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24 Jobs, 15 Employers, 1 day of Interviews in NYC…New York Eastern College Career Day Deadline February 20th

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A friendly reminder to those seniors and recent Feb grads who have not yet taken action….

STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS:
1.)”Create Account” on the ECCD Web site at http://eccdb.experience.com/er/security/login.jsp.
2.) Review employers participating in ECCD New York, by selecting  March 23, 2012 for the calendar on the ECCD site.
3.) Read job descriptions, application requirements, and submit all materials that are requested to each job of interest to you.

LAW:
-Cravath, Swaine & Moore: Corporate Legal Assistant; Litigation Legal Assistant
-Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP: Paralegal
-Graham Windham: Case Aide; Case Planner
-Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison:  Paralegal
-Shearman & Sterling, LLP:  Paralegal
-Sullivan & Cromwell LLP: Litigation Legal Assistant; General Practice Legal Assistant; Real Estate Legal Assistant
-Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP:  Paralegal

SCIENCE/MEDICAL:
-Weill Medical College of Cornell University:  Research Technician; Research Aide
-The Rockefeller University: Research Assistant

COMMUNICATIONS/MEDIA:
-John Wiley & Sons, Inc.:  Various Positions

CONSUMER GOODS/FASHION:
-Saks Fifth Avenue: Manager In Training Program
-Abercrombie & Fitch: Management Training Programs

CONSULTING:
-Kantar Retail: Project Analyst
-OC&C Strategy Consultants: Associate Consultant
-TransPerfect Translations:  Production Assistant; Project Coordinator; Client Services Account Coordinator

To review complete job descriptions, application material requirements, and to apply:
Create your ECCD account, login, click on ‘Calendar’ and select  March 23, 2012. Please read job descriptions and submit all materials requested by, or before, the February 20th deadline to each job of interest to you.

Questions?  Contact Theresa Funk at x 5097 or, e-mail tfunk@middlebury.edu.

 


(Re)Create your job

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“You can’t just say, ‘I have a college degree, I have a right to a job, now someone else should figure out how to hire and train me.’ ” (Reid Garrett Hoffman, The Start-Up of You). Unfortunately, it’s not that easy in today’s job market as New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman’s article highlights. Along with your excellent Bachelors Degree and your unique experiences, you are also required creativity and ability to (re)invent yourself, something perhaps a little more subtle and beyond traditional academia. Think as entrepreneur, not “just” as a job seeker!

Read New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman’s article “The Start-Up of You” at:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/13/opinion/13friedman.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha212

Economy Affecting College Graduates?

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Dear Soon To Be College Graduates,

The ongoing recession has taken its toll on upcoming job opportunities as well, and companies are not as inclined to hire as they used to be.

Here are a few pointers to help you compensate for these “recessionary changes”:

Network, network, network! – it still pays (literally as well!) to  know someone high up in a company you are interested in.

Do not overlook internships! Even though they may not be the best source of financial income, they are a great way to get your foot in the door of a company you would like to work with.

Grades do matter– so don’t slack!

Last but not least, patience is a definite requirement.  Hard work and proactive job seekers will be successful during these times that require more endurance.

 

 Source: Economy Affecting College Graduates? Jobs 4 Grads Now.

 

How to Prepare for ECCD NY for Dummies

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SENIORS SENIORS SENIORS!
For those of you who have an interview at ECCD NY this Friday, here is a short summary of the “prep” sheet you all received from our very own T.Funk (which I’m sure you have all read…)

BIG THINGS
1. Be there 30 minutes before your first interview.
2. Wear your professional suit.
3. Theresa Funk will be there, so don’t freak out. Tyler Lovas and I will also be attending so latch onto us if you need to scream a little.
4. Good luck!

How does this Work?
1. All interviews will take place in one room and will last for 30 minutes each.
2. You must check in at the registration table when you arrive on site.
3. There will be a waiting room for those not interviewing; there will also be a row of chairs “named” for each employer for the students “on deck” to interview (5 minutes prior to interview).
4. Employers will come out of the interview area and greet you at the appropriate chair in the “on deck” area.
5. If you have back-to-back interviews, you will be asked to return to the “on deck” area for the next interview.
6. You should ask for a business card from your interviewer to send a thank-you note after the event.

What to Bring:
1. Picture ID: Student ID or Driver’s License/Passport.
2. Notebook: Very useful for note-taking, collecting business cards, carrying cash/credit cards, and of course, looking professional. You can get one of these professional Middlebury notebooks at the bookstore.
3. Resume (multiple copies!) and maybe even a copy of your unofficial transcript.
4. Cash…for food and transportation NOT bribery.
5. Homework/Reading material…leave your playboy at home.

What to Wear:
1. A suit (duh!), dress socks/stockings, comfortable, yet professional shoes.
2. A watch…or your cell phone, but remember to TURN IT OFF during your interviews.

What NOT to Wear:
1. Heavy perfume/cologne. You do not want to give your employers a headache this early on.
2. Excessive makeup. More appropriate to let your inner beauty shine.
3. Distracting jewelry.

Any questions? Swing by the Career Services. We have drop-in hours from 2-5pm.
Also, you can friend Tyler Lovas on facebook.

Jobs in Law!

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Since you’re a liberal arts student, chances are you can read and write. As it turns out, those are the basic qualifications necessary to work in the legal field. If you’re starting out, chances are you will be a paralegal or legal assistant, but this is a great way to break into the law profession.

There are a bunch of law jobs in MOJO for Midd seniors, check them out here:

1. Paralegal, Bello Black & Welsh LLP

Boston, Mass

Bello Black & Welsh LLP is a premier labor and employment boutique law firm concentrating in the representation of management in all aspects of labor and employment law, including litigation, labor-management relations and day-to-day advice and counseling. Located in the Back Bay area of Boston, the Firm is committed to providing high quality representation by senior attorneys at cost-effective rates. We understand that most employment matters do not require large, inefficient teams of attorneys, but rather that the full focus and attention of an experienced attorney provides the best value and results for clients.

Deadline: Mar. 29

 

2.  Paralegal, New York County District Attorney’s Office

New York, NY

Paralegals in our particular bureau perform a range of tasks. One of the primary responsibilities is to write, with a designated attorney, at least one elementary legal brief each month. Other principal duties are related to the management of our caseload in the federal and state courts. Specifically, these tasks include administering a computerized case tracking system and communicating frequently with the criminal defense bar and various courts. Paralegals also assist bureau attorneys in the production of their briefs by locating documents, proofreading, and performing miscellaneous research and clerical tasks. In addition, each paralegal is assigned a unique administrative duty pertaining to a particular facet of our daily operations.

Deadline: Mar. 31

 

3. Paralegal/Legal Associate, Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Washington, DC

The paralegal/legal associate will assist attorneys with reproductive rights litigation and policy work including: legal and factual research using Westlaw, academic resources, and the Internet; cite-checking and copy-editing briefs; assisting in production and service of filings; writing and editing non-legal documents describing developments in the area of reproductive rights law; and responding to requests for information. He/she will also be responsible for various administrative tasks including: faxing, copying, filing, and assisting in travel and meeting arrangements.

Deadline: Apr. 1


4. Civil Rights Paralegal, Relman, Dane & Colfax PLLC

Washington, D.C.

Relman, Dane & Colfax PLLC, a public interest law firm in Washington, D.C. that represents primarily plaintiffs in discrimination cases, including fair housing, fair lending, employment discrimination, and public accommodations cases, is looking for a full-time paralegal to work with the Firm’s lawyers. Duties include conducting interviews with potential clients and drafting memoranda analyzing their claims, conducting factual investigations, performing factual and legal research, reviewing documents during the discovery phase of litigation, organizing and maintaining case files, interviewing witnesses, working with attorneys to prepare client presentations, and assisting with trial preparation. The paralegal will also be expected to perform various administrative tasks.

Deadline: Apr. 15

Alumni Profiles: The Modern Story with Piya Kashyap ’07 and Remy Mansfield ‘06.5

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Good day ladies and gentlemen! I shall be today’s entertainment! Now if y’all were hoping for some of Jaimie’s wise words of wisdom, you’re in luck, because you’ll be getting mine, and they are better. Only kidding, Jaimie’s pretty sweet but if you are a fan of wild and crazy antics in blog form, then I hope you will welcome me to the Senior Blog with open arms. Yes, I might just be talking to myself now but the real fried chicken of this post lies in what I am about to share about two pretty super terrific Midd Grads who are kicking some major cupcake on the non-profit and education front. So, you should check out what they have done and what opportunities there may be in store for you lovely and delicious young people out there:

Career Profile: Piya Kashyap (07) & Remy Mansfield (06.5) from The Modern Story (www.themodernstory.com)

 

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ECCD in NYC: Interview Sign Ups March 8

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Congratulations Seniors!

Just a quick reminder:
Interview Sign-up Timeline:

-Tuesday, March 8: Beginning at 9:30am, all “accepted” students will have access to sign up for interviews through the system. If an accepted student does not sign up before March 11th, alternates have access and will likely take your interview slot.

-Friday, March 11: Beginning at 9:30am, students selected as “alternates” will have access to sign up for interviews through the system. This is first-come, first-served.

-Tuesday, March 15: At midnight, students will no longer have access to sign up for interviews.

-Monday, March 21: Employers receive interview schedules. Cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to your interview are subject to review and may result in forfeiture of your access to recruiting resources provided you via Career Services.

ALSO!!!!!
Practice Interview!!!!
Come in and schedule one today!!!

NYTimes: More College Graduates Take Public Service Jobs

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By Catherine Rampell
March 1, 2011

If Alison Sadock had finished college before the financial crisis, she probably would have done something corporate. Maybe a job in retail, or finance, or brand management at a big company — the kind of work her oldest sister, who graduated in the economically effervescent year of 2005, does at PepsiCo.

“You know, a normal job,” Ms. Sadock says.
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Spring into Action Fair

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Spring time at Middlebury means outdoor eats at Proctor, really pretty flowers, an awesome MCAB concert, jumps at Bristol Falls, and of course…job fair!

This year, the Center for Education in Action (Career Services, Alliance for Civic Engagement, Health Professions Advising, and Student Fellowships & Scholarships) is hosting an “Action Fair” rather than the annual “Job Fair” since our line-up has extended to grad schools, fellowship programs, service opportunities, counseling in various industries in addition to the job leads.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS SENIORS!
When: Monday, February 28
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
Where: Coltrane Lounge
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ECCD in NYC. Deadline February 14!

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Interested in becoming a paralegal? How about a production assistant? Do you want to go into publishing? How about spring break in NYC? ECCD NY is the perfect place to start! It works perfectly for us Middkids because it takes place on the Friday BEFORE our last college Spring Break!

Applications are due on Valentine’s Day (February 14, 2011…for those who are out of touch with this holiday).

1.     Students must create an account on the ECCD Web site at http://eccdb.experience.com/er/security/login.jsp (Students who created accounts for the ECCD Boston event should be able to use the same login info)

2.     Select March 25 from the calendar to see the list of registered employers and jobs for which they will be interviewing.

3.     Cover letters, resumes, and any “other” application materials must be uploaded and submitted to each position of interest to you.   Simply creating an account is not the same as submitting an application.

4.     Questions about the program or application process can be directed to Theresa Funk, ext. 5097 or e-mail tfunk@middlebury.edu

LIFEHACKER: How Do I Get a Job When I Have No Relevant Experience?

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Liferhacker answers your FAQ.


Dear Lifehacker,
I have no relevant experience in the field in which I want to work and am having a hard time constructing a coherent plan applying for jobs. How can I convince an employer to hire me?

Sincerely,
No Experience, No Job
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Could WikiLeaks Make it Harder to Get a Government Job?

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An awesome Vault Career Blogpost found by PCA Casey Mahoney.

In the aftermath of the latest WikiLeaks document dump, the policy on security clearances may come under some scrutiny. And little wonder. The Wikileaker is thought to be PFC Bradley Manning, a 22 year old Army PFC who was arrested in connection with other leaks in June. Manning claims to have held a Top Secret/SCI clearance, which allowed him access to the hundreds of thousands of pages of data now being pored over by…well…anyone in the world who wishes to see it. That raises the question of how he got such a clearance in the first place, and how difficult it is for others to get them.

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How to Market Yourself to Employers in a Recession

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It’s amazing what you can stumbleupon.com.
I wanted to share this with you.

The title of this article wasn’t chosen by accident.

What most job-seekers (during recessions and economic booms alike) don’t realize is that applying for jobs is a marketing problem. The best jobs aren’t won by filling your resume with cliches and business buzzwords, using a pretty Microsoft Word template, and jumping through the same tired human resources hoops as every other job seeker. Perry Marshall touches on some of the problems with this approach in his excellent report on using direct marketing techniques to land a new job. They include:

  • The best jobs aren’t publicly advertised. Rather, the jobs you see posted in newspapers and on Monster.com are the jobs insiders don’t want.
  • Applying for such jobs puts you at the back of a long line of job-seeking clones who look mostly or completely the same on paper. Furthermore, the line is set up in such a way that it’s very difficult to reach a real person at the company.
  • Any real person you do eventually reach is likely to be a human resources bureaucrat rather than someone with serious authority to hire you.

This process can be effective in a prosperous economy, when jobs are plentiful and the competition for them isn’t very intense. But it does not work during recessions. By definition, jobs are extremely scarce during recessions, meaning the competition for what few jobs exist is fierce. And if you try to get those jobs the same way you would during times of prosperity, you’re basically walking into a war zone unarmed.

It doesn’t have to be this way.
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Job Post: Get Paid to Solve Social Problems

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Changemakers® is a community of action where we all collaborate on solutions. We know we have the power to solve the world’s most pressing social problems. We’re already doing it, one project, one idea at a time. How do we do it? We talk about the issues, share stories and mentor, advise, and encourage each other in group forums, even engage in friendly competition. We form surprising connections and unexpected partnerships across the globe that turn the old ways of problem solving upside down. We try things that have never been tried before. Our mantra is “Everyone a Changemaker.”™ Whatever your passions, however you want to make a difference, you’ll find a way to make it happen it here. Changemakers® connects you to action because we’re on the ground, making changes every day.

Interested?
http://www.changemakers.com/careers
Be the change that you want to see in the world. -Mohandas Gandhi

Interview with Arthur Mittnacht IV ’09: Finance with an International Twist

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By Peter DiPrinzio ’13

Arthur Mittnacht IV graduated in a tough jobs climate in 2009, but managed to land on his feet at the New York branch of the German finance firm, Commerzbank. After training in London, he now works in Corporate Solutions Sales. He recently returned to Middlebury on homecoming weekend to share his journey and discuss the possibilities for Midd Kids to work at Commerzbank.

Full interview after the jump.

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Before Making a Big Splash, Learn to Swim

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Great advice for seniors. Last two questions are clutch.

Featured in the New York Times:

This interview with Richard R. Buery Jr., president and chief executive of the Children’s Aid Society, based in New York, was conducted and condensed by Adam Bryant.

Q. Do you remember the first time you were somebody’s boss?

A. When I was in college, I started a summer camp for kids in a housing project in Roxbury, Boston. I was a boss in the sense that I was in charge, but these weren’t folks whose careers were riding on this. That was really my first experience being in charge of something.

Q. Were the people working for you volunteers?

A. The college students and high school students were working for modest wages for the summer. But I had to hold them accountable. I had to create a plan. I was responsible for what happened. It was a great experience.

Q. Talk more about that.

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Job Post: Ultimate Mountain Gig ‘10.5

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Dear Class of 2010.5,
I am unbelievably jealous of you because you get a chance to do this:

The Canyons is the 4th largest mountain resort in the US.

We’ve created a campaign called the “Ultimate Mountain Gig” – a job contest (very reality TV-like) for people to apply for a job at the Canyons (an incredible ski resort in Park City Utah). The winner gets a 4 month contract, $40,000 ($10k per month), accommodations in a very plush hotel, all travel paid, full access for free to ski/snowboard daily, the latest snow gear, spa treatments, VIP access to all events, and ski training. All they have to do in return is to blog/video about your mountain experience, attend events and learn about the mountain for 4 months.

Salary: $40,000 contract for 4 months.

Go to: http://howdoyoumountain.com/the-ultimate-mountain-gig/cb

Job Post: Staffing Manager at RHI

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You may have received an email or two about the Staffing Manager position at RHI, your opportunity to work in a high-energy team environment  marketing their services and negotiating and developing business with new and current clients. But here’s some 411 you didn’t get.

Our very own Midd Alum Bill Driscoll ’91 will be interviewing applicants ON CAMPUS on Tuesday, Nov. 2.
Applications are due by MIDNIGHT (that would be 12am) TONIGHT!

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Job Post: Teach in the Maldives

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The Government of the Maldives’ International Volunteer Programme WANTS YOU!
YES YOU MIDDKID!
The program is currently recruiting volunteers to teach English to students aged 6-18 for the Maldivian Academic year from January to November 2011, and because you are so special, they want MiddKids!

The best part about this volunteer program is that the recruited volunteers are PAID! Yes, you will have to fly yourself out to the beautiful Maldives, but get this. Volunteers receive a $400 monthly allowance as well as a $1,100 stipend upon completion of the full program.

For more information: http://maldiveshighcommission.org/?id_w=22&id_w1=76

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!
Career Services will be hosting an info session NEXT WEEK, Oct. 27.
More information will come your way. But if you are really excited, swing by our office!

Business Analyst Position

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Midterms are wrapping up, and as Fall Break approaches, we’re all getting ready to see our families, take that trip to New York City, or just relax here on campus. But before you begin to de-stress for a few days, don’t forget to check out an amazing Business Analyst Position provided by one of Midd’s own alumni!

 This Business Analyst Position was brought to us by alumnus Bruce Johnson, who is currently VP of HR at C & S Wholesale Grocers. As an analyst for C&S Grocers you will be working for a major $19B company that serves over 3,900 stores nationwide. C&S is the largest food wholesaler and the 12th largest privately held company in the United States.

The location of this job is particularly great if you’re interested in staying in the New England area after graduation. You would be located in Keene, New Hampshire, a great New England city located close to one of the nation’s coolest places—Boston, Massachusetts. This is not to mention the fully furnished, subsidized housing C&S provides…

If you’re interested, mark your calendars. The application deadline is Sunday, October 17th, and C&S will be conducting On-Campus Interviews Wednesday, October 27th.

Below is the description from Mojo, but be sure to check it out yourself and send in an application!

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C&S Wholesale Grocers Info Session with Bruce Johnson ’78 TOMORROW

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Bruce Johnson ’78, C&S Wholesale Grocers Executive Vice President of Human Resources and is coming to campus tomorrow, Tuesday, October 5 from 5-6 pm in MBH 104.  C&S currently has a Business Analyst job opening for graduating seniors, but all students are welcome to come to the event to learn more about the company.

Eastern College Career Day – Boston

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Need to get away? Have an urge to go to Boston on a Friday? Well here is a great way to get off campus seniors!

Eastern College Career Day (ECCD)

You will have the opportunity to interview with Boston/New England employers for jobs in fields like Accounting, Education (certification not required!), Law, Marketing, Sales, Economics Research, Consulting, Banking, Investments, Technology, and Mental Health/Human Services, and more.

When: Friday, November 12, 2010
Where: Bay Back Events Center. Boston, MA
Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 5, 2010 (11:59 pm)
Register and apply at: http://eccdb.experience.com/er/security/login.jsp

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