Best Government Employers for Those Under the Age of 40

Students, this means you! Check out these organizations great organizations recommended by the Partnership for Public Service!

1. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (http://www.nrc.gov/)

2. Government Accountability Office (http://www.gao.gov/)

3. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (http://www.nasa.gov/)

4. Environmental Protection Agency (http://www.epa.gov/)

5. Social Security Administration (http://www.saa.gov/)

6. General Services Administration (http://www.gsa.gov/)

7. Department of State (http://www.state.gov/)

8. Securities and Exchange Commission (http://www.sec.gov/)

9. Department of Justice (http://www.justice.gov/)

10. Department of Commerce (http://www.commerce.gov/)

Visit their websites for more information about internship and employment opportunities.

2009 Big East Diversity e-Fair

The 2009 Big East Diversity e-Fair is going on now through December 31, 2009. Students and Alumni from Big East Schools can browse jobs and internships and apply online.

Students can follow this link to register: http://bigeast.efairpro.com/

National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
November 15th-21st, 2009

Sponsored by the Division of Volunteer Efforts (DOVE)

National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week is just around the corner. The purpose of the week is to raise awareness concerning hunger and homelessness, and to help promote the national endeavor to end hunger and homelessness.

Throughout the week of November 15 - 21, 2009, the Division of Volunteer Efforts will be spearheading several events and programs dealing with hunger and homelessness. All events are available for COMPASS credit.

THERE ARE VARIOUS EVENTS! CHECK OUT DOVE’S WEBSITE!

http://www.shu.edu/catholic-mission/dove-index.cfm

Social Networking

From the Seton Hall Magazine, Fall 2009:

"Social Networking: dictionary.com defines 'social networking' as the use of a Web sit to connect with people who share personal or professional interests, places of origin, education at a particular school, etc." Seton Hall is on many of these social networking websites, helping alumni and students connect.

LinkedIn, a professional networking site, has linked 2,000 alumni. Search for the Seton Hall University Alumni Network on linkedin.com


There are over 2,000 alumni connected on facebook. Join today to get connected. Search for Seton Hall University Alumni Network on facebook.com

Follow tweets for Seton Hall Alumni! Visit www.twitter.com/setonhallalumni

Thinking about law school?

Get information about attending law school from Kaplan's

Law School Experience

Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 2pm

Rutgers School of Law

123 Washington Street

Newark, NJ 07102

-experience a class
-learn what the first year is like
-work though an actual case
-get tips on admissions

Register online at kaptest.com/lawschoolexperience

or call 1-800-KAP-TEST

Federal Jobs Career Day - What I found out

Friday, I went to the Federal Jobs Career Day at Rutgers - there were many federal employers there including the US Secret Service, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, US Attorney's Office, the NSA, Department of Commerce and many more.

If you want a list of what the employers were looking for - I have a list in my office. Please stop by during any drop in hours. They are list on the side of the blog page!

Some employers had internships and full time positions, while other were promoting SCEP programs - these are programs geared towards a students major - 640 hours of experience. Usually you have to be a sophomore to apply. How can you find out about SCEP? Go to usajobs.gov and set up a profile, visit makingthedifference.org and go to the departments website. Be vigilant.

SCEP programs are competative so you must have a passion for this type of work.

If you have questions, please make an appointment with The Career Center.

*The FBI and the DEA forensic lab will be on campus Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 4-5:30 in the Science and Technology Center Atrium*

FEDERAL JOBS CAREER DAY

November 6, 2009

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Rutgers Student Center, Multipurpose Room & Main Lounge126 College Avenue; New Brunswick, NJ

For Directions: http://careerservices.rutgers.edu/

Internship and Full Time Positions in All Areas!

Open to students and alumni from all two and four year colleges and universities in New Jersey.

*Defense Contract Management Agency, Department of Justice

*Economic Research Service

*National Institutes of Health, National Security Agency

*The Federal Aviation Administration

*Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

*Supreme Court of the United States

*U.S. Department of State

*U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity

*U.S. Secret Service

*Peace Corps

*U.S. Customs and Border Protection

*U.S. Department of Commerce

*Food and Drug Administration

*USDA

*IRS

*FBI

On-Campus Interviewing

On Campus Interviews!!

Apply and upload your resumes through Navigator.
Not only can you easily apply, but you can interview in a place of convenience!

Enterprise
Management Trainee Program
Application Deadline: October 30


Polo Ralph Lauren
2010 Executive Training Program
Application Deadline: November 1

Show Your Distinction

In this tight job market, it’s not enough to be a qualified applicant, since there are plenty of candidates.

Don’t ask, “What do you have for me?” Instead go in with the mentality of, “Here’s what I can do for you.” Talk to other attendees. Some of the best successes come from connections made between women who just strike up conversations. Spend some time in our networking area to get to know others. These are the people who can get your foot in the door.

Women For Hire’s New York Career Expo on Wednesday, Nov. 4 is the perfect opportunity for you to impress recruiters with your preparation, such as knowing all about their organization and having your 30-second pitch down cold.

City Year Kicks Off 2010 Recruitment Year!!

October 1st was the official beginning to the Recruitment Year for our 2010-2011!

It has been a strong start to the year with many positive visits and applicant contacts, thanks to the forward efforts of our
Outreach/Recruitment Managers and Admissions Team!

Open House: Wednesday November 4th @ 5:30pm (at our office: 20 W. 22nd Street). Please call Kyle Shedrick at 646.452.3654 or email kshedrick09@cityyear.org for more information.

• Employers are open to coming to campus to speak to clubs, but it's a good idea to partner with your Career Center and remain professional at all times! Confirm, confirm, confirm.
• Make use of employers that are on campus, it's easier to connect with someone in person.
• Recruiters are moving away from using Monster and Hotjobs. LinkedIn.com (a social networking site for professionals) is being used more and more.
• Students are fine with technical skills but lack soft skills like communication and writing.
• Career Fairs - Introduce yourself and highlight your skills and RESEARCH the company. It's a no no to hand your resume to an employer and say - so what jobs/internships do you have for me?
• When answering interview questions, do just that, answer the question asked - use the STAR method. Situation, Task, Action, Result.
• Employers seek flexibility, drive and demonstrated interest in the field.
• Your resume should show your passions - what makes you different. Highlight leadership.
• Already have an internship? Do great work but also connect with those around you - they will notice and may ask you to stay on!

Yesterday, I attended an employer panel. Reps from Johnson & Johnson, Paychex, FedExGround, MTV and Hilton were present.

Here is what they had to say:

• Employers are open to coming to campus to speak to clubs, but it's a good idea to partner with your Career Center and remain professional at all times! Confirm, confirm, confirm.
• Make use of employers that are on campus, it's easier to connect with someone in person.
• Recruiters are moving away from using Monster and Hotjobs. LinkedIn.com (a social networking site for professionals) is being used more and more.
• Students are fine with technical skills but lack soft skills like communication and writing.
• Career Fairs - Introduce yourself and highlight your skills and RESEARCH the company. It's a no no to hand your resume to an employer and say - so what jobs/internships do you have for me?
• When answering interview questions, do just that, answer the question asked - use the STAR method. Situation, Task, Action, Result.
• Employers seek flexibility, drive and demonstrated interest in the field.
• Your resume should show your passions - what makes you different. Highlight leadership.
• Already have an internship? Do great work but also connect with those around you - they will notice and may ask you to stay on!

Law School Confidential: Program Overview

I just came back from a program on campus called Law School Confidential. It's a yearly program that is put on each October that is hosted by The Career Center and the Seton Hall's pre-law advisor.

Here is a summary of what the panelists, who included an LSAT teacher, a law school admissions counselor, a pre-law advisor, a 1st year Seton Hall Law student and a 3rd year NYU student.

• There is no one clear, correct or perfect path to getting into law school. Experiences between students differ - some may get a masters and then apply, some may work and then apply and some may transition into law school once they complete their bachelors work.
  
• You can have any undergraduate major to get into law school - what matters is that you enjoy what you are learning and therefore you do well in your classes. Taking courses that differ from others in your major will set you apart from other applicants i.e. a biology student that minors in English. Students in Philosophy, English and Economics score the highest on the LSATs.
  
• Personal statements are the only way an admissions rep is going to get to know you. Many times you won't get an interview. Write, write and re-write. One panelist rewrote her personal statement 10 times. Have many people read your statement.
  
• Internships are great ways to figure out if law is a possible career path but also to give you something to write about in your statement.
  
• The LSATs can only be taken 3 times in a two year period. You should take practice tests before you take the LSAT for real. Most often you will take the test the summer before your senior year.
  
• The Academic Resource Center in A&S Hall will help with personal statements and the pre-law advisor will help as well.

Best Jobs in America

Very interesting article.....

http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/2009/snapshots/1.html?cnn=yes

Student Support Services presents dynamic and interactive workshop:

Making it Count Programs presents:

“Monster College Advantage”

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Please arrive on time)

Nursing Amphitheatre (NU113)

**Freshman and Sophomores: Your attendance to this workshop is highly recommended!

This energetic and interactive presentation will focus on how to own your experiences here at Seton Hall University

Please join us and learn how the "Monster College Advantage" can help you make the most of your time at Seton Hall University!

Great Link!

This website helps students find government jobs! Perfect for recent graduates!

http://www.campusgov.com/

FEDERAL JOBS CAREER DAY

November 6, 2009
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Rutgers Student Center, Multipurpose Room & Main Lounge
126 College Avenue; New Brunswick, NJ


If you have always had an interest in working within the federal government, but were unsure of how to navigate the application process or unable to find the right contacts and connections, then this special event is definitely for you!

The second annual Federal Jobs Career Day at Rutgers University is scheduled to take place on Friday, November 6, 2009 from 10:00a.m.until 3:00p.m.and will be held on our New Brunswick campus at the location mentioned above. It is open to students and alumni from all two and four year colleges and universities in New Jersey.

Potential Employers:

*Defense Contract Management Agency, Department of Justice

*Economic Research Service

*National Institutes of Health, National Security Agency

*The Federal Aviation Administration

*Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

*Supreme Court of the United States

*U.S. Department of State

*U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity

*U.S. Secret Service

*Peace Corps

*U.S. Customs and Border Protection

*U.S. Department of Commerce

*Food and Drug Administration

*USDA

*IRS

*FBI

ATTENTION: SHU STUDENTS AND STAFF

Clear your calendars for the Annual Statewide Conference on Diversity.

Diversity Initiatives: Facing Challenges in Tough Times

Friday, November 13, 2009

at NJIT

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Students, why should you go?

• Listen to Presidents and Vice Presidents of top companies discuss diversity issues
• Meet students from other campuses across NJ
• Attend breakout sessions designed specifically for you - "Fitting In - On Campus and In the Workplace" and "An Interactive Diversity Exercise in Student Engagement"
• Network with employers from Wachovia, L'Oreal USA, PSEG and more
• Ask your student group or a campus department that you work closely with to sponsor your registration!

Higher Education Professionals, why should you go?

• Listen to Keynote speaker Luke Visconti, CEO of Diversity Inc. Media LLC
• Learn about diversity initiatives taking place in companies and higher education organizations
• Network with other higher education professionals
• Attend break out session about Retention, Recruitment and Student Issues

For a Complete Program Schedule go to:http://www.njit.edu/cds/docs/cf_am_div_agenda.pdf

To Register: http://www.njit.edu/cds/agencies/form.php

US MARSHAL SPRING INTERNSHIP

Attention Juniors and Seniors – if you are interested in the US Marshal Spring internship, you must apply in Navigator by Oct. 1.

In order to apply, you must have interactive access in Navigator – which means you must attend an interview workshop and your resume must be approved. You are also required to write a cover letter for this application.

New York University's Career Development Center
presents:

Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 3pm-7pm
Kimmel Center for University Life
Rosenthal Pavilion
60 Washington Square South
Please bring valid photo ID for admission


Learn about graduate programs, schools and application processes

Speak to representatives and Kaplan test prep!!

The Koch Associate Program

Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation's aim is to develop the capabilities of each Associate through the program by providing management training, professional development and the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their career potential!


This year-long competitively paid, program based in Washington, DC offers opportunities to work full-time at a think tank, policy organization or other non-profit organizations.

Associates range in experience from recent graduates to those with up to ten years of work experience.

Available positions include:
policy research and analysis
non-profit operations
grassroots education
fund-raising and donor relations
communication and public relations

Visit CGKFOUNDATION.ORG
Applications are due by March 1. 2010

Procter & Gambel's Virtual Online Diversity Career Fair

P&G will host their Virtual Online Diversity Career Fair on October 1, 2009.

This is your chance to experience P&G through the eyes of P&G employees, connecting not only via professional aspiration but through shared cultures as well.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

WHEN: Thursday, October 1st, 2009 / 10:00am – 6:00pm EST

HOW: Click this link to register: https://vts.inxpo.com/scripts/InXpo.nxp?LASCmd=AI:4;F:QS!10100&ShowKey=1728

Summer 2010 Student Internship Program with the US Department of State

Now accepting applications for the Summer 2010 Student Internship Program.

Please click here (http://careers.state.gov/students/programs.html#SIP) for more information, and to view the vacancy on USAJobs and start the online application process. The deadline to submit completed applications is November 2, 2009.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and a student in order to be eligible. Please read the vacancy announcement for all eligibility requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: You may experience some technical difficulties with the online application system. Please click here (http://careers.state.gov/students/workaround.html) for workaround instructions. We apologize for the inconvenience – we are working to fix this issue as quickly as possible. We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State.

Fall Internship - Just Extended

Charles M. Damian, Esq., LLC Attorney at Law: Cedar Grove, NJ

Charles M. Damian, Esq., LLC Attorney at law is looking for either a summer, fall, or spring intern. Our office is primarily a Real Estate firm, however, we specialize in Municipal, Criminal, and Landlord & Tenant Litigation as well.

We are looking for someone who is outgoing, personable, and works well with others. We are a small yet very busy firm where everyone is asked to help out in any way they can.As of now we are looking for someone who can help answer the phones, filing, put together "new client" packages, assisting the paralegals to the best of their ability.

We are a close group of people, we see our firm as a family and we love having the opportunity to work with interns teaching them the different aspects and adventures of the legal system.

Our office is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and we are looking for anyone who is able to come in at least twice a week to help out.

To Apply: Log on to your Navigator account - must be at least a sophomore and have a 2.5 GPA

Where the jobs are ... 2009

Welcome to the 2009 Edition of Where the Jobs Are



Where the Jobs Are is the only comprehensive projection of hiring needs for critical occupations in the federal government. This edition is the third in an ongoing series produced by the Partnership for Public Service, covering fiscal years 2010 through 2012, and updating information in the 2005 and 2007 reports.

Spotlight On ... Department of Veterans Affairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is the second largest federal department with more than 290,000 employees. Among the many professions represented in the vast VA workforce are physicians, nurses, counselors, statisticians, architects, computer specialists and attorneys. Learn more about the VA’s on-campus efforts and view a list of sample entry-level and internship positions.

Welcome back to SHU!

Some of you may know me already, but if you don’t my name is Amie and I work with undergraduate students in a variety of majors in the arts and sciences. I am here to help you develop and achieve your career goals! Every Friday I will be sending all my students an email about available internships and events on campus.

I also run two blogs: SHU Science and Technology and Government, Public Service and Non Profit. These will be updated weekly but will ALWAYS have stationary links about “What to do with a Major in…” and links to other helpful websites. Blogs also exist for those of you interested in business and communications. If you would like the links to those blogs I will be happy to email them to you.

Here is just a SAMPLE of internships that are available for SPRING 2010:

For Psych, SOBS, CJ, History, Phil, Soc, Anth and SOWK Majors:

US Marshal Service – Deadline Oct. 1

Morristown Neighborhood House – Youth Service Worker Intern

UMDNJ - Child Research Intern

ReadyMinds – Business Intern

YAI – Human Resources Intern

Camden County Historical Society

WELCOME BACK!

Hi everyone!

I hope that summer was amazing, relaxing, and you were able to catch some sun and enjoy yourselves! I just wanted to quickly welcome everyone back and invite you to follow our new blog. This blog will highlight and focus on job, internship and educational opportunities relating to the fields of government, public service and non-profit. We hope to keep you abreast with the latest trends, interview skills and employment opportunities. I will be updating this frequently, so include it in your Google reader!! We are looking forward to a great year!