Career Development Office - Senior Compass

September 4, 2007

In This Issue
  1. Welcome Back Seniors
  2. Special CDO Programs for Seniors
  3. Career Development Events
  4. Special Announcements/Opportunities
  5. Employer Presentations On Campus
  6. Early Job Application Deadlines- Resume Referral and On Campus Interview

1. WELCOME BACK SENIORS!

The Career Development Office (CDO) is located at BMC in the Campus Center, 2nd Floor, and at HC in Stokes 300. We are here to assist you as you develop your plans for after graduation, whether it be grad school or a full time job. Be sure to check the OCEAN calendar for up to date information on CDO happenings. We look forward to working with you this year!

2. SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS

Senior Start-Up
Overview of CDO services for seniors and OCEAN - (Online Career Exploration and Networking) web based system. Includes Recruiting Orientation REQUIRED to use the OCEAN system to submit applications, and eventually, schedule interviews.

  • Thursday September 6, 2007, HC, Stokes Auditorium, 7:30pm
  • Monday September 10, 2007, BMC, Carpenter B21, 6pm

Recruiting Orientation (required for participation in recruiting program)
Recruiting Orientation provides seniors with the foundation for a successful experience in the recruiting program. The fundamentals of a job search are discussed, and training provided for use of CDO's "OCEAN" (Online Career Exploration And Networking) web based system. While all seniors may "Browse" OCEAN, training is REQUIRED to use the system to submit applications, and eventually, schedule interviews.

ALL SENIORS wishing to participate in the Recruiting Program, including On Campus Interviews, Resume Referrals, City-Based Recruiting Days, and the Coast To Coast Virtual Fair in the Spring Semester, are required to complete one during their senior year.

If you cannot attend one of the Senior Orientaitons, you should complete the orientation at www.haverford.edu/cdo/students/orientation.html . Please note that you will be activated within 48 hours after completing.

EARLY SLAC PROGRAMS (Selective Liberal Arts Consortium): http://slac.erecruiting.com (You must attend a Recruiting Orientation in order to apply).

Finance/Consulting Resume Book
Requirements: Internship/experience in finance or consulting, Minimum GPA of 3.4, SAT/ or ACT scores on resume, relevant course work, and leadership experience. Students should have their resume reviewed by CDO before apply. Deadline: Sunday, Sept. 16.

First Look: Early Resume Referral deadline for business/finance jobs. Deadline 9/25/07. Participating organizations include Bain and Co. and Harris Williams & Co.

3. CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS For a complete listing of all CDO events, visit calendar in OCEAN.

  • WRITING EFFECTIVE RESUMES WORKSHOP
    9/18/07, BMC, Dorothy Vernon Room in Haffner Hall, 12pm
  • BMC PRE-LAW APPLICANT WORKSHOP
    9/18/07, BMC, Campus Center 200, 4:30pm
  • Pre Law Advising for BMC students available at the BMC Career Development Office. Schedule an appointment with Jane Finkle, BMC Pre Law Advisor, 610 526-5174
  • WALKINS
    Stop by either CDO between for quick, 10-minute questions. No appointment necessary. 3-4 PM, Monday - Friday
  • RESUME REVIEWS
    Have your resume reviewed by a Career Counselor! Drop your resume off at the CDO.

4. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS/OPPORTUNITIES

Valuable career development programs that are not part of on campus recruiting.

  • CREATIVE INDUSTRIES CAREER FAIR, Philadelphia 9/20/07, 11am - 3pm, World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut Street Pre-Registration Required. www.ipphila.com
  • JOB FAIRS FOR JAPANESE-ENGLISH BILINGUAL STUDENTS
  • INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DELEGATIONS TO RWANDA AND EL SALVADOR Through Global Youth Connect. Deadline: 9/21/07 www.globalyouthconnect.org/participate
  • OUT FOR UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS CONFERENCE October 5-6, NYC. GLBT undergraduate students learn how other "out" professionals have dealt with same issues. Panelists share insider knowledge about if, when, and how to come out in different professional situations, as well as strategies used to investigate companies GLBT policies before joining new organization. Conference will also serve as high-impact recruiting pipeline into investment banking and management consulting. Please register early to be considered for a limited number of scholarships that may cover travel and accommodation. www.outforbusiness.com

5. EMPLOYER/GRAD SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS ON CAMPUS Find out more about these employers by going to OCEAN.

  • TEACH FOR AMERICA: 9/12/07 at HC
    Sign up to schedule a half hour time to chat with Emily Bobel, former corps member and current Recruitment Director. E-mail Emily directly at emily.bobel@teachforamerica.org
  • CLEAN WATER ACTION INFO TABLES: 9/14/07
    BMC, Campus Center Main Lounge, 11am - 12:30pm HC, Dining Center Foyer, 12:30pm - 2pm
  • JOHNS HOPKINS-NANJING CENTER 9/19/07, BMC, CC200, 6:30pm

6. EARLY DEADLINES

Visit OCEAN for details and to apply. You must complete a Recruiting Orientation during this academic year to apply. All applications are due on OCEAN by 11:59pm.

  • BEAR STEARNS: Sunday, 9/9/07
    Analyst, Submit resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript
  • PHILADELPHIA TEACHING FELLOWS: Wednesday, 9/12/07
    Teachers in Philadelphia
  • * WOMEN IN CONSULTING DAY IN NYC APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday 9/12/07
    Sponsored by Mercer Human Resource Consulting, Oliver Wyman, and NERA Economic Consulting Event is 10/3/07 in NYC. Women only. Details in OCEAN. Submit resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript.
  • FINANCIAL SERVICES & CONSULTING RESUME BOOK APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday 9/16/07
    Sponsored by Selective Liberal Arts Consortium, of which BMC/HC are members. Reaching out to financial services & consulting firms by sending resume books to Human Resources departments & alumni contacts. Requirements:
    1. An internship/experience in finance or consulting.
    2. Include your GPA on your resume (Minimum GPA of 3.4), SAT/ or ACT scores, relevant course work, leadership experience.
    3. Have your resume reviewed by the Career Center before you apply.
    • TO APPLY: http://slac.erecruiting.com
    • In Consortium's online system, click on "Jobs & Internships Search" on top bar - or go to calendar for September.
    • Job titles for resume books are: "Financial Services Resume Book 2007-2008 - seniors" and "Consulting Resume Book 2007-2008 - seniors".
    • You may include your resume in both resume books.
  • FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF NEW YORK ON CAMPUS INTERVIEWS (PRE-SELECTED)
    Deadline: Wednesday, 9/19/07. Rotational Analyst, Assistant Bank Examiner, Junior Business Support Analyst, Reports Analyst, Research Associate. Submit resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript.