Author: bweinzi

1- TODAY — Tuesday, November 6 at 12:20 in Room 214 – Mandatory Mentor Program Training– all second years who plan to participate in the Akron Bar/Akron Law mentor program starting in January must attend one of the mentor program training sessions. Other session to be held on Tuesday, November 13 at 5:15  in Room 151.

Attention Second Year Students! If you plan to participate in the 2013 Lawyer-to- Law Student Mentor Program, you must attend one of the MANDATORY Mentor Program Training Sessions. You will receive an overview of the Mentor Program and former Law Student Mentees and Attorney Mentors will share their experiences with the Mentor Program and answer your questions.

 You must turn in a Mentor Program application, including the short answer questions, to the Career Planning Office by Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 12 noon. Applications are available online: https://www.uakron.edu/law/career/docs/2012-13-Mentee-Application.pdf or in the CPPO. You may turn in your application at the Training Session as well.

2- Wednesday and Thursday, November 7 and 8 at 12:20 and 5:15 in Room 151 – First year mandatory Career Planning Orientation Session.  Meet in a large group with the Career Planning Staff to discuss the basics of resumes, cover letters, options for summer 2013 jobs, and everything career-related you need to know. Following your attendance at one of these sessions, you will be permitted to schedule an individual career planning consultation with the CPPO staff.  Mark your calendar now!

FOR THOSE ATTENDING: Parking is free for all attending sessions/interviews at the garage attached to USPTO’s facility at 300 River Place South, Detroit, MI 48207

 FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NOT YET REGISTERED: Please go to http://www.usptocareers.gov/jobfair/ to guarantee your slot. Walk-ins are welcome but registered guests will be given priority. To do so:

 1. Go to http://www.usptocareers.gov/jobfair/

2. Click “Start”

3. Under discipline select “DETROIT 11/9 & 11/10 Elec/Comp/Mech Engineering. The location should say: DETROIT, MI in the drop down box just below.

4. Click “Submit”

5. Select the time slot you wish to attend (if full, select your next choice)

6. Answer the veteran status questions, enter your name and contact information, upload your resume (bring a copy with you as well) and click “Submit registration” and you’re done!

 ALL POSITIONS SOUGHT are for the Detroit location only.

 We look forward to seeing you there!

 ORIGINAL DETAILS BELOW:

 On Friday November 9 and Saturday November 10, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) will hold several information sessions about becoming a Patent Examiner with the largest Intellectual Property rights entity in the nation. Interviews will follow immediately for those who are eligible. Can you distribute this information through your appropriate electronic member mailing lists?

 Yearning for a job that harnesses the power of innovation, yet provides work/life balance? Look no further!

 Come to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office’s Detroit location to hear more about a rewarding career as a Patent Examiner (PE). The agency is actively seeking PE’s with a degree (or combination of education and technical experience) in electrical, mechanical or computer engineering and at least one year of patent prosecution experience. At the USPTO, you’ll be working with the largest Intellectual Property Rights entity in the nation. You’ll be supporting economic growth and positioning America as one of the world’s top innovators. You’ll conduct research and interact with applicants who are working on modern breakthroughs and you’ll have access to alternative, flexible schedules, telework, bonuses and paid overtime.

 What: Information sessions with interviews immediately following for those who are eligible

 When: Friday, November 9 and Saturday, November 10th from 8:00 – 4:00 p.m.

 Where: USPTO Detroit Office, 300 River Place South, Suite 1600, Detroit, MI 48207

 reparation ahead of time:

• Register for one of several sessions to guarantee your spot (space is limited so this is strongly recommended) – http://www.usptocareers.gov/jobfair/
• Bring a copy of your resume which details your qualifications against the key requirements of the position(s) — http://bitly.com/RAzXsx
• Begin your application now as the cutoff to apply is on 11/12/12 at 11:59 PM EST. You can save and come back to it after the information session/interview (as applicable) is complete. Even if you interview for the position, the agency cannot certify your qualifications unless you have applied through USAJobs. http://bitly.com/RAzXsx

Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions!

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Jennifer Tress

OHR, Workforce Employment Division

USPTO: 571-272-4635

Cell: 571-276-7924

 

The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program was established by Executive Order in 1977 to attract to the Federal service outstanding men and women from a variety of academic disciplines and career paths, including law school, who have a clear interest in, and commitment to, excellence in the leadership and management of public policies and programs. By drawing graduate students from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, the PMF Program provides a continuing source of trained men and women to meet the future challenges of public service. There are many federal government opportunities available through the PMF program. Positions are located across the country. All interested members of the Class of 2013 are encouraged to apply.

The PMF program Class of 2013 application period will open on Monday, November 5 and close on Monday, November 19, 2012, at 11:59pm Eastern Time.  The entire application process, including submission of all necessary documents, must be completed during this time period.  The PMF program

Applicants will have two ways to find the application.  At USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov), simply search “Presidential Management Fellows,” or go to the PMF website (www.pmf.gov) and select the link found under the Application Process/How to Apply webpage.

You can find a PowerPoint presentation which outlines the latest changes to the PMF program on their Academia/Resources page located at http://pmf.gov/academia/resources.aspx.  Once the Class of 2013 PMF Application is finalized, information will be updated on their website.

For more information and details, please visit “Become a PMF” regularly for the latest updates.  You may also stop by the CPPO for more information.