Skidmore College Career Services

The Real World Etiquette Dinner

2012-01-27T09:46:00.001-05:00

February 10, 2012
5:45 PM
Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, 2nd Floor

Join Alumni Affairs, Career Services, the Alumni Board of Directors, and Professor Paul Calhoun for a networking session, dinner, and key lessons from the course "A Brand Called Me".

Alumni Board of Directors represent organizations such as:

AetnaLife & Casualty
Museum of Science and Industry
Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation
BranfordCastle, Inc.
McDermottWill & Emery LLP
JAG Entertainment & Media Group
Jackson & Walker, LLP
KCK Photography
Norfolk County DistrictAttorney’s Office
Scholastic, Inc. – Trade Book Marketing

RSVP is required, by February 6. Email Anne Delauney '04 (adelaune@skidmore.edu)

Spring, Summer, & Fall Interns - Schenectady Downtown Performing Arts Center

2012-01-26T15:53:00.000-05:00

Internships at the Downtown Performing Arts Center are appropriate for undergraduate and graduate students studyng a wide range of disciplines, including Business, Urban Planning, Communications, Marketing, Theater, Fine Arts, Economics, Architecture, Computer Science, Liberal Arts, or related fields.

Successful candidates will be individuals able to work independently as well as part of a team, with the ability to communicate effectively and work in a fast-paced professional environment. Bot full and part-time internships are available, with schedules customized for each student. Internship do not provide financial compensation, but students gain valuable work experience, building their resumes, using project work for portfolio development, and receiving a letter of recommendation and reference upon completion of the internship.

The development of the Arts Center offers students the opportunity to work in one of the following areas:
• Theater & Arts Management
• Fundraising & Grant Writing
• Event Planning
• Theatrical Production
• Urban Design & Planning
• Marketing & Communications
• Urban Economic Development
• IT & Database Management
• Economic Development
• Web Site Design

Contact:
John Samatulski
Urban Initiatives Group
427 Franklin Street
Schenectady, NY 12305
(518) 527 – 9757
Samatulski@gmail.com

New World Foundation PAID Internship DEADLINE

2012-01-25T14:09:00.000-05:00

DEADLINE TO APPLY: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 4:30 PM

About the Awards Program:
The New World Foundation Internship Program (NWF-IAP) has been establishedthrough the generosity of TheNew World Foundation. The Program will provide stipends for 30 highfinancial need Skidmore students to work for and contribute to a New York Citycommunity-based organization (CBO), non-profit or government agency. Inpartnership with TheRoosevelt Institute Campus Network, award recipients will become RooseveltInstitute Summer Academy Fellows.

Eligibility
The NWF-IAP is open to full-time, first year, sophomore, and junior Skidmorestudents with demonstrated high financial need (estimated family contributionof less than $4,500) and in good academic standing (above a 2.0 GPA). Allstudents who have legal status allowing for earned income in the US can apply.There is a preference for students who are permanent residents of New YorkCity, but in any case, students must live in NYC to participate. Preferencewill be given to first-year and sophomore students who apply.

Each award will provide selected students with a total of $3,000 which will bepaid out in three equal installments over the course of the summer.

Please visit the New World Foundation Internship Program website for a completedescription of the program, requirements, and selection criteria.

To Apply
Submit resume and essay through CareerLink. After logging in, click on"Job/Internships Listings", and search by "Type: InternshipFunding". ALL MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH CAREERLINK.

PAID Post-Bac Intern: NYS Homes & Community Renewals

2012-01-24T09:38:00.000-05:00

Paid Intern - New York State Homes & Community Renewal

Deadline to Apply: March 30, 2012

Position Description:
Recognizing that internships are often thefoundation of informed career choices, the Diversity Internship Program wasestablished in 1990. Today, with the co-sponsorship of J.P. Morgan SecuritiesLLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Samuel A. Ramirez & Co., Inc. and WellsFargo Securities, these internships provide an established point of entry intothe business of public finance. Beginning in July of each year, up to fourinterns are selected for the year-long program which includes two six-monthterms. One term is spent working at the New York State Homes and CommunityRenewal on single-family and multifamily debt issuance, real estate finance,and mortgage insurance issues. For the other term, the interns will work at oneof the co-sponsoring private sector firms where they function as analysts inthe public finance arena.

After admission to the Program, each intern is assigned a mentor,enrolled in a finance course and given the opportunity to be involved in allaspects of housing finance.

Responsibilities can include, but are not limited to:

- Analyzing a developer’s proposal for alow-income housing development

- Producing cash flows for new money issues and refundings

- Preparing presentations to credit rating agencies

- Organizing the mailing of offering documents for a bond issue

- Participating in bond pricing calls

- Reviewing documents for, and assisting at, bond closings

- Assessing the creditworthiness of a housing development andunderwriting it for mortgage insurance.

Program mentors work closely with interns to develop strong resumes,refine interviewing skills, identify potential employers, and develop anunderstanding of various firms’ recruitingschedules and requirements. Successful completion of the internship hasresulted in employment opportunities in both the public and private sectors; however, itis not an assurance of future employment.

The program is open to students who have, or expect to receive, abaccalaureate degree in May/June 2012. To be eligible, students must be a NewYork State resident who are permanent residents of the United States.Individuals with advanced degrees or who are in advanced degree programs arenot eligible. Students who are members of a group that has been historicallyunder-represented in the financial services industry are particularlyencouraged to apply.

Successful candidates must have an interest in finance, be familiarwith governmental institutions, and have the willingness to work hard in thefurtherance of an exciting and rewarding career. Quantitative ability, asdemonstrated in courses such as economics, business administration, ormathematics, is important, but it is not necessary to have majored in one ofthese areas. The salary for the one-year internship is $40,000 plus medicalbenefits.

- Minimum 3.0 GPA

- A cover letter of introduction which outlines your interest inpublic finance, how the internship relates to your academic and/or careergoals, why you would like to participate, and what qualifications distinguishyou from other potential interns

- Your resume

- Unofficial college transcript

- A list of three references

- An essay of no more than 500 words, which describes the ways inwhich your background and/or experience would contribute to a diverseprofessional environment. You may discuss your ethnic, racial, cultural,familial, economic and/or other biographical factors as they have impacted onyour life and accomplishments and would contribute to a diverse professionalenvironment.

Salary:
$40,000/year

To Apply:
Applications should be submitted via Email:diversityinternship@nyshcr.org

Contact:

Maria Berrios

Assistant Vice President, Deputy Director of Human Resources

641 Lexington Avenue

New York, NY 10022

mlberrios@nyshcr.org

(212) 872-0715

http://www.nyhomes.org

Facebook Fumbling at Work

2012-01-23T09:20:00.000-05:00

Recent reports by the Pew Research Center finds that young workers (between 18-29) have "friended" an average of 16 co-workers on Facebook, leading to sticky workplace situations. This is a small number compared to the average 700 friends total, but has significant implications. Younger workers are using Facebook to foster relationships with co-workers, but are inadvertently putting themselves at risk of sharing too much information.

Meanwhile, a poll of the Society for Human Resource Management found that 39% of employers surveyed monitor the social media activities of employees while using company owned computer/hand held devices, 40% have social media policies, and 33% of those with policies have taken disciplinary action against employees.

Most puzzling, 80% of young workers list their school but only 36% list their employer, citing the fear of the employer being able to locate them. Yet, they're connecting with 16 co-workers anyway, making them easy to find.

Click here to read the complete article, and review your Facebook privacy settings regularly to ensure your protection.

Salaries Up for Class of 2011!

2012-01-20T10:45:00.000-05:00

According to NACE's (the National Association of Colleges and Employers) 2012 Winter Salary Survey, the overall average salary for the Class of 2011 was 2.3% higher than the Class of 2010, bringing the average total up to $41,701.

Computer Science witnessed the greatest increase of salary, from $58,229 to $60,594 (up 4.1%), followed by Business ($46,378 to $48,144).

Communications ($39,577) and Education ($37,830) saw increases of 2.9% and 2.1% respectively, followed by Humanities & Social Sciences ($35,503, up 1.9%), and Engineering ($61,872, up 1.5%). Health Sciences ($44,995) and Math and Sciences ($40,204) tied at an increase of 1.1%.

Data for the survey was collected from employer self-reporting and government reporting, and reflects actual starting salaries, not offers.

If you want the best shot possible of landing one of these gigs, develop a strategic, individualized plan by contacting Career Services (Starbuck Center, 518-580-5790) to set up an appointment. Appointments can be made in person, by phone, or Skype.

Career Services and the SkidMarket Club Presents:

2012-01-18T11:54:00.000-05:00

WALLSTREET 401 and “Using Creative Thought for Smart Investments”

We are veryexcited to announce the Wall Street 401 panel and event (a more senior versionof the Wall Street 101 event held in September)! Please join us on Friday,January 27, 2012 on the 2nd floor of the dininghall as we come together to learn from a unique blend of backgrounds of moresenior alumni on Wall Street!

Agenda:

Panel
2:00PM– 3:30PM: WallStreet 401 Panel
Murray Aikins Dining Hall (2^nd Floor, rooms 1 & 2)

JRMcDermott, Morgan Stanley (Managing Director)
DanAntonelli, JP Morgan (Managing Director, New York Institutional Equity SalesManager
NateBerkoff, The Berkoff/Natt Group at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (Senior VicePresident)
LarryPeck, SAC Capital Advisors (Portfolio Manager)

BreakoutSessions

3:45PM– 5:00PM - “UsingCreative Thought for Smart Investments”(hosted by Larry Peck) Murray Aikins Dining Hall (2^nd Floor, room 3)

3:45PM- 5:00PM -“Preparing for a Wall Street Interview and Career”(hosted by Nate Berkoff) Murray Aikins Dining Hall (2^nd Floor, room 4)

Interviews& Informational Meetings for WALL STREET INTERNSHIP & FULL-TIMEopportunities (note: all interviews and informational meetings will be held inStarbuck. Please come to Career Services to sign in)

3:45PM– 6:05PM -Informational meetings with Morgan Stanley (Juniors only - 20 minute timeslots, sign up is first-come-first-serve). Please sign up through CareerLinkby clicking “events”, “workshops”, and selecting “Informational Meetings withMorgan Stanley”. Choose a time slot and click “RSVP”. The schedule will be openfor sign up on Tuesday, January 24^th, 2012 at 12:00PM. Theseinformational meetings will help Juniors learn more about summer internshipopportunities at Morgan Stanley. The internships are listed as a job posting inCareerLink. Deadline to apply is Sunday, January 29 at 11:59PM.Follow the directions to apply in the attached document.

3:45PM– 7:00PM –On-campus interviews with JP Morgan for summer internship opportunities (30minute time slots by invitation only). THIS IS ON-CAMPUS RECRUITING. Thedeadline to apply has already passed, and was on Sunday, January 15th, at11:59PM. If you applied and were invited to interview, you will have alreadyreceived an email with instructions on how to sign up for a time slot.

5:15PM– 7:00PM –On-campus interviews with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for the Full-timeFinancial Advisor Associate position (Seniors only - 20 minute time slots byinvitation only). THIS IS ON-CAMPUS RECRUITING and is listed inCareerLink. Deadline to apply is Monday, January 23 at 11:59PM.Follow the directions to apply in the attached document. You will becontacted if you are invited to interview with more information to follow.

Pleasenote, for any of the opportunities listed, you must apply to the SkidmoreCollege CareerLink website AND through each company’s website as well.Candidates not submitting to both websites will not be considered.

Businesscasual attire is required to attend the panel and event. Please see theattached document for guidelines and suggestions. If you are selected for anon-campus interview, or if you sign up for an informational meeting, Career Servicesstrongly suggests that you dress in business formal (i.e., suit).

Please feelfree to come into Career Services for drop-in hours every day from 2:00PM –4:00PM beginning the first day of classes with any questions so that a careercounselor may assist you. If you are selected to interview, we stronglysuggest that you contact Career Services to request an appointment for amock interview. Please note that time slots with our Career Counselorsdo fill up in advance so please do not leave this until the last minute! Call 518-580-5790 to set up an appointment.

Complimentary Wall Street Prep Webinar for Students – How to Land anInvestment Banking/ Finance Job

Finance recruiting season is here. Get the insider interview tips you need tosucceed during upcoming complimentary webinar.

Join us on Thursday,January 26^th at 9pm ESTfor an hour-long complimentary webinar to get an exclusive insight intoall of your investment banking and finance job search and recruiting questionsand improve your chances of landing an investment banking job:

Howshould I approach investment banks for a job?

What skills should Ihighlight on my resume?

How should I prepare forfinance interviews?

What should I do for myspring break? OK we may not be able to answer that one ...

The event is freeof charge for students, and you can register today at: http://www.wallstreetprep.com/programs/details.php?package_id=462

The webinar will be led by Blue Chip Career Mentor Charlie Trisiripisal, whostarted his career as an Investment Banking Analyst at Goldman Sachs and laterworked as a banker at Citigroup. While at Citigroup, he was a member of thefirm’s Analyst Training Committee. Since investment banking, Charlie has been aVice President at a multi-billion dollar hedge fund and is a co-founder of andpartner at a New York-based hedge fund.

This webinar is being conducted in collaboration with Wall Street Prep’spartner, Blue Chip Career, a diverse network of executives whohave worked at top finance firms such as Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, BlackRock,top hedge funds and private equity firms, and Fortune 500 corporations. Theseexecutives can help students identify target employers, polish theirpresentation, provide inside tips and tricks on applying and networking, andprepare them for interviews.

We look forward to seeing you at the event!

Wall Street Prep Team

PAID Summer Conservancy Internship - Deadline 2/9

2012-01-18T10:48:00.000-05:00

Adirondack Invasive Species Education and Outreach Intern
Adirondack Chapter of The Nature Conservancy
Deadline to Apply: February 9th, 2012

About the ADK Chapter of the Nature Conservancy:
The Education and Outreach Internship provides hands-on exposure to all aspects of the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program's work throughout the Adirondack region. The Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP) is a five-time award-winning invasive species program housed at the Adirondack Chapter of The Nature Conservancy in Keene Valley, New York.

APIPP's mission is to protect the Adirondack region from the negative impacts of non-native invasive species. Program goals are to collaborate with partners, communities, and the public to prevent new introductions of aquatic and terrestrial invasive species to the region, detect and rapidly respond to new infestations, and mitigate harmful impacts of infestations already established. APIPP uses a landscape-level, comprehensive and integrated approach utilizing strategies in coordination, prevention, early detection surveys, rapid response, monitoring, mapping, management, education, research, restoration, policy, and funding.

Internship Description:
Working with APIPP's Director, Terrestrial and Aquatic Invasive Species Project Coordinators, and conservation partners, the intern will be involved in developing and participating in invasive species public education and outreach projects and events throughout the region.

Education and Outreach:
- Organize and publicize activities across the region during the annual Adirondack Invasive Species Awareness Week
- Assist with preparation and assembly of supporting materials for invasive species trainings and demonstrations
- Identify and attend community events in the region at which to have an invasive species display
- Assist with the development and implementation of education programs to key audiences for invasive plants, aquatic invasive species and forest pests
- Develop new educational materials and provide ideas for promoting invasive species awareness and the APIPP program in the Adirondacks
- Provide weekly updates to APIPP's blog at www.adk-invasives.blogspot.com
- Assist with updating content of the programs website; research and draft content and select images/video

Surveys, Mapping and Management:
- Assist Project Coordinators with terrestrial (roadside, trails, Forest Preserve) and aquatic invasive species surveys (lakes and ponds), including mapping invasive species occurrences using a GPS
- Assist Project Coordinators with terrestrial and aquatic invasive plant management projects (site preparation, handcutting/pulling/bagging of plants)

General:
The intern will work closely with APIPP staff and partners and will report directly to the APIPP Director. The intern will also assist the Project Coordinators as opportunities arise. In addition to the listed duties, there may be vehicle and equipment maintenance and other work as needed as summer work priorities evolve, and as the intern's interests dictate. Work will be in the field in all sorts of weather, sometimes in remote locations with rugged terrain. The intern is expected to work independently as well as with APIPP partners and the public.

Hourly Rate:
$11.77/hr.

To Apply:
Applications must be made via nature.org/careers Job# 39634

Contact:
Brendan R. Quirion
Terrestrial Invasive Species Project Coordinator
8 Nature Way
Keene Valley, NY 12943
518-576-2082
bquirion@tnc.org

NEW Summer Funded Internship Award: The Megan McAdams ’08 International Community Service Summer Internship Program

2012-01-17T08:58:00.000-05:00

Deadline to Apply: Friday, February 3, 4:30 pm

IMPORTANT: The following is a brief summary of the internship program. Please visit the website for complete program information and application details.

The Megan McAdams ‘08 International Community Service Summer Internship Program has been established through the generosity of the McAdams Family to promote the value of participating in a summer community service project abroad.

The awards are designed to encourage students to use the skills they are acquiring at Skidmore to identify ways to improve the lives of those less fortunate in other parts of the world. This type of summer internship experience also offers students an opportunity to gain relevant knowledge, skills, and experience desired by today’s employers, while helping them to grow personally by providing community service at a destination of their choosing abroad. Given that community service is seen as a positive attribute for candidates in today’s global marketplace, this program provides an additional benefit of enhancing the participants’ competitiveness as candidates in the current job market.

Award
Each award will provide a student with a total of $5,000 with a requirement that s/he complete 250 hours of community service over the course of the summer. Each award recipient will receive $2500 just prior to the start of his/her internship to help curtail expenses and the remaining $2500 at the end of the internship to put towards his/her financial aid package. It is expected that two awards will be granted for the Summer of 2012.

Expectations of Award Recipients
At the completion of the internship each awardee will be required to write a short essay that includes their class year, major/minor, home location, a full description of how the internship was secured, responsibilities, what was learned, and how they feel the experience helped shape them in regards to becoming responsible citizens in today’s global marketplace. It is also highly encouraged that each recipient find faculty in relevant academic departments where the recipient can provide a brief presentation and Q & A to the faculty’s students about the experience abroad.

Qualifications
Students must be enrolled full-time and not on academic probation at the time of applying for an award and a preference will be given to:

Students with demonstrated financial need.
Students in excellent academic standing (defined as a 3.0 total GPA or better).

Application Process:
Students must submit the following materials to apply for an Internship Award.
1.    Application Form
2.    Resume
3.    Essay
4.    One faculty Recommendation Letter

Essay Requirements:
Please submit a 500 word essay that includes the following information:
1.    Please provide a brief description of the position, organization, and the organization’s mission statement.
2.    What you hope to learn from the internship experience.
3.    What unique talents, knowledge, skills, and previous experience you have that qualifies you for the internship.
4.    How the experience relates to your career and personal goals and how you feel it will better prepare you for your life after college.
5.    What attracts you as an applicant to the destination you have chosen?
6.    Any personal information you feel is relevant when being considered for an award including financial need.

Application Deadline:
Applicants who do not submit all of the required documents by the Friday, February 3, 4:30 pm deadline, will be eliminated from the selection process. Please submit application, resume, and essay 4:30 pm via CareerLink. No late applications will be accepted.

Employers Extending Offers Faster

2012-01-13T10:52:00.000-05:00

According to NACE's 2011 Recruiting Benchmark Survey, employers reported extending offers more quickly to interviewees than in the previous two years. This, combined with a jobless rate drop and increase of positions, is painting a brighter picture for the Class of 2012.

Geography plays a significant factor in the time it takes for an employer to make an offer, suggesting that increased competition in areas has prompted the drop in time spent waiting.

If you want to know about your offer as soon as possible, look for opportunities in the Mid-Atlantic and Plains areas, clocking in a 19.6 and 19.3 days, respectively. If you're looking to exercise your patience muscle, try out employers in the Far West (24.1 days), Great Lakes (25 days), and Southeast (29.8 days).

Summer RA - Boston University Tanglewood Institute

2012-01-12T08:27:00.000-05:00

Spend your summer here.

Deadline to Apply: 3/1/12

About the Program:
The Boston University Tanglewood Institute is recognized internationally as an outstanding educational opportunity for young musicians. High school students come from across the country and around the world to participate in workshops, programs, and seminars led by members of the Boston University School of Music Faculty and the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Students are housed in five dormitory-style residences including a turn-of-the-century mansion on a sixty-four acre campus within walking distance of Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in Lenox, Massachusetts (130 miles west of Boston). The residences house up to 270 students and approximately 40 staff members. Other facilities include classrooms, practice sheds, a dining room, recreational facilities, and a performance theater.

Position Description:
The Resident Assistant (RA) is responsible for the overall welfare and activities of students in her/his residence area and, when on call, for the entire student community.

The nature of these positions calls for individuals who are willing to work flexible hours. Unless on scheduled time off, Resident Assistants are generally expected to be available for service each day and are required to be present in their residence during the hours students are curfewed (11 p.m.-7 a.m. Sunday-Thursday, midnight- 7 a.m. Friday and Saturday).

Qualifications:
Junior class standing in college by September 2012 is required for the Resident Assistant position. Live-in residence experience and Resident Assistant or summer camp experience preferred, as is knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software applications. Teamwork experience is essential. Possession of a valid driver's license is necessary. The positions are live-in and the hours that staff members work are often dictated by the necessities of the student community rather than by convenience for the staff members.

Compensation includes weekly salary (Total stipend of $3600.00), living accommodations, daily meals, and a Tanglewood grounds pass.

The period of employment for Resident Assistants is from approximately Tuesday, June 5, 2012 through Tuesday, August 14, 2012. After the students arrive on June 17, staff members receive one day off each week and are expected to be available on campus for service each day and night unless on scheduled time off. They will also receive two periods of two consecutive days off, which may or may not be weekend days. You will have a demanding schedule for the RA position and may require more than 40 hours per week at times.

To Apply:
Please visit http://www.bu.edu/cfa/tanglewood/employment/ for more information and an employment applications.

Contact:
Lisa Naas
Director of Operations & Student Life
855 Commonwealth Avenue
Room 250
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 358-5177
lnaas@bu.edu
www.bu.edu/tanglewood

Internships: Campaign to Re-Elect David Soares, Albany County District Attorney

2012-01-11T14:55:00.000-05:00

Albany DA David Soares

Political candidate seeks independent-minded, quick-thinking individuals with an interest in the political process and public policy, to work as campaign, communications, fundraising, and research interns for an upcoming 2012 race. Applicants should be willing to work both individually and as part of a team, and be able to thrive in a dynamic, high-energy work environment.

All interns are required to commit to one semester/summer period and a minimum of 15 hours per week during the semester and 25 hours per week during summer/winter breaks.

Serious applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Kathleen Campbell.

Campaign Internships
Candidates must be reliable, and possess excellent written and communications skills and enjoy interacting with diverse groups of people. Campaign internships provide students with hands-on experience in political campaigning and the opportunity to learn the details and dynamics of a campaign including field, finance, communications, policy and operations. Campaign interns’ primary duties will focus on building a volunteer support network, identifying supporters, building a political base for the campaign and executing a grassroots field strategy. Students with an interest in community organizing, law, public policy, or politics strongly preferred. Experience, interest or knowledge in grassroots organizing a plus. Please highlight any pertinent experience in cover letter.

Candidates with out-going personalities, who enjoy meeting people and have a sense of humor, are strongly urged to apply.

Cover letters should state:
•    Three main things that you hope to accomplish or learn during your internship
•    Your dates and hours of availability
•    Any campaign/grassroots organizing experience

Media/Communications Internships
Candidates must be reliable, and possess excellent written and communications skills. Position will allow for hands on experience in all stages of campaign media/communications including, media outreach, press conference logistics, constituent and donor outreach, event planning, fundraising drives, campaign material development and production, communications/public relations, developing marketing/ communications strategies, and facilitating education and outreach efforts.

Students with an interest in community organizing, law, public policy, or politics strongly preferred. Experience, interest or knowledge in website creation, social media marketing, communications/public relations, developing marketing/communications strategies, and graphic design, is a plus. Please highlight any information technology or multi-media experience in cover letter.

Cover letters should state:
•    Three main things that you hope to accomplish or learn during your internship
•    Your dates and hours of availability
•    Any campaign/information technology/database management/communications/media/marketing experience.

Fundraising Internship
Candidates must be reliable, and possess excellent written and communications skills. Position will allow for hands on experience in all stages of campaign fundraising including event planning, mass mailing compilation, database maintenance, event set up, donor calls and mailings, donor outreach, candidate call-time, community outreach and other campaign duties.

Students with an interest in community organizing, law, public policy, and politics strongly preferred. Experience, interest or knowledge in event planning, public relations/marketing/communications, is a plus. Please highlight any pertinent experience in cover letter.

Candidates with out-going personalities, who enjoy meeting people and have a sense of humor, are strongly urged to apply.

Cover letters should state:
•    Three main things that you hope to accomplish or learn during your internship
•    Your dates and hours of availability
•    Any fundraising/campaign/information technology/database management/communications experience

Research Internships (Dec. 2011-Dec. 2012)
Candidates must be reliable, and possess excellent written and communications skills. Research internships provide students with hands-on experience in political campaigning and the opportunity to learn the details and dynamics of a campaign including field, finance, communications, policy and operations. Campaign interns’ primary duties will focus on research associated with public policy, criminal justice, alternatives to incarceration, community accountability, voter opinion, campaign messaging as well as other general campaign duties such as, volunteer outreach, training and retention; building and supporting the campaign political base, voter education and outreach, and assisting with execution of a grassroots field strategy.

Students with an interest in community organizing, law, public policy, communications, marketing, or political science strongly preferred. Please highlight any pertinent experience in cover letter.

Cover letters should state:
•    Three main things that you hope to accomplish or learn during your internship
•    Your dates and hours of availability
•    Any campaign/grassroots organizing experience

2012 Best Places to Work

2012-01-10T10:31:00.000-05:00

If you're just kicking off your job search, or looking to make a transition, check out the fourth annual "2012 Best Places to Work - Employees' Choice Awards", as compiled by GlassDoor.com. The criteria for rankings include: compensation, career advancement, employee morale, recognition, CEO approval, and more.

The top five, in order, include: Bain & Company, McKinsey & Company, Facebook, MITRE and Google.

To view the entire list, as well as methodology for rankings, click here.

Want to see if there are any Skidmore connections in these organizations? Log into the Career Advisor Network, and search by "Employer". You can also locate alumni by heading to LinkedIn and conducting an Advanced Search.

For more strategies for locating alumni or building a professional network, set up an appointment with a Career Counselor, by calling 518-580-5790. Counselors are available both in person and long distance, via phone or Skype.

1 WEEK LEFT: JP Morgan Summer Internship

2012-01-09T09:47:00.000-05:00

DEADLINE TO APPLY: 1/15/2012

JP Morgan is recruiting First Year, Sophomore, and Junior students for their Summer 2012 Internship Program.

JP Morgan representatives will be ON CAMPUS Friday, 1/27 to conduct interviews.

To Apply:
All application materials MUST be submitted through CareerLink and through the JP Morgan website. Log into CareerLink and click on "Jobs and Internships" to find the complete listing, as well as application instructions.

IMPORTANT NOTE: CAREER SERVICES IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR ASSISTANCE DURING THE WEEKEND, AND RECOMMENDS APPLICANTS SUBMIT MATERIALS EARLY TO ENSURE TIMELY TROUBLESHOOTING (IF NECESSARY).

Career Services is open during Winter Break, Monday - Friday, 8:30 -12:00, 1:00 - 4:30. Interested students can set up an appointment to prepare application materials with a Career Counselor by calling 518-580-5790.

Attention Pre-Med Students: MCAT Class On Campus

2012-01-06T11:59:00.000-05:00

Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions and the Pre-Med Club are excited to announce that they will be holding an MCAT course at Skidmore for the Spring 2012 semester.

Students enrolling in this course can take their actual MCAT after May 13th once the class ends. If students plan on taking the MCAT over the Summer, they can have access until then as well. The class will be held on Sunday afternoons from 5pm-8pm at Skidmore. Kaplan needs a minimum of 12 students to run this class on campus.

If the minimum requirement is not reached, the enrolled students can take the classroom anywhere option which is a live online class. This live online class is the same exact class as the on- site class. Students receive the same books, online resources and practice tests. The classroom anywhere schedule is also Sunday at 5pm and will end in May. Students can see a demonstration of how the classroom anywhere class works by visiting kaptest.com/liveonline and clicking on view demo next to the MCAT.

The cost of the on site class at Skidmore will be $1800. Skidmore students receive a 10% discount due to this relationship with the pre-med club. The cost of the classroom anywhere option is the same price as the on site option. Students can pay in full or make 3 payments over the course of 3 months. Books will be shipped out once a student enrolls. The schedule of the on-site class will be as follows:

2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6 and 5/13

Students will take at least 5 practice tests throughout the course and that will be done on your own time but before certain classes. These practice tests are available through your online resources. There will also be 3 strategy sessions that will be scheduled at a later date and there will be many dates to choose from and these will be through our classroom anywhere format. All Kaplan students take these 3 strategy sessions through our classroom anywhere option.

To Register:
In order to register for this class, students need to contact Sandra McIntyre at 518-420-9412. She is available 9am-9pm Monday-Friday. The deadline to enroll is 2/1. Students will be notified immediately after 2/1 if the students need to move to the classroom anywhere option. If you are interested in this MCAT course but the schedule doesn't work for you or you want to take a class in the future, you can contact Sandra to receive the discount and get schedules. Any questions regarding the class can be directed to Sandra as well.

PAID Social Marketing Intern for Law Firm - Saratoga Springs, NY

2012-01-05T09:12:00.000-05:00

Deadline to Apply: 2/6/2012

About the Law Firm:
We are a personal injury law firm representing persons injured in motor vehicle accidents.

Internship Description:
We are looking for the right person to help expand our social marketing presence(i.e. Facebook, LinkedIn, Avvo, YouTube) in combination with our other web presence.

The content needs to reflect our professional standards while being interesting and current.

Hourly Rate:
$10.00

To Apply:
Please email resume with cover letter to: jennifer.blaauboer@brianleelaw.com

Contact:
Jennifer Blaauboer
jennifer.blaauboer@brianleelaw.com
138 Church Street
Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
518-587-1380
www.brianleelaw.com

Network with Alum in NYC This Break!!

2012-01-04T08:52:00.000-05:00

Skidmore NYCPresents:

An Evening of Career Transition & Transformation

Sponsoredby Skidmore NYC, Alumni Affairs, and Career Services

Please join the alumni ofSkidmore NYC on January 18, 2012 from 6:45PM-9:00PM for a special networkingevent in Midtown Manhattan (located at 130 East 59th Street, between Park andLexington Avenues). Come and network with experienced professionals from a widearray career fields who can share their wisdom and advice. This is awonderful opportunity to learn more about different career paths, obtain tipswhen switching careers, gain a better understanding if you should attendgraduate school, or hear any suggested steps to advance in your profession.

Detailed Timeline:

6:45PM – 7:00PM: Registration

7:00PM – 7:30PM: Hear Adam Wald ’94 discuss effective networking strategies and Deb Loffredo, Director of Skidmore College Career Services, talk about the ways that students and alumni can receive support in making a career transition

7:30PM – 9:00PM: Learn more about various careers and companies represented by alumni, parents, and friends of Skidmore College

To join, please RSVP by logging into CareerLink, thenclicking on Events, then Workshops, and the link for “Skidmore NYC Presents: AnEvening of Career Transition & Transformation”. Please RSVP by Monday,January 16^th at 9:00am. You will need to RSVP in order to be onthe list of attendees at the Security desk.

Arts Administration Internship

2011-12-27T14:46:00.000-05:00

Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, one of the world’s premierdance institutions that also includes Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, AileyII, The Ailey School, Ailey Arts-in-Education and Community Programs and TheAiley Extension, is seeking a motivated and personable intern to assist theMarketing and Group Sales Department.

We are looking for internswho are able to start in February 2012 and help us through May 2012.

Interns will:

Primarily assist Group Sales Coordinator in thecampaign for our Ailey II Season, representing Ailey to our highly valued patrons,taking orders and helping with customer service.
Assist with Ailey’s audience development efforts
Assist with any administrative tasks

Candidateshould be comfortable with patron engagement, have an excellent attitude anddemeanor on the phones and in-person, have thorough knowledge of all MicrosoftOffice software, be a multi-tasker, flexible and should thrive in ahigh-energy, professional work environment. Knowledge of OvationTix,Sales Force and/or dance is a plus. Please know that we are not able tooffer a stipend, housing, or any other type of compensation; we work withschools so that interns can receive academic credit and we offer free dance andfitness classes to our interns.

Please send all materials by email to volunteers@alvinailey.org. In the subject line of your email please indicate “MarketingInternship”

To apply for this internship please provide:

Resume
Cover letter detailing your interest in an internship at Ailey
Contact information for two references
Availability (start and end dates, hours per week, etc.)

American Museum of Natural History Fellowship

2011-12-20T09:06:00.001-05:00

Urban Teaching Fellow / MAT Candidate - American Museum of Natural History

Deadline to Apply: 1/31/2012

About the Program:
The Master of Arts in Teaching UrbanResidency Program at the American Museum of Natural History is the first urbanteacher residency program offered by a museum.

Fellowship Description:

Learn to teach Earth and Space science in NewYork City through the Master of Arts in Teaching Urban Residency Program at theAmerican Museum of Natural History; the first urban teacher residency programoffered by a museum.
Full-time 15 month program withbenefits and stipend
Small class sizes and one-on-one mentoring
Science coursework at a world-class museum
Learn to teachin a supportive nurturing environment
Work alongside scientistsand urban teachers
Graduate with real-world teachingexperience
Ongoing professional support following graduation

Share your passion for science and learning. Play your part inthe intellectual, cultural, and social community of New York City. Apply now tostart your new life inspiring the next generation with science. Change lives.Teach science.

Eligibility Requirements

A Bachelors Degree in Earth Science or arelated discipline (e.g., Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography, or spacesciences) OR a Bachelors with aminimum of 24 credits in Earth Science plus 6 additional credits in Physics,Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Biology
Minimum GPA of3.00
U.S. Citizen or Legal Resident

NOTE: Applicants with a previous Education degree will not be considered for theprogram.

The AMNH MAT Program seeks a student body withdiverse life and career experiences, such as recent college graduates,veterans, former participants in volunteer corps, and career changers.Application to the program is open to all candidates meeting the eligibilityrequirements.

Salary:
Full tuition, stipend and health benefits

Contact:

Regin Tanler
MAT Administrative Manager
mat@amnh.org

American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street
New York, NY, 10024

http://www.amnh.org/education/mat/

(212) 769-5329

To Apply:
Apply now: http://www.amnh.org/education/mat/application.php. Completed applications are due January 31,2012 - starts yours today.

Visit us at the Career & Internship Consortium Fair in NYC on January 11, 2012!

Internship with Peace Action Fund

2011-12-16T13:39:00.000-05:00

About Us:
The Peace Action Fund of New York State is a non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Its work is primarily carried out through the actions of Peace Action New York State. Peace Action is dedicated to promoting the nonviolent resolution of conflict, the abolition of nuclear weapons, halting the global spread of conventional arms, building a human rights culture, and supporting human needs instead of militarism.

Internship Description:
PANYS is looking for progressive-minded student leaders to join in Peace Action’s student outreach campaign. The Student Organizer will lead efforts to identify, organize, and inspire students to TAKE ACTION about the issues they care about, and form a Peace Action student chapter on their campus.

Identify students and faculty interested in building a Peace Action student group on campus, and/or develop
an official affiliation with an existing and relevant student club.
Build relationships with other community activists, like-minded organizations, and Peace Action members.
Lead students in participating in national and regional Peace Action campaigns, as well as independent
student campaigns.
Contribute to Peace Action’s student blog and promote social advocacy campaigns through social media.
Approximately 10-15 hours per week. Student’s work will be conducted mainly outside PANYS office.

Qualifications:

Some experience in student organizing and advocacy preferred
Interest in peace, conflict resolution, and social justice issues.
Strong writing and communication skills
Knowledge of utilizing social media to advance advocacy campaigns
Ability to work both independently and creatively

Compensation & Benefits:

$500/semester stipend
Available for academic credit, pending the college/university
Build your student organizing and leadership skills through educational training and support from PANYS staff!
Great opportunity for students interested in community organizing, political activism, and/or public advocacy!

To Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter to Kathryn Rahill at kathryn.rahill@panys.org. Please reference “StudentOrgIntern” in your subject line. Deadline for application is December 30th, 2011.

New World Foundation PAID Summer Internships

2011-12-16T09:02:00.002-05:00

DEADLINE TO APPLY: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 4:30 PM

The New World Foundation Internship Program (NWF-IAP) has been established through the generosity of The New World Foundation, and will provide stipends for 15 high financial need Skidmore students to work for and contribute to a New York City community-based organization (CBO), non-profit or government agency.

Eligibility
The NWF-IAP is open to full-time, first year, sophomore, and junior Skidmore students with demonstrated high financial need (estimated family contribution of less than $4,500) and in good academic standing (above a 2.0 GPA). All students who have legal status allowing for earned income in the US can apply. There is a preference for students who are permanent residents of New York City, but in any case, students must live in NYC to participate. Preference will be given to first-year and sophomore students who apply.

Each award will provide selected students with a total of $3,000 which will be paid out in three equal installments over the course of the summer.

Please visit the New World Foundation Internship Program website for a complete description of the program, requirements, and selection criteria.

To Apply

Submit resume and essay through CareerLink. After logging in, click on "Job/Internships Listings", and search by "Type: Internship Funding".

A Museum Career: Insight and Advice from Chesterwood Director Donna Hassler

2011-12-07T12:54:00.000-05:00

Thursday, December 8 at 6 PM

Somers Classroom, Tang Museum

Learn about how to be successful as a museum director andcurator as well as, more generally, working in the arts. Museum Director DonnaHassler will lead this informal discussion, focusing on what students can doright now and in their years post-graduation to work their way to the top.Chesterwood is a National Trust Historic Site and the historic studio and homeof Daniel Chester French, acclaimed sculptor of Saratoga Springs’ Spiritof Life and the Abraham Lincoln in the LincolnMemorial.

Co-Sponsored by the Honors Forumand the Arts Administration Department

Alumni & Seniors! Network in NYC This January

2011-12-07T10:57:00.000-05:00

Skidmore NYCPresents: An Evening of Career Transition & Transformation

Sponsored by SkidmoreNYC, Alumni Affairs, and Career Services

FOR ALUMNI & SENIORS ONLY

YOU MUST RSVP TO ATTEND!!!

Pleasejoin the alumni of Skidmore NYC on January 18, 2012 from 7:00PM-9:00PMfor a special networking event at the UJA in MidtownManhattan (located at 130 East 59th Street, between Park and LexingtonAvenues). Come and network with experiencedprofessionals from a wide array career fields who can share their wisdom andadvice. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about differentcareer paths, obtain tips when switching careers, gain a better understandingif you should attend graduate school, or hear any suggested steps to advance inyour profession.

Detailed Timeline:

6:45PM – 7:00PM Registration

7:00PM – 7:30PM Hear Adam Wald ’94 discuss effective networking strategies and Deb Loffredo, Director of Skidmore College Career Services, talk about the ways that students and alumni can receive support in making a career transition

7:30PM – 9:00PM Learn more about various careers and companies represented by alumni, parents, and friends of Skidmore College

To Attend:

Please RSVP byMonday, January 16^th at 9:00am. You will need to RSVP in order tobe on the list of attendees at the UJA Security desk.

Arts Admin Internship with Lincoln Center

2011-12-06T08:54:00.001-05:00

Various Internships - Jazz at Lincoln Center

Deadline to Apply: 1/1/2012

About Jazz at Lincoln Center:
Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC) is the world's largest not-for-profit arts organization committed to promoting the appreciation and understanding of jazz through performance, education, and preservation. JALC is under the Artistic Direction of Wynton Marsalis. Jazz at Lincoln Center's home Frederick P. Rose Hall at New York's Columbus Circle, is the first education, performance, and broadcast facility devoted to jazz, and opened in fall 2004. Internships offer a chance to grow with one of New York's fastest growing arts organizations.

Internship Description:
Internships are available for 12 week sessions during the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters in various departments.

Internship Opportunities exist in the following departments:
- Marketing
- Education
- Public Relations
- Music Administration
- Development
- Touring (Administrative Intern)
- Information Technology

Internship Highlights:
- Provides undergraduate and graduate students with first-hand professional experience in a non-profit, performing arts organization.
- Internships must satisfy school requirements for earning credit. Students must provide relevant school documentation.
- Internships require a minimum of 20 hours per week, schedules will vary by department.
- Interns are overseen by a designated supervisor to ensure a quality learning experience.

Responsibilities:
Projects will vary by department.

General Requirements for all Interns:
- Currently pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university.
- Keen interest in arts management, especially as it relates to jazz music.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Passion and/or knowledge of Jazz preferred.

To Apply:
For more information, please visit:
http://www.jalc.org/about/a_job_listing09.asp?jobID=11

Contact:
Yolanda Rodriguez
HR Assistant
yrodriguez@jalc.org
33 W 60th Street
11th Floor
New York, NY 10023
212 258 9867
http://jalc.org/

King's County DA Summer Internship Program

2011-11-30T09:35:00.001-05:00

The Kings County(Brooklyn, New York) District Attorney’s Office is accepting applications forits summer 2012 college internship program, which will start on June 4 and end onAugust 10, 2012. Interns will be expected to work 30 to 35 hours a week,depending on their bureau assignment. All positions will be unsalaried.

Internship Responsibilities

Internshipresponsibilities vary by assignment. Possible assignments for rising sophomores,juniors and seniors include the office’s Early Case Assessment Bureau (ECAB),where arrest and desk appearance ticket (DAT) cases are screened and preparedfor prosecution and initial arraignment in Criminal Court. Students will be trainedto review police paperwork and draft accusatory instruments and otherprosecution documents. Interviews of police officers and civilian witnessesmight also be involved. Since ECAB, unlike other office bureaus, operates sevendays a week, from early morning through late evening, ECAB assignments may requireSaturday, Sunday or evening shifts.

Other possibleassignments for rising sophomores, juniors and seniors include the office’smany investigative, trial and alternative program bureaus. Among other possibleresponsibilities, students assigned to investigative and trial bureaus might beasked to obtain updated information for pending investigations; schedulewitness interviews; obtain, review, and photocopy records; draft simple legaldocuments; file documents in court; and provide general administrative support,such as answering phones, filing, etc. Assignment to the office’s AppealsBureau is also possible for students with proven research and writing skills.

To Apply:

Interested candidatesshould submit a brief cover letter with resume to Executive Assistant DistrictAttorney Virginia Modest, Kings County District Attorney’s Office, 350 JayStreet, Brooklyn, New York 11201. Emailsubmissions are strongly encouraged and should be sent to modestv@brooklynda.org.

The application deadline is February 1, 2012.

All candidates willbe fingerprinted. Only candidates seriously interested in an internship shouldapply.

Government Summer Fellowship

2011-11-28T08:42:00.001-05:00

Hertog Fellow - Hertog Political Studies Program
Deadline to Apply: March 2, 2012

About the Program:
The Hertog Political Studies Program is a unique opportunity for rigorous study at the intersection of political theory and current public policy. In the heart of the nation's capital, Hertog Fellows study political life from ideas to action. By reading classic texts such as Aristotle's Politics, Machiavelli's Prince, and the documents of the American Founding, they examine the principles of justice. By discussing policy with those who have helped to forge it, they better understand how government and politics work. By discussing leadership with national figures such as former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Antonin Scalia, Deputy Homeland Security Secretary Jane Lute, and syndicated columnist Charles Krauthammer (in previous summers) they explore public service and the demands of political life. Finally, each student gains a greater understanding of the challenges their generation faces through discussion with outstanding peers from across the United States.

Hertog Six-Week Seminar (June 10-July 21)
The 2012 six-week Seminar in Washington DC, is a fully funded program in political philosophy and American politics for college undergraduates and recent graduates.

Hertog Two-Week Fellowship (July 22-August 4)
The 2012 two-week Fellowship in Washington DC, is a fully funded program focused on a particular topic of political philosophy or American politics for college juniors, seniors, and recent graduates.

Salary:
$3000 or $1000 stipend

To Apply:
Please apply online at http://www.hertogprogram.org/apply/

Contact Information:
Rachel Pagano
Program Officer
rpagano@hertogprogram.org
1015 15th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202)974-6459
http://www.hertogprogram.org/

CIC Deadline - NOVEMBER 28

2011-11-22T09:55:00.001-05:00

Are you looking for an internship this summer? Want to get it lined up before you come back to campus for Spring semester?

Check out the Career and Internships Consortia! With locations in New York, Boston, Washington DC, and Los Angeles, there's something to please everyone.

What is CIC?
Career and Internship Connections are off-campus career and interview fairs scheduled during winter break, so you have the time to travel to the cities you might be interested in! These innovative off-campus events allows students to network and interview with companies in New York, Washington DC, Boston, and Los Angeles! This is the 13th year of the consortium events (it includes 17 other schools). Last year's event boasted over 200+ employers in EVERY type of field!!

What is the Program Format?

Open Forum (morning)
Employers exchange information and collect resumes, while educating and motivating Juniors, Seniors and recent graduates. Recruiters participate from 9:30 am - 11:30 am, distribute materials, identify candiates, and if they desire, add students to afternoon interview schedules.

Pre-Screened Interviews (afternoon)
Employers receive resume collections approximately two weeks prior and interviews with pre-selected candidates (students only) are scheduled in advance. Additional interviews, as a result of morning interactions, can be arranged. This session will take place from 12:15 pm until 5:00 pm.

For instructions to register, preview employers, or to apply, click here.

Princeton in Africa Program

2011-11-16T14:56:00.001-05:00

Princeton in Africa develops young leaders committed to Africa's advancement by offering yearlong fellowship opportunities with a variety of organizations that workacross the African continent.

Who is eligible?
Young alumni and graduating seniors from any non-profit college or universityin the United States are eligible to apply. Prior experience in Africa is not aprerequisite.

Where willfellowships be available? May I apply to work for a specific organization or ina specific country?
Princeton in Africa expects to offer approximately 30 fellowships in about 15countries next year. Although the complete list of fellowships will not befinalized until after the application deadline, you may study the lists of currentand recentfellowships to get an idea of the types of positions that may be offered.

You may indicate preferencesfor region, country, and/or position type on your application form. But pleasenote that a certain degree of flexibility may enhance the likelihood of yourplacement-and Princeton in Africa can not guarantee that a candidate's topchoices will be met. Overall, the PiAf pairing process is a very personalizedone and we work hard to find the best match for both Fellows and partnerorganizations.

When do fellowshipstake place?
Fellowships are 12 months long. Depending on the organizations where they areplaced, Fellows will begin work between June and September 2012 and willcomplete their fellowships between June and September 2013.

What does afellowship package include?
The Princeton in Africa experience is an investment on the part of each Fellow,each partner organization, and PiAf. The following funding arrangements are inplace.

Fellows should expectto cover:
• Round-trip air travel to/from their post.
• Some pre-departure medical expenses. (While a Fellow should be able to covermany of the medical costs associated with immunization and malaria preventiondirectly from the stipend received from PiAf/partner organization, aseveryone's health needs are different, there may be some instances where aFellow will need to pay some expenses out of pocket.)
• Sundries and recreational travel.
Note: PiAf is committed to ensuring thatall applicants are able to participate in the fellowship program without regardto need. Students with demonstrated financial need should speak directly withPiAf. We will work with applicants to ensure that financial considerations donot prevent any applicant selected for a fellowship from participating.

PiAf/partnerorganization cover:
• On-the-ground expenses including housing and living stipend.
• Group medical and evacuation insurance.
• Pre-departure orientation for all Fellows.
• PiAf operating costs.

Does PiAf fund orarrange summer internships?
No, Princeton in Africa does not provide funding or make arrangements forsummer internships.

Where can I find moreinformation about PiAf fellowships?
• Attend an info session (see dates and times above).
• Read our Fellows'Flyers newsletters, which include photos and reflections Fellows havesubmitted about their experiences.
• Contact Stephanie Hooper, PiAf Program Manager, at shooper@princeton.edu with questions orto schedule an appointment.
• Visit PiAf's office during office hours (see days and times above) to findout more information about PiAf fellowships.

How do I apply?
The applications deadline for 2012-13 is Monday, November 21, 2011. The onlineapplication is located here.

What else isrequired?
Should you be invited for an interview, you must be available for one of thesessions in January 2012.
Those candidates who receivea fellowship must attend PiAf's pre-departure orientation program which will beheld in May 2012 on Princeton's campus.

Click here to visit the website.

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The Elusiveness of Adulthood

2011-11-14T09:39:00.000-05:00

The adult you want to be, you are now becoming. How is that coming along?!

Tuesday, November 15th
5:30 - 6:30: Dinner (free, optional)
Test Kitchen, Murray-Aikins Dining Hall (please call 518-580-8340 for questions

6:30 - 7:30: Presentation and Dialogue
Second Floor, Murray-Aikins Dining Hall (dessert, coffee, etc.)

A dialogue with former Princeton chaplain and Skidmore Dad Frank Strasburger about what it means to be an adult.

Sponsored by the Religious and Spiritual Life Office, the Community Service Programs Office, and Career Services.

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Pre-Law Event - THURSDAY

2011-11-14T08:55:00.001-05:00

Come Join the Pre-Law Club Event!

Thursday, 11/17
Palamountain Hall 301

8:00 PM

All Students are Welcome!

Career Services will bediscussing:

Valuable tips for studentsinterested in a Career in Law
The Law School Admission Process
How to Write a Resume for Law School
How to Network to get Results
Q & A – Get Your Questions Answered

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Do you feel prepared to start the job search? How can Skidmore be of most help? Please Take This Survey!

2011-11-10T09:24:00.001-05:00

Student Affairs has started anassessment of how the College currently prepares students to make the transition to post-college life.

Your thoughts areessential, so we hope you’ll take ten minutes to respond to the survey sent byDean Rochelle Calhoun on Wednesday, November 9, 2011

To say thanks, we’ll place your name in a drawing for a$20 gift card from Esperanto, Starbucks, or iTunes.

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Life After a Biology Major

2011-11-09T09:48:00.000-05:00

Biology Major from
Nevada State College

LIVING THE LIBERAL ARTS IN BIOLOGY:

Career Panel and Reception

Friday, 11/11/2011

2:30 PM

Murray-Aikins Dining Hall: Upstairs Banquet Room

Explore the links between liberal learning during your college years and post-graduate professional opportunities, advanced education, and career development.

Panelists include:

Lori Bushway 1993

Extension Faculty-Senior Extension Associate

Cornell University

Ralph DiLeone 1992

Associate Professor

Yale University

Ben Fulton 2011

Brewer/Entrepreneur

Gary Swalsky 1991

Dentist, DMD

Halfmoon Family Dental

Questions? Email Career Services: carserv@skidmore.edu

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Get an Internship This Summer at CIC

2011-11-06T10:53:00.000-05:00

Network and interview with 200+ companies in New York, Washington DC, Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles!

The 2012 dates for CICs are:

Washington, DC – January 6 · Boston – January 9

New York City – January 11 · Los Angeles – January 12

Interested? Register Today!

Two Ways to Register:

1. Visit http://www.rochester.edu/careercenter/cicstudents/

and click on the registration tutorial for complete registrationdetails.

2. Go directly to the registration site at http://cic.erecruiting.com/

The PASSWORD TOKEN for login is “cic2012”

To Apply for Pre-screened Interviews…

Upload and submit your resume to individual jobs by Monday, November 28, 2011

Employers receive resume collections and select candidates forpre-scheduled interviews.

Interviews will take place at the event from 12:30 p.m. until 5:00p.m.

At the event…

Students network with employers and submit resumes from 9:30 a.m.until 11:30 a.m.

Recruiters may, if they desire, add students to afternooninterview schedules.

For more information, click on the link.

Visit Employers Over Winter Break!!

2011-11-04T08:44:00.000-04:00

Make the most of your winter break!

ROAD TRIPSTO THE REAL WORLD
January 3 to January 13, 2012

Join EACE for these exciting employer site visits, where you can LEARN ABOUT CAREERS, make contacts for INTERNSHIPS and JOBS,improve your NETWORKING skills, andmeet other college students from across the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic!

ALL MAJORS &CLASS YEARS WELCOME to explore careers in:

Publishing, Non-Profits, Broadcast Media,Retail, Pharmacy and Healthcare, Insurance, Finance, Accounting, and much more!

THISYEAR'S SITES INCLUDE:

Association of American Publishers

Amica Mutual Insurance, Lincoln, RI

Aramark, Philadelphia, PA

AXAAdvisors, LLC in Columbia, MD

CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, Owings Mills, MD

Children’s Hospital of Boston

City Year Headquarters, Boston, MA

City YearRhode Island, Providence, RI

City YearNew York, NY

City YearNew Hampshire

City YearPhiladelphia, PA

City YearWashington, DC

CVSCaremark, Woonsocket, RI

Deloitte, Parsippany, NJ

Elko & Associates (Accounting), Media, PA

Federal Reserve Bank, Baltimore, MD

Kohl’s

Meditech, Canton, MA
MemorialSloan Kettering Cancer Center, NYC

MODWorldwide, Philadelphia, PA

National Security Agency, Washington,DC

NBCUniversal, New York, NY

Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia,PA

PNCFinancial Services, Pittsburgh, PA

Elko& Associates (Accounting), Media, PA

PrimeRehabilitation Services, Toms River, NJ

PrudentialFinancial, Dewitt, NY

SmithMicro Software, Pittsburgh, PA

StateStreet Corporation, Boston, MA

Target, Springfield, PA

REGISTRATION: Begins at 9:00a.m. on Monday, November 14th and ends Friday, December 2^nd. Limited spots are available, so registerearly at https://m360.eace.org/event.aspx?eventID=32601

COST: 10.00 per site - Students are responsible for their owntransportation and for any incidental expenses that are incurred.

Brought to you bythe Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers, Road Trips to the Real WorldCommittee

"Temp" Is Not a Bad 4-Letter Word

2011-10-30T16:00:00.000-04:00

Are you unsure of what your next career step is going to be? Afraid of commitment? Looking to make some extra cash? Temporary agencies could be your answer.

Temp agencies are organizations specializing in placing employees for assignments in just about every career field in location. Temping provides an opportunity to gain experience in industries and careers that may not have been in consideration otherwise. It can help a new grad gain familiarity with an area if they have relocated, and exposure to local professional organizations and networking opportunities.

Still not convinced? According the the American Staffing Association, 90% of all companies use temporary employees, providing a crucial foot in the door that many recent graduates are looking to land.

To Apply:
Applying for a temporary job is quick and easy. The American Staffing Association provides a database searchable for location, skills, and position type. Before applying, be sure to visit the Career Services Resume and Cover Letter Guide to ensure that your materials are tip-top shape.

Bottom line is: if you love the assignment, the people, the company? Awesome. If not, it's only temporary.

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Free GRE Test Prep!

2011-10-27T09:21:00.000-04:00

Kaplan Test Prep is offering free classes to help students achieve higher GRE scores and to better understand the graduate school application process.

Check out these free local events:

Free Practice Test for GRE
Thursday, 10/27, 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Saturday, 10/29, 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM OR 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Can't make any of those dates? These online events can be attended from anywhere:

Thursday 11/3, 10:00 PM
Monday, 11/7, 7:00 PM
Thursday, 11/10, 8:30 PM
Saturday, 11/12, 10:00 AM
Thursday, 11/17, 7:30 PM

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Have You Done a GradAd??

2011-10-26T08:38:00.000-04:00

Looking for a fast way to market yourself? Write a GradAd.

Last year, 30 seniors took advantage of this free service, marketing themselves to over 2,100 Career Advisors at once. Two received job offers.

To participate in GradAds, seniors need to compose a 75 word ad about themselves, highlighting their top attributes, including internships, class projects/presentations, research experiences, or co-curricular and leadership activities, to submit with a picture and a link to a professional website (such as a LinkedIn profile).

The GradAds are published on the Career Services website here, and emailed in newsletter format to the Career Advisors weekly.If you're having trouble putting together your GradAd, meet with a career counselor during drop in hours (daily 2-4), and one will be happy to assist you.

Creative thought got you this far - it can help you get a job.

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Intern with Sen. Gillibrand

2011-10-25T09:32:00.001-04:00

Majored in Asian Studies -
a testament to the liberal arts.

Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand seeks current students and recent graduates for internships in her New YorkCity Office, in the departments of Constituent Affairs, Community Outreach,Operations and Press.

Each role provides a unique opportunity to gainvaluable insight into the federal government’s interaction with constituents,state and local government, businesses, and community organizations. Inday-to-day operations, projects have varied from assisting constituents inimmigration cases, to 9/11 healthcare-related casework, researching theDodd-Frank act and issues of concern to local elected officials, and assistingin press events.

The program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s youngleaders and prepare them for future public service opportunities in governmentor any profession.

“Asa political science major this internship really gave me a crash course in howgovernment works, and the one on one mentoring I needed. Both the intelligentand friendly interns I got to work alongside as well as the experienced andattentive supervisors made for a positive work environment and a productive andenjoyable experience.” -Jason, Spring 2011 NYC Intern

Positionsare open throughout the year for recent graduates, with applicants admitted ona rolling basis. Current students may apply for course credit and assumepart-time schedules during the academic year.

The application canbe found attached or on Senator Gillibrand's website at http://gillibrand.senate.gov/services/internships/.Applicants should direct all inquiries and send applications to Gillibrand_InternshipsNYC@gillibrand.senate.gov.

A few positions are currently available for the Fall 2011 term;Spring applicants are encouraged to apply by November 15^th if theywish to be assigned to specific areas of interest.

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Need Help? Here's Your Options!

2011-10-24T08:30:00.000-04:00

Is blustery weather or crazy class scheduling preventing you from stopping into Career Services? There's still plenty of ways for you to connect with us!

FormSpring allows student to anonymously post questions and receive answers directly from Career Services staff. Click here to start asking questions.

Facebook is good for sharing information and reminders on events and programming. "Like Us" to have events posted directly to your feed.

Following our feed on Twitter will give you first access to alumni job and internship postings, events, programming, and more. Start following us today @SkidmoreCareer.

Start networking professionally with students, alumni, faculty and staff through the Skidmore College Career Connections LinkedIn Group. New to LinkedIn? This guide will get you an all-star profile, and this one will guide you through making connections.

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Ride the Career Jam High

2011-10-20T10:53:00.000-04:00

If you got a rush out of connecting with alumni and parents at Career Jam last week, push the momentum further and continue to make connections. Career Services have plenty of resources that can help:

The Career Advisor Network is a database featuring over 2,100 alumni and parent volunteers representing all fields and geographic locations, and are willing to answer your questions. Advisors can be narrowed down using search parameters including: major, career field, graduate degree, employer, and more! The tutorial will help you through drafting a professional and concise email.

Skidmore College Career Connections, our LinkedIn group, is another way to connect with professionals. Join by clicking here. If you aren't sure about how to put together a profile, check out this tutorial.

Don't lose track of connections made at Career Jam, connect with them on LinkedIn to keep your professional network updated about new class projects, internships, and career plans.

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Scary Stats - Get Into Career Services!!

2011-10-18T08:18:00.000-04:00

BAD NEWS. PAY ATTENTION.

NACE, Career Service's version of an omnipotent power, recently released the results of an employer survey, revealing that employers are approaching hiring for the Class of 2012 with caution.

Since that's an ambiguous point, try this on for size: Some reports have unemployment for those under 25 as high as 54%, and 85% in the age group have shacked back up with Mom and Dad.

Translated? If you haven't been into Career Services yet, it's time to get going.

Job seeking is scary, and there's a really good chance you're not the only one with unrealistic expectations. All-knowing NACE found that 92% of students have unrealistic job market expectations. Don't believe me? Check it out for yourself.

I know you're busy with classes, trying to graduate, etc., but what's the point of getting that all done if you don't lay the groundwork for what going to happen after that?

Call us (518-580-5790) or stop in. Don't do it just for yourself. Do it for saving your sanity from months of job seeking after graduation.

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Life After Art History

2011-10-17T07:47:00.000-04:00

The guy third from the right?
Went to University of Chicago for MA in Conservation.

Living the Liberal Arts: ART HISTORY
Monday, 10/17/2011, 6:00 PM
Murray-Aikins Dining Hall: Upstairs Banquet Room

Explore the links between liberal learning during your college years and post-graduate professional opportunities, advanced education, and career development.Whether you are considering a major in one of these disciplines or looking to make the most out of your current major, this program is for you.

Want to see what past panelists do? Check out the program's website, and click on "Living the Liberal Arts Brochures". Art History was last featured in Fall 2006.

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Teach in China with Skidmore

2011-10-15T14:25:00.000-04:00

Max Resnik '11 in China

Teach In China Interest Meeting
Tuesday, 10/18/2011, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Ladd Hall: 206

Wednesday, 10/19/2011, 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Ladd Hall: 307

Come learn more about the Skidmore Teach in China program open to Skidmore alums!

For more information about the program, visit their website.

Click here to read more about last year's participants.

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Happy Career Jam Eve!!

2011-10-13T08:30:00.000-04:00

Here's all the info you'll need to make the most out of this career holiday.

How to Get the Most Out of Career Jam!!
Thursday, October 13, 6:00 PM
Davis Auditorium, Palamountain Hall
Learn from Penny Loretto strategies for getting the most out of the Jam! We'll even share pizza (Woo!)
Please RSVP in CareerLink.

Can't make it to Thursday night's workshop? Check out this handout for a crash course on Career Jam do's and don'ts.

Career Jam
Friday, October 14, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, 2nd Floor
Come join us at Career Jam, where you'll have the opportunity to learn about careers, internships, and jobs from over 40 parents, alumni, and friends of the college. Want to learn more about the attendees? Preview their biographies here.

Apply for JOBS IN BOSTON This Weekend

2011-10-07T09:51:00.000-04:00

Eastern College Career Day Boston
Deadline to Apply: Tuesday, 10/11 MIDNIGHT

WHAT IS ECCD BOSTON?:

It is an interview day for seniors only and offers opportunities in the fields related to Consulting/Finance, Education, Environmental, Government/Policy, Marketing/Management, Non-Profit, Sales, Science/Healthcare and Technology.

ECCD Boston is scheduled for Friday, November 18 in Boston. You must pre-apply for the opportunities by October 11 @ midnight!!

REGISTRATION:

Create an account on http://eccdb.experience.com. Once your account is set up, search all jobs to determine those that interest you!

APPLICATIONS:You need to create a resume and cover letter for each position you are interested in applying to. You may also be required to upload an unofficial transcript, a writing sample or a reference page, so be sure to review the description thoroughly. DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE...

LOGISTICS/EVENT DETAILS:

A few weeks after the deadline passes, you will learn if you were accepted or declined for the interview that you applied to. At that point, you will learn many more details about the event.

QUESTIONS:Contact Career Services, or email Megan Jackson mjackson@skidmore.edu. Career Services holds drop-ins daily from 2 - 4, and would be happy to assist in preparing application materials.

EMPLOYERS/JOBS:There are almost 40 positions currently posted in the site adn are ready for applications! Below is a list of employers to job opportunties to help you navigate the site:

ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY (LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CONSULTANT)
ANALYSIS GROUP (ANALYST)*APPRISE INCORPORATED (POLICY ANALYST)
ARNOLD WORLDWIDE (ASSISTANT ACCOUNT MANAGER)*
BOSTON PARTNERS FINANCIAL GROUP (ASSOCIATE/FINANCIAL ADVISOR)
CAMBRIDGE ASSOCIATES LLC (CONSULTING ASSOCIATE, PRIVATE INVESTMENTS RESEARCH ASSOCIATE)
CARNEY SANDOE & ASSOCIATES (k-12 TEACHING AND ADMINISTRATIVE JOBS)*
COMMONWEALTH ANNUITY AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (INTERN)*
COMPASS LEXECON (ANALYST)*
COPERNICUS MARKETING CONSULTING AND RESEARCH (ASSOCIATE)
EF EDUCATION FIRST (TOUR CONSULTANT)
EPIC (SEVERAL TECH POSITIONS)*
FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS (CONSULTANT)
FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF BOSTON (RESEARCH ASSISTANT)*
GARNTER (ACCOUNT MANAGER)
GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGNS, INC (ASSISTANT CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR)
HIGHVISTA STRATEGIES (INVESTMENT ANALYSTS)
IMMUNE DISEASE INSTITUTE (RESEARCH TECHNICIAN)*
KANTAR RETAIL (PROJECT ANALYST)*
LIBERTY MUTUAL (PRODUCT MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM)
MATHEMATICA POLICY RESEARCH (RESEARCH ASSISTANT/PORGRAMMER)
NERA ECONOMIC CONSULTING (RESEARCH ASSOCIATE)*
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY/PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS (MSA/MBA GRADUATE PROGRAM)
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL (FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVE)
OPERA SOLUTIONS LLC (BUSINESS ANALYST)*
PUBLIC CONSULTING GROUP (APPRENTICE BUSINESS ANALYST)
SHADY HILL SCHOOL (APPRENTICE TEACHER)
STATE STREET CORPORATION (PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM)*
SUFFOLK CONSTRUCTION (PROJECT ENGINEER)
THE GREENWICH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL (CO-TEACHER PROGRAM)
THE NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR CHILDREN (LEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 2 TEACHERS)
THE NORTHBRIDGE GROUP (ANALYST)
THE PIKE SCHOOL/LESLIE UNIVERSITY (SCHOOL BASED TEACHER INTERN/M.ED. PROGRAM)
TORTOISE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (ANALYST)
TRIUMVIRATE ENVIRONMENTAL (ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST)
UNUM (PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM/ACTUARIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM)
URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC (MERCHANT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM)
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - ANTI-TRUST DIVISION (PARALEGAL)

*Indicates accepting international student applications

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Career Jam Success Stories

2011-10-04T09:19:00.005-04:00

Think that Career Jam has nothing for you? That networking is just a game of luck? Think again!

"I attended Career Jam withlittle expectations. My plan was to graduate in June and take the summer tostudy yoga and travel. Not that I was unmotivated to find a job, but thethought of a tedious search process was far too overwhelming to think about inthe midst of second semester. Career Jam changed all of those plans. Imet Kimberly Youngstrom, a Skidmore grad that worked at a public relationsagency in NYC. I studied sociology and business and always figuredcommunications would be an interesting career path for me. Kimberly and Iengaged in about a ten minute conversation about my life at Skidmore and herlife in PR. About a week after sending Kim a thank you note and my resume(along with a clip of the front page of the Skidmore website that happened tohighlight a picture of us chatting at the Jam), I received a phone call fromthe head of HR at her agency. Another week later and I was on a train back toSkidmore from my interview at Kaplow PR where I was offered a job as an AccountCoordinator, building public and media relations for Target (designer and babycollections) and two fashion technology companies based in California." - Emma Harris '11

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Kick Off Celebration Weekend with Career Jam!!

2011-10-01T15:17:00.000-04:00

Before you spend Celebration Weekend gallivanting with your friends, parents, family, and alumni, do something positive and stop by Career Jam.

Friday, October 14
3:00 - 5:00 PM
2nd Floor, Murray-Aikins Dining Hall

Career Jam is an opportunity for students to practice networking with friendly parent and alumni volunteers to learn more about career paths and job search strategies.

Think you rock at networking? Great. Come and be an example for others. Hate networking? Practice at Career Jam, where attendees want to help.

For more info, visit the Career Jam website. Hope to see you there!

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Graduate Schools Visiting Campus

2011-09-30T11:16:00.000-04:00

Graduate school in your future? Be sure to stop by some of these campus visits to meet with representatives, learn about entrance exams, and more. Check our Events Calendar for more information.

WEDNESDAY, 10/5/2011
Kaplan Test Prep Information Table
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Case Center, in front of The Skidmore Shop

TUESDAY, 10/11/2011

Kaplan FREE Practice Tests
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Bolton Hall 280, 281 & 282

Fordham University Graduate School of Education Information Table
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Case Center, 2nd floor, Case Info Desk Area

Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University

Information Table: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Case Center, 2nd floor, Case Info Desk Area

Information Session: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Ladd Hall 206

Northeastern University Graduate School of Professional Accounting

Information Table: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Case Center, 2nd floor, Case Info Desk Area
Information Session: 4:30 PM
Starbuck Center, 203B Conference Room

Christie's Education London Information Session
6:00 PM
Starbuck Center, 203B Conference Room

THURSDAY, 10/13/2011

Albany Law School Information Table
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Case Center, 2nd Floor, Burgess Cafe Area

Union Graduate College Information Table
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Case Center, 2nd Floor, Burgess Cafe Area

TUESDAY, 10/25/2011
University of Connecticut School of Law Information Session
4:30 PM
Starbuck Center, 203B Conference Room

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Internship with Cafe Lena

2011-09-29T09:00:00.000-04:00

Intern - Office Assistant

Deadline to Apply: October 31, 2011

About Caffe Lena:

Caffe Lena is a historic concert venue indowntown Saratoga Springs. It is the longest running folk music club inthe United States, and is the current holder of the title "Best SmallVenue" from Folk Alliance International. In it's 85-seat, all-ageslistening room it offers weekend concerts by nationally touring acousticmusicians, along with theatrical productions, open mics, an Emerging ArtistBreakout series for students, and poetry events mid-week. Caffe Lena hasone full-time staff person and nearly fifty volunteers.

Position Descripton:
This position offers an excellent opportunity tobecome meaningfully involved with a small, grassroots, non-profit artsorganization. The intern will learn what is involved in booking andpresenting concerts, and maintaining a small venue on a tight budget. Noexperience is required, but the preferred candidate will have an appreciationfor independent art and non-profit approaches to presenting music. He orshe is expected to commit to a regular weekly schedule that will continue tothe end of the semester. Duties include:
- Tracking thereceipt of publicity materials
- Preparing publicity materials fordistribution
- Preparing and distributing press releases
- Maintaining general order of office, including filing and maintaininginventory
- Reviewing and processing artist contracts
-Reviewing music submissions

Internship is unpaid, but free admission to concerts.

To Apply:
Please send email describing your goalsfor your internship, your particular interest in working with Caffe Lena, thedesired number of hours you would want to work each week, and any relevantexperience you might have.

Contact:
Sarah Craig, Executive Director
sarah@caffelena.org

47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
www.caffelena.org
518-583-0022

What Can You Do With Your Major?

2011-09-26T15:12:00.000-04:00

Majored in Dance.

Ever wonder how Feminist Political Thought, Advertising and Promotion, Principles of Astronomy or Neurpsychology relate to your future career?

Check out Living the Liberal Arts booklet for answers. These booklets feature alumni profiles covering topics like professional responsibilities, attending graduate school, misconceptions about careers, and ways to get involved early.

Books can be browsed by major. To check out yours, click here, and follow "Living the Liberal Arts Brochures". Many of the profiles feature contact information, which students are welcome to use for following up with questions.

Don't miss this semester's programs, Art History (10/17) and Biology (11/11). Check the Events Calendar for more information.

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Creative Thought at Work

2011-09-23T13:30:00.000-04:00

Skylar Sasson '12 is an International Affairs (IA) major and Spanish and Latin American Studies (LAS) double minor who hails from New York City. In the fall of her junior year, Skylar studied abroad withthe School for International Training (SIT) on "Bolivia: Multiculturalism,Globalization, and Social Change." An essential component to all SITprograms is the Independent Study Project (ISP). The ISP represents the culminating piece ofthe semester as each student researches an elected topic through bothfield-based anthropological as well as secondary source investigatory methods.

TheProject

For my ISP, I moved to Bolivia'scapital city, La Paz, to live with an Aymara(indigenous group to South America's Andean/ High Plains region) shop owner asa case study/ testimony to investigate the role of indigenous marketwomen. Through participant observation—helpingwith the buying, selling, and merchandising in her convenient store —and formaland informal interviews, I learned the life story of Lucia ("Lucy")Castillo Mamani. In addition to a fortypage paper in Spanish, which contains personal interviews, literary review, andcritical analysis of the value of work for indigenous market women throughoutBolivia and the Altiplano (see copybelow—note, only in Spanish), I wrote and illustrated a trilingual (English,Spanish, and Aymara) children's storybook, IAlways Dreamed of Having a Store, based on Lucy's life.

TheRationale

Even though I have had practicallyzero experience with children's literature and art, I wanted to challengemyself to go beyond a research paper and create a concrete product I couldincorporate into the Bolivian communities that taught me so much. Theopportunity for reciprocity was an extremely important factor in my creatingthis children's storybook, and I feel proud to leave such a legacy.

Moreover, I am a huge proponent ofmultilingual education, especially for a younger age group. I wrote I Always Dreamed of Having a Store inSpanish and English. I had it translated to Aymaraso that Lucy and the members of her communities can partake in the story. Mybook is currently being used in English-Spanish/ Spanish-English classrooms inmy hometown of New York City, and I am taking steps to get it in libraries andschools in Saratoga Springs as well.

TheStorybook Process: Writing

I wrote about seven drafts before Iwas pleased with the story, layout, and child-friendly nature of I Always Dreamed of Having a Store. (This draft then went under about fivenit-picky revisions during the publishing process.) Never having written, orhaving thought about writing, a children’s storybook before, I began recountingLucy’s story in her tone. With Lucy being a strong and abrasive woman who hasundergone many trying experiences to survive, however, this tone was notappropriate for young readers, but instead evoked a more serious memoir.

Hence, I decided to open every pagewith a sound to be an exciting and interactive tool for the young reader.Additionally, I included the repetition of “I always dreamed of having a store”on each page so that there was familiarity of words and theme/ message to theearly reader, emblazoning the importance of aspiring towards and achievingone’s dream through hard work and dedication.

TheStorybook Process: Illustrating

I decided to use collage of myphotography and found objects as the illustrations for I Always Dreamed of Having a Store for a couple of reasons. Collageis an art form with which I feel most comfortable and really enjoy, as I reallyhave no experience with drawing or painting, and I did not want to commissionan illustrator. Additionally, I love photography and wanted to incorporateimages of real scenes I lived while in Bolivia. And, thirdly, it is a style ofart rare to children’s literature but one I feel can successfully communicatean idea and captivate its viewer.

In order to make the collage alittle more playful and interactive, I included a “Where’s Waldo?-esque”search-and-find game. I hid a Bolivian ten-cent coin in most all of the imagesto accomplish this goal. I chose thiscoin as it is a Bolivian symbol related to work and commerce and hence relatesto the story and culture from which it stems.

TheStorybook Process: Publishing

IAlways Dreamed of Having a Store is part of a larger series of multilingualbooks through Kids’ Books Bolivia, an organization founded by one of my SITStudy Abroad Program Directors, Heidi Baer-Postigo. Kids’ Books Bolivia wasestablished as a means for SIT Bolivia Study Abroad students to engage inreciprocity, as well as to educate the world on Bolivia and Bolivian stories,peoples, and topics. Kids’ Books Bolivia is a non-profit organization, so allproceeds from book sales ($6.99/copy) continue these endeavors.

IAlways Dreamed of Having a Store was published by a Bolivian companyKIPUS. I was awarded the funds forpublishing after receiving Skidmore College’s Responsible Citizenship Taskforce(RCTF) Grant in December 2010. (Email dkarp@skidmore.edu, or look for announcements, for moreinformation on applying for this grant.)

¡Que disfrutalo! I hope you enjoy it.

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