Month: February 2014

Upcoming SCDC events – Week of Feb. 26

Get a spring on the new season by taking advantage of these exciting career-related events and opportunities. Interested in hobnobbing with representatives from tech-giant Google? How about taking advantage of Suit Up For Success to expand your business wardrobe at bargain prices? All proceeds go towards the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.

Learn more about these and other events and RSVP to guarantee a seat through StarrSearch.

SCDC Annual Suit Up for Success
March 11th 2014

Drop off: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Swap: 12:30 – 4:30
2-190 NVC
The Baruch College community comes together to help provide business attire to the student body at affordable prices – all proceeds go towards The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. If you have any business attire you would like to donate to the cause, please visit the SCDC for more information. All donations must already be dry cleaned.

Dress shirts, suit jackets, ties, and more will be available to students at a great discount. You will not have to burn through your wallet to Suit Up For Success!

Making the Most of your Internship
February 26, 201412:30pm – 2:00pm
2-150 NVC (SCDC)
In this seminar students will learn important tips on how to make the most of an internship. Many internship opportunities afford the possibility of leading to a full-time position. This of course depends on the company’s needs and most importantly is based on the intern’s performance. Find out about ways to stand out positively in an internship; learn the steps involved in establishing a good rapport with your supervisor; discover what NOT to do when interning; and more!

**Please note this workshop does not help you obtain an internship, it is going to provide tips to help you make the most of an internship once you land one!**

Professional Feedback Sessions
February 26, 2014 and February 26, 20145:00pm – 7:00pm
2-150 NVC (SCDC)
Meet with a professional for 30 minute resume review or mock interview!

Sessions run on a 1st come / 1st served basis & students MUST register via StarrSearch (under “Workshops”)

Target Corporate Presentation
February 26, 20145:00pm
2-150 NVC (SCDC)
Learn more about the corporate culture at Target!
Writing Winning Resumes
February 27, 201412:30pm – 2:00pm
2-190 NVC
Attend this workshop and learn how to develop and design a professional, marketable resume that will be well received. Format and content will be covered.
Cover Letters and Other Business Correspondence
February 27, 20142:30pm – 4:00pm
2-190 NVC
A cover letter serves as your formal introduction and first impression on a potential employer or professional contact. Attend this workshop and learn how to develop and design a professional, marketable cover letter that will get you an interview. Format and content will be covered.
Google – Corporate Presentation
February 27, 201412:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Multipurpose Room, 1-107 NVC
Google is coming to Baruch College to discuss culture and non technology careers at Google!

SCDC Events this week!

Kick off the semester strong – polish off your resume and get ready for the Spring 2014 Job & Internship Fair! We have the perfect line of events to help guide you towards an excellent position this summer.
Learn more about these events and RSVP to guarantee a seat through StarrSearch.

Resume Rush!
February 04, 2014 12:00pm – 5:00pm
2-150 NVC (Starr Career Development Center)
All hands will be on deck at the SCDC for 4 hours of resume reviews on a walk-in, first come, first served basis. There will be a break midway. Resume Rush is the perfect opportunity to polish your resume before the internship fair on February 7.
Career Fair Success Strategies: Peers Perspective
February 05, 2014 5:00pm – 6:30pm
2-190 NVC
Are you planning to participate in our Job and Internship Career Fair on February 7, 2014?
Attend one of our Career Fair Success Strategies workshops and get the competitive edge!

Learn tips on how to stand out from the crowd at the Fair from seasoned student leaders.

Presented by: Peers for Careers

Target Presents: Career Fair Success Strategies- An Employer’s Perspective
February 06, 2014 12:30pm – 2:30pm
3-160 NVC
Are you planning to participate in our Job and Internship Career Fair on February 7, 2014?
Attend one of our Career Fair Success Strategies workshops and get the competitive edge!

Learn tips on how to stand out from the crowd at the Fair from a seasoned recruiter.

Presented by: Recruiter from Target

Co-Sponsors:
Advertising Design Society
Accounting Society
Nonprofit Leadership Alliance
Peers for Careers

Spring 2014 Undergraduate Job & Internship Career Fair
February 07, 2014 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Vertical Campus Gymnasium
50 participants are currently scheduled to attend this year’s Spring Undergraduate Job & Internship Career Fair with opportunities available for students of all majors. Be sure to take advantage of the career fair strategies workshops to make the most of your experience and improve your chances of landing that dream internship this Summer. Please see events on Starr Search to see the full roster of companies represented at this fair.