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SHIP Alumni Career Newsletter

May 2015 Edition

May 26, 2015
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Employer Perspective: Equation for Success
Highlighted Job Postings
Going on NOW! Virtual Job Fair
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Welcome to the May edition of the Alumni Career Newsletter!
Employer Perspective

Equation for Success

By Erick R. Scott '13, enterprise cybersecurity lead, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) 

Just as water follows the path of least resistance when it flows, often times we, as habit-forming creatures, tend to do the same as we flow through our careers. In our careers, this path of least resistance is often referred to as our "comfort zone". Having a comfort zone does not mean we are lazy, have a poor work ethic, or are weak. It simply means by human nature we prefer happiness and are averse to change or feeling uncomfortable.  Similar to blind spots existing in our mirrors when driving, we can find ourselves blind to operating in the same cyclical routine in our lives and careers day in and day out and not even realize it.  To mitigate this latent complacency we need to actively be aware of our environment and how we interact with it within our careers, or we could be smothering our professional growth and not even know it - by limiting our potential to the confines of our comfort zone(s). One of the most important leadership principles taught by the United States Marine Corps, an institution greatly revered for its leadership qualities, is to "know yourself and seek self-improvement". Couple this leadership principle with the famous well-known quote "That which does not kill us makes us stronger." by the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, and you have an instant equation for success. Therefore if you commit to being aware of yourself and your environment, adapting in your careers to operate comfortably outside of your comfort zone on a regular basis, you will have no choice but to grow professionally and become more successful and agile in the workplace. So whether you find yourself uncomfortable speaking in front of a large audience, dealing with topics in the workplace such as diversity and conflict resolution, or avoid social gathering and networking events, take these challenges as opportunities to become a better you in your career, and surpass your peers in the process.

Highlighted Job Postings
These companies are looking to hire SHIP alumni. You can find out more about these opportunities as well as other opportunities on Ship Career Connection. Learn how to access SHIP Career Connection at http://www.ship.edu/Alumni/ACES/Job_Postings/ 

  

 

Digital Marketing Consultant, Capital BlueCross, Harrisburg 
Capital BlueCross seeks a Digital Marketing Consultant to strategize and execute digital marketing projects and initiatives across all digital platforms. Desired expertise includes architecture, design, functionality, user experience, testing, SEO, web analytics and optimization. Ensuring a superior consumer experience a must!

 Click for Job description and online application. 

 

Healthcare Recruiter/Entry-level Sales Management, Maxim Staffing Solutions

Looking for motivated, competitive individuals who can think outside of the box and bring unique talents to a diverse sales team, while maintaining at all times the company's core commitments to compliance and to providing quality of care to patients. As a member of our management/sales team, you will be placed on a track to promotion on day one. Your training will begin in a branch office learning the daily business operations and gaining hands-on experience. In addition, you will receive formal training at our corporate headquarters. Maxim is dedicated to the continual professional development of our Management/Sales staff. As a Healthcare Recruiter, you will learn about the Healthcare Industry, Recruiting Techniques and Strategies, Sales, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Office Operations, and Customer Service. Contact Ship Alumni Daniel Cooke  at dacooke@maxhealth.com

 

Auditor I, Department of Auditor General, Harrisburg

Traffic Manager, Cumulus Radio, York  

Bilingual Spanish Support Analyst, Global Data Consultants, Chambersburg  

Leadership Development Program/Field Sales & Marketing Rep, Tti, various locations

 

Going on NOW! Virtual Job Fair

Virtual Job Fair for Shippensburg University Alumni! 

 All SU Alumni- recent and experienced- are invited to participate in this virtual job fair!  Job Seekers can sign up and search for posted jobs at www.cpec.info and click on Virtual job fair. If you have difficulties feel free to reach out to alumni@ship.edu or 717-477-1218.  Also, if you receive a job from the virtual job fair, please let us know.

 

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