Bard College | Career Development Office

Bard students are invited to attend the Government and Public Service Career Day, sponsored by the Mid-Hudson Career Consortium.

Attendees will learn about federal, state, and public service careers and will have the opportunity to meet and network with professionals in the field. There will also be a panel presentation featuring students who have recently interned with federal, state and public service agencies.

The Career Development Office has arranged shuttle service from Bard to the event, and a return service back to Bard. Seating is limited. If you would like to reserve a seat on the shuttle, please email cdo@bard.edu ASAP.

When: Wednesday, April 24, 1:00 - 4:00pm
Where: Roosevelt Estate Hyde Park, Wallace Center

Agenda:
1:00 - 1:15       Keynote Address
1:20 - 2:30       Career Professionals Panel
2:30 - 2:45       Break
2:45 - 3:30       Student Panel
3:45 - 4:30       Reception

Questions? Email cdo@bard.edu

Website: http://www.bard.edu/cdo
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Are you interested in fighting for issues that affect working, middle class, and poor people?

Would you like to work with statewide political campaigns, the labor movement, and community organizing?

Visit the New York Working Families Party Information Table!
A recruiter will be on campus talking to students about full time opportunities beginning after graduation as well as summer internships.

When: Thursday, April 18, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Where: Campus Center Lobby
Led by: Barak P. Kemeny, Recruitment Director, NY Working Families Party

For more information about working for the New York Working Families Party, visit: www.workingfamiliesparty.org/jobs

Questions? Email cdo@bard.edu

Website: http://www.bard.edu/cdo
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Peace Corps Information Session

When: Wednesday, April 3, 12:30 - 1:30pm
Where: Campus Center 214, Meeting Room
Led by: Douglas Miller, RPCV Thailand, 1990-92, Northeast Regional Recruiter

Come and learn about volunteering for the Peace Corps! The new Northeast Regional Recruiter, Douglas Miller, invites all class levels to come hear about opportunities with the Peace Corps and get the inside scoop on what its like to be a Peace Corps Volunteer.

Students are welcome to bring their lunch to the event. We also encourage students who can only make it to part of the event to come. If you have a class that ends at 1:10pm, feel free to swing by afterwards to meet Douglas and ask a few questions.

For more information, please contact the Career Development Office, cdo@bard.edu.

For more information about the Peace Corps, visit: http://www.peacecorps.gov/

Website: http://www.bard.edu/cdo
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Seniors: join CDO for a resume round table workshop before spring break!

This workshop will provide you with constructive feedback for your resume and helpful tips for updating your resume for the job search.

Spring break is a great time to work on your job search materials—like the resume - so you can start applying for jobs in April and May.

Resume Round Table Workshops:
Session One: Thursday, March 7 2013, 12:00pm
Session Two: Thursday, March 21 2013, 12:00pm
Where: Campus Center 202, Red Room

Due to limited space, students are required to sign up to reserve a seat at the table. To RSVP, email cdo@bard.edu. When you RSVP, please specify if you would like to attend Session One (March 7) or Session Two (March 21).

Participants should bring a copy of their resume with them to the event and are also welcome to bring their lunch.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us—cdo@bard.edu / Campus Center 201.

Website: http://www.bard.edu/cdo
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Teach for America Film Screening and Discussion on Education Achievement Gap

When:Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Where: Weis Cinema, Campus Center

Join Teach for America representatives for an enlightening film and discussion about the acheivement gap in America and how TfA works to expand educational opportunity in low-income communities.

For more information about Teach for America, stop by their information table in Campus Center Lobby on Thursday, January 31 (10a-4p) or visit: http://www.teachforamerica.org

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When: Tuesday, February 5, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Where: Campus Center 201
Hosted by CDO Staff: April Kinser, Elisabeth Giglio, and Sarah Drabick

Seniors, please join us in the Career Development Office (CDO) to meet or reconnect with the CDO staff. We can answer your questions about how to get started this spring on your job search or simply start a conversation on how to figure out what to do after graduation. Stop by and schedule an appointment to meet with one of us, have a cup of tea, and find out about CDO services and resources that are here to assist you in your job search. We look forward to seeing you for an informal get together.

Website: http://www.bard.edu/cdo
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Teach for America Information Table

Stop by Campus Center and speak with representatives from Teach for America to learn more about their full time teaching opportunities post-grad.

The final application deadline for teaching positions starting after graduation this May is February 15, 2013. For more information, check out their website: http://www.teachforamerica.org/ and be sure to stop by the information table on Thursday, January 31.

When: Thursday, January 31, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Where: Campus Center Lobby

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Bard Works is a career-oriented professional development program for juniors and seniors to prepare them for work after Bard. Bard Works will utilize a conference-style series of workshops, panels, small group discussions and individual counseling sessions that focus on getting a job, acquiring general career skills and strategies, plus networking and life skills.
Website: http://bardworks.bard.edu
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Join us for a Finance and Consulting career panel discussion and networking event at Bard College!

When: Saturday November 10, 2012, 2:00pm.
Where: Olin 102

The panel discussion will provide industry insights and focus on career choice, job search, networking, and application process. The event will also feature an interactive workshop that will help students improve their resume and cover letter writing skills, and prepare for interviews. Please bring your resumes and plan to attend from 2:00 - 5:00p on Saturday.

The list of panelists includes:

- Leslie Chen ‘09 – Associate, PWC Consulting, Financial Services
- Anna Neverova ‘07- Associate Director, UBS AG, Corporate Lending
- Vesna Straser ‘95- Electronic Trading and Execution Consulting Specialist, CQG, Inc., Trading Analytics
- Brandon Weber ‘97 - Partner / Director of Research, Signpost Capital
- Yu Gai Zhu ‘11- Portfolio Analyst, Lazard Asset Management, Emerging Markets Debt

The participating Bard alumni, who have benefited from such events in the past, are generously offering this opportunity to current students. The event is open to all students interested in careers in finance and consulting. Since the internship application process is extremely structured and deadline-driven (esp. for top-tier firms), the earlier students become familiar with the process, the better.

Event is sponsored by Economics Department, Office of Alumni/ae Affairs, & Career Development Office

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Learn about careers in teaching and meet with recruiters from a variety of teaching organizations!

Panelists include:

Carney, Sandoe & Associates
Exploration School
Bard College MAT Program
Rennert International TESOL Programs

When: Monday, November 5, 5:00 p.m.

Where: Weis Cinema, Campus Center

*In collaboration with the Senior Colloquium in Literature & Written Arts

Website: http://www.collegecentral.com/bard
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Christie's is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. It is also is the world's leading Art Business in terms of sales, profitability and quality of works of art offered.

Are you interested in a career with Christie's? Come to their Information Session and learn more about Christie's semesterly, summer and winter internship programs, as well as entry-level positions!

What about Graduate School? You'll also hear about Christie's Education, an international team of dedicated art-world experts, academics and practitioners, who are committed to educating and inspiring the next generation of art-world professionals. Christie's Education has an unparalleled reputation for preparing students to enter the professional art world. Their unique courses History of Art and Art-World Practice, History of Art and the Art Market and Art, Law and Business, will give you access to all parts of the art World.

When: Thursday, November 1, 2012, 1:00 p.m.

Where: Weis Cinema

Led by: Hilary Smith, Academic & Admissions Coordinator

For more information on Christie's and Christie's Education, please visit:

Website: http://www.collegecentral.com/bard
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Apply for CDO Sponsorship to this Year's Event!

Are you interested in the field of communications? This year the Career Development Office is pleased to co-sponsor the entry fee for five students to attend the Conference along with a member of the CDO team! Students will still be responsible for their transportation to and from NYC.

Each year, the New York Women in Communications Foundation hosts a day-long conference, featuring over 40 communications professionals speaking on 10 different topics. More than 300 college women attend to get career tips on various communication fields, ranging from entrepreneurship to marketing to broadcasting.

Application Instructions for CDO Sponsorship:

Due to high interest, the Career Development asks that students interested in attending submit a resume and short statement of intent describing why they would like to attend the conference and what they hope to gain from their experience. Materials should be submitted via email to cdo@bard.edu.

The deadline to apply is October 31, 2012. Selected students will be notified no later than November 5, 2012.

Additional Requirements:
Once five students have been selected, there will be a mandatory group information meeting with CDO the week of November 12 (date & time tbd) to go over proper dress code other pertinent information.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, November 17, 2012

Time: 9:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This year, Kate White, author of I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This, and former Editor in Chief, Cosmopolitan Magazine will be the breakfast keynote, and Jenna Wolfe, co-anchor, Sunday Edition of “Today” and “Today” Correspondent will be the lunch keynote.

Schedule:

8:30-10:00am- Breakfast, Keynote address
10:15-11:15am- Breakout Session 1

11:30-12:30pm- Breakout Session 2

12:45-2:00pm- Lunch, Keynote address

2:15-3:15pm- Breakout Session 3

3:30-4:30pm- Closing Panel Session: Secrets to a Successful Job Search

4:30pm- Raffle

Attendees will register for one panel to attend during each of the three breakout sessions:

Breakout 1

a) Broadcast and Cable Journalism

b) Marketing and Advertising

c) Magazine Writing for Print & Online

Breakout 2

a) Public Relations

b) Fashion and Beauty Media

c) News Reporting for Print and Online

Breakout 3

a) Digital, Social and Mobile Media

b) Unique Opportunities in Communications

c) Events in the Communications Industry

For more information and details, visit: http://www.nywici.org/events/student-communications-career-conference-0

Website: http://www.nywici.org/events/student-communications-career-conference-0
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ON CAMPUS TEACHING INTERVIEWS: DEADLINE FOR CARNEY, SANDOE & ASSOCIATES AND EXPLORATION SCHOOL

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Interested in teaching? There are upcoming opportunities for ALL CLASS LEVELS to apply for on campus teaching interviews - both full time positions and summer jobs are available!

CARNEY, SANDOE & ASSOCIATES - SENIORS ONLY
full-time positions starting after graduation

Carney, Sandoe & Associates (CS&A) is an educational recruitment firm that places teachers and administrators in private, independent schools across the U.S. and overseas. CS&A has thousands of K-12 positions available in all primary and secondary subjects each year - TEACHER CERTIFICATION IS NOT NECESSARY!

Bard Seniors can apply for an On Campus Interview with a CS&A recruiter on November 6th. To apply, students MUST submit their Cover Letter and Resume to CDO (cdo@bard.edu) by November 1. Selected candidates will be notified by CDO and assigned an interview time slot on November 6th.

For more information about CS&A, visit: http://www.carneysandoe.com/ or log on to your College Central account and search Job ID: 2721653

EXPLORATION SCHOOL - ALL LEVELS WELCOME
summer 2012 instructor & admin positions

Exploration School's Intermediate Program — a world-wide leader in summer academic enrichment — is seeking highly motivated and creative college students from all academic disciplines for a variety of teaching and administrative positions at at Wellesley College this summer.

On Campus Interviews will take place on November 5th & 6th. In order to be considered for an On Campus Interview, students MUST complete the online application by November 1.

The online application will take time to complete and students are encouraged to start the process ASAP to meet the Nov. 1 deadline. There is a very helpful information guide online which thoroughly explains how to complete the application. Students should refer to this guide when applying: http://www.explo.org/files/pdf/explo_fac_info_13.pdf

Students selected to interview will be notified by the recruiter and assigned an interview time slot on November 5th or 6th.

For more information about Exploration School, visit: http://www.explo.org/faculty/ or log on to your College Central account and search Job ID: 2759634

If you have questions about Carney, Sandoe & Associates or Exploration School, would like to have your resume and cover letter reviewed, or want to practice interviewing, contact CDO: cdo@bard.edu

Website: http://www.collegecentral.com/bard
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The Computer Science Program, Career Development Office, and Office of Alumni/ae Affairs Present:

Bard's First Tech Meetup: Students, Alumni/ae & Faculty Networking

Saturday, October 20, 2012
Success in Tech Speed Panel
Laszlo Z. Bito '60 Auditorium, 2:00 PM
Gabrielle H. Reem and Herbert J. Kayden Center (RKC)

Students studying the liberal arts and science need lucrative, creative career opportunities. The tech industry needs a more diverse, creative work force. Bard can help!

Meet and learn from seven successful alumni/ae. Panelists include:

Jackie Bow '10, Computer Science
Malicious Code Analyst

Rebecca Bray '98, Sociology
Interactive Design/Artist

Kate Hartman '03, Film
Artist, Technologist & Educator

Eric Hoffman '94, Environmental Studies
Creative Director, Designer

Bradford Reed '93, Music
Composer, Performer & Producer

Ross Shain '91, Film
Film Software Designer

Michael Walker '11, Computer Science
Entrepreneur/Software Designer

Tech Demos & Mingle 3:30 - 4:15 PM, RKC Lobby

An Alumni/ae Day event in collaboration with the Computer Science Program, CDO, and The Office of Alumni/ae Affairs. For more information, contact CDO: cdo@bard.edu / x7539

http://inside.bard.edu/~kohara/techmeetup/

Website: http://inside.bard.edu/~kohara/techmeetup/
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Meet with Nick Chan '12, Account Executive for Morningstar's Development Program.

Nick will be back on campus for Alumni/ae Day and will host an informal information session about Morningstar, the two-year paid training program, MDP, and application process.

When: October 19, 2012, 6:00PM
Where: Campus Center Room 202, Red Room
Led by: Nick Chan '12, Account Executive, Morningstar Development Program

For more information about Morningstar, click here.

Website: http://www.collegecentral.com/bard
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Learn about living and working in Japan after graduation! The JET program offers opportunities to work as an assistant language teacher or a coordinator for international relations.

Noriko Furuhata, a JET Representative, will present and also answer questions.

When: Thursday, October 11, 2012, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Where: Campus Center 214

All class levels are welcome to attend.

Deadline for applications for 2013 program will be mid-late Novevmber. Further details on the application process and deadlines will be shared at the event.

Website: http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp
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EXPLORATION SCHOOL SKYPE INFO SESSION

Earn $3,600-$6,000 over the summer!

Interested in working with and teaching 8th & 9th grade students at Wellseley College over the summer? Learn about opportunities with Exploration School and how you can apply for an On Campus Interview in November!

STUDENTS OF ALL LEVELS AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME TO APPLY!

When: Wednesday, October 3, 5:00PM

Where: Campus Center 202, Red Room

Led by: Elliot Targum, Head of the Exploration School Intermediate Program

http://explo.org/360/wellesley

Website: http://www.collegecentral.com/bard
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Interested in going to graduate school?

Come meet with Kaplan to learn all about graduate school exams. You'll receive information about practice tests, prep classes, and more! Plus, as a Bard student, you'll receive a special discount on many of Kaplan's services, like prep courses.

When: Tuesday, October 2, 2012, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Where: Kline Commons

Led by: Tineica-Michelle Johnson, Graduate Programs Manager, Kaplan Test Prep

Remember, Kaplan is also offering online practice tests this October. You can take the following practice tests from any location with a computer and internet connection:

- GRE

- GMAT

- LSAT

- MCAT

- DAT

- OAT

- PCAT

For the complete list of dates, time and registration, please follow this link: http://bit.ly/ClassroomAnywhereNPT2012

Website: http://www.collegecentral.com/bard
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University of Rochester Simon Graduate School of Business Information Session

Come learn about Simon School's graduate programs, including MBA and MS tracks, and meet with a recruiter! You'll hear about Bard's partnership with Simon School as well as the scholarships, programs and special events for which Bard students are eligible.

Kaplan will also be at the event and will raffle off a FREE GMAT prep course to one student who attends.

When: Tuesday, October 2, 2012, 5:00 PM

Where: Olin 205

Led by: Robyn Winstanley, Associate Director of Recruitment

For more information about Simon School, visit: http://www.simon.rochester.edu/index.aspx

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Bard Seniors - would you like the opportunity to apply and interview for full-time jobs after graduation? Be sure to participate in the Fall Recruiting Consortium (FRC).

If you are a Bard College Senior and are interested in participating in this recruiting event, please contact CDO for more information on how you can get involved: cdo@bard.edu / x7539.

The event takes place on October 26, 2012, but the deadline to submit applications is October 3, 2012. Contact CDO for details.
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- Interested in community leadership?
- Do you want to teach and mentor?
- Graduate and immediately receive intensive career training!

Earn $25,000 - $50,000 per year, dependent on location

Learn about the two-year teaching fellowship, including a summary of benefits and how to start the application process for jobs after graduation.

*all class levels are welcome to attend*

Presenters include: Alexandra Rallis, Recruitment Manager, Teach for America; and Joy Baglio '08, Bard College & Teach for America Alumna

http://www.teachforamerica.org

Co-Sponsored by: Bard's Center for Civic Engagement & the Career Development Office

Website: http://www.teachforamerica.org
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Interested in joining the Peace Corps? Come to the information session led by a Peace Corps recruiter who will discuss what it takes to join the Peace Corps, the application process, and what to expect as a volunteer.

You'll also hear about the Peace Corps' partnership with BCEP and the Master's International (MI) Program and meet some recently returned Peace Corps Volunteers.

All class levels are welcome to attend.

When: Tuesday, September 25, 2012, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Where: Weis Cinema
Led by: James Kostenblatt, Peace Corps Regional Recruiter
In Collaboration with Bard Center for Environmental Policy, BCEP

Website: http://www.nyinfo@peacecorps.gov
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Bard Students are invited to join Vassar's Law School Fair on Wednesday, September 19th, from 2-4 pm in the Villard Room at Vassar College (Main Building).

Bard CDO will be organizing a shuttle to run from Campus Center to Vassar. If you are interested in taking the shuttle, you must sign up with CDO. Email cdo@bard.edu

Law Schools Attending the event include:

American University - Washington College of Law

Boston College Law School

Boston University - School of Law

Brooklyn Law School

City University of New York - School of Law, Admission Office

Columbia University - School of Law

Fordham University - School of Law

Hofstra University - School of Law

Mercer Law School

New York Law School

New York University - School of Law

Northeastern University School of Law - Admission

Pace Law School

Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law

Quinnipiac University School of Law

Rutgers University - School of Law-Newark

Seton Hall University - Law School

St. John's University - School of Law

Touro Law Center - Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

Tulane University - School of Law

University of Connecticut - School of Law

Vermont Law School

Washington University School of Law

Western New England University School of Law

For more information, visit: www.vassar.edu

Website: http://www.collegecentral.com/bard
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Are you interested in taking a practice graduate school exam? Kaplan is offering their Classroom Anywhere practice tests this fall!

You can take the following practice tests from any location with a computer and internet connection:

- GRE

- GMAT

- LSAT

- MCAT

- DAT

- OAT

- PCAT

For the complete list of dates, time and registration, please follow this link: http://bit.ly/ClassroomAnywhereNPT2012

If you would like information about prep courses and other services Kaplan provides, please be sure to contact:

Tineica-Michelle Johnson

Graduate Programs Manager | Kaplan Test Prep

Tineica-Michelle.Johnson@kaplan.com

914-703-5332

Website: http://www.collegecentral.com/bard
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When: Thursday, September 13, 5:30-6:30 pm
Where: RKC 103, Laszlo Z. Bito '60 Auditorium

Led by: April Kinser and Elisabeth Giglio, Career Development Office

Seniors: Find out about opportunities for seniors to interview with recruiters on campus this Fall! This workshop will give an overview of participating employers and discuss job opportunities that start after graduation. Application deadlines start in early September with most interviews over by mid-November. CDO will offer job search tips and provide links to resume and cover letter handouts plus additional resources to help with your job search. Ask questions about job applications, job search support, and mock interviews! Visit the CDO calendar to find out about information sessions for specific programs and recruitment dates.

Website: http://www.collegecentral.com/bard
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Seniors in the Literature & Written Arts Program:

Be sure to attend the first event of your Senior Colloquium and hear from CDO regarding all of the upcoming Fall Recruiting Events, plus information on deadlines, resumes, cover letters and more!

When: Monday, September 10, 4:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Where: Olin LC115

Led by: Division of Languages & Literature and CDO Staff

Email cdo@bard.edu if you have any questions.

Website: http://www.collegecentral.com/bard
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- Are you a budding chef or baker?
- Do you make your own jewelry or clothing?
- Do you sell your own artwork?

Come learn how individuals like you have turned their handmade pursuits into profitable businesses!

Danielle Maveal, Head of Seller Education at ETSY, will moderate the event.

Panelists Include:

- Susannah Bradley ‘07, Makes and sells sturdy, stylish, eco friendly bags from recycled sails
http://www.etsy.com/people/BootsBradley
- Liv Carrow ‘06, ETSY Admin & Support Member
http://www.etsy.com/people/LivCanary
- Behida Dolic, Makes and sells hand-draped cloche hats
http://www.etsy.com/people/yellowfield7#
- Nickey Skarstad, Team Member, ETSY Rockstar Seller Education
http://www.etsy.com/people/knickey
- Michelle Spaulding, Team Member, ETSY Rockstar Seller Education
http://www.etsy.com/people/HeyMichelle

**IN ADDITION: ETSY, Local Artists and Bard Students have collaborated to put together a Craft Fair from 4:00 – 8:00PM. Stop by Campus Center before or after the presentation to browse the tables, shop, and speak with local artists who sell their items on ETSY!**

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Are you interested in a career with Christie's? Come to their Information Session and learn more about Christie's semester, summer and winter internship programs, as well as entry-level positions! Christie's has internships in a variety of areas, including:

- Auction
- Gallery Design
- Business Development
- Human Resources
- IT
- Legal
- Marketing
- Operations
- Public Relations
- Special Events

When: Thursday, April 12, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Where: Weis Cinema
Led by: Kate Dworkin, Internship Coordinator, and Jayme Gruetzmacher, Recruiting Manager

*Christie's will also have an information table set up in Campus Center Lobby at 11:00 a.m.*

Christie's is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. It is also is the world's leading Art Business in terms of sales, profitability and quality of works of art offered.

Website: http://www.christies.com/about/careers/internships/
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Are you interested in working at a camp this summer? Come to the Omega Teen Camp Information Table! Adam Simon, Director of the camp, will be recruiting for 2012 Counselors!

When: Tuesday, March 27, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Campus Center Lobby
Led by: Adam Simon, Omega Teen Camp Director

Working at Omega Teen Camp is an experience like no other! Unlike many other teen camps, our program is built upon the skills, interests, and passions of each staff member. Omega Teen Camp staff get to use their unique talents to make a difference in the lives of teens, and also form lasting friendships and a wonderful community amongst themselves.

The camp is located in Rhinebeck, NY and runs from July 8 - August 12. Creative, fun, mature and responsible individuals are encouraged to apply! Applicants must be at least 20 years old to apply. Counselors are paid $1,200 for the five weeks plus room and all meals.

For more information on Omega Teen Camp, visit: http://www.eomega.org/omega/teencamp/

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Come and learn about volunteering for the Peace Corps! Regional Recruiter Ryan Lesley will host a Virtual Information Session from the Peace Corps' headquarters in NYC. Q&A session will take place after the presentation.

PEACE CORPS VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION

When: Wednesday, March 21, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Where: Campus Center 214, Meeting Room

Led by: Ryan Lesley, Regional Recruiter

For more information about the Peace Corps, visit: http://www.nyinfo@peacecorps.gov

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Are you interested in working to protect our environment? Do you want to research the challenges confronting our environment and educate the public about what’s at stake?

At Environment America, you can help raise awareness of environmental issues and promote sensible solutions.

To learn more about working in the field of environmental nonprofit advocacy andinterview for full-time, paid fellowship positions after graduation, attend one of the following Environment America events, hosted by 2010 BCEP Alumna and Energy Associate for Environment America, Emily Fischer:

INFORMATION SESSION

When: Tuesday, March 13, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Where: Red Room, Campus Center 202

INFORMATION TABLE
When: Wednesday, March 14, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Where: Campus Center Lobby

INTERVIEWS
Seniors can sign up for an on-campus interview during the Information Session on Tuesday, March 13, or at the Information Table on Wednesday, March 14. Interviews will take place during the afternoon on March 14.

Environment America is an organization working to protect clean air, water and open spaces. For more information on Environment America, visit: http://www.environmentamerica.org

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INFORMATION TABLE
When: Thursday March 8, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Where: Campus Center Lobby

Led by: Randi Bender, Talent Acquisition Manager

LEARN ABOUT ENTERPRISE’S MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM, PAID INTERNSHIPS AND OTHER ENTRY-LEVEL POSITIONS STARTING AT $31,000 PER YEAR.

Randi will meet with students and accept resumes for the Summer 2012 Management Training Internship program.

For more information, visit: http://www.erac.com/opportunities/mng-training-program.aspx

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Are you interested in the field of Communications? Not entirely sure which path to take or different focus areas you can specialize in? Come to the Careers in Communications Panel and hear from top professionals in the areas of publishing, media and marketing.

When: Thursday, March 1, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Weis Cinema, Campus Center

Panelists Include:
• Joe Hagan, Contributing Editor, New York Magazine
• Allison Radzin ‘88, VP, Sales Strategy & Presentation Design, Turner Entertainment
• Stuart Shinske, Executive Editor, Poughkeepsie Journal
• Jason Stern, Founder & Publisher, Chronogram
• Matt Wing ‘06, New York City Deputy Communications Director for Governor Andrew Cuomo

Website: http://www.collegecentral.com/bard
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INFORMATION TABLE
When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Where: Campus Center Lobby

Come learn about the MS in Business Enterprise (MBE) at Fordham University, a master’s degree program created specifically for high- potential recent bachelor’s degree graduates with no prior experience in business in New York City.

In small, personalized classes, the MBE Program will immerse students in the fundamentals of the global business environment and guide them in both integrating business principles with their previous studies and also in exploring possible careers in business and management.

Led by Stuart Lipper, Associate Dean of Academic Programs

For more information, visit: http://www.bnet.fordham.edu/MBE

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When: Tuesdays, January 31 – February 28, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM AND Mondays, March 5 - March 26, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Campus Center 214, Meeting Room
Led by: Lauren Gerken, Executive Recruiter
Sign-up: Email cdo@bard.edu

*SIGN-UP IS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN A ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEW PREP SESSION*

The Career Development Office is pleased to offer on-on-one interview prep sessions with Executive Recruiter, Lauren Gerken. Lauren will be on campus each Tuesday during the month of February and each Monday during the month of March, working with students and helping them build and improve their interview skills.

If you are interested in signing up for a prep session with Lauren, email cdo@bard.edu.

About Lauren:

Lauren Gerken has spent the past 15 years in retained executive recruiting, finding and assessing professional managers at the highest levels in corporations throughout the US. Prior to that, she was one of a team that trained the global Human Resources staff at Citibank in the art of assessment interviewing, and is well-versed in the cultural employment norms of countries in Europe and South America.

Her early training was in classical music education; she entered the Social Work field working with adolescents, and then obtained an MBA in Corporate Finance from which she developed a management career in national media companies in New York City.

Lauren is happy to offer Bard students and alumni the opportunity to interview, organize their thoughts around employment strengths and preferences, and answer whatever questions she can.

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Upcoming CDO Events

Archive of Past CDO Events

Off-Campus Government and Public Service Career Day

New York Working Families Party Information Table

Peace Corps Information Session

Senior Resume Round Table Workshops (sign up required)

Teach for America Film Screening and Discussion on Education Achievement Gap

Senior Open House in the Career Development Office (CDO)

Teach for America Information Table

Bard Works

Alumni/ae Finance & Consulting Career Panel

Careers in Teaching Panel

Christie's Internship & Christie's Education Information Session

New York Women in Communications Student Conference

On Campus Teaching Interviews: Upcoming Deadlines

Bard's First Tech Meetup: Students, Alumni/ae & Faculty Networking

Morningstar Information Session with Nick Chan '12

Japan Exchange & Teaching Program (JET) Information Session

Exploration School Information Session

Kaplan Information Table: GRE, GMAT, MCAT, LSAT

Simon Graduate School of Business Information Session

Fall Recruiting Consortium 2012

TONIGHT: Teach for America Info Session

Peace Corps Information Session

Vassar College Law School Fair

Practice Graduate School Exams: Kaplan Classroom Anywhere!

Senior Salon Series: The Fall Recruiting Season & Your Job Search

Senior Colloquium in Literature & Written Arts and CDO Fall 2012 Recruiting

Entrepreneurs in the Handmade Marketplace

Christie's Information Session

Omega Teen Camp - 2012 Counselor Recruiting Information Table

Peace Corps Virtual Information Session

Environment America Information Session & On-Campus Interviews

Enterprise Information Table for Management Training Program

Careers in Communications Panel: Publishing, Media & Marketing

Fordham University MS in Business Enterprise Information Table

Interview Prep Sessions with Executive Recruiter, Lauren Gerken