Last Chance: Mock Interview Day

Today.

Is your LAST CHANCE!

Come to Mock Interview Day this Friday.

We still have a few more open spots left for Mock Interview Day that need to be filled ASAP!  If you want to improve your interviewing skills,  take this opportunity to meet with a recruiter during our Mock Interview Day this Friday, March 1st. You'll have a 30 minute mock interview on-campus (in McGinley 224) with an employer of your choice.

To make sure you reserve your spot for an interview on Friday, please call Laura Greenbaum directly  at 718-817-4366. Space is limited so register ASAP!

Recruitment Open House: US Patent & Trademark Office

Additional Information: 

There will be an Information Session on Thursday March 7th at 5pm. Registration is not required to attend the information session. To secure an interview spot for March 8-9, please register today.

Visit usptocareers.gov for specific job openings and information on pay, benefits, duties and qualifications.

Careers in PR: Panel Discussions

If you'd like to launch your career in PR, be sure to check out the below panels on March 5th!  Register at www.cencom.org or e-mail info@cencom.org.

Panel: Entertainment Publicity: Generating Buzz

When: Tuesday, March 5

Time: 6:00-7:15pm

Where: The New School, Theresa Lang Center

              2nd Floor, 55 West 13th Street 

Social Media has changed the way entertainment publicists attract attention and influence consumers' choices. Networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube and Instagram are absolute essentials, and 'the next big thing' is about to launch. Leading publicists talk about what it takes to work in the entertainment field, and how you can get hired in the exciting world of publicity.

Panelists Include:

Lauren Auslander, VP, Entertainment, PMK*BNC

Sharon Pannozzo, VP, NBC Entertainment Publicity, NBCUniversal

Dan Silberman, SVP, Publicity, AETN

Moderator: Dade Hayes, Executive Editor, Broadcasting and Cable

Panel: How to Launch a Career in Corporate Communications

When:  Tuesday, March 5

Time: 7:15-8:30pm 

Where: The New School, Theresa Lang Center

              2nd Floor, 55 West 13th Street

If you have great people skills, thrive in a fast-paced atmosphere and are creative, persuasive and resourceful, a career in corporate communication could be for you. This field of PR deals with all communications of an organization, making sure it reflects the company's goals and ethics in an accurate and positive way. Learn how our panel of major players got to where they are today in this competitive and challenging field - and how to plan for an exciting future career!

Panelists Include:

Ty Trippet, Director, Communications, Bloomberg News & Bloomberg Media Group NY

Teri Everett, EVP, Corporate Communications, Time, Inc.

Jimmy Asci, VP, Communications & Project Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing

Moderator: Dade Hayes, Executive Editor, Broadcasting and Cable

Presented with The New School's Dept. of Media Studies and Film

Fashion Panel & Networking Event

Join the Office of Career Services at our annual Fashion Panel & Networking Night for students interested in a career in fashion! 

Come listen to panelists answer questions about how they got into their career and opportunities that may be available at their company. We'll have questions prepared, but welcome questions from the audience as well! After the panel, we'll host a networking reception to provide you an opportunity to approach the panelists and discuss your questions in more depth. 

When: Thursday, March 7
Time: 6-730pm
Where: 12th Floor Lounge, Lincoln Center Campus

Panelists include representatives from:
Ann Taylor LOFT
Tommy Hilfiger
Longchamp
Coty
Gucci

RSVP via CareerLink under the "Events" tab, and then "Info Sessions" Tab. 
Questions? Please email to hrotchin@fordham.edu, or call the Office of Career Services at 212-636-6280.

Paid Internship Available: Museum of Jewish Heritage

For more information about the paid internship at the Jewish Heritage Museum, students can attend an information session:

When: Wednesday, March 13

Time:  4:30-6:00pm

Where:  Jewish Heritage Museum

                36 Battery Pl., New York, NY 10280

Attendees get free admission to the exhibitions and light refreshments will be served.  To RSVP, e-mail lipperinterns@mjhnyc.org or call 646.437.4273. Or, apply TODAY!

Upcoming Career Views

What is a Career View?

A Career View is an event hosted by the Office of Career Services, in which we take a group of Fordham students on a “site visit” to a company to obtain “behind-the-scenes” information about how the company operates on a daily basis. Students are offered a firsthand introduction to the world of work and the culture of various companies and organizations. Career Views are a great opportunity for students to begin networking, and could possibly lead to internships, mentoring and part or full-time career opportunities! To RSVP for a Career View, head to CareerLink, and find event you're interested in under the Events tab.

Where: Metropolitan Museum of Art

When: Friday, March 1st

Time: 5-6:30pm

Additional Information: Learn about interning at the Met and participating in programs tailored for college and graduate students. Come with questions! The 90-minute session includes a question and answer session regarding the internship programs, an overview of the Museum's many different departments, and a special gallery session. Some of the different departments are:
Curatorial, Conservation, Archives, Communications, Concerts & Lectures, Digital Media, Editorial, Education, Merchandise Development and Planning,Audience Development, Retail Marketing and Publicity, Special Events, Finance, Membership and Image Library.

*Come prepared by doing as much research as you can on their website. Please RSVP by logging into your CareerLink Account and clicking on the Events Tab and then the Information Sessions Tab. Please register soon as space is limited!

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

Where: Peppercom

When: Wednesday, March 6th

Time: 1-2:30pm

Additional Information: Peppercom is an award-winning full-service public relations agency, rated as Crain’s “Best Places to Work in New York City” in 2012.  At this Career View, you will get an overview of Peppercom, the different services they offer, participate in a discussion with different employees who lead different practices such as digital, events, research, and more. You will also have time for Q&A- about best practices for applying to internships, what Peppercom looks for and tips on how to stand out. The deadline for their summer internship is March 15th, so this event is a great opportunity to learn more and demonstrate your interest!

Peppercom's services include media relations, analyst relations, crisis counsel, internal/employee communications, interactive marketing support, trade show/special events, speaking platforms and two unique products: our analyst and media audits."   Based in New York City with offices in San Francisco, Chicago and London, the firm represents a host of companies and organizations spanning industries such as: 

Business to business, Financial services, Technology, Professional services, Healthcare services, Consumer products

*Space is limited so register today by logging into your CareerLink account and then clicking on your Events Tab and then you Information Sessions Tab! 

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

Diversity Week: March 2-March 8

After Hurricane Sandy AND Blizzard Nemo forced the cancelation of the Diversity in the World of Work Conference, the event has been rescheduled once again! We've moved the conference to March 2nd, to help make up "Diversity Week". Later in the week, on March 6th, students may also attend our Diversity Networking Banquet for a chance to meet additional employers on campus looking to discuss diversity in the workplace. Please note additional information below for both events:

Diversity in the World of Work Conference: “Finding Balance, Achieving Empowerment”

When: Saturday, March 2nd

Time: 9am-3pm

Where: Keating Hall, 1st Floor

Please RSVP by Tuesday, February 26th. To secure your spot at the conference, head to CareerLink. Once you sign in using your my.Fordham information, you should be able to find the registration under the "Events" tab. The conference is FREE!

If you have any questions, or if you'd like further information please contact Maria at maponte@fordham.edu.

Following the Diversity Conference, on Wednesday, March 6th, we will also host the Diversity Networking Banquet. 

When: Wednesday, March 6th

Time: 6pm

Where: McGinley Center, 2nd Floor

Please RSVP as soon as possible. To secure your spot at the Banquet, head to CareerLink. Once signed in using your my.Fordham information, you should be able to find the Registration under the "Events" tab, and then the "Career Fairs" tab. 

If you have any questions, or if you'd like further information, please contact Cassie at sklarz@fordham.edu.