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ModernGuild (MG) Overview: We are on a mission to reinvent and democratize entry-level recruiting to level the playing field by creating better outcomes for both students and companies. We partner with leading banks and consulting companies throughout the year to provide candidates with virtual training and mentorship with industry professionals and access to exclusive networking and interview opportunities at no cost to students and partner schools/organizations. Our job matching process is blinded and powered by our proprietary algorithms based on candidate preferences to help remove unconscious bias and increase candidate chances. All students who are selected to interview will receive personalized interview prep and access to our industry mentors.
MG Student Testimonial Video: http://bit.ly/MGstudentVideo
CES Program Overview: Mentorship program to help you explore possible career paths and build your basic professional toolkit with certified MG career counselors. Program consists of:
- 4 weekly sessions focused on career exploration and professional building including: Career Mapping, Elevator Pitch/Branding, Networking, Interviewing
- Personality assessments with reviews with MG career counselors
- Live mock interviews to help you practice key behavioral questions
- Professional toolkit review: resume, LinkedIn profile, elevator pitch
- Small group ‘Industry Roundtables’ hosted by industry professionals across 5-10 different industries
- Access to MG’s community forum
Program Formats: We offer both a 1:1 and classroom versions all hosted virtually. You can indicate your preference when you sign up.
Cost: Free
Application Link: SIGN UP HERE
Application Deadline: Oct 7, 2021 @ 11:59pm ET (note: selections announced Oct 15, 2021)
Program Timing: Oct 25-Nov 19
Design Your Midd: Pros & Cons for Decision-Making
As a student, you are often presented with multiple options and face tough decisions that may have a lasting impact on your life. Come to this workshop if you have an important decision to make in the near future.
You might be thinking about choosing classes or a major, where to study abroad, what to do this summer, or which internship offer to take. Come learn how to use logic, data, and feelings to make good choices. This program is designed for First Years and Sophomores, but all students are welcome.
October 5, 2021 from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm EDT
Hillcrest 103, 531 College St, Middlebury, Vermont 05753, United States
Please RSVP.
Now Onboarding Sophomores for MiddMentors!
Looking for a dedicated (but informal) mentor to help you explore longer-term goals, develop professional competencies, or explore what it means to navigate life at Middlebury?
Then join MiddMentors! With MiddMentors, you get to build a connection with an alumni mentor matched to your goals and objectives.
Our volunteer alumni mentors come from all over the globe, and represent an incredible diversity of experiences and backgrounds. Select from Cirque du Soleil aerialists, startup founders, volcanologists, corporate executives, award-winning writers, surgeons and psychologists, educators, human rights attorneys, coders, athletes, bankers and traders, veterinarians, Zen practitioners, to name a few…
After you’re paired with your mentor, you’ll embark on monthly conversations, guided by a flexible curriculum. Along the way, we support you with CCI advising appointments, resource pages, and email consults.
This is a developmental experience–not an evaluative one. In exchange for a small amount of prep, you get access to stellar advice and viewpoints from an alum who has already walked the path you’re hoping to take.
Activate Your Handshake Profile – Week 6
Your To Do for Week Six:
This week of Handshake’s #NoFailFall, log into Handshake and see what virtual events you can attend.
Navigate to the events page using the top menu bar, then use the “Virtual” filter.
Register for an event that interests you, and don’t forget to sign up for 1:1 and group sessions with employers in advance to save your spot.
Winter Term Internship Information Session – September 29, 4:30-5:30 PM
Join the CCI staff for this information session that will cover the steps needed to:
- find a winter-term internship,
- earn internship credit, and
- secure funding support from the CCI (limited grants available to students on financial aid).
Please note: Sophomores through Super Seniors are eligible to participate in Winter Term internships for credit. (First-Years and Sophomore Febs must enroll in a class their first Winter Term at Middlebury.)
Students unable to attend the information session may schedule an appointment with Cheryl Whitney Lower or any CCI advisor.
Cider and Doughnuts Thursday, 10/7 from 3:30-5:00
CCI’s annual kick off to fall is back!
Part snack break, part CCI party, part “check out our new digs”! Featuring Happy Valley apple cider, doughnuts, and apples. CCI welcomes all students to stop by.
Come learn about CCI, meet our staff and Peer Career Advisors, learn about our resources, and enjoy a quintessential Vermont fall treat.
Join us on the Kitchel House lawn at 152 College St. between 3:30 and 5:00 pm.
Looking for part-time work in town? Come to the local job fair on Monday, 9/27 from 4:30-6:30 pm
Middlebury employers are looking for AWESOME. Are YOU Awesome?
Join Middlebury businesses in the McCullough tent on Monday, 9/27 from 4:30-6:30 PM for a local job fair.
Middlebury businesses will share opportunities for local employment.
Join us and enter to win $100 in Middlebury Money!
No RSVP Required.
Now Onboarding Sophomores for MiddMentors!
Looking for a dedicated (but informal) mentor to help you explore longer-term goals, develop professional competencies, or explore what it means to navigate life at Middlebury?
Then join MiddMentors! With MiddMentors, you get to build a connection with an alumni mentor matched to your goals and objectives.
Our volunteer alumni mentors come from all over the globe, and represent an incredible diversity of experiences and backgrounds. Select from Cirque du Soleil aerialists, startup founders, volcanologists, corporate executives, award-winning writers, surgeons and psychologists, educators, human rights attorneys, coders, athletes, bankers and traders, veterinarians, Zen practitioners, to name a few…
After you’re paired with your mentor, you’ll embark on monthly conversations, guided by a flexible curriculum. Along the way, we support you with CCI advising appointments, resource pages, and email consults.
This is a developmental experience–not an evaluative one. In exchange for a small amount of prep, you get access to stellar advice and viewpoints from an alum who has already walked the path you’re hoping to take.
Activate Your Handshake Profile – Week 5 of #NoFailFall
Your To Do for Week Five:
Did you know that you can upload a resume to your Handshake profile?
For Handshake’s 5th week of #NoFailFall: make sure your latest documents are added to your profile. That way, you can use the “Quick Apply” feature on many job listings to apply in mere minutes!
Pro-tip: if you plan to apply to several different types of jobs, you can upload multiple resumes. Tailor each one to highlight relevant skills and experience for different roles.
Top sophomore consulting internships
Check out this resource to get some ideas.
“Many consulting firms offer summer internships for Sophomores/rising Juniors.
From McKinsey to BCG to Deloitte, firms realize these sophomore internships are a win-win.
Firms get an extended look at potential future employees, and interns get to know the firms and nature of consulting work (and are often paid to do so!).
Application deadlines for some of these programs are coming up, most notably, BCG’s Growing Future Leaders program (deadline: October 1st, 2021).”
https://managementconsulted.com/sophomore-summer-internships-consulting