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April 14, 2003
Contents:
*Workshops and Events
*LSAT & LSDAS Registration
*Creative Job Search Methods
*New York Film Academy
*University of Glasgow, Scotland
*Housing in NY for Women
*Alumni Connections
*Fellowships and Scholarships
*Jobs and Internships
*eRecruiting
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WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
Resume Week
April 14-April 18
11:00am-2:00pm
Applying for summer jobs or for jobs after graduation? Make sure your
resume is the best it can be. Come to the table outside of Sayles and
go over your resume with our expert staff. If the weather is bad, we'll
be located in Great Space.
Resume Workshop
Monday, April 14
4:00-5:00pm
Sayles Hill 252
Architecture as a Career
Monday, April 14
7:30-8:30pm
Boliou 161
MN Housing Partnership
Tuesday, April 15
10:00am-2:00pm
Table in Sayles
Campbell Interest and Skill Survey (CISS)
Tuesday, April 15
4:00-5:30pm
Sayles Hill 251
Health Professions Fair
Tuesday, April 15
6:30-8:30pm
Great Hall
Freelance Journalist
Thursday, April 17
4:00pm
Athenaum
Dennis Cass '90 will be speaking about his experiences as a freelance
journalist.
Resume Workshop
Thursday, April 17
4:00-5:00pm
Sayles Hill 251
Senior Transitions
Thursday, April 17
5:00-6:00pm
Hill Lounge (Upper Sayles)
Careers in Social Work
Do you love working with people and making a difference? Come hear Spencer
Middleton '90, a school-based therapist for the Pittsburgh Public
Schools talk about his work. His area of research is mental health services
to school age children (particularly youth who are emotionally disturbed)
and school social work issues. Spencer will be available to talk to
students both on Sunday, April 20 from 7:00-8:00pm at Stimson House
and on Monday, April 21 from 12:00-1:00pm in the LDC, room 117.
Interview Workshop
Tuesday, April 22
4:00-5:00pm
Sayles Hill 250
CISS Results
Tuesday, April 22
4:00-5:30pm
Sayles Hill 251
Fellowship Prep Workshop
Tuesday, April 22
7:00-8:30pm
Leighton 305
Come to this workshop and get an introduction to writing fellowship
proposals. Sorry about the unavoidable date changes. This information
is final.
Non-Profit Fair
Wednesday, April 23
6:30-8:30pm
Great Hall
Interview Workshop
Thursday, April 24
4:00-5:00pm
Sayles Hill 251
Senior Transitions
Thursday, April 24
5:00-6:00pm
Hill Lounge
(Upper Sayles)
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LSAT & LSDAS REGISTRATION
The registration deadline for the June 9th test is May 7th. Register
early to increase your chances of being placed at the testing location
of your choice. Registration books are available in the Career Center.
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CREATIVE JOB SEARCH METHODS
Recently NACE surveyed colleges that participate in The Salary Survey
about the job market. One of the questions asked was "Have any of your
students come up with unique and/or creative strategies to help them
find a full-time job?" Here are some of the students' ideas:
*A graphic design major received multiple job offers after an active
job search on the Internet, which included submitting examples of his
work to juried sites.
*One student contacted organizations where marine biologists work, from
Europe to Latin America, offering to work for room and meals. He received
a few offers and spent six months teaching marine biology in the Caribbean.
*Students set up informational interviews with alumni.
*Students volunteer and network at professional organizations.
*Many pound the pavement and contact employers face-to-face, rather
than making initial contact through a cover letter and resume. Some
take the initiative to travel to their city of choice to meet with employers
in person.
*More students are willing to put more effort into networking strategies.
*Some graduating seniors will take unpaid internships to get into a
company of choice.
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NEW
YORK FILM ACADEMY
The New York Film Academy offers intensive, hands-on filmmaking workshops
in which each student will write, shoot, direct, and edit digitally
his or her own films. One-year programs, eight-week programs, and four-week
workshops are offered year round in New York City, at Universal Studios,
Los Angeles, California, and King's College, London, England. In the
summer of 2003, they will be offering workshops at the following locations:
Princeton, NJ; Harvard University, MA; French National Film School,
Paris; Disney MGM Studios, FL: Florence, Italy; and Australia. For the
most updated information on the programs, visit their website.
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UNIVERSITY
OF GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
The University of Glasgow is glad to announce a number of new scholarship
opportunities for postgraduate students wishing to study in its Graduate
School of Arts and Humanities. The scholarships are open to all students
interested in either taught or research postgraduate programs within
the Graduate School of Arts and Humanities. More information is also
available in the Career Center. The deadline for scholarship applications
is April 30th.
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HOUSING IN NY FOR WOMEN
The Webster
Apartments in New York City is now offering the opportunity for
short stays. Women who come to New York for business purposes can stay
at The Webster as visitors for $75 a day, including a full breakfast.
There is a three-day minimum stay. The Webster continues to offer safe,
comfortable accommodations to college interns, college students and
working women at a very affordable weekly rate. There is a four-week
minimum stay. Their weekly rate includes maid service and two meals
daily. To learn more, please visit their website.
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ALUMNI CONNECTIONS
If you want to be connected to a young doctor or attorney, email Susan
(DeHart) Matura '96. Susan is starting a young alumni/student mentoring
network. Her email is susandehart@yahoo.com.
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FELLOWSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Paul & Daisy
Soros Fellowship
Deadline: November 30, 2003
Are you...applying for graduate study? A holder of a green card? A naturalized
citizen? A child of two naturalized citizen parents? No more than 30
years old as of November 30, 2003? If yes, you may be eligible for a
Soros Fellowship. The Soros Fellowship is looking for leaders who can
give evidence of creativity, accomplishment, and commitment to the U.S.
Constitution; and for whom graduate education is relevant to their long-term
career goals. The Fellowship provides funding for up to 2 years: $20,000
annually in maintenance and half tuition wherever the recipient attends.
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JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS
ACORN National Field Operations, CO
ACORN is seeking a grantwriter. This is a full-time entry-level position
located in Denver but you will work with offices across the west and
possibly the midwest. Requirements include: excellent verbal and written
communication skills; computer literacy; ability to work well independently
and with long-distance supervision; must be self-motivated and able
to schedule one's own time effectively throughout the day. Grantwriting
experience is helpful but not necessary; however, the successful candidate
must be able to write clearly and well, and be able to proof her/his
own work. Starting salary $20,200 plus benefits, including 100% company-paid
health insurance, pension plan. E-mail resume & writing sample as attachments
to fieldcoord@acorn.org.
AmeriCorps*National
Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), Various Locations
The Capital Region Campus of AmeriCorps*NCCC is in the process of recruiting
a diverse group of Team Leaders for the 2003-2004 term of service, beginning
in September. Applicants for this position will have the opportunity
to serve their country, earn money for school, and experience one of
the toughest and most rewarding leadership positions in the entire nation.
AmeriCorps*NCCC is a ten-month, team-based, residential, community service
organization. At the Capital Region, Team Leaders travel throughout
a five-state region with their team, performing a wide range of service
projects with local community organizations. Team Leaders will be responsible
for managing a team of 10 to 12 corps members. Team Leaders receive
a salary of $12,500, room and board, an educational award of $4,725,
and federally guaranteed student loans will be placed in forbearance
with the interest paid by AmeriCorps. More details are available in
the Career Center.
Bolder Options, MN
Deadline: April 18
Bolder Options is a dynamic mentoring program that uses running and
biking to motivate high-risk youth to achieve positive goals, build
healthy relationships, and develop discipline through schools, probation
agencies, and social workers. Boulder Options is seeking a Director
of Volunteer and Community Relations. The Director is responsible for
recruiting and retaining program mentors, as well as coordinating marketing
and public relations activities. For more information, come to the Career
Center or contact Becky Pilarzyk at care@bolderoptions.org.
Amy Martin '01 is currently a volunteer for the organization, and
is willing to talk to students about it. You can reach her at amartin@faegre.com.
Grand
Virtual, Inc., MA
Deadline: ASAP
Grand Virtual, Inc., an industry-leading, highly profitable U.S. based
Internet games and entertainment company, is seeking to fill a position
as a Fraud Control/Operations Analyst position. If you are seeking a
hands-on, highly tactical role requiring minute attention to detail,
are interested in a highly analytic role, and want to work with a customer-oriented
focus, this is the career opportunity for you. Responsibilities are
to identify player and partner fraud control utilizing corporate software
tools for detailed analysis, work to track patterns of behavior for
players on our site, as a process for identifying fraud activity, and
verify player and partner checks and wires. Also cross reference player
and partner data across multiple sites and databases, resolve player
inquiries, and analyze player games and play trends. Send your resume
to our Human Resources Department at jobs@grandvirtual.com
and reference the position for which you are applying in the subject
line. For more information such as qualifications of their ideal candidate,
come to the Career Center.
Habitat for
Humanity of Minnesota, MN
Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota, Inc. (HFH-MN) is a support organization
created under the umbrella of Habitat for Humanity International. As
a support organization, HFH-MN was created to identify and serve the
needs of Habitat affiliates in the state of Minnesota in their creation
of decent, safe, affordable housing with those in need. The focus of
the work done by AmeriCorps*VISTA Capacity Builders is to build the
organizational capacity of HFH-MN and its affiliates, leaving a legacy
that will have benefits into the future! There are 15 positions available
with Habitat for Humanity affiliates around the state of Minnesota.
Check out the website for complete position descriptions.
International Hospitality Center (IHC), HI
IHC provides homestays, professional visitation programs, English Language
Training for high school/college/university students, programming for
government and foundation grantees and foreign military through an all-volunteer
network statewide. IHC is seeking to fill their Trainee position. The
Trainee will assist the Executive Director of the IHC with all aspects
of international educational and cross-cultural programming involving
participants from 48 countries in the past year. This practical training
(minimum one year commitment) allows the Trainee to jump several career
levels upon completion, gain knowledge of the field of international
educational exchange and acquire in-depth knowledge of the Hawaii community
(academic, professional, governmental, etc.). For additional information
and interview, please contact Barbara Bancel, IHC Executive Director
at (808)521-3554 or ihc@priory.net.
Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, MA
Infectious Diseases Unit
Mass General
is seeking a Research Technician and Clinical Study Coordinator to join
a research team investigating live bacterial vaccine vectors. The work
involves molecular biology, microbiology, immunology and extensive contact
with human subjects who volunteer for early clinical studies of new
bacterial vaccines. Some techniques used in the lab include microbial
cultures and analysis, isolation of lymphocytes on Ficoll gradients,
ELISPOT/ELISA studies, PCR, Western Blotting and mouse studies. You
will work closely with the principal physician investigator. This is
a wonderful opportunity for someone interested in pursuing a career
in scientific research, academia, or medicine. The position requires
an ability to translate, adapt and apply the knowledge that is generally
associated with a bachelor's degree to a scientific discipline. No experience
is required, but experience with immunology, microbiology, tissue culture
and sterile technique is strongly preferred. Strong interpersonal and
organizational skills are needed for interaction with research subjects
and maintenance of clinical study records. Salary is $25,000-$35,000.
To apply, submit cover letter and resume to Elizabeth Hohmann, M.D.,
Principal Investigator, at ehohmann@partners.org.
Minnesota Business Academy, MN
AmeriCorps Promise Fellow
As a Promise Fellow, you will develop community efforts in both mentorship/internship
and career center meetings with juniors of the school and plan and conduct
Promise Fellow education for staff and students; promote the goals and
five promises of America's Promise within school community, and neighborhoods;
connect local business contacts and students to develop appropriate
mentorships/internships that match student interests with business needs;
and develop opportunities to partner with youth correctional organizations
in the area. For more information contact Cathy Corrigan at 651-256-0417
or ccorrigan@mnba.org.
Northwest
Service Academy (NWSA), OR and WA
Deadline: ASAP
NWSA is comprised of three centers throughout Oregon and Washington
that serve and strengthen northwest communities by addressing critical
environmental and educational needs. NWSA is seeking AmeriCorps members
to begin in August 2003. Throughout partnerships with schools, community
based organizations and government agencies NWSA members serve on community
projects that focus on restoring watersheds, coordinating volunteers,
enhancing public lands, conserving resources and providing educational
support. NWSA members serve 11 months, receive a monthly stipend, and
a $4,725 education award to further their education or pay off student
loans. For more information, come to the Career Center.
O'Reilly
& Associates, Inc., MA
O'Reilly & Associates, Inc., a computer book publisher, has an opening
for an Associate Software Production Specialist in their Cambridge,
MA, office. This is a 6-month contract position. The Production Specialist
will convert draft manuscripts of books into publishable format, work
with a team of software specialists focusing on text processing, process
and convert text between multiple formats, and work with a variety of
conversion tools to process text. Responsibilities also include participating
in research, development, and testing by suggesting improvements and
new features for conversion tools and by performing quality assurance
checks on new tools, providing user support to authors, editors, and
production editors who are using various text formatting tools and templates,
and reviewing draft manuscript files to check for proper tagging and
template use.
Syracuse
Stage, NY
Syracuse Stage, a leading LORT theatre affiliated with Syracuse University,
is accepting resumes for a variety of positions. For more information
about the opportunities call 315-443-4008. To apply, send cover letter,
resume, and recommendations to Don Buschmann, Director of Production,
at dbuschmann@syr.edu.
Tobacco Treatment & Research Center, MA
The Tobacco Research and Treatment Center at Massachusetts General Hospital,
located in Boston, is conducting a smoking cessation study for pregnant
women. This is a telephone-based intervention aimed at smoking cessation
and relapse prevention. The Center is looking for an individual who
is interested in health psychology, public health or community-based
research to be a research assistant, working as part of a multidisciplinary
research team. Duties will include: assisting with database management;
conducting surveys; mailing project letters & materials to study participants;
conducting library literature searches; attending site visits to obstetric
offices & maintaining communication with providers; assisting with project
presentations; creating monthly study reports. A Bachelors degree is
required and prior research experience (particularly in public health
interventions) is desirable. Required/desired qualifications include
excellent organizational, communication (oral and written), and problem-solving
skills, computer skills/experience working with database, spreadsheet,
and word processing programs, and strong personal initiative, attention
to detail, and ability to work independently. This position is full-time,
paid, and available in August 2003. Submit cover letter and resume to
Elyse Park, Ph.D., at epark@partners.org.
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E-RECRUITING
For more information about these listings or to submit your resume,
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.
Tuesday, April 15
Center for Third World Organizing (Movement Activist Apprenticeship
Program)
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (Animal Keeper)
Youth Advocacy Project (Massachusetts Promise Fellow)
Friday, April 18
Admission Possible (Alum, Jim McCorkell's nonprofit, FT AmeriCorps member,
AmeriCorps VISTA member)
Sunday, April 20
Park Nicollet Health Services (Various Positions)
University of Minnesota Neurosystems Center (Principal Laboratory Technician)
Monday, April 21
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture-Federal Milk Market Administrator's Office
(Agricultural Economist)
Tuesday, April 22
Arena Stage (Allen Lee Hughes Fellowship)
Friday, April 25
Admission Possible (Alum, Jim McCorkell's nonprofit, hiring 22 PT AmeriCorps
members)
Saturday, April 26
CIMA Labs (Analytical Chemist, Process Engineer Intern)
Sunday April 27
St. Joseph Workers (Community Worker)
Monday April 28
The American Association of University Women (Field Director, Program
Associate)
The Southern Poverty Law Center (Program Coordinator)
Tuesday, April 29
Molecular Probes (Associate Scientist - Flow Cytometry)
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