The holidays are over, and winter has definitely settled in. You have weeks before classes start again, and it’s freezing outside.
Are you bored yet? Luckily for you, Career Planning can think of a lot of things to do!
Attend a Site Visit
Amica Insurance is putting on an event next Tuesday, January 11th, inviting students to come see what working for them entails. This two-hour event will be at their corporate headquarters in Lincoln, RI, and it’s a great opportunity to find out about different career paths within the company. The visit to Amica will include a continental breakfast, a brief information session about the company and a panel discussion with current employees regarding our corporate culture, relocation, career paths and our promote-from-within philosophy. For more information contact Kerry Feather – if you just want to register ASAP, contact the organizer, Amy Weinstein, via email – or via telephone 401-874-4043. Brought to you by the Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers – see older post below for more information!
Work on your Resume and have it critiqued
We are here over winter break and will be having Instant Message Drop-In Hours next Wednesday, January 12th, from 1-4 PM via google chat. Chat with a career counselor about your resume, job search strategy, cover letters, or any other career-related quick question you need answered. Of course, if you are local and want to come in for an appointment, you can do that too. Call 508-793-3880 to set one up.
Apply for jobs or internships
Have you SEEN Crusader Connections lately? Lots o’ jobs and internships on there… here are a few INTERNSHIPS with upcoming deadlines:
- Operations Coordinator, Teach for America
- Various Summer Positions, Tabor Academy
- Summer Festival Intern, Jacob’s Pillow Dance
- Discover KPMG Program, KPMG (NOT just for Accounting and Economics Majors – check it out!)
- Customer Marketing & Strategy Event Internship – Kraft Sports Group (NE Pats, Revolution, etc.)
…and more! Quick Tip: If you see something you like, apply SOON! Some employers review resumes on an ongoing basis. Don’t procrastinate and lose out on a great opportunity.
Research employers, network, and plan for the semester
Think of an employer for whom you would love to work, or a type of job you would love to do. Now go to Career Search, Vault, Going Global, Glassdoor.com, or any of the other helpful links on our website to research the organization, AND its competitors, who likely have similar positions.
Plan for career fairs and other networking opportunities – check calendars, the Career Planning Facebook page, Calendar, and Blog for dates for off-campus events and helpful career information.
There are many off-campus career fairs coming up in January and February including:
- Sports and Entertainment Career Fair – Boston, Friday January 28th
- Developers & Designers, Boston, February 5th
- Non-Profit and Human Services Career Fair – Wellesley, MA, Wednesday, February 16th
In order to start, or continue networking, update or create a LinkedIn account and start to talk to people about your search. Find alums on the Career Advisor Network as well. Networking WORKS!
Sit at home watching the Food Network and HGTV
Learn how to cook Beef Wellington, or better yet, find out which house in Costa Rica the couple on House Hunters International bought!
(but, unfortunately, unless you are planning to become a realtor or chef, doing these things won’t help you get a job)
