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Continued from Page 1 On the issue of health in surance, the GTFF originally wanted full medical and dental plans Union members since have softened their position, and now are willing to pay for their own medical insurance — scrapping the dental plan — with the provision they can pay in installments, rather than pay for it in one lump sum at the beginning of each term. Hunt said. Hunt also complained about the lack of a detailed job description for GTFs, claiming that "a GTFcan get fired for not doing his job, but the job description isn't spelled out." Furthermore. Hunt contends GTF job status based solely on student evaluations remains unfair. "I know GTFs who have been dismissed for as few as three negative evaluations." Hunt said. According to Hunt, the pro blem wilh this practice is that good GTFs can be the targets of vindictive students, while others will go elsewhere, thereby decreasing the quality of education at the University. Campus distribution of the GTFF newsletter "Update" was another point of contention. Hunt said the University newsroom opens their mail and denies distribution on the basis of politics. Hunt claims the GTFF receiv ed a threatening letter front a University attorney when the {'.XU took sides with picket inn teachers during the 4j School District strike Moreover, last October. cam pus mail refused to distribute "Update” because it contained political endorsements Sandra Nemeth, a GTF business agent, i ailed this prat ticc "censorship " Not so. according to Muriel Jackson, an assistant vice president for administration. Ja< kson stated the Univer sity's policy of not distributing non-campus related political material was upheld by the State Board, and that the University wrote theGTFF a let ter explaining how they could conform to policy. 'i ne GTFF will meet Thurs drt, in the KMU Ballroom to discuss its next move. Continued from Page 1 field matches his or her skills, the search can begin. Hut again, before checking out the want-ads, one should “scout" prospective employers in the chosen field. This is the second major step, according to Roudebush. “Know what you want and get a good handle on the chosen occupation. Know where the jobs are and what's out there," she said. She also suggested a searcher should research his or her career field thoroughly and try to get acquainted with people in that field. These contacts can prove valuable when starting to contact companies, because a good referral can always help, she said. “It's like they say: H's not what you know, but who you know that counts." Roudebush said. Jeffries suggested that the stu dent should be able to answer two important questions about prospective employers when conducting research: “Where can 1 make the best contribu tion?” and “Where will my needs most likely be met?" From here, the student should consider the type of in dustry and work setting in which he or she would like to bo employed. “By setting. I mean type of ci ty. such as a small town or a large town.” Jeffries said. Contacting prospective firms is the next step. There are many ways to go about doing this. Jef fries said, such as referrals from friends, career placement of fices. newspaper ads, employ ment agencies, direct contacts with companies through research, and professional groups. Koudebush suggested reading up on information pertaining to the career field of one’s choice. The Career Information System in the University Library — the first computer-operated system of its kind in the nation — can help in locating information in the chosen occupation, she said. Both counselors agree that a good resume is the key to get ting a foot in the door of a pro spective employer "A good resume is a sales tool and its purpose is to get an in terview," Jeffries said He stressed that a searcher must write to the reader of the resume’s perspective and interest Jeffries said that it would be ideal for a seart her to prepare a Correction The Oregon Daily Emerald incorrectly identified Khain (loldberg as the man cutting the ribbon to Marian Hall in the photo accompanying the story run in its (X:t. 5 issue. The man actually was area director Steve Cadzida. The Emerald regrets any inconvenience this may have caused By GARY LARSON XXI idiot.1 ")6a'req«rrt'.K\c( too V cbse 1e> the rodci/' 1' 'q,£/."1urn Lthe boat" I .W. “Turn the .boati'' "I'll do ttw? >ou 5<a<y. "<3u;t worry; ha < sa',d-)ou stupid p,nhfgj ’y A different resume for every job opening that he or she applies for. bill this may not always* la* practical "Buf if there are two or more objectives, there should be two or more resumes.-' Jeffries said “The person should fit their resume with individualized companies." Roudebush said Jeffries said that the searcher should put things in the resume that will help the reader. He said that the resume should look good and possess a good layout. "Because il is a business cor respondence. il should be typed up on good paper stock, prepared well, closely edited and reviewed, and concise." he said. The resume also should perform a "risk versus profit analysis;" in other words, the author of the resume should bear in mind such as questions as. "Why am I presenting this information?" "What will it do for me?" and "What are the risks in placing this information in the resume?" "It also should include iden tification of the person and career objectives. and the whole resume should say why this per son is a good candidate for this job." Jeffries said. The resume should include educational background. work experience, achievements and honors, as well as personal interests Finally, the searcher should know what he or she wants, should tie comfortable with ar ticulating that and should be specific about wants and needs. Koudnbush said Minorities Continued from P.ik>‘ 1 that so many students of color aren't making it to high school, much less college." According to (’.ary, the University has t>egun to enac t more programs to help minority students through school One of these is Middle School Visita tion Day. which brings minority eighth-graders and their parents to the University and informs them about the opportunities available to them to attend col lege. There is also a mentor program, which pairs incoming minority students with faculty in an effort to "increase students' knowledge of the* academic process, to provide a positive role model and to develop an informal relation ship with the U of O faculty,” she said One problem with such ser vices is they are set up accor ding to an "Anglo value system," said |im Garcia, a social studies instructor in the High School Equivalency l'rt> gram Garcia, a I-atino. feels "the blame is pul on us for not using the services, whereas from our point of view the value system is different from ours, and it's not comfortable "The University needs to in tegrate multicultural perspec tives into its general at mosphere." he said "One of the biggest obstacles (to serving minority students) is awareness of their needs,” said laiurain Johnson, director of the Native American Student Union. "The University has a real committment to minorities, and they're standing up to it as they see it. But they don't see it the way the students do." she said "We have improved our ser vice to students of color, especially in the area of pro viding support services." said Hill "However, those services are limited and heavily taxed from use" by the increased number of minorities, he added. "I don't believe we have the resources to expand those ser vices in the current biennium.” he said Mill acknowledged "we still have a long way to go More minority relevant content ought to he integrated into our humanities and social science programs, and more recognition should t>e made in courses of the contributions that minorities have made in this country "We continue to try to recruit minority faculty, ami we have not been very successful in do ing so.” said Mill. "These pro blems will continue until we an* more successful.” Gary feels that accusations hy some of "reverse” discrimina tion by the University on behalf of minorities is unjustified. "As long as the ratio of minority students attending col lege is four to one against. I don't think we have to worry about turning anyone off.” she said ADVERTISE RIGHT NEXT TO The FAR SIDE, DAILY! 38,750 Readers will see your business! Call 686-3712 , For Details
