Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Upcoming Events & Deadlines


UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONS/CAREER VIEWS
Interested? RSVP via CareerLink.

Information Session: TransPerfect Translations
When: March 5th | 4-5:30PM                    
Location: McGinley 234

Information Session: Google
When: March 6th | 6-8PM
Location: Tognino Hall

Information Session: Fitch Ratings
When: March 11th | 3-4PM           
Location: McGinley 234

Information Session: JP Morgan Internal Audit
When: March 12th | 4-5PM           
Location: McGinley Music Room

Information Session: NBC Universal
When: March 25th | 5-6:30PM
Location: McGinley 234

Career View: Etsy
When: April 23rd | 12-3PM
Location: etsy.com's Brooklyn office

ADDITIONAL UPCOMING EVENTS
What: Diversity WOW Networking Banquet
When: March 5th | 6-9PM                         
Location: McGinley Ballroom (RH)

What: Maximize Your Media Internship:
When: March 24th | 6-8PM           
Location: South Lounge (LC)

What: Fashion Panel & Networking Event
When: March 27th | 6-8PM
Location: Tognino Hall (RH)

RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES: On Campus Interviews
Resume Deadline: February 25th           
Ernst & Young (Interview Date: 3/6)
JP Morgan Chase Audit (Interview Date: 3/7)

Resume Deadline: February 26th
Barnum (Interview Date: 3/7)

Resume Deadline: March 2nd
Deloitte (Interview Date: 3/11)

Resume Deadline: March 3rd      
WB Mason (Interview Date: 3/12)

Resume Deadline: March 4th       
McGladrey (Interview Date: 3/13)

For more information and to apply today, submit resume via CareerLink.

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Student Spotlight: Nadira Jackson


By Nadira Jackson, FCLC ‘15

Without Career Services I would have never known about Fordham University’s originally produced television program called Fordham Nightly News (FNN).

A year ago, I was a sophomore sitting in Holly Rotchin’s office, the Associate Director of Career Services. As I made the appointment a few days earlier, I would have never known that appointment would be the flame that would ignite such an awesome firestorm of endless opportunities and possibilities.

I sat in Holly’s office, a clueless Communications major with a Concentration in Radio & Television but with no real experience I could put on my resume relating to my field. She suggested I become a part of Fordham Nightly News. I had never heard of it, but I went on the Fordham website and read that it is a part of Electronic Information Center (EIC-TV Television Studios) located on the ground floor of the Walsh Library at Rose Hill. Upon further reading, I found that FNN was a student run originally produced television program that offered students an engaged and hands-on educational experience in television broadcasting. I was sold. I had to get on FNN someway; somehow.

Fast-forward to a year later, as a junior, I decided to audition to be a part of Fordham Nightly News. It is not just simply signing up. I had to do a screen test for an On-Air position on EIC-TV programming, which was intimidating because I had never done anything like that before. Then, I had to attend two writing workshops with Amy Westerby, a Fordham Professor and Producer, Writer and Editor at CBS News. The writing workshops were intense, and everyone auditioning to be on FNN had to write a package script. These two factors determined if you were going to make it on FNN. I put my all into the audition process and hoped for the best. I finally received an email from Matthew Schottenfeld, the Television Production Manager of EIC-TV Television Studio at Fordham University. The email read, “WELCOME TO FNN!” I had made it on Fordham Nightly News!!!!


Now, as a part of FNN, every Friday I am either a Reporter, Anchor, Interviewer or doing an Editorial (because the positions rotate every week). It is quite an experience… and I love every bit of it. To be able to have awesome, real, professional experience is amazing; and without Career Services I would have never even known about Fordham Nightly News.

Now, I am one step closer to my dreams, and if you want to be as well, I definitely recommend going to Career Services. No matter your major, they will help you find an internship or on-campus experience in any field you want to go into. They are amazing and will help you reach the next step to achieving your dreams!

Fordham Nightly News airs weekdays at 5:30 -- EIC Channel 10 and live online at: www.library.fordham.edu/livestream.html
Also follow us on Twitter! @FordhamFNN

Internships Available: MSCO


MSCO, one of the top marketing firms in the U.S., and Westchester’s fastest growing marketing and business consulting firm, is looking for interns to join their team! See the open positions below:

1. Graphic Design Intern
In this role, you will assist in the creation and development of logos, stationary, marketing collateral, print ads, direct mail, websites, email campaigns, product packaging, etc. for a wide array of clients.

You should be:
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
Experience with Flash animation a plus.
Resourceful, enthusiastic and innovative.
This is a perfect opportunity for students or recent graduates looking to gain excellent portfolio pieces in all realms of design, as well as creditable work experience.

For more information or to apply, head to CareerLink, Job ID#: 20060.

2. Marketing Intern
The marketing intern will help with daily client needs in the marketing specialties of social media interaction, business development and website maintenance.  The position offers a chance for hands-on experience with the MSCO team and with clients across various industries.  For the ideal candidate, the sky is the limit at MSCO.  Tenure as an intern at our firm is a strong advantage for a full-time position upon graduation.

For more information or to apply, head to CareerLink, Job ID#: 20058

More information about the company:
MSCO specializes in developing marketing strategies that align with our client’s business goals. We serve start-up, small, medium and Fortune 500 companies across a diverse array of industries.

Our CEO wrote the Business Week bestseller and our guiding philosophy, “Your Marketing Sucks.” We believe that marketing must drive and generate revenue; as such we are highly focused on Return On Investment. We work closely with C-level executives to effect meaningful change throughout an organization. We spend time with client businesses to determine their needs, identify opportunities, develop an integrated marketing strategy (which may include branding, advertising, internet marketing, direct response and public relations) and execute the various deliverables.

We are a full service firm, with an in-house public relations and creative teams.

Management Position Available!


CVS is looking to hire Fordham students for management positions ASAP!

Store Management staff drives store execution and performance while building consumer loyalty to CVS/pharmacy through a focus on excellent customer service. Successful managers maintain an engaged store team through demonstrating initiative and leading by example. Support for managers comes not only from their individual store teams, but also regional field management, call centers, distribution centers, and Customer Support Center headquarters.

Candidates will begin as a Store Management Trainee completing basic operations and management skills training and learning about key aspects of the business and CVS/pharmacy culture. In addition Store Management Trainees will receive the necessary training to take operational control of the store and manage staff as either an Assistant Store Manager or Store Manager. This phase lasts approximately 12 weeks. Upon successful completion, individuals will be eligible for promotion to an Assistant Store Manager position. Assistant Store Managers and Store Managers continue to participate in development and leadership training to prepare for potential field management or executive roles. Time in the position varies based on the individual. Most candidates will follow the above plan. Select candidates based on experience and market needs may be considered to begin at different points within the plan. All CVS/pharmacy training programs require certification testing as a requirement for successful completion.

Store Management is responsible for the total leadership and strategic operation of a CVS/pharmacy store including:
- Overall store management, supervision, and policy implementation
- Sales and inventory management
- Employee staffing, training, and development
- Financial management
- Customer service leadership

For more information about the position and to apply today, head to CareerLink, Job ID#: 27906.

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Upcoming Info Sessions & Resume Deadlines


UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONS
Info Session: Ignition
When: February 19th | 5-7PM
Location: McGinley 224
Additional Info: Ignition is a part of the international brand engagement network of Havas Sports & Entertainment, working to take our brand, people, and projects truly global.  This information session will introduce students to experiential marketing and the opportunities our company provides for part-time and internship positions. The internship program is designed to offer college students a true experiential marketing experience. Interns receive first-hand business experience while assisting campaign managers with project related work both inside and outside the New York office.

Info Session: Target
When: February 19th | 5:30-7PM
Location: McGinley 235
Additional Info: Representatives will be discussing Internship and full-time career opportunities, providing you with an inside look at the company and giving you the inside scoop on how to be successful in our interview process. Historically, students who attend this event perform much better during our interviews!

Info Session: CIA
When: March 4th | 6-7PM
Location: TBD

Info Session: NYC Department of Education
When: March 4th | 4-5PM
Location: McMahon 109
Additional Info: Information Session for potential teachers for the NYC Department of Education

Info Session: TransPerfect Translations
When: March 5th | 4-5:30PM
Location: McGinley 234
Additional Info: Meet with TransPerfect Recruiters to learn more about our global company as well as our entry level positions and internship opportunities which offer room for internal growth!   Most positions do not require a language background but if you do have experience with a foreign language it never hurts!

Info Session: Google
When: March 6th | 6-8PM
Location: Tognino Hall
Additional Info: This information session will include information on full-time jobs at Google.

Interested in attending an info session? : RSVP via CareerLink > Events > Info Sessions.


RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES: On Campus Interviews
Resume Deadline: February 18th                       
JP Morgan Operations (Interviews 2/27)
SAC Capital Partners (Interviews 2/28)

Resume Deadline: February 22nd
PwC  (Interviews 3/3)

Resume Deadline: February 23rd
CVS Caremark (Interviews 3/4)

Resume Deadline: February 24th
KPMG (Interviews 3/5)

Resume Deadline: February 25th           
Ernst & Young (Interviews 3/6)
JP Morgan Chase Audit (Interviews 3/7)

Resume Deadline: February 26th
Barnum (Interviews 3/7) 

Resume Deadline: March 2nd
Deloitte (Interviews 3/11)

Resume Deadline: March 3rd
WB Mason (Interviews 3/12)

Resume Deadline: March 4th
McGladrey (Interviews 3/13)

For more info, or to apply to any of the above positions, head to CareerLink.

ALSO UPCOMING….
Diversity WOW Networking Banquet
March 5th | 6-9PM
McGinley Ballroom (RH)
RSVP to Maria Aponte at maponte@fordham.edu, or via CareerLink > Events > Diversity Networking Banquet 2014.

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Alumni Spotlight: Katarina O'Regan


By Katarina O'Regan, FCLC '12

Katarina O’Regan graduated from FCLC in December 2012 with a major in International Studies. She is completing a fellowship program at the Asian University for Women (AUW) located in Chittagong, Bangladesh.

Like most seniors at Fordham, my last semester was a flurry of activity. I had just returned from an amazing study abroad experience in Tunisia, and was trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my life, or at least with my next year. As happy as I was to be back in NYC, I also wanted to go abroad again, to a place I hadn’t seen before. Part of that desire was personal, but as an International Studies major interested in development, I knew getting more international credentials wouldn’t be a bad move. I started searching for jobs abroad, and was lucky enough to stumble across a program offered at the Asian University for Women in Bangladesh. The application process was relatively quick, and by the time the semester drew to an end, I had accepted their offer!

Spring passed quickly, and before I knew it, it was August, and I was meeting the other fellows at JFK to begin our journey to Chittagong. By the time we arrived, we were tired, but excited and somehow already good friends (Nothing like 30 hours of travel to get people to bond!) We spent the next several weeks in orientation and then classes began. We’ve been busy ever since!

AUW is a new university, opening only in 2008. It's goal is enshrined in its mission statement: "to graduate women who will be skilled and innovative professionals, service-oriented leaders in the businesses and communities in which they will work and live, and promoters of intercultural understanding and sustainable human and economic development in Asia and throughout the world." They recruit from over 15 countries across Asia and the Middle East, and are committed to making education accessible for those who have been historically denied this type of opportunity. On campus, we have extraordinary diversity. People of many ethnicities, backgrounds and religions all intermingle, which makes class material on identity, culture and politics all the more relevant. The faculty are also an impressive bunch, hailing from the U.S., Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, and more. 

At AUW, most fellows divide their time between different roles. This semester, I’m serving as a TA for two academic courses, tutoring students and leading workshops in the Writing Center, and advising students on resumes in the Career Development Center. This mix is typical, though it does differ from person to person. AUW is a 5 year program, with a 1 year preparatory academy, where some of the fellows teach. We each have 40 hours of officially allocated work, but many volunteer to advise clubs, plan events, and serve on committees. Last fall, I taught weekly workshops for the dance club, advised an urban development research initiative and helped initiate a student health group. It’s full load, but it’s a good one.

I love the experience I’ve had at AUW, but it does have its hardships. There are significant cultural differences between Bangladesh and the States, and our lack of Bangla makes getting around difficult. There are few foreigners in Chittagong, and we attract a fair amount of attention when we go out. The attention isn’t hostile – many Chittagonians are quite friendly – but it can be disconcerting. And of course, there are some things that I crave from home (I’d give my right arm for Shake Shack right about now). These differences between here and home affect everyone differently, but for me, they pale in comparison to the benefits of living here: being able to travel on breaks, learning about different regions, and meeting incredible people.



If you’re interested in international development, women’s empowerment, or higher education, and you’re up for a challenging, but rewarding year, I urge you to consider applying to AUW’s fellowship program for 2014-2015.

AUW is taking applications for both senior and junior fellows now and will start interviews in March. The fellowship is posted on Careerlink (ID 28339), or you can visit http://www.auw.edu.bd/job-opportunities/ for more application information. For more information on Katarina’s experience at AUW, visit her blog at http://expatrikat.wordpress.com

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Career Crash Course: February 10

Want to prepare yourself for the Spring Career & Internship Fair on Wednesday, February 12?
The Career Crash Course taking place on Monday, February 10th in the McGinley Ballroom at Rose Hill will give you an opportunity to work on your resume, interviewing and networking skills!

Check out the schedule of the day below, and swing by during any time that works for you:
11am-11:45am: Level 1 Workshop (required for job & internship database access)
11:45am-12:30pm:  Level 2 Workshop (required to participate in on-campus recruiting)
12:30pm-1:30pm: Lunch and Career Fair Preparation with indeed.com
1:30-4:30pm: Resume reviews with Target, AMP Agency, Northwestern Mutual, Standard Motor Products, City Year, DOG Media, Grant Thornton
1:30-4:30pm: Mock interviews with KPMG, Viacom, Peace Corps, Central Business Solutions, One Wire, Tower Legal Solutions

RSVP today through CareerLink > Events> Workshops!

As a reminder, the details for the Spring Career & Internship Fair are below:
When: Wednesday, February 12
Time: 1-4pm
Where: McGinley Ballroom, Rose Hill

Anxiety-Inducer to Confidence-Booster: How to Absolutely Rock Your Next Career Fair

By Kasey Fausak, FCLC '13

It had officially begun. The second semester of my senior year. What was I going to do with my life? What was I passionate about? Where could I find true happiness doing something that I love? More importantly, how on earth was I ever going to pay back all of my student loans?

These are questions that lay heavily on many peoples’ minds, I’m sure. And so, what better way to solve all of them than by attending one of these mysterious, incredible intimidating, ‘I’m-sure-these-are-just-for-finance-majors’ (which they’re not) Career Fairs!  Urged forward by my desire to find myself (and perhaps also by a nagging mother), last year I ventured out into strange lands, conquered the unknown, and gained a bucketful of confidence by attending the Career Fair. And if I can do it, so can you!

Here are a few tips that will help everyone go from panicky mess to suave job/internship candidate:

Tip No. 1: Be Prepared
The unfailing Boy Scout motto can serve us all here. Bring at least ten copies of your resume, preferably printed on resume paper (available at your friendly Career Services Office!). Make sure it’s in tip-top shape, as you’ll be handing it out to several potential employers. Resume review is also available at Career Services, so think about going in for an appointment some time before. But if you can’t, at least have someone look it over for you beforehand to make sure there are absolutely no errors! And don’t forget to dress to impress! Employers are going to speaking to hundreds of other students during the fair. You don’t want to be remembered as the kid with a hole in his shirt. Come in professional attire, looking neat and clean, and don’t worry about the snow ruining your best suit. There’ll be a coat check that day to help you look your best.

Tip No. 2: Take a Minute (or Ten)

Once you get to the fair, it’s going to be incredibly overwhelming, especially if you’ve never been to one before. There are fancy people in suits walking around everywhere, that girl you have Philosophy with is apparently the most sophisticated person you’ve ever met (look how great she looks! Did you hear what intelligent questions she asked and OMG is that novel her resume??). There doesn’t seem to be a single welcoming face in the crowd!
Don’t worry. All is not as it seems. Take a minute. Check your coat. Look at the provided list of employers who are there, and, if you haven’t already (see Tip No. 1), identify a few employers that you’d really like to speak with. And maybe don’t approach your dream company while you’re still out of breath from walking up the stairs. Work up to it. Maybe talk to the people who don’t have anyone at their table and smiled at you (there’s a welcoming face!), even if you don’t quite think you’d like to work there. Learn more about their company. Practice your elevator pitch. Warm yourself up. By the third person you talk to, you’ll look just as sophisticated as Philosophy Girl.

Tip No. 3: Follow Up
Now that you sound super-confident and totally know what you’re doing and are definitely going to land that internship, don’t be afraid to follow up! Make sure you get the contact information of people who had great conversations with. Shoot them an e-mail afterwards. Remind them of your conversation, and thank them for taking the time to speak with you. Employers remember students who follow up, and it always helps to be remembered!

So there you have it. Three simple tips to turn that looming Career Fair from anxiety-inducer to confidence-booster. Here’s something else to get excited about. These are some of the employers who will be attending Wednesday’s Career Fair! (This is where Tip No. 1 comes in handy; use this to do some research!)
AllianceBernstein
American Girl
Christie's
Corporate Insights
CPEX Real Estate
Deloitte
Fortress Investment Group
Grant Thornton
ICAP
KPMG
Havas Media
Madison Square Garden
JP Morgan
LFB Media Group
SoulCycle
St. Barnabas Hospital
Tough Mudder

Find the full list of companies attending the Career & Internship Fair in CareerLink > Events tab.

See you at the FAIR!

Upcoming Events, Info Sessions & Resume Deadlines


UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONS

Company: Ignition

Tuesday, February 19th | 5-7PM

McGinley 224

 

Company: Target

Tuesday, February 19th | 5:30-7PM

McGinley 235

 

Company: TransPerfect Translations

Wednesday, March 5th | 4-5:30PM

McGinley 234

 

Company: Fitch Ratings

Tuesday, March 11th | 3-4PM        

McGinley 234

 

UPCOMING CAREER SERVICES EVENTS

Career Crash Course

Monday, February 10th | 11AM-5PM

McGinley 2nd Floor (RH)

 

Spring Career & Internship Fair

Wednesday, February 12th | 1PM-4PM    

McGinley 2nd Floor (RH)

 

Careers Abroad Panel

Thursday, February 13th | 6-7:30PM

12th Floor Lounge (LC)

 

Diversity Banquet

Wednesday, March 5th | 6-9PM                 

McGinley Ballroom (RH)

 

UPCOMING RESUME DEADLINES

February 9

WB Mason (Interview Date: 2/18)

February 12

Wells Fargo (Interview Date: 2/21)

Ignition (Interview Date: 2/21)

February 15                                    

SAC Capital Advisors            (Interview Date: 2/24)

JP Morgan Finance (Interview Date: 2/24)

February 16

Grant Thornton (Interview Date: 2/25)

Barnum Financial Group (Interview Date: 2/25)

February 18

McGladrey (Interview Date: 2/27)

JP Morgan Operations (Interview Date: 2/27)

February 22

PwC (Interview Date: 3/3)

February 23

CVS Caremark (Interview Date: 3/4)

February 24

KPMG  (Interview Date: 3/5)

February 25

Ernst & Young (Interview Date: 3/6)

JP Morgan Chase Audit (Interview Date: 3/7)

March 2

Deloitte (Interview Date: 3/11)