Recharge

I have just returned from a week long relaxing vacation abroad visiting family.  I know many of you may not have an opportunity to travel abroad, but as Spring Break approaches and you reconnect with friends and family try to remember to reconnect with you.  Take time to reflect on what is important, and why you chose Hofstra University.  Make sure you invest time in doing things that "power up" your battery. Think about what happens to your cell phone when you forget to charge it or you forget to change the oil in your car; the phone dies or the car is sluggish, and that is how you will feel.  How can you focus on school work if you are not "CHARGED"?  Think about how you can improve yourself. Maybe you need to manage your time better or get more sleep.  Whatever it is, rejuvenate yourself and return to school refreshed and focused.  Life is about balance; it's not all work or all play.  Start thinking about how you plan to recharge over Spring Break and leave a comment on our blog!

-Lorraine Massiah, Assistant Director 

Martha Stewart and Linkedin...What?!?!

               






As I was looking through my email today, I glanced at my daily newsletter from Linkedin. I noticed this really nice piece written by Martha Stewart, "Best Advice: You Can Do Anything You Choose".  Not only did this piece seem fitting to share with you, but reminded me of all the amazing features of Linkedin. Many college students are already successfully using this site in their career searches but I know there are many of you wondering how to begin.

1. Craft an informative profile headline
2. Display an appropriate photo
3. Show off your education
4. Develop a professional summary statement
5. Fill your Specialities section with keywords
6. Update your Status weekly
7. Show your connectedness with Linkedin Groups (badges)
8. Collect diverse recommendations and endorse others
9. Claim your unique Linkedin URL
10. Share examples of your work
*Reposted from grads.linkedin.com

And don't forget that you can research company pages, see job openings, and research how you are connected to employees!





-Suzanne Dagger, Director of Career Services

Events for the Week of 2/25/13

Zarb School of Business Alumni Mock Interview/Networking Night TONIGHT!

Participate in a mock interview with a Zarb alumnus who will give you valuable interview tips and guidance! Additional alumni will be on-hand to provide career and networking advice.

This event is only open to current undergraduate Zarb students.  

Advanced registration is required through Pride CMS, available through the Hofstra Portal.

TONIGHT! Monday, February 25th, 6:30-9pm, The Career Center

How to Use LinkedIn for Career Success TONIGHT!

Having a LinkedIn profile is important in today's world, but just having one is not enough!  Learn how to use LinkedIn to truly maximize your networking and job opportunities. This workshop will be immediately followed by an additional workshop: “How to Network for Career Success,” taking place from 6:00-6:30

Advanced registration is preferred, but not required.  Please visit Pride CMS, available through the Hofstra portal.

TONIGHT! Monday, February 25th, 5-6:30pm, The Career Center

New York Life is Hiring…

Learn more about the career opportunities at New York Life Insurance Company by visiting: www.newyorklife.com/careers 

To find out about College internship opportunities, please contact:

Suzette Grant-McTaggart, sgrantmctag@ft.newyorklife.com OR Bruce Young, bhyoung@ft.newyorklife.com.

Two Upcoming Events from New York Creative Interns!

Inside the Mind of HR: How Hiring Really Happens

We’re sure you’ve been told what you should do on an interview, how to write a cover letter and resume, but do you really feel prepared? Whether for an online application or a chance encounter at an event, you should always be prepared to show some strength – when talking about yourself. This is a rare opportunity to ask human resources professionals all the questions you’ve always wanted answered.

Tuesday, February 26, 6:30pm, Meetup HQ: 632 Broadway, 9th Floor

Tickets: Students $10, Recent Grads $15, Young Professionals $20

***Use the code "HofstraLove" for 50% off the ticket price!***

Official RSVP: nycreativeinterns.com/insidehr

Dress: Business Casual

Find & Follow Your Passion

Join the New York Creative Interns for a full day of discussions, hands on workshops, networking, and fun. Meet the coolest creatives and companies in New York City, learn about different industries, and make great connections with peers and professionals. You’ll leave with inspiration, new ideas, friends, collaborators, and mentors.  This event will:

• Expose you to a wealth of traditional and non-traditional career paths
• Provide you with the tools you need to pursue your dream career
• Unite young creatives across various fields as future collaborators

Saturday, April 6 at The New School, 66 West 12th Street, New York, NY 10011

Tickets: Students $50, Recent Grads $75, Young Professionals $150

Use the code "HofstraLove" for 15% off the price of admission. 

Official RSVP: http://conf.nycreativeinterns.com/attend/ 

Dress:  Business Casual

Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Info Session

Join the Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences Department for a fun and informative information session about the careers in audiology and speech-language pathology!

Wednesday, February 27, 202 Brower Hall during Common Hour

Refreshments will be served!

"12 Things You Can Do Now to Prepare for Your Job Search"

Kristen Kjellgren, a Hofstra alumnus and current Geico employee, is giving a presentation called "12 Things You Can Do Now to Prepare for Your Job Search."

Wednesday, February 27th at 11:15 in The Career Center

Grant Thornton Information Session

Revised Time: Wednesday February 27th at 5:00 p.m.

Place: The Career Center

Contact: The Career Center, 463-6060

Meet with a representative of Grant Thornton LLP to find out about their Grow With Grant Thornton program, a three-day leadership conference in New York City taking place in June.

This competitive program is open to Freshman, Sophomore and Junior Accounting students only.  Please RSVP at MyHofstra via the Pride CMS app.

Pizza will be served.  Professors are welcome as well!

About Grant Thornton’s Summer Leadership Program:

You’re in your sophomore or junior year of college. You’re interested in learning more about what a profession in public accounting is really like. You have demonstrated leadership and communication skills. If this describes you, you’re the perfect candidate for Grow with Grant Thornton, Grant Thornton’s Summer Leadership Program.

Our Grow with Grant Thornton program is a look at life inside of Grant Thornton and is designed to build your leadership skills and help prepare you for a successful transition from college to career. 

Program details:

June 10-12, 2013, New York, NY

Please apply online at: www.GrantThornton.com/campuscareersand apply for job #024079.

Save the Dates!

The Spring Internship Fair is coming up!

The Spring Internship Fair brings a diverse group of employers to Hofstra, representing a wide variety of career fields, seeking candidates to fill internships.

March 13th from 11-1 in the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex 

Go to hofstra.edu/career to check out the participating organizations!

Professional Etiquette Dinner 3/19/13

Join us for a unique dining event and interactive seminar facilitated by a certified business etiquette expert. Learn how to conduct yourself on interviews and meetings in a dining atmosphere, and proper networking etiquette.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013 from 6-9 p.m.

Hofstra University Club David S. Mack Hall North Campus

Registration is required. For more information on how to register, please call 516-463-6060 or email at careercenter@hofstra.edu 

Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Event

Hi Hofstra Students!

My name is Amanda, and I want to tell you about a Career Day coming up on Feb. 27, being hosted by the Department of Speech-Language Hearing Sciences. This is a great opportunity to learn what our department has to offer. One of our professors, Dr. Milstein will be there to discuss a lot of what these careers are all about, and different environments that these professionals may work in. It is a great opportunity to find out information about the major, ask questions, and learn about undergraduate student organization NSSLHA. During this time, you will even have to opportunity to take a tour of our on-campus clinic, The Saltzman Center where Speech and Audiology services are offered.

As a senior finishing up my studies of Speech-Language Hearing Sciences, I can honestly say that deciding to pursue a career in the field of communication sciences has been one of the best decisions I have made during my four years at Hofstra. Choosing a major can definitely be daunting, and when I first heard about Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, I had no idea what these professions were. However, after learning more about the major and taking a couple intro classes, I was hooked. I found one of the most appealing aspects of this field to be the potential to work one-on-one with people, to substantially improve a person’s ability to communicate, whether it is through speech therapy or audiologic rehabilitation.

Getting involved with NSSLHA has also enhanced my experience. I have enjoyed getting to know and become friends with people who have similar interests and career goals. Throughout the years I become more and more involved. Now as President, I am happy to continue creating opportunities for students in our department to get involved, get to know each other, and have more opportunities to get immersed in this field.

I hope to see all of you who are interested in finding out more about an awesome major that can lead to a rewarding career on 2/27 in BROWER 202 during common hour!

Best,

Amanda D., Student Blogger 

Guidelines to Leading Up

Last semester I began attending monthly meetings with the Graduate Assistant Discussion Group. The group, headed up by Jayne Brownell, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, is in my opinion, a great idea and is something I look forward to each month. The discussion group not only provides us weary Graduate Assistants with an opportunity to share our experiences both as graduate students and graduate assistants, but it allows us to get to know one another, relate to each other and most importantly, gives us an excuse relax and discuss various topics in higher education in an informal environment.

The other week, guest speaker Sara Hinkle, Associate Dean of Student and Community Development, gave an informative presentation and lead a discussion on the concept of “leading up.” Leading up is SO important for all parties involved; you, your boss, and the organization. The idea of “leading up” can be applied to many work environments, but in this instance Sara geared it towards working as a Graduate Assistant.

Sara provided a great quote in her presentation that I feel sums up “leading up” perfectly:

 “[T]he process of consciously working with your boss to obtain the best possible results for you, your boss and your organization” (Zuber & James, in Turk, 2007).

This presentation taught me new approaches to leading up and re-affirmed approaches that I already use. It was informative in so many ways and I believe it will prove to be a beneficial way of thinking going forward. Here are the guidelines for leading up:

1.Communication

2.Provide Solutions-Not Problems

3.Be Honest, Trustworthy, & Professional

4.Understand Your Boss’s Perspective & Agenda

5.Clarify Expectations-Ask the Right Questions

6.Depend on Your Boss’s Strengths

7.Recognize Your Boss’s Weaknesses

8.Request & Accept Feedback

9.Speak Honestly & Frankly

10.Seek & Accept Responsibility

11.Show Appreciation for Your Supervisor!

All of the guidelines are so important but if I HAD to choose a favorite (this was very hard and found myself wanting to just list them all) it would be #3: Be honest, trustworthy and professional. Guideline #3 resonated with me because I think it acts as a foundation for the rest. In my opinion, honesty, loyalty, professionalism, and taking responsibility for your actions (the good and the bad), are the fundamental qualities of a good leader.

What do you think is the most important guideline for leading up?

-Kaitlyn Riley, Graduate Assistant 

Are You Ready?

Well, we are almost into March and the semester is nearly half way over.  Just a little reminder if you have not started to think about Career Planning:  No matter where you are in the process The Career Center can help…..

SENIORS – it’s never too late to start the career planning process. Please mark your calendar for the Hofstra Spring Job Fair on Wednesday April 24 from 11-2 in the arena. If you have not even started the process please contact The Career Center at 516-463-6060 to make an appointment with a counselor to begin thinking about your postgraduate plans.  Remember that hundreds of jobs are posted on PRIDE-CMS.  Please make sure you are checking the system. There are several other websites on The Career Center Website that may be of help.  Again, if you are not sure where to begin please call the office and make an appointment so someone can assist you with your planning. 

JUNIORS – March is the month when internship applications are due.  Again, it’s never too late but many internships have applications due in February and March and offers come shortly after that.  If you are not sure what you want to do and what kinds of internships you would like to pursue REMEMBER, your friendly Career Center is here to help. Just call 516-463-6060.  Keep in mind that internships are an EXCELLENT way to test a career field and make connections. We highly suggest you have at least two during your time at Hofstra.

SOPHOMORES - This is a great time to secure your skills, values and interests.   Some employers look for interns who have at least two years of coursework at Hofstra and some do not. However, several employers are offering sophomore programs to connect second year students with their organizations. 

Nonetheless, we highly suggest a great summer job. It can be career related or not.  Many employers look for transferrable skills so if you are waiting tables and working at summer camp there are many skills you can transfer from those situations to almost any job.   Feel free to contact The Career Center if you need help with starting the process…Just call 516-463-6060.

FIRST YEAR – Congratulations on your first-year of college.  It’s time to think about your skills, values, and interests. Some employers look for interns who have at least three years of coursework at Hofstra and some do not. We highly suggest a great summer job. Again, it can be career related or not. Many employers look for transferrable skills.  Feel free to contact The Career Center is here to help if you need help with starting the process. Just call 516-463-6060.

A few other tips..

GET involved! - Hofstra University has a TON of Clubs and Activities, be active and participate in clubs. 

Network – any chance you have to meet people – get out there and connect.

Set up your LinkedIn page – we are having a program on Monday Night Feb 25 at 5:00 pm

Get to know your advisor and professors – they are great people to get advice from and can also be a reference for you as well.

We are always here to help you regardless of where you are in the process.

Good luck!

Fred Burke

Executive Director, The Career Center