Monday, November 25, 2013

Internship Open House: Tough Mudder



Attention rising juniors and seniors: 
Tough Mudder is hosting their first Internship Open House on December 5th, at 5pm at Tough Mudder’s new headquarters in Downtown Brooklyn.

Tough Mudder’s mission is “to create unconventional, life-changing experiences,” and from day one, we've built a culture to reflect that philosophy. TMHQ is full of quirky overachievers who are smart, passionate, and great at their jobs. And we all started somewhere. From CEO Will Dean to our newest hires, there was a time when each and every one of us had a blank sheet of paper for a resume.

The breakout success of the Tough Mudder brand has created an overwhelming amount of opportunity, so we’re eager to find our next wave of spring/summer interns to create those life-changing experiences. Interns contribute to the overall success of Tough Mudder in countless ways…but none of those ways is making coffee runs or doing our laundry. (Although we might make you join the Tough Mudder Push-Up Club.) You’ll work on substantial, meaningful projects, and learn from the team that built the second-fastest growing company in New York.   

Our ideal spring/summer intern wants more than lines on their resume – they want to help build a company that changes the lives of millions of people for the better. As a TMHQ intern, you’ll be given an opportunity to push your boundaries and find out what you’re capable of, to work with and learn from incredibly smart people, and, most of all, to enjoy the journey of building a world-class events organization. 

If this is your kind of adventure, and if you’re either a rising junior or senior, email your resume and a brief letter telling us why you’d make a great TMHQ intern, to interns@toughmudder.com. We’ll supply speakers, a chance to meet our team, and food and drink. You supply the talent.

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Hockey Game and Sports Career Fair: December 4th


The New Jersey Devils are hosting a career fair at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on December 4th!

If you’re interested in working in the sports industry, you’ll have an opportunity to meet with top sports and entertainment organizations in the area, and submit your resume as well. Companies participating are looking to hire interns and/or for entry level positions for graduating seniors.

Some of the organizations that will be attending include the NJ Devils, Prudential Center, NY Mets, Count International Sports Training Camp, Rockland Boulders, Staten Island Yankees, Turnstyles Ticketing, Philadelphia 76ers, Madison Square Garden Sports, Seton Hall Athletics, New York Knicks, and the New York Rangers.

Attending the career fair includes a ticket to the New Jersey Devils game that night! The total cost for attendance to both is $36 – a discounted price even for the game!

Students majoring in business, exercise science, or sport management are encouraged to attend: including any related majors such as management, marketing, finance, accounting, sales, communications, public relations, and more. 

Purchase your ticket to the game and career fair at newjerseydevils.com/careerfair - and use the promo code “CAREER”. The price of the ticket will be discounted to $36!


Tips Before a Career View!


By Caroline Heafey, FCLC ‘14

Congratulations to everyone who has signed up for a Career View at some point during the semester for being proactive in learning more about a particular company or industry! Be sure to keep an eye out for upcoming Career Views next semester.

What is a Career View?
A Career View is unique in that it presents a specific kind of networking opportunity and insight into an office before even scheduling an interview. Students have the opportunity to meet employers, tour an office, and receive first-hand advice about what that company is looking for in a potential intern or job candidate. It is not as formal as an interview, but not casual either. Remember you are entering a workspace, and while different offices have a range of professional dress and behavior, one usually does not know what is specific to that office until walking through the door. Thus, here are some tips for how to prepare before going on a Career View.

1. Dress Professionally
Oscar Wilde said, “You can never be overdressed or overeducated.” While it may not be entirely necessary to attend a Career View in a full suit, just remember that if this is a company that you are seriously interested in, this is also the first impression you are making with that company. As a rule of thumb, know who you will be visiting and when in doubt, dress up rather than down.

2. Research
As if you were going on an interview it is not a bad idea to have some basic knowledge about the company and the specific office you will be visiting. You don’t want to wind up in the wrong building! Start thinking about what questions you may have about the field and the company itself. It never hurts to be informed, and your knowledge will stand out to employers you meet.

3. Go With An Open Mind
Perhaps you have your heart set on one company or industry but there is a Career View to an office that you are less interested in. Maybe you heard that your friend had a poor internship experience somewhere, but you are still intrigued by a position there. Remember that each individual is different and thus every experience can be different as well. More, you may have an idea stuck in your head about what you think you want out of an internship. You may change your mind after seeing the inside of its office. Keep your mind open and your experience will be more rewarding.

4. Listen to your interests – even the small ones
Even if you do not think that you will have any interest in publishing, or finance, or whatever field the Career View may concern, go on the Career View anyway. You never know how your interests may change, and the nice thing about a liberal arts degree is that it is applicable across a variety of fields. An office environment has an enormous effect on how happy you will be working in your field, and a company that you might have otherwise disregarded because you perceived it wasn’t relevant to your goals may be what jumpstarts your career. In short, if you have any kind of interest in the event just go and take a look around. What have you got to lose?

5. Bring Your Resume
It never hurts to have your resume on hand (preferably on resume paper) in case an employer asks for it.

At the end of the day, Career Views are about presenting opportunities to students looking to enter the workforce. They can only help to gain knowledge about industries and companies, so why not take advantage? The Office of Career Services provides numerous opportunities to attend Career Views over the course of the semester so take the lead to learn more and explore the benefits of having options. It’s your future!

Friday, November 15, 2013

CNN: Two Day Paid Stand-in Opportunity!


CNN is looking for some students to work as stand-ins for upcoming rehearsals next week!

They will be filming their annual show “CNN Heroes” that honors individuals who make extraordinary contributions to humanitarian aid and make a real difference in their communities. The show will be taped on Tuesday night, November 19th, and is set to air on Sunday, December 1st. 

Stand-ins are needed this coming Monday, November 18th from 7-11pm, and on Tuesday November 19th from 8am-4pm.

Stand-ins should be comfortable with public speaking – they will be asked to carry on conversations to test our audio equipment, etc.  Additionally, as a stand-in, you’ll get to role play as the host of the show, a celebrity presenter, or a CNN Hero to rehearse blocking for our camera shots, audio, lighting, etc. Students with an interest in theatre, broadcast media, etc may be best suited for this – but it’s open to anyone.  

If selected, you’ll get paid: $10/hour.  

Interested?? Email Alexa Bennewitz at alexa.bennewitz@turner.com ASAP!

Internship & Full Time Opportunities with Target Executive Team


Target is hiring for a variety of Executive roles.. check out their availabilities below.. and then apply via CareerLink!

1. Executive Intern
Use your business, leadership and people skills to inspire exceptional performance. Maximize sales and profits for your Target store. Ensure great guest service and team member satisfaction. Create a fast-paced, energetic environment that delivers a consistent Target brand experience for team members and guests.

Responsibilities
- Gain a significant knowledge base during your comprehensive training program
- Work closely with the senior leadership group
- Gain the opportunity to make an impact within a Target store as an executive-in-training and project leader
- Offer innovative ideas and focusing on results, and inspire your team to do the same
- Receive extensive training to help you become a strong store executive leader
- Return to school with strengthened leadership and project management skills, and a better understanding of the outstanding opportunities at Target

Requirements
- Desire to pursue a career in retail management
- Leadership and strong decision-making skills
- Assertiveness and initiative
- Team-oriented thinking
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in all situations
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task

Benefits
Undergraduate interns are eligible for a number of benefits just for being a team member, including a 10 percent Team Member Discount, access to a toll-free NurseLine, access to the Target Health & Wellness Web site, access to the Team Member LifeResources, a resource offering free support and information, and discounts on a variety of other resources

Apply for this position via CareerLink, Job ID#: 14418.

2. Executive Team Leader
Use your business, leadership and people skills to inspire exceptional performance. Maximize sales and profits for your Target store. Ensure great guest service and team member satisfaction. Create a fast-paced, energetic environment that delivers a consistent Target brand experience for team members and guests.

As an 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

Requirements
- 4-year college degree
- Supervisor level experience
- Proven conflict management skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in all situations with great interpersonal skills
- Flexible work hours including some nights and weekends
- Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial and quantitative analysis

Apply for this position via CareerLink, Job ID#: 14419. 

3. Executive Team Leader – Assets Protection
Use your business, leadership and people skills to inspire exceptional performance. Maximize sales and profits for your Target store. Ensure great guest service and team member satisfaction. Create a fast-paced, energetic environment that delivers a consistent Target brand experience for team members and guests.

Responsibilities
- 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

Requirements
- 4-year college degree
- Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial and quantitative analysis
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40lbs
- Ability to work flexible work hours including some nights and weekends

Full Time Benefits
Eligible team members will receive one of the best earnings packages anywhere, including competitive pay, all-around insurance coverage, 401(k), flexible scheduling, training and development and many other perks and benefits. Target is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is a drug-free workplace.

Apply for this position via CareerLink, Job ID#: 14421. 

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.

Minneapolis-based Target Corporation serves guests at stores nationwide and at Target.com. Target is committed to providing a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to unique and highly differentiated products at affordable prices. Since 1946, the corporation has given 5 percent of its income through community grants and programs like Take Charge of Education®.

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Real Estate, Banking & Finance Discussion


Interested in pursuing a career in real estate, banking or finance?
This is a chance for you to hear from Fordham alumni who are leaders in the industry!

When: Monday, November 25
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where: Flom Auditorium (basement of Walsh Library)

Alumni will discuss key topics including: 
How do you get started in the field?
What changes in the industry do you see occurring in the future?
What do I know now that I wish I knew when I started?

The alumni speakers are: 
 Michael Davidson, FCRH 1994
Mr. Davidson is a Managing Director and Head of the New York Region & Global Corporate & Investment Bank Real Estate Portfolio at JP Morgan Chase and Co.

John McGinley, FCRH 1994
Mr. McGinley is Head of GRE Portfolio Management at JP Morgan Chase and Co.

Stephen Santoro, GSB 1974
Mr. Santoro is Senior Vice President at Cresa, a real estate management and brokerage firm. 

Please RSVP by Tuesday, Nov. 19 to Ms. Tara McWilliams at tmcwilliams@fordham.edu



Winter Internship Available: Deloitte


Deloitte is one of the leading professional services organizations in the United States, specializing in audit, tax, consulting and financial advisory services with clients in more than 20 industries.  Visit www.deloitte.com/us/careers to learn more about our culture, benefits and opportunities.

Deloitte Tax
Deloitte Tax LLP helps companies understand national, state and local, and international tax structures and align the tax function with business objectives.
There is a tax implication for almost every transaction a company undertakes, from trading to acquisition to off-shoring.  As an employee of Deloitte Tax, you will work with colleagues worldwide to serve our clients. As you advance in your career, most Deloitte Tax professionals specialize in at least one industry and one group of service offerings.

Internship Program
As an employee of Deloitte Tax, you will work with colleagues worldwide to serve our clients. As you advance in your career, most Deloitte Tax professionals specialize in at least one industry and one group of service offerings.

National Federal Tax Services
The Deloitte Tax professionals of the National Federal Tax Services practice work with local office Deloitte Tax professionals to assist clients with fundamental tax planning and analysis.  These Federal tax professionals work to understand company-specific business and tax issues and work with the company to optimize its tax position and identify and mitigate risk areas.

Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science/Business Administration, Master of Science in Accounting or Taxation, or JD or LLM Degree (with undergraduate accounting degree)
- Technology  related coursework highly desirable
- Strong academic credentials (3.2+ GPA recommended)
- Relevant work experience (e.g. internships, summer positions, school jobs)
- Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
- Experience using Microsoft Office Applications
- Ability to travel to client locations locally and nationally

How to Apply:
Deloitte requires all applicants to apply with resume through your career services website, AS WELL AS, through Deloitte’s website.  To submit your application via CareerLink, go to Job ID# 25957.

Additionally, all candidates must complete the Candidate Preference Link below.  Please be sure to complete all three parts of this application process to be considered for an interview.

Candidate Preference Submission
Please complete all required questions in this brief survey.

Deloitte Website Submission
To submit a job-specific profile for this job or to view all of our career opportunities, please visit http://careers.deloitte.com, and then select “Job Opportunities - Student”.   
You will then perform a search in order to see a listing of jobs and submit your job-specific profile on-line.   
The requisition number for this opportunity is S14NYCTI14JANMS-NFTS. 
Profile submission will take approximately 30 minutes. 

Friday, November 8, 2013

Upcoming Information Sessions


Upcoming Information Sessions
Company: The New York Agency of Prudential Insurance Company of America
Date: Tuesday, November 12th
Time: 5:00-6:30pm
Location: McGinley 236
Additional Information: This Information Session will consist of a PowerPoint presentation that will discuss the Financial Professional Associate position that is available in the Prudential office in White Plains, NY.  Food and beverages will be provided!  RSVP via CareerLink under the Events/Info Sessions tab.

Company: Morgan Stanley
Date: Thursday, November 14th
Time: 5:00-8:00pm
Location: Tognino Hall
Additional Information: The Day in the Life of an Internal Audit Analyst which will be a panel for sophomores and juniors.  RSVP via CareerLink under the Events/Info Sessions tab!

Company: JP Morgan
Date: Friday, November 15th
Time: 2:00-4:00pm
Location: McGinley 234
Additional Information: CIB Risk Case Competition Overview. RSVP via CareerLink under the Events/Info Sessions tab.

Company: Morgan Stanley
Date: Thursday, November 14th
Time: 5:00-6:30pm
Location:  McGinley 237
Additional Information: This info session will discuss the Credit Risk Management (CRM) department.  The department provides independent credit risk management and oversight for the Firm and engages with Business Units to ensure that credit risk assessments are factored into business decisions. Learn more about the department and RSVP via CareerLink under the Events/Info Sessions tab.
 
Company: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Date: Tuesday, November 19th
Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Location: McGinley 235
Additional Information: This is an information session describing career and internship opportunities at the CIA, as well as the application process and questions on security process. RSVP via CareerLink under the Events/Info Session tab.

Company: FBI
Date: Wednesday, November 20th
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Location: Music Room, McGinley 2nd Floor
Additional Information: The potential information session is an opportunity for Fordham students to learn about careers offered by the FBI.  RSVP via CareerLink under the Events/Info Session tab.

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Real Estate Law & Development Panel


Attend a panel discussion on Real Estate Law and Development with Fordham University alumni and faculty!

When: Monday, November 11
Time: 6:00-8:00pm 
Where: Flom Auditorium, Walsh Library.

Biographies of the panel participants can be found below:  
William Banfield, Esq. FCRH 1974

Stephen Gliatta, Esq. GSB 1980

Nestor Davidson, Esq., Professor of Law at Fordham Law School

Fionna A. Sciame, FCRH 2009, Fordham Law 2013
Fionna currently works in the Acquisitions and Sales division at Sciame Development. At Sciame, she is involved in various aspects of the development process, including the acquisition, design and legal phases of a deal. Her recent projects include designing and developing luxury and custom homes across New York City, Long Island, Connecticut and Palm Beach.

Questions/RSVP - email Tara McWilliams at tmcwilliams@fordham.edu.

Monday, November 4, 2013

What is CareerInsights?

Today is a big day for our Office of Career Services at Fordham!

After months of work, we're finally launching a brand new tool that you can use to better target your job or internship search. You can do research on things past Fordham grads have done and where they've worked. Update your information to help others in the future as well!

Log-in to CareerInsights and update your main information for an opportunity to win one of two iPad minis! (Along with other sweet prizes.) You can log in directly from Fordham.12Twenty.com OR from the link on our homepage. Explore the site -- and make the most of it!