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February 9, 2004
Contents:
*Workshops and Events
*Career Center Links
*Alum Contact for Students Interested in the Consulting
and Investment Banking Fields.
*Alum Contact for Students Interested in a Business
Career
*Compleat Test Prep Online
*Green Corps Field Organizer
*CUR's Registry of Undergraduate Researchers and Graduate
Schools
*John Glenn Institute Annual Essay Competition
*James Madison Graduate Fellowships
*Johns Hopkins University Summer Teaching Opportunity
*Summer Positions in the Boundary Water Canoe Area
Wilderness
*The Washington Center National Political Conventions
Programs
*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
*Fellowship Opportunity at the Congressional
Hispanic Caucus Institute
*Undergraduate Fellows Program with the Fund
for Theological Education, Inc.
*Visiting Tutor Scheme with the English Department
at Lingnan University in Hong Kong
*Mexico Summer Project
*Sojourners Internship in DC
*Admission Possible Job Opportunities
*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
CISS Workshop
Come take the CISS on
Wednesday, February 11
4:00-5:00 p.m.
Sayles Hill 251
A results session will be held on Wednesday, February 18 from
4:00-5:30 p.m. in Sayles Hill 251
MN Private Colleges Job & Internship Fair Meeting (Required)
Thursday, February 12
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Boliou Auditorium
University of Denver Publishing Institute
Thursday, February 12
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Sayles Hill 251
Camp Manitowish Table and Interviews
Monday, February 16
10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Great Space
Initiative for Service Internships in International Development
Application Deadline: Monday, February 16
12 Noon
Summer Jobs Abroad Student Panel
Monday, February 16
4:30 p.m.
Sayles Hill 251
Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs Information Session
The Institute ranks among the top 10 professional schools of public
affairs at public universities in the country; their program concentration
in nonprofit management ranks third in the nation. The Institute is
widely recognized for its role in examining public issues and shaping
public policy at the local, state, national, and international levels,
and for providing leadership and management expertise to public and
nonprofit organizations.
Monday, February 16
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Sayles Hill 252
MN Private College Job & Internship Fair
Tuesday, February 17 and Wednesday, February 18
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center
Must be registered to attend
Teaching English Abroad Event
The Career Center PCAs are hosting a Teaching English Abroad event for
seniors looking for jobs for next year. Included will be information
about different reasons for teaching abroad, certifications, how to
search for jobs, and different resources to do it. Food will be provided!
Wednesday, February 18
7:00 p.m.
Career Center
Coffee Night at The Cave
Join the PCAs in The Cave on Wednesday, February 18 from
9:00 p.m. to midnight.
There will be door prizes and a live music performance by Josh Aran.
The Hartford Interview Session
Thursday, February 19
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Career Center
Resumes must be uploaded to the eRecruiting
site by Friday, February 13
Job Search Skills Workshop
Thursday, February 19
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Come to the Career Center to learn about the job search process and
all the resources available to help you conduct an effective job search.
Career Center (Sayles Hill 050)
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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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ALUM CONTACT FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN A
BUSINESS CAREER
Michael Campbell, Carleton class of 1998, works as a Business and
Supply Planner in RPG Business Operations at Intel Corporation. He welcomes
calls and emails from students interested in a business career.
Phone: 916-356-0003
email: michael.a.campbell@intel.com
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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.
Green Corps will be conducting interviews on Friday, March 13.
Please visit the eRecruiting
site by Wednesday, February 11, to upload your resume and to
schedule an interview time.
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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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JAMES
MADISON GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS
Want to obtain a Master's degree, develop your critical research
and writing abilities, and strengthen your teaching skills? If you're
a secondary school teacher of social studies or American history - or
planning to become one- you may be eligible to apply for a graduate
fellowship program that emphasizes the study of the US Constitution
and offers up to $24,000. The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation
seeks applicants committed to a career in teaching American history,
American government, or social studies at the secondary level. Fellows
may attend any accredited institution of higher education in the United
States for either a Master of the Arts (MA); a Master of the Arts in
Teaching (MAT); or a Master of Education (MEd) with an emphasis on American
history, government, or political science. For an application or additional
information about the fellowship program, please call 1-800-525-6928
or visit the Foundation's web site: www.jamesmadison.com.
Application deadline: March 1, 2004.
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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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SUMMER POSITIONS IN THE BOUNDARY WATERS
CANOE AREA WILDERNESS
These positions begin in June and continue through labor day and
feature a 8-day canoe trips / 6 days off schedule. The participants
will work on the maintenance and rehab of campsites and trails in the
area. Volunteers will receive a stipend of about $720/month and they
have the chance to spend the summer in the beautiful wilderness of the
BWCA. For complete information please visit www.superiornationalforest.org
and then click on wilderness. Applications are also available through
this site.
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THE WASHINGTON CENTER NATIONAL POLITICAL
CONVENTIONS PROGRAM
Be a part of the most exciting spectacle in American politics! The
Washington Center's Campaign 2004 programs put you in the center of
American history in the making. Studying textbooks, reading newspapers
and websites, and watching television cannot compare to actually meeting
the people who are running for office, managing campaigns, reporting
and analyzing the news, and working behind the scenes to bring you Campaign
2004, the first presidential campaign of the 21st century. Campaign
2004: The National Political Conventions is specially designed to put
you in the midst of the political frenzy that happens only once every
four years!
Program One
The Democratic National Convention
Boston, MA
July 18 - 30, 2004
Program Two
The Republican National Convention
New York, NY
August 22 - September 3, 2004
Application deadline: March 1, 2004.
For further information visit www.twc.edu/c2004
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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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FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY AT THE CONGRESSIONAL
HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE
Every year, the fellowship program offers up to 22 promising Latinos
from across the United States and Puerto Rico the opportunity to gain
hands-on experience at the national level in the public policy area
of their choice. Fellows have the opportunity to work in such areas
as international affairs, economic development, education policy, housing,
or local government. The program runs from August 30, 2004 to May 27,
2005 and requires a minimum of 36 hours a week at placement site.
For further information on the program, please visit www.chciyouth.org
Application materials must be post marked by March 1, 2004.
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UNDERGRADUATE FELLOWS PROGRAM WITH THE
FUND FOR THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION, INC.
The Fund for Theological Education is an ecumenical, not-for-profit
organization. We aim to bring theological education and ministry into
focus for college students through the Undergraduate Fellows Program
which: provides attendance at an inter-denominational four-day gathering
with top theologians and pastors and over one hundred other young people
curious about theological education and ministry; provides a $1,500
stipend for educational expenses or special experiences to explore ministry;
and provides an additional optional $500 to be used for them to be mentored
in a self-initiated process.
The application deadline is March 1, 2004.
Applications are available at www.thefund.org.
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THE VISITING TUTOR SCHEME WITH THE ENGLISH
DEPT. AT LINGNAN UNIVERSITY IN HONG KONG
Graduates are invited to participate in the Visiting Tutor Scheme
operated by the English Department at Lingnan University in Hong Kong.
The purpose of the tutorships is to assist in the development of an
English language environment in the Lingnan residential campus. Ideally,
successful applicants will have a first degree in English (or another
appropriate Arts subject) and have a particular interest in Asia, generally,
and Hong Kong, in particular. Relevant working experience is also desirable.
Applicants with other academic and first-language backgrounds are also
invited to apply. More important, is an outgoing and friendly disposition
and a genuine willingness to work with students in developing activities
through the medium of English. For application and more information
see Petra Crosby, Director of International Student Programs, LDC 263
(x 5937).
Deadline for applications: March 1, 2004
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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 live 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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ADMISSION POSSIBLE
Admission Possible is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping
low-income young people in the Twin Cities gain admission to college.
We identify students with the motivation and potential for college,
and then provide them with (1) ACT/SAT test preparation; (2) intensive
assistance in the college application process; (3) aid in the financial
aid application process; and (4) guidance in transition to college.
Admission Possible is now hiring for more than 20 full-time positions
starting next fall. We have two types of positions available: (1) Full-time
AmeriCorps Members and (2) Full-time VISTA members. For further information
and complete job description, please visit www.AdmissionPossible.org
and click on the links on the right-hand side of the screen.
The application deadline is March 22, 2004.
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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.
