Upcoming Workshops & Events: April 21 – 30, 2015

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

1) CIS Career Panel

April 21, 2015, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

2-125 NVC

What to know which employers are hiring students with a degree in CIS?
Come and network with representatives from:
• BlackRock
• Uncubed
• Credit Suisse
• Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

2) Researching Companies

April 21, 2015, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

2-190 NVC

Research can mean the difference between knowing enough to apply and knowing enough to actually lock down a job. Come to this workshop and learn about how to improve your research skills.

3) Job Search Boot Camp

April 22, 2015, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

2-190 NVC

Week 3 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) Government and Non Profit Career Panel

April 22, 2015, 4:30 pm – 6:00pm

2-125 NVC

Thinking about a career in government and nonprofit? Great! Learn how you can build a rewarding and financially successful career working in the public sector from professionals who are doing so.

5) Mastering the Job Interview: Basic

April 23, 2015, 1:00 pm – 2:30 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.

6) Making the Most of Your Internship

April 23, 2015, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

14-230 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!**
7) Using LinkedIn for Your Job Search

April 27, 2015, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

2-190 NVC

LinkedIn is a powerful tool when you’re job hunting. With 95% of companies using LinkedIn to identify intern and full time candidates, it is essential that you know how to successfully navigate this social media platform. Come to this workshop and learn how to use LinkedIn to identify job and internship postings. We will also share useful tips on how to connect with recruiters, hiring managers, Baruch alumni and industry professionals through LinkedIn.

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

8) Financial Literacy

April 28, 2015, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

2-190 NVC

How financially savvy are you? Do your spending habits allow you to save money and enjoy your college life? This workshopis for students who want to begin creating a stable and successful financial future now. Students will perform exercises to begin constructing a spending plan and choose the best credit card deal. This workshop will teach you the basics of budgeting, utilizing credit wisely, and protecting your identity.

9) Job Search Boot Camp

April 29, 2015, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

2-190 NVC

Week 4 of a 6 week series:

10) Mastering the Job Interview-Advanced

April 29, 2015, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

2-190 NVC

This workshop is designed primarily for juniors and seniors who have attended the basic interviewing workshops and desire more intensive training. It focuses on the second interview or the site interview, the group interview and strategies for success in behavioral type interviews. (Basic Interviewing is not a pre-requisite)

11) What are YOU Worth? Salary Negotiation

April 29, 2015, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

2-190 NVC

Although discussing salary can be a nerve-wracking experience, it is important to understand the value of your experience so you neither get paid too little for your work nor make yourself too expensive as a candidate. Join us as we will share tips on how to review a job offer, information regarding benefits and strategies to negotiate your salary effectively.

11) Arts and Sciences Career Panel

April 30, 2015, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

14-270 NVC

Wondering what you can do with a degree in Liberal Arts? Then join the discussion and hear from professionals who have used their liberal arts background to work in all sectors including corporate and public.

12) Moody’s Corporation and Harlem RBI-From Classroom to Cubicle: Maximizing Your Work Experience

April 30, 2015, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

2-190 NVC

Join this workshop to come and learn the do’s and don’ts of your internship or job after graduation. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how to prepare for a job, sharpen your networking skills, how to get noticed for all the right reasons and get the most out of the start of your professional experiences. We will discuss tips and tricks on how to maximize every opportunity you get in college and thereafter to help you succeed in your career.

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:

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!