Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Part-time Job Opportunities


UWS Family Seeking After School Child Care Provider for 2 Kids

Hi.  Our current care provider is getting ready for maternity leave. We are seeking someone with an available afternoon schedule (generally 3-6 pm) to pick up our kids, 4 (pre-k) and 8 (2nd grade), from school and/or after school programs. Primary responsibilities include caring for and supervising children while with them/on play dates and occasionally arranging play dates. In addition, you will be asked to help with dinner and supervising the 4-year old during shower time.  We are looking for a caring, dependable and fun person who likes children with prior similar experience, including with two children simultaneously.  Rate will be $15-$20/hour, depending upon experience.

Tutor - U.S. READING SOLUTIONS INC

We are seeking ENTHUSIATIC and CREATIVE TUTORS who enjoy working with students and can provide 1 on 1 tutoring. Sessions are setup during weekday evenings and/or weekends at students' homes. Tutoring opportunities are currently available in the BRONX and LOWER WESTCHESTER.

E-mail your resume to: INFO@USREADINGSOLUTIONS.COM

MARKETING ASSISTANT/CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Our growing Educational and Electronics Company is seeking to hire a highly creative and motivated Marketing Assistant/Customer Service Representative to join our team.  Our company is a leading distributor of an assortment of innovative educational products, software bundles, reference books, custom built computers, as well as our expanding line of consumer electronics. 
The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, have excellent time management skills and be able to meet project deadlines.

E-mail your resume to: INFO@USREADINGSOLUTIONS.COM

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Spring Career Fair - Who Was There?

Spring 2012 Career Services hosted a record setting Career Fair.  There were 115 organizations in attendance representing a 43% increase over last spring.  Did the organizations present represent the interests of the student body?  Well we hope so! 
  • What percentage of the companies were seeking liberal arts majors? – 90%
  •  What percentage of companies were non-profit vs. for profit? – 23% non-profit*, 77% for profit
*We consider this a true success considering most non-profits do not have a recruiting staff or budget that allows them to attend events like Career Fairs.
  •  When we asked employers how likely they are to work with students they met at the career fair, 95.5% said they were very likely or moderately likely. 

Most importantly we had unprecedented student turn out.  846 students donned their best professional dress and visited the fair seeking professional opportunities. 

Below, is attendance. On the top is attendance broken down by class year. Below, you will find attendance broken down by school. 
Attendance by Class Year
Attendance by School
This Career Fair was also a success because we listened to student feedback from previous fairs and implemented their suggestions.  

 Below, find comments we've received from students who have responded to our surveys regarding previous career fairs. You will see, we've done our best to make improvements, but we also acknowledge there's always room for improvement. If you let us know what you want, we'll do our best to get it for you.

From previous Career Fair feedback,

you said:
"It would be good to know of what type of major/ offers a company has or are looking for before talking to them (so you are more prepared)"
"Please invite companies that are looking to hire for internships AND full-time jobs, or specify in advance what they are hiring for. I felt silly for inquiring about positions that were not available."
"The employers should display what types of majors they are specifically looking for."
we did:
We've listed companies that are looking for students in the core majors (social sciences, physical sciences, humanities, and business). There were at least 85 employers looking for Social Science majors, 85 employers looking for Physical Science majors, 85 employers looking for Humanities majors, compared to 100 employers looking for Business majors.
We also made sure each table was marked with what opportunities the employer had available (internship, part-time, full-time).

you said:
"Prior to the Career Fair promote your services to students so that they may get the most out of it. I had not heard of any Career Fair Prep until after the event. Strongly market what Career Services can do so that interested students can prepare appropriately."
we did:
Prior to the Career Fair, we held 'Career Fair' prep workshops on both campus at varying times. We also held a 'Resume Boot camp,' in addition to the workshops that we offer every day.
We posted the schedules of these events on various mediums (Twitter, Facebook, our website, our blog, and in our office).

you said:
"A sign with the floor layout next to the entrance area of the career fair."
"Have a more comprehensive list and description of the companies attending..."
we did:
We made sure the tables were numbered in the brochure and on the actual table. Brochures were available through our blog prior to the event.

you said:
Maybe get better companies like Apple.
we did:
Apple had two representatives attend the career fair.

you said:
"More companies participating."
"More companies/options for liberal arts students (besides communications students)."
"More employers."
"More employers for arts."
"Please bring in a wider variety of employers, particularly advertising agencies and similar companies.
we did:
In previous years, we have welcomed 70 employers, this year, we welcomed 115. That's a huge increase! From our employer feedback, some employers noted:
"Might attend again on a different campus. We are interested in communication and English majors."
"Students were looking for Business/Finance opportunities. Not many were interested in non-profit or social work.” 

Additionally, for companies who were not able to attend the Career Fair, we've developed panels for them to speak, accompanied by networking opportunities. This allows the student to have a chance to still meet one on one with a representative from a company of interest. Panel/Networking event areas of interest include: Fashion, Communication/Media, and Non-profit organizations.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Part-time Job Opportunities



UWS Family Seeking After School Child Care Provider for 2 Kids

Hi.  Our current care provider is getting ready for maternity leave. We are seeking someone with an available afternoon schedule (generally 3-6 pm) to pick up our kids, 4 (pre-k) and 8 (2nd grade), from school and/or after school programs. Primary responsibilities include caring for and supervising children while with them/on play dates and occasionally arranging play dates. In addition, you will be asked to help with dinner and supervising the 4-year old during shower time.  We are looking for a caring, dependable and fun person who likes children with prior similar experience, including with two children simultaneously.  Rate will be $15-$20/hour, depending upon experience.

Contact Cassie Sklarz at sklarz@fordham.edu to connect you to the family.
 
Marketing/Business Development Assistant – Part-time:
On-Call Sitters NYC:
Established Babysitting and Nanny Agency is seeking an intern to be our new Marketing/Office assistant. As our new intern you'll gain hands on experience of how to market, recruit, close sales, track and update data, research, and how to run a business.  The Ideal candidate should be a self starter, honest, reliable, and proficient with Microsoft office, experienced with social networking, be internet savvy, own a PC laptop, and have great phone, writing, and organizational skills. You should have a professional attitude, a creative mind, and be able to follow up diligently.

Position requires assisting with:
·         Marketing
·         Projects
·         Business Development
·         Recruiting 
·         Online Research
·         Writing
·         Data Entry
·         Handling phone calls and emails

This paid internship is a great opportunity to learn how a small business operates and to gain professional experience. Recommendations/references and class credit will be offered to the intern after demonstrating an outstanding work ethic, enthusiasm and creativity. There is opportunity for commission, bonuses, and growth. Schedule is flexible.
Please send resume and cover letter to morlyr@gmail.com

Accounting Position – Part-time:
Work directly for the Chief Financial Officer. Responsibilities include assisting in the month end closing process, including preparation of balance sheet and income statement account analysis, journal entries and preparation of the monthly financial statements.  The ideal candidate will be a current sophomore who will be beginning their junior year Sept 2012, majoring in accounting with a strong work ethic. Willing to work approximately 20 hours per week during the school year and full time during the summer.

Jacmel Jewelry, Inc. was founded in 1977, and is one of the country's largest manufacturers and distributors of popular price pointed fine jewelry. Jacmel employs over 1000 people worldwide, including 250 in its 100,000 square foot state-of-the-art Long Island City facility.
If you are interested in a career in public accounting this is a learning experience that will make you very attractive to future employers.
Please send resume and cover letter to bpassa@jacmel.com

Advertising Agency seeks Recent College Grad or College Senior:
Work part-time on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3/5/12 to 4/4/12 (potentially more weeks) on major client assignment from start of business (8:30 AM) for about four (4) hours.  The agency is located in White Plains but is not near mass transit.   
Responsibilities:

·         Confirm VIP travel plans
·         Liaise with agency to fulfill VIP requests
·         Location requires a car
Qualifications:
·         Advertising Agency experience preferred but not required
·         MS Excel familiarity
·         Strong communication skills
·         Ability to work well under pressure

Should the candidate exceed expectations, the firm will consider the candidate for a full time position. 
Please send resumes to traffic@weinconn.com

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

What NOT to Put on Your Cover Letter

Today's blog post is offered by a graduate intern for the Office of Career Services.

I recently read the article: “The Ten Worst Things to Put in Your Cover Letter” and immediately wanted to share this information with you. In a more abbreviated version, here are some great points to keep in mind.
The top five worst things to put in a cover letter:

1. Next to Nothing
While writing something that is too long is a common cover letter mistake, what can be even more damaging is a cover letter that is too short. A good cover letter should be somewhere between 200 to 250 words and should answer the question of why a recruiter should look at your resume.

2. Personal Stories
While employers are sometimes interested in personal stories, especially if they give some idea about work ethic, it is best to save these stories for the interview. If you are asked in an interview about your hobbies and adventures, be prepared with a strong answer; however, in the cover letter, it is more important to focus on directly relevant and/or work-related experiences.

3. Someone Else's Words
Recruiters examine many cover letters and it is important to tailor your letter to the unique position and company in which you are applying. Do not just copy a template word-for word! Although one should use these templates as a reference, “It's best to use something catchy and more specific.” 15 or 20 minutes of Internet research can go a long way!

4. Jokes
Breaking the ice with humor is not necessarily a bad idea, but jokes in cover letters are usually a turn-off for busy employers, who report that it can negate one’s credibility. It might be better to save them for the interview, if they are to be used at all.

5. Wrong Company Name/Wrong Cover Letter
The biggest mistake many recruiters see on a regular basis is to either misspell the name of the company or get the name wrong. Double check for this issue and make sure your cover letter is directly relevant to the position in which you are applying! You do not want to sound too general or ambiguous in your request to prove your genuine interest in a position.

For more about these mistakes, and others to be conscious of, please visit. 

Do you find these topics interesting? Have you ever thought about writing a blog? If so, join our team! Please send any interests, inquiries, or articles to Cassie Sklarz at sklarz@fordham.edu. We'd love to hear from you!