We know this time of year can be stressful and busy, so as your last semester winds down and exams loom ahead, we want to assure you that we arestill here to partner and support, guide and coach when you can come up for air and think about your post-Midd goals.  Whether you’ve just started to think about your plans or have been actively engaging, we’re ready!  Drop-In hours are every weekday between 2 and 5 pm, including during final exams.  Or you can call 443-5100 to set up an appointment to speak with a counselor.  Here is a handy “Top 10” list of the major resources you should pay attention to:

 1.       Apply to jobs on MOJO, which is actually three powerful databases: Midd-friendly, LACN, and NIC: go/mojo

2.       Network with alums on MiddNet:  go/middnet

3.       What is networking?:  http://www.middlebury.edu/studentlife/eia/resources/networking

4.       Update your resume or get more info on cover letters:  http://www.middlebury.edu/studentlife/eia/resources/resumes

5.       Curious about all our extra special Midd-friendly EIA resources: http://www.middlebury.edu/studentlife/eia/resources/middonly

6.       Is graduate school in your future?:  http://www.middlebury.edu/studentlife/eia/graduateschool

7.       How about fellowships?:  http://www.middlebury.edu/studentlife/eia/fellowships

8.       Have an interview soon?: http://www.middlebury.edu/studentlife/eia/resources/interviewing

9.       Wondering where Midd grads go to work?: http://www.middlebury.edu/studentlife/eia/jobsearch/recruiters

10.   Come talk to usin our areas of expertise:  http://www.middlebury.edu/studentlife/eia/advising

 If you have already secured plans, congratulations!  Please share them when you complete the Senior Survey, we want to know what you’re doing!

 All the best from your Career Services team in EIA,

Tim, Don, Susan, Tracy, Becky and Dana

Yup! That’s right, they’re still available. Below are a few examples of entry-level jobs with upcoming deadlines. Check LACN or MOJO for even more!

Paralegal - Hawkins Delafield & Wood 

Basically, at this job you will assist Partners and Associate Attorneys with all aspects of a busy public finance transaction practice. This job is in NYC and has a starting salary of $42,000. DEADLINE: May 23rd

Clinical Research Study Assistant – Children’s Hospital Division of Immunology

Responsibilities include: initiating start up activities; working with other members of the research team including research coordinators, principal investigators, and other departments within the Hospital, recruitment of patients for enrollment in clinical trials; organizing strategies for recruiting study patients; screening patients for eligibility and enrolling eligible candidates; conducting study visits; and following up with patients. The position is in Boston, MA. Starting salary is $32,000. Visit LACN for more details! DEADLINE: July 31st

Solar Marketing Ambassador – BrightCurrent

Ambassadors promote solar power at local events and through community outreach partnerships. At this job, you will have the opportunity to create your own schedule, gain exposure to all aspects of the rapidly expanding sustainable energy sector, build your resume, and work for a thriving start-up with a young and dynamic internal culture . This position is in NYC. See LACN for more details! Applications accepted until: October 30th

This is only a small fraction of what is available on LACN and MOJO! If you do not yet have a job, think about applying for one of these!

The results are in! The college graduates of 2013 have seen the highest salaries in the following industries and job positions. According to the results of NACE’s April 2013 Salary Survey, Liberal arts and sciences/general studies and history are the top-paid liberal arts majors for Class of 2013 college graduates.

Average starting salary by major

Liberal arts and sciences/general studies majors: $42,300.

History majors: $41,200.

Government was the top-paying industry for history majors, with an average starting salary of $44,000. Educational services was the top-paying industry for Liberal arts and sciences/general studies majors, with an average starting salary of $42,000.

Other high-paying majors from 2013 include English and visual and performing arts majors, which followed with average starting salaries of $39,800 and $33,400, respectively. Paying salaries that averaged $43,100, government was the top-paying industry for English majors, while visual and performing arts majors earned top pay – an average of $35,300 – from employers in manufacturing.

Positions received by major

Liberal arts and sciences/general studies – Teaching positions

History – Teaching positions, miscellaneous managers, and paralegals/legal assistants

English – Teaching positions; social workers and counselors; miscellaneous managers; and paralegals/legal assistants

Visual and performing arts -Teaching positions; producers and directors; artists and related workers; editors, designers, and photographers.

Interested? Read the article here!

“Social Skydiving”… what does that even mean? Plummeting thousands of feet in the air whilst chatting with a bunch of friends? Making a particularly embarrassing comment in a group of peers?

Not exactly. Social Skydiving refers to a Networking and Etiquette Workshop for Seniors! Broken up into two parts, this event will clarify the fine art of social etiquette, working the room, making introductions and talking to strangers. This interactive session, led by Liz Robinson and Mike Kiernan from PCI, will first (at 4:30-6:00 pm) consist of a workshop meant to familiarize students with etiquette  processes, and second (at 6:00-8:00 pm) host an Alumni mixer to put those skills to use!

Not to mention there will be FREE appetizers and cash bar.

You MUST RSVP to attend this event! Reserve your spot on MOJO today via go/Mojo

Recap:

Social Skydiving: Networking and Etiquette Workshop for Seniors

4:30-6:00 pm – workshop

6:00-8:00 pm – alumni mixer

51 Main at the Bridge

With a focus on the tough job climate in Vermont, this event will provide guidance, advice and tips for young professionals who are finding a career. Come find get valuable advice from HR professionals at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, MyWebGrocer, Logic Supply, and Spherion Staffing (panelists detailed below). There is only a $5 donation entree fee, but it is a small price for such valuable (and timely!) information. So, get off campus and find out about your career options! For more info about this event, check out the Facebook event page.

Monday, March 18th 6:30 pm
Hauke Conference Room #102 at Champlain College

The Panel:

Heather Adams, SPHR
MyWebGrocer
Heather Adams is a native Vermonter. She graduated from the University of Vermont with a BS in Business with a concentration in Human Resources and is SPHR certified. She has worked for 15 years in the HR profession in various industries including financial services, education and eCommerce. Heather is currently the Director of Human Resources at MyWebGrocer, Inc. and is responsible for all facets of Human Resources including recruitment and new employee on-boarding, employee relations, benefits, and career development.

Kurt Nielsen
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
Kurt Nielsen is currently a Sr. Technical Recruiter for Green Mountain Coffee Roasters. His primary responsibility is working with the Engineering Leadership team and hiring various types of Engineers and Facilities professionals to work in the Vermont and Virginia locations. Kurt recently moved to Vermont and joined Green Mountain this past August.
Prior to GMCR, he spent the last 17 years in Atlanta working as a Manager or Director of Recruiting for PricewaterhouseCoopers, McKesson Corporation (a Fortune 20 Company), Korn/Ferry (Executive Global Search Firm) and 2 startups.
Before moving to Atlanta, Kurt was born and raised in NY, and while in NY he worked as a Parole Officer for the State of New York, a caseworker for Family Court and was the assistant women’s soccer coach at the United States Military Academy.

Julie Colangeli, PHR
Spherion Staffing
Julie Colangeli is a Senior Recruiter at Spherion Staffing and Recruiting where she’s worked since relocating to Vermont 9.5 years ago. She oversees all of Spherion’s direct hire placements as well as their professional level contract staffing and specializes in business professional and technology recruiting. Julie has her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Northeastern University and obtained Professional Certification in Human Resources in 2008.

Mark Heyman
Logic Supply
Mark Heyman earned his BA in Political Science from the University of Vermont, including six months studying access to legal aid within the European Union in London, England through Boston University. Mark earned his Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School and is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management. He has significant labor and employment law and human resources management experience as former legal counsel to the Vermont State Employees Association for five year, owner of Cope Human Resources, Inc., an HR Consulting firm, and is now the HR Director of Logic Supply, Inc.

Peace Corps recruiter Zoe Armstrong will be holding a Recruiter in Residence session from 2:30-5:00 in the Adirondack House Library on March 13.

Spotlight on Careers is a handy career resource for liberal arts students specifically. Oh hey, that’s you!

At the Spotlight site, you can conduct a job search in any category – Arts and communication, Business, Education, Government Law and Social Services, or Science and Technology. You can also find important advice on internships, jobs, resumes, salary, networking, further education, or tips from alumni. Spotlight on Careers will acquaint you with the career world in many ways.

So, you’re looking for an internship?

Did you know that employers hire on average 57% of their former interns? Or that over 35% of new college hires have internship experience? Did you think an internship won’t teach you anything useful? Well, according to Spotlight, 76% of an intern’s time is typically devoted to professional tasks.

Whether you are trying to understand the first thing about internships, or a seasoned Senior looking for post-college job opportunities, Spotlight will come in handy. Check it out – it’s a good call.

Hey Seniors! Still looking for a job for after graduation? Not sure what to do after Middlebury? Well bring your resume and prepare to network! Meet with a variety of Midd-friendly employers and Career Services advisers will be availalbe at the 9th annual Spring Job Fling.

Wednesday, March 13th 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Bihall Great Hall

Attending Employers:

Americorps
Engaging adults in community service programs in education, public safety, health care and environmental protection.

Carney Sandoe
Global faculty recruitment, leadership search, and strategic consulting services for independent and like-kind schools.

Commando
The original “invisible” underwear & legwear loved by celebrities, fashion editors and hip chicks everywhere!

DDR Global
Providing multilingual communications and multicultural marketing solutions to Fortune 500 companies  and multinational corporations.

Epic
Software development for healthcare organizations and hospitals.

Headwaters
One of the largest independent, middle-market investment banking and growth advisory firms in North America.

Jiahua School
Provides English and Mandarin instruction in Shenzhen, China as well as top grade facilities to create the optimal multi-cultural language learning environment.

Logic Supply
Configures small, specialized computer systems designed for embedded and industrial applications.

MiddCORE
Mentor-driven, experiential learning program to build leadership, communication and entrepreneurial skills.

Middlebury Community Care Coalition/Charter House
A non-profit, volunteer-based organization dedicated to providing basic food and housing needs in and around Middlebury, Vermont.
 
Middlebury Language Schools
Summer language programs in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

MIIS
A graduate school of Middlebury College offering graduate degrees with an international focus.

MIL
Language instruction for K-12 children through online courses and summer academies.

National Life
a diversified family of financial service companies offering life insurance, annuity and investment products.

Peace Corps
Volunteer program aiming to promote cultural understanding.

Pine Cobble School
Co-educational day school for children in preschool through 9^th grade, located in Williamstown, Massachusetts .

Scribe America
Providing training of medical scribes with the goal of promoting cost effective, quality medical care .

Tuck Business Bridge
Providing training in business skills to college students and recent graduates; including accounting, marketing, finance and leadership.

Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
A nonprofit youth, leadership, service, conservation, and education organization through conservation projects.

VPIRG
largest nonprofit consumer and environmental advocacy organization in Vermont, bringing the voice of average Vermont citizens to public policy debates concerning the environment, health care, consumer protection and democracy.

Wake Forest MA Program
10-month Master of Arts in Management program designed for recent liberal arts, science and engineering graduates at Wake Forest University Business Schools.

Middlebury Community Care Coalition/Charter House
A non-profit, volunteer-based organization dedicated to providing basic food and housing needs in and around Middlebury, Vermont.

Want to know more? Need additional prep? Have questions? Stop by! Drop-in hours are 2:00 – 5:00 pm every weekday at the ADK house

A: come to the Spring Job Fling preparation event! How convenient!

This Monday, March 11th, join us at 12:30 for a one hour event in the Coltrane Lounge meant to give you a head start on making the most of the upcoming Spring Job Fling. We will go over potential employers and what you can do prior to and during the Job Fling to make it most beneficial for YOU.

At a loss for what this “Spring Job Fling” is? Be on the lookout for a lovely blog post about the event. Coming soon!

For more info, feel free to stop by drop-in hours from 2:00 – 5:00 every weekday at the ADK House (that’s EIA!)