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November 18, 2002
Contents:
*Workshops and Events
*Job Outlook 2003
*Web Links
*University of MN Actuarial Career/Internship
Fair
*Institute for Political Science
*Baylor College of Medicine
*Alum Connections
*Fellowships and Scholarships for Carleton
Students
*Fellowships and Scholarships
*Jobs and Internships
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WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
Scientist in Government and Private Industry
Monday, November 18
Language and Dining Center
12:30
Bob Chapin is willing to talk with interested students about career
options. He has worked as a scientist both in federal government and
private industry and will compare and contrast working in these sectors.
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JOB OUTLOOK 2003
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) remark that
"employers note that it's difficult to predict which way the economy-
and the need for new employees-will go by spring 2003." Make your resume
stand out by targeting the qualities and skills that employers look
for and check out where employers find most of their new hires.
20 Top Qualities/Skills that Employers Seek
1. Communication skills (verbal and written)
2. Honesty/integrity
3. Teamwork (works well with others)
4. Interpersonal skills (relates well to others)
5. Motivation/initiative
6. Strong work ethic
7. Analytical skills
8. Flexibility/adaptability
9. Computer skills
10. Organizational skills
11. Detail oriented
12. Leadership skills
13. Self-confidence
14. Friendly/outgoing personality
15. Tactfulness
16. Well-mannered/polite
17. GPA (3.0 or better)
18. Creativity
19. Entrepreneurial skills/risk-taker
20. Sense of humor
Top 10 Places Employers Find New Hires
1. Internship program
2. Co-op program
3. On-campus interviews
4. Employee referrals
5. Career/job fairs
6. Through faculty contacts
7. Internet job postings (own company web site)
8. Job postings to career offices (printed)
9. Student organizations/clubs
10. Internet job postings
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WEB LINKS
CareerSearch
CareerSearch is an online database that has listings of over one million
employers, including for-profit and non-profit. You can search by industry,
location, or keyword. CareerSearch will compile a list of companies
matching your criteria. It is a useful tool for exploring what's out
there and which organizations are in your area. The username is carleton
and the password is career.
Liberal Arts Career NetWORK
The Liberal Arts Career NetWORK, powered by Vault, has an on-line
career library full of information including company, industry and career
profiles and guides that can be downloaded. The password is lacnhartford.
Web Exchange
Web Exchange is a collaborative project initiated by the Liberal Arts
Career Network (LACN), a consortium of twenty-five private liberal arts
colleges. Through use of the World Wide Web, the goal is to make available
the best information from a wide range of career fields. Each college
is responsible for a single career field and seeks to identify quality
informational sites pertinent to that field. The result is a dynamic,
ever growing library of web links which facilitate the career development
process for students.
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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA ACTUARIAL CAREER/INTERNSHIP
FAIR
November 21
2:00-5:00pm
Lower Level Private Dining Room
Carlson School
of Management on the University of MN campus
This fair is a great way to create network opportunities between actuarial
students and the business community. They hope to provide a mutually
beneficial experience to both students and the business community. Companies
from around the Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area will be in attendance.
Companies will be looking for students for fulltime or internship opportunities,
as well as informing students about actuarial careers. Please
come in professional dress, and be prepared with information
about yourself. Email questions to Caleb Johnson at john4274@umn.edu
or Nathan Baseman at base0010@umn.edu.
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INSTITUTE
FOR POLITICAL SCIENCE
Boston, MA, June 13-Aug. 9, 2003
Washington D.C., June 6-Aug. 2, 2003
United Leaders is a nonpartisan, non-profit organization which works
to get young people ages 18-24 years into careers in public service.
Their primary method of accomplishing this goal is their Institute for
Political Service, to be held in Boston and Washington D.C. this summer.
These institutes are composed of nearly 50 students from across the
country who intern in government offices, participate in weekly community
service, and get the opportunity to meet with some of today's best and
brightest political and community leaders. Interns at United Leaders
receive housing, two meals a day, and a $2000 stipend. Application
deadline is February 19, 2003.
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BAYLOR
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
The Department of Molecular & Cellular Biology at Baylor College in
Texas provides state-of-the-art education. They are home to well-funded
(NIH, Howard Hughes) research programs in all areas of molecular and
cellular biology. They provide an excellent collaborative research environment
with internationally recognized research faculty to supervise thesis
research. Students enjoy: Competitive stipend ($20,000); Guaranteed
tuition scholarship ($8,200); Health insurance; Houston's low cost of
living; completion of required coursework within one year; state of
the art facilities; and more.
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ALUM CONNECTIONS
Emily Montgomery, '00, is the current project supervisor
at the Asociacion ANDAR in Honduras. Asociacion ANDAR is looking for
a qualified volunteer to supervise a community-based education center
for 4 to 6 year-olds and their parents in Cedeno, Honduras, a beach
community of 3,000 on the Gulf of Fonseca. They focus on a creative,
nurturing, and participatory educational experience that breaks away
from the traditional model of Honduran schooling. The project emphasizes
community participation and empowerment. For more information come to
the Career Center or email Emily at emilytmontgomery@yahoo.com.
Matt Fikse, '87, has a winter break Marketing/Promotion Internship
available for Carleton students. Fiske USA, Inc., located in Seattle,
WA, is a leading wheel manufacturer in professional motorsports and
the high performance automotive aftermarket. They are looking for a
student to serve as a Marketing and Promotions Assistant to work on
projects related to supplying wheels to professional racing teams. It
would be helpful if the person had some enthusiasm for motorsports or
the automotive industry and strong general skills related to business.
Familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, FileMaker Pro, would
be helpful. The ability to undertake multiple projects simultaneously
while communicating in the typically clear Carleton fashion is essential!
Interested students should e-mail a resume and letter of interest, and
an unofficial transcript to mattfikse@fikse.com
as soon as possible. The job is part time, 30 hours per week, and flexible
as to start and end dates. Rate of pay will be $11 per hour.
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FELLOWSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
FOR CARLETON STUDENTS
Jacob K. Javits Fellowship
Program Deadline: November 30
Seniors, are you planning to enter a graduate program in the arts, humanities
or social sciences? Are you a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.?
You could be eligible for full tuition plus a stipend for living expenses
at an institution of your choice. For information, contact Associate
Dean Liz Ciner at x4976 or jlovrien@carleton.edu,
or visit www.carleton.edu/campus/DoC/Fellowship/.
The Beinecke Scholarship Programs
Deadline: February 1
Juniors, are you planning to apply to graduate school in one of the
traditional liberal arts disciplines? Are you a junior and a U.S. citizen
(U.S. national from Samoa or the Mariana Islands) and a recipient of
need-based financial aid? The Beinecke Scholarship provides $32,000
to spend over the course of five years. For information, contact Associate
Dean Liz Ciner at x4976 or jlovrien@carleton.edu,
or visit www.carleton.edu/campus/DoC/Fellowship/.
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FELLOWSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Executive
Fellowship Program, CA
Deadline: February 26
The Office of Governor Gray Davis and California State University, Sacramento
will sponsor the 2003-2004 Sate of California Executive Fellowship Program.
This program gives college graduates interested in state government
and politics an opportunity to experience the "real world" of government
in the Executive Branch of government. The program is designed to prepare
leaders for public careers and promote civic education. This is a paid,
11-month full-time fellowship and gives you 12 units of academic credit
toward a graduate degree. Brochures, which include application materials,
are available in the Career Center or visit www.csus.edu/calst.
Green
Corps Fellowship Positions, MA
Green Corps, The Field School for Environmental Organizing, will select
35 recent college graduates for their Environmental Leadership Training
Program. As a Fellow, you will spend a year participating in a rigorous
classroom training program and coordinating field campaigns with national
environmental groups. Salary for one year $19,000 plus health, and 2
weeks paid vacation. Visit their website or contact Megan Rising, Lead
Recruiter, at meganrising@greencorps.org.
Newhouse Graduate Newspaper Fellowship and Apprenticeship for Minorities
Program, NY
Deadline: February 10
Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications is accepting
applications for a master's level fellowship and internship program
in newspaper journalism for members of under-represented groups. The
program provides free tuition, part-time reporting and editing student
internships, a $1,100 monthly stipend, full-time professional internship
after graduation for one year as a reporter at a Newhouse newspaper
and more. For more information stop by the Career Center for a brochure
or email pcgrad@syr.edu.
University
College of London (UCL) Graduate Scholarships
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top multifaculty UK universities.
Each year, UCL awards major scholarships on the basis of academic excellence
to graduate students studying taught and research programs. Numerous
scholarships are available for a variety of programs.
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JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS
Network for
a Progressive Texas
Deadline: January 15
Network for a Progressive Texas seeks a website/technology volunteer.
Responsibilities include posting information and events to their website,
data entry, updating entries in our database, and researching resources
to post to their website. Responsibilities also include some administrative
assistance, when needed. Required skills include experience with internet
applications and the Microsoft Office suite of applications. Please
send cover letter and resume to info@protex.org
or fax to (512) 441-4884.
Punahou
School, HI
Deadline: March 17
Punahou School offers an opportunity for teachers new to the field to
work with experienced Punahou Mentors in Grades 9-12. This year-long
program is designed to give support, training, and experience to college
graduates who are considering teaching as a career. Applicants from
all majors are encouraged to apply. Visit their website or the Career
Center for more information.
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