Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Want an Inside Tour of AOL?


Join the Office of Career Services on a trip to AOL/Huffington Post!

Below is AOL's invite to you!

"AOL invites you to our New York Headquarters, home to many of our brands including The Huffington Post, Huff Post Live, and  Studionow. Whether you are interested in Event Planning, Marketing, PR, Journalism, Production, Business Development, Ad Sales or Technology—there's an opportunity for you here. On a tour of our office, you'll get to see the brand new Huff Post Live Newsroom, check out Arianna Huffington's beloved nap rooms, and if you're lucky, spot a celebrity shooting at AOL Studios. In addition you'll have the opportunity to hear from SVP/GM of AOL Services (I.E. Autos/Finance/Industry/Jobs/Real Estate/TechCrunch/Moviefone/Engadget/) and Fordham Alum, Jay Kirsch, about what we're doing now. Last, you'll get insight into what it's like to work and/or intern at AOL from current employees and interns (including Fordham alum & students) from a wide array of business units!"

*Ram Van transportation will be provided from the Rose Hill campus and will leave at 1pm sharp.  The site visit is scheduled from 2pm-4pm*

Space is limited so register today!  *Please note if you are unable to attend please cancel your registration so other students can attend in your place.  Thank you!

Questions?  Please contact Tamara Nisanov at tnisanov@fordham.edu.

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Info Sessions: October 4th


Check out the upcoming info sessions -- all happening today!

Info Session: Abercrombie & Fitch
When: October 4th, 1-2pm 
Where: McGinley 234, Rose Hill
Discussion Topics: The Manager in Training (MIT) program is a blended-learning, ten week program focused on immersing a manager in all aspects involved in managing a multi-million dollar business for Abercrombie & Fitch. The program trains the MIT on the necessary principles of management; including creating the best in-store experience, recruiting, diversity, human resources, store operations, and visual merchandising. Successful completion of this program is the first step for leadership. At Abercrombie & Fitch, they strongly advocate a philosophy of promotion from within.  All of their District Managers, Regional Managers, Directors - even the Senior Vice President of Stores - have gone through the MIT program. Learn more about the opportunities available at the info session with Abercrombie & Fitch!

Info Session: S.A.C Capital Advisors LLP
When: October 4th, 4:30-6:30pm (2 sessions)
Where: McGinley 234, Rose Hill
Discussion Topics: SAC will be on campus to share details about our open infrastructure positions. The recruiter will be meeting with groups of students to discuss opportunities!

Info Session: CRCC Asia LLC
When: October 4th, 5-6pm  
Where: McGinley 235, Rose Hill
Discussion Topics: This is a GREAT OPPORTUNITY! Interested in gaining international work experience and building your post-graduation job prospects? Consider spending time interning in China! CRCC Asia’s China Internship Program provides one, two, or three month internships in Beijing and Shanghai. Fluent English is the only language requirement and there is a program start date each month of the year. Using their extensive networks in Asia, CRCC Asia offers a wide range of placements across various industries including business development, marketing/PR, engineering, law, accounting, health care, finance and NGO's (among others).

Info Session: JP Morgan
When: October 4th, 6:15-7:30pm
Where: Tognino Hall, Rose Hill
Discussion Topics: IB Risk Overview and Panel

Monday, October 1, 2012

Upcoming Info Sessions

Keep an eye out for these upcoming Information Sessions on campus... and RSVP on CareerLink so they know you're coming!


Information Session: The Peace Corps
When: Tuesday October 2
Time: 6-7:30pm
Where: Rose Hill - Campbell Hall, Multimedia Room
About: Discover the benefits of Peace Corps service from returned Volunteers. Attend the info session to learn about the challenging, rewarding and inspirational moments from a panel of returned Peace Corps Volunteers currently in graduate programs at Fordham. Have your questions answered and gain tips to guide you through the application process.

Information Session: CRCC Asia LLC
When: Thursday, October 4
Time: 5-6pm
Where: Rose Hill - McGinley Commons, Room 235
About: Interested in gaining international work experience and building your post-graduation job prospects? Consider spending time interning in China! CRCC Asia’s China Internship Program provides one, two, or three month internships in Beijing and Shanghai. Fluent English is the only language requirement and there is a program start date each month of the year. Using their extensive networks in Asia, they offer a wide range of placements across various industries including business development, marketing/PR, engineering, law, accounting, health care, finance and NGO's (among others).

Information Session: Indeed.com
When: Wednesday, October 10
Time: 4-5pm
Where: Rose Hill – McGinley Commons, Room 234
About: Indeed.com will be on campus to educate students about the company, and Sales Department. They will be looking to hire Interns to begin in January, and there will be potential to be hired at the end of the internship (for seniors graduating this May).

October 3rd - Fall Career & Internship Fair


Looking for an internship for next semester? Worried about finding a job after graduation? Let us help!

Our Fall Career & Internship Fair is only a few days away!

When: Wednesday, October 3rd
Time: 1-4pm
Where: McGinley Ballroom, Rose Hill Campus
(for all LC students, we’ll be giving out free RamVan passes to attend – so just meet us at the RamVan on Wednesday between noon and 3pm.. and let us know you’re going to the Career Fair! Or call our office for more info: 212-636-6280.)

Why go?
It’s a great opportunity to get in front of prospective employers and ask them any questions you may have. Ensure your resume gets into the hands of the recruiter. Network and form personal connections with recruiters at top companies. Get an internship! Get a JOB!

Who will be attending?
A sampling of some of the employers who will be attending the Career & Internship Fair looking for Fordham students:
-AOL, Inc
-City Year
-Green Mountain Energy
-Indeed.com
-Kenneth Cole Productions
-Morgan Stanley
-NBCUniversal
-NYC Health & Hospital Corps
-Sterling Publishing Co., Inc
-Target
-TD Bank
-Teach For America
-Viacom
-WOR Radio

*So far, there will be over 90 employers at the fair… so come see if there are any other companies you’re interested in!

Things to know:
- Make sure you are dressed to impress… that means Professional Dress.
- Bring multiple copies of your resume!
- Come by for 10 minutes or come by for the whole fair – it's up to you!
- Bring your “A” game. You might talk to your future boss.

Any questions or concerns? You can always drop by our office located at Rose Hill in the McGinley Center, room 224, or at Lincoln Center, located at 33 W. 60th Street on the 8th Floor. Feel free to also give us a call at 718-817-4350.