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January 26, 2004
Contents:
*Workshops and Events
*Career Center Links
*Alum Contact for Students Interested in the Consulting
and Investment Banking Fields.
*Compleat Test Prep Online
*Green Corps Field Organizer
*CUR's Registry of Undergraduate Researchers and
Graduate Schools
*John Glenn Institute Annual Essay Competition
*Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship
*Johns Hopkins University Summer Teaching Opportunity
*University of MN Summer Undergraduate Research Programs
*The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award
*Stipends for Travel Overseas
*Full-time or Intern Positions at Mercer Human
Resources Consulting in Minneapolis
*Summer Teaching Opportunities at New England
Citybridge
*Nonviolent Peaceforce Job Opening
*Career Connections: Career Placement Opportunities
in China
*Professional Naturalist Fellowship
*Assistantship Positions to Teach English in France
*Mexico Summer Project
*Sojourners Internship in DC
*Carleton Recruiting and Jobs Database (eRecruiting)
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Workshops and Events
Be sure to drop by the Career Center with your questions about internships,
resumes, etc. Times when no appointments are needed:
2-3 p.m. Career Counselor drop-in time (15 minutes)
3-5 p.m. Peer Career Advisor office hours
Southwestern Books Open Information Sessions
Information on Summer Jobs
Monday, January 26, 1:00-5:00 p.m. in Sayles Hill 250
Tuesday, January 27, 1:00-5:00 p.m. in Sayles Hill 254
Wednesday, January 28, 1:00-5:00 p.m. in Sayles Hill 250
Interview Workshop
Wednesday, January 28
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Sayles Hill 251
Career Explorations Meeting
Wednesday, January 28
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Career Center
Deadline: Noon on Friday, February 6
Campbell Interest and Skill Survey (CISS) Session
What are your career interests? What sorts of career areas are there?
Take the CISS; you'll learn how to use your 12-page results report as
a first step in answering these questions.
Thursday, January 29
4:00-5:00 p.m.
Sayles Hill 251
A results session will be held on Thursday, February 5 from
4:00-5:30 p.m. in Sayles Hill 251
International Jobs and Internships Panel Discussion
Thursday, January 29
12:00-1:00 p.m.
LDC 104
Deciding Your Major Workshop
Thursday, January 29
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Sayles Hill 251
Student Conservation Association
Summer Internship Information Session
Tuesday, February 3
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Sayles Hill 253
Tabling in Great Space
Wednesday, February 4
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The registration deadline for MN Job Fair is 5:00 p.m. on Friday,
February 6
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CAREER CENTER LINKS
Here are some great web resources for you to explore.
CareerSearch.
This site allows you to search through businesses and organizations
all over the country. This is a great way to find information and contacts.
You will find lists of organizations matching the criteria you've selected.
Use these profiles to contact them about jobs or internships. Username:
carleton; password: career.
Liberal
Arts Career Network Internships and Jobs. This is one of the
best ways for Carleton students to find internships. Carleton and 27
other selective liberal arts colleges have posted all their available
internships on this one searchable web site, giving you access to more
than 10,000 internships worldwide. Jobs are also posted in this database.
Username instructions are on the web page.
Vault.
This site contains company, industry and career profiles and guidebooks.
Password: lacnhamilton.
eRecruiting
Carleton uses e-Recruiting to host our recruiting schedule. This
on-line system lets you register for interviews, etc., on-line. To access
the system, use your e-mail address followed by the @ sign plus the
word "carl" as your username (e.g. smitht@Carl) and the word "career"
as your password.
Spotlight
on Careers. This site includes a list of resources compiled
by small liberal arts colleges (like Carleton) sorted by job category.
It holds links geared toward students and provides information as well
as actual job postings. From film to medicine to the environment, this
web site focuses on some of the most popular topics for Carleton students.
Electronic
Portfolio
eFolio Minnesota, is a multimedia electronic portfolio designed
to help you create a living showcase of your education, career and personal
achievements. All students enrolled in Minnesota schools, educators
and others can use eFolio Minnesota to reach their career and education
goals.
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ALUM CONTACT FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN CONSULTING
AND INVESTMENT BANKING
Laurence Lederer, Carleton class of 1995, is interested in assisting
current Carleton students who are considering careers in business. He
currently works for Ameriquest Capital Group, but has previous experience
with Towers Perrin Management Consulting, Castle Harlan, Harvard Business
School, and Morgan Stanley. Students may contact him at llederer@ameriquestcapital.com
with any questions.
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COMPLEAT
TEST PREP
Compleat Test Prep now offers online test preparation for the GRE
and GMAT. I-Prep, the Internet Test Preparation course, allows you to
engage in convenient, computerized learning at home, log on anytime,
anywhere with internet access, complete comprehensive, self-directed
learning modules, and unlimited I-Prep access for four months from the
time of registration. Cost is $470. Registration is available online
or call 612-625-7777 (credit card payment only).
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GREEN CORPS FIELD ORGANIZER
Can you imagine yourself running a campaign to defend old growth
forests from corporate logging companies, protecting local communities
from pesticides or starting your own environmental group? Green Corps'
one-year, full-time, paid Environmental Leadership Training Program
gives you the best training available to launch an organizing and advocacy
career. As a Green Corps Field Organizer, you'll plan and implement
a series of campaigns conducted on behalf of groups like Rainforest
Action Network and Pesticide Watch. Your job will include recruiting,
training and supervising volunteers, interns and staff; working with
the media; fundraising; and mobilizing grassroots support. A salary
of $19,500, health care coverage, paid sick days and holidays, two weeks
paid vacation, and a student loan repayment program are included. For
full job listing please visit Carleton's eRecruiting
page.
Application deadline: Wednesday, February 11, 2004.
An information session with a Green Corps representative will be
held on February 12, 2004 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Macalester College.
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CUR'S REGISTRY OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHERS
AND GRADUATE SCHOOLS
This registry is designed to link undergraduate students who have
research experience with graduate schools interested in recruiting such
students. The registry is free of charge to the students. Interested
graduate schools contact CUR (Council of Undergraduate Research) and
pay to gain access to the student's records. These schools can then
contact students whose records they are interested in. 100% of the proceeds
go directly into our Summer Fellowships program, supporting CUR members
and their students for a summer of (CUR-sponsored) research. Students
can register at www.cur.org/ureg/register.asp.
Once they register, they will receive an email that provides them with
a password and instructions on how to complete their records. It is
important that students follow through and complete their record after
they register.
For general information on the registry visit www.cur.org/UGRegistryselect.html.
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THE JOHN GLENN INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC SERVICE
AND PUBLIC POLICY ANNUAL ESSAY COMPETITION
The John Glenn Institute for Public Service and Public Policy and
the School of Public Policy and Management at The Ohio State University
invite college students worldwide to explore issues of leadership through
a public policy essay competition. Students must be full-time college
juniors or seniors in accredited U.S. colleges or universities as of
January 15, 2004. Students should write a 1,500-word essay addressing
the topic question (What is the Essence of Excellent Leadership?). Winners
will receive awards of $1,000, $500, $300, or $200 plus travel expenses
to attend a winners' luncheon hosted by Senator Glenn in Washington,
D.C. in May 2004.
Submissions deadline is March 15, 2004.
Send three copies to:
OSU School of Public Policy Essay Competition
300 Fisher Hall
2100 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210-1144
For more information visit www.glenninstitute.org/
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HERBERT SCOVILLE JR. PEACE FELLOWSHIP
The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship is a program that provides
college graduates the opportunity to work in Washington, DC, with a
public-interest organization focusing on arms control and international
security issues. The Fellowship is offered twice yearly, in the spring
and fall. It lasts from six to nine months and provides a stipend, health
insurance, and travel costs to Washington. The Scoville Fellowship does
not award grant or scholarship money to students. Scoville Fellows may
undertake a variety of activities including research, writing, and organizing
in support of the goals of their host organization and may attend coalition
meetings, policy briefings, and Congressional hearings. The application
requirements are listed on the web site (www.scoville.org),
as are links to the web sites of participating organizations and information
on the work of former Scoville Fellows. A flyer about the program may
be printed from www.clw.org/scoville/flyer.html.
The application deadline is February 17 for the Fall 2004 Fellowship.
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JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR TALENTED
YOUTH SUMMER TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES
For over 24 years, JHU's CTY has been offering intensive course
work to academically talented pre-collegiate students. Students who
attend are between 8 and 16 years old, and take rigorous courses in
mathematics, science, computer science, humanities, and writing. CTY
offers valuable professional opportunities to undergraduate and graduate
students. There are two sessions offered each summer that last for 3
weeks. Salaries range from $800-$2700 per 3-week session. Room and board
are provided at our residential sites.
Application Consideration begins January 30, 2004.
For further information or to download an application please visit www.cty.jhu.edu/summer/employment
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UNIVERSITY OF MN 2004 SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
The University of MN is offering a variety of Summer Undergraduate
Research Opportunities including: Undergraduate Research Program in
the Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences, Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate
Research Programs (LSSURP), Multicultural Summer Research Opportunities
Program, National Center for Earth-surface Dynamics Program, Ronald
E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program, as well as various
others. Please visit www.grad.umn.edu/oeo/research
for complete information. Application deadlines begin in early February
2004.
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THE SAMUEL HUNTINGTON PUBLIC SERVICE
AWARD
The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award provides an annual
stipend of $10,000 for a graduating college senior to pursue public
service anywhere in the world. The Award allows recipients to engage
in a meaningful public service activity for one year before proceeding
on to graduate school or a career. For further information please contact
amy.stacy@us.ngrid.com. Application
materials must be received by February 13, 2004.
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STIPENDS FOR OVERSEAS TRAVEL FROM MYTRAVELBUG.ORG
Fellows are awarded stipends to travel overseas on self-designed
trips in exchange for publishing their travelogues and pictures on the
website. Depending on fundraising efforts, we hope to eventually offer
at least $150,000 in Fellowships each year. The application involves
submitting a detailed itinerary, budget, and planned activities, 3 essays
and a small application fee. The deadline is March 19, 2004, however
we are accepting applications on a rolling admissions basis for students
who want to travel earlier or just want to complete the application
process ahead of time. My Travel Bug, Inc. is a charitable organization,
which promotes the educational benefits of international travel. The
mission of our website, www.MyTravelBug.org,
is to foster global awareness and cultural exchange by sharing travelogues,
pictures and audio submitted by our readers.
Please contact Amanda@MyTravelBug.org
with further questions.
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FULL-TIME OR INTERN POSITIONS AT MERCER
HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTING IN MINNEAPOLIS
Mercer Human Resource Consulting in Minneapolis, MN is searching
for students interested in full-time or intern positions for 2004. Qualifications
include individuals working toward a BA/BS degree in math, statistics,
or actuarial science.
For further information or to submit an application, please visit www.mercerhr.com.
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SUMMER TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES AT NEW
ENGLAND CITYBRIDGE
Citybridge is currently seeking committed, driven college students
to serve as faculty members during our six-week summer session. We also
have openings for two deans and an office manager. Citybridge is a tuition-free,
residential academic enrichment program designed to prepare motivated
public middle school students from Cambridge and Boston for rigorous
high school programs. Additionally, we work to encourage talented young
people to explore careers in teaching or public service. During the
summer session, students take classes in math, English, science, and
social studies. College students (the faculty) work with experienced
middle and high school educators to learn pedagogical strategies, develop
curricular goals, and apply assessment techniques in the classroom.
In keeping with Citybridge's mission, we have a particular focus on
hiring college students of color. Last summer, 80% of our faculty were
people of color, and currently, 90% of the students in our program are
students of color. Summers at Citybridge provide a great opportunity
to learn about teaching with a diverse group of deserving students who
are serious about academics.
For further information, please visit www.concordacademy.org/citybridge
or email citybridge@concordacademy.org
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NONVIOLENT PEACEFORCE JOB OPENING
The Nonviolent Peaceforce is looking for an administrative assistant
to report to our Executive Director (ED). The administrative assistant
will be responsible for the following tasks: daily reviewing, sorting,
and prioritizing of the ED's email and regular mail; following up on
emails that don't require the Ed's direct attention; getting emails
translated when necessary; keeping Ed's calendar, scheduling meetings
and trips; collecting financial data and entering it into a cash-on-hand
spreadsheet twice a week; receiving, arranging for translation, distributing,
and keeping files of minutes from Co-chair, Executive Committee, and
International Governing Council meetings; keeping electronic copies
of international staff minutes; forwarding month-end financial statements
to International Governing members and maintaining electronic copies;
typing letters, compiling packets for mailing, readying materials for
speaking engagements and trips; coordinating applications for short-term
health insurance for Nonviolent Peaceforce travelers and longer-term
insurance for country-based project staff and field workers; and carrying
out other tasks as delegated by the ED. Qualifications include a Bachelor's
degree and at least two years' experience providing administrative support
in a fast-paced office environment. The position is half time, although
it could be full time with the qualifications and experience in information
technology or human resources.
Applications can be sent to tkurth@nonviolentpeaceforce.org.
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CAREER CONNECTIONS: CAREER PLACEMENT
OPPORTUNITIES IN CHINA
The University of Minnesota-China Center is pleased to announce
a new initiative called Career Connections:Career Placement Opportunities
in China. Career Connections links recent college graduates with China
based companies through six to twelve month, paid, entry-level work
opportunities in China. Such opportunities enable recent graduates to
apply their Chinese and professional skills while at the same time gaining
valuable work experience. Such work experience can help recent graduates
stand out in the crowd of job applicants as they transition between
their undergraduate studies and professional careers. More information
on Career Connections can be found on the English version of the China
Center web site www.chinacenter.umn.edu
under the "Resources" tab. Please contact Mr. Joab Meyer,
612-624-5337 or meyer250@umn.edu, in
the China Center for more information. Student brochures are also available.
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PROFESSIONAL NATURALIST FELLOWSHIP
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center is a private, non-profit,
accredited school dedicated to fostering awareness, enhancing respect,
and promoting personal responsibility for the natural world. Eagle Bluff
has trained naturalists and educators since 1997. As one of 12 participants
in the fellowship, naturalists develop teaching, interpretive, and public
relations techniques, plus many other skills related to residential
environmental education. Twelve positions run from August 23, 2004 through
June 3, 2005 and include around 43 hours per week including a rotation
of evenings and weekends. Preference is given to college graduates specializing
in a related field. Compensation includes room and board for the duration
of the fellowship, $600 monthly stipend, and paid participation in select
professional development opportunities. For further information check
the Carleton
Job Database (eRecruiting) or visit www.eagle-bluff.org.
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ASSISTANTSHIP POSITIONS TO TEACH ENGLISH
IN FRANCE
Every year the cultural services of the French Embassy in the United
States offers 1500 assistantship positions to American students to teach
English for twelve hours a week in elementary, junior high school or
high school in France. The positions are available to American citizens
aged 20-30 who are pursuing or have pursued a college degree and who
have a proficiency in French. Students without a major or a minor in
French, but with a basic proficiency can also apply. The applicant will
spend 6 to 9 months teaching English conversation classes. The position
is from October 1, 2004 to at least March of 2005. The monthly income
is 800 Euros after taxes and health insurance deduction.
For further information, contact: mail@consulfrance-chicago.org
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MEXICO SUMMER PROJECT: SEMILLEROS DE
FUTUROS, 2004
The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is seeking motivated
volunteers for the 2004 Mexico Summer Project - Semilleros de Futuros
(Sowing Futures). Semilleros de Futuros will provide a safe place where
youth from the Americas, Europe and Mexico can work together on community
projects, share from their diverse cultures and experiences, and learn
ways to address the political, social, ecological, and economic challenges
of their present and their future. The project is run in collaboration
with Servicio, Desarollo, y Paz, A.C. (SEDAPEC), a prominent Mexican
non-governmental organization. Participants are 18-26 years old and
should be able to converse comfortably in Spanish. Co-Facilitators are
19-26 years old and should be able to converse very well in Spanish,
have prior experience as a group leader, and have a demonstrated interest
in political, social and cultural issues in Mexico and Latin America.
Participants and CO-Facilitators should be willing and prepared to live
in remote living conditions. The Project fee is $1,250, which covers
food, lodging, and project materials. Participants are also responsible
for travel to and from Mexico City, incidental expenses, and travel
to and from Xilitla (where the project is based). Scholarships are available
for people with demonstrated financial need. The program itself lasts
seven weeks, from June 27- August 16, 2004.
The Application deadline in March 12, 2004.
For more information and an application, please visit www.afsc.org/mexicosummer.htm
or contact Jamie Wick at mexsummer@afsc.org
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SOJOURNERS INTERNSHIP IN WASHINGTON DC
The Sojourners Internship is a great opportunity for recent grads
to line in community in DC and work on various political/religious issues.
This is a long standing social justice Christian community that puts
out a paper and an email journal and is at the forefront of "the
Call for Renewal", a progressive evangelical poverty-related group.
The program is looking for people who are interested in exploring their
faith and making an impact on politics. For complete information please
visit go.sojo.net/ct/6p18e0s1njcX/
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CARLETON RECRUITING AND JOBS DATABASE
(eRECRUITING)
To view all job listings in the eRecruiting database, go to the Career
Center's On-Campus
Recruiting page. To access the system, use your e-mail address followed
by the @ sign plus the word "Carl" as your username (e.g. smitht@Carl)
and the word "career" as your password.
