Last week, I used my free time between classes to schedule an appointment with the Starr Career Development Center. Since coming to Baruch, I’ve been told of the numerous benefits the program has available for students, but had yet to actually see what they had to offer. After walking in, I waited a few brief moments as the representative I was supposed to speak to was on a call. My intentions of the appointment was to learn more about the program, and what I can do to start using it. The person whom I spoke to, Chelsea, was very informative and was able to answer all of my questions, as well as help me develop a plan so that I may best utilize their services. She first told me that the majority of the program was internet-based, and proceeded to show me Starr Search, a craigslist-esque job searching website that allowed you to type in your specifications, while the computer tailors them to find you the perfect available job. After looking briefly on their website, I found that there are an abundance of jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities available through them. The application process is also simple, taking only minutes to get in contact with a potential employer. While I’m welcome to apply to some of these jobs as a freshman, it was recommended to me to wait until the end of my first semester to start. This is because all of those hiring through the school are looking to also see a copy of my transcript as well, and as a freshman I have yet to receive mine. However, I did take the time to open my Starr Search account with Chelsea, link it to all of my social media, upload my resume, and make my account look as appealing as possible to potential employers. Overall, I’m glad I was able to learn more about the program, and I do see myself using their services in the near future.
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