Get prepared for the Career & Internship Expo!

Each year Baldwin-Wallace Career Services works to bring our alumni and current students a great event that can benefit everyone in one way or another. This year has come up fast, and we are excited to be hosting the 2011 Career & Internship Expo in Lou Higgins Rec Center on Thursday, November 3rd, 2011.

The Expo will be held from 5:30-8PM and professional dress is required. For examples of what professional clothing looks like, take a peek at the displays in front of the Candy Counter in the Union or check out some great tips from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. (Additionally, Virginia Tech also has some nice tips you can find here.)

Over 70 employers will be attending, including our fantastic sponsors:
American Greetings Corporation, Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc., DDR Corp., Edgepark Medical Supplies, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Equity Trust Company, Fastenal, Hyland Software, Inc., Jenne Distributors, Meyer Distributing Company, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Park Place Technologies, Quicken Loans, Skylight Financial Group, Westfield Insurance

So what can you do to help you be prepared? Here are some helpful tips:
• Pre-register on B-W Career Network before Wednesday, November 2nd.
• Create/Tune-up your resume.
• Work on your “elevator speech”, or a 30 second pitch that describes yourself and your goals to a perspective employer.
• Print copies of your resume to possibly hand out/leave with employers.
• Know what employers are attending & make a list of the employers you would like to meet.
• Research the employers you plan to meet.
• Attend programs held by Career Services to help you with your prep.

How to Prepare for a Career Fair Tuesday, November 1
6 - 8 pm Student Union, Sandstone 3

Resumania for all Majors Wednesday, November 2
3 - 5 pm Career Services, 104 Bonds

Express Lanes (Walk-in Advising):
Mondays 1 - 3 pm Recreation Center, Tressel Lounge
Tuesdays 9 - 11 am Kamm, 1st Floor Snack Room
(There will be no Express Lanes this Thursday, so make sure you get to one of the other dates if you need to have your resume looked over.)

For more information you can visit BWCN or contact Career Services at 440.826.2101 | email career@bw.edu

JOBS IN DEMAND: Computer Science & Digital Media TONIGHT!!!

Looking for an exciting opportunity to gain insights into industries that are HOT right here in NE Ohio?
Come to the Jobs In Demand Series: Computer Science & Digital Media, TONIGHT, Oct. 25

Learn from experts in these industries and network with professionals from companies such as Sherwin Williams, FirstEnergy, OEConnection, and more!

What are you waiting for? Don't miss out on this great opportunity! All majors are welcome!!

Jobs in Demand: Computer Science & Digital Media
TONIGHT, Tuesday, October 25
4-5:30 pm
Student Union, Sandstone 3

Studying Abroad Opens the Door to the Rest of the World!

With the end of the semester approaching fast, have you thought about what other experiences you want to gain while you are at B-W? Getting involved and pursuing developmental experiences are important and can be extremely rewarding later on in life. Here at B-W there are numerous opportunities available for students to take part in.

Mark Twain once said, “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” There are infinite possibilities available to you in college that can change the way you think and act, and studying abroad is just one way to explore, dream, and discover.

Studying abroad is the process of pursuing academic coursework in a different country. For those looking to take the plunge, there are many types of excursions to choose from. There are typical semester and year-long experiences available throughout the school year and over the summer, but here at B-W, there are also options for shorter trips. These shorter trips, which are generally faculty-led, can range from 2-weeks to 1 month. The Study Abroad Office here at B-W can give you more details on types of trips, locations, and what academic programs are available.

Not only does study abroad allow you to travel, but the experience exposes you to different perspectives and ways of life. While your comfort zone may be challenged, you will gain insights into worlds you know little about and develop friendships that will last a lifetime. But the rewards don’t stop there. A study abroad experience can be influential on a resume and provide you with a new outlook on your job search or career path.

Studying abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that can shape the way you live your life.

So are you ready to expand your knowledge base, meet new people and see what the world has to offer? Then why not talk with the study abroad office and see what experiences are in store for you!

Internships

I personally consider internships to be just as important as going to class. Being inside of a classroom and listening to your professor explain what it would be like to work in a particular field is one thing; actually working in your field of choice and gaining knowledge from applying those learned skills is completely different! Not only do internships provide you with that extra experience, it also builds your resume which helps you to stand out above your peers. Students can make an appointment with an advisor to have a 30 minute session for a resume review or to answer any other career related questions. Career Services offers Exploring Internships Workshops to help students who are searching for internhips. In addition,

Exploring Internships Workshops:

Wednesday, October 26
12 - 1pm, Kamm 132

To schedule a individualized 30 minute appointment with a Career Advisor, call our office at 440-826-2101 or stop by Bonds, Room 104.

What do PNC, Progressive Insurance, & J.P. Morgan have in common?

They will all be @ B-W TONIGHT, Wednesday, October 12 for the 2nd Installment of the Jobs in Demand Series!

Jobs in Demand: Finance, Insurance, & Banking
TONIGHT, Wednesday, October 12
Kamm 107
4:00 - 5:30 pm

Learn from experts in the Finance, Insurance, & Banking industries and discover great opportunities & jobs right here in NE Ohio!

Express Yourself With A Resume and Cover Letter!

Want an internship? Looking for a job? Not sure if your resume is up to par? Career Services is the place for you. While resumes may seem easy to set up, you may be missing the mark on how to make yourself stand out from the rest of the working world.

You really want to be up-to-date on what different companies and organizations are looking for when applying for a job. This is where Career Services steps in. We have a ton of resources for all students to help you get started on building your resume.

Don’t have a resume and want to showcase your unique skills and experiences? Then come to one of our Resume Writing clinics. It is a great opportunity for first year students, or upperclassman to know more about how to start and update a resume.

The dates for upcoming our Resume Writing Clinics are: 

• Wednesday, October 19th in the Union Sandstone 1 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm
• Thursday, October 27th in Kamm 106 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm
• Wednesday November 16th in Ritter 101 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm

If you are unable to attend one of these clinics, then stop by our Express Lanes, which take place every week! They are fifteen minute sessions with a Career Advisor, who can look over your resume, give you advice on what to add or change, or tips on how to organize it. You can find the Express Lanes times on your Blackboard site under your Career Services link. Once there, check out the Career Services Fall Calendar.

Another great source is setting up an appointment with one of our awesome advisors in the Career Services office. They love meeting new students, and want to help B-W students succeed in finding a job or internship. Be sure to have a resume ready no matter what shape it’s in. Your resume can only get better.

But enough talk about resumes. When applying for a job or internship, a lot of organizations may also want a cover letter from you. If you do not know what a cover letter is, let me explain. It is a brief description of who you are, what your experiences have been in that field, and why you are interested in the job or internship. It is basically a quick bio for an employer to find out more about you and what you can offer as an employee. Having a strong cover letter will really help you to be remembered when it comes to interviewing. You can also come into our office for an appointment to go over your cover letter.

Remember it is never too late to build your resume or start on a cover letter. With great resources at B-W, you will be prepared with a flawless resume and cover letter to land the job or internship you really want.

GRAD SCHOOL FAIR TONIGHT!

Thinking about Graduate School?

 Be sure to attend the Grad School Fair TONIGHT, Tuesday, Oct. 4!
College and university recruiters from over 100 graduate programs will be on hand to talk to you about application requirements, program details, and can answer any questions you may have! Dress is business casual.

3rd Annual Grad School Fair
TONIGHT, Tuesday, October 4
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Center for Innovation & Growth (CIG)

Don't miss out on this great opportunity! For a complete list of schools and graduate programs being represented at the fair, visit the B-W Blackboard site: https://bb.bw.edu/