Events for the Week of 9/30/13

The Fall Career Fair is Next Week!

Meet with employers who have full-time and internships available for all majors! Professional Dress is required for all Job Fairs. Review the list of employers here before the fair, and be sure to bring your Hofstra ID and plenty of copies of your resume!

Wednesday, October 9 from 11am-2pm in the Mack Arena

Looking for tips and tricks to make the most out of your visit to the fair? Come to our How to Work a Job Fair workshop on Monday, October 7 at 4pm in The Career Center!

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Zarb Alumni Resume Critique Night

Zarb students can take this opportunity to sit with an alumnus and have their resume reviewed and critiqued. Students will have a pre-arranged time slot for their meeting.  Pre-registration is required through your PrideCMS account. This event is open to undergraduate students only.

Monday, September 30 from 6:30pm-9pm in The Career Center

Networking Tips for Career Success

In the next installment of our Meet the Employers series, students will learn valuable information about how to use networking to get ahead in every step of their careers! This workshop is presented by Bruce Young, Partner at New York Life Insurance Company. Pizza will be served. This event is open to undergraduate students only.

Tuesday, October 1 at 3:00pm in The Career Center

GEICO Student Table

Hofstra is proud and pleased to have GEICO with us to present Hofstra's own Megan Andrews with the GEICO Student Achievement Award.  Come by to say congratulations to Megan, to learn about GEICO's employment opportunities, and to have your picture taken with the GEICO GECKO! This event is open to undergraduate students only.

Wednesday, October 2 from 11am-1:30pm in the Student Center

Effective Interviewing Workshop

Interviewing is a skill and The Career Center can teach you what you need to know to interview like a pro!  Topics covered include interview preparation, company research, appropriate attire, handling tough questions, behavioral interviewing and follow-up. This event is open to undergraduate students only.

Wednesday, October 2 during Common Hour in The Career Center

Disney College Information Session

The Disney College Program is looking for new Cast Members! If you’re interested in a paid internship with one of the largest corporations in the world, come to this information session to find out about both credited and non-credited internships for Spring 2014. Come talk to Disney cast members, play trivia games, and win awesome prizes!

Wednesday, October 2 during Common Hour in Roosevelt Hall, Room 109

T. Howard Foundation Information Session

If you are a diverse student and want to learn about paid internship opportunities in the media industry, then come to the T. Howard Foundation’s information session! These internships are open to students of all majors!

Wednesday, October 2 during Common Hour in Breslin Hall, Room 106

You can learn more about the T. Howard Foundation by clicking here.

Better Networking with Social Media

The fourth event in our Meet the Employers series! Students will learn current best practices regarding professional networking and the use of social media (specifically Linkedin) for establishing and building relationships. These skills will be invaluable when looking for internships and career opportunities! Given by David Katzman, MBA, Forest Hills Financial Group. Pizza will be served. This event is open to undergraduate students only.

Wednesday, October 2 from 4-5:30pm in The Career Center

Risk Management Association Shadowing Program

Students interested in careers in Risk Management or Banking can participate in this shadowing program with participating banks. One course credit can be received from participation in this program.

Applications are due Thursday, October 3 at Midnight

Senior Seminars: From Backpack to Briefcase

Starting to think about life after college?  Getting a job?  Negotiating salary?  Finding an apartment?  Learning to cook? Managing a budget and debt?  Senior Seminars are for you!  Senior Seminars are monthly workshops that will help you transition from college to “real life.”  There are approximately 8 sessions offered throughout the year during which facilitators will touch upon these topics and more!  Our goal is to make sure you are as prepared as possible for life after Hofstra!  Come to as many sessions as you can and each time your name will be entered for the chance to win Hofstra Senior Week tickets, a Hofstra diploma frame, or other great prizes!

Come to the Backpack to Briefcase Opening Reception on Thursday October 3^rd, 6:15pm in SC Plaza West for more information on Senior Seminars.

Email Robyn Kaplan at robyn.s.kaplan@hofstra.edu for more information

Internships 101 Hosted by Seventeen Magazine

Seventeen magazine is thrilled to be hosting INTERNSHIPS 101; their first ever event dedicated to all-things internships! Hosted by Ann Shoket, Seventeen Editor in Chief, and featuring special guest Lauren Berger, Founder & CEO of Intern Queen, guests will get advice from the experts on landing their dream internship and standing out in style.

Saturday, October 5 from 1:30pm-5:00pm in the Hearst Tower, NYC

Additional information can be found by clicking here.

Quick Question Hours 

Come get your resume or cover letter critiqued in The Career Center during our Quick Question hours!

Monday - Thursday 2-4pm

Friday 11am-1pm

Save the Date! 

Zarb Alumni Accounting & Finance Mock Interview Night

Students majoring in Accounting or Finance will be able to participate in a practice, 30 minute interview with a Zarb School of Business, Finance alum. Pre-registration is required through your PrideCMS account. This event is open to undergraduate students only.

Monday, October 7 from 6:30pm-9:30pm in The Career Center

Branding Yourself to Employers

Join Jennifer Ward from Ferguson, a Wolseley Company, as she gives important tips on how to create your own brand and market yourself to potential employers! Pizza will be served. This event is open to undergraduate students only.

Tuesday, October 8 at 4:00pm in The Career Center

Effective Interviewing Workshop

Interviewing is a skill and The Career Center can teach you what you need to know to interview like a pro!  Topics covered include interview preparation, company research, appropriate attire, handling tough questions, behavioral interviewing and follow-up. This event is open to undergraduate students only.

Thursday, October 10 at 4:00pm in The Career Center

Student/CPA Networking Night

Are you ready to begin your career in Accounting? Join Hofstra University Accounting Professors and Career Center Staff at the New York State Society of CPA’s Student/CPA Networking Night. You will be able to meet employer representatives and alumni from CPA firms, discover career opportunities in accounting, sharpen your networking and interviewing skills, meet CPA review course representatives, circulate your resume among prospective employers and alumni, and meet students from other university accounting programs. Di

nner will be served. Dress professionally, and bring copies of your resume!

Thursday, October 17 from 4:15-8:15pm

Chateau Briand, 440 Old Country Rd, Carle Place, NY 11514

To register, visit The Career Center. A $10 Registration fee is required.

STEM Fair at Columbia University

Junior, Senior, or Graduate Students interested in working in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields can attend this fair to meet potential employers! Only 50 spots are available. Students can register by visiting Pride-CMS.

Friday, October 25 at Columbia University, New York, NY

IRTS Summer Fellowship Program

Students selected for this highly competitive, expense-paid program in New York City learn about opportunities throughout the media industry, in addition to interning at a specific company where skills are matched to a corresponding area of our business. Accomplished junior, senior, and graduate students from all majors (including math, liberal arts, computer science, business, marketing, communications, etc.) are encouraged to apply.

Applications are due Sunday, November 3 at Midnight

To learn more or to apply, click here.