<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>career Archives - The Utah Statesman</title> <atom:link href="https://usustatesman.com/tag/career/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://usustatesman.com/tag/career/</link> <description>USU's Student Newspaper</description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2020 20:36:20 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2</generator> <image> <url>https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/cropped-screen-shot-2017-10-19-at-4.33.29-pm-32x32.png</url> <title>career Archives - The Utah Statesman</title> <link>https://usustatesman.com/tag/career/</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>Their path to power-New study details how to support women in government positions</title> <link>https://usustatesman.com/their-path-to-power-new-study-details-how-to-support-women-in-government-positions/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Maren Boyer]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2020 20:27:43 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[All]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[biases]]></category> <category><![CDATA[career]]></category> <category><![CDATA[communication]]></category> <category><![CDATA[competition]]></category> <category><![CDATA[discrimination]]></category> <category><![CDATA[equality]]></category> <category><![CDATA[government]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category> <category><![CDATA[positions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[support]]></category> <category><![CDATA[women]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://usustatesman.com/?p=22112621</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Utah Women and Leadership Project at Utah State University recently released a brief that describes women’s experiences working in government,…</p> <p>The post <a href="https://usustatesman.com/their-path-to-power-new-study-details-how-to-support-women-in-government-positions/">Their path to power-New study details how to support women in government positions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://usustatesman.com">The Utah Statesman</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Utah Women and Leadership Project at Utah State University recently released a brief that </span><a href="https://www.usu.edu/uwlp/blog/2020/women-leaders-in-utah-government-their-paths-to-power"><span style="font-weight: 400;">describes women’s experiences</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> working in government, as well as ideas on how to gain positions of power within the government. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The brief was based on a survey conducted with 435 women working in state, county and municipality government positions. The questions were based on the women’s experiences and opinions towards support, open communication, leadership and equality. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">According to the brief, women with higher education were found in higher leadership roles and felt more listened to. In the brief one participant noted that “having a master’s degree provided me a seat at the table.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">However, Brooke Smith, who works as a purchasing agent and deputy city recorder for Murray, Utah, said, “There are less promotional job opportunities as you move up the ladder.” </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is confirmed with the data collected for the UWLP brief. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">So, if women want to make a difference they need to stand out from the competition. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Susan Madsen, the founder and director of the leadership project, said it was clear that women should take hold of opportunities. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“A few realized it was important to go to college and finish their degrees,” she said. “Getting a master’s degree is shown to increase confidence, and increase a woman’s voice and her skill set.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Smith talks about her experience working in government: “I love working in local government and think there is tremendous potential for anyone, especially women who are interested in a career in local government. There is so much women can do to influence and support the communities they live in.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">She added that she would love to see more women interested in pursuing a career in local government.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are also challenges women in government positions face. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">52 percent, about 142 women, said there are biased attitudes against women in positions of power.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In addition, 27 percent, about 73 women, also said there was biased treatment within the organization.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The brief mentions an experience one participant shared, “I was told to step back and quit meeting and mentoring with this group of women, even on my own time, because it was causing concern for a group of men who felt the women were getting an extra advantage.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Other biases that were found were associated with age, as well as religious discrimination. Some of the women mentioned lack of support, stifled voices, unequal pay and social exclusion. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The report put together by UWLP lists several recommendations to help deal with these systemic issues. Recommendations include more family friendly policies like on-site childcare and paid family leave.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Another recommendation is to provide opportunities for women to take the lead on projects and initiatives, as well as identifying opportunities for women to be mentored. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Madsen said she hopes the study spurs further discussion.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Read our brief and have discussions about this topic. We don’t do the research just to sit on the shelf; we want to say OK, here’s what we can do differently.” </span></p> <p> </p> <p>The post <a href="https://usustatesman.com/their-path-to-power-new-study-details-how-to-support-women-in-government-positions/">Their path to power-New study details how to support women in government positions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://usustatesman.com">The Utah Statesman</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Have you considered a career in tech?</title> <link>https://usustatesman.com/have-you-considered-a-career-in-tech/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Colten Van Tussenbrook]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2016 03:14:35 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[All]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Opinion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Soapbox]]></category> <category><![CDATA[career]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hach USU]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MIS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[STEM]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Utah State]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://usustatesman.com/?p=22004909</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The tech industry is growing at an almost immeasurable rate, and the future is bright for anyone wanting to hop…</p> <p>The post <a href="https://usustatesman.com/have-you-considered-a-career-in-tech/">Have you considered a career in tech?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://usustatesman.com">The Utah Statesman</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The tech industry is growing at an almost immeasurable rate, and the future is bright for anyone wanting to hop into the tech scene. With the growth of the Internet, artificial intelligence and even virtual reality, the demand for smart, talented developers and creative engineers continues to increase.</p> <p>Many students at the university level begin their studies with no clear path as to where they want to take their academic career. Often starting out with general studies, students usually find some kind of academic path that suits them for the time being. However, many students miss out on possibly the fastest-growing industry in the world, simply because they aren’t introduced to the many possibilities of working in the tech industry. </p> <p>According to Forbes.com, from 2004 to 2014, the job market in the tech industry expanded 31 percent faster than the next leading industry. It is projected that careers associated with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) will continue to dominate the job market for at least the next five years, and almost undoubtedly well beyond that. </p> <p>So how are Utah State students preparing for what most consider the world’s fastest growing job market? Here at USU, there are several different majors that may lead to a career in tech. The obvious ones are computer science and computer engineering. In computer science, students learn how to create programs by learning the fundamentals of writing code. Computer engineering is similar, but it is more geared to how the computer actually works and how to build it. </p> <p>There are many other majors that work with technology. For example, Management Information Systems (MIS) in the Huntsman School of Business focuses on working with computers and databases to improve businesses. MIS also involves the fundamentals of web development, which prepares students to build websites for clients. Other majors that prepare students for the tech industry include technical writing, math/statistics and graphic design, as well as other engineering fields such as civil or mechanical. </p> <p>In addition to offering fields of study focused on preparing students for working in tech, Utah State students and faculty started Hack USU, which is a campus club focused on helping students learn more about technology. No, hacking does not mean illegally breaking into a system to steal someone’s identity. On Hack USU’s website it says, “Hacking is a new process of learning. Hacking means creating, innovating and building something awesome with software or hardware.” </p> <p>All students are welcome to join Hack USU. Even if you don’t know what Java or Python are, you can still attend Hack USU and learn new things. In fact, many of the events are geared towards beginners that are passionate about technology and want to begin learning how to code. If you’d like to know more, visit <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.hackusu.org">hackusu.org</a> for more information.</p> <p>If working in the tech industry sounds like something that may interest you, check out all that USU has to offer in preparing you. You may just find your new passion, which may even lead to a promising career down the road.</p> <p><i>Colten is a senior at USU studying technical writing and computer science. He enjoys exploring technology, geeking out while writing code and exploring new startups. </i></p> <p><i>— coltenvantussenbrook@gmail.com</i> </p> <p><i>@coltvant</i> <i></i></p> <p>The post <a href="https://usustatesman.com/have-you-considered-a-career-in-tech/">Have you considered a career in tech?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://usustatesman.com">The Utah Statesman</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Students and recruiters meet at Career Fair</title> <link>https://usustatesman.com/students-and-recruiters-meet-at-career-fair/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Levi Henrie]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2014 04:52:59 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[All]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Campus News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[career]]></category> <category><![CDATA[career fair]]></category> <category><![CDATA[career services]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Finance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jobs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[USU]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://usustatesman.com/?p=1004</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Students and recruiters from more than 80 companies met Wednesday at the Fall Career Fair, hosted by USU Career Services…</p> <p>The post <a href="https://usustatesman.com/students-and-recruiters-meet-at-career-fair/">Students and recruiters meet at Career Fair</a> appeared first on <a href="https://usustatesman.com">The Utah Statesman</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Students and recruiters from more than 80 companies met Wednesday at the Fall Career Fair, hosted by USU Career Services and the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business. The event, which was held in the Taggart Student Center ballroom, was attended by more than 700 students.</p> <p> Reactions from students ranged from stating that they may have encountered their future job, to simply saying that they now know what’s out there. Overall, most students said they found the Career Fair useful.</p> <p>“How can you know if you’re interested in working for a company until you talk to them?” said Riley Duke, an MBA student from Ogden. “This gives students an opportunity to learn about some job opportunities, and also to meet some of the employers. You have little to lose from it.”</p> <p>The representatives also spoke of the need to see prospective employees face to face, and saw the Career Fair as an opportunity to do so with many students in a short period of time.</p> <p>“We might get as many as 20 candidates and eventually we’ll end up hiring one,” said Rosi Miranda, human relations manager for Cintas Corporation. “This allows us to meet lots of people in a small amount of time. We were only here a few hours but (without the Career Fair) this could take a month.”</p> <p>Miranda also spoke of her company’s search for “perfect” candidates to fill their available positions. This focus on the company and employee being a good “fit” was shared by the students as well.</p> <p>“The good thing is that everyone here is looking for us just like we’re looking for them,” said Katherine Dupree, a graduate student. </p> <p>“It depends on their attitude and their personality” said Duke. “Some of them are a little bit more like me and that’s where I want to work.</p> <p>The Spring Career Fair will be held Feb. 25 in the TSC ballroom.</p> <p>–<span class="Apple-style-span">levi.henrie@aggiemail.usu.edu</span></p> <p>The post <a href="https://usustatesman.com/students-and-recruiters-meet-at-career-fair/">Students and recruiters meet at Career Fair</a> appeared first on <a href="https://usustatesman.com">The Utah Statesman</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss>