CAMPUS RECRUITING 101

September is coming to an end and the fall season is upon us. The campus is alive with students and the hustle and bustle of day-to-day college activities. Amidst attending class, club meetings, visiting the library and catching up with classmates, many students are also in the midst of the recruitment process. Students are connecting with employers through the on and off campus recruitment program.

What is on and off-campus recruitment you ask? Campus recruitment refers to the process whereby companies and organizations undertake an organized program of attracting and hiring students who are either exploring career options (via internships, volunteering and part-time jobs) or about to graduate from college. Employers regularly send information and visit campuses to promote career opportunities and vacancies to students.

Most colleges have a career services office that connects with employers on behalf of the students they serve. In this fashion, employers work with Barnard College’s Career Development office to conduct their recruitment activities. Campus recruitment activities include but are not limited to: posting positions, resume collections, information sessions, employer/alumnae based career education programs, employer site visits, career fairs and on/off campus interviews.

Campus recruiting employers are often those that have significant recruitment budgets, the ability to plan staffing needs months in advance, and the need to hire several entry-level people each year. Many organizations and industries do not fall into these categories. As such, students are encouraged to use additional search methods beyond campus recruiting to assure a successful and fruitful internship or job search. Students are encouraged to connect with professional associations affiliated within their chosen professional field, to network with alumnae to obtain directed career advice and learn from their experience, as well as check out numerous industry specific job boards.

Further, students should realize they are not in this alone; there is support and guidance readily available to them from the staff at Barnard Career Development. Students are encouraged to come to the Barnard Career Development office and set-up an appointment with a career counselor to help guide them as they explore, research, and develop their personalized job search plans.

Quick Fact: “In the United Kingdom, the process of employers visiting a series of universities to promote themselves is called a milk round.”

Submitted by: Purnima Taylor, Program Director/Employer Relations & Campus Recruitment

Career Connections

October 6, 2010

Barnard Career DevelopmentElliott Hall, 2nd Floorwww.barnard.edu/ocd

PHONE NUMBER: 212 854-2033EMAIL: ocd@barnard.edu

STAFFRobert Earl, Jr.Director

Alexandra Nestoras Senior Associate Director

Won Kang Associate Director / Student Employment

Rachel TannenbaumAssociate Director

Valerie ChowProgram Director / Internship Programs & Civic Engagement

Purnima TaylorProgram Director / Employer Relations & Campus Recruitment

Sarah NoelAlumnae Counselor

Katherine Hendry Assistant Director

Halle Kiefer Career Resources Assistant

Hiraida Crespo Office Assistant

Bruce RossAdministrative Assistant

Genise Reid Student Employment Assistant

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LIBRARY RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT:

CONFESSIONS OF A RECRUITING DIRECTOR:The Insider’s Guide to Landing Your First JobBY: Brad Karsh

This book delivers inside information on the hiring process from a a top recruiting director, Brad Karsh. The author provides a step-by-step approach to gain the edge you need in a competitive job market.

Available in the Career Development Library, 2nd floor of Elliott Hall!

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TEN TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAMPUS RECRUITING CAMPAIGN

1. Start early. It is never too soon to begin exploring your career options.

2. Do your research. The more informed you are about the industry, the top employers and how they do what they do the smoother your interview. will go.

3. Identify a mentor. It is often valuable to identify a mentor in the field to provide you with additional insight into an industry or specific job.

4. Prepare for the interview. Prepare for on-campus interviews just as you would for an interview on-site at a company. Research the organization, dress appropriately, know every item on your resume, arrive ten minutes before the scheduled interview time, and be prepared to answer and ask questions.

5. Diversify your job search. Be smart and diversify your job search by pursuing several strategies.

6. Update your NACElink profile. It is important to update your personal and academic profile in Barnard NACElink annually or as your professional interests develop so that you can conduct a successful job search.

7. Craft a strong resume. The resume’s job is to get you the interview. The stronger the resume the better your chance of being invited to a first round interview.

8. Establish an online presence. Having a strong and professional online image is valuable given the role of social media in identifying employment options.

9. Assess the employer. The interview is a two-way street. As the employer is interviewing you, you should be interviewing the employer to assess fit.

10. Always be professional. Any and all contact with an employer and their team is an extension of the interview, so always be prepared and professional.

Submitted by: Purnima Taylor, Program Director/Employer Relations & Campus Recruitment

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PEER CAREER ADVISOR (PCA) UPDATES

JAMMIN’ JAVA From last year's Speed Dating to this year's Jammin' Java, held on September 28th, the Peer Career Advisors (PCAs) have burst onto the career development scene.  Last month’s Jammin' Java kickoff event drew hundreds of students to Lefrak Gymnasium for free coffee, cupcakes, and career advice.  The event featured performances by DJ Skol aka Tina McKenzie, Glee Club, and the Rozatones.  Students lined up to collect information tip sheets and ask questions about resumes, cover letters, NACELink, BEST, on-campus opportunities, and alumnae connections from the enthusiastic Career Development family.  The party swelled with anticipation as Career Development presented one lucky Barnard student with an iPad.  The winner was announced, and the crowd exploded.  If only Polina Elkind could put "iPad Raffle Winner" onto her resume! 

TIP OF THE MONTHDid anything new recently? Put it on your resume! Constantly updating your resume with recent jobs, volunteer work, internships, and on campus activities is a great way to keep your resume current and ready to send to your next employment opportunity.

PEER CAREER ADVISORS

iPad WINNER - POLINA ELKIND

PEER CAREER ADVISORS:

TAMARA BRINER

LINDIWE GARARIRIMO

LILY ICANGELO

ELLEN LIU

ROYA NAZARIAN

DILRUBA PARVEEN

JACQUELINE (JACKIE) ROSSITER

MICHELLE YIP

MARGARET YUKINS

FEATURED INTERNSHIPS

For these and other great opportunities, check out NACElink at www.barnard.edu/cd

Darrison, Barrett & Associates – Fall Consulting Internship. Interns will have the opportunity to focus on campaign finance and compliance with this strategic consulting firm. They will gain experience working with NYs best law firms, lobbyists, and media advisors, acquiring knowledge about the way to develop and implement a strategic fundraising plan while learning how to effectively manage and direct a campaign.

Henge, Inc. – Marketing/Management Intern. This small East Village company designs and makes concrete outdoor ping pong tables, installed as playable public art, and develops relationships between corporate community affairs departments and parks and schools. Seeking interns to assist in marketing, sales, office management, IT support, and database management.

Knowledge Delivery Systems – Curriculum Intern. Barnard Alumna seeking intern to assist the Curriculum Department in planning and creating online courses for teachers. Job includes learning about the latest research on best practices, writing interactive quizzes and course objectives, and assisting on video shoots.

GastroGirls – Foodie Marketing Intern. Seeking intern to be the backbone of this growing brand. Learn how a company is founded and grows into an international brand. Great opportunity to work with two experienced NYC food/marketing gurus on upcoming projects and get in on the ground floor.

Correctional Association of New York – Prison Visiting Project Intern. PVP interns assist with a variety of tasks relating to the monitoring, research, reporting, and advocacy of the project. Interns will correspond with inmates, providing crucial insight into prison conditions and assisting inmates with resources about legal advocacy, medical needs and reentry services. Interns may also attend prison visits.

Depth of Field Management – Music Management Intern. Boutique New York City Music Management Firm representing internationally renowned, Grammy-winning jazz artists intern with superb communication skills. Assist in the preparation of domestic and international touring, music marketing and promotion, liaising with agents, promoters, publicists and the artists themselves.

City Year – Fall Interns. City Year is a non-profit organization that unites young people of all backgrounds, giving them the skills and opportunities to change the world. Interns will support a variety of projects that will help City Year carry out its education mission by assisting in research, data collection, event planning, fundraising and more.

Vogue – Editorial Intern. The Features Department at VOGUE Magazine is looking for intern to begin immediately. An ideal editorial intern will posses exceptional research and organizational skills, as well as an active interest in fashion, culture and journalism. Interns will conduct research and will have opportunities to participate in the editorial process.

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LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP?

In addition to NACElink, you have access to Internships.com and Internships-USA.com, two online resources with hundreds of different internships organized by industry and state. For information on how to access both databases, log into NACElink and look under the Announcement-Internship Resources, on the home page.

INFORMATION: Log into NACElink.

NYCCEP: UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN NYC

Red Hook Community Farm Harvest Festival – Saturday, October 16, 2010, 12pm to 5:30pm

Are you interested in learning about urban agriculture and sustainable development programs for youth? If so, check out the Red Hook Community Farm Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 16th, from 12 PM to 5:30 PM. There will be food, performances, a pumpkin patch, and you can learn about sustainable development in NYC at the same time. Go to for more information regarding the event: http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2010/10/16/red-hook-community-farm-harvest-festival.

Volunteers are needed during the week leading up to the Harvest Festival and on the day of the event. If you are interested in volunteering, please e-mail volunteer@added-value.org.

The Red Hook Community Farm is operated by Added Value, a nonprofit organization committed to promoting the sustainable development of Red Hook by nurturing a new generation of young leaders.

New York Cares Day – Saturday, October 23, 2010, 9:30am to 3pm

Join New York Cares and 7,000 volunteers to paint murals and classrooms, organize libraries, and brighten up playgrounds at 100 public schools. For more information on the event, visit: www.newyorkcaresday.org.Note that there is a $20 registration fee for volunteers to help defray the costs of the day of service. If you are interested in volunteering, e-mail nycd@newyorkcares.org to ask about discount codes available to students.

ATHENA LEADERSHIP LABKnowledge and Know-How for Women

Choose from over 50 hands-on workshops that teach women the practical elements of leadership—from the art of negotiation to effective public speaking, from financial fluency  to courage and resilience. Barnard students can enroll in up to 10 workshops as part of their College tuition:  two courses per year for first years and sophomores, three courses per year for juniors and seniors. INFORMATION: View full course catalogue and register on-line at http://barnard.edu/athena/lab/catalog.php

QUESTIONS: Contact us at 212.854.1264 or athenacenter@barnard.edu

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GET VOLUNTEER AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT-RELATED INTERNSHIP AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN YOUR E-MAIL!

Please go to http://tinyurl.com/nycceplistserv to sign up for the Barnard College New York City Civic Engagement Program e-mail listserv. You will receive weekly announcements of newly posted civic engagement-related opportunities.

RACHEL’S CORNERUnpaid Internships Are Worth More Than You Think

It is undeniable that taking on an internship has inherent value— but unfortunately, it’s common that this value is not represented through pay. If a student is able to balance their time (and their checkbooks) and take on an internship, it gives them the ability to gain the experience in their chosen field and build their resumes. Still, students may wonder if all this hard work is worth it.

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Student Survey, 2010 graduates who had internships received an average salary offer of $41,580. Meanwhile, their classmates who didn’t take internships received an average starting salary offer of $34,601. This fact is encouraging, as many Barnard students deal with financial and time pressures as they work at their internships.

So when your internship wears you down, remember it’s an investment in your future, and more specifically, in your future salary. The more experience you have, the bigger of an asset you are to their company, and in many cases, your salary will reflect that.

Source: NACE: http://www.naceweb.org/so2010/0818/intern_salary/

By: Rachel Tannenbaum, BCD Career Counselor

October 6, 2010

Barnard Career DevelopmentElliott Hall, 2nd Floorwww.barnard.edu/ocd

INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHT:

Katherine Freedman ‘13

I had a busy and exciting summer interning at Inside New York and Princeton Summer Theater, where I learned about jobs that involve my two passions: writing and theater.

Inside New York is a guidebook to NYC written by college students. I wrote restaurant reviews and a feature article. A memorable experience was eating Clinton Street Baking Company’s famous, melt-in-your-mouth blueberry pancakes – and then getting to write about them. I had a writing workshop with the editors and learned the importance of including emotion in writing; a great food review isn’t just descriptions of food, but includes how the writer feels.

At Princeton Summer Theater my responsibilities ranged from mundane (folding programs) to rewarding (helping teach children’s acting classes). I especially enjoyed learning about public relations and developing communication skills as I solicited group sales and proofread press releases.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

Take advantage of the opportunity to build you career development skills. Attend one or all of the workshops. For more information log-in to NACElink at www.barnard.edu/cd.

WHY ATTEND A CONFERENCE?Attending a conference is an important part of your career development. Conferences are multifaceted and have a plethora of offerings. There are keynote addresses, break-out sessions, networking events, exhibitions and poster presentations. Here are some of the benefits of participating in a conference:

‣Meet people at varying levels within a particular industry. ‣Explore job and internship opportunities. ‣Learn about new trends.‣Discover typical career ladders.‣Learn about related industries.‣Hear experts discuss hot topics.

Attending conferences can be expensive but a worthwhile investment of your time and resources. If you are concerned about cost, contact Career Development.

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Crafting a Resume & Cover LetterThursday, 10/7, 10-11 AMFriday, 10/15, 3:30-1:30 PMMonday, 10/18, 12-1 PMTuesday, 10/26, 4-5 PMWednesday, 11/3, 10-11 AMThursday, 11/11, 11-12PMFriday, 11/19, 2-3 PMMonday, 11/22, 12-1 PMTuesday, 11/30, 3-4 PMWednesday, 12/8, 10:30-11:30 AMTuesday, 11/16, 12-1 PM

Job/Internship SearchFriday, 10/8, 3-4 PMMonday, 10/11, 12-1 PMTuesday, 10/19, 3-4 PMWednesday, 10/27, 10.30-11.30 AMThursday, 11/4, 2-3 PMFriday, 11/12, 3-4 PMMonday, 11/15, 10-11 AMTuesday, 11/23, 12-1 PMWednesday, 12/1, 12-1 PMThursday, 12/9, 3-4 PMFriday, 12/17, 10-11 AM

Mastering the Interview Tuesday, 10/12, 3.30-4.30 PMMonday, 10/25, 4-5 PMWednesday, 11/10, 11.30-12.30 PMMonday, 11/22, 4-5 PMFriday, 12/10, 12-1 PM

The Ins & Outs of NetworkingTuesday, 10/19, 2-3 PMWednesday, 11/3, 12-1 PMMonday, 11/15, 4-5 PMFriday, 12/3, 10-11 AMMonday, 12/13, 12-1 PM

OCTOBER CALENDAR

Information Session: BNP Paribas Wednesday, 10/6 at 5:00 PMHavana CentralLearn about employment opportunities in banking.

Information Session: Stroud ConsultingWednesday, 10/6 at 7:00 PMFaculty House, Skyline RoomStroud Consulting will be on campus to discuss full time opportunities.

Crafting a Resume & Cover LetterThursday, 10/7 at 10:00 AMFriday, 10/15 at 3:30 PM Monday, 10/18 at 12:00 PMTuesday, 10/26 at 3:00 PMSeminar Room, Career DevelopmentRSVP: NACElinkLearn from our counselors and your fellow students how to craft an amazing resume and cover letter.

Information Session: China Education Initiative Thursday, 10/7 at 12:00 PMCareer Development Library RSVP: NACElink Open to students interested in the non-profit sector and education.

Information Session: IMSThursday, 10/7 at 5:00 PMFaculty House, Garden Room 2Open to students interested in careers in consulting.

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Information SessionThursday, 10/7 at 6:00 PMFaculty House, Garden Room 2Information on public administration in environmental science and policy masters at SIPA.

Information Session: IMSThursday, 10/7 at 5:00 PMFaculty House, Garden Room 2Open to students interested in careers in consulting.

Job/Internship SearchFriday, 10/8 at 3:00 PMMonday, 10/11 at 12:00 PMTuesday, 10/19 at 3:00 PM Seminar Room, Career DevelopmentRSVP: NACElinkLearn the basics of job and internship searches, NACElink, other OCD resources, and more!

Showbiz Expo NYSaturday, 10/9 at 2:00 PMHilton NY Hotel RSVP: NACElinkFree panel discussion featuring casting directors. To pre-register go to secure.theregsite.com/sbenyc.

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DROP-IN HOURS

Career CounselorsMonday - Friday12 PM - 2 PM

Peer Career AdvisorsMonday - Thursday

10 AM - 9 PMFriday

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Mastering the InterviewTuesday, 10/12 at 3:30 PMMonday, 10/25 at 4:00 PMSeminar Room, Career DevelopmentRSVP: NACElinkGetting ready for a job interview? Learn how to answer questions, ask the right questions and make yourself shine.

Information Session: EspiritThursday, 10/14 at 5:30 PMCareer Development Library Open to all students interested in career, internship and apprenticeship opportunities in fashion.

AWNY Advertising Career Conference Early registration deadline: 10/15 Friday, 11/12 and Saturday, 11/13 F.I.T. (28th Street off 7th Avenue)Hosted by Advertising Women of New York Foundation. Registration by mail or internet ONLY. Early registration is $85 and regular registration is $95.

Information Session: NYPD Cadet CorpsTuesday, 10/19 at 5:30 PMCareer Development Library Open to all students interested in summer and school-year opportunities in law enforcement.

Open House: Environmental & Sustainable Development Education Programs Monday, 10/25 at 4:00 PM Low Library Open to students interested in global poverty alleviation, sustainable development, ecology and environmental policy to open house featuring undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs.