CCI Office Closure for SCCA Conference: May 22-24
CCI is thrilled to announce that we have been selected as the host for this year’s Small College Career Alliance (SCCA) conference. It’s been months of planning, and we can’t wait to meet up with our peers in person for the first time since 2019!
As we gear up for the conference, we want to inform you that our office will be closed from Monday, May 22 to Wednesday, May 24. During these days, our team will be at Basin Harbor, fully engaged in the conference activities.
But don’t worry, we’ll be back to our regular schedule on Thursday, May 25th, eager to assist you with all your career-related needs. If you have any questions or need guidance during our absence, please reach out to us via email.
If you’re looking to schedule an appointment with one of our advisors, simply hop onto Handshake, and you can easily book a time that works best for you.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we step off campus for a few days. We look forward to returning with new insights and ideas to enhance your career journey.
Wishing you the best, The CCI Team
SENIORS – Work in Vermont. Lose Some of Your Student Loans.
It pays for Middlebury College students to stay in Vermont. For graduating seniors who are considering staying in Vermont, you may be eligible for $5,000 in student loan debt relief. And the qualifications are pretty simple:
- You need to get a full-time job with a Vermont employer;
- You need to live in Vermont; and
- To get the full $5,000, you need to stay for two years.
It’s a great deal- you get to start your career here in Vermont, and a lucky Vermont employer gets a great
employee! And you don’t have to be from Vermont to take advantage- anyone graduating from a
Vermont college is eligible.
The process to apply is easy. You can access the application here Green Mountain Job & Retention
Application. In addition to applying, you’ll need to confirm you’ve graduated from a Vermont college
and that you live in Vermont and plan to stay. You’ll also need a letter from the human resources
department of your new company confirming your employment. That’s it!
You’ll get $2,500 toward loan repayment at the end of year one, and $2,500 at the end of the second
year.
Please note that this program is available on a first come, first served basis, so please apply at Green
Mountain Job & Retention Application as soon as you are hired to be eligible! You can also learn more
about the program here: Green Mountain Job & Retention Website.
NERA Research Associate JOB – econ consulting. Apply now
Are you looking to start your career at the #1 pure Economic Consulting firm in the United States? Renowned for hiring the best and brightest in the industry, having a collaborative culture, providing competitive compensation, and having interesting and exciting work projects (relating to litigation, policy practices, regulation and more), NERA Economic Consulting might be the place for you.
NERA is currently hiring a Researcher in our Antitrust practice to be based in our White Plains (NY), Washington, DC, or San Francisco office.
We’re looking for candidates who have demonstrated success through academic and professional achievements in economics, finance, or related fields such as accounting, statistics, and computer science. Individuals should enjoy solving analytical and empirical problems and have exceptional creative and critical thinking skills, as well as excellent oral and written communications skills.
Learn more and apply HERE.
BCG Launch programming this summer
Ready to take your first step toward the rewarding world of Management Consulting and become a BCG Associate?
Want to consult with the fastest-growing, prestigious, global management consulting firm in the world? Whether this is your first time getting to know us, or you are well on your journey, kickstart your career and register for BCG Launch. New virtual sessions begin in June.
BCG Launch is a virtual program that provides current undergraduate and non-MBA master’s students with an exclusive inside look into BCG from current BCG consultants. You’ll learn the skills and knowledge needed for the exciting-yet-challenging journey to becoming a BCG Associate. The program includes:
- Virtual events and info sessions
- Opportunities for live Q&A
- Case prep resources and much more
As part of BCG Launch, you’ll have a unique opportunity to connect with current BCGers as they share how their experiences here opened doors to working with world-renowned clients in the careers and industries of their dreams. We’ll also cover important recruiting details and give you a chance to ask any outstanding questions you may have.
BCG Launch virtual programming is designed to easily fit into your schedule with recordings and on-demand content available to all registrants. Programming will run from June through July. We’ll share exact dates after you register for BCG Launch!
Register here
Business Sustainability Internships
If you have an interest in sustainability or business (or both!) and are looking for an internship for next school year, then Manomet’s U360 program might just be the opportunity you’ve been seeking!
Learn all about this experiential education and professional development program from the program’s Director and past U360 students during one of our virtual info sessions. We’ll be meeting over Zoom and all you need is the URL above to attend this event from wherever you are (but please register in advance).
U360 is designed to increase students’ knowledge of the “triple-bottom line” of business sustainability (environmental, social, and governance), environmental and conservation issues, and business management through workshops and direct interactions with small business owners. The two-semester internship is an average of 10 hours per week; is entirely virtual (and always has been), so students participate via live video conference; and up to 40 students are enrolled from different colleges across the U.S. every year.
The U360 curriculum incorporates applied science, business, and sustainability workshops, career skills training, sustainability assessments of small businesses, and a Capstone project. U360 is an entirely student-centered program that is both a comprehensive educational experience (more like a class) and an unpaid internship; the curriculum is focused on helping students develop the NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) competencies that employers are seeking.
Choose among these upcoming dates to learn more at an information session.
- Wednesday, May 17th from 1-2pm
- Thursday, May 25th from 12-1pm
- Friday, June 2nd from 12-1pm
- Tuesday, June 6th from 6-7pm
- Monday, June 12th from 5:30-6:30pm
CLICK HERE to sign up in Handshake
Washington DC Mentoring Program Summer 2023
Are you interning in-person or virtually for a Washington, DC based organization? Well this program could be for you. Open to all students of any major, in any industry, not just politics or government.
Each student enrolled is assigned an alumni mentor in their chosen industry. You can learn about different skills and career paths and build relationships to help with your future. The program consists of in-person or virtual one-on-one meetings with your alumni mentor as well as in-person or virtual workshops and panel discussions. Space is limited.
Apply here!
The Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times are now available
Students, faculty, and staff now have access to The Financial Times, one of the world’s leading news organizations, recognized internationally for its authority, integrity and accuracy.
For access, start from http://go.middlebury.edu/ft or simply start from https://ft.com, choose Sign In in the upper right corner, enter your Middlebury email address, click Next, then choose the SSO Sign In button. After logging in — check out this post: How to Read the Financial Times.
While you’re exploring, note also that Middlebury has an academic site licenses for The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times!
For NYT access, “claim a pass” at http://accessnyt.com (Requires a middlebury.edu email account. Student passes are valid through their graduation year. When the pass expires, a new one can be obtained at http://accessnyt.com.)
For WSJ access, establish an account at http://wsj.com/ActivateMiddlebury, using your middlebury.edu email address.
If you encounter problems accessing any online library resource, please send an email to eaccess-admin@middlebury.edu
A Consulting & Career Transformation Experience for the Curious at refine+focus
This organization in Boston caught my eye.
“Build your Career, while Growing your Spirit & Skills
Graduates of our internship program work at the world’s best consulting firms, innovative companies, and with ideas that are making the world better. If you look at our reviews, you’ll see why. We care deeply for our community. We provide skill-building and career building opportunities that challenge you, introduce you to inspiring people, and give you access to solve real client and global problems. If you feel called to make a difference in the world, yearn to share your passions with a community of caring and brilliant people, and want experience that will change your life–not just enhance your resume: this may be for you.”
How refine+focus will contribute to you:
- Learning. A 21 day learning journal experience beautifully curated for you
- On-going: career and personal mentorship; cutting-edge perspectives and insights
- Belonging: lifelong friendships in a community that celebrates curiosity, creativity, expression, intellect, and supports your ambitions and dreams
How you contribute to refine+focus:
- Write 1 post a week for our refine+focus LinkedIn page or blog.
- Respond once a day to insights on our Slack and our LinkedIn
- Attend weekly co-learning conversations, Wednesdays at 6pm.
- Deliver your thought leadership 3x: 1) Present a Ted Talk style presentation 2) Publish an article.
Learn more and apply here
McKinsey Business Analyst JOB for ’24 grads opens in July
We view the Business Analyst position as the start of a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible career with McKinsey.
During your first few years with the firm, you will serve as a BA on multiple client engagements and work with a number of colleagues and clients in a range of industry and functional areas. We encourage you to explore different content areas or geographies through a year-long rotation with one of our practices (e.g., corporate finance, social sector, healthcare, operations) or global offices; many do this after two years as a generalist BA.
For all BA’s, you will likely intersect with many elements of our firm’s work including Digital McKinsey, Implementation, and New Ventures – either by collaborating on teams or working with colleagues from these groups.
Learn more and apply here. Applications open July 1 and deadline is July 14.
10 Steps to a Successful Summer Internship
Congratulations! You found an internship. Here comes the fun part.
Internships are a great way to practice being an adult: you get to manage your life in the way you choose, decide what career areas to explore, and work alongside professionals in your chosen field. However, this newfound flexibility can be an adjustment, and navigating it for the first or second time can be a challenge. Here, I give ten easy-to-follow tips in order to ensure you have a successful summer internship.
- Set Goals
Goal setting is a tool that you will take with you throughout your life. At the beginning of your internship, it is important to establish some guidelines and specific goals that you hope to accomplish over the summer. Having concrete goals in mind will increase the likelihood they will be completed and will improve your overall satisfaction with your internship experience. Write your goals down and be sure to revisit them periodically over the summer to see if you are on target or if your goals change based on what you are learning.
- Say “Yes”
During your summer, there will be moments when you can take on more responsibility. Take the initiative and say “yes.” Even though summer is a time to relax and wind down from the hectic school year, challenging yourself in a work setting is important when learning about yourself outside of a school setting. The more you say “yes,” the more experience you will have in the field. With that said, do not take on more work than you are able, but try your best to challenge yourself without sacrificing your emotional or physical well-being.
- Communicate with your Supervisor
Last summer, the CCI funded my friend’s internship. After starting, she was placed on a project that was very different than her expectations for the internship. With her advisor, she discussed alternative projects that she could work on, and her advisor accommodated her.
In this case, my friend’s internship was flexible and she was able to pivot projects. This may not necessarily be the case with everyone’s role, so it’s important to “read the room,” and assess how/if you can change things up if your experience is not meeting your expectations. The key takeaway here is to communicate with your supervisor – about what you want to learn, if you want more responsibility, when things are challenging for you, or if you need help.
- Manage your time wisely
There may be a point in your internship where you feel like you have too much on your plate. Communicate with your supervisor and ask how to best prioritize your time and follow their advice. Try making a schedule and keep yourself accountable for sticking to it.
- Be a sponge.
As a college student, there is so much you can learn outside of the classroom; after all, that’s why internships exist! Different roles have different levels of responsibility, but no matter the context, try to soak everything up. Be a sponge. Go to every meeting you are invited to and if your supervisor doesn’t think to invite you, ask if there are certain meetings you could attend, so you can learn more. Take in the environment and the way the coworkers interact with each other. Eventually, you will want to ask yourself: is this the kind of environment I aspire to work in? Am I motivated by this work?
- Bring your unique experiences and perspectives to the table.
Everyone has something unique to bring to the table – whether that is a special aptitude or skill, a unique perspective, or an ability to communicate with ease. When possible, try to bring your strengths and perspectives to the table. This will allow you to feel confident in your contributions to the internship and will leave a lasting impression.
- Keep track of your projects.
Summer is a hectic time when so many things are going on. Try to take some time to reflect and note all of the progress you have made on all of your work. This will allow you to remember all of the progress you made this summer and will make it easier to talk about it when it comes to future interviews.
- Talk to everyone.
Networking: How frightening! In practice, networking does not have to seem as daunting as you may initially think. It is important to maintain good relationships with those with whom you work – may that be coworkers, advisors, or even people working in other divisions of the organization. Internships are a fantastic opportunity to meet people and make long-lasting business connections.
Ask your supervisor or other contacts for a quick 10-15 minute conversation about their paths. While it is possible they may not respond or have time, many people love passing on their wisdom and enjoy speaking about themselves.
- Say “Thank You”.
A lot of work and time went into mentoring you and preparing for your internship. Once your work is winding down, make sure you give proper thanks to those who helped you most. This could mean something as simple as a thank you note, or even buying them a small gift to express your gratitude.
- Keep in touch!
Keep in touch with your supervisor, your coworkers, and other employees to follow along on the progress of your project. This will allow you to speak about it more concretely in interviews and you can see the lasting impacts of your work.
By Noel Ermer
Noel Ermer ‘23 is a senior at Middlebury College studying Biochemistry and Spanish. During her time at Middlebury, she has received two summer funding grants and has worked for the CCI since May 2020. After graduating, Noel will be moving to the DC area to work as a management consultant analyst at Accenture Federal Services.