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Barnard College Career Development Elliott Hall, 2nd Floor www.barnard.edu/cd
212 854-2033 EMAIL: ocd@barnard.edu PHONE NUMBER:
STAFF Robert Earl, Jr. Director Alexandra Nestoras Senior Associate Director Won Kang Associate Director / Student Employment Rachel Tannenbaum Associate Director Valerie Chow Program Director / Internship Programs & Civic Engagement Purnima Taylor Program Director / Employer Relations & Campus Recruitment Victoria Passarella Career Counselor Sarah Noel Alumnae Counselor Katherine Hendry Assistant Director Lindsey Allen Assistant to the Director Hiraida Crespo Office Assistant
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WHAT TO DO WITH A MAJOR IN ART HISTORY? You’ve decided on a major and are not sure what career path to follow after college. To help you out, we asked three Barnard alumnae who majored in biology to share their career experiences with you! Rebecca Capua, ʻ03, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Assistant Conservator When I was in high school I had an after-school job working for a local paintings restorer. By the time I entered Barnard, I was excited to begin taking art history courses to see if I might be further encouraged to pursue a career in art conservation. I found that I loved the combination of history, theory, aesthetics, and materialism inherent in the study of art history. Chemistry classes are also required for graduate programs in art conservation, and although I had initial doubts about how I would manage in chemistry, exercising a different area of my brain kept things interesting in college. I wrote my major’s thesis on an American sculpture, but it was a seminar paper on Rembrandt’s drawings that confirmed for me which medium I enjoy the most. In my current position as assistant conservator of works on paper at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, I perform conservation treatments on museum objects such as prints, drawings, and manuscripts and I also research and write on topics in conservation mainly related to technical art history, with a focus on materials and techniques of works on paper. Jessica Dawson ʻ95, Hirshhorn Museum, Director of Identity My interest in art came naturally --- I’d been going to museums since I was a child. I found that looking at art was a lot like reading a book: you got someone else’s perspective on things. That was a great relief for an only child. At Barnard, I majored in art and architectural history but pursued journalism with equal enthusiasm. For a while I interned at Interview and wrote a number of film reviews for the magazine; it was a thrill to be published nationally at 20. After graduation, I worked for a while at Architecture magazine, then left for a freelance writing and teaching career. I’ve spent the bulk of my career (so far!) as an art critic for the Washington Post where I wrote about contemporary art in the context of contemporary culture --- art as a lens through which to see modern life. Cont’d on pg. 6 Chelsea Rao ʻ01, NYC Department Cultural Affairs, Senior Project Manager My art history degree was the perfect springboard for my early career, working at Christie’s auction house and the New Museum of Contemporary Art, followed by a period at the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. Cont’d on pg. 6
Bruce Ross Administrative Assistant Nancy Ferro Recruiting Program Assistant
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TEN CAREERS FOR AN ART HISTORY MAJOR 1.
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New York Foundation for the Arts was created in conjunction with the New York State Council on the Arts in 1971. The organization gives grants to individual artists, writers and developing arts organizations with a mission to empower artists at critical stages in the creative lives. NYFA's website is home to the nation's largest online database of grants, job and internship opportunities, and services for artists. Other services include an extensive Classifieds section for artist spaces, jobs in the arts, and advocacy in the arts sphere.
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Curator: direct the acquisition, storage, and exhibition of collections, including negotiating and authorizing the purchase, sale, exchange, or loan of works. Curators often oversee and help conduct institutions’ research projects and related educational programs. Today, an increasing part of a curator's duties involves fundraising and promotion and attendance at meetings, conventions, and civic events. Executive director: comparable to a CEO in the corporate world, museum director is the highest paid and most prestigious position within a museum. Hired by the Board of Trustees, the director oversees the finances, staff and operation of the museum. Archivist: collect, organize, and maintain control over a wide range of information for permanent safekeeping. This information takes many forms: photographs, films, video and sound recordings, and electronic data files in a wide variety of formats, as well as more traditional paper records, letters, and documents. Museum technician: More commonly known as registrars, museum technicians assist curators by performing various preparatory and maintenance tasks on museum items. Registrars may also answer public inquiries and assist curators and outside scholars in using collections. Conservator: manage, care for, preserve, treat, and document works of art, artifacts, and specimens—work that may require substantial historical, scientific, and archaeological research. Conservators use x rays, chemical testing, microscopes, special lights, and other laboratory equipment and techniques to examine objects and determine their condition and the appropriate method for preserving them. Graphic designers: plan, analyze, and create visual solutions to communications problems. Graphic designers find the most effective way to get messages across in print and electronic media using color, type, illustration, photography, animation, and various print and layout techniques. University faculty: teach related courses in their subject and may instruct undergraduate or graduate students (or both). College and university faculty lecture in large halls, lead small seminars, or supervise student research. They prepare lectures, exercises, and laboratory experiments; grade exams and papers; and advise and work with students individually. In universities, they also supervise graduate students' teaching and research. Art lawyer: offer legal representation to museums, arts organizations and/or individual artists. Art lawyers serve as the legal consultants (and possibly litigators) in cases dealing with the repatriation of artworks, NAGRPA issues, copyright issues, contracts for public works of art, etc. Art investment consultant: evaluate trends in the market for all types of art and advise clients on potential increases in value. Director of education: design educational programs for all age levels, from public school students to adult visitors.
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PEER CAREER ADVISOR BUZZ WHAT (NOT) TO WEAR
Jaqueline (Jackie) Rossiter
While the workplace definitely necessitates a more professional style of dress than everyday attire, dressing to impress may depend more on your industry than the standard definitions of “business formal” or “business casual” may imply. Dressing for a day at J.P. Morgan , for example, may be significantly different from dressing for a day at an art gallery, and you probably won’t confuse a student shadowing a veterinarian—think scrubs—from one going to court to observe an attorney at work. Even different companies in the same industry may differ in what is considered appropriate work attire. Having recently started an internship at Christie’s, where employees are focused on interaction with clients, I observed that a more conservative style is preferred (structured dresses and jackets in muted tones) over the more casual (but still polished) look of those in the New York Art and Antiquities Department. However, regardless of the industry, I believe that when in doubt interns should aim to overdress rather than underdress in order to contribute to a professional image, and dressing in a “flexible” manner can make it easier to blend in with the employees in your industry. A clean cut jacket in place of a cardigan can dress up an outfit, while a pair of flats instead of heels can make your look more casual. Nevertheless, I firmly believe that for interviews, a suit is still your best bet regardless of the industry or company—and is always within reach through Career Development’s Suitable Suit Program.
Sylvia Scodro
By Jenny Lyubomudrova, PCA
THE PCAʼS Kate Bergin Geraldine Cheung Lianna Fox Lily Icangelo Jenny Lyubomudrova
Michelle Yip Margaret Yukins
DROP-IN HOURS Peer Career Advisors Monday - Friday 10 AM - 5 PM
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FEATURED INTERNSHIPS For these and other great opportunities, check out NACElink at www.barnard.edu/cd.
INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHT:
By Hilary Symington ʻ12 Major: Economics Minor: Art History When Catherine, a specialist at Keno Auctions, brought out a black light to assess an 18thcentury landscape, I couldn’t imagine how she intended to use it. Before my internship, black lights meant haunted houses and detective shows. By taking the time to demonstrate how they reveal underpainting, showing me a heavily preserved painting for contrast, Catherine added black light analysis to my real (art) world know-how. Such lessons formed my internship at Keno Auctions. I applied on a tip from a family friend -- unlike the big auction houses, Keno does not advertise structured internships. For me, interning at this smaller Upper East Side establishment was ideal. Immersed in January auction preparations, I processed consignments, cataloged inventory, and lent a hand -- more a member of the team than an intern.
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Penguin Group - Paid Spring Intern. Penguin Group (USA) is the second-largest English-language trade book publisher in the world. The company owns a wide range of imprints, including Viking, G.P Putnam’s Sons, Berkley, Riverhead, Penguin, Dutton, Plume and Signet, among others. Internship opportunities offered in various areas such as contracts, editorial, finance, graphic design, managing editorial, marketing, online marketing, production, publicity, sales, subsidiary rights, and operations. (RED) - Communications Intern. Based in NYC, (RED) transforms the collective power of consumers into a financial force to help others in need, working with brands like Apple, Converse, Dell, Armani, Gap, Nike, and Starbucks to make unique (PRODUCT)RED™ items and give up to 50 percent of their profits to the Global Fund to invest in HIV/AIDS programs in Africa. The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Department of Printed Products Intern. Interns will assist with product development through research, coordinating with curators, text development, and other administrative duties. Depth of Field Management - Music Management Intern. Depth of Field Management is a boutique management firm based in NYC that represents internationally renowned, Grammy-winning jazz artists. Responsibilities will include assisting in the preparation of: domestic and international touring; music marketing and promotion; liaising with agents, promoters, publicists and the artists themselves; phones and general administrative duties. The O, Oprah Magazine - Fashion Intern. The O, Oprah Magazine Fashion Department is seeking interns for the spring semester. Interns must work at least 3 days a week. Candidates must have a strong interest in fashion and be hard working, organized and enthusiastic. Interns will be working in a fast paced environment, so the ability to work well under pressure is key. Thames & Hudson Inc. - Publicity and Editorial Intern. Thames & Hudson is the most eminent publisher of illustrated books in the world. The firm publishes highquality, beautifully printed books on art, architecture, design, photography, decorative arts, fashion, style, lifestyle, travel, archaeology, history, and spirituality, as well as a number of titles for children. Makovsky + Company - Intern. Makovsky + Company, a prominent communications firm in NYC, is seeking intern candidates for the spring. Paid internship positions are open to third and fourth year college students and recent graduates interested in public relations/marketing communications. Pentacle Danceworks - Cultivating Leadership in Dance Intern. Pentacle is a performing arts service organization with over 35 years of experience working with dance and performance artists. The Cultivating Leadership in Dance Internship program provides an unparalleled opportunity for interns to receive the benefits of a structured internship program, while working intimately with emerging, unique choreographers who could not provide an internship program on their own. The benefits include: weekly workshops on topics in arts administration and career advancement, a network of interns working for other dance companies, and a clear work plan outlining your responsibilities.
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GET VOLUNTEER AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT RELATED INTERNSHIP AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN YOUR EMAIL! Sign up for the New York City Civic Engagement Program email listserv. You will receive weekly announcements of newly posted civic engagementrelated opportunities. SIGN-UP: www.barnard.edu/
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CIVIC ENGAGEMENT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES SPRING 2012 ALUMNAE & DONOR SPONSORED INTERNSHIP Barnard College offers funding for unpaid internships through alumnae and donor sponsored grants. The maximum award is $800 for a spring semester internship. The Spring 2012 Internship Grant Program is open to students from the classes of 2012, 2013 and 2014. NO late or incomplete applications will be accepted. Grantees are expected to have secured internships by the application date. Additional requirements include participating in an online discussion community, submitting a learning action plan, and attending a professional development event. INFORMATION: www.barnard.edu/cd APPLICATION: www.barnard.edu/cd/students/funding/internship-grants DEADLINE: Sunday, 12/5/12 at 11:59 PM
FEATURED INTERNSHIP GRANT DONOR: THE LIMAN FOUNDATION NEW YORK CITY ARTS INTERNSHIP FUND The Liman Foundation New York City Arts Internship Fund awards grants for internships in all areas of the arts including visual arts, theater, film, and dance. Internships must be in small to medium-sized New York City nonprofit arts organizations. Students who are interested in receiving a grant through this fund should submit an application to the Alumnae and Donor Sponsored Internship Grant Program. TOW FOUNDATION SPECIAL PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND Thursday, 2/14 at 7 PM Event Oval, Diana Center Would you like to attend a professional development conference? If so, apply for a grant from the Tow Foundation Special Professional Opportunities Fund! Applications are accepted on a rolling basis so apply as soon as possible! Please email internshipgrants@barnard.edu or call Barnard Career Development at 212-854-2033 with any questions about this fund. INFORMATION: www.barnard.edu/cd/students/funding/tow
VOLUNTEER FOCUS: FREE ARTS NYC Free Arts NYC provides under-served children and families with a unique combination of educational arts and mentoring programs that help them to foster the self-confidence and resiliency needed to realize their fullest potential. Volunteers are needed to assist with Free Arts NYC’s Free Arts Day program, Weekly Mentor Program, as well as the Parents and Children Together with Art program. The organization also recruits interns in the fall, spring, and summer to assist with various programs and departments.
INFORMATION: www.freeartsnyc.org
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RACHELʼS CORNER WHAT YOU DONʼT KNOW ABOUT CAREER FAIRS Most students know that career fairs provide them with great job and internship opportunities. Still, there is an abundance of information regarding these fairs that students may not know. Read below to learn some of these non-obvious truths. You can speak with employers about FUTURE opportunities I have spoken to students who were disappointed that some recruiters were looking for spring interns, while they were on the prowl for summer internships. Regardless of this mismatch, interacting with these companies provides students with rich networking opportunities, and with the proper follow up, can ultimately turn into a summer internship. Many students wonʼt follow up There are many steps that need to be taken to make the most of a career fair. First, as you know, it is critical to make a good first impression. But the work doesn’t stop there. Diligent follow up is required to continue the momentum of the initial meeting (which many students do not do). Don’t just follow up once, but follow up regularly and follow the directions and timeframes the recruiter provides. Recruiters do remember their top picks When one sees the high volume of students speaking with recruiters, it is easy to think, “Will they even remember me?” The answer to that question is a very enthusiastic, YES. Career fairs are an excellent way for recruiters to sift through a great deal of students (rather than a stack of resumes), and hand-pick those they feel make the best face-to-face impression. If you impact the recruiter, they make a note of it and bring this information back to their organization. By Rachel Tannenbaum, Associate Director
WHAT TO DO WITH A MAJOR IN ART HISTORY? Cont’d from pg. 1
Jessica Dawson ʻ95, Hirshhorn Museum, Director of Identity Just recently, I left journalism for the museum world, working on a project at the Hirshhorn that brings together artists, policy makers, ambassadors, academics, and businesspeople to discuss the issues of society at large. The Hirshhorn job is an ideal marriage of my interests and reminds me that art is a perfect mirror for culture. Chelsea Rao ʻ01, NYC Department Cultural Affairs, Senior Project Manager The foundations that I built at Barnard not only helped me understand the artists and artwork that I dealt with on a daily basis but also prepared me for the personal significance that the arts had for the collectors, curators, philanthropists, donors and colleagues that I worked with on a daily basis. I no longer work in the arts directly but consider this early training critical in developing my ability to think creatively and to understand the passions that drive the people that I work with and serve.
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS All workshops are held in the BCD Seminar Room. For more information, visit NACElink at www.barnard.edu/cd
Job and Internship Search Thursday, 2/2 at 12:00 PM Wednesday, 2/8 at 1:00 PM Tuesday, 2/14 at 2:00 PM Wednesday, 2/22 at 3:00 PM Tuesday, 2/28 at 1:00 PM
Mastering the Interview Friday, 2/3 at 2:00 PM Wednesday, 2/15 at 4:00 PM Wednesday, 2/29 at 2:00 PM
Crafting a Cover Letter and Resume Wednesday, 2/1 at 1:00 PM Monday, 2/6 at 2:00 PM Monday, 2/13 at 10:00 AM Tuesday, 2/21 at 1:00 PM Monday, 2/27 at 3:00 PM
The Ins & Outs of Networking Thursday, 2/9 at 12:00 PM
EMPLOYER FOCUS: CHRISTIEʼS Christie's is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. The auction house is the world's leading Art Business in terms of sales, profitability and quality of works of art offered. Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie's conducted the greatest auctions of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, and today remains a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Christie’s offers over 450 sales annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewelry, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over $80 million. Christie’s has 53 offices in 32 countries and 10 salerooms around the world including in London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai and Hong Kong. Christie's also offers its clients worldwide access to its sales through Christie's LIVE™, its unique, real-time online bidding service. Christie's has led the market with expanded initiatives in emerging and new markets such as Russia, China, India and the United Arab Emirates, with successful sales and exhibitions in Beijing, Mumbai and Dubai. INFORMATION: http://www.christies.com/ INTERNSHIP INFORMATION: http://www.christies.com/about/careers/internships/
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FEBRUARY AT A GLANCE Events are listed alphabetically.
Columbia University Spring 2012 Career Fair Friday, 2/24 at 11:00 AM Lerner Hall
Composting Workshop Thursday, 2/9 6:00 PM Milbank Hall, Room 328
Learn how to turn foodscraps into organic gold through the natural process of composting! The $5 attendance fee is a suggested donation for Barnard students and all donations will beneďŹ t the NYC Compost Project. The workshop is hosted by NYCCEP. INFO: NACElink Registration:
www.lesecologycenter.org Crafting a Cover Letter and Resume Wednesday, 2/1 at 1:00 PM Monday, 2/6 at 2:00 PM Monday, 2/13 at 10:00 AM Tuesday, 2/21 at 1:00 PM Monday, 2/27 at 3:00 PM BCD Seminar Room
Learn the basics of writing a resume and cover letter that helps you stand out in the job market. RSVP: NACElink
The Ins & Outs of Networking Thursday, 2/9 at 12:00 PM BCD Seminar Room
Find out how to tap into the professional contacts you already have and those you have yet to meet. RSVP: NACElink
Job and Internship Search Thursday, 2/2 at 12:00 PM Wednesday, 2/8 at 1:00 PM Tuesday, 2/14 at 2:00 PM Wednesday, 2/22 at 3:00 PM Tuesday, 2/28 at 1:00 PM BCD Seminar Room
Maximize your job and internship search by learning to use Career Development resources, networking opportunities and more. RSVP: NACElink 8
Mastering the Interview
INFO SESSIONS:
Friday, 2/3 at 2:00 PM Wednesday, 2/15 at 4:00 PM Wednesday, 2/29 at 2:00 PM BCD Seminar Room
Accenture Panel Discussion and Networking Session
Getting ready for a job interview? Learn how to answer questions, ask the right questions and make yourself shine. RSVP: NACElink
Oxfam America Monday, 2/6 at 6:00 PM BCD Library
Come meet an Oxfam America representative to learn about Oxfam America's CHANGE Initiative as well as the Oxfam Action Corps! RSVP: NACElink
Spring 2012 Internship Grant Application Workshop Wednesday, 2/1 at 12:00 PM Thursday, 2/2 at 2:00 PM Friday, 2/3 at 3:00 PM Wednesday, 2/01 at 12:00 PM BCD Seminar Room
Overview of the application process. Includes review of application and submission process and helpful hints on writing a successful application. RSVP: NACElink
Spring 2012 Internship Grant Application Deadline
Thursday, 2/2 at 7:30 PM Faculty House, Garden Room 2
RSVP: NACElink
Capital One Tuesday, 2/7 at 7:30 PM Faculty House, Presidential 1 & Reception
RSVP: NACElink
City Year Open House Wednesday, 2/1 at 3:30 PM Employer Site
RSVP: NACElink
JP Morgan Chase Wednesday, 2/1 at 5:00 PM Faculty House, Garden Room 2
RSVP: NACElink
Morgan Stanley Wednesday, 2/8 at 7:30 PM Faculty House, Presidential 1 & Reception
RSVP: NACElink
Site Visit: Con Edison Friday, 2/3 at 10:00 AM Employer Site
RSVP: NACElink
Sunday, 2/5 at 11:59 PM
INFO: NACElink
Torchbearers Internship Reception Tuesday, 2/28 at 4:30PM-6PM Student Dining Room, Diana
Join Career Development as we celebrate the internship accomplishments of the internship grant recipients! Selected internship grantees will be presenting their experiences. Feel free to stop by!
DROP-IN HOURS Professional Staff Monday - Friday 12 PM - 2 PM
Peer Career Advisors Monday - Friday 10 AM - 5 PM