Upcoming Workshops & Events: April 14 – 20, 2015

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

1) WEBINAR SERIES: HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE CUNY BIG APPLE JOB FAIR

April 14, 2015, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

WEBINAR SERIES: HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE CUNY BIG APPLE JOB FAIR

Receive helpful tips about how to effectively prepare for the next job fair you attend. Hear about the most successful techniques for following up and ensuring a winning effort in all of your career fair connections. The Big Apple Job Fair is scheduled for Friday, April 17th.

2) WEBINAR SERIES: HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE CUNY BIG APPLE JOB FAIR

April 14, 2015, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

WEBINAR SERIES: HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE CUNY BIG APPLE JOB FAIR

3) Job Search Boot Camp

April 15, 2015, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

2-190 NVC

Week 2 of a 6 week series:

Seniors and recent alumni (1-3 years postgrad) who are seeking employment may join this weekly group to learn about the most effective job search methods, ask questions, and engage in activities to enhance their skills. Each week covers different aspects of the job search process, so participants are encouraged to attend all or as many sessions as possible.

4) Big Apple Job Fair Success Strategies

April 15, 2015, 1:00 pm – 2:30pm

2-190 NVC

Are you planning to participate in the Big Apple Job Fair on Friday, April 17th? If so, be sure to attend this Career Fair Success Strategies Workshop, co-sponsored by Golden Key and the Starr Career Development Center, to get a Competitive Edge!

Every year the SCDC co-sponsors the Big Apple Job Fair with the other CUNY Schools to offer companies a unique opportunity to meet CUNY students and for students to engage in preliminary interviews and acquire information about companies. At this workshop, participants will learn how to make the most of a career fair, including how to prepare, what to wear, techniques to use, and how to follow up with companies afterward.

5) Secrets to a Successful Job & Internship Search

April 15, 2015, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

2-190 NVC

Many of you come to the STARR Career Development Center because you are not sure how to get started on your job or internship search, are feeling overwhelmed by the process, or have been applying but haven’t yet found the right internship or post-graduation opportunity. We can help! We work with students to break the job search down into smaller steps, set goals for their search and learn how to tackle them. Whether you haven’t thought much about what you would like to do for this summer or after graduation, have already decided and just need help getting there, or are somewhere in between, this workshop is for you.
In this interactive workshop you will:
• Learn about the elements of a successful job search
• Set goals for your own job search
• Come away with resources to help you achieve the goals you’ve set

6) LinkedIn 101: LinkedIn Profile Development

April 16, 2015, 12:30 pm –2:00 pm

2-190 NVC

Did you know that there are 70K+ Baruch alumni on LinkedIn? With over 250 million professionals on LinkedIn, LinkedIn is one of the most powerful online professional resources and an easy way for you to connect with alumni and industry professionals. Join this workshop to learn how to develop your profile and make it stand out.

At the end of the workshop, you have the opportunity to take a professional headshot.

7) Networking Etiquette

April 16, 2015, 12:30 pm –2:30 pm

14-250 NVC

Hear from Terri Thompson, Owner of Terri Thompson Presents, and learn the 4 golden rules of Networking.

Hear about the do’s and don’ts and put them into practice!

Light refreshments will be provided.

8) Mandatory On Campus Recruiting Workshop

April 16, 2015, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

2-190 NVC

9) The CUNY Big Apple Job & Internship Fair

April 17, 2015, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

This CUNY event will be held at the River Pavilion and Galleria, Jacob Javits Center, Manhattan
(Enter at 11th Avenue between 34th and 35th Streets)

For more information about the career fair and attending employers go to:

Information for CUNY Students/Alumni

10) Cover Letters and Other Business Correspondence

April 20, 2015, 2:00 pm –3:30 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

How to Get Ahead: The Journey of Obtaining an Internship

By Samantha Bendernagel, Peer for Career

It was my sophomore year at Baruch, and I was starting to feel a bit left out. All my friends had internships, and there I was, second year into college with no experience pertaining to my field. I decided that it was finally time to take my future into my own hands. I was determined to get that perfect summer internship!

First, I revised my resume by going onto the STARR Career Development Center’s website and referencing their resume packet. Next on the list was my LinkedIn account. I updated all of my information and did my best not to regurgitate everything on my resume. However, I made sure not to spare any of my accomplishments. “No longer restricted to one page,” I thought.

Finally it came time for the hard part, which was actually finding an internship. I logged onto my STARR Search account and checked for the following: Was it paid, and if so, how much? Was it part-time or full-time? What was the start and end date? Where was it located/how long would my commute be? Did I fit their criteria? Did they fit mine?

Eventually, I found a company that I deemed a good fit. It was exactly what I wanted—a hands-on learning environment where I’d be given my own projects and responsibilities. Not to mention, it was paid! I then went onto the company’s website and conducted further research. Based on their job description and the additional information I found, I wrote them a personalized cover letter where I expressed my interest for the position and explained how I could contribute to their program.

I emailed my files to the hiring manager and hoped for the best. Although the experience was intimidating, I learned a lot about the application process. Regardless of whether I was to hear back not, I was proud of myself for what I had accomplished.

One week later, I received an email back! They were impressed with my credentials as well as my knowledge of the company. My interview is next week…wish me luck!

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

The Importance of Thank You Notes

(As published in the Ticker, http://ticker.baruchconnect.com/article/career-spotlight-week-7/)

By Mahir Khan, Peer for Career

The benefits of sending a thank you note are numerous because there are many things you are conveying to your potential employer. By sending a thank you note, you are leaving a positive impression with the recruiter, highlighting important skills you possess, and reminding them once again why you would be an outstanding recruit for their company.

Thank you notes should be utilized frequently, whether it is sent after an interview or following a networking event or speaker presentation. They can be a valuable opportunity to ask for additional contacts within the company that may be able to speak with you, furthering your networking efforts. In this way, a thank you note may provide you with your next informational or professional interview.

Sometimes there is confusion around whether thank you notes should be emailed or sent in the mail. While sending a thank you note by mail is more personal, email has the enormous advantage of being instantaneous. This is important because it is always advised to have the letter sent within 24 – 48 hours.