Meet Our HU Students: Angell Xiang

Name: Angell Xiang

Hometown: New Hyde Park, NY 

Major: Biology and Psychology Major

When you were young, what did you think you wanted to be "when you grow up?"

When I was young, I always wanted to be either a teacher or a doctor because I loved to help other people.

What career do you hope your first job after graduation will be?

After graduation I hope to enter medical school and one day become a physician.

What experience have you had so far that you think is best preparing you to reach that goal?

So far, I've volunteered at LIJ hospital and am currently volunteering at Winthrop hospital. I've also shadowed pediatricians and interned with a periodontist and worked at a physical rehab clinic. All of these medical related experiences exposed me to different aspects of medicine and the roles involved in providing medical care to patients.

What advice would you have for others who are pursuing this same career?

I would definitely recommend getting as much exposure in the medical environment as possible without sacrificing grades. I've heard of students who get into medical school only to realize that they can't stand the sight of blood or disease.

Who at Hofstra has had the biggest positive impact on you?

It's difficult to name one particular person at Hofstra, especially because the whole biology department has been extremely helpful to me, but if I had to choose, I would say Dr. Clendening has been very knowledgeable in giving me advice on the classes and opportunities I should take to pursue my goals. 

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Events for Week of 3/16/15

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: 

Grant Thornton: Monday, March 16^th at 11:59 PM

OCR Position for Grow with Grant Thornton Summer Leadership Program. See listing for desired majors and class levels. 

GEICO: Thursday, March 19th at 11:59 PM

OCR Position for full-time Management Development Program. See listing for desired majors and class levels.

CVS Health: Tuesday, March 31^st at 11:59 PM

OCR Position for full-time Store Management Trainee. See listing for desired majors and class levels.

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! 

#HUInternSelfie Challenge:

Sunday, March 15-April 20, 2015, Instagram @hofstracareer

Are you a student interning for Spring 2015? Do you want to a new internship wardrobe with a $250 Nordstrom gift card? Then all you have to do…is take selfies! Starting in March for 6 weeks, we will reveal a choice of two selfie-photo challenges, then you snap your photo, upload to Instagram, and at the end of the challenge, we’ll choose a random winner for the gift card! Visit Hofstra.edu/HUInternSelfie for more details on how to win!

Zarb Alumni Mock Interview Night 2

Monday, March 16, 2015, 6:30-9PM, The Career Center

Students will be able to participate in a practice 30-minute interview with a Zarb School of Business Alumnus. Pre-registration on Pride-CMS is required for this event. Please bring a printed copy of your resume and dress professionally. This event is open to undergraduate Zarb students only.

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.

Save the Date

Hofstra University Start-Ups & The Career Center Presents: Marketing Your Business and Grow with Max Ringleheim

Tuesday, March 24, 8PM, Student Center 143

Max Ringleheim, a seasoned entrepreneur from Phunkee Tree phone accessories will be coming to speak on how to market your business and grow. Come learn important lessons in entrepreneurship and talk to Max about possible internship opportunities!

Target Information Session

Wednesday, March 25, 5:30-6:30 PM, The Career Center

Find out about the job and internship opportunities at Target, as well as their commitment to volunteering, health and wellness. This event is open to Juniors and Seniors of all majors!

LinkedIn Power Hour: How to Make Connections and Find Your Next Internship/Job

Wednesday, March 25, Common Hour (11:15-12:30), Calkins Lab

Find out how to use your LinkedIn profile to connect and network with professionals in your career/company of interest and find your next internship or job before the Academic Year ends. The Career Center and Sigma Alpha Mu will be offering tips and help along the way.

1800Flowers Internship Information Session

Wednesday, March 25, 5-6PM, The Career Center Workshop
Room

All Hofstra students are invited to attend with resume, to learnabout competitive 10 week formal Internships for Summer 2015, Fall and Spring in all areas including business planning, merchandising, analytics, planning, IT, marketing, H.R., project management. Come meet Alumnus David Alter, Human Resources.

Women’s Leadership Conference

Friday, March 27, 2015 at 1PM, Mack Student Center Plaza Rooms

Participants will have the opportunity to attend various educational sessions, hear from notable keynote speaker, and network with alumni, faculty and administrators.

Events for Week of 3/2/15

Events for Week of March 2nd

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.

#HUInternSelfie Challenge Tabling

Wednesday, March 4, 2015, 11-1PM, Student Center Atrium

We're gearing up for the #HUInternSelfie Challenge where Spring 2015 interns can participate and win a $250 Nordstrom gift card! Join us at the Student Center Atrium to get more information, take selfies with props, and have any questions you have about how to win the contest!

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.

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!

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.

Prepare for The Career Fair 1-on-1 Sessions – Provided by GEICO

Monday, March 9, 2015, 10-4PM, The Career Center

Join GEICO representatives during their drop-in office hours to practice your pitch just in time for the Spring Career Fair! Students have the opportunity to stop in without an appointment and meet with a representative to practice interacting with an employer. Students will learn:

• The etiquette of introducing yourself
• What topics to focus on and talk about
• Employer follow-up
• How to effectively use your time at the fair
• And more!

Zarb Alumni Mock Interview Night 1

Tuesday, March 10, 2015, 6-9PM, The Career Center

Students will be able to participate in a practice 30-minute interview with a Zarb School of Business Alumnus. Pre-registration on Pride-CMS is required for this event. Please bring a printed copy of your resume and dress professionally. This event is open to undergraduate Zarb students only.

GoinGlobal Workshop

Friday, March 13, 2015, 3-5PM, CV Starr 109

Join the Career Center and MISPO for an informative workshop on how to GoinGlobal, an online resource which provides country guides and advice on careers abroad, international career applications, Visa and related requirements, and much more! International students can utilize it to learn about U.S. Visas and also view career guides on states and cities within the U.S.!

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! 

#HUInternSelfie Challenge:

Sunday, March 15-April 20, 2015, Instagram @hofstracareer

Are you a student interning for Spring 2015? Do you want to a new internship wardrobe with a $250 Nordstrom gift card? Then all you have to do…is take selfies! Starting in March for 6 weeks, we will reveal a choice of two selfie-photo challenges, then you snap your photo, upload to Instagram, and at the end of the challenge, we’ll choose a random winner for the gift card! Visit Hofstra.edu/HUInternSelfie for more details on how to win!

Get Up Close With a Job Shadow

Are you facing any of these career conundrums?

I wonder what the job options are in xyz industry.

What can I do to decide between majors A or B?

I know I’m interested in this area but I don’t know what to do next.

I think I might like a career in xyz but I don’t know how to be sure.

If you are facing any issues like these, then you are ready for a job shadow.  Job shadowing is a career exploration activity that offers an opportunity to spend time with a professional currently working in a career field you are interested in. Job shadowing provides you with an opportunity to see what it’s actually like working in a specific job or industry. Not only do you get to observe the day-to-day activities of someone in the current workforce and have your burning questions answered, it also encourages you to forge strong and valuable connections for future opportunities (i.e. internships).

The timing for a job shadow couldn’t be any better.  The Career Center is offering its first ever job-shadowing program! The PRIDE Shadowing Program, offered to all first and second year students, is a one-day job shadow scheduled during the week of April 6-10 (this is spring break week so there will be no class conflicts). 

Once you apply, you will be matched based on the preferences listed in your application. No prior experience is necessary; you only need to be interested to sign up!

Here’s how you apply:

All applicants must be a current first or second year Hofstra University student enrolled in classes. The application deadline is March 16^th.  To apply, follow these steps:

• Login to Pride CMS (accessed through the “myapps” feature on the portal).
• Click on the “Jobs” Tab
• Type "PRIDE Shadowing Program" in the search box and select Search.
• Read the description and note all the mandatory dates in your calendar.
• Click "Apply.”  You must upload a resume onto the system under the “documents” tab to do so.
• Click on the link in the “How To Apply” section and complete the online form.  

That’s it!  Once you have applied, you will be matched with an employer and notified of your placement on or before March 20^th.  Any questions can be addressed to Deanna.Rodin@hofstra.edu.  You can learn more at hofstra.edu/shadowing.  Check it out!

Deanna Rodin,
Associate Director