200 -The- Mlich p Daily Fall'Outkk* k ThUr , OQtober,23 ,19F9GTH7JBMAE FANG THE JOB MA Cities attrac U grads ...... ~he Michigan Daily Fall Outlo2~- Companies look to diversify workforce w w -0- PLANNING FO@THE FUTURE he MihgnDiyFl w w -W -- _'_ ROTC builds life-long career By Jennifer Yachnin Daily Staff Reporter To follow the sun or stay in the cold? As graduates enter the real world, they are faced with the terrifying question of finding not only a job, but a new home. Many graduates chose to make their new homes in Michigan. "The state of Michigan tends to be a large area where stu- dents tend to stay," said Kerin Borland, senior associate direc- tor of the Office of Career Planning and Placement. Borland said many graduates from the state of Michigan stay after graduation and take jobs in the southeastern area, while many out-of-state students return to their own home states. "We tend to find students are attracted to major metro areas," Borland said. Popular spots include New York, Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington D.C. and the entire state of Ohio. Janice Nuttle, manager of student and young alumni pro- grams for the Alumni Association, said more than 51 percent of graduates stay in Michigan, the home state for most graduates. Borland said Michigan's thriving economy encourages gradu- ates to stay. "In recent years, there have been more local offer- ings for employment,' Borland said. Where students move depends on "graduate schools, career choices, jobs. A family support network can be very important when (a student) first gets out of school, especial- ly if they don't have a job," Nuttle said. Al Kotrone, associate director of the office of career develop- ment for the Business School, said 53 percent of 1996 graduates stayed in the Midwest. "More than 1/2 of that 53 percent is in Chicago, which is really more of an international city," Kotrone said. Kotrone noted an overall 2% e urs decline in Business gradu- t ates staying in the Midwest ele over the last several years. 5% New York "The continued growth 3% C-~nnt of the (Business) school's reputation has made it eas- ier for ... students to get more on-campus interviews," Kotrone said, noting campus interviews often lead to work opportunities at locations outside of the Midwest. The second-largest draw for Business School students is to the Northeast and New York City, Kotrone said. He added that Business graduates can generally find work anywhere in the country with a fair amount of ease. LSA keeps no official records of its graduates' destina- tions. However, LSA senior Joe Burak said many students are likely to stay in the Midwest. After graduation, Burak plans to work as a leadership con- sultant for his fraternity's national headquarters in Iowa City. Adam Marcus, spokesperson for the College of Engineering, said the West draws many engineers, but so do other regions. "Our numbers show an increase in alumni living in the West," Marcus said. "You can look at our strengths in computer science and aerospace engineering. It probably has a lot to do with that." Marcus said there are many Midwestern businesses that hire engineers after graduation. "3-M (in St. Paul) draws a lot of Michigan alumni," said Marcus, who added that many graduates will stay in Michigan to work for a Big Three auto company. The third draw for engineers may be developing on Wall Street with the growth of the finance engineering program, Marcus said. By Katie Plona Daily Staff Reporter As the number of companies expand- ing and entering the global market increases, diversity among employees is essential, many businesses claim.. Numerous job forums and presenta- tions each year, students of all back- grounds can discover the plethora of opportunities open to them. "I certainly think diversity in the work- place is important for everybody," said Career Planning and Placement Senior Associate Director Kerin Borland. "It is certainly something we value on campus." Borland said a diverse workforce helps companies better serve and relate to their customers. One of CP&P's largest events is the Multicultural Career Conference, which will be held on Jan. 2. Although the event targets minority students, all members of the student body are welcome to attend. In addition to CP&P resources, Crimson & Brown Associates, a diver- sity recruiting firm, hosts a regional Minority Undergraduate Career Forum. "Employers who a looking to diversify their workforce turn to us," said Melanie Sinche, Crimson & Brown Associates candidate services associate. Like Borland, Sinche said that in "today's global market place it is imper- ative" for employers to have a employ- ees who can conduct business relations with a variety of people. LSA senior Talal Arimah said he applied for his current job with AAA Michigan by attending CP&P's 1997 Multicultural Career Conference. Arimah said employers note the University's diverse population and are therefore attracted to its students. "I think it's recognized as having a qualified diverse student body," he said. AAA Michigan _ professional; Technical Recruiter Maureen Farquhar, who represented AAA Michigan at the CP&P conference last January, said it is essential and beneficial for employees to mirror the community they serve. "That is very important because our customers are obviously representative of the communities that they live and work in," Farquhar said. "We're looking for that diverse group." School of Information graduate stu- dent Yabin Liu, who is preparing for graduation in December, said some companies may have programs to recruit minority students, but that these channels are not always easy to find. Borland said that although intention- ally seeking minority applicants is a positive way to diversify any work envi- ronment, she encourages employers who contact CP&P not to fall into the trap of only seeking minority students, which could limit their applicant pool. LSA senior Jennifer Fried, who will also be graduating in December and is currently applying to Law schools, said she understands why employers may intentionally recruit minority students. "I do think it's absolutely a good thing to have representatives from each group," Fried said. "I guess I just take it as a given as a non-minority. I won't have the same opportunities as a minor- ity student, but it makes sense to me." University students who would like to register for the 1997 Minority Undergraduate Career Forum, which will take place on Nov.21 in Chicago, should fax their resumes to Crimson & Brown at (617) 577-7799 by 5 p.m. today. By Reilly Brennan Daily Staff Reporter The University's Reserve Officer Training Corps isn't for everyone. But for those who can withstand four years of undergraduate school while fulfilling vigorous ROTC requirements and who are then willing to serve four mandatory years after graduation, it does have its rewards. "I know I'll have a lot more opportu- nities for jobs than other students when I get out," said Engineering senior Air Force ROTC cadet Darlene Gines. The main difference between an ROTC cadet and an average college stu- dent is the leadership aspect, said Capt.. Wayne Doyle, an Army ROTC officer. "Our students come out better than most at U of M at the end of four years. If you spend time in the army you get leadership training that you can't get anywhere else," Doyle said. "It's a skill that translates well into virtually every aspect of the private sector." Each of the University's ROTC pro- grams - Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps - have their own require- ments -and specifics, but all require stu- dents to participate in one ROTC class and one-ROTC lab per term. Classes fit into academic courses as electives, and labs consist of activities such as military skills training and rifle marksmanship. Financial benefits are what originally draws most students to ROTC, Giles said. "I first signed up to ROTC because of the scholarship money, but then I ended up really liking it," she said. When an incoming first-year student receives a scholarship, he or she has a one-year trial period. If after one year the cadet decides to drop ROTC, no monetary compensation is expected to ROTC, said Naval Com. Steve Roper. However, cadets are required to sign a contract prior to their junior year, which commits them to completing ROTC activities and serving four years of active service after graduation. "But the nice thing is, you're guaran- teed ajob after graduation," said Air Force Capt. Patrick Lozon. "Also, some of the things you learn here you can't even get ... at the U of M business school." ROTC cadets acquire leadership and discipline through their everyday duties and training. "Throughout their time here, they are constantly learning leadership training. Upon graduation, our 23-year-old offi- cers are put in positions where they are sometimes responsible for looking after 100 people or more," Lozon said. "How many large companies do that? How many young people right out of college get to do that?" After graduation, average citizens seek- ing to enter a military branch must join at the private rank and must go through the rigors of basic training. ROTC students enter as officers and bypass requirements such as basic training. Education for the cadets does not end after a bachelor's degree is obtained. In most cases, all military branches fund an officer's graduate and doctoral ROTC students engage In official activities scholarships while in college, and serve foi degree as well, Lozon said. "We're on the cutting edge of tech- nology," Lozon said. "If you want to fly airplanes, if you want to be an engineer, or if you just want a military back- ground, we are good for you." U' grads turn attention overseas ALUMNI CAREER CENTER Connect for Success Workshops: * Career Development Workshops * Regional Career Seminars (for alumni living outside the Michigan area) " Student Career Shop Networking:, " Alumni NetWorks: A career network- ing tool that offers students and gradu- ates the opportunity to connect with and gain career information from one of U-M's most valuable resources, its alumni. 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Front St.; Traverse City, M1 49686-3061 1-800-748-0566, extension 1200 http:llwww.nmnc.edulmaritime Lee Palmer For the Daily While a pair of University graduates have traveled as far away as the moon, thousands of others prefer to circle the Earth every year seeking international experience. In fact, the University consistently sends more recent graduates abroad than any other university in the nation. These individuals work, travel and vol- unteer, said Bill Nolting, director of the University's Overseas Opportunities Office, a branch of the - Michigan Union's International Center. "U of M graduates have interned in foreign embassies, volunteered in remote villages and obtained work permits to work in pubs abroad," Nolting said. They also backpack in far-away lands, content to put off the job-search or thoughts of graduate school until their return. Those who lived or studied in foreign countries said it broadens their education. "Regardless of the experience, after a trip abroad you see everything so dif- ferently, with a totally new perspective," said LSA senior Eric Raymond, who recently studied in Quito, Ecuador. Located adjacent to the Michigan Union, the International Center may explain why so many University gradu- ates choose to go abroad. Hosting an extensive travel book library, on-line ser- vices, and a collection of hundreds of personal student accounts of experiences overseas, the center receives almost 12,000 student inquiries a year. It also offers about 30 international travel and work-placement seminars annually. "Before I knew about the overseas office I was scared to go abroad," said senior Melinda Anderson of the School of Architecture. "But, the people in the office, made me feel more at ease, especially because it gave me the opportunity to talk to students who had already been abroad," said Anderson, who traveled in Italy last Spring. Anderson is now one of almost 30 student volunteers with extensive inter- national work and travel experience who serve as peer advisors at the center. "Once a student decides where they want to go, how long they have to trav- el, and whether they need to be paid, the best idea is to come to our office and talk to our volunteers," Nolting said. "They can often answer many of the important questions." Though the task of finding the ideal work arrangements or planning the perfect trip may seem daunting, Nolting encour- ages students to explore all options, using both print and electronic resources. Because of University students' strong reputations, Nolting suggests that they look to some of the larger international service programs. Two popular options among University graduates include teaching English abroad with the Japanese Exchange and Teaching pro- gram or volunteering anywhere in the world through the Peace Corps. 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