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How to Prepare for ECCD NY for Dummies

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.

Marketing & Communications Career Panel: Monday, March 14

True MiddKid Story 2

Did you know that an American Civilization major works in management at ESPN?

This Middkid is on Middnet.
You’re welcome in advance.

True MiddKid Story

Did you know that a religion major became a staff writer for Forbes Magazine?

This Middkid is on Middnet.
You’re welcome in advance.

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

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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Job Post: Staffing Manager at RHI

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

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!

Midd Kids are Special #1

What’s so great about a liberal arts education? Every Midd Kid asks this question especially during their senior year when they see job posts that specifically seek out undergraduate students with a communications or business major. Well Midd Kid, let me answer your question.

WRITING SKILLS. Think about the 2 CW courses that we are required to take in order to graduate. Remember your FYS and how you had to write and rewrite essays during your first months at Midd? What about all those papers you have to write for class? Correct me if I’m wrong but, thinking back on my 24 classes (Chinese included), each class required some sort of writing, and each professor had their own specific writing preferences that Midd Kids had to cater to. Middlebury basically gives you 4 years to seriously hone those writing skills that businesses want!

Don’t believe me? Just ask Dalya F. Massachi from OpportunityKnocks.org.

Massachi wrote: Employers know that writing well will help you succeed in fundraising, marketing/outreach, advocacy, project management, administration, etc. No matter if you’re at the entry level or in senior management, strong writing skills are critical if you want to capture the interest and attention of your constituents and prospective donors. Virtually everyone working in the nonprofit sector has to do some writing at some point. And the better you can do that, the deeper and broader your impact will be. Your organization may produce great work or come up with outstanding ideas, but if you present those achievements or thoughts poorly they will not get very far.

Midd Kid, you are special. There are people out there who want you.

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

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.

Screening and Q&A with screenplay writer Antonio Macia ’00 TOMORROW

Top 10 Mistakes Midd Kids Make on their Resumes

TYPOS/Grammar mistakes:
- Even in the SAT’s, the spelling of your name is worth 200 points.
- This may not be an essay, but tense switch from past to present is still frowned upon.
Not including GPA:
- If it is higher than 3.0, put it in! Otherwise, employer will presume it is lower.
- Data points are essential. Employers like numbers.
Including too much high school info:
- It has been 4 years. There must be other things to write about.
- Only include it if:
  - High school has a high name recognition
  - Job/internship is in that local area
  - Awesome GPA/leadership experience
Using weak verbs
- “Worked with” is not as strong as “organized” or “managed”
Assuming that one resume fits all
- Even if you are applying to jobs in just one specific field, depending on the employer, some experiences are more valuable than others. Continue reading →

A Midd Kid Resume

Copy&Paste of a Real Midd Kid Mistake

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—–Original Message—–
From: [Midd Kid Employer]
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:30 AM
To: Pidgeon, Becky A.
Subject: FW: Middlebury Resume Submitted

Dear Ms. Pigeon,

The attached cover letter from [Midd Kid] is addressed to the
[some other] Group, not [our company].

I do not know where this mistake originated, but could you please see
that it gets rectified and the letter resubmitted.

We’ll give [Midd Kid] a “Mulligan” on this.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

[Midd Kid Employer]
Managing Director

—–Original Message—–
From: bpidgeon@middlebury.edu [mailto:bpidgeon@middlebury.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 8:14 PM
To: [Midd Kid Employer]
Subject: Middlebury Resume Submitted

Tuesday, March 09, 2010, 08:13 pm

Dear [Midd Kid Employer]:

[Midd Kid] has submitted a resume for you to review. This resume
has been attached and is for the position of [job position].

If you have any questions regarding your job posting, please feel free
to contact Career Services.

Sincerely,

Becky Pidgeon
Middlebury College
Career Services
802.443.2485
bpidgeon@middlebury.edu

Seniors, Let’s Get Started!

Dear Class of 2010.5/2011:
Welcome back to your last semester/year of college. Congratulations for coming this far! If you haven’t noticed by now, Demetri Martin is gracing posters all over the campus with 2 Important Things:

1. Senior Meeting 2011
Monday, September 13
Dana Auditorium
12:30pm, 4:30pm, 6:00pm
**All Seniors must attend ONE session in order to participate in recruiting/MOJO job listings/graduate school listings.

2. Resumania
Tuesday-Friday, September 14-17
Adirondack House
Get your resume ready for action this year!
Bring it in for editing and strategizing.

We can’t wait to see you all at the Senior Meeting!

Love Always,
Career Services

Senior Meeting Video Trailer: Angelo Fu ’10

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Senior Meeting Video Trailer: Matt Lowes ’10

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Establishing Yourself as a Working Professional

In case you missed it, you are SOOOOO LUCKY: we filmed it!
Enjoy the seminar! And, of course, you may send your thank you note to CSO addressed to “THE MOST AWESOME Senior PCA EVER.”

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Bikini check, Banana Hammock check, Business Card…double check.

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Summer is ready to hit us in the face, so we have to be prepared!

Summer means:
1. Sunbathing on the beach.
2. Lemonade stands on every corner.
3. Refreshing Sprite commercials.
4. Big, bright polka dots all over dresses, accessories, and tops.
5. BUSINESS

Dear Class of 2010,
It has been a pleasure writing to you all. I hope that this blog, dedicated to helping you with your job search process, senior life, etc., has at least entertained you, if not helped you this year. Now it is time to bid you adieu with your last piece of advice. (Don’t cry! I’ll see you on the booze cruise.)

Dear Class of 2010.5, 2011,
GET YOUR GAME FACE ON! We are starting things a bit early around here because…GUESS WHAT?!…the seniors (yes the CLASS OF 2010) advise you to do so. So, consider this your first bit of advice.

MAKE A BUSINESS CARD FOR YOURSELF!
Don’t miss an opportunity to network this summer. There were so many times in the past when I’d look over at the USC Marshall School of Business student exchanging business cards and becoming chummy with the person I WANTED TO CONNECT TO thinking, “WHERE DO I GET A PEN AROUND HERE?!” When I got the chance to talk to this person, I had to write down my name and information…on a piece of napkin. Great first impression! $25 says that person lost that sad, little piece of napkin because I never heard from him again. (Oh, and business cards are like trading cards…if you don’t give one, there’s a chance that you won’t get one.)

I blamed Middlebury until I saw this: http://www.middlebury.edu/offices/news/communications/identity/stationery

So…it was my fault.
I was not prepared.
DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU!

For you “always prepared” folks, check out my previous post on business card etiquette.

JOB HUNTERS: Marketing Assistant position available at VBT in Bristol

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The Creative Services Manager in the Marketing Department at VBT and is currently looking to fill a Marketing Assistant position with a strong MIDDLEBURY (what what!!) candidate.

VBT would like to find someone who majored in the liberal arts and is detail-oriented, creative, articulate and able to manage multiple projects. Ideally, they are looking for a recent college graduate who has some work experience i.e. work study, internship, or a summer job. This position will assist the Creative Services Manager in a variety of marketing tasks from managing our small print pieces, to proofreading our promotional materials, to updating our photo archive and conducting photo research.

You want it?

GO/MOJO

DEADLINE: MAY 14

Life After Middlebury: Top 10 Advice from Beyond

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By Dave Campbell ’09

Career Services recently held a panel discussion for graduating seniors about “Establishing Yourself as a Professional”. They asked me to share my perspective as a recent Middlebury grad. As I thought about the lessons I have learned and the best way to share them, I came up with a Top-10 List for Middlebury’s newest group of graduates.

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Climate Change and Methane Markets: Living Global Environmental Policy

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Annenberg Speaker Ashley King comes to Middlebury College for three public events to talk about her experience as an environmental scientist working to promote climate protection policy, alternative markets and energy efficiency through the EPA and abroad.

Who is Ashley King and why should you come to these events?

Ms. King is Co-Director of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Methane to Markets program, and coordinator of the impact evaluation of the ENERGY STAR program and other climate protection partnership programs. King has also worked in foreign markets researching climate policy and global environmental science and as an environmental education Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine and an AmeriCorps volunteer through the Student Conservation Association.

Wednesday, April 21
The Government Goes Green: Career Conversations about Environmental Science Opportunities
12:30 pm Mitchell Green Lounge
Bring your own lunch
Ashley King will answer your questions and talk about working in the environmental science field, working for the EPA and the federal government, contributing to climate policy, and alternative fuel markets and initiatives.

Climate Change & Methane Markets: Living Global Environmental Policy
Presentation by Annenberg Speaker Ashley King
4:30 pm McCardell Bicentennial Hall 219

Thursday, April 22 (Earth Day!)
Professional in Residence: Ashley King
10:00 am – 12:00 pm Career Services Office, Adirondack House
Drop by for conversation, advice or questions.

Why is this Annenberg speaker such a big deal?
These three events are organized by Elise Hanks ’11.5, Ambassador for the Partnership for Public Service, with support from CSO. Middlebury is honored to have Elise on campus, one of only 30 schools in the country to have such a position. For more information, visit www.makingthedifference.org and www.methanetomarkets.org

The Partnership for Public Service’s Annenberg Speakers Bureau connects young Americans to the organization that connects all Americans—our federal government. By facilitating opportunities for dynamic federal employees to speak to key audiences and creating a virtual mentors network, the Speakers Bureau educates students about the many opportunities available to them in federal government and inspires a new generation to serve.

Knowledge Gap about Government
Only three percent of our federal workforce is under the age of 25. The shortage of talented young workers is costing our government new ideas and new energy that are critical to its effectiveness. To close this knowledge gap, young people need a better understanding of how government affects our

lives every day and how they can contribute to some of the most pressing challenges the nation faces—making a difference on a national and global level.

Life After Middlebury: Credit Scores

Do you have a credit card? Are you planning on making any HUMONGOUS purchases in the future? How about a house? Well then, you should have come to the last senior seminar to learn about credit scores.

At “Establishing Yourself as a Working Professional,” Mark Chaffee talked to seniors about understanding and improving credit scores. Since you have me as your PCA, you get a second chance at life: I will give you Mark’s secret information, free of charge.

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Life After Middlebury: Worker’s Benefits

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“Establishing Yourself as a Working Professional.” Or…as the people from the CCAL office who made those fine calendar of events for the dining halls called it, “Establishing Yourself as a Working Professor.” Ring a bell?

Last Monday, April 5, at 4:30pm in BiHall 220, seniors got a taste of what life is going to be like after Middlebury. Miss the senior program with the crazy long name? Don’t worry. I will save you from failing at life after graduation step-by-step. How? Well, our awesome panelists have decided to be nice and divulge their top secret information with you all. Here is your first from Middlebury’s very own Lisa Hoff.

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Establishing Yourself as a Working Professional

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Yes, the title is a bit of a doozy, but you will want to come to this.

This spring seminar is dedicated to helping Middlebury seniors aka Class of 2010 aka those who don’t have to go through the room draw/housing crisis aka those who will be entering the real world very very soon, understand and deal with transitioning to life after college.

Its goal is very simple: provide the seniors with the critical “financial literacy” tools needed to get professionally established.

Topics that will be covered include, though not limited to:

1. strategies for paying off student loans and other debts
2. leasing vs buying a car
3. managing your credit rating
4.401k and why you will care about it
5. insurance basics
6. international student help
7. tips on how to succeed at the office your first year on the job

Midd Alum Panelists:
Dilanthi Ranaweera ’09
Muchadei Zvoma ’07
Dave Campbell ’09
Dan Rosenfeld ’99

Career Talk with “Nobody” director, Rob Perez ’95

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Senior Spotlight: Annabelle Fowler ’10

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.

Alum Talk: Konstantin Schaller

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Dear Class of 2010,

What they never tell you about leaving Middlebury: when the bubble bursts, reality will hit you. It may not hit you hard, but it will hit you. It’s not pleasant, but it’s nothing to be afraid of. In fact, chances are, the better you are prepared, the less likely you will be negatively surprised. Here are some common difficulties which you may encounter.

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Remember 100 Days?

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Despite the whole senior class not fitting into Atwater Dining Hall all at once (thank you underclassmen who crashed our party), Middlebury Class of 2010 conquered its 100 days reconnecting with old MOO buddies, dancing to Backstreet Boys, and drinking with best friends.

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That party took place a week ago. Do you know what that means? Seniors now have about 92 more days until graduation.

Still looking for a job? Considering graduate school? Maybe an internship?

8th Annual Spring Job Fling

Tuesday, March 2.

12:00pm-2:00pm

Be there.

iNSPIRATION #3

“Keep your ethics high and it will soon become one of your most admired qualities. Very few remain committed to their ethical standards. Do not let yours down. Be the exception rather than the rule.”

sENIOR REMINDER: Are You LinkedIn?

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Too cool for facebook? LinkedIn is just the thing for you! LinkedIn is a business-oriented social networking site that connects you to classmates, colleagues, employers and even “others”. Think of it as professional networking that you can do in your pajamas.

For those who are already LinkedIn, brush off the dust on your profile and update it! Let your connections know about your most recent work/volunteer/educational experience. Connect with more people using their “People You May Know” application. It’s AMAZING how LinkedIn knows who you may know…almost scary.