Meet our HU Students: Kirupajini Gnanamurthy

My name is Kirupajini Gnanamurthy. I am a junior. My major is Community Health and my minor is nutrition science. My future plan is to become a surgical physician assistant. While attending Hofstra University I have gained a lot. I have gained new connections that help me with my future career and pathway to graduate school. I have also met some amazing people who are now my friends. I have acquired several resources that have helped me get farther into my career in the form of internships and guidance counselors.

Events for the Week of 4/7/14

Stay Classy, Hofstra: A Dining Etiquette Event

Tuesday, April 8 at 6:30pm at the Hofstra University Club, David S. Mack Hall

Join us for a unique dining event and interactive seminar facilitated by a certified business etiquette expert. Learn how to stay classy on interviews and meetings in a dining atmosphere. A three-course meal is included. Registration is required for this event, and space is limited -- Stop by The Career Center to reserve your spot today!

Resume Re-Do
Wednesday, April 9 at 6:30pm in The Career Center
Thursday, April 24 at 6:30pm in The Career Center

Are you looking to re-vamp your resume, but your job prevents you from coming to The Career Center during our business hours? Attend either of these workshops to receive valuable tips about writing your resume straight from a Career Center representative, on your own time!

Quick Question Hours:

Get your Resume or Cover Letter critiqued at The Career Center!

Monday – Thursday: 2pm – 4pm

Friday: 11am – 1pm

Save the Date!

CPT Workshop: Summer Internships, Practical Experiences, and Externships

Wednesday, April 16 from 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. in Breslin Hall Room 103

Are you an international student thinking about engaging in an internship or practicum off-campus? In order to engage in paid or unpaid practical experiences off-campus, international students must be authorized for Curricular Practical Training (CPT). You need to receive an updated I-20 before you start working. For more information, click here.

True Hofstra Story: Internships

Tuesday, April 29 from 8:30-10pm in the Student Center Greenhouse
Don't be fooled when it comes to internships! Hear the True Hofstra Story, where Hofstra students "spill the beans" on internships at this tell all coffee house event!

Target Information Session
Tuesday, April 29 from 5:30-7pm in The Career Center

Meet with Target representatives to hear about available employment opportunities within this retail corporation and gain insight on what it is like to work with the company!

Plug Into Your Career
Wednesday, April 30 from 6-8pm in the Multi-Purpose Room East
Learn from a panel of professionals in the fields of Information Technology and Business from both start-up and established companies. Gain insight on how they got started in their careers, and how you can find your own niche in the technology industry! Participating companies include CA Technologies, EGifter, Wolters-Kluwer, TEKsystems, and Uncubed/Wakefield Media.

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?

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!

Events for the Week of 11/18/13

Goldman Sachs Inside Look
Virtual information sessions for this program have ended, but you can still apply for internships!

Apply online for up to three(3) divisions and locations by clicking here and using code GS14 before November 18 at 11:59pm.

Pride A La Carte Workshop: Expression and Free Exchange
In this installment of the Pride A La Carte Leadership Program, learn how to develop these valuable skills to help you along your path of leadership!

Wednesday, November 20 during Common Hour in Student Center Plaza Room East

Working in America: A Workshop for International Students
This workshop is for International Students considering working the U.S. and will cover employer expectations and requirements for employment as a sponsored employee, as well as alumni experiences about working in America! RSVP for this event on Pride-CMS.

Friday, November 22 from 4-6pm in Axinn Library, Room 246

Quick Question Hours for resume and cover letter critiques:

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

Monday through Thursday: 2pm-4pm
Friday: 11am-1pm

You know that over Thanksgiving dinner, you’ll be A.S.K.ed about your plans for after graduation…

…but did you know that you can A.S.K. too?

Get answers by using the Alumni Student Konnection!

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!