Exploring Internships

INTERNSHIPS…Although sometimes it is hard to find an internship that fits...It is worth the time it takes applying, and searching. There are many places to find internships, here are two I use:

1. The Baldwin-Wallace College Career Network, here you can find a listing of internships, a brief description of the company, requirements such as major or experience.

2. Clevelandintern.net is similar to the BWCN but the job posting are not postings called directly to our office, but they include a lot of Cleveland Area companies that have available positions.

I created an account with Clevelandintern.net three years ago, I forgot I had an account with Clevelandintern.net, but this past summer 2010 I got a call from a company who reviewed my resume and called me for an interview. Unfortunately their schedule conflicted with mine because I was taking classes in the summer, but the point is I got an interview without even applying to the job. This is a great tool because many companies in the Cleveland Area are searching this database looking for candidates and resumes and setting up interviews.

To me…Internships are important…not only because they are a resume booster…You can gain hands on experience…apply in classroom learning…test drive to see if you like the career path… and learn from a professional environment...

If you leave a positive, lasting impression on your supervisor it can sometimes lead to a full-time position, or can provide great recommendations.

If you need a little more direction in seeking internships you can attend an Exploring Internship Workshop which will help you learn strategies for searching, applying and securing an internship.

Exploring Internship Workshop:

· September 30, 2010 11:45-12:45 p.m. Kamm 106

· November 11, 2010 11:45-12:45 p.m. Sandstone I

Grad School Fair and Grad School

When I was starting out at B-W, I was a Business Administration major. After much thought, I decided I needed to be more specific in what I wanted my career to be and I chose Accounting. I chose Accounting for several reasons: I was interested in the 3/2 Program which allows me to get my Bachelor’s and Master’s in 5 years and also obtain 150 credit hours to sit for the CPA Exam. I actually apply this spring for the 3/2 program and am doing it because:


1. Grad school is a great for me to further my education;
a. I sometimes say… “Well, I have to go through more school, but essentially it is a 1-2 year investment with a high return.”

2. Grad school will help me increase my earning power once I enter the workforce
a. I can’t say no to that!

3. Grad school will increase my knowledge of my career field
a. Once I get out into the workforce I will want to perform at a high level and understanding my career field in-depth is a fast way to excel amongst my peers.

So now begins the process of applying…wish me luck!

On-Campus Recruitment in Career Services

As an English and Spanish major, I know that I will not be partaking in much on-campus recruiting in Career Services. By working here for over a year, however, I have observed several things from students during on-campus recruitment that I would like to share with those of you who may participate in the recruitment process.

I have noticed that it's always important for students to arrive early. The employers and recruiters always are! I remember one student who arrived only about five minutes early, and everyone in Career Services was panicking because he had to fill out paperwork beforehand. It just looks like you're really excited about the position if you arrive early and prepared!

It also looks like you're ready for a career when you dress up for on-campus recruiters. Although recruiting on-campus may seem more informal than having an interview in an employer's office, you should always dress for the job you want. Seeing students dress casually around campus and then seeing students dress in the most professional clothing is quite a contrast and sometimes it's hard to believe it's the same person I saw wearing sweatpants the day before!

All in all, on-campus recruitment is a convenient way for students to proactively seek the job they want. And although it's conveniently located right in our office, it should still be approached with the same professionalism as an off-campus interview.

IT IS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN...

Welcome back students of Baldwin-Wallace College. I hope you all had a great summer and you are ready for the upcoming year.

Here in Career Services we have a lot of exciting news for you all. If you are not familiar with us we are located in Bonds (Room 104). We are here to help you find that internship or future job opportunity. We want to give you a solid foundation when it comes to your future. We offer many Resume Writing Clinics, Exploring Internship Workshops, and one on one Resume Critique with one of our very helpful Career Advisors, along with many other events.

First thing that is essential to do is make sure you have a B-W Career Network Account set-up and Updated. Being signed up with our B-W Career Network gives you the ability to see our calendar and the many upcoming events, look at internship and job postings, and gives you access to all the great tools available to you, so YOU can potentially find that internship or job.

STEPS TO GET INVOLVED IN CAREER SERVICES

• CREATE YOUR B-W CAREER NETWORK ACCOUNT (THE B-W CAREER NETWORK WEBSITE)

• ATTEND A RESUME WRITING CLINIC

• COME TO CAREER SERVICES AND SCHEDULE A ONE ON ONE APPOINTMENT WITH ONE OF THE CAREER ADVISORS

• ALWAYS KEEP YOUR B-W CAREER NETWORK ACCOUNT UPDATED

• ALWAYS KEEP AN EYE ON THE CALENDER FOR ANY UPCOMING EVENTS

EXCITING UPCOMING EVENTS AND DATES

• (SEPTEMBER 9TH) EXPLORING INTERNSHIPS WORKSHOP

• (OCTOBER 5TH) GRADUATE SCHOOL FAIR

• (NOVEMBER 4TH) CAREER AND INTERNSHIP EXPO

HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON…

SPRING 2010 semester is officially over!!!

On behalf of everyone in Career Services, we would like to wish all B-W students a safe summer.

To all graduating Seniors: We wish you the best of luck with all your future endeavors. Be sure to fill out the Post Graduation Survey and don’t forget Career Services is here to help you after you have graduated.

We are committed to the success of our current students and alumni. Make sure to utilize your summertime wisely: Use it to take classes or intern and, of course, to relax. We want to thank you all for using our services, attending our special programs and our workshops. We hope you have learned and found them useful. We invite returning students to visit Career Services next fall to find out what we have to offer and how you can benefit. We are dedicated to providing services to help every student through the journey to career success. Until next year, have a great summer!

Jobs for the Future

Ever wonder what you'll be doing over for the next 10 years or so? Odds are you won't be doing the same thing you're doing now. In fact, the job you may have in the future may not even exist today. Take a look at the following websites to see which industries are worth considering for the future based on employment growth and which industries are declining.

Hot Jobs for the Future

60 Jobs that will Rock the Future

Industries with the Fastest and Biggest Growth

The Next Decade's Growth Industries

Top 10 Green Jobs for the Future

And if you're still curious about what career path to go down after graduation, make an appointment with Career Services or explore the B-W Career Network.

The Economy and Green Jobs

Throughout U.S. history we have experienced eras in time such as “The Industrial Revolution” and with the most recent recession we are commencing a new era; the era of “Sustainability,” so to speak. The U.S. Government has invested billions of dollars into green energy and sustainable resources. The industry is on the boom and there is an increasing demand within the field. Case in point, Baldwin-Wallace College has implemented a new major founded on Sustainability to better equip students for an increasingly sustainable world. They have also had a wind turbine installed on campus. It is the new trend of the era to “GO GREEN.” Companies are now resulting to hiring Energy Auditors, Scientists, and Engineers to assist them in “going green” and making sure they are doing all in their power to be sustainable. April 22, 2010 marks the 40th Earth Day which helps to promote sustainability and conservation of the Earth’s resources; I highly encourage all to not only consider their impact on the Earth and how they can become more sustainable as individuals, but to also consider a “green job” in your field.
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