Friday, June 29, 2012

Free Seminar: Network Your Way to an Unadvertised Job!


COACH ROD is conducting an empowered Career Seminar - Network Your Way Into an Unadvertised Job - to help set you up with the proper mind-set for exploring the Hidden Job Market. This event is free and open to the public!

When: Saturday, June 30 at 11am
Where: The Brooklyn Tabernacle, 17 Smith Street, Brooklyn NY

Topics to be covered:
Own Your Career, the CEO of ME, Inc. Mind-Set
Personal Branding
Value Proposition
Empowered Networking
LinkedIn
Hidden Job Market
Resume, Interview and much more …

About Coach Rod:
Rod Colon is a Master Networker, Professional Development, Executive Coach, Speaker, Author, & Weekly Co-Host of Radio Show "Your Career Is Calling".

City Year HIRING!

City Year New York and City Year Rhode Island are still accepting applications for this coming year, but you must apply by July 5th!

ABOUT CITY YEAR
City Year was founded in 1988 on the belief that young people can change the world. City Year is an education focused, nonprofit organization that unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service to keep students in school and on track to graduation.  At City Year’s 21 urban locations across the United States and two international affiliates, teams of trained young people called corps members serve full-time in schools for the academic year as tutors, mentors and role models.  By focusing on attendance, behavior and course performance, which identify students who are at risk of dropping out, corps members are uniquely able to help students and schools succeed.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
Beginning each day before the first school bell rings and staying until the last child leaves the after-school program; you’ll serve students, schools and communities through:
- Academic Support: Provide one-on-one or small group tutoring before, during and after school
- Attendance and Positive Behavior Encouragement:  Lead energetic morning greetings, make attendance and positive phone calls to home, lead mentor groups
- Community and School Improvements: Organize and lead activities, celebrations and projects to improve the community and school environment

Team-based service is at the heart of City Year.  You will be assigned to a diverse team of 8-15 young adults and you will serve with that team for the duration of the year. For more information on What You’ll Do, visit www.cityyear.org/virtualopenhouse

WHAT YOU GET
Through City Year, you’ll gain valuable skills and knowledge that will accelerate your career and education, no matter what path.
- Career and Education Opportunities: Eligibility for exclusive scholarships to dozens of colleges and universities, access to online career resource center, and networking opportunities with more than 15,000 alumni.
- Leadership Skills: Leadership training and development, project management and communication skills, and civic knowledge.
- Benefits:  Living stipend, $5,550 AmeriCorps Education Award, federal student loan forbearance, health insurance, uniform provided by Timberland and ARAMARK.

For more information about City Year’s benefits, visit www.cityyear.org/whatyouget

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
City Year corps members are as diverse a group as the communities they serve. We’re looking for you if you want to give back and are ready to change the world.
Applicants must:
- Be between the ages of 17 and 24
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
- Have a college degree or attended some college, have a high school diploma or GED, or be willing to earn a GED.
- Have served no more than three terms in an AmeriCorps state or national program.*
- Agree to a criminal background check
- Be able to begin City Year by July 30, 2012

Previous experiences with service, tutoring, mentoring or leadership strengthen candidacy.
 
* Individuals may receive no more than the value of two full time education awards.  If you have received the equivalent of more than one full time education award, you are eligible to serve and receive a discounted award.

HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for a position, you must visit www.cityyear.org and submit your completed online application and two letters of recommendation by July 5.
City Year New York and City Year Rhode Island are still accepting applications.

To find out if another site is still accepting applications, please contact the recruitment department at the City Year site at which you are interested in serving. http://www.cityyear.org/contact-recruitment.aspx

Available Part Time Job Opportunities!

Still looking for a part-time job this summer? There are definitely a few companies still hiring! Check out the listings below for open positions and how to apply...

Work for Edible Arrangements. Positions available are:
 Fruit Production
- The fruit production staff is responsible for creating the mouthwatering arrangements and dipped fruit boxes following the operational procedures set by Edible Arrangements.  The fruit production team arranges fruit bouquets; washes, peels and/or cuts various fruit to prepare for arranging; and packages arrangements or dipped fruit boxes.
- Excellent phone and interpersonal skills are a must. Prior experience with food preparation is a plus. 
Pay: $8/hr
How to Apply: Please email your resume and indicate in the email the title of the position for which you are applying to: Wilmino Sainbert -- wsainbert@gmail.com.

Driver/Delivery Ambassador
- An Edible Arrangements driver is often the first, and sometimes only, employee a customer or recipient sees.  As the face of edible Arrangements, the driver is responsible for providing the highest level of customer service while delivering orders accurately and in a timely manner.  Our drivers must demonstrate and clean and neat appearance, positive attitude, with a friendly and upbeat personality.
- Excellent phone and interpersonal skills are a must. Geographical knowledge of the Bronx, Mt. Vernon, Pelham, New Rochelle, Yonkers area is a plus. 
Pay: $9/hr
How to Apply: Please email your resume and indicate in the email the title of the position for which you are applying to: Wilmino Sainbert -- wsainbert@gmail.com.

Also hiring... NYC Basketball League. Positions available:
"Bookkeeper"
- NYC Basketball is looking for several individuals to "keep the book" for their growing Men's basketball league. Responsibilities consist of helping to make sure all players are checked in and keeping track of points and fouls for both teams. Games are held weeknights from 7-10:30pm and occasionally on Saturday afternoons.
- Candidates should be responsible, attentive to detail, and passionate about basketball.
Pay: $10/game, to be paid bi-weekly.
How to Apply: If interested please submit your resume along with a brief description of why you are interested in the position to: Ben Chayon -- NYCBasketballLeague@gmail.com.

Door Monitor
NYC Basketball has an immediate opening for a door monitor position. You will be required to sit at a desk near the entrance of the facility and monitor everybody coming in and outside of the building while making sure that people only enter the specific portion of the building they are authorized to use (the gymnasium). This is a great job for a student as you will have time to do your homework and study while on the job. They are looking for a reliable, friendly person who pays attention to the details.
Pay: $8/hour
Likely Hours: Monday-Thursday, 6-10:30/11pm, with possible Friday, Saturday and Sunday hours too. You must show up at least 15 minutes prior to your assignment -- as you have to be the first one at the building before anyone arrives to use the facilities.
How to apply: Please take a minute to write a cover letter explaining your experience and/or why you think you would be great for the position. NYC Basketball is looking for people who have the availability in their schedule to continually add to the amount of weeknight/weekend hours (you will never be asked to work Monday-Friday 9am-5pm). Please include your cover letter with your resume if you want to be considered for the position. Email applications to: Ben Chayon -- NYCBasketballLeague@gmail.com.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Intern with the Late Show!!


Fall 2012 Internship Available:
Late Show with David Letterman

Late Show with David Letterman has an opening for a Fall 2012 internship, working with our Production Finance Department.

This hands-on assignment will teach you how a TV Production and Development Management office runs, with an emphasis on the financial and operational aspects of the Late Show. You’ll work with our Finance team on various projects, including banking and accounts payable. General office duties are also included.  This is a perfect opportunity for a Finance or Accounting major to get some terrific work experience in your chosen field and get a glimpse into the entertainment industry.

You MUST receive credit for the internship, which is unpaid. Prior office experience would be helpful.  It is required that you work 2 days (or 16 hours) per week. You can select which days and hours work best for you.  Ideal start date of August 20th, and you'd work with the Late Show until mid December.

Email your cover letter and resume by July 9th to: lateshowinternships@cbs.com.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Exclusive Networking Opportunity with UBS!



UBS Presents: Unlock Your Potential: 
A networking workshop for undergraduate women. 

Lindsey Pollak Presents: “Networking for the Bashful to the Brave”

This UBS educational event is designed to equip women entering their junior year of college with networking skills that will help them navigate the internship search process. There will also be opportunities to network with women from across multiple UBS businesses.

Lindsey Pollak is a bestselling author, corporate consultant, keynote speaker and recognized expert on next generation career and workplace trends. Lindsey’s advice and opinions have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Glamour, CNN, NPR and NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams and she is the author of Getting from College to Career: Your Essential Guide to Succeeding in the Real World. She is a graduate of Yale University.

When:
Thursday, July 12, 2012
1:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
UBS, 1285 Avenue of Americas, New York, NY

Application Process and Deadline
All women in the class of 2014 (rising juniors) with a minimum 3.0 GPA are invited to apply online at www.ubs.com/graduates (job ref. 85920BR).

You will be asked to submit your resume and an essay (max 500 words) explaining how you are spending your 2012 summer. Documents must be submitted as a single PDF document in order to be accepted and reviewed.  Deadline: 11:59 p.m. EST on June 24, 2012.


UBS is proud to be an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity in its workplace.

Monday, June 18, 2012

Internship Highlight: Michael Kors

Michael Kors: Fall 2012 Internships in New York, NY
Looking for an internship for this fall semester? Michael Kors wants YOU! The internship program allows students to be exposed to the entire company by working with the various departments and learning their role in the company as a whole.  

Departments With Internships Available:
  • Creative Services
  • Design- Accessories/Handbag, Jewelry, Footwear , Ready to Wear (Collection, Men’s, MMK, Special Markets)
  • Fabric
  • Human Resources
  • Legal
  • Licensing
  • Marketing
  • Merchandising
  • Production
  • Public Relations
  • Retail Corporate- (Buying/Allocating, Operations, Planning,)
  • Retail Development- (Accessories, Ready to Wear)
  • Sales-Accessories, Footwear, Ready to Wear (Collection, Men’s, MMK, Special Markets)
  • Store Design
  • Technical Design
  • Trim
  • Visual
Requirements:
  • Undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled in school
  • Students must be eligible to receive academic credit in exchange for the internship!
  • Word, Excel, Power point skills (vary by department)
  • Previous internship experience is a plus!
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail required
  • Must be highly organized, analytical and reliable
  • Must be trustworthy 
To apply, please email resume and cover letter specifying the departments of interest to Internships@michaelkors.com

Michael Kors is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/D/F/V.

Thursday, June 14, 2012

RSHM Volunteer Opportunity!


Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM) Volunteer Program

RSHM is currently accepting applications for one year domestic (U.S.) volunteers to serve with the RSHM working in diverse ministries, such as pastoral ministry, education, social work, or work in a law office.

About RSHM:
The Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary have dedicated their lives in service to others through their various ministries: education, pastoral ministries, retreat and spiritual direction, health care, social work, peace and justice advocacy, to promote life, especially in those situations where it is denied, devalued, or diminished.  

About the program:
One year volunteers will commit themselves to the Five Program Values: community, simple living, social justice, zeal, and spirituality.  The program is very similar to the Jesuit Volunteer Corp, asking volunteers to live in intentional community, focus on social justice, simple living and spirituality. They have extended their deadline and are still accepting applications for this September.

Placement sites for the one year program are the following:
Sleepy Hollow, NY
RSHM Life Center (www.rshmlifecenter.org)

Immokalee, FL
Legal Aid Services of Collier County (www.legalaid.org/collier/)
Reflands Christian Migrant Association School (www.rcma.org)
Immokalee Housing & Family Services (www.ihfservices.org)


Some benefits included in the program are:
Room & Board
Medical Insurance
A Monthly Stipend
Orientation, Retreats & Workshops

How to apply:
You can also email contactrshm@rshmeap.org, or call Susannah Bourbeau, RSHM Volunteer Program, Co-Coordinator, 50 Wilson Park Drive, Tarrytown, NY 10591, 914-631-7803, ext 214.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

New Job Opportunity -- Target Hiring NOW!


Target is hiring in the NY Metro, Northern NJ, and Western CT areas!

About Target®
Expect the Best. At Target, we have a vision: to become the best - the best culture and brand, the best place for growth and the company with the best reputation. We offer an inclusive, collaborative and energetic work environment that rewards those who perform. We deliver engaging, innovative and on-trend experiences for our team members and our guests. We invest in our team members' futures by developing leaders and providing a breadth of opportunities for professional development. It takes the best to become the best, and we are committed to building a team that does the right thing for our guests, shareholders, team members and communities.

Job Descriptions:

Executive Team Leader - Assets Protection 
- You'll take the lead as you…
- Keep our stores safe and secure against loss from theft and fraud.
- Initiate investigations and inter interviews.
- Assist with recruiting and hiring of the assets protection team.
- Maintain positive working relationships with local political, education and law enforcement officials and agencies.
- Drive a safeness culture focused on prevention by ensuring store leadership is trained on assets protection best practices.
- Act as leader on duty on a rotating basis by responding to guest and team concerns, opening and closing. the store and ensuring all Target property and personnel are secure.

Executive Team Leader in Training 
You'll take the lead as you…
- Drive sales by overseeing the guest service and merchandising of two to three departments with sales ranging from $2 - $9 million.
- Act as leader on duty, as well as opening and closing the store on assigned days.
- Assist with recruiting and hiring of your team.
- Receive extensive training to help you become a strong store executive leader.
- Ensure great service by interacting with guests and team members.
- Strive to achieve sales goals and maintain budget controls.

How to apply:
Go to target.com/careers. Apply to Job Number: STO0007EK.