenty of warning!

All four sections of my 1 unit Career Planning Class EEE/CE/ME 194 and CS 192 all have spaces for students who want to add! 

THE OUTLOOK:

I expect hiring to continue at least thorough the first half of 2008.  The economy is contracting rapidly though it does not seem to be evenly spread across all sectors.  Some segments are harder hit.  The economy is like musical chairs, when the music stops, you want to have a seat!  Don’t waste time procrastinating!  Get in before things slow down.  Use Career Day 2008 to get a job- student or career!!!

DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT!  PREPARE!  BE THERE!    

ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJORS:

I am adding students for one more week to my Career Planning Classes.  Don’t miss this opportunity to figure out how to plan where to start your life after graduation!  Learn how to thrive in good as well as bad economic times.

Get Ready to Start Your Career!

1 unit- 1 hour, 1 day a week to plan what you are going to do for the rest of your life!

All sections are adding- just show up with add form or add on-line!

Topics Include: Career Planning, Strengths Assessment, Goal Setting, Job Search Strategy, Interview Techniques, Resume Writing, Portfolio Construction, Salary Negotiating, Long Term Career Success and Survival Strategies

CE/EEE/ME194 (1 unit): Career Planning in Engineering and Engineering Technology 
3 Class Sections offered: 

CE/EEE/ME 194 - 3 sections
M - 8am to 8:50 RVR 1002
T - 8am to 8:50 RVR 1008
T - 2pm to 2:50 RVR 1002
W - 3pm to 3:50 RVR 1002


CSC 192 (1 unit): Career Planning for Computer Science Professionals
Th - 2pm to 2:20 RVR 1002

Received this info today:

ECC delivers engineering, construction, and environmental solutions to complex challenges facing Government and commercial organizations worldwide.
 
ECC is sponsoring an Information Session, on  campus this Today, Thursday, January 31st. We hope to meet and discuss with you internship and entry level positions within our company in Construction management, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
 
Information Session…
 
When: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, January 31, 2008
 
Where: Alpine Hall, Room 138
 
Please stop by to learn more about ECC opportunities and to pick up a few free goodies!
 

To All:

It is officially the first day of the spring 2008 semester and with the New Year brings exciting events for the CSUS Power Engineering Society.  This semester our organization is holding its first Industry Here For You (IHFY) forum.  This event was tailored to assist students in making critical career decisions.  With so many different fields within the power engineering industry and the heavy school workload, many students do not have the time to determine what they want to do with their degrees.  By bringing representatives from different fields of power engineering and allowing students to inquire about their professions, the CSUS PES believes this will assist students in applying their degrees. 

The IHFY forum will be taking place on February 12th, 2008 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm.  The event will be located in the CSUS Union on the third floor inside the Delta Suite.  Food and beverages will be provided for all attendees.  This event is open to everyone, but due to space constraints, there will only be approximately 50-60 seats.  Large organizations such as the Pacific Gas and Electric Company and the California Energy Commission will be present the day of the IHFY.  We are expecting 6-7 industry representatives to be on campus from the two hours listed above answering questions students may have about the work they do.  All names of participating companies/organizations will be listed on our website, www.csus.edu/org/pes/index.html, a few days before the event.

During this first week of school the CSUS PES will be recruiting new members in front of Santa Clara Hall.  Our booth will have officers on hand to answer any questions you may have about the Industry Here For You forum.  You can also reach us at  CSUSPES@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns.  We look forward to answering any questions you may have about the organization or our events.

Best Regards,

David Thai

CSUS PES Chair

Cal Poly has announced a summer study abroad program in Munich (July 14 - August 14, 2008) in Mechatronics.  The host institution is the University of Applied Science in Munich.  Students in Mechanical Engineering and Automotive Engineering from California (and from Germany) may apply.  The program is supported by the Bavaria California Technology Center.  The program fee of 1,600 Euros covers tuition for the German language class and for two of three courses from the list below as well as housing.  Classes offered are:
 
•Thermodynamics (3 credits)
•Automotive Mechatronics (3 credits)
•Design of Lightweight Structure – Machine and Structural Design (3 credits)
•German Language and German Culture and Intercultural Studies (4 credits)
•German Language (2.5. credits)
 
The application deadline is February 29, 2008.  More information is available at the Office of Global Education, Lassen 2304, and at  www.hm.edu/summerschool.
 
Monica Freeman, Ph.D.
Coordinator, International Programs
Fulbright Advisor
President-Elect, Phi Beta Delta, Honor Society for International Scholars
Global Education
California State University, Sacramento
6000 J Street
Sacramento, California  95819-6012
U.S.A.

Hello Cici,
 
I hope things are going well for you.  School just started, so I though I’d drop you a line to let you know that DTL Mori Seiki is hiring for mechanical engineering positions, and I have enclosed the job ad. (Posted on JETX)
 
The developmental analysis team is expanding very quickly. We searching for talented mechanical engineers who have interest in applying their Finite Element Analysis to the design development of CNC manufacturing machine tools.  

There is also room for growth in our Unit design team as well.  The Unit design team is looking for qualified candidates interested in applying their design knowledge to the development of supporting mechanical devices used on CNC manufacturing machine tools.  
 
The work conducted here at DTL Mori Seiki is very challenging yet very rewarding.  There is potential for internships for passionate/motivated candidates as well.  Candidates should be able to provide proficiency in areas listed on the job description.  
 
Please have interested candidates send a resume. Candidates may also contact me for more information.  
jmacdonald@moriseiki.com
 
Thank you,
 
Jim Macdonald
Mechanical Engineer
Digital Technology Laboratory
www.dtlab.com



Mechanical Engineer (West Sacramento)


Digital Technology Laboratory Corporation, located in Sacramento, California is a subsidiary of Mori Seiki Co. LTD, one of the largest machine tool manufacturers in the world. Our mission is to provide advanced manufacturing and machine technology for CNC machine tools. Due to growth we are currently offering a mechanical engineering position for a highly skilled, self-motivated person to perform structural and thermal analysis. The applicant must be highly knowledgeable in mechanical design fundamentals and have a strong background in static and dynamic analysis of mechanical systems. Requirements include 3D CAD proficiency and FEM experience. Specific ability in Solid Edge, IDEAS, ASTRAN, MEScope, FEMTools, MSC ADAMS, Fluent, ICEM, CNC Machine tools, and/or Japanese are considered advantages.

Responsibilities include static and dynamic structural analysis along with thermal analysis of new and existing CNC machine tool systems and subsystems. This person will work with mechanical an electrical design teams to optimize and verify product. Tasks involve use of digital analysis software and CAD software, documentation of results, and planning and implementing of physical test and machine verification.

A BS degree in mechanical engineering. Would consider an internship for highly motivated canidate.

For immediate consideration, please e-mail your resume to Jenna Carlson at 
 jcarlson@moriseiki.com.

Get your foot in the door at the California Franchise Tax Board

Position Title:  Student Assistant Classification: Student Assistant 
 
Location  Sacramento Central Office Section/Unit: Internal Web and Administrative 
Systems/793 
Salary Range:  $8.09-$10.78 Number of Vacancies: 1 
Job Description: (includes typical duties) 
The student assistant will act as an assistant to the IT Initiatives Coordinators for the Technology Services Division. The student will perform various clerical tasks including the registration to recruitment events and training, corresponding to candidates, answering candidates inquiries, attend recruitment events and all other clerical duties associated with supporting the IT Initiatives programs. The student will prepare for the recruitment events, order supplies, organize recruitment materials and prepare proper paperwork for 
payment.  The IT Recruitment Student Assistant is a member of the Department Recruiting Team and FTB IT Recruitment Committee. 
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 
• Be enrolled in college as a full or part-time student (6 or more units).  
• Grade point average of 2.0 or higher. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Good analytical skills and the ability to think logically and creatively. 
• Integrity, initiative, dependability, tact, good judgment and courtesy. 
       Ability to work in a team environment and independently. 
Desirable Experience/Qualifications: 
 
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines. 
• Familiarity with technology. 
       Experience with Microsoft Office Products. 
Mail or hand deliver your application by: 2/7/2008                                
Contact Person: Sally Bennett 
Telephone Number: (916) 845-3823/ (916) 718-2386 
Address/Room Number: Exam Unit, PO Box 550, Sacramento CA 95812-0550  
Special Instruction: FTB Employees Hand Deliver or Route To Sally Bennett   

STUDENT JOB BULLETIN - 84501
 
California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs
Website Development and Maintenance
 
The mission of the Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs is to lead efforts to reduce alcoholism, drug addiction and problem gambling in California by developing, administering and supporting prevention, treatment and recovery programs. The position listed below is available to college students currently enrolled in at least six semester or equivalent quarter units and at least a 2.0 GPA. Applicants are hired through the Foundation for California Community Colleges. Upon receipt of your application, our staff will review your qualifications and will contact you should your education and experience match the requirements of our current opening. If you are not contacted, please be aware that another candidate has been chosen for the position.
 
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The Information Management Services Division, within the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, is looking for two students to assist in the operation and maintenance of the Department’s website. The successful applicants should possess experience, and/or education with some or all of the technologies listed below as well as the ability to learn emerging technologies and business practices. Under direction of the ADP Web Administrator, the student’s primary responsibilities will include:
 
Web development, design and maintenance of the Department’s website, using strict XHTML1.0 and cascading style sheets, using the Department’s authoring tool, Adobe Dreamweaver 8 (or later version). 
Working with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) documents to create web-ready materials (HTML and PDF).
Creating and editing PDF files using Adobe Acrobat and creating and editing graphics files using Photoshop.File transfer to remote server using FTP software.
Creation of statistical web usage reports using WebTrends software.
 
Preferred Major or Courses:
Students majoring in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, management information systems, or other related fields or who possess these skills, are encouraged to apply.
 
Preferred Experience:
Working knowledge of Information Technology in general, especially as applied to the Internet and website development & maintenance.Familiarity with the fundamentals of website design, especially XHMTL and CSS coding.Experience using Adobe Dreamweaver (or similar web authoring tool), Adobe Acrobat, MS Office software, Outlook, Adobe Photoshop
 
Preferred Abilities:
 
Strong writing, editing and communication skills. Able to work independently, as well as cooperatively, in a shared work environment. Good organizational and customer service skills and work habits. Dependability. Ability to communicate well via telephone and e-mail

Pay range: Student Assistant: $ 8.40 - $11.19 per hour/ Graduate Student Assistant: $10.37-$15.70 per hour
Hours: Approximately 16 to 30 hours a week; schedule negotiable and flexible to accommodate your educational obligations.

TRANSCRIPTS AND PROOF OF ENROLLMENT ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW.
 Please submit a letter application and resume to:
 
Contact Person: 
Bob Hall, Web Administrator, (916) 323-1814 
Email your application and resume to: rhall@adp.ca.gov 
 

CA Department of Water Resources will hold interviews for: Engineer, Water Resources (Civil)

March 14, 2008 (multiple interviews times are available)

Start time: 8:30am
End time: 3:30pm

Majors Sought: CE CM EEE ME

Length of each interview: 

For position details: http://www.ecs.csus.edu/career/iss/students 

After reviewing the information  - Anne Luc will review resumes and schedule candidates for interview to be held in RVR 2006
Candidates will get a phone call or email if CA Department of Water Resources is interested in interview them!

The Procter and Gamble Company in Cincinnati, Ohio is recruiting and hiring entry level Researchers, interns, and cooperative candidates within Research and Development. This includes external (internet) as well as campus recruiting.
 
They are very interested in working with CSUS to market Researcher roles available within Procter and Gamble in Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering Technology students.  They are seeing to grow a relationship with CSUS to feed the pipeline for employment at P&G.
 
Send your resume for the following purposes:

•Be considered for Full-Time, Internship, and Cooperative positions within P&G in Cincinnati.
•Be recommended and potentially considered for Summer programs that expose students to Corporate Research and Development at P&G, give them the opportunity to network with other Science students from a variety of colleges and backgrounds and give them a first hand look at how their degrees can be utilized in Corporate America.
•Have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience during the completion of their degrees as interns and co-ops.  This will not only prepare them for employment after college, but will also increase the probability of them gaining employment with P&G (P&G hires 90% of its’ interns and co-ops following graduation).

PG is looking to fill a number of Engineering Technology roles within the next 6 months, please respond immediately  with your resume to-

Brandi Chandler
The Procter and Gamble Company
R&D Researcher Recruiting
513-983-4951
chandler.bn@pg.com

The Association For Intelligence Officers (AFIO) in the San Francisco Chapter is offering two scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each, to students who may be considering a career in intelligence.  Must be motivated individuals who can write a convincing essay (see details in attachments).  This  includes all US intelligence organizations (CIA, FBI, NSA, State Dept, DIA, Naval Intelligence, etc).  

Deadline for submission of the application and supporting documents is March 31, 2008.  Interviews will be conducted during April in San Francisco and the winners (2 @ $2,500 each) will be announced by May 31, 2008.  

2008 Scholarship Announcement

The Northern California Chapter of the Association for Intelligence Officers also known as Association of Former Intelligence Officers, announces tw0 (2) $2,500.00 scholarship awards for the 2008 school year.  

Applicants for these two scholarships need to demonstrate interest in a future government career in intelligence.  US citizenship is a requirement.

Applications should be submitted by 31 March 2008. 
Finalists will be invited for an interview by the AFIO Scholarship Board in April 2008. The two scholarship winners will be announced by May 31, 2008.

Eligible students - college Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors from within the territorial boundaries of this AFIO Northern California Chapter. A transcript including grades for the last two years of academic study completed must be submitted.

Applicants are required to submit an essay of no more than two (2) pages describing their interest in a future career in intelligence or counterintelligence.  Applicants should include details of their personal interests, foreign language skills, and extra-curricular activities in this essay.

The AFIO Scholarship Board will select the winners of this competition. Cash awards will be released upon proof of enrollment in Fall semester of 2008.  Applications, including an essay and academic transcript, and no more than two letters of reference, should be mailed to: AFIO Scholarships, c/o Fournier, 101 Galen Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94597.

 
Please note that US citizenship is mandatory for scholarship eligibility. By completing and submitting this form, you are certifying that you are a US citizen. Non-citizens will be disqualified

Last Name: (Mr./Ms) _____________________________________

First Name: _____________________  Middle Name:   ___________ 

Home Address: _________________________________________

Email Address: _________________________________________

Daytime phone: _______________ Night time phone: ___________

Current School: _________________________________________ 

Name of college/university you will be enrolled in for the Fall semester of 2008.  If you have not yet been accepted, list those schools you have applied to.


Foreign languages and degrees of reading, writing and fluency: 

   
Letters of recommendation (no more than two recommendations) from instructors or school counselors, who are aware of the applicant’s interest in a career in intelligence or counterintelligence, may be helpful in the evaluation process. Instructors or school counselors are requested to include a reply address and telephone number should follow-up contact be necessary.

Applications, and accompanying documents (transcript with two years of most recent academic grades, letters of recommendation and an essay describing the applicant’s interest in an intelligence or counterintelligence career) should be mailed no later than march 31, 2008 to the following address:

AFIO Scholarships
c/o Fournier
101 Galen Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 945978

Hello,

My name is Debbie Murray and I am the Program Coordinator for the Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars (LARSS) Program.  This program provides hands-on paid research experiences for qualified undergraduate and graduate students (rising juniors and above) on-site at NASA Langley Research Center.  We offer three sessions, summer, fall, and spring.  The summer session is a 10-week internship and the spring and fall are 15-week internships.

The summer deadline is quickly approaching (February 1) and I request your help in encouraging your qualified students to apply to this program. It is a completely electronic process that can be submitted fairly quickly.  A new option allows applicants to apply for the 2008 summer, fall, and 2009 spring sessions at once by the click of a button.  Women and underrepresented groups are also encourage to apply.

The specifics are below.  I appreciate your assistance and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my assistant Sarah Pauls at Sarah.E.Pauls@nasa.gov or 757-864-4394, or myself at Deborah.B.Murray@nasa.gov or 757-864-5215.  E-mail contact is preferred.

Regards,


URL - http://research.nianet.org/larss

Eligibility requirements include:

-US Citizenship
-Full-time college student, rising junior and above by the start of the program
-Pursuing a discipline of interest to NASA
-3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

Deadlines:

2008 Summer Session - February 1
2008 Fall Session - March 7
2009 Spring Session - October 24

Funding:

Rising juniors and seniors - $4,500 scholarship for the 10-week period
Graduate students - $5,000 scholarship for the 10-week period

Spring and Fall sessions are prorated according to the 10-week rate.

Announcements on two opportunities from NASA:

1. Graduate Student Research Project (GSRP)-$30,000 per year training grants, renewable up to three years

2. Space Telescope Science Institute Summer Student Program



Graduate Student Researchers Project Accepting Applications

Applications are now being accepted for NASA’s Graduate Student Researchers Project. Through GSRP, NASA awards fellowships for graduate study leading to research-based master’s or doctoral degrees in science, mathematics and engineering fields related to NASA research and development.

GSRP supports approximately 300 graduate students annually. Applicants must be currently enrolled or accepted as full-time students at an accredited U.S. college or university. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens.

All application materials must be received no later than Feb. 1, 2008. For more information, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/postsecondary/programs/Graduate_Student_Researchers_Project.html


Applications Available for Space Telescope Science Institute Summer Student Program

The Space Telescope Science Institute has announced its Summer Student Program for college undergraduates. The program will run 10 weeks from June through August 2008. STScI is located in Baltimore, Md., on the Homewood campus of Johns Hopkins University.

The Summer Student Program is centered upon one-on-one student interaction with a scientist working at the Institute. The diverse range of scientific interests includes the study of Earth’s solar system, interacting binary stars, quasars at the edge of the universe and the quest for intelligent life elsewhere. The goal is to place students in a true research
environment where students will participate directly in research, including data acquisition, reduction and interpretation. At the end of the program, students will present their summer’s work at an informal symposium of their peers and mentors.

The Summer Student Program is oriented toward upper-division college undergraduates, typically students between their junior and senior years. Most participants are physics or astronomy students, but applications are welcome from anyone with enough interest and experience in science who wants to take part in a research experience. Foreign students are welcome to apply. Applications are due Feb. 20, 2008.

For more information, including answers to frequently asked questions, visit 
http://www.stsci.edu/institute/sd/students. Please e-mail any questions about this opportunity to 
summerintern@stsci.edu .

Employers are hiring from the resumes posted on our web site at http://www.ecs.csus.edu/career.  If you have not already posted your resume on the ECS Career Services Office Web Site, now is the time!!!  Just click on the Post Your Resume button!

Students are reporting multiple offers from using a combination of the resume posting service, the JETX job listings, and from Career Day 2008.  If you missed Career Day 2008 you can still access the hiring and contact information on the ECS Career Services web site at http://www.ecs.csus.edu/career.

Cool new feature!!!  Employers are able to search your resume now with key words!

I also send resumes out to companies so send me a soft copy in MS Word.  cici@csus.edu

The College of Engineering and Computer Science Needs Your Data

Please report any offers that you have received to ECS Career Services Web site:

 http://www.ecs.csus.edu/career  - click on the "Just Hired" link.

If you got a student position we need your data.  

If you have graduated in the past few years or if you are graduating this semester we need your data.  

The information you share is used for ABET reports and to help me identify trends in employment and salaries.

I keep your info confidential.  I only report the data!  I use your contact data to confirm and to keep in touch with you.