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The 2008
AORE Conference in San Diego is complete. Thanks to our conference hosts and all those who made it happen, for an excellent experience!
The Research and Publications Committee is pleased to announce a "Call for Abstracts" for the 2009 AORE Research Symposium. For more information, please go here.
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Career
The outdoor recreation and education industry is expanding. As the industry becomes more established and
professional, AORE members represent the current face of the industry as well as the future of the field.
As you work toward your professional goals, AORE is devoted to providing you with tools to aid in your
growth. The information contained on this page is a resource to get you started. To get
most out of AORE, we encourage you to attend the annual conference to meet with your peers person to person.
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AORE Jobs Portal
AORE and OutdoorEd.com have a cooperative agreement to provide special services from OutdoorEd.com for
AORE members. As part of the agreement, OutdoorEd.com provides a special AORE Jobs Portal.
In addition, AORE professional and organizational members are provided
with a discounted company profile which is required for posting
unlimited jobs to the OutdoorEd.com site on an annual basis (discount
codes are available in the "Members Only" area of the AORE Web
site).
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Professional Development Opportunities
The Annual AORE Conference is a great opportunity for students to develop new skills, stay up-to-date
with industry trends and maybe even obtain a job. The following tips will help you make the most of
this year's conference.
PDF: AORE Conference Tips
AORE Conference Career Center
The AORE conference Career Center is your chance to find out about seasonal and full time positions in the field of Outdoor Recreation and Education. Enjoy resume reviews, coaching on job search techniques, and networking with working professionals. The Career Center is staffed by members of the Student Development Committee and the winners of the annual conference student scholarships.
The Career Center will also provide interview space for potential employers and applicants to touch base. To take advantage of this service as well as many others stop by the Career Center at the annual AORE conference.
Top 10 Reasons to visit the Career Center:
- Check out the new AORE Student Web page
- Connect with employers at the conference
- Submit your resume for employer review
- Sign-up for Mentor/Mentee Lunch
- Learn about the AORE Resume Review Program
- Visit with student scholarship winners
- Browse job announcements from AORE members and conference attendees
- Browse online job postings
- Learn about AORE involvement opportunities
- Meet other students
Resume Review
AORE provides ongoing feedback to student members. The Student Development Committee reviews resumes
and provides insight into what could help you find your next job. Please contact the AORE National
Office or visit the Member Login area for resume submission information for current AORE members.
A Few Resume Tips...
- In Outdoor Recreation and Education there is no such thing as a one page resume.
- Consider which format (Chronological, Functional, or Combination) best suites you.
- Use a design that demands attention from your prospective employers.
- Organize the layout in a simple, logical format that directs readers to pertinent facts quickly and easily.
- Prioritize the content of your resume.
- Emphasize your skills and how well you did those skills.
- Use action words (such as supervised, managed, directed) instead of passive phrases like "responsible for" or "duties included".
- Include a certifications and qualifications section.
- Proofread carefully to produce a perfect product; correct all misspellings, typographical errors and poor grammar.
- Reproduce your resume on quality paper with a high quality copier, laser printer or printing service.
- Resumes should be updated often.
Certification & Training
Certifications in the United States are a commercial business. Even those companies who are non-profit are private in nature, are not regulated by a governmental agency. Therefore, nearly all providers will act in their financial interests. If a company says they don't recognize other certification companies, you should immediately question their reasons. There is no right way to teach outdoor subject matter, and those that say they are better may or may not be. DO YOUR RESEARCH! Ask to see their materials, their client list, and ask around. Don't accept answers if the person you ask cannot speak to all sides of the issue. If you are educated about the value of certifications and their short-comings, you will be more valuable as a professional in the field. Please visit the Organizations & Vendors section of this website to view a listing of AORE members that provide certification and training of interest to you. Active links are representative of AORE members. AORE does not endorse any single certifying organization. You are responsible for doing research and choosing a provider.
PDF: Networking Tips
PDF: Interview Tips