Wednesday, August 28, 2013

CareerLink Access


CareerLink, Fordham’s exclusive job and internship database, is open to all students and alum! Login to CareerLink using your my.fordham login information to request a counseling appointment or use the resume builder tool. You can also learn about various events we’ll be throwing throughout the semester!

To gain FULL access to the job and internship search feature, you must attend our Level 1 CareerLink Workshop offered weekly at both the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses. For the Fall 2013 schedule, click here. To gain access to On-Campus Recruiting and interviewing, you must attend the Level 2 CareerLink Workshop.

A new feature to CareerLink is our opt-in Resume Book! The Resume Book is a service that allows you to post your resume(s) to the job database. Recruiters who have access to the resume books via the Career Services Department will be able to view the resumes and will then contact you if they are interested in you! Using this feature allows you to expand the number of recruiters that are able to view your resume.

There are resume books available by industry as well as class year.

To utilize the Resume Book feature, log in to CareerLink.
On the home page, click on the "Documents" tab and then "Opt-In Resume Book" tab.
You will see your resume(s) and then click the button below called, "Select Resume Books". From there, use the drop down box called, "Target Opt-In Resume Book" and select which resume book you would like your resume to be featured in.
You are more than welcome to add your resume to multiple resume books! Your resume will need to be uploaded onto CareerLink in order for it to be included.

*Please do not hesitate to make an appointment with a Career Services staff member if you would like your resume reviewed before opting in to a resume book or applying to jobs or internships.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Career Services at 718-817-4350 (RH) or 212-636-6280 (LC).

Friday, August 23, 2013

Paid IBM Communications Fall Internship!

Job Description

IBM is looking for a college student who is interested in pursuing a career in communications. Our intern will gain experience in a wide range of communications disciplines, including writing, social media (blogs, wikis, podcasts, use of Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook), public relations (press and analyst), and employee communications.

Typical intern assignments include writing for our websites, using social business tactics, producing multimedia content, managing employee events, conducting industry research, and preparing for press interviews. Interns are also encouraged to take advantage of our summer enrichment activities, which include mentoring, career development workshops, and tours of our research labs.

Student must be currently enrolled in an academic program at an accredited college or university. Ideal candidate will be in pursuit of a related degree, such as Communications or English/Journalism. Prior experience (editorial position or communications internship) is preferred. Some local travel is required.

Required

·         High School Diploma/GED
·         Readiness to travel 10% travel annually
·         English: Fluent
Preferred

·         Bachelor's Degree in Advertising/Journalism/Media Studies
·         Basic knowledge in Writing and Social Media

Apply via their website: IBM or send your resume to James Sciales at sciales@us.ibm.com. 
 
 

Upcoming Workshops and Events! Get Ready for Them to Begin!


Workshops begin at RH on 8/28 and at LC on 9/5! Complete the workshops as soon as you can to have job/internship access and OCR access. 

During our workshops you'll also find out more about our upcoming events like our Career Crash Course, Internship and a Slice and of course our Career Fairs! 

Find out more on CareerLink. Click the Resources Tab and then Document Library for the Workshop Schedule. Click the Events Tab for all of our events!
 

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Design and E-Communication Fall Internship!

Are you looking for a Fall Internship in Design and E-Communication? If so, check out this opportunity at Fordham University’s Marketing and Communications Office.

The design and e-communication intern for Fordham University’s Marketing and Communications Office will assistant staff designers and project managers with day-to-day design of print, ad and marketing material, within the University’s visual identity standards and requirements. A crucial component to this intern’s work is layout and design of simply email communications to Fordham’s alumni/ae.

Core Responsibilities
Assist designers
- Design and editing of marketing materials
- Sizing and editing advertising
- Layout and coding of basic email communications
- Electronic filing, closing jobs

Assist e-Communications team
- Designing targeted email communications
- Testing and editing email communications

Assist production managers
- Design and edit projects as needed

Core skills
- Strong print and electronic design skills
- Knowledge of HTML and other basic coding
- Willingness to work within University design standards
- Willingness to learn about design and marketing for academic institutions
- Attention to detail
- Organized
- Takes initiative
- Team player
- Dedicated and dependable

Commitment is to approximately 12-15 hours per week, and starts September 4, 2013.

The University Marketing and Communication offices are located off campus, in midtown Manhattan at 888 Seventh Avenue, 7th Floor (on 57th St. between Broadway and 7th Avenue).

Check out more information on CareerLink, with Job ID# 22554

If interested please email your Resume and Cover Letter to Jim Kempster, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, at jkempster@fordham.edu.