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  • BardWorks Boost Camp
    Saturday, September 30, 2023 – Monday, October 16, 2023
  • BardWorks Boost Camp

    Saturday, September 30, 2023 – Monday, October 16, 2023 | Barringer House
    ELEVATE . EMBRACE . EMPOWER 
    Your Life After Bard 


    *Pre-registration is required to attend the BOOST Camp
    Register by October 16th or until the program fills at 20 capacity
    If registration closes, don't worry. More Boost Camps are coming!


    When: Saturday, October 21st, from 11-2:00 p.m.

    Where: Barringer House, Global Classroom

    Students will have the opportunity to reflect on:
    • Identifying their unique skills, interests & values
    • Translating talents & experiences to write effective resumes
    • Developing ways to explore fields & get connected

    Register Here

    NOTE: Please bring your laptop to be used and a current resume to be worked on

    FREE COFFEE & TEA / BRUNCH FOOD ITEMS

    SPACE IS LIMITED - Open to ALL Class years!
    *If you register, please be sure to attend. 

    Got Questions? - Contact [email protected]
    Contact: Career Developement
    Phone: 845-758-7539
    E-mail: [email protected]
  • JET: Japanese Exchange and Teaching Program
    Wednesday, October 4, 2023 , 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm EDT/GMT-4
  • JET: Japanese Exchange and Teaching Program

    Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm EDT/GMT-4 | Campus Center, Yellow Room 214
    Thinking about teaching abroad after Bard?

    JET: Japanese Exchange and Teaching Program


    JET has hired Bardians to work and teach English in Japan!

    Hear from JET recruiter and Bard alumni/ae about teaching and working in Japan.
    Learn about the application process and fall deadlines!


    Join us!

    Wednesday, October 4, 4:15–5:15 pm
    In-person: Campus Center, Yellow Room 214


    A great way to spend your post-graduate year doing something impactful!

    This Event is Part of L.A.B (Life After Bard) Senior Series but is Open to ALL Students!
    Contact: Career Developement
    Phone: 845-758-7539
    E-mail: [email protected]
  • Thinking of Applying to Graduate School? Prep & Timelines
    Wednesday, October 18, 2023 , 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT/GMT-4
  • Thinking of Applying to Graduate School? Prep & Timelines

    Wednesday, October 18, 2023 | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT/GMT-4 | Campus Center, George Ball Lounge
    Thinking about Applying to Graduate School?

    Learn how to begin the process & how to prepare 
    Gain insight into application timelines & search resources


    Wednesday, Oct 18, 4-5:00p.m
    In-person: George Ball Lounge


    Wondering what makes a strong application?
    Hear from Graduate Admissions reps!


    Open to ALL students!
    Contact: Career Developement
    Phone: 845-758-7539
    E-mail: [email protected]
  • Thinking about Law School? Q&A with Brooklyn Law's Director of Admissions, Elizabeth Madigan, Esq
    Wednesday, October 25, 2023 , 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm EDT/GMT-4
  • Thinking about Law School? Q&A with Brooklyn Law's Director of Admissions, Elizabeth Madigan, Esq

    Wednesday, October 25, 2023 | 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm EDT/GMT-4 | Campus Center, Yellow Room 214
    Join us & get ALL of your questions answered

    Wednesday, Oct 25 at 4:45p.m
    Campus Center, Yellow Room #214

    Learn how to prepare for Law School applications, Timelines & LSATs
    Meet Director of Admissions, Elizabeth Madigan, Esq at Brooklyn Law School

    Open to ALL students!
    Phone: 845-758-7539
    E-mail: [email protected]
  • Navigating Accommodations and the Workplace: Accessibility, Employment, and Careers 
    Friday, October 27, 2023 , 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT/GMT-4
  • Navigating Accommodations and the Workplace: Accessibility, Employment, and Careers 

    Friday, October 27, 2023 | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT/GMT-4 | Online Event
    Navigating Accommodations and the Workplace

    Friday, October 27 at 3:00 pm
    Virtual Program - Registration Button Below

    Wondering how to approach accessibility and accommodation conversations in the hiring process and the workplace? 
    Learn about your rights and important resources available to you.


    Speaker:

    Veronica Jones, Employment Services Disability Coordinator, Orange County Career Center

    Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month - October 2023
    Open to all Bard & MHCC Students!


    Pre-Register Now to Attend
     
    Phone: 845-758-7539
    E-mail: [email protected]
  • Peace Corps Recruiting @ Bard!
    Thursday, November 9, 2023 , 11:30 am – 3:30 pm EST/GMT-5
  • Peace Corps Recruiting @ Bard!

    Thursday, November 9, 2023 | 11:30 am – 3:30 pm EST/GMT-5 | Campus Center

    Tabling and Coffee Chat with Recruiter

    Peace Corps Recruiting @ Bard
    • Hear how Peace Corps members are making a difference in the world!
    • Learn more about the program and what makes a candidate stand out.
    • Gain insight into the application process and timelines.
    Tabling Event Outside DTR: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
    Coffee Chat with Peace Corps Recruiter: 2:00–3:30 pm in CDO Office, 2nd Floor Campus Center #201.

     
    Contact: Career Developement
    Phone: 845-758-7539
    E-mail: [email protected]
All events are subject to change
CDO Events and Networking
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CDO Events and Networking

CDO offers over 50 events each year to engage students in career exploration and professional skills development. Events include:

  • Employer information sessions
  • Site visits to top companies and organizations
  • Workshops on resumes, cover letters, interviewing skills, internship and job search strategies, and LinkedIn
  • Alumni/ae talks in a range of fields from finance to the arts
  • Annual Bard Works programs in DC and New York City

Featured Events

  • BardWorks
    The BardWorks series programs and event allows students to reflect on their next steps while honing their professional and networking skills and learning how to translate their skills and talents into the workplace 
  • Recruiting Events
    Bard College partners with LAUNCH (Liberal Arts Undergrad Network for Career & Hiring). LAUNCH's virtual recruiting events in the fall and winter are open to juniors and seniors and are excellent opportunities to apply and interview for jobs beginning after graduation, as well as summer internships.
  • Women in Communications and Media
    Each year CDO sponsors selected students to participate in the New York Women in Communications conference held in New York City.
  • Alumni/ae Panels
    In the CDO's ongoing series of alumni/ae panels, you'll hear from Bard graduates about how they translated their liberal arts education to a range of careers. Learn about the work that they do, gain insight into the field, and hear firsthand about industry trends.

Preprofessional Pathways

Events, Collaboration, and Support

  • Prehealth, Medicine, Public Health, and Sciences

    Prehealth, Medicine, Public Health, and Sciences


    CDO works with the prehealth adviser to offer pathway overviews and cover topics related to academic course selection and how to find experiential learning opportunities, both on and off campus. CDO works closely with the Biology and Prehealth Clubs on campus to organize talks and employer presentations related to this field. The LAUNCH program also offers seniors the opportunity to apply for research positions with top medical research hospitals
  • Prelaw

    Prelaw


    CDO works directly with the Bard Prelaw adviser and Law, Justice, and Society student clubs, and the Alumni/ae Affairs Office to organize law school talks, alumni/ae panels, and law career pathways advising sessions.
  • Finance, Business, and Technology

    Finance, Business, and Technology


    CDO collaborates with the Economics Club, Investment Club, technology faculty, and the Alumni/ae Affairs Office to offer career pathway talks with alumni/ae panelists. 

    CDO sponsors students to participate in the Wall Street Prep virtual boot camp every January. Students are immersed in a two-day intensive, during which they learn financial modeling and Excel skills.

    Alumni/ae in the tech field have offered coding interview practice sessions for students studying in the computer science field at Bard.

    The Fall LAUNCH recruiting program allows seniors and juniors to be considered for first-round interviews with employers hiring in these fields. Over the years many employers have hired Bardians through this consortium for full-time roles and summer internships.

Building Your Network

  • Making Connections
    Through CDO events, Bard students have many opportunities to build and practice their networking skills, an important component to job and internship searches. CDO staff work with students to help them articulate their stories and engage in meaningful conversation and correspondence with professionals. CDO also encourages students to meet with the Office of Alumni/ae Affairs to learn more about alumni/ae working in their fields of interest.
Watch the whole series or scroll through the playlist above. You can also use the "Videos by Topic" dropdown to select a video.

CDO Speaker Series

Join us for a series of live webinars and roundtables. You'll hear from experts as they cover such topics as success in the gig economy, tackling a job search in a recession, and creating a career you'll love. In our alumni/ae panels, your fellow Bardians talk about their career paths in a variety of fields, from science and technology to media and journalism. Missed us live? Find the recordings here, and check out our event listings for the next in the series.

CDO Speaker Series

CDO Speaker Series
The Gig Life with Elmira Bayrasli
Developing an Innovative Mindset to Thrive in Change, with June Choi

Bard Alumni/ae Talks
Alumni/ae Working in Tech, Creative Digital, and Data
Alumni/ae Working in Media and Journalism
Alumni/ae Working in Finance, Economics, and Business
Alumni/ae Working in the Sciences

Contact Us

Location: Bertelsmann Campus Center, Room 201
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9AM – 5PM
Contact Us: 845-758-7539 or [email protected]

      

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