Barnard College, "Career Connections," November 2009 Issue

November 4, 2009

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STAFF Robert Earl, Jr. Director Alexandra Nestoras Senior Associate Director Won Kang Associate Director Nadine Verna Associate Director Will Simpkins Program Director / Community & Diversity Initiatives Linda Reals Manager / Financial Fluency Program Kimberly Bedeau Employer Relations Coordinator Rachel Tannenbaum Career Counselor Christine Shin Alumnae Counselor Katherine Hendry Assistant Director

Career Connections CAREER DEVELOPMENT WELCOMES KIMBERLY BEDEAU We would like to welcome Kimberly Bedeau to Career Development! She joined us on September 30th. Kimberly earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration and Master’s in Business Administration in Market Research from University at Buffalo. She brings with her a wealth of staffing, recruitment and program management expertise. Most recently, Kimberly was the manager of a nationwide staffing team at Merrill Lynch.

Kimberly joins Career Development with a focus on Employer Relations. In this capacity, she will grow and expand current strategies and develop tactical and strategic career placement approaches. Kimberly will lead efforts to bring more employer opportunities to students. She is looking to grow all partnerships in fields including but not limited to: the arts, education, law, publishing, government, philanthropy, and finance. These efforts thereby, driving increased internship and full time placement through strengthened ties with employers.

Stop by and see Kimberly Bedeau to partner as you work to realize your career goals. Amy Chen ’10 can attest to the importance of tapping into Kimberly as a resource. Most recently, Amy stopped by to discuss her interest in exploring Human Resources opportunities upon graduation. Amy mentioned that through her networking she was made aware that Barclays Capital offered an intense HR Rotational Program. Kimberly made a call to her recruiting contact at Barclays Capital while Amy was in the office. The result, Amy’s credentials were submitted for the HR Rotational Program!

Her career search motto: If you encounter an obstacle while pursing your dreams, don’t change your decision to go... change your direction to get there.

Halle Kiefer Career Resources Assistant Hiraida Crespo Office Assistant Annapurna Potluri Administrative Assistant Genise Reid Student Employment Assistant 1

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TEN WAYS TO MANAGE UP According to the Wall Street Journal, simply doing your job is not enough to achieve success in the workplace. To really stand out, you must “manage up” – in other words, stretch yourself to go beyond ordinary tasks to exceed your employers’ expectations 1. Be confident in your abilities. Remember – they hired you! Use this confidence to channel all of the abilities that make you stand out and make you valuable.

2. Don’t take criticism personally. Use it as a way to improve yourself and your work skills.

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3. Be flexible. Adapt your work ethic to the values of your manager. While you should still be yourself, try to present a more honed version of yourself to avoid conflict and satisfy the demands of your position.

4. Build a relationship with your employers and network with them. If you establish a positive relationship with them, you’re more likely to get good reviews from supervisors and co-workers.

5. Learn to self-promote. Take credit for what you’ve accomplished – oftentimes, if you don’t, somebody else will. This is particularly relevant for group projects.

6. Check your entitlement at the door. Know your worth, but remember that everyone must pay their dues at a new job.

7. It’s important to maintain a positive attitude. In today’s economy especially, employers are more likely to keep workers that are eager and committed to their jobs.

10 THINGS EMPLOYERS WANT YOU TO LEARN IN COLLEGE BY: BILL COPLIN

Coplin provides useful advice to students looking to make the most of their undergraduate experience. Learn how to go beyond a good GPA to gain valuable skills through your courses, such as teamwork and communication abilities, that will appeal to employers after graduation. 10 Things Employers Want You to Learn in College will help you establish a good work ethic as a student that will translate into success as an employee.

Available in the Career Development Library on the 2nd floor of Elliott Hall!

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8. Make sure your work wardrobe is really a work wardrobe. Presentation is key – know your work environment and adjust accordingly. If you’ve just started, make an effort to be slightly better dressed than the rest of the employees.

9. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Employers would rather help you get it right the first time, but make sure this doesn’t become too constant of a habit or it may become annoying.

10. Develop a reputation for honesty and integrity in the work place. If you give you word, make sure you keep it. If you find yourself unable to follow through with something you've committed to, make sure you give early notice and explain what you can do instead. It's always worse not to follow through at all.

Sources: New Girl on the Job, Hannah Seligson The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Office Politics, Laurie and Bob Rozakis Managing Up!: 59 Ways to Build a Career-Advancing Relationship with Your Boss, Deborah Singer Dobson “What It Means to ‘Manage Up’”, The Wall Street Journal, Oct 30, 2008 Elizabeth Garone

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INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHT: CURE INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP

By Tamara Briner, Class of ’11 After an amazing medical internship in Tanzania in 2008, I sought a similar placement in Honduras for this past summer.

The position combined my desire to learn Spanish with my dream to experience international medicine. I found a new home and a new family while volunteering at a pediatric orthopedic specialty hospital in San Pedro, Sula. Run by the renowned CURE team, the facility is one of ten worldwide hospitals specialized in global pediatric treatment. Through daily patient rounds, clinical therapies and surgeries, I learned how to provide the best medicine available with limited resources, while generating a welcoming and reassuring environment filled with hope and support in a time of crisis.

In reality medicine involves so much more than simply treating a patient. Exceptional health care entails a comprehensive understanding of a unique situation for a distinctive person.

A WORD FROM A PEER CAREER ADVISOR Dear Barnard Readers, Last week, an article I read for my Women and Leadership seminar with Professor Rosalind Rosenberg lead me to think that there’s more to communication that meets the eye (or ear, if you will). I always suspected that men and women have different speaking styles, but Deborah Tannen’s “Power of Talk” really demonstrates that how we say things affects our success in the workplace. As communicators, men tend to show more confidence by minimizing their doubts and highlighting their achievements. As women, we tend to be more likely to self-deprecate and even downplay our success. Employers prefer confident workers with strong leadership skills over modesty, especially when considering workers for promotion. In the competitive playing field of the workplace and job market, having confidence in your presentation is crucial. So, will the confident woman on the job please stand up; we must take our success into our own hands and learn to self-promote, communicating our best selves to employers and coworkers.

Jenny Lyubomudrova Peer Career Advisor ____________________________________

DROP-IN HOURS Peer Career Advisors Monday-Friday: 10 AM - 4 PM ____________________________________

NYC CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM FOCUS ON SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME NEW YORKERS Tuesday 11/10/09, 6:30 – 8:00 PM What services are there to assist low income New Yorkers? What makes initiatives to serve low-income New Yorkers successful? Join representatives from city agencies and non-profit organizations to address these concerns and help you be a better volunteer.

RSVP on eRecruiting at www.barnard.edu/ocd CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COLLECTIVE (Sophomores Only) Do you have an interest in community service, nonprofit and public service careers, and issues facing New York City? Consider joining the Civic Engagement Collective, a small group of sophomores who will participate in weekly seminars (Fridays; 1pm – 3pm), service projects, and meetings with influential New Yorkers.

Apply online at www.barnard.edu/nyccep Deadline: 12/15/09 THEORIZING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: URBS BC3590x or y Through a combination of community-based internships, directed reflection, and theoretical readings, students explore the complexities of civic engagement. Issues include: community empowerment; public policy at the grassroots; communication and coalition-building across differences of race, gender, class; and leadership development.

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LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP? In addition to eRecruiting, you have access to Internships.com and Internships-USA.com, two online resources with hundreds of different internships organized by industry and state.

To access both databases, log into eRecruiting, and use the school passwords provided on the lower left hand side of the home page.

INFORMATION: eRecruiting

FEATURED INTERNSHIPS Hot Internships! For these and other great opportunities, check out eRecruiting at www.barnard.edu/cd.

The New York State Office of the Attorney General seeks student interns for the Press / Communications Department. The intern will be expected to write press releases, coordinate with statewide news outlets, help develop local communications strategy and will likely, with time, be managing a regional media market.

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney is seeking a marketing specialist dedicated to promoting the team’s brand, its capabilities and expertise to existing clients and qualified prospects. The position requires that the individual develop marketing materials, reach out to potential prospects, maintain the team website and keep other marketing materials fresh and relevant. The internship is paid.

Liz Claiborne’s spring internship program is starting on February 1, 2010 - April 30, 2010. Interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable, and fashionable work experience with their For-Credit Internship Program with our Partnered Brands LCNY, DKNY, Monet, Dana Buchman, Kensie, and Mac & Jac. The Queens Library Health Link is looking for an intern to help investigate the efficacy of a comprehensive research project aimed at improving the use of cancer prevention, screening and treatment interventions. Core organizations involved in this project include the Queens Borough Public Library System, the Queens Cancer Center, the American Cancer Society of Queens, and Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University.

MTV Networks’ portfolio spans more than 150 television channels and 350 digital media properties worldwide and includes MTV, VH1, Logo, Nick at Nite, NOGGIN, Comedy Central, Spike TV, TV Land and Xfire. An MTV Networks Internship allows college students to work in an innovative, progressive, fast-paced and professional environment which exposes them to all levels of MTV Networks.

Interns help City Year New York carry out in-school service by researching, event planning, fundraising and more. Interns will begin working November 2009 and may continue into the Spring. Interns will be assigned to a mentor within a department to work on specific projects. Additionally, each intern will assist with general office operations, event support, and data entry. Interns are required to work 5 to 15 hours per week during business hours.

Barclays Capital 2010 Generation Next: Sophomore Internship Program is for students who are seeking a hands-on opportunity to gain exposure and the skills necessary to pursue a career at an Investment Bank. The Generation Next Program goal is to attract and identify under represented (Women, African Americans, Hispanic/Latino Americans, and Native Americans) sophomore candidates who possess a combination of academic and leadership skills, as well as a passion for the industry. Internship opportunities are available in the Investment Banking, Capital Markets, and Infrastructure businesses.

The Alan Klotz Gallery is looking for an intern with an art history background, preferably a history of photography background, and is interested in pursuing a career in either a gallery or a museum. They are a Chelsea fine art photography gallery with 32 years of experience.

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GET VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN YOUR EMAIL! Make sure to indicate “community service” or “volunteer” as a preference in your eRecruiting profile to receive our community service listserv. You’ll get biweekly announcements of newly posted volunteer opportunities for Barnard students.

SENIORS / BARNARD EXPERIENCE FOR SENIORS IN TRANSITION (BEST) City Year Information Session: Are you ready to change the world?

Monday, 11/09/09 at 6:30 PM North Tower, Sulzberger Hall City Year is hiring "Corps Members" to commit to one year of full time community service, making a difference by working with underserved children as tutors and mentors and leading them in community service. City Year provides unique experiences in terms of professional development. Their alumni pursue successful careers as leaders in the private, public and nonprofit sectors.

RSVP: eRecruiting Mintz Levin Information Session Tuesday 11/5/09 at 5 PM Faculty House Mintz Levin's Project Analyst Program is an unparalleled opportunity for recent college graduates to gain experience within the legal and business environments of one of the country's top law firms. Please attend this information session to learn about their employment opportunities and get a chance to speak with representatives from Mintz Levin.

DEADLINES For more information visit eRecruiting.

Phoenix Teaching Fellows 11/2 YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund 11/5 at 4 PM Submit materials via eRecruiting & drop off hard copies to Career Development.

Carnegie Junior Fellows Program 11/13 at 4 PM Submit materials via eRecruiting & drop off hard copies to Career Development.

City Year 11/30 For more information visit www.cityyear.org/applynow.aspx.

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RACHEL’S CORNER

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MANAGING UP AT YOUR INTERNSHIP

CIVIC LEADERS OF TOMORROW PUBLIC POLICY FELLOWSHIP (Spring 2010) Applications for Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer’s Civic Leaders of Tomorrow Public Policy Fellowship are now being accepted. This fellowship promotes future leaders in public policy and advocacy through fellowship placements at not-for-profit and community-based organizations in NYC. There are openings for five fellows and each are placed at organizations advocating for underserved communities with a focus on immigrant rights. Fellows will receive a $1,000 stipend for the duration of the Fellowship which is one semester.

DEADLINE: 11/18/09 INFORMATION: Log into

eRecruiting

Many Barnard students have told me that they have excellent relationships with their supervisors. Many Barnard students have also told me that they are a bit unsure of what industry they want to pursue upon graduation. What do these two things have in common? When a student has a solid relationship with her supervisor, she feels more comfortable asking for some experience in other departments in order to make a more educated career decision.

I have been seeing a student who is interning a non-profit organization in a technical capacity. Though she enjoys this work, she also has an interest in consulting and/or human resources. To explore these interests, she approached her supervisor and asked to contribute to an evaluation project, and then spend some hours in the training division. Her supervisor gladly allowed this. These opportunities will prove invaluable for this student. She can try out new skill-sets and job duties and make a better determination about the industry she will pursue.

She will also gain many resume-boosters that will qualify her for more positions.

Additionally, this student is learning to be assertive, flexible and well-rounded; excellent qualities to have in any career.

My best advice to students is to take advantage of all the opportunities in front of you. If you have been professional at your current position, most likely your supervisor will feel comfortable having you shadow an individual or take on a shortterm project in another department. Remember that an internship is a critical learning experience, and one of your biggest jobs as an intern is to make sure you learn as much as you can during your stay.

Best, Rachel

INTERESTED IN WORKING OR INTERNING FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT? Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) STEP is a traditional internship in a federal agency that provides summer or shortterm experience. These are typically paid experiences.

Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) SCEP places a student within an agency related to what they are studying. This is typically a paid opportunity for students who work at least 640 hours (or less depending on academic achievement/prior experience). After the internship is completed, students are eligible to be hired into an agency non-competitively. An agency must form an agreement with the institution the student is attending.

Federal Career Intern Program (FCIP) FCIP is a full-time, 2-year position. The term “intern” refers to the idea of trying out a position for 2 years, so this program is for students who will soon graduate.

Eligible for all salary and benefits of a regular federal employee.

Any opportunities related to these programs can be found by searching www.USAjobs.gov; http://www.studentjobs.gov, or looking at individual agencies’ websites.

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

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Take advantage of the opportunity to build you career development skills. Attend one or all of the workshops. For more information login to eRecruiting.

Resume/Cover Letter Workshops Friday, 11/6, 2-3 PM Tuesday, 12/1, 12-1 PM

Job/Internship Search Wednesday,11/4, 12-1 PM Tuesday, 11/17, 3-4 PM

Interview Workshops Tuesday, 11/10, 12-1 PM Thursday, 11/19, 4-5 PM Friday, 12/11, 2-3 PM

Professional Networking Online Thursday, 11/12, 4-5 PM Wednesday, 11/18, 12:30-1:30 PM Friday, 12/4, 12:30-1:30 PM Tuesday, 12/8, 3-4 PM

FINANCIAL FLUENCY WALL STREET PREP: Careers in Finance 101

Winter Break: January 11-13, 2010, Barnard Campus If you are considering a career or internship in finance, this is a MUST! Wall Street Prep: Careers in Finance 101 is a 3 day intensive training “boot camp” that bridges the gap between your liberal arts education and on-the-job financial skills required for a career in finance. The training is composed of applied finance seminars and career development workshops.

Applied Finance Seminars are taught by ex-bankers and finance professionals from Wall Street Prep - a global financial training firm. The curriculum will cover: Pre-seminar Coursework in Excel, Accounting & Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Modeling and Introduction to Valuation Techniques Career Development Workshops will focus on: resume writing, interviewing, networking and company research.

Eligibility: Juniors, Sophomores and First Year Students ONLY. Registration: e-Recruiting at www.barnard.edu/cd. $50 non-refundable fee.

Students who require financial assistance should contact Linda Reals at lreals@barnard.edu.

Space is limited to 30 students.

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NOVEMBER CALENDAR Women For Hire-Career Expo Thursday, 11/4 at 10 AM-2 PM Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers 811 7th Avenue at 53rd Street

Meet directly with top employers, glean valuable career tips at our ongoing career workshops and get feedback on how to make your resume shine.

How To Find A Job

Wednesday, 11/4 at 12 PM Career Development Seminar Room RSVP: eRecruiting

Starting the search process for a job or internship? Join us at Career Development to learn more about the search and application processes.

Public Health: Work for a Cause You Believe In Wednesday, 11/4 at 6 PM Career Development Library RSVP: eRecruiting

Lauren Alexander, a Barnard alumna, is currently working at Planned Parenthood and working on Master's in Public Health at the Mailman School. Come learn about her journey, information on the industry and other tips about working in public health.

Bard Graduate Programs Open House

Thursday, 11/5 at 11 AM Bard College Bertelsmann Campus Center, Multipurpose Room

The graduate programs at Bard College will hold their annual Open House. Interested students can visit the campus, meet with faculty and students, and talk with admissions representatives from any of Bard's eight distinguished graduate programs. No registration required.

Mintz Levin Info Session

Thursday, 11/5 at 5 PM Columbia University Faculty House

See page 5 for more details.

Launching a Career in Merchandising

Interview Skills

Find out how Morgan Seidler ‘03 launched her career in the fashion industry and how she has risen the ranks. Also learn about the various careers in fashion/retail/ merchandising for which you may be eligible and how to prepare for them.

Come learn the ins and outs of interviewing: how to prepare, the questions you'll be asked, and how to follow up.

Thursday, 11/5 at 6 PM Career Development Library

Athena Collaborative Group Investment Banking Internships Friday, 11/6

ACG selects, prepares, and presents sophomores and juniors to partner firms for banking internships. It also provides training on soft and hard skills necessary to succeed in their internships and secure a full-time offer. If interested, email your resume to applicants@athenacollaborative.org AND complete profile online at www.athenacollaborative.org.

Direct Marketing Educational Foundation (DMEF) Student Forum Friday, 11/6 at 8 AM 1221 6th Avenue, New York, NY

For more information, visit www.directworks.org or email Prisca Rabetafika (Barnard alumna) at prabetafika@the-dma.org.

The Federal Jobs Career Day

Friday, 11/6 at 10 AM Multipurpose Room & Main Lounge, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

This event is sponsored in partnership with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and Rutgers Career Services and it is open to students and alumni from all two and four year colleges and universities in NJ, NY and PA.

Crafting a Resume/Cover Letter

Friday, 11/6 at 2 PM Career Development Seminar Room RSVP: eRecruiting

Come learn the ins and outs of writing a cover letter and resume.

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Tuesday, 11/10 at 12 PM Career Development Seminar Room RSVP: eRecruiting

Focus On Services For Low Income New Yorkers Tuesday, 11/10 at 6:30 PM James Room, Barnard Hall RSVP: eRecruiting

Join representatives from city agencies and non-profit organizations to help you be a better volunteer.

Networking Boot Camp

Thursday, 11/12 at 4 PM Wednesday, 11/18 at 12:30 PM Career Development Seminar Room RSVP: eRecruiting

Seniors, come learn the ins and outs of networking, as well as get access to the Alumnae Online Network.

A Career at the State Dept.

Thursday, 11/12 at 5:30 PM Career Development Library RSVP: eRecruiting

Attend an info session on careers in foreign and civil services.

Hughes Science Pipeline Presents: Egg Donation: A Blessing or a Business?

Monday, 11/16 at 5:30 PM James Room, Barnard Hall RSVP: eRecruiting

Panelists include: President Debora Spar, Kitty Kolbert, Director of the Athena Center for Leadership Development, Valerie Estess, cofounder and Director of Research, Project A.L.S. (a Barnard alumna)

Is a Career in Advertising/ Marketing Right for You?

Thursday, 11/18 at 5:30 PM North Tower, 17th Fl, Sulzberger Hall RSVP: eRecruiting CUID Required

Learn from a panel of professionals from world renown firms about careers in advertising and marketing.