For the Week of December 10, 2007
 

Career Events @Pitzer College
Career Events @Claremont Colleges

Employment and Internship Opportunities

Career Tips - Tips for Winter Break & More

Claremont Colleges On-Campus Recruiting Program
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Career Events @ Pitzer College

To sign-up for Pitzer workshops call x18519, stop by Mead Hall, or visit www.pitzer.edu/careerservices/event 

Upcoming Opportunity!

Stern Summer Internship (For Pitzer Students Only)
Facing History And Ourselves, Brookline, MA

Description: Since 1976, Facing History and Ourselves has offered in-depth professional development services; curricular resources; and ongoing support to educators and students in the areas of history, social studies, and language arts. Facing History is a national, not-for-profit organization based in Brookline, MA with several regional offices throughout the world. 

Through the generosity of Gerald and Linda Stern P’07, Pitzer College has been granted two paid summer internship opportunities available to incoming sophomores, juniors and seniors to assist the noble efforts of Facing History and Ourselves.  Pitzer students will work on one or more special projects related to programming and/or development, participate in weekly Facing History courses, and aid with administrative duties as needed.  Each intern will have a mentor to work under at Facing History. 

Interns work a total of 35 hours per week for 10 weeks at Facing History’s headquarters in Brookline, MA.  The program will begin the first week of June and end the second week in August.  The selected students will receive a housing, travel and living stipend of $3,600 awarded in two payments, of which $2,000 is paid up front. Interns are responsible for securing their own means of housing and travel. 

Qualifications: Facing History is looking for candidates with a strong interest in history and education reform.  Applicants must possess maturity and initiative, problem-solving ability, strong time-management, and good communication and computer skills. 

Application Process: Your application consists of four items: cover letter, resume, essay, and faculty recommendation letter by 5:00 pm, Wednesday February 20, 2008.  Incomplete applications will not be accepted. 

For application information and a more completion description and guidelines stop by Career Services, Mead Hall, Pitzer College.

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Career Events @ Claremont Colleges

The following events are held at the Claremont Colleges. They are open to all students. To sign-up for workshops at the Claremont Colleges, call them directly. Dates and times are subject to change, confirm with the host career center.

CGU Career Services-x18177
CMC Career Services-x77038
HMC Career Services-x72972

PO Career Development-x18144
SCR Career Planning & Resources-x18180

 


Weekly Events
Monday, December 10

No Events Scheduled

 

Tuesday, December 11

No Events Scheduled

 

Wednesday, December 12

Employer Information Table, Revolution Prep, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Seal Court, Malott Commons, SCR

 

Thursday, December 13

No Events Scheduled

 

Friday, December 14

No Events Scheduled

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Employment and Internship Opportunities
Featured Opportunities - Students hoping to receive credit for internship programs during the academic year must apply through External Studies. Contact externalstudies@pitzer.edu for details on deadlines and application requirements.

Employment Opportunity
Teach for America - Pitzer College Campus Campaign Coordinator (Repeat Listing)
You want to change things. Start here! Help build Teach For America's movement as a campus campaign coordinator
starting ASAP. Teach For America seeks outstanding undergraduate leaders to spearhead our recruitment efforts on your campus.

Main areas of responsibility:
Work in consultation with the recruitment team to develop and execute an ambitious strategic plan for your campus to attract top students to Teach For America by identifying and reaching out to students and networking with professors and student organizations.
Plan and execute high-impact visits for Teach For America staff, corps members, and alumni who visit campus.  Increase Teach For America's general visibility on campus through the execution of mass publicity strategies (e-mail, campus press, hanging posters and flyers, etc.) Campus campaign coordinators augment their professional skills in marketing, networking strategies, and communication while gaining an understanding of how a successful nonprofit organization operates.
Details: Campus campaign coordinators will be paid hourly at state minimum wage. Total hours throughout the season will be determined by the Recruitment Director. Campus campaign coordinators will work from the start of school through approximately Friday, February 15, 2008.  If you are interested in learning more about this position, please e-mail dwetri.addy@teachforamerica.org or visit: www.teachforamerica.org/CampusCampaignCoordinator.html for more information.


Internship Opportunities
Note: To start or continue your internship search, please stop by Career Services, Pitzer College for individual assistance.

Featured Internship
Conservation Internship (Full-time)
Alaska Conservation Foundation, Anchorage, AK

Company Description:
 Since 1980, Alaska Conservation Foundation has been a vital force protecting and enhancing the Great Land and its natural, wild ecosystems—the last of their kind in our nation. Through the support of individuals and foundations, ACF has awarded more than $23 million in grants to over 200 organizations. It serves as the eyes and ears for a statewide and national constituency deeply concerned about Alaska’s future.

Internship Description: Established in the spirit of Alaska conservation pioneer Celia Hunter, ACF’s Conservation Internship Program is a strategic investment in young adults. The program is specifically targeted toward students who plan a career path in conservation and are willing to make a long-term commitment to preserving and protecting the pristine environment and diverse cultures of Alaska. Learn firsthand about Alaska’s magnificent natural environment and diverse cultures. 1. Gain important, practical job skills in the conservation field while also helping the host organization meet its conservation program goals. 2. Help preserve and protect Alaska’s pristine environment by working with one of the many host organizations representing the state and federal government, private sector, and nonprofit organizations addressing important Alaska conservation needs. 3. Meet, network, and develop relationships with Alaska conservationists, agency personnel, local Alaskans, and other interns from across the nation. 4. Become mentors and sources of information for other students interested in Alaska conservation issues. 5. Obtain college credit (if approved by an accredited university).


Application Deadline
: February 15, 2008
How to apply: Apply online through their website 
For more information
: Visit their web site at www.akcf.org/_pages/programs_amp_initiatives/conservation_internship_program.php


 

Additional Internships

Apprenticeship Internship Program, Spoleto Festival USA, Charleston, SC
Arts Management Internship Program, Arts & Business Council of New York, New York, NY
Collections Research Intern, Curatorial Assistance Traveling Exhibitions, Pasadena, CA
Community Outreach Intern, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Gender Equity Project Intern, Hunter College, New York, NY
Graphic Artist Intern, Friedrich, Klatt and Associates, Chicago, IL
Harold Burson Summer Internship Program, Burson-Marsteller, New York, NY
Lab Research Interns, L’Oreal USA (COSMAIR), Clark, NY
Local Government Interns, City of Portland, Portland, OR
Research Intern, Oregon Environmental Council, Portland, OR
Solutions Intern, Pew Center on Global Climate Change, Arlington, VA
Useit Intern, Southern California Earthquake Center, Los Angeles, CA
Western Justice Center Foundation, Event Planning Intern, Pasadena, CA

These are a small sampling of the over 5,000 internships listed with Nationwide Internship Consortium (NIC). NIC is a consortium of private colleges and universities that list internships on MonsterTRAK.com. 
To directly access these internships, please visit the following web site www.monstertrak.com/signup.html

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Career Tips - Winter Break Jobs & More

Need or Want to Work during Winter Break?
This year's winter break at Pitzer College is approximately 4 weeks. Have you ever thought of using that time to earn money or acquire new job skills? According to Career Opportunities News here are some tips for those seeking such experiences.

1. Contact past employers from high school or previous summer jobs to let them know you are available.
2. Consider a very short internship experience in a field you would like to work in.
3. Ask family and friends, your best leads, for jobs.
4. When contacting an employer have some thoughts down on paper on why you would be a good employee for them. Instead of what they can provide for you.
5. Talk with a manager of a local chain store (Target, Best Buy, Macys, Borders) that you would like to work at. Chances are those chain stores are in your neighborhood back home. You could interview locally for a job back at home.
6. Consider working in retail or winter sports. The greatest help is needed in December and January for these types of opportunities.

Source
:
Ferguson. "Tips For Winter Break Jobs." Career Opportunities News. October 2007: 5.


Follow up after your interview!
According to Robert Half International staffing firm, 82% of their employers said that interviewees should contact the employer within two weeks of their interview. The most preferred technique to send an email, 38%, followed by a telephone call, 33%, and mailing a note telling them you are still out there, 23%. What could you say in your note? Most say express your continuing interest in the position, possibly state qualifications you forgot in your interview, and indicate your knowledge of the company.

Source
:
Ferguson. "Career Shorts." Career Opportunities News. October 2007: 10.


Ever wanted to work in Denmark?

According Forbes Magazine, workers in Denmark who lose their jobs receive up to 90% of their final pay for six months. The downside, Denmark's income tax rate is at 60%!
Source: Ferguson. "Career Briefs." Career Opportunities News. October 2007: 16.


Two Career Households
?
In two career households, 1 out of 4 couples report that the wife earns more than the husband. According to Money Magazine, this fact is not quite socially acceptable yet! Couples report that "it works out better when this fact is not discussed publicly with friends."

Source
:
Ferguson. "Career Briefs." Career Opportunities News. October 2007: 16.

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Claremont Colleges On-Campus Recruiting Program

To sign-up for Pitzer workshops call x18519, stop by Mead Hall, or visit www.pitzer.edu/careerservices/event 

To participate in this program, you must meet with the Assistant Director, Career Services. To make an appointment, please email careerservices@pitzer.edu. Interview for full-time jobs and internships with employers who will visit Pitzer and the Claremont Colleges. Career fields represented last year included education, environmental, business, law, communications, science, technology, and social services among others. Remember, employers will only visit once so sign up early.

Full-time Job Interviews Open to graduating seniors.
Information Sessions -
Students in all class years are invited to learn about employer opportunities. 
Internship Interviews – Employer determines class year status requirements.

For the following jobs
, materials must be submitted through MonsterTRAK 
By 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, December 12, 2007. For more information, contact Career Services.
Cal-Am Properties,
Senior Financial Analyst, Full-time

By 11:59 p.m., Thursday, December 13, 2007. For more information, contact Career Services.
Fieldglass, Inc., Consultant, Full-time

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Contact Information

Campus Address:
Career Services
Mead Hall
Pitzer College

Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-Noon; 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Walk-in Hours: Monday - Friday: 3:00-4:00 p.m. 
Campus Phone: x18519
Phone: 909-621-8519
Fax: 909-607-7058
Email: careerservices@pitzer.edu

Career Services Web Page: www.pitzer.edu/careerservices

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