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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.

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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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

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!

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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CNBC: America’s Most Stressful Jobs 2010

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10. Real Estate Agent

Stress Rank: 191
Stress Score: 73.063
Unemployment: 4%-7%
Hours Per Day: 9.5
Time Pressure: High
Competition: Very High

“Real estate agents and brokers work long, erratic hours, spending much of their showing properties to clients. They must be extremely independent, and able to handle sales quotas and deadline pressures. Because they work in an extremely competitive field, successful agents and brokers are expert salespersons,” says CareerCast.com.

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For the Asian Job Seekers

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Courtesy of Susan Kim ’09.

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Are you Asian? Do you need a job? Then, you might want to free your schedule for the 7th of May!

9th Annual Diversity Career Expo

Madison Square Garden, New York, New York

Friday, May 7, 2010

Yes, you will be missing out on Kid Cudi’s performance; but I’ll try to record parts of his show for you.
Just think of the awesome-ness that awaits you in NY:

• Unprecedented support from the Asian American community, corporations, as well as federal, state and local government agencies.

• Heavy coverage in ethnic and mainstream media.

• Working professionals in finance, transportation, defense, retail, government, telecommunications, law, healthcare, pharmaceutical, IT, consumer products and other industries will be present. Highly qualified individuals representing a variety of majors including business, political science, engineering, computer science, communications, psychology and natural science.

Think about it.
http://asianlife.com/ems/ems_main.html?mode=event_view&event_id=28

Top 10 Job Sites for Recent Grads

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By Education-Portal

Job hunting is always a challenge for recent college grads, especially with the economy and job market struggling to recover. Read on to discover some of the most useful (and free!) career resources on the Web for students and graduates.

1. After College
After College is a networking and job hunting tool for students and professionals. Sign up to connect with alumni and employers in your field, create a profile and apply for jobs.

2. Alumwire
Alumwire provides an Internet platform for businesses, grads and schools to connect. They offer job listings, recruitment and career enhancement services such as virtual career fairs.

3. Alumni Central
Alumni Central is part of the College Central Network (CCN). They offer a huge database of entry-level jobs geared toward recent college grads, as well as tools for resume building and referrals. Current students and advice-seekers can hop over to College Central for career services info and resources on useful topics like personal finance and health.

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Senior Spotlight: Annabelle Fowler ’10

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afowlerpic[1]Annabelle Fowler is a perfect example of someone who secured a position for next year by taking full advantage of on-campus recruiting.  Looking to directly apply her majors, Annabelle searched mainly for jobs in consulting and economic development.  Her search revolved around on-campus recruiting including info sessions, round-table discussions, panels, applying on MOJO, and interviewing on campus. Click here for her interview.

Selling Yourself

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Do you consider yourself a good communicator? If yes,  you will be putting your skills to work throughout the job search process. If not, get ready to become one because in order to be effective in your job search, you have to become effective at marketing and selling yourself.

Your product is you and your market is the segment of the employment marketplace that is a potential purchaser of your product.

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GovCentral: Feds to Hire 600,000 Employees by 2012

By Chris McConnell

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600,000 over three years. 273,000 deemed mission-critical. That’s how many people the Partnership for Public Service projects the federal government will need to hire by 2012 to fill growing needs as well as replacing a baby-boomer workforce set to retire. These numbers and other hiring projections are listed just in time for some Labor Day reading in the third edition of the Where the Jobs Are report issued on Thursday.

That big number of 600,000 is the total hiring during the four years of Obama’s current term for all types of federal government positions. This is equivalent to nearly one-third of the current federal workforce.

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The Washington Post: Luring Top Young Talent to Public Service

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By Joe Davidson

If President Obama’s plan to attract lots of bright people to work for the feds by making “government cool again” doesn’t quite do the trick, money might.

Congress is considering legislation to create a program that makes such good sense, you might wonder why no one thought of it before. The Roosevelt Scholars program would draw young people to key positions in the federal service with the promise of paying their college expenses.

What the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) does for the military, the scholars program would do for the civilian ranks. At least that’s the idea.

Here’s how it would work:

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Job Search Prep

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”
Confucius

Finding a job and finding the right job are two very different things. If you want to be successful in your job search, you should focus on finding the right job. An important key to accomplishing that goal will be to spend the time necessary to properly prepare yourself for your job search. Its not enough to sign up for a few on-campus interviews and hope for the best. An offer may come, but it may not be for the type of job you are truly seeking. Or, worse yet, an offer may not come at all.

No one owes you a job. Your degree does not get you the job. You have to put forth the effort to find it.

To fully prepare yourself for your job search, you will need to understand more about the job search process. You need to understand what is happening on the other side of the resume review. You need to understand what is happening on the other side of the job fair booth. You need to understand what is happening on the other side of the interview desk. You need to understand what is happening on the other side of the telephone. You need to understand the other side of the process. You need to understand all aspects of the process, from each perspective.

Your job search is a process. Actually, it is a multi-process, with many concurrent processes (based on multiple employer contacts) taking place at the same time. To reach the next level in the process, you need to successfully pass the previous level. So start your job search on a solid foundation by understanding how the process works and work your way successfully through each level toward your ultimate goal.
-CollegeGrad.com

Job-Hunting in a Weak Job Market: 5 Strategies for Staying Upbeat (and Improving Your Chances of Success)

Job Market Blues: A malady affecting millions of Americans during a weak job market caused by a struggling economy. Symptoms include high levels of anxiety, fear, and depression related to keeping one’s current job or finding a new job, tied to the ability to pay one’s bills and maintain a place to live and food to eat.

For many job-seekers, searching for a new job is a stressful experience. The end result, though, is usually a positive one in which the job-seeker is rewarded for his or her past accomplishments with a better job — a job that has more prestige, higher pay, and perhaps with a better organization.

But when you have to conduct a job-search in a weak job market, the stress level increases dramatically — especially if you are currently unemployed, expect to be let go from your current employer, or work in an industry or profession that has seen widespread job cuts.

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