Upcoming Information Session

Information Session: Fostering Change for Children
When: Thursday, November 29
Time: 1-230pm
Where: McGinley 224 (Career Services) 
Additional Info: Children’s Corps is a fresh new approach to strengthen the child welfare system.  They are a community of professionals working to ensure that all children have safe, nurturing and stable homes. Inspired by the Teach for America model, Children’s Corps looks for individuals who are dedicated to helping vulnerable children and families touched by the child welfare system. Once selected into Children’s Corps, members will enter our five-week summer leadership academy, after which they are hired as caseworkers and/or sociotherapists in New York City‘s foster care and/or preventive agencies.   Members are required to commit two years to their agency.

During these two years Children’s Corps provides:
• An immediate job in New York City with full salary and benefits
• Five weeks of intensive, real-life training before starting the job 
• A personal and dedicated mentor
• On-going training and coaching for members
• A very close and supportive network of professionals, peers, and alumni
• A supportive place to accomplish your personal and professional goals.
*Members must complete the 5-week summer training program (in July) before being placed in our partner child welfare agencies.

The Children’s Corps approach strives to:
• Prepare its members to enter this field and meet the needs of children and families
• Fully support it’s members and their peers as they undertake this rewarding and challenging work
• Foster a community of leaders committed to advocating for and leading efforts to make fundamental changes to the child welfare system

Children’s Corps is now seeking applicants for 2013! Head to the info session on Thursday for more information about the program, and/or to ask any questions you have for a representative.

Postponed: Argus Information Session

**Tonight's Argus Info Session has been POSTPONED.

This info session will hopefully be rescheduled before the semester ends.

Information Session Session: Argus Information & Advisory Services 

When: Tuesday, November 27

Time: 6-730pm

Where: McGinley 236 

About the company:

"Argus Information and Advisory Services was founded in 1997 and acquired by Verisk Analytics in August 2012.  Argus focuses on providing competitive benchmarking, scoring solutions, analytics, and customized services to financial services institutions in North and South America and Europe.  Addressing complex challenges in marketing, risk, and strategy, Argus helps clients maximize the value of their businesses. Additionally, we offer M&A advisory services and a suite of product solutions to a client base that includes credit and debit card issuers, retail banks and other consumer financial services providers, payment processors, insurance companies, and other industry stakeholders. The recent merger with Verisk Analytics will enhance our platform and provide the opportunity to further grow our business. Our professionals have substantial industry knowledge, typically greater than fifteen years of experience, in providing solutions to the financial services sector. We are known for our unique ability to blend the highly technical, data-centered aspects of our projects with expert communication and business knowledge."

Beyond the Art History Major: A Panel

Not sure how to move from your Art History degree to a full time career?

Tomorrow, November 27th, join the department of Art History for a panel discussion with five Fordham Art History alumnae who have gone on to careers in auction houses and museums, in curation and in fine arts. You'll hear inside information about how they got to where they are today, and have an opportunity to ask questions to further your career.

When: Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Time: 6-715pm
Where: South Lounge, Lowenstein (LC Campus)

Questions or concerns? Email Professor Barbara Mundy at munday@fordham.edu.

Resume Deadlines Fast Approaching!

As the Thanksgiving break approaches, so are the deadlines for resume submission for various On-Campus Recruiting positions. These companies will be on campus at Fordham conducting interviews after Thanksgiving break, so you've got to get your resume submitted ASAP to be considered.

Deadlines are coming up fast!  Don't miss out on the opportunity to interview on campus with some of your favorite employers. Please see the deadlines below:

1. Alliance Bernstein Associate Portfolio Manager – Fixed Income Portfolio Management Group (CareerLink - Job ID#: 13248) DEADLINE is 11/24/2012.

2. JP Morgan Chase Operations Summer Internship Development Program - (CareerLink - Job ID#: 6533) DEADLINE 11/25/2012

3. SAC Capital Advisors, L.P. Finance Intern (CareerLink - Job ID#: 12711) DEADLINE 11/28/2012

4. SAC Capital Advisors, L.P. Operations Intern (CareerLink - Job ID#: 12712) DEADLINE 11/28/2012

*Also after the Thanksgiving break, learn more about career opportunities at Argus Information & Advisory Services!  They will be on campus holding an information session on Tuesday, November 27th at 6pm in McGinley Room 236.

Login to your CareerLink account to submit your resume and view all of these events. Simply sign in using your my.Fordham information.

... and happy Thanksgiving from Career Services!

Landed the Internship: What I Found Most Helpful!

By Caroline Heafey, FCLC Junior

Back in May, I knew that I wanted to find an internship for the fall semester, but wasn’t really sure about how to find one, or how to apply. The whole process can seem pretty intimidating at first. I figured my first step should be to compile my resume and bring it to Career Services. I’ll admit, I was pretty confident about my first draft, but I am definitely happy that I made an appointment with a Career Counselor! I think I ended up finally applying with my fourth or fifth revision of my resume. Career Services helped me identify the little details in my resume that can really make a difference when it comes to landing the interview.

Feeling confident with a fresh and revised resume in mind, I posted it on CareerLink and began to search for job postings. I found that it was best to keep an eye on job listings that I potentially might be interested in, even if I wasn’t completely ready to apply. Because I was applying for a fall internship, I kept tabs on the listings for summer positions throughout June and July. This gave me an idea of what different companies were looking for from their applicants. Some listings called for writing samples, for example, while others did not. More, some listings provided really detailed descriptions of both the position and the company, while others were a little more vague and just gave the contact info. Admittedly, I was definitely more attracted to listings that gave more information. I felt that it presented the company as having more direction in terms of what they expected from their interns, and subsequently, that I might be able to learn more from the position.

In late August, after assembling a list of ten or so listings that I was interested in, I began to send out applications through CareerLink. After a week or so, I had already set up two interviews and began to prepare for them. 

I cannot stress how important it is to research the company before the interview. I had heard this before, but I didn’t realize how helpful it is to have a sense of the people you are meeting with until I was in the hot seat. Really, it’s for your own benefit to know whom you are meeting with. Not only does it stand out to the employer, but it also makes the interview much more informative for you. If you come into an interview already knowing basic information about the interviewer or your company, you can ask questions that you may not otherwise have time for, questions that could determine whether or not you accept a job offer. It also allows for more time to get to know your interviewer and establish a better connection.

After my interviews, I was fortunate enough to receive an offer from each company I interviewed with, and I gladly accepted a position at Continuum, which is the academic division of Bloomsbury Publishing. It was definitely a difficult decision, but in the end I had to go with my gut feeling and the office where I felt I would be most comfortable. Check back later to read what I wish that I had known before the interview!

About the Author:

Caroline Heafey is a junior at FCLC. She is double majoring in English and French Language and Literature and minoring in Irish Studies. She just landed her first internship!

Part Time Job Opportunities

Aritzia, an innovative women's fashion retailer, is looking for Fordham students for full and part time openings! They are having an open house this week -- and want to meet YOU! Apply, and get entered for an $200 gift card!

Pyramid Fashion Group is also hiring.. For the Black Friday shopping weekend, the busiest time of the year! Refer a friend and get entered to win a $250 gift card!

Upcoming Information Sessions & Career Views

This Week
Information Session: Egon Zehnder International
When: Thursday, November 8, 2012
Time: 6-730pm
Where: McGinley Common Rm 236
Additional Details:  This session will answer questions about who Egon Zehnder International (EZI) is and what their internship program entails. They target high-achieving students with unique backgrounds who want to work in a challenging and entrepreneurial environment. They are currently recruiting Fordham students to join EZI as part of our paid intern program.  Free pizza will be served! Egon Zehnder International (EZI) is the largest privately-held executive search firm globally, with more than 425 consultants located across 63 offices in 37 countries worldwide. Their clients range from Fortune 100 multinational firms to Mid-Cap businesses, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurial ventures.  With their unique one-firm culture and consultative approach, Egon Zehnder serves as the adviser of choice to business leaders throughout the world, including Pepsi, Colgate, Google, Dell, American Express, Bank of America, UBS, General Electric, Siemens, Alcoa, Bosch, Novartis, Amgen, GlaxoSmithKline, in addition to other Fortune 500 companies.

For more information about opportunities available at Egon Zehnder, head to CareerLink.

Next Week

Information Session: Lord & Taylor

When: Monday, November 12

Time: 1-2pm

Where: McGinley Common Room 236

Additional Details: The Lord & Taylor info session will include an overview of the company culture and career path as well as in depth description of Store Operations Executive Training Program.  Students will learn about Lord & Taylor's Executive Training Program and Buyer Training Program for full time opportunities as well as the Summer Internship! There will a Q&A session to follow.

Information Session: Morgan Stanley

When: Monday, November 12

Time: 630-8pm

Where: Tognino Hall

Additional Details: This info session will include a presentation for those students interested in the Morgan Stanley Finance Division.

Information Session: Morgan Stanley

When: Tuesday, November 13

Time: 630-8pm

Where: Tognino Hall

Additional Details: This information session is for those students interested in Morgan Stanley’s Internal Audit Division.

Career View: RedCats USA

When: Wednesday, November 14

Time: 3-4pm

Where: RedCats Office, Manhattan

**Students have the option to take a Ram Van that Career Services has charted that leaves from the Rose Hill campus at 2pm sharp, or students can meet the group at the RedCats office. 

Additional Information: Join the Office of Career Services on a trip to RedCats USA, a leading worldwide online retailer for fashion and home furnishings! RedCats USA is a dynamic, multi-channel, web-driven home-shopping leader, with numerous well-known brands in its portfolio: AVENUE®, Woman Within®, Jessica London®, Roaman's®, KingSize®, BrylaneHome® and BrylaneHome® Kitchen sold on OneStopPlus.com®, The Sportsman's Guide® and The Golf Warehouse®. Redcats USA offers a wide range of value and quality driven merchandise categories, including men's and women's plus-size apparel, home and lifestyle products, and sporting goods/outdoor gear. Learn more about their numerous internship opportunities and take advantage of this great networking opportunity!  

They offer Internships in the following departments:

Marketing

Online Marketing

Copywriting

Consumer Insight

Statistics/Database Marketing

Film Production

Design Intern

Business Development

e-Commerce

Global Sourcing

Control Buying

Merchandising

Online Quality Assurance

Project Management

Web Design

Web Merchandising

*Ram Van transportation will be provided from the Rose Hill campus and will leave at 2pm sharp.  The site visit is scheduled for November 14th from 3pm-4pm*

Space is limited so register today! RSVP on CareerLink under the Events and Information Sessions Tab.  

Questions? Contact Tamara Nisanov at tnisanov@fordham.edu.

THIS WEEK: Dining Etiquette and Fashion Show

Career Services Presents: 
Dining Etiquette and Fashion Show, co-sponsored by Fashion for Philanthropy

Don't miss this event! Join the Office of Career Services for a delicious dinner event to learn the proper dining etiquette skills for job interviews, dining with clients, and other work-related events.

There will also be a fashion show! 

Come support your friends and Fashion for Philanthropy as they put on a show of hip workplace attire, demonstrating interview-looks, as well as stylish everyday job wear for once you've landed that dream job or internship.

When: Wednesday, November 7th

Time: 6pm

Where: O'Keefe Commons, Rose Hill Campus

A four-course meal will be served!

Space is limited, so please RSVP on CareerLink (sign in using you're my.fordham login info). Click on the ‘Events’ tab, then the ‘Workshops’ tab, and then search for ‘dining’ in the Keywords bar. You may also RSVP or ask any questions by sending an email to Cassie Sklarz at sklarz@fordham.edu.