Life & Work 12/09/94

Presented by the Career Resource Center (CRC). Offices are located in the Everett Wing (next to the Health Center). Hours are 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. When classes are in session, the Career Resource Center Library only is also open Thursday until 8 PM and Saturday, 1-4 PM.

On Campus

Drop-in Counseling Hours

To answer those "quick" questions, a counselor will be available in the CRC Library Monday through Friday, 2:30-4:30 PM. Drop-in sessions last about ten to twenty minutes. Come during these hours and sign up for a slot.

Mock Interviews

Practice through simulation with staff members using videotape. Mondays and Wednesdays at 3 PM and 4 PM. Call for an appointment. Please bring a resume with you. If you would like a copy of your mock interview session, bring a blank videotape with you as well.

Resume-Writing Workshop

Covers what to include, how to present it, and layout, all focusing on employers' needs. Come to this workshop and get your resume on its way. Friday, December 9, 302 Psychology and Education Building, 1:30-2:30 PM.

CEP Workshop

How can you get the most out of your Career Exploration Project (CEP)? Attend this workshop for all January CEP participants. Friday, December 9, 302 Psychology and Education Building, 3:00-3:50 PM, or Monday, December 12, 302 Psychology and Education Building, 4:30-5:20 PM.

Cover Letter Workshop

How to present yourself in writing to a prospective employer. A discussion of purpose, formats, content, and styles. Monday, December 12, 316 Psychology and Education Building, 4:00-5:15 PM.

Resume Critiques

Resumes reviewed in twenty-minute slots. Tuesday, December 13, Career Resource Center, 2:30-4:30 PM. (Sign-ups will be taken Monday, December 12, at 3 PM.)

International Identification Cards

For students planning to study or travel abroad, International Student Identification cards are available for $16. See Janice Kane.

Off Campus

John Hancock Information Session

Students interested in a career in management training or financial, business, or estate planning are invited to attend a one-hour information session on career opportunities with John Hancock Financial Services. Positions are open throughout New England. John Hancock Conference Center, Boston, Tuesday, December 13, at 1 PM and 7 PM. For more information or to reserve a place, call 617-572-6053. If you cannot attend, mail your resume to John Hancock directly.

New Jersey Collegiate Career Day

The New Jersey Collegiate Career Day will be hosted by Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey on Friday, January 6, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. This free event offers seniors and graduates the opportunity to meet New Jersey employers seeking entry-level candidates. The event draws over 125 employers and 2,000 candidates. All academic majors are represented, including liberal arts, business, science, and technical areas. For more information, call Janet Bernardin at 908-932-8105.

Job Conference for Minorities

Newsday/New York Newsday will host its twelfth annual Job Opportunity Conference for Minorities on Friday and Saturday, January 20 and 21. More than forty nationwide daily newspapers will send recruiters to interview candidates. They will be looking to fill editorial positions in reporting, copy editing, photography, and art, as well as business positions in advertising sales, circulation, production, and financial accounting. For more information and how to register, see J/9 or call 516-843-2183 or 516-843-2186. Deadline for registration is January 6.

Recruiting

For more detailed information on both on-campus and Five-College recruiting, please come to the Career Resource Center Library to check the On-Campus Recruiting Notebook.

The deadline for submitting cover letters and resumes for interviews with organizations recruiting on campus between January 30 and February 17 is December 22.

Information Sessions

Open to all students

Information sessions provide an opportunity to learn about specific employers and career fields in general. They are an excellent preliminary way to explore your interests. It is not necessary to sign up to attend. If you are planning to attend an information session off campus, please call the appropriate career center to confirm the date, time, and location.

MESTEP (Math, English, Science, Technology Education Project), Thursday, December 8, 207 Blanchard Campus Center, 7 PM.

School Service Bureau, Thursday, December 8, Amherst College, Babbott Room, Octagon Building, 7:30 PM.

Five College Recruiting

Be sure to check the Recruiting Notebook for interview dates and details. Cover letters, resumes, and other requested materials are due in the Career Resource Center on or before the date noted in parentheses at the end of each recruiter's entry. All interviews for the following companies will be held at the University of Massachusetts.

Simmons Company (January 24)

Batch Recruiting

Some employers do not recruit on campus, but ask our office to collect resumes and cover letters to be sent to them in a "batch." Check the Batch Recruiting Notebook in the CRC Library for job descriptions. Cover letters, resumes, and other requested materials are due in the Career Resource Center on or before the date noted in parentheses at the end of each recruiter's entry.

Carney, Sandoe & Associates (December 19)
DePaul University (January 15)
National Economics Research Associates Inc (December 19)
St Paul's School (December 22)
The Brearley School (December 22)
The Gap (December 22)

Additions and Changes to Second Semester Recruiting List

Additions and changes will be printed in "Life & Work" for two consecutive issues. Please check the Second Semester Recruiting Notebook for all updated information.

American Management Systems (Five College interviews at Amherst College) recruiting date: February 24. Resumes and cover letters due December 22.

Cahners Publishing Company information session: February 28, 215 Blanchard Campus Center, 7 PM. Recruiting date: March 1. Resumes and cover letters due February 6.

CIGNA (Five College interviews at Amherst College) recruiting date: February 15. Resumes and cover letters due December 22.

Condé Nast Publications information session: Monday, March 13, 207 Blanchard Campus Center, 7 PM. Recruiting date: Tuesday, March 14. Resumes and cover letters due February 6.

CS First Boston (Five College interviews at Amherst College) recruiting date: February 1. Resumes and cover letters due December 22.

First Empire State Corporation (Five College interviews at Amherst College) recruiting date: February 15. Resumes and cover letters due December 22.

Fund for Public Interest Research (Five College interviews at Smith College) recruiting date: February 15. Resumes and cover letters due February 4.

Fund for Public Interest Research, California (Five College interviews at the University of Massachusetts) recruiting dates: March 2 and 29. Resumes and cover letters due February 6.

Gemini Consulting (Five College interviews at Amherst College) recruiting date: February 17. Resumes and cover letters due December 22.

John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance recruiting date: Friday, April 7. Resumes and cover letters due March 31.

Marketing Corporation of America (Five College interviews at Amherst College) recruiting date: February 14. Resumes and cover letters due December 22.

Nine West Group (Five College interviews at the University of Massachusetts) recruiting date: February 8. Resumes and cover letters due December 22.

Readak Educational Services information session: Thursday, March 9, 207 Blanchard Campus Center, 7 PM. Recruiting date: Friday, March 10. Resumes and cover letters due February 6.

Teach For America recruiting date: Monday, April 3. Applications should be sent directly to them by January 15.

UNUM (Five College interviews at Smith College) recruiting date: February 9. Resumes and cover letters due December 22.

Career Opportunities of the Week

More complete job descriptions are available in the Career Resource Center Library in the "J" (full-time Jobs) and "S" (Short-term, Summer and Semester) notebooks. The specific "J" or "S" notebook containing the description is noted at the end of each entry.

Full Time

National Evaluation Systems, an Amherst company that provides educational testing products for teacher certification programs and higher education assessment, is offering the position of project assistant. Responsibilities include maintaining project files, coordinating meetings, assembling materials for conferences, and performing some clerical tasks. Strong organizational and administrative skills, ability to work under deadlines, and a commitment to see projects through to completion required. See J/5.

Summer

Many summer programs have application deadlines in the fall and winter. Many students do not consider summer employment early enough to complete application materials in time. Don't wait too long to explore summer opportunities.

The Center for Talented Youth (CTY) at Johns Hopkins University is looking for art history teaching assistants for its summer programs at several sites. Applicants should have completed advanced course work in art history, have a strong academic record, and have tutoring or teaching experience. Residential programs include two three-week sessions from June 22 to August 6. Provides salary, room, and board. Deadline is February 1. See S/3B.