Win a $500 airline gift card by completing the CCI résumé approval process!
You read that correctly! CCI is offering a $500 AIRLINE GIFT CARD just for completing the résumé approval process.
The Center for Careers and Internships has brought back our annual résumé approval campaign that culminates in a drawing for a $500 airline gift card!
All you have to do to enter is complete your Handshake profile and have your résumé reviewed and approved by a CCI Peer Career Advisor (PCA) – (go/PCAs for their drop in hours to have your résumé reviewed.) The earlier you complete your profile and have an approved résumé, the more chances you will have to win!
To be entered to win, login to Handshake and complete these steps:
- Complete your Handshake profile by:
- Adding at least one Work Experience (volunteer experience counts!)
- Adding at least one Extracurricular Activity (high school activities are OK!)
- Adding at least one skill.
- Completing all questions on the “Career Interests” page (click on YourName>Career Interests)
- Have your résumé reviewed and approved by a Peer Career Advisor (PCA)
- Upload your approved résumé to Handshake.
- Be automatically entered into 7 weekly drawings for Middlebury Money and a grand prize of ONE $500 airline gift card.
Drawings will be held on the following days: Monday 12/13; Fridays, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/18, 2/25, and 3/4. There will be six $20 Middlebury Money gift cards and the seventh drawing is for the Grand Prize of the $500 flight gift card.
Need help creating your first résumé? Check out go/résumé which includes the CCI Resume and Cover Letter Guide, a 7-minute How to Create Your First College Resume video, and Sample Resumes.
Our PCAs are available to review resumes and Handshake profiles during Quick Questions hours. Visit go/PCAs for the QQ schedule and locations.
Senior Career Action Group: Conducting Your Job Search
Whether you are not quite sure where to start or are in the middle of your search, the CCI and your peers can help arm you with the tools to succeed.
Our Senior Career Action Group is for you if you are a senior graduating in February or May 2022 and are beginning or actively engaged in searching for a meaningful job opportunity.
Join the Senior Career Action Group where you will find structure, motivation, and tools for conducting your job search. You will focus on developing strategies and skills while engaging with professional experts and your peers on navigating this exciting transition.
Meetings will take place this January on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in Hillcrest 103 from 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. on the following dates: 1/10, 1/12, 1/14, 1/17, 1/19, 1/21, 1/24, 1/26, 1/28
Contact Tracy Himmel Isham or Ursula Olender for more information.
Disability:IN’s NextGen Leader Initiatives consists of a six-month mentorship program for college students and recent graduates with disabilities – Deadline date: January 7, 2022
Our program connects NextGen Leaders to experienced professionals from our corporate partners, creating supportive relationships to navigate the job search. We want our mentees to gain as many corporate connections as possible by the time they leave this program, but there is no guarantee that our NextGen Leaders will get a job offer during the program.
This online application must be completed by January 7, 2022, by 11:59pm ET.
Eligibility:
To participate in the 2022 NextGen Leader Initiatives, you must:
- Be an undergraduate student, law student, graduate student, or recent graduate (graduated no earlier than 2020) from a US college or university
- Self-identify as an individual with any type of disability
- Individuals that are not US citizens are welcome to participate in this program if they 1) are a current student at or recent graduate of US college or university and 2) have the proper work authorization documents.
Click here to learn more and to apply!
SENIOR FEBS: Interested in energy efficiency, environmental justice, and/or human behavior?
Coming from an alumna: the Consortium for Energy Efficiency in Boston, MA is hiring a full-time Program Assistant for their plan to launch a new Center that focuses on both equity and behavior (Center for Energy Behavior and Equity). One of the roles is Bachelor’s level and would be great for a Feb. For any ES/Psychology major this could be the break you’v been looking for. Contact Kira Ashby at kashby@cee1.org if you have any questions regarding this position posting.
SENIORS: Interested in Food Justice?
Applications open January 10 – Mark your calendars!
Applications for our next class of service members open in less than a month from now, on January 10, 2022. What does it mean to serve with FoodCorps? FoodCorps service members get kids excited about growing, cooking, and eating healthy food. In classrooms, cafeterias, and school gardens, they help students build positive connections with fruits and veggies that last a lifetime. This full-time, paid position is ideal for anybody who’s passionate about making a difference in their community through teaching, gardening, and food justice. As a service member, you’ll implement FoodCorps’ evidence-based strategies to help schools become healthier places to grow and learn. The majority of a service member’s time is spent teaching in the classroom and garden, and the amount you are spending on each of the below activities will vary. Are you that “someone” who’d be a great fit for FoodCorps service? |
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps’ Food and Farm Program is Hiring
The Farm @ VYCC is hiring for several AmeriCorps positions!
The Vermont Youth Conservation Corps’ Food and Farm Program is a dynamic youthdevelopment, diversified agriculture and food security initiative. We believe in the power that food has to connect us to the land, our community, and each other. We engage young people in organic farming and culinary education on our historic 400-acre campus in
Richmond, Vermont where we grow organically certified vegetables and pasture-raised chickens that are distributed to more than 400 families through our
nationally recognized Health Care Share program.
Project Leads (7 positions)
Project Leads serve on the farm from freezing March mornings, through sweaty July days, until crisp October evenings. They serve out in the fields, in
greenhouses, work with livestock, and jump in to problem solve the daily challenges of the farm. Project Leads bring their adaptability, commitment,
and passion for food & farming to the farm program.
Crew Leaders (7 positions; 5 youth crew leaders and 2 production crew leaders)
Farm Crew Leaders’ responsibilities shift across the season. Spring is for learning and doing: tending crops in greenhouses and planting the fields; working with volunteers. In summer, they lead either a youth or young adult crew. In fall, they harvest mountains of vegetables in support of Health Care Share program. There are two types of Crew Leader positions- leading a crew of youth or young adults. Regardless of age, crews work in all areas of thefarm; they plant and harvest, care for livestock, and explore how to cook with what they’ve grown.
To learn more and apply: https://www.vycc.org/apply/lead/
Lily Bradburn (they/them)
Community Health Program Manager
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
802-307-2421
The Farm at VYCC exists on unceded traditional lands of Abenaki peoples.
Announcing the 2022 Meridian Institute Project Associate & Ruckelshaus Fellowship application cycle!
Meridian Institute is pleased to announce the opening of the eleventh annual application cycle for our Ruckelshaus Fellowship Program! Meridian is a mission-driven, non-profit organization that has helped our clients and partners develop and implement solutions to complicated, often controversial problems—big and small, global and local—on issues of climate change, food systems, forests, water, science and technology, and more. Meridian Institute designs, manages, and facilitates collaborative processes that bring people together who understand the issues and have a stake in their resolution.
The Meridian Institute Project Associate Position & Ruckelshaus Fellowship Program provides an opportunity for early-career professionals to contribute to Meridian’s mission to help people collaborate to solve complex problems, make informed decisions, and implement solutions that improve lives, the environment, and the economy.
Project Associate Fellows are embedded in project teams and engaged in varied and highly complex issues, learn about multi-party collaborative problem solving from experienced facilitators, and work directly with leaders from diverse sectors and interest groups. The Fellowship is a two-year, full-time position assigned to Meridian’s Dillon, CO or Washington, DC offices. Project Associate Fellows who are selected will begin work in June 2022 or earlier.
Linked here is our Project Associate & Ruckelshaus Fellowship Application Guide, which provides an in-depth look into the fellowship—including position responsibilities, application instructions, FAQs, and insight from current and past fellows. The deadline to submit applications is 10 pm EST, Monday, January 17, 2022.
Thank you for your interest in the Ruckelshaus Fellowship! We look forward to your application. Please reach out to fellowship@merid.org with any further inquiries. For more information about Meridian Institute, please visit www.merid.org.
Non-Profit Consulting Remote Externship
Paragon One is collaborating with PwC to launch Remote Externships with Non-Profit Organizations.
This is a great remote externship opportunity to share with students if they are interested in exploring a career in non-profit consulting and gaining professional, resume-building experience with a leading professional service firm.
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Non-Profit Consulting Remote Externship
About the program:
As an extern in our Non-Profit Consulting Remote Externship program, you will learn strategic consulting skills to analyze and evaluate challenges from non-profit organizations using consulting frameworks, in an overall effort to help them solve their important problems. Selected individuals will be paired with a specific non-profit organization and dive into their strategic problems, such as development, impact assessment, process improvements, talent engagement, communication, and strategic positioning. Throughout this externship program, professionals from PwC will provide mentorship and coaching.
Open to students from all majors
100% remote
Part-time (10 hours/week for 7 weeks)
Running from January to March
Mentor-led
Training included
$500 Stipend
Apply here
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 24, 2021
Eligibility:
We are seeking ambitious undergraduate students with an interest in consulting, strategy, and non-profits. This program is for students who would like to explore the consulting profession while generating ideas to help impact non-profit organizations.
Please note: Individuals interested in this externship opportunity must apply through the Paragon One link provided in this program description, as this is a Paragon One-managed externship. This remote externship is not directly with the PwC US firm, nor does it qualify for, or imply, or guarantee an internship or full-time role with PwC.
Advice to Winter Term Interns
1. Go into your internship informed
If you haven’t already done so, do some research on the company you’re interning for. Find out more about their work ethic and their values to see how you can fit in best. Through your research, you may also find some projects that you’re interested in to later express to your employer.
2. Set goals for yourself
Since this is such a short time-period to have an internship, make sure to go in with an idea of what you want to learn, what you want to accomplish, and maybe have an idea of what your plans are after the internship. The best way to do this is to find your passion and think about what you are most interested in learning about. Once you figure this out, make sure to physically write your goals down. This will help keep you on your toes and recenter you if you ever feel yourself getting overwhelmed.
3. Ask questions
Asking questions will not only make you look more connected to the company, but it is also the best way to get the most out of your internship. Don’t ask questions just to ask them though; make sure that you are asking questions that are of use. By doing so, you express your interest in the work you are doing and the company itself. Being curious will also make you learn more than you would have if you did not become further involved.
4. Adopt an optimistic attitude
The intensity and short time-period of a winter term internship can sometimes make it feel demanding and draining. If this happens or the internship is not exactly what you had hoped for, pause and think about the aspects of your internship that you love the most. If you love your work, your performance will show it. In addition, think about what you can learn from the opportunity even if it isn’t the perfect match for you – what skills can you develop, what learning can you take with you, what insights have you gleaned? These tips can allow you to adopt an optimistic attitude and take full advantage of the experience.
5. Develop relationships
The network you build throughout your life will be one of the most helpful tools you’ll ever have. While you may doubt how necessary some of your connections are, it may surprise you how useful they will be to you. These contacts may end up writing letters of recommendation, offering advice on your future career, becoming a mentor, or simply being someone to talk to. Don’t be afraid to take the first step and introduce yourself! You never know if that person can be your future employer or your key into graduate school someday.
6. Organization is key
Make sure to keep track of your deadlines and the projects you have to complete. The worst thing you can do is make your supervisor doubt your abilities when you forget to turn in something because you mixed up the dates! Keep notes during meetings and in general to not forget anything of major importance; a great way to do this is by keeping a journal. Also, by being organized, you are much more likely to manage your time more wisely and enjoy the other exciting aspects of J-Term like skiing!
7. Reflect
Take some time to reflect on the skills that you’ve gained and all that you’ve done, both during the internship and afterwards. Often after completing an internship, we tend to quickly seek the next experience. In doing so, we fail to acknowledge all that we’ve just finished accomplishing. Make sure to sit down after an internship and think of all you’ve learned so you can take those developed skills onto your next experience. As in the previous tip, you could also do this by keeping a journal of everything you think has been notable. Another important thing to do while you’re reflecting is to write down all of your responsibilities in your resume as it may be more difficult if you wait to include them until the next time you apply for something.
8. Take initiative
If you’ve finished a project you were assigned, it may be tempting to sit back and relax but try to fight this urge. It will make you a memorable and dependable intern if you show that you are motivated to take on more responsibility. Another aspect to taking initiative is sharing any ideas for improvement that you may have. Don’t be afraid to speak up! Your employer will likely see this as you wanting to get more involved in the organization, which may help you in obtaining an employment offer or further developing your relationship with the employer.
9. Be your own advocate
Being a student causes us to place pressures on ourselves to turn in everything on time and never make a mistake, however, we are still human. If you are feeling overwhelmed with all that you are tasked with, explain your situation to your employer. Communication is key in any internship or job! Your supervisors want you to do the best work that you can, and if you are rushing to finish a project, it will show.
10. Be professional
Treat this internship like it is a month-long interview for your dream job. When you begin to think of it this way, dressing professionally, being punctual, and having proper etiquette all tend to come naturally. Whether your internship is in-person or virtual, all of these are still extremely applicable. You should make sure to abide by dress codes and dress for the role you want, always show up slightly early and if you are late, make sure to communicate this with your employer.
The author of this article, Cindy Cardona ’22, is a Biology major and Sociology minor who will be attending veterinary school after graduation. Cindy is a Peer Career Advisor at the Center for Careers and Internships.
Hiring Engagement Fellows for J-Term and Spring!
Are you interested in serving as a CCI ambassador, helping to share CCI programs and resources with fellow students and positively contribute to the CCI brand and mission?
Do you have some experience with marketing and promotion -OR- a passion for social media campaign strategies, creation, and content ideation?
Are you a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior who wants to help prepare students to translate their Middlebury experience into a successful pursuit of their post-graduate goals?
Then consider applying to be a Peer Career Engagement Fellow !