Presented by the Career Development Center (CDC). Offices are located in the Everett Wing (next to the Groves Health Center). Hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. When classes are in session, the Career Development Library only is open Thursday until 8 PM and Saturday, 1-4 PM. Drop-in hours are 2:00-4:30 PM, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; and 9:00-11:30 AM, Tuesday and Thursday.

Please note that the following listings for jobs, internships, fellowships, and scholarships are only a sampling of the opportunities available at the Career Development Center. For more information, visit our offices.

On Campus

Fellowships and Scholarships Information Meeting

Part of a regular series of open advising sessions presenting information and instruction on researching and applying for funding for undergraduate and postgraduate work and study. Friday, November 3, CDC, 10 AM; and Friday, November 10, CDC, 2 PM.

Resume-Writing Workshop

Covers what to include, how to present it, layout, and more, focusing on employers' needs. Thursday, November 9, 302 Psychology and Education Building, 4-5 PM.

Mock Interviews

Practice interviewing with staff members using video every Monday and Wednesday at 3 PM and 4 PM in the CDC. Call for an appointment. If you want a copy of your mock interview, bring a blank videotape.

Workshop on Job-Hunting Strategies

A comprehensive plan for developing a job search in your area of interest. Covers identifying resources, contacting prospective employers, geographic locations, and networking. Wednesday, November 8, 207 Blanchard Campus Center, 4-5 PM.

How to Get the Most out of Your CEP

Attendance is mandatory at one of these meetings for all January Term Career Exploration Project (CEP) participants. Receive the evaluation forms, learn what is expected when you are on site, and hear tips on how to make this a successful experience. The first session will be held Friday, November 10, 302 Psychology and Education Building, 4-5 PM.

Recruiting

Come to the Career Development Library to check the "On-Campus Recruiting Notebook" for information on both on-campus and Five College recruiting. It is not necessary to sign up to attend information sessions. Interview locations and due dates for cover letters, resumes, and other requested materials are noted in parentheses.

On-Campus Interviewing

The following companies will be conducting on-campus interviews. Please check the "On-Campus Recruiting Notebook" for details.

Coopers and Lybrand L.L.P.

Opening for computer assurance services associate. Candidates should have experience in managing projects, business analysis, finance and auditing, or systems analysis. Knowledge of mainframe, midrange, or distributed computing environment and programming is a plus. Recruiting date is December 5. Submit cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript by November 14.

Information Sessions

Monday, November 6

Nine West, UMass, 911-915 Campus Center, 7 PM

Tuesday, November 7

Wallace, Inc., UMass, School of Management, Faculty Lounge, 6 PM

Northwestern Mutual, UMass, 811-815 Campus Center, 6 PM

Wednesday, November 8

Fidelity, Amherst College, call 542-2265 for time and location

Math English Science Technology Education Program (MESTEP), 207 Blanchard Campus Center, 7 PM

Early Cloud & Company, UMass, 805-809 Campus Center, 7 PM

Travelers Insurance, UMass, 803 Campus Center, 7 PM

Thursday, November 9

First Empire Corp., Amherst College, Porter Lounge, Converse Hall, 7:30 PM

Independent Educational Services, 207 Blanchard Campus Center, 7 PM

Off Campus

1995 Boston Career Forum is the largest free international career forum for Japanese/English and Korean/English bilinguals. Bilingual college seniors and recent graduates can interview for employment with representatives from over seventy Japanese, American, and Korean companies at the forum. All majors welcome. November 3-5, Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston. For information see the career library bulletin board or call 1-800-999-0179.

Examination Information

Veterinary College Admission Test registration deadline (received by): December 15, test date: January 20.

Graduate Management Admissions Test registration deadline (received by): December 15, test date: January 20.

TOEFL registration deadline (received by): November 6, test date: December 8.

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Attention seniors

1stPlace! DISCS ARE HERE

Seniors who wish to participate in any form of recruiting (from on-campus interviewing to career fairs) are required to register through 1stPlace!

1stPlace! is a cutting-edge piece of technology that enables students to stay connected to job-search services electronically.

To register:

1. Purchase your disc at the Career Development Center reception desk with $10 cash or check (payable to Mount Holyoke College).
2. Insert disc in any IBM-compatible computer and register your demographic information, areas of interest, key skills, and geographic preferences.
3. Return the completed disc to the CDC reception desk for uploading. Your disc will be returned to you via campus mail.
4. Update your disc as needed throughout the year.

1stPlace! puts you at the forefront of job search technology