Jan-Feb 2013 - Jobs & Career Opportunities

Featured Jobs and Career Opportunities

Spring Career Fair

Mark your calendar for the Spring Career & Internship Fair!

Career Fairs provide a forum for students and employers to meet and talk informally about full-time, part-time, volunteer, and internship opportunities.

Scroll down for a sample of the jobs and career opportunities currently available to SDSU students.For more information on these opportunities, and many more, visit career.sdsu.edu today!

PricewaterhouseCoopers Resume Submission Ends February 15, 2013

2013 SDSU Elevate

How to apply for this position (2-Step Process):

  1. Via Career Center: Submit resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts through the Aztec Career Connection.
  2. Apply Via PwC Website: To formally apply to this position, please copy and paste this link into your browser and click on "Apply to Opportunities." Complete the entire PwC Talent Profile questionnaire and submit. Your application to the program is not complete until you apply via this link.

(NOTE: You must apply via BruinView AND the PwC Website to be considered for this position.)

PwC's Elevate programs will provide you with an opportunity to experience the challenges, excitement, and camaraderie of life at PwC.

As a participant, you will work alongside your peers to learn actively about yourself, the accounting profession, and our Firm. Elevate is designed to provide you with valuable tools for building your road map to the business world and further grow your own personal brand. You will engage in learning activities alongside PwC professionals, from associate to partner and principal, across our different lines of service. Elevate is an excellent opportunity for you to reaffirm your career objectives and become better acquainted with PwC. Individuals participating in Elevate may also have the opportunity to be considered for additional opportunities with the Firm.

During the summer, PwC will host the following Elevate programs:

  • National Elevate Program
  • Market Elevate Programs(locations vary based on market)

More information on the dates and locations of PwC's Elevate programs can be found at: http://www.pwc.com/us/en/careers/campus/programs-events/elevate.jhtml

Note that students who have completed an application will initially be considered for both the national and market programs. During the on-campus interview process, the recruiter will discuss with you which program may be more appropriate, based upon your qualifications and summer schedule.

Apple

Apple is now hiring students at San Diego State University to work part-time from home! As an Apple At-Home Advisor, you’ll support the products that have made Apple the iconic technology company that it is. Working from home, you’ll be part of a virtual team that provides technical support to our customers. You’ll be the expert on our most popular products, which will make you pretty popular with our customers, too.

We’re looking for currently enrolled students who enjoy working on computers and helping fix common issues that arise. So if you’re passionate about working with people and enjoy working independently, you might have what it takes to be an Apple At-Home Advisor. We’ll provide you with a great benefits package, competitive pay, the Apple employee discount on our products, and an iMac to use while you’re working from home. We’ll even build a custom schedule that works with your classes. You take care of our customers, and we’ll take care of you.

What’s great about being an Apple At-Home Advisor is that you’ve probably already got what it takes to do the job. And what you don’t, we’ll provide for you in the form of comprehensive paid training and regular support to make sure you’re successful. An At-Home Advisor works independently with the utmost professionalism, integrity, and dependability. They are action-oriented and very self-motivated—not only taking great care of our customers, but also proactively identifying issues that can prevent future customer concerns. In addition, an At-Home Advisor has a high technical aptitude, good problem-solving skills, and a desire to help others find answers.

Interested?

To learn more about opportunities at Apple, visit www.apple.com/jobs/us/collegeadvisor or look for Apple representatives at Tabling – SDSU Student At-Home Advisors share their experience and information on exciting Apple iPhone consultant opportunities. Apple will be Tabling in January, February and March. http://goo.gl/AT2rq January Tabling will be in the Career Services Courtyard beginning January 23rd, 10 am - 2 pm.

Information Sessions – Come to learn about exciting Apple iPhone consultant opportunities at Career Services Workshop Room in January (January 23 from 2 - 3 pm or 4 - 5 pm, or February 21 from 4 - 5 pm. RSVP at http://goo.gl/XOsPP

Walmart Resume Submission Ends February 1, 2013

Walmart is Hiring Assistant Manager Trainees!

Your path begins as an Assistant Manager Trainee in the Leaders Out In Front program. During classroom and in-store training, you will become familiar with all aspects of running a multi-million dollar business, including Leadership, Merchandising, Customer Service, Inventory, Profit/Loss and Civic Responsibility. Upon graduation, you can be promoted to an Assistant Manager of a Walmart Store, Super Center or Neighborhood Market, where you’ll gain the valuable hands-on management experience that will drive your future success.

As an Assistant Manager Trainee with Walmart, you will be entrusted with making area-specific merchandising, operations and people development decisions, including budgeting/forecasting and assessing economic trends and demographic information. Your ideas and sales strategies will ensure the success of your department and create opportunities for new growth. You also will contribute to Walmart’s sustainability efforts, such as waste and energy reduction, that have a positive environmental, socioeconomic and business impact.

Candidates must demonstrate the highest of ethical standards, a passion for excellent customer service, an appreciation for diversity (in culture, style, views), as well as the ability to foster a supportive, collaborative and productive environment.

To qualify for an Assistant Management role, you must have the following:

  • Exceptional communication, customer service and interpersonal skills, as well as prioritization, analytical and problem resolution capabilities
  • Experience/Education as follows (must have one of the below combinations):
    • One year of retail experience and one of year supervisor experience
    • Two years of general work experience and one year of supervisory experience
    • At least an Associate’s degree

We offer a comprehensive benefits & compensation package and quality of life schedule unmatched in the industry. At Walmart, Assistant Managers enjoy a day-on, day-off schedule that ensures a good work-life balance. Relocation is offered when hired on as an Assistant Manager.

Walmart will not tolerate discrimination of employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status or any other legally-protected status.