< Bi-College Career Development Office

January 17, 2012

1.CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR SENIORS

* CAREER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE (CDO)
The CDO has all the tools you need for planning your future beyond graduation. The CDO is located in two convenient locations – at BMC in the Campus Center,202, and at HC in Stokes 300. The CDO staff are here to assist as you develop your plans for after graduation - whether it is grad school or a full time job. This is a great time to get your resume ready for the busy recruiting season ahead and the CDO highly recommends that you have your resume reviewed before applying. Be sure to check our online recruiting system called OCEAN, it has a calendar for up-to-date information on CDO happenings. Don't worry if your career goals are not fine-tuned yet; we are here to help you wherever you are in your career search. We look forward to working with you!

*Online Recruiting Tutorial (available anytime)
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, and the Selective Liberal Arts Consortium events such as Coast-To-Coast Virtual Fair and the Science Resume Book, are required to complete one during their senior year.

If you have not yet completed one this year, you should complete orientation at http://www.haverford.edu/cdo/students/orientation.html . **Please note that you will be activated within 48 hours after completing. **

* ONLINE WORKSHOPS: JOB SEARCH, RESUME, INTERVIEWING, & GRAD SCHOOL
View a CDO workshop from the comfort of your computer at any time!

* WALK-IN APPOINTMENTS
Stop by either CDO between for quick, 10-minute career or graduate school 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.

* NETWORK NEWS
Full Time Jobs Newsletter, many submitted by alumnae/i.
Updated every other week throughout entire year.
Seniors are encouraged to begin checking this password protected jobs
newsletter specifically for BMC and HC alumnae/i now and after graduation
for job leads.
http://www.haverford.edu/cdo/alum/
Username: netnews
Password: bluebus

2.CAREER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE SPONSORED EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS:

For a complete listing of all CDO events, visit the calendar in OCEAN.

* NOYCE TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR MATH & SCIENCE
Scholarships for BMC & HC students/alumni majoring in math, biology, physics, chemistry and environmental science with a commitment to teach two years in a high need school in the Philadelphia area.
Scholarships available to help you make the difference for yourself and others!
Extended Deadline: March 2, 2012
Go to http://www.brynmawr.edu/noyce/

Extern Program
Gain experience in a career field of interest by shadowing an alumna/us over spring break. Offerings & applications available in CDO.
Applications due 1/25.

Alternative Spring Break offered by Campus Philly. Apply by Jan. 27.

3. EMPLOYER AND GRADUATE SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS

Find out more about these employers by going to OCEAN.Be sure to check the online calendar in OCEAN for any additions or changes to our events


  • Law School Application Process Information Session,
    Presented by Hofstra School of Law Monday, January 23, 2012, 6:30 pm, BMC, Campus Center 200
  • City Year Information Session
    Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 6:30 pm, HC, Dining Center, Bryn Mawr Room
  • Philly Fellows Information Session
    Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 6:30 pm, HC, TBA

4.APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS

In order to apply you must complete an Online Recruiting Tutorial at least 2 business days before the deadline and during the current academic year. All applications are due on OCEAN at by 11:59pm on deadline date. Everything requires a resume. Other items indicated below. L= Cover Letter, T= Transcript, R= References, W=Writing Sample

DEADLINE: Thursday, January 26, 2012 Trillium Trading, Equity Trader, L

5. APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR RESUME REFERRALS

In order to apply you must complete an Online Recruiting Tutorial at least 2 business days before the deadline and during the current academic year.
All applications are due on OCEAN at by 11:59pm on deadline date.
Everything requires a resume.
Other items indicated below. L= Cover Letter, T= Transcript, R= References, W= Writing sample

  • DEADLINE: Friday, January 20, 2012
    Coro Fellows in Public Affairs, A with Essay, R.
  • DEADLINE: Sunday January 22, 2012
    Vizion Group Inc.
    Fundraising/Special Events Intern - Spring 2012, L, T, R, W
    Social Media Intern - Spring 2012, L, T, R, W
    Marketing Intern - Spring 2012, L, T, R, W
  • DEADLINE: Tuesday January 31, 2012
    Philly Fellows, A with Essays, R, T

    * ONLINE RECRUITING TUTORIAL (available anytime)
    REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION IN RECRUITING PROGRAM EACH ACADEMIC YEAR
    A convenient Online Recruiting Tutorial provides seniors with the foundation for a successful experience in the Recruiting Program, including On Campus Interviews and Resume Referrals. 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, the online tutorial is REQUIRED to use the system to submit applications, and eventually, schedule interviews.
    ALL SENIORS must complete the online tutorial this year before participating in the Recruiting Program.
    **Please note that you will be activated within 48 hours after completing. *

    6.Gap Year Opportunities

    Convenient listing and upcoming deadlines! Click on Gap Year Programs
    Including:

  • Princeton in Asia, Deadline 12/1;
  • Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals, Deadline 12/1

    7. BE IN THE KNOW...LIKE THE CDO (ON FACEBOOK)

    Join CDO's Facebook community "The CDO". Our page provides discussion about careers/grad/prof school topics, fun items, and timely updates.

    The info listed is presented by the Career Development Office of Bryn Mawr & Haverford Colleges as a service to our users.
    The inclusion of this info should not be construed as an endorsement of the organizations.
    Applicants are strongly encouraged to research all employers.