Pre-TPE Updates

Hello UGA!

I wanted to share a few updates from The Placement Exchange Onsite that occurred over spring break!  First, food trucks will be available for participants to purchase lunch during TPE!  The food trucks will be stationed directly across from the convention center at the following times:

Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 
Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Additionally, The Placement Exchange is on Instagram!  If you are interested in participating in social media conversations and a wide variety of activities during your time at TPE and at NASPA, follow them at @theplacementexchange.

Finally, as you all begin to pack and venture to New Orleans, please let me know if there is anything I can do to assist you.  You all are going to do great!

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TPE Onsite on a Budget

Hello UGA!

I hope that you are all having a lovely Thursday so far.  I wanted to make you aware of a blog post from The Placement Exchange website: TPE Onsite on a Budget.  I know a few of you will be attending TPE, so this may be helpful!

https://www.theplacementexchange.org/career-resources/tpe-onsite-on-a-budget

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What to Expect in Your First 90 Days

The Placement Exchange is still offering tons of helpful webinars, including ones to help you transition out of graduate school and in to your professional role.  TPE write:

“Learning to transition is one of the most important skills you can learn in life. Professionally, transitioning into a new role is crucial to your success. Join our panelists to discuss a strategic way to work within your first 90 days.”

Register for the free webinar below!

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/100000000065484955

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10 Ways to Make Sure the Interviewer Remembers You (In a Good Way)

Hello UGA!

We all love a good list right?  Well TPE posted another link from The Muse, a website focused on job opportunities and career advice, about making a lasting impression during interviews!  Check out the link below, and let me know if there is anything I can be helping you with during this job search process.

https://www.themuse.com/advice/10-ways-to-make-sure-the-interviewer-remembers-you-in-a-good-way

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A Few Helpful Articles

Hello UGA!

The Placement Exchange has been posting some great stuff on their Facebook page, most of which would be useful regardless of whether you are attend TPE Onsite or not.  The first is a funny/nerdy guide to navigating and networking on LinkedIn, found below:

https://www.themuse.com/advice/the-star-wars-guide-to-networking-on-linkedin

The second article provides advice and suggestions on how to answer one of the most common and difficult interview questions, “what is your greatest weakness?”

https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-answer-the-one-interview-question-everyone-dreads

Hopefully these articles will provide some useful tips as you continue through your job search.

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Consider Volunteering at TPE Onsite!

The Placement Exchange welcomes ANYONE to volunteer at TPE Onsite 2015, regardless of whether or not you are attending NASPA or TPE Onsite.

This is a great opportunity to give back to the student affairs field while interacting with colleagues from all around the United States and beyond. Whether you are a student affairs professional, a graduate student in a higher education program, or a graduating senior considering the student affairs field, TPE can use your assistance during the Onsite Conference.

TPE will be looking for volunteers from Tuesday (March 17) through Sunday (March 22). Follow the link to learn more and sign up!

https://www.theplacementexchange.org/career-resources/consider-volunteering-at-tpe-onsite

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The Dos and Don’ts of Interviewing

Hey UGA!

I’ve included another resource that was shared with me by another TPE Ambassador.  Though I’m sure many of these tips you are well aware of, I figured it would be helpful to include a new list in case there is anything you want to review.  As TPE comes closer, and you all start interviewing for jobs, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me if there is anything I can do to help!

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What to Pack!

Hello Job Searchers!

I know that some of these items may seem super obvious, but I found this packing list in a TPE Information packet that I thought might be helpful.  I’ve included a copy below, in case there is anything on the list that you may forget to pack for your job interviews or conferences!  I hope that all of your job searches are going well.  Let me know if there is anything I can do to help with your process, even if it is outside of TPE related things!

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What Do You Know About Student Affairs?

Hello and Happy Tuesday!

Another TPE Ambassador had shared a ton of resources with me to help second year students in their job search and interview process.  One helpful chart that I have asks the question “what do I know about student affairs?” and allows you to rate how well you know a variety of topics.  Though this chart obviously does not cover all facets of student affairs, it can be a helpful reflection tool, so you know what your strengths and weaknesses are going in to an interview.  I have attached a copy of the chart below!

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5 P’s: Proper Preparation Pre-Events Poor Performance

The Placement Exchange is still posting tons of awesome stuff to help you with your job search and prepare for interviews:

https://www.theplacementexchange.org/career-resources/5-ps-proper-preparation-pre-events-poor-performance

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