WEEK OF FEBRUARY 18, 2008

 

Welcome to CES_SEZ, the weekly newsletter of the Career Exploration Services office in The College of Arts and Sciences.

 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Internship in Public Arts in Syracuse
This internship is with Syracuse's new Public Arts Commission that was formed in the last year to encourage public display of art that has been loaned or sold to the City. The job description entails: looking for/applying for grants, setting up Commission subcommittee meetings, working on the Public Art Master Plan, coming up with new and innovative initiatives, and helping out with the 40 Below Public Arts Task Force and Lipe Art Park
(http://www.40belowsummit.com, see Public Art). The intern would have to work from home most of the time, or at the Cultural Resources Council, but would meet with the Public Art Coordinator on a regular basis in addition to attending meetings. 

If you are interested, please contact Kate Clark, Public Art Coordinator, at (315) 448-8108 or via e-mail at kclark@edsyracuse.com.
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L. C. Smith Engineering Career Connections Fair
Friday, February 21st, 10:30 am to 4:00 pm in the Link Hall lobby and Room 114
Attention A&S Math and Physics majors--participating companies welcome your interest and applications for their internships and full-time positions! At least 30 employers will be present, several of whom will be conducting interviews during the fair.
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Learning Community Applications Now Being Accepted
The Office of Learning Communities is currently accepting applications for over 40 Learning Communities for the 2008-2009 school year. We encourage you to look at the wide range of options available to you by visiting http://lc.syr.edu.

LGBTA Studies Learning Community:
The LGBTA Studies Learning Community is open to all undergraduate students (including first-year students) who are interested in exploring questions about sexuality, gender and the body. For the 2007-2008 academic year, this Learning Community is based on the sixth floor of Haven Hall. For the upcoming academic year (2008-2009), this Learning Community will provide both single- and double-room housing options. Students participating in the LGBTA Studies Learning Community are encouraged to enroll in QSX112: Sexualities, Genders, and Bodies. Students in the LGBTA Studies Learning Community will have the opportunity to engage in a number of activities--including a retreat and cultural events--both within and outside the University environment. Any student who has already taken a course approved as part of the LGBT Studies Minor, or who plans to take such a course in the Fall of 2008, can enroll in this Learning Community. Students who do not wish to live in Haven Hall can become non-residential members, but they are still asked to go through the Learning Community application process online. The application deadline is Thursday, February 21st. To apply, please visit: http://lc.syr.edu. If you have questions,contact Amit at ataneja@syr.edu or call 315-443-3983.
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Free GRE, LSAT, GMAT, MCAT & DAT Practice Test
Saturday, February 23rd, 12:00 pm, in the Hall of Languages (sign-in in the HL Lobby)
For more information, visit http://www.kaplan.com. To register, contact Kaplan at 315-472-3702.
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Peace Corps "Returned Volunteer" Panel
Wednesday, February 27th, 6:00 to 7:00 pm, 500 Hall of Languages
Are you wondering how you can use your degree to make a difference in others' lives and your own? Are you looking for experience overseas? Do you want to expand your skills, use your creativity and travel? The Peace Corps may be the opportunity for you, with international assignments in over 75 countries. Immerse yourself in a new culture, learn a new language, and have the experience of a lifetime working with others in education, health, agriculture, environment, business, technology or community development programs. Attend this Peace Corps Returned Volunteer Panel at Syracuse to re-consider your life's options.
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Community Connections (Government and Not-for-profit) Fair
Wednesday, February 27th, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, Schine 304ABC
This is a career fair especially for government and not-for-profit agencies. If you're looking for a full-time job or summer internship and want to serve others, this is the career fair for you. Agencies attending include: law enforcement agencies, the CIA, the FDA, Peace Corps, New York State offices and Muscular Dystrophy. Be sure to check OrangeLink regularly for updates.
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ESF Environmental Career Fair
Wednesday, February 27th, 10:30 am to 3:00 pm, Nifkin Lounge and 110 Moon Library on the ESF campus
The goal is to bring together students and employers so they may explore common interests related to permanent employment, summer jobs and internships associated with the environment. Invited employers will include corporate, government, and not-for-profit agencies. This Career Fair will allow students from ESF and SU to explore the great variety of career opportunities available to them. Employers will take advantage of this time to describe their career paths and recruit candidates. For a listing of the employers attending the ESF Career Fair and their Web sites please visit: http://www.esf.edu/students/career/ecf.htm.
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Advertising Industry Diversity Job Fair and Leadership Conference
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008, at the NYU Helen and Martin Kimmel Center for University Life, 60 Washington Square South, in New York CityAre you interesting in entering the Advertising Industry? If so, you are invited to attend the second annual Advertising Industry Diversity Job Fair and Leadership Conference produced by the Business Development Institute, Adrants, and New York University. Recruiting companies include: T-3, DDB Worldwide Communications, Horizon Media and Microsoft. While all undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students, as well as other qualified job seekers, are welcome to attend, this FREE event specifically targets under-represented groups including minority ethnic groups, female, and LGBT. For additional information regarding this event, please visit their Web site: http://www.bdionline.com/nydiversity08.
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Business Program for Non-Business Majors
The sixth annual It’s All About Business summer program at Wake Forest University is an intense, three-week summer program which introduces basic business concepts to outstanding students from underrepresented groups. It is designed for rising college sophomores, juniors and seniors who are non-business majors. Through coursework and experiential learning opportunities, they will gain an understanding of business fundamentals which they can then use in building their careers. IAAB 2008 will be offered on a full-scholarship basis which includes tuition, fees, and room and board. To learn more and to apply, visit http://www.mba.wfu.edu. The application deadline is February 29th. For more information, contact Amy Farmer at 336-758-3345 or amy.farmer@mba.wfu.edu.
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Gannett Co., Inc. 2008 Talent Development Program
Gannett Co., Inc. (www.gannett.com) is accepting applications for its award-winning Talent Development Program. Participants will receive career guidance, feedback, mentoring, and multiple layers of work experience. Their goal is to build a long-term program that provides a pipeline of diverse and exceptional talent by recruiting, hiring and developing a select group of the nation's top graduating seniors (graduate and undergraduate) from the class of 2008.

The 2008 training program will begin with an orientation at Gannett’s headquarters on June 5th and 6th. Participants will then be placed in full-time positions at Gannett locations nationwide. They are looking for graduating seniors interested in advertising sales, television/print/online reporting, circulation, finance and broadcast producing opportunities. A premium is placed on students who are bi-lingual and/or who possess strong multi-media skills. Applications are due by February 29th. All applicants will be notified by April 18th of their selection status. More information and an application can be found at: http://www.gannett.com/leadershipanddiversity/summer.

Gannett Co., Inc. is a leading international news and information company which publishes 85 daily newspapers in the United States, including USA TODAY, the nation's largest-selling daily newspaper. The company also owns nearly 1,000 non-daily publications in the U.S., and USA WEEKEND, a weekly newspaper magazine. Gannett also operates 23 U.S. television stations and maintains an Internet presence with sites sponsored by its TV stations and newspapers, including USATODAY.com.
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Minority Business Student Association Event at Cornell University
Saturday, March 1st, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
MBSA will be conducting their first ever Industry Symposium. Students will have the opportunity to interact with some of the biggest companies in Investment Banking, Accounting, Consulting, and much more. This event will provide students with interactive sessions, a networking luncheon, and opportunities to work closely with company representatives. Participating companies include: Lehman Brothers; Deloitte, Ernst & Young; and Wachovia. Don't miss one of the biggest networking and interactive events of the year. All students who have an interest in any of the following business areas are encouraged to attend: consulting, marketing, banking, accounting, and human resources. Look out for additional updates through e-mail and facebook. Direct all questions and concerns to Hali Booker at hmb33@cornell.edu.
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University of Michigan's Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) in Health Management and Policy
Many hospitals and other health care organizations in the Detroit-Ann Arbor-Flint area have agreed to provide paid ($3,000 for the summer) eight-week summer internships in health management and policy to qualified undergraduate students who are interested in the elimination of racial/ethnic health disparities. Students accepted will also receive housing, a food allowance, and travel expenses to and from Ann Arbor. The application deadline is March 3rd, 2008. For more information, contact Sha' Duncan Smith, Program Coordinator, at 734-936-3296 or um_sep@umich.edu.
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Minority Recruitment Event at Syracuse University College of Law
Tuesday, March 4th, 9:30 am to 3:00 pm, at the Syracuse University College of Law
Are you thinking about a career in law? Syracuse University College of Law will mark National Minority Law Student Recruitment Month with a Visitor Program. This program is open to all undergraduate minority students and high school students in the Syracuse area who wish to learn more about law school. National Minority Law Recruitment Month at Syracuse University College of Law is co-funded by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) and Syracuse University College of Law (SUCoL) to raise awareness of minority recruiting issues facing law schools.

The Program will include:

• Introduction from a member of the SUCoL Faculty
• Observation of a trial case by the Moot Court Team
• Presentation by current law school students on preparing for law school
• Presentation by an alumnus who will share personal experiences of law school and the legal profession
• Presentation by the Assistant Director of Financial Aid on financial preparation for law school
• Presentation by a member of Career Services on careers in the legal field

Space is limited due to classroom seating. Please RSVP by Wednesday, February, 27th to the Syracuse University College of Law, Office of Admissions, 315-443-1962, or nkhenry@law.syr.edu.
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Big East Career Fair
Friday, March 14th, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Madison Square Garden, New York City
Employers are looking to hire students in Arts and Sciences, so spend the day in NYC and maybe get a job! For registration information, directions, and to prepare for the Fair, visit:
http://www.eventemanagement.com/bigeast2008/index.php.

Big East Career Fair Prep Workshops:
Friday, February 29th, 2:00 pm – 228A Schine (tentative space)
Tuesday, March 4th, 12:00 pm – 228B Schine (tentative space)
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"24:00:00" Job Search Preparation Event
Friday, March 28th at noon until Saturday, March 29th at noon (24 hours of programming) at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management
So what is "24:00:00" ? An intense career-education-palooza for ambitious students with stamina! Whether you're looking for a summer internship or preparing for the intense fall recruiting season, it is critical that you get prepared now. Take advantage of this opportunity to obtain expert advice from our key corporate partners. Register today for one or all of the following and the chance to win one of the grand prize laptops.

• Career panels
• Resume critiques
• Mock interviews
• Career education sessions

Register through OrangeLink (Workshops: "24") at https://syr-csm.symplicity.com/students. Event Requirements:  you must be an A&S, Whitman, IST, or Engineering student, and a member of the Class of 2009 or 2010. The registration deadline is March 21st.
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Turner T3 Program
The Turner T3 Program provides trainees with a hands-on learning experience via an 11-month training program in Atlanta, GA. Turner Entertainment includes the following leading divisions: TBS, TNT, Turner Classic Movies, Cartoon Network, Turner Studios, and CNN.com. The T3 Program begins in July of 2008. The selected trainees will be assigned to one network/division for the entire 11- month, paid training period.They seek candidates who are creative, business-minded, innovative thinkers with a passion for entertainment. All materials must be sent directly to T3 by March 31st, 2008. Candidates are encouraged to send a project, along with their resume and cover letter, which demonstrates their special skills and displays any organizational abilities they may have. To be considered for this program, individuals must also apply on-line at http://www.turnerjobs.com. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply. Please refer to their Web site at http://www.turner.com/t3 for more information.
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Central NY Communications Consortium
April 14th to 16th, 2008
The Central New York Communications Consortium is co-sponsored by five of Central New York's most competitive communications programs, and is held annually at Syracuse University. Hundreds of students participate in this three-day event, as well as many of the top companies in the field of communications. The program provides students with the opportunity to interview for entry-level jobs and internships with large and small firms in the communications industry. It also provides employers with a comfortable, cost-effective setting in which to interview a large number of students from top communications programs.

This year, the CNYCC Career Fair will take place on April 14th and the interviews will be held on April 15th and 16th. If you want to interview for an opportunity, the deadline to apply is Friday, February 29th, at 11:59 pm. For information or to apply, visit: http://www.ithaca.edu/cnycc/studentindex.html.
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Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) Opportunity
June 16th to July 25th, 2008
The CHLI invites Hispanic undergraduate students from across the country to apply for the 2008 Ford Motor Company CHLI Leadership Program. Applications can be downloaded from the CHLI Web site at http://www.chli.org. Eight undergraduate students will be selected to become part of this intensive six-week internship program in Washington, DC. The interns will be placed in congressional offices, federal agencies or public policy organizations. The application deadline is Friday, February 29th, 2008. The program begins June 16th, 2008 and ends July 25th, 2008. To apply, applicants must: 1) be a US citizen or Legal Permanent Resident of Hispanic or Portuguese origin; and 2) be enrolled in an accredited four-year college/university or two-year community college. To apply, submit a completed application form, a personal statement, a legislative analysis, a resume, two letters of recommendation, and your official transcript(s). Compensation includes airfare and housing accommodations in Washington, DC, a $2,000 stipend, and a Metro card. For more information, please contact Yisel Cabrera, Program Manager, Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute at ycabrera@chli.org or at 202-429-2033.
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Working for the Federal Government
No matter what your major or area of undergraduate study, if you're looking for a job where you can develop your professional skills and make a difference in the lives of others, the federal government has a job for you.  Here's a link to a panel discussion that occurred on the SU campus earlier this semester.  The two guest alumni have backgrounds in law, information management, environmental science, geology and chemistry.  They spoke about their day-to-day work within the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and provided career advice to students considering a career in public service.

For security reasons, the CIA representative requested that the video be password protected, so you will need to request the password by following the instructions on this Web page (specify that you wish to have access to the September 28th "Working in the Federal Government" video): http://students.syr.edu/careerservices/aboutus/login.htm
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Summer Jobs at Camp
If you're interested in working at a camp this summer, this is a great resource for you. CampStaff.com has thousands of jobs at over 300 of Americas best camps. The site is 100% free of charge and has a simple online registration process. Camps are hiring summer staff now.
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Woodward Internship Program at Westport Country Playhouse
Applications are accepted year round.  Internships are available in the following departments:  Production, Arts Management, Marketing, Development/
Fundraising, Education, Company Management, and Artistic/Literary.  Intern slots range from January to April, May to August, or September to December.  For more information go to: www.westportplayhouse.org.

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CAREER COACHING CORNER
Interviewing Tips

Interviewing can be stressful. How you prepare for your interview matters. You should research the company, talk to your career counselor, and prepare questions in advance to ask the interviewer. Look at this article for important tips on how you can interview well.

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Internship Resources

Sending out your resume is only part of what needs to be done when you're searching for the ideal internship. Check out this article for a good step-by-step list of what to consider and what to do.

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Career Fair Checklist

With the Big East Career Fair approaching (Friday, March 14th at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY), you may find this checklist useful.

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What Is Networking?

Networking is a skill that makes your job search easier. This article defines what networking is (and is not), and also gives some important tips relating to online etiquette.
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When Should I Attend Graduate School?

The decision of when to attend graduate school is affected by several factors that are individual to each person. This article addresses the pros and cons of attending directly after completing undergraduate work, or waiting and attending a few years later.
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Having solid professional references is important for all job or internship seekers. It is important for you to begin now to gather written recommendations and identify references who are available to speak with potential employers over the phone. Read this article for more information about who to ask and how to go about doing so.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Question:  I saw the bulletin board outside of 329 HL which shows all of the places across the world where SU students can study abroad. Who can I talk to if I'd like more information about studying in a particular country?

Answer:  The SU Abroad office is located at 106 Walnut Place. Their staff are knowledgeable about the SU programs in Chile, China, France, Spain, England, Italy and Hong Kong (as well as other programs all over the world). They will also address other aspects of the abroad experience, including the application process, financing options, internships, and other work options in your host country, as well as issues related to the cultural transition. Click here to explore the SU Abroad Web site.

 

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COMING CAREER ATTRACTIONS
Stay tuned for details. In the meantime, jot down these important dates to remember:

February 27th, 2008:  Community Connections Non-Profit/
Government Fair
February 27th, 2008:  SUNY ESF Environmental Career Fair
March 14th, 2008:  Big East Career Fair at Madison Square Garden, NYC
March 28th and 29th, 2008:  24:00:00 Career Transition Program (24 hours of workshops to prepare you for internships and jobs in business)
April 14th-16th, 2008:  CNY Communications Consortium

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MAJOR INSIGHTS
2007-2008 Edition of Major Insights Available Online!
Are you an undecided Arts and Sciences student?  Are you considering changing your major or adding a major?  Check out the 2007-2008 edition of our publication, Major Insights--which is available online.  This booklet includes a description of all majors available in The College of Arts and Sciences, as well as lots of other relevant information which would be useful to anyone who is in the process of selecting, changing or adding a major.  Here's the link:

http://ces.syr.edu/majorinsights.pdf

 

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ORANGELINK
OrangeLink is SU's online career management system which you can use to search for a job or internship, or to network with alums and/or employers.  To use this service, you will create a profile and upload your resume(s), cover letter(s), etc., which will then be available to prospective employers.

 

Student Login:
https://syr-csm.symplicity.com/students

More information about OrangeLink:

http://students.syr.edu/careerservices/undergrad/orangelinkintro.htm

OrangeLink Quick Start Guide:

http://students.syr.edu/careerservices/undergrad/quickstartguide.pdf

 

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Teresa DiMagno, Director

Amy Friers, Career Counselor

Lynn Fall, Office Coordinator

Caitlin Horgan, Student Assistant

 

Career Exploration Services (CES)

329 Hall of Languages

Syracuse, NY 13244-1170

315-443-2206

315-443-9397 (fax)

http://ces.syr.edu

ces@syr.edu 

 

By appointment:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm(except Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:00 pm) 

 

Walk-in hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00 to 5:00 pm, 329 HL

Walk-in hours are intended to be 10- to 15-minute meetings designed to assist you with quick questions such as a preliminary resume or cover letter critique.  We are happy to schedule a follow-up appointment for you if your questions or concerns are not fully addressed.

 

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PREVIOUS ISSUES OF CES_SEZ
You may wish to browse our archive, especially the general career advice featured in the CAREER COACHING CORNER section:

 

February 11th, 2008

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January 14th, 2008

December 10th, 2007

November 26th, 2007
November 12th, 2007

October 29th, 2007