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Monday, February 23, 2015

Events for Week of 2/23/15


General On-Campus Recruiting:
On-Campus Recruiting are opportunities brought right to the Hofstra campus! Employers post job and internship opportunities that students are eligible to apply to; and if selected, first-round interviews occur right on campus at the Career Center. All positions are listed on PrideCMS and require resume submission by the respective application deadlines listed below:

OEC Group (New York): Monday, February 23rd at 11:59 PM
OCR Position for Air Import Coordinator, Executive Assistant, Ocean Import Coordinator, and Pricing Coordinator. See each listing for desired majors, class year, and degrees.

BDO LLP: Friday, February 27th at 11:59 PM
OCR Position for Pathway to Success Summer Leadership Program. See listing for desired majors and class year.

FCE Group: Friday, February 27th at 11:59 PM
OCR Position for Junior Operations Analyst. See listing for desired majors and class year.

GEICO: Tuesday, March 3rd at 11:59 PM
OCR Position for Management Development Program. See PrideCMS for details and desired majors, class year, and degrees.

Kohl’s Department Stores: Thursday, March 5th at 11:59 PM
OCR Position for 2015 Store Management Internship and 2015 Store Management Trainee. See each listing for desired majors and class years.

Target Corporation: Friday, March 6th at 11:59 PM
OCR Position for Executive Intern and Executive Team Leader. See each listing for desired majors and class year.

Sound Wealth Financial Group: Friday, March 6th at 11:59 PM
OCR Position for Financial Relationship. See listing for details, and desired class year and major.

LinkedIn Power Hour: Building Your Profile
Wednesday, February 25, 2015, Common Hour (11:15-12:30), Calkins Lab
Start or update your LinkedIn profile to join the World’s Largest Professional Network. The Career Center and Sigma Alpha Mu will be offering tips and help along the way. Dress professionally and get a free LinkedIn profile picture taken. It is highly recommended that you bring an updated resume to use when creating your profile.

Teach For America Information Session
Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 6-7PM, Career Center
Teach For America is a national teacher corps of recent college graduates who work to ensure an excellent education for America’s students. They are recruiting seniors of all majors, backgrounds, and career interests who are interested in teaching and committed to students’ academic success. Attend this information session and hear about this great program straight from a TFA representative!

Deloitte Office Hours
Thursday, February 26, 2015, 11-2PM, The Career Center
“Deloitte” is the brand under which tens of thousands of dedicated professionals in independent firms throughout the world collaborate to provide audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management and tax services to select clients. Candidates seeking an internship in summer 2015 may schedule an appointment to meet with a Deloitte representative on February 26 between the hours of 11-2 in The Career Center.
Criteria for students for Office Hours:
Must be candidate for Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting or Master of Science in Accounting
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Target Graduation dates:
Students who are graduating in 2016 with their 150 hours and seeking an internship for the summer of 2015
Appointments can be scheduled through your PrideCMS account.

Long Island Real Estate Group: Real Estate @ Work Shadowing Program
Application Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2015, 5PM on PrideCMS
The Long Island Real Estate Group and the Career Center are offering juniors, seniors, graduate students, and law students the opportunity to participate in a shadowing program for those curious about the real estate industry. Students will visit employers from multiple segments of the real estate industry including developers, brokers, appraisers, attorneys, insurance professionals, and much more! For more information and to apply, search ‘LIREG’ and look for the Spring 2015 Real Estate @ Work Program on PrideCMS.


Save the Date!

Spring Career Fair
Wednesday, March 11, 2015, 11-2PM, Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex
Looking for a full-time, part-time, summer, or internship position? The Career Center's Spring Career Fair is open to all Hofstra students of any major and class level. Students are encouraged to attend in order to meet with employers from multiple industries who are looking to hire for a variety of positions. Professional dress is required. A professional photographer will be available to take LinkedIn profile pictures. Please bring copies of your resume. Students may attend the Career Center's Quick Question Hours any day prior to the fair for a resume review or for tips on how to make the most our of your fair attendance!

Zarb Alumni Resume Night
Wednesday, March 4, 2015, 6-9PM, The Career Center
Current Zarb students will have the opportunity to have their resumes critiqued by alumni from the Zarb School of Business. You must bring a printed copy of your resume. Professional dress is highly recommended. Pre-registration on Pride-CMS is strongly encouraged. This event is open to undergraduate Zarb students only.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Information Session
Wednesday, March 4, 2015, Common Hour (11:15-12:45PM), 101 Davison Hall, South Campus
Join the Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences Department for a fun and informative session about careers in audiology and speech-language pathology. Students can meet and hear from faculty, clinicians, and current students in the program and take a tour of the facilities at the Saltzman Center.


Out-of-State Teacher Fair
Thursday, March 5, 2015, 10-3PM, LIU Brookville
Are you interested in teaching outside of New York state? Then join us for our Teacher Fair to meet with out-of-state recruiters and learn more about available opportunities to take advantage of!

Grant Thornton Information Session for Accounting Majors
Thursday, March 5, 2015, 3PM, The Career Center
Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton LLP (Grant Thornton) is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the world’s leading organizations of independent audit, tax, and advisory firms.  Grant Thornton has revenues in excess of $1.3 billion and operates 57 offices across the U.S., with more than 500 partners and 6,000 employees.
This information session will center around ‘Grow with Grant Thornton'. GwGT is Grant Thornton’s Summer Leadership Program for sophomore and junior University candidates.  Our Summer Leadership Program is a great opportunity for you to gain insight into Grant Thornton’s professional service offerings and get exposure to several of our Business Leaders, Senior Executives, Associates, and peers.  ‘Grow with Grant Thornton’ is a 1-3 day interactive program at one of our 55 local or regional offices.  During the Summer Leadership Program you will be exposed to Grant Thornton’s service lines which include audit, tax, and advisory.  You will also have an opportunity to interact with Grant Thornton team members and peers.  The Program is designed to continue building your leadership skills and help you identify your own abilities and goals as you prepare for a successful transition from college into your career. Refreshments will be served.

No Major, No Problem
Friday, March 6, 2015, 12:30-4PM, Library Room 246
Do you need help in finally choosing your major? This event will offer fun and enlightening workshops that will allow you to learn about yourself and in the process learn which majors will be the best fit for you.  This event will also feature a panel of professionals and faculty that will share their stories on picking their majors and how it lead to their future careers. Arrive early at 12:30 to have some pizza and beverages before we start.


Pride Shadowing Program
Application Deadline: Monday, March 16, 2015 on PrideCMS
Shadowing Week: April 6-10, 2015
We are proud to announce that we are now accepting applications for our brand new shadowing program! If you need help choosing a major or exploring careers, this program is for you! Check out Hofstra.edu/shadowing to find out more!


Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Events for the Week of 2/17/15


Events for Week of 2/17/15

The Career Center will be closed Monday, February 16th for President’s Day. We will re-open with regular hours on Tuesday, February 17th.

General On-Campus Recruiting:
On-Campus Recruiting are opportunities brought right to the Hofstra campus! Employers post job and internship opportunities that students are eligible to apply to; and if selected, first-round interviews occur right on campus at the Career Center. All positions are listed on PrideCMS and require resume submission by the respective application deadlines listed below:

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP: Monday, February 16th at 11:59 PM
OCR Position for Elevate: PwC's Leadership Program for Summer 2015, Start IFS Summer Intern 2015, and Winter 2016 Tax Intern position. See each listing for desired majors, class year, and degrees.

BDO: Wednesday, February 19th at 11:59 PM
OCR Position for Pathway to Success Summer Leadership Program. See listing for desired majors and class years.

McAdam Financial Group: Thursday, February 20th at 11:59 PM
OCR Position for full-time Financial Advisor. See listing for desired major and degrees.

OEC Group (New York): Monday, February 23rd at 11:59 PM
OCR Position for Air Import Coordinator, Executive Assistant, Ocean Import Coordinator, and Pricing Coordinator. See each listing for desired majors, class year, and degrees.

Ernst & Young: Saturday, February 28th at 11:59PM*
OCR Position for Emerging Leaders Program. 

Grant Thornton Visit
Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 11-2PM, Grant Thornton Manhattan Location
Are you looking to get your foot into the business door? Grant Thornton LLP, one of the world’s leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, is looking to help you gain that exposure! Join Grant Thornton representatives on a visit to their Manhattan location to gain an overview of the firm, shadow a Grant Thornton employee, and explore what opportunities are available to you. First-year students/Sophomores of any business major and Junior/Senior Accounting students are invited to attend. Space is limited to 40 students. Transportation and lunch will be provided.

What Can You Do with a Zarb Major? Find Your Career Path Before You Graduate: Zarb Series
Wednesday, February 18, 2015, Common Hour (11:15-12:30), Career Center
Open to Zarb Students only. A panel featuring professionals and students will discuss what career fields you can qualify for based on your Zarb major, and give tips on which internships are the best fit based on your goals. Food and beverages will be served!

Save the Date!

Criminology Afternoon of Service at the INN
Friday, February 27, 2015, 1-5PM, The INN
Criminology majors are invited to an afternoon of service at The INN in Hempstead. The INN is a soup kitchen servicing the Hofstra Community. Join The Career Center and employers from the field of criminology for lunch at 1:00 at The Career Center. Then, we are off to The INN to assist them in sorting donations, stocking the food pantry, and getting them ready for the next day's guests.  This is an opportunity to not only provide much-needed service to a local charity, but to engage with employers in your industry, who will share their stories and insight with you.
Reservations are required and are taken while space is available. Registration is available through your PrideCMS account.
Please contact Darlene Johnson in The Career Center at 516-463-5833 with any questions.

LinkedIn Power Hour: Building Your Profile
Wednesday, February 25, 2015, Common Hour (11:15-12:30), Calkins Lab
Start or update your LinkedIn profile to join the World’s Largest Professional Network. The Career Center and Sigma Alpha Mu will be offering tips and help along the way. Dress professionally and get a free LinkedIn profile picture taken. It is highly recommended that you bring an updated resume to use when creating your profile.

Deloitte Office Hours
Thursday, February 26, 2015, 11-2PM, The Career Center
“Deloitte” is the brand under which tens of thousands of dedicated professionals in independent firms throughout the world collaborate to provide audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management and tax services to select clients. Candidates seeking an internship in summer 2015 may schedule an appointment to meet with a Deloitte representative on February 26 between the hours of 11-2 in The Career Center.
Criteria for students for Office Hours:
  • Must be candidate for Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting or Master of Science in Accounting
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
Target Graduation dates:
  • Students who are graduating in 2016 with their 150 hours and seeking an internship for the summer of 2015
Appointments can be scheduled through your PrideCMS account!

Spring Career Fair
Wednesday, March 11, 2015, 11-2PM, Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex
Looking for a full-time, part-time, summer, or internship position? The Career Center's Spring Career Fair is open to all Hofstra students of any major and class level. Students are encouraged to attend in order to meet with employers from multiple industries who are looking to hire for a variety of positions. Professional dress is required. A professional photographer will be available to take LinkedIn profile pictures. Please bring copies of your resume. Students may attend the Career Center's Quick Question Hours any day prior to the fair for a resume review or for tips on how to make the most our of your fair attendance!

Pride Shadowing Program
Application Deadline: Monday, March 16, 2015 on PrideCMS
Shadowing Week: April 6-10, 2015
We are proud to announce that we are now accepting applications for our brand new shadowing program! If you need help choosing a major or exploring careers, this program is for you! Check out Hofstra.edu/shadowing to find out more!

Etiquette Dinner
Thursday, March 19, 2015, 6PM, University Club
Join us for a unique dining event with a three-course dinner and an interactive seminar facilitated by a certified etiquette trainer. Participants will learn how to properly conduct themselves on interviews and meetings in a formal dining atmosphere, and learn proper networking and conversation etiquette. There is a $10 fee, which includes the seminar and three-course meal. Space is limited; Fee/RSVP can be submitted to The Career Center to reserve your seat.


Need to get your resume critiqued or your cover letter edited? Stop in during our Quick Question hours, no need for an appointment!
QUICK QUESTION HOURS:
MONDAY - FRIDAY: 10AM - 11AM and 2PM - 4PM

Monday, September 8, 2014

Events for Week of 9/8/14



Welcome Back, Hofstra!


We hope you enjoyed your summer break and want to remind you that we are here to help you keep moving along your Path of Pride throughout the new school year!

Fall Kickoff Event 
Tuesday, September 9, 2014 from 11-1pm in the Mack Student Center
Come visit the Career Center staff as the Student center for your chance to grab free Starbucks, a pad-folio, and book an appointment on the spot to get your career goals going!

We have added new Quick Question hours!
QUICK QUESTION HOURS:
GET YOUR RESUME OR COVER LETTER CRITIQUED AT THE CAREER CENTER!
MONDAY-FRIDAY: 10AM-11AM AND 2PM-4PM

Accounting, Finance and Information Technology Fall Career Fair
Wednesday, September 17, 2014 from 6-8pm
Come prepared and dressed to impress as you meet recruiters to learn about and apply to new internship, full-time, and part-time job opportunities!

Important Information for Accounting Majors!

Deloitte Office Hours
Tuesday, September 9, 2014 from 1-4pm at the Career Center
Accounting candidates seeking an internship in summer 2015 may schedule an appointment through PrideCMS to meet with a Deloitte representative on September 9 between the hours of 1-4 in The Career Center. Must be candidate for Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting or Master of Science in Accounting 
with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Targeting students who are graduating in 2016 with their 150 hours and seeking an internship for the summer of 2015.

 Fall 2014 Recruitment Orientation Workshops
 Calling all Accounting and Tax  Majors interested in On-     Campus  Recruiting! You must attend one of  the listed workshops in order to be eligible for the on-campus interview program that brings full-time and internship first-round interviews right to you! More information located here.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 11:30am, Career Center
Thursday, September 11, 2014 at 4pm, Career Center
Monday, September 15, 2014 at 2pm, Career Center
Friday, September 19, 2014 at 12pm, Career Center
Monday, September 22, 2014 at 3pm, Career Center

Grant Thornton Information Session
Thursday, September 11, 2014 from 3-4pm at the Career Center
Grant Thornton will be hosting a kickoff meeting for recruitment at Hofstra University. Students will have the opportunity to learn about firm culture, exciting changes within the New York cluster, and available internship and full-time positions.

Baker Tilly Information Session 
Thursday, September 18, 2014 from 4-5pm at the Career Center
The accounting firm of Baker Tilly will be holding an information session for Accounting and Tax students of any class year on Thursday, September 18 from 4:00-5:00 in The Career Center. Come hear about the internship and full-time opportunities that they have for Hofstra undergraduate and graduate students. Professional dress is recommended.  Please bring a resume. Refreshments will be served.

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Looking for information about different careers while building your professional network?

All you have to do is A.S.K.!


Get answers by using the Alumni Student Konnection, where you can communicate directly with Hofstra Alumni in a variety of fields to learn more about different careers and industries that interest you! Use this resource to build or add to your professional network and learn about ways to advance your career search!

To get started:
Log In to the Hofstra Portal at my.hofstra.edu
Click on “Hofstra Online”
Click on “A.S.K. Online - Alumni Student Konnection”
Search by Class Year, School, Major, or other keywords to Konnect with Alumni!
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Looking for more information about the career search process?

Visit Candid Career!


Candid Career is a great resource for students, no matter where you stand on your Path of Pride. You can watch videos that show you what it’s like to work in a certain field, learn tips and tricks on interviewing, and more!

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We have tons of great entries offering career advice, details regarding upcoming events and humor! 
To access the Pride Career Management System simply log in to the portal and click on the Pride-CMS icon located under "my apps" to start taking advantage of countless internships, full- and part-time opportunities!
Career Center Quick Tip Videos on YouTube!youtube
We understand how busy you are and as a result The Career Center has created various Quick Tip Videos for you to listen to and view from the comfort of your own computer!

Use the hashtag 
#HireWithPride to follow all our career-related updates!

Monday, February 10, 2014

Events for the Week of 2/10/14

Zarb Alumni Resume Critique Night
Current Zarb students will have the opportunity to have their resumes critiqued by alumni from the Zarb School of Business. You must bring a printed copy of your resume. Professional dress is highly recommended. Pre-registration on Pride-CMS is strongly encouraged. This event is open to undergraduate students only.

Monday, February 10 from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm in Student Center Plaza Room West

Speed Dating With Community Partners
The Hofstra Center for Civic Engagement invites you to this event, where you can sit and talk with various local agencies in a speed-dating style. Come network and find internship opportunities! Dinner will be served.

Tuesday, February 11 from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm in Student Center Multi-Purpose Room West

Breakfast with Grant Thornton
Accounting students can drop in during this time to talk with a recruiter or professional staff about immediate opportunities at Grant Thornton through their Summer Leadership Program, as well as gain knowledge about their fall internships and full-time associate positions. No appointment is necessary! Breakfast will be served. This event is open to undergraduate students only.

Thursday, February 13 from 9:30am-11:00am in The Career Center

Quick Question Hours:
Get your resume or cover letter critiqued in The Career Center!
Monday – Thursday: 2pm-4pm
Friday: 11am-1pm

Save the Date!

The Spring Career Fair will be:

Wednesday, April 2, 2014
11:30am-2:30pm
David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex (Arena)

Meet with employers who are ready to #HireWithPRIDE!
There are full-time, part-time, and internship positions available for all majors!


Looking for information about different careers while building your professional network?

All you have to do is A.S.K.!

Get answers by using the Alumni Student Konnection, where you can communicate directly with Hofstra Alumni in a variety of fields to learn more about different careers and industries that interest you! Use this resource to build or add to your professional network and learn about ways to advance your career search!

To get started:
Log In to the Hofstra Portal at my.hofstra.edu
Click on “Hofstra Online”
Click on “A.S.K. Online - Alumni Student Konnection”
Search by Class Year, School, Major, or other keywords to Konnect with Alumni!


Looking for more information about the career search process?


Candid Career is a great resource for students, no matter where you stand on your Path of Pride. You can watch videos that show you what it’s like to work in a certain field, learn tips and tricks on interviewing, and more!

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Events for the Week of 2/6/14

Accounting On-Campus Recruitment
In order to participate and apply for on-campus interviews, please attend a mandatory orientation session. Our final Orientation session will be:

Friday, February 7 at 3:00p.m. in The Career Center.


Accounting On-Campus Recruitment is open to Sophomore, Junior and Senior accounting majors only. Please bring a copy of your resume.

Zarb Alumni Resume Critique Night
Zarb Alumni will be visiting to critique the resumes of current Zarb students. You must bring a printed copy of your resume. Professional dress is highly recommended. Pre-registration on Pride-CMS is strongly encouraged.

Monday, February 10 from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm in Student Center Plaza Room West


Breakfast with Grant Thornton
Accounting students can drop in during this time to talk with a recruiter or professional staff about immediate opportunities at Grant Thornton. No appointment is necessary! Breakfast will be served.


Thursday, February 13 from 9:30am-11:00am in The Career Center

Quick Question Hours:

Get your resume or cover letter critiqued in The Career Center!
Monday – Thursday: 2pm-4pm
Friday: 11am-1pm
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Looking for information about different careers while building your professional network?

All you have to do is A.S.K.!


Get answers by using the Alumni Student Konnection, where you can communicate directly with Hofstra Alumni in a variety of fields to learn more about different careers and industries that interest you! Use this resource to build or add to your professional network and learn about ways to advance your career search!

To get started:
Log In to the Hofstra Portal at my.hofstra.edu
Click on “Hofstra Online”
Click on “A.S.K. Online - Alumni Student Konnection”
Search by Class Year, School, Major, or other keywords to Konnect with Alumni!
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Looking for more information about the career search process?


Candid Career is a great resource for students, no matter where you stand on your Path of Pride. You can watch videos that show you what it’s like to work in a certain field, learn tips and tricks on interviewing, and more!