WEEK OF MARCH 3, 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

Spring Break Advocacy Opportunity

There are still *five spots* open for the Advocacy In Albany trip and they hope to fill these spots ASAP. The cost of the trip is $100. If you know anyone interested in housing policy, legislative work, or learning how to lobby, please refer them to this trip. The beginning part of the trip will include a legislative breakfast where participants will have the opportunity to meet with NY State Senators and others who hold office. Participants will also learn lobbying do's and don'ts and have the chance to interact with government officials. The second half of the week will include framing two houses on the steps of the legislative building in Albany, NY. This week-long opportunity is sponsored by Habitat for Humanity. If you are interested, please contact Tim Rittenhouse at tlritten@syr.edu.

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Summer Internships in NYC

If you are interested in gaining valuable work experience through an internship opportunity and are from New York City or would like to work there, then this is a great resource for you. Click here for an extensive listing of internships, and information about the application process and summer housing options.

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Civic Education Project (CEP)

Spend a week (or a month or two) this spring or summer helping young people discover how to make a difference in the world. The Civic Education Project (CEP), a leadership and citizenship program at Northwestern University, is NOW HIRING exceptional staff for the Spring and Summer 2008 service-learning programs.

 

CEP spring and summer programs offer week-long field study projects for ninth through twelth graders during the academic year, and intensive, three-week service-learning courses for seventh through twelth graders during the summer. CEP programs explore complex social issues through academic study, meaningful service work, and meetings with community leaders, and help teach young people how to apply their skills and abilities to pressing social issues in their own communities.

 

This year, CEP will offer programs in Chicago, Baltimore, Washington, DC, New Orleans, New York, and San Francisco, covering a wide variety of topics, including poverty, homelessness, education, public health, law, politics, leadership, and social change.

 

They are looking for outstanding teachers from public and private schools and universities, service-learning practitioners, other education, youth development and non-profit professionals, and graduate and undergraduate students. Instructional, residential, and administrative positions are available, ranging from one-week to eight-week sessions in the spring or summer. Staff generally receive a cash stipend, room and board, and training in service-learning and experiential education. However, the biggest payoff comes from the opportunity to work with bright, motivated students; to build community with passionate, dynamic colleagues; and to gain valuable experience educating young people about civic engagement and social responsibility.

 

To learn more about CEP programs and staff positions or to apply online, visit their Web site at: http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/cep/jobs.

 

Applications for spring and summer staff positions are accepted at any time, but are reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received, so candidates are encouraged to apply early for the best consideration.

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Internship in Public Arts in Syracuse
Syracuse's new Public Arts Commission was formed in the last year to encourage public display of art that has been loaned or sold to the city. This internship will entail: 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 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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International Virtual Career Fair
The NACE International Student Virtual Career Fair is LIVE. This fair is meant for International students currently studying in the United States who want to return home for an internship or after graduation.

Sample employers include Disney Worldwide, AON, Deloitte, KPMG, Lehman Brothers, Unilever, Citi, Shell Oil and more. Opportunities exist for student majoring in economics, math, science, engineering, accounting, finance, marketing, supply chain, IT, etc. For more information visit: http://asp.symplicity.com/nacelinkvcf.
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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 Workshop:
Tuesday, March 4th, 12:00 pm, Room 228B, Schine Student Center
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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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2008 Delay the Real World Fellowship
This year's Delay the Real World Fellowship will award $5,000 to the twentysomething who proposes the best plan to avoid the cubicle. The winner will be selected on the basis of the quality and originality of his or her proposal. Last year's winner, Andrew Morgan, is currently biking, teaching and making a documentary in Central America. 2006 winner Daniela Papi used her prize to live in Cambodia and work with PEPY Ride, which supports educational projects in developing countries and disaster relief areas. For contest details and full bios of past winners, visit http://www.delayingtherealworld.com/fellowship08. The application deadline is April 23, 2008. This contest is sponsored by Running Press and Avalon Travel to celebrate the spirit of the book, DELAYING THE REAL WORLD: A TWENTYSOMETHING'S GUIDE TO SEEKING ADVENTURE, by Colleen Kinder.

"Colleen's book isn't about how to buy a Eurail pass and have a great summer vacation. It's about how to put off the pressures of post-graduate adult life and continue your education beyond the classroom. That means traveling the world, working abroad, volunteering for causes you care about, and not caring about people busy counting their 401(k) contributions back home. Colleen makes it clear that if you plan it right, the education provided by a year spent squishing grapes barefoot on a farm in Denmark can be more illuminating than four years of papers and finals, and far more rewarding than life as a corporate drone."
              —Sparknotes
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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
Financing Graduate or Professional School

Now that you've decided to apply to graduate, law or medical school, it's time to think about how you can pay for it. This article is packed with tips and helpful resources. CES also has helpful resources available in our office; stop by and see us for more information.

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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:  One of my professors recommended that I have my papers reviewed before I turn them in. Where can I go to have my writing critiqued?

Answer:  The Writing Center is located in Room 101 of Huntington Beard Crouse Hall (HBC). Writing Consultants are available to help you with the entire writing process--from formulating an effective thesis to researching and drafting your paper. Click here for more information on how to make an appointment and what to bring to your appointment at the Writing Center.

 

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

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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