Upcoming Workshops & Events: January 30, 2015

Welcome back to school! Please make sure to RSVP on STARR Search to guarantee a seat.

1) Writing Winning Resumes

February 02, 2015, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

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.

2) Writing Winning Resumes

February 02, 2015, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

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.

3) Resume Rush

February 03, 2015, 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm

2-150 NVC

What is Resume Rush? It’s a day set aside to have your resume revised & polished on a first- come, first- served basis.

Bring a paper copy of your resume to take advantage of this opportunity to have your resume reviewed before Career Day.

4) Mandatory On Campus Recruiting Workshop

February 04, 2015, 2:00 pm – 3:30pm

2-190 NVC

A program designed to help JUNIORS & SENIORS get a jumpstart on their careers.

Attend this event and get information on:

o The on-campus recruiting program
o Effective Job search strategies/presented by corporate representative

*** Attendance at this event qualifies you for on-campus recruiting ***

NOTE, THE EVENT STARTS PROMPTLY. LATECOMERS WILL NOT BE ADMITTED

5) Career Fair Success Strategies

February 04, 2015, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

2-190 NVC

“Are you planning to participate in our February 6th Job and Internship Fair? Attend our Career Fair Success Strategies workshop and get the Competitive Edge!

Every year the SCDC sponsors various job fairs to offer companies a unique opportunity to meet Baruch students and for students to engage in preliminary interviews and acquire information about companies. At this workshop, students will learn how to make the most of our career fairs, including how to prepare, what to wear, techniques to use, and how to follow up with companies afterward”

6) Career Fair Success Strategies – An Employer’s Perspective

February 05, 2015, 12:30 pm –2:00 pm

3-160 NVC

Are you planning to participate in our upcoming Spring 2015 Job & Internship fair on Feb. 6th? Attend this Career Fair Success Strategies workshop and get the competitive edge! Learn tips on how to stand out from the crowd at the Fair from one of our corporate partners.

Special Guest Speaker:
Mauricio Huertas (BBA‘ 14)
SENIOR ASSOCIATE MARKETING MANAGER
AGY FIELD RCRUTING DEVLPMNT & PRSPCTNG
NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

Upcoming Workshops & Events: November 12

Please make sure to RSVP on STARR Search to guarantee a seat!

1) Diversity Pipeline Programs Panel Networking Event

November 13, 2014, 12:45 pm – 2:15 pm

3-150 NVC

STARR CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER PRESENTS
Diversity Pipeline Programs Panel Networking Event
(In Collaboration with Baruch SEEK Program and the Urban Male Leadership Academy)

Learn about prestigious internship, fellowship, leadership, & professional development
programs for underserved/underrepresented students.

Guest Speakers include representatives from:
– America Needs You (formetly New York Needs You)
– HACU
– INROADS
– Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT)
– The 4A’s Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (MAIP)
– Sponsors for Educational Opportunities (SEO)
– T. Howard Foundation

Co-sponsors: USG, ADS, ALPFA, Alpha Kappa Psi, ASCEND, BSA, BSU, FLP, G.L.A.S.S., Golden Key, MBC, NABA, Peers for Careers, RSSP/P2P, WIB, Women Empowered for Success, and others

2) Mastering the Job Interview-Basic

November 13, 2014, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

2-190 NVC

How do you prepare a personal pitch? How do you respond to challenging interview questions? What questions should you ask and avoid asking? How do you close the interview? Attend this workshop and learn the steps to follow before, during and after the interview to increase your chances of landing the job you want.

3) Building Your Brand: The Personal Pitch

November 17, 2014, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

2-190 NVC

Learn and practice how to give a short verbal “advertisement” for yourself to help with networking and job interviewing. This personal pitch can be used to introduce yourself to an employer at a Job or Internship Fair, to introduce yourself at a networking event or networking telephone call, to answer the typical interview question “Tell me about yourself,” and in many other circumstances.

4) Finance 201

November 18, 2014, 3:00 pm – 2:30pm

2-190 NVC

Are you interested in a Career in Financial Services? Do you want to understand what the difference between Sales, Trading and Investment Banking is? Finance 201 will take a deeper look at Careers in the Financial Services Industry and will give you some tips on what to expect when conducting a job search for these careers.

5) Finding Your FOCUS

November 18, 2014, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

This workshop will be held in NVC 8-160.

Are you concerned about choosing a major and or career? This workshop will help you Find your FOCUS. This hands on session will walk you through FOCUS 2 Online Career and Education Planning System. Come discover how the career assessments, up to date industry information and “what can I do with a Major in X” tools on FOCUS 2 will help you successfully navigate your college and career journey.

6) RESUME WEBINAR: FIXING UP YOUR JOB SEARCH TOOLKIT

November 19, 2014, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

2-190 NVC

Get ideas about how to give your resume a face lift and fix up your job search toolkit. Discover how to write a results-oriented resume and cover letter that reflect your relevant experience, abilities, and accomplishments. Find out how to present yourself on paper when filling out online applications, sending thank you notes, and more.

7) Build Confidence! Improving Your Interpersonal Skills II

November 19, 2014, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

2-190 NVC

Part 2 of 2 Build Confidence Workshops: This workshop focuses on the “what to” say and the “verbal content” in interpersonal skills. Wonder how others get ahead or appear to be confident when it is so hard for you? Learn the importance of interpersonal and communication skills. Learn effective strategies to build confidence. Being more assertive helps you in your interviews and job search as well as in school and in your social life.

Upcoming Workshops: November 5

Please make sure to RSVP on STARR Search to guarantee a seat!

1) Mandatory On-Campus Recruiting Workshop

November 06, 2014, 12:30 pm – 2 pm

2-190 NVC

A program designed to help JUNIORS & SENIORS get a jumpstart on their careers.

Attend this event and get information on:

o The on-campus recruiting program
o Effective Job search strategies/presented by corporate representative

*** Attendance at this event qualifies you for on-campus recruiting ***

NOTE, THE EVENT STARTS PROMPTLY. LATECOMERS WILL NOT BE ADMITTED

2) Thinking and Speaking on Your Feet

November 06, 2014, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

3-160 NVC

Guest Speaker: Target

Learn tips on how to create speeches. The recruiter will cover structure, outline, and content as well as how to present. This is an interactive workshop.

3) Networking 101: Making Connections

November 06, 2014, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

2-190 NVC

Networking is one of the most powerful yet often under-utilized strategies in a job search. Learn the tools to develop and nurture a network of professional contacts so that you can find your next job like a pro and uncover the hidden job market. Discover the secrets of effective networking in this workshop, including how to develop and maintain a networking relationship, and utilizing social media for your networking needs. Students will have the opportunity to practice their networking skills.

4) Writing Winning Resumes

November 10, 2014, 1:00 pm – 2:30pm

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.

5) WEBINAR: Is Anyone Listening to You at Work? How to enhance your listening skills and improve workplace morale and productivity

November 11, 2014, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Listening is rarely taught in school. We teach reading and writing and public speaking, but it is assumed that everyone knows how to listen. Ironically, we spend the majority of our day listening to others and don’t do it very well. Join this webinar to learn the barriers we face to effective listening and the steps we can take to improve your listening skills at work.

6) Social Media-Mini Workshop: Blogs

November 11, 2014, 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm

2-190 NVC

Social Media Minis are 30-minute workshops developed to give you an intensive brief seminar in the topic so that you can walk away with tried and true tips that you can apply immediately to enhance your social media presence for career purposes.

Learn about how you can use a blog to brand yourself, give yourself exposure beyond your current reach and establish some critical credentials no matter what field you’re in.

7) Social Media-Mini Workshop: Twitter

November 11, 2014, 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm

2-190 NVC

Twitter followers, hashtags, and lists may be the kick start you need.
From beginning to advanced users of Twitter, get your Twitter account working overtime for you in finding job and internship opportunities.
You are literally a tweet away from finding your dream opportunity.

8) Making the Most of Your Internship

November 11, 2014, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

2-190 NVC
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!**

9) WEBINAR: PERSONAL BRANDING AND CREATING YOUR PERFECT PITCH

November 12, 2014, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

This webinar will highlight the importance of virtual and in-person personal branding. Attendees will learn how to create and fine-tune a personal pitch for successful networking and to develop a strong and consistent personal brand.

10) Cover Letters & Other Business Correspondence

November 12, 2014, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

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.