February 1, 2013 Barnard College Career Development Elliott Hall, 2nd Floor www.barnard.edu/cd 212 854-2033 EMAIL: ocd@barnard.edu PHONE NUMBER:
STAFF Robert Earl, Jr. Director Won Kang Senior Associate Director Rachel Tannenbaum Associate Director / Student Programming Valerie Chow Associate Director / Civic Engagement & Experiential Learning Karen Worthing Associate Director / Employer Relations & Campus Recruitment Victoria Passarella Associate Director / Student & Alumnae Career Education Christine Shin Alumnae Counselor Katherine Hendry Assistant Director Lindsey Allen Assistant to the Director Hiraida Crespo Office Assistant
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WHAT TO DO WITH A MAJOR IN WOMEN’S. GENDER, & SEXUALITY STUDIES? You’ve decided on a major and are not sure what career path to follow after college. To help you out, we asked a Barnard alumni who majored in women’s, gender, & sexuality studies to share their career experiences with you! Beth Halpern’84, Ph.D, SUNY Health Science Center I decided to major in women's studies because it seemed cutting edge and exciting to me back then. I probably would have been an English major or psychology major otherwise. But women's studies offered something more compelling. I had always identified as a feminist. My older sister, also a Barnard graduate, suggested I write a report on The Feminine Mystique when I was in 6th grade. I have no idea what I made of that book as an 11 year old, but something must have clicked. I knew that my maternal grandmother had been a suffragette and feminist ideals were just part of my upbringing. Also, the Women's Studies Department was quite small when I was at Barnard (1980-1984). I liked the opportunity for personal attention and very small classes. We were a small group and that appealed to me as well. Finally, the interdisciplinary nature of the major was also part of its appeal. I didn't have to feel that I was narrowing my interests down too much. To this day I love that I was a Women's Studies Major. It still feels so meaningful to me. I am now a clinical psychologist. I became interested in my current line of work back in high school through some volunteer work. When I was in college I didn't think psychology would be an exciting enough major. I guess it seemed too conventional back then. After college I was in psychoanalysis, which renewed my interest in psychology. Now I have a Ph.D. My work now is just in private practice. But I have a research and teaching background as well and I continue to read widely on all sorts of psychology topics. I find the field endlessly fascinating. Currently I work with children and adults in Brooklyn. I have a speciality in anxiety disorders and post-partum adjustment. My women's studies background especially informs my work around post-partum issues. There are so many layers to the adjustments that women go through as they become mothers.
Bruce Ross Administrative Assistant Nancy Ferro Recruiting Program Assistant Alicia Morrisey Student Employment Assistant Maria Castex Newsletter Editor
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TEN CAREERS FOR A WOMEN’S, GENDER & SEXUALITY STUDIES MAJOR 1.
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LinkedIn is a social networking website primarily used in a professional context. With over 200 million users, LinkedIn is an incredible platform for students to network with peers, alum, and employers. Many students may be familiar with the site, but in order to use it productively, you must make sure your profile is entirely completed. You can also search for internship and entry-level opportunities and follow the companies you’d like to receive updates on.
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Social Worker: provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of people with specific needs. Specializations include: child and family, medical and public health, or mental health and substance abuse. Community Organizer: work to advance racial and economic justice, promote democracy, teach leadership, and develop the sustainability of communities through grassroots campaigns. Public Administration: analyze information, oversee expenditures, draft and implement governmental and public policy, manage people and resources, conduct safety inspections, investigate suspected criminal activity, serve as consultants, and in general act as stewards of public interest. University Faculty: teach related courses in their subject and may instruct undergraduate and/or graduate students. College and university faculty lecture in large halls, lead small seminars, and supervise student research. They prepare lectures, exercises, and laboratory experiments, grade exams and papers, as well as advise and work with students individually. Clinical Psychologist/Psychiatrist: Both clinical psychologists and psychiatrists are concerned with the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders. While some specialize in treating severe psychological disorders, such as schizophrenia and depression, many others may help people deal with personal issues, such as divorce or the death of a loved one or anxiety and depression Physician: diagnose and treat injuries and illnesses in patients. Physicians examine patients, take medical histories, prescribe medications, and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. Grantmaker: review applications and requests for proposals, create policy and guidelines for awards, conduct site visits and build relationships with grantee and partners. Grantmaking varies in size and scope from large, national corporate giving programs to small, local family foundations. Attorney: act as both advocates and advisors. As advocates, they represent one of the parties in criminal and civil trials by presenting evidence and arguing in court to support their client. As advisors, they counsel their clients about their legal rights and obligations and suggest courses of action in business and personal matters. All attorneys research the intent of laws and judicial decisions and apply the laws to the specific circumstances that their clients face. Public Interest Advocate: work for lobbies or think tanks representing socially and politically significant causes. Public interest advocates are integral in both the research process and working with legislators and the public to support these issues. Policymaker: influence or determine policies and practices at an international, national, regional, or local level. Government policymakers study historical and statistical data to decide what types of legal changes are most needed and will be the most effective.
Sources: http://www.bls.gov/ http://whatcanidowiththismajor.com/major/
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LEVERAGING THE X FACTOR IN THE WORKPLACE For most of my grammar school years, I happily pictured myself singing and performing in middle and high school choirs and musicals. But my life goals changed drastically upon trying out for the middle school chorus. The choir was huge, not particularly distinctive, and to my knowledge, had never won any District awards. Yet despite the choir’s poor reputation, the director still awarded me a “three” at tryouts, on a scale of one to three. Three meant tone deaf; it also meant I wasn’t invited to join.
Advice for The New Careerist By Terri Tierney Clark
Terri Tierney Clark is Editor of Advice for the New Careerist, a blog designed to help women in the early stages of their careers. A Wall Street veteran, Tierney Clark graduated from Smith College and earned an MBA at Dartmouth’s Tuck School. She spent ten years at Merrill Lynch & Co. where she was among the first female Managing Directors in the investment banking division, managed the Real Estate Private Equity Placement business and was a member of the firm’s first Women’s Steering Committee, which sought to deal with issues affecting young women in the corporate landscape. She now runs an advisory business, Summit Equity Advisors, which offers private equity placement services to corporate clients. LINK: www.thenewcareerist.com/
Thankfully for most of us, our areas of interest develop as a result of being considered good at something. Your selection of a major is one of the first significant college-level decisions you make. Another important decision is the career direction you will take post-college. Ideally you want the job to capitalize on your talents and the particular gifts you will bring to bear at your new office. But, in addition to your specific assets, you may not realize that you have a whole other set of gifts to offer. Those are the abilities that arise from exhibiting that extra X chromosome. When it comes to the workplace, men and women are wired differently. Women leaders scored much higher than male leaders in persuasiveness and assertiveness, according to a 2005 study by the Caliper group. They were able to “read situations accurately and take information from all sides,” Caliper reflected, which “enhanced their persuasive ability.” In other research, women have proven to be more likely to be team players and to ask their bosses for more challenging work. Additionally, studies indicate that a greater percentage of women work longer hour days than their male counterparts and women show a greater willingness to work on vacation. Examples of the assets women bring to professional work were highlighted in recent media coverage of the Golden Globes. The day after Jessica Chastain won Best Actress for Zero Dark Thirty, CBS This Morning interviewed two former top female spies regarding their gender’s unique contribution to the Agency. Valerie Plame Wilson, a 20-year veteran, stated that “…in many cases women do make better operations officers because … of being able to listen and of being more nurturing.” So how can you take advantage of your gender-specific talents? First you have to realize that you possess them. As the Caliper study suggests, women read situations accurately and collect information before they act. Perhaps this innate tendency, plus their relative lack of confidence in the office, prompts women to become more prepared before voicing an opinion or making a decision. So go ahead, be the most prepared person in the room and feel free to be assertive because you have done your homework. Your arguments will be compelling. Now for the gender-related caveats. You’re well prepared, you’re insightful; just don’t take on too much. When I was a young investment banker, my boss would brag about me to clients. “She has two children in diapers, goes to the gym before work and is carrying more deals than any of her peers.” Guilty as charged. I didn’t say no, which is a common problem with women. It turns out my experience was somewhat typical, at least according to research reported in the WSJ in January. In a study involving undergraduates, females were 50% more likely to comply with an implicit request for a favor than were male students. Females were reportedly more concerned with the consequences of saying no. So when you start your career, leverage those assets that you’ve had since birth. But don’t let the female tendency to agree to help bury you; your company could use a leader like you. 3
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PEER CAREER ADVISOR BUZZ How to make your resume shine How does your resume make you stand out to recruiters on a campus where everybody is a leader? Focus on your achievements rather than the typical tasks associated with your position. Here are a few tips to craft a resume that will separate you from your peers with similarly formatted resumes and similar experiences. Quantify and Qualify when possible
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Take “Planned a campus-wide event” for example:“Collaborated with a team of five to plan a campus-wide career development event for 100+ that resulted in internship placement for all who attended.” Starting each bullet with a strong action verb will show employers what skills you have. For example: “collaborated” demonstrates your ability to work on a team, whereas “analyzed” will highlight your research skills.
JOHANNA COHEN’15
For a list of action verbs visit our website
KATE BERGIN’13
Sociology
GERALDINE CHEUNG’14
Psychology
DEISY FLORES’15
Political science and English PRISCILLA FLORES’14
Archaeology
LILY ICANGELO’13
English, Art History (minor) ALEXA HAMMEL’13
Psychology
ELISSA MENDEZ-RENK’13
Music, French (minor) JACKIE ROSSITER’13
Comparative Literature and Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies SYLVIA SCODRO’14
Economics
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FEATURED INTERNSHIPS For these and other great opportunities, check out NACElink at www.barnard.edu/cd. Christian Dior Couture - PR Intern. Christian Dior is looking for a Public Relations intern to support the PR team in managing the flow of information from Dior to the public. Responsibilities include editorial tagging, product inventories, press appointments and events, as well as administrative tasks. Harris Lieberman - Gallery Intern. The Gallery Intern will be responsible for general gallery tasks ranging from but not limited to common reception duties, artist research, art fair/exhibition preparation, maintaining artist archives, and assisting the manager and owners. Loeffler Randall - Sales Intern. Loeffler Randall is currently accepting resumes for Winter + Spring internships in the wholesale sales department. Interns will be working directly with the sales team on seasonal markets, showroom and trade show assistance, client support, and special projects. Department of Consumer Affairs - Chief of Staff Intern. The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) is seeking an intern to provide high-level support within the office of the Chief of Staff. The Intern will assist with special projects, as well as day-to-day operations within the DCA administration. S/he will work with senior staff in the Finance, Data Analysis, Project Management and General Services divisions. Network 20/20 - Foreign Affairs Intern. The intern will work closely with the President, the Program and Development Director, and the Membership and Program Affairs Associate to help with all aspects of Network 20/20’s operations with emphasis on an Annual Spring Foreign Policy Lecture and Benefit. AllianceBernstein - Global Operations Summer Intern. AllianceBernstein is a leading global investment management firm that offers high-quality research and diversified investment services. This program is designed to provide a select group of students from diverse backgrounds with first-hand exposure to careers within the Institutional Operations Division. US Fund for UNICEF - Spring Intern. USF seeks an intern for The Eliminate Project, a global partnership between UNICEF and the volunteer organization Kiwanis International to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) in the 31 countries around the world where it remains a threat. MNT is a tragic but easily preventable disease that kills one baby approximately every nine minutes. The intern will be involved with fundraising, education and advocacy efforts around this exciting partnership. Department of Justice, Criminal Division - Intern. The mission of the International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) is to work with foreign governments to develop professional and transparent law enforcement institutions. Interns will work closely with Deputy Assistant Directors and program analysts who will act as mentors. The ICITAP staff will work with the intern to develop an understanding of the role of the various types of government employees in ICITAP and the Department of Justice.
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES SPRING 2013 ALUMNAE AND DONOR SPONSORED INTERNSHIP GRANT PROGRAM Barnard offers funding for unpaid internships through alumnae and donor sponsored grants. The maximum award is $800 for a spring semester internship. The Spring 2013 Internship Grant Program is open to students from the classes of 2013, 2014 and 2015. The online grant application is available on our website.
GET VOLUNTEER AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT RELATED INTERNSHIP AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN YOUR EMAIL!
Grantees are expected to have secured internships by the application date. Additional requirements include participating in an online discussion community, submitting a learning action plan, and attending a professional development event. INFO: www.barnard.edu/cd APPLICATION: www.barnard.edu/cd/students/funding/internship-grants DEADLINE: Wednesday, February 6 at 11:59 PM
Sign up for the New York City Civic Engagement Program email listserv. You will receive weekly announcements of newly posted civic engagementrelated opportunities. SIGN-UP: www.barnard.edu/
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VOLUNTEER FOCUS: OXFAM AMERICA’S CHANGE INITIATIVE Oxfam America is a global organization working to right the wrongs of poverty, hunger, and injustice. Oxfam America is accepting applications for its 14th annual CHANGE Initiative, its national student organizing and advocacy program. CHANGE offers rising sophomores and juniors at USbased colleges the opportunity to become effective agents for social change. CHANGE leaders have access to expert skills-based training, resources, materials and year-round support from Oxfam staff and are part of an active and growing global network of peers and alumni working on justice issues. Accepted students participate in a week-long training in Boston from July 20-26, 2013, which is organized and paid for by Oxfam. Students must agree to join or form an Oxfam Club and implement an Oxfam campaign on campus during the 2013-14 academic year, as well as communicate regularly with Oxfam staff about their work. DEADLINE: April 1, 2013 INFORMATION: http://www.oxfamamerica.org/ CONTACT: 1-800-77-OXFAM ext. 9415 or CHANGE@oxfamamerica.org.
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RACHEL’S CORNER Are You Making A Good Last Impression? There is a common saying that one can apply to interviewing: “You only get one chance to make a first impression.” While this is true, never underestimate the value of the latter parts of an interview. No matter how strong your performance, it is crucial to end the interview thoughtfully, and leave a positive last impression on your hiring manager. Not sure how to do that? Read below for some ideas. Summarize interview highlights There is a great deal of information shared during an interview, so don’t assume the hiring manager shouldn’t hear it again. Reiterate and tie together your related skills, experiences, values and objectives. Additionally, you can mention some key things that she/he shared during your time together that you found particularly illuminating. ‘Ask’ for the job It is always good to reiterate your interest in a position at the end of an interview. The hiring manager may or may not know if you have liked what you have seen and heard, so what better than to simply tell them? You can do this by summarizing as was outlined above and add, for example: “Given that, I am interested in joining your team.” Inform of offers Candidates can find themselves in a predicament when they receive an offer from one company, but have just begun the interview process at their first choice organization. After the interview comes to a close, you can share that you have another offer. If they are interested in you as a candidate, and have the flexibility to do so, they may expedite their search to accommodate you. SOURCE: https://www.wetfeet.com/articles/the-closing-statement-of-an-interview?
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS For more information, visit www.barnard.edu/cd
Project Interview Project Interview is a one-day special program designed to help you master the interview process. Interviewing is a skill that can be learned, just as public speaking and negotiating. By attending this event, you will learn how to communicate effectively, build your confidence and become successful at interviewing. Our keynote speaker will be Brandon Holley, Editor-in-Chief of Lucky Magazine. Join Career Development on Friday, 2/15. Seats are limited and participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up today! DEADLINE: Sunday, 2/10 at 11:59 PM
Barnard Advertising Bootcamp The Barnard Advertising Bootcamp, in partnership with Deutsch Inc., is a 2-day program on Friday, February 22nd (Barnard Campus) & Friday, March 1st (on-site at Deutsch offices) designed for juniors and seniors of all majors and interests. The program will introduce you to the advertising field, teach you how to construct industry specific resumes, cover letters and personal portfolios, and bring you faceto-face with top Deutsch Inc. staff. Students who complete this program will have an advantage in their full-time and/or internship search. DEADLINE: Sunday, 2/17 at 11:59 PM APPLICATION: Apply.
EMPLOYER FOCUS: UMT CONSULTING GROUP Come learn about the exciting world of management consulting from CEO, founding partner and Columbia graduate Gil Makleff, an industry pioneer in enterprise project and portfolio management. Learn more about opportunities in the management consulting space and how UMT is strategically positioned as a thought-leader in EPM and a trusted advisor of major global corporations. Learn about how you can join this fast-growing, fastpaced industry and the toolsets employed in managing enterprise project portfolios. You'll also gain insight into the daily life of consultants in the field. Tuesday, 2/5 at 7:30 PM Faculty House, Presidential 1 and Reception INFO: NACElink
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FEBRUARY AT A GLANCE Events are listed alphabetically.
UMT Consulting Group Barnard Advertising Bootcamp Application Deadline
Spring 2013 Internship Grant Application Workshop
Sunday, 2/17 at 11:59 PM APPLY: Here.
Monday, 2/4 at 11:00 AM Tuesday, 2/5 at 10:00 AM BCD Seminar Room
Barnard Advertising Bootcamp Friday, 2/22 at 9:00 AM Friday, 3/1 at 10:00 AM
The Barnard Advertising Bootcamp is a 2-day program in partnership with Deutsch, Inc. designed for juniors and seniors of all majors and interests. The program will introduce you to the advertising field, teach you how to construct industry specific resumes, cover letters and personal portfolios, and bring you face-to-face with top Deutsch Inc. staff.
Mentor It Forward - Hosted by Google Tuesday, 2/12 at 6:00 PM Google Offices
Gain career knowledge from Google executives through “speed mentoring.” Mentor it Forward was launched by Mayor Bloomberg in as a joint initiative of the NYC Commission on Women’s Issues and Barnard College to give students the chance to ask questions and gain insight from women who have “made it” in their industry. REGISTER: Here.
Project Interview Application Deadline
Overview of the Spring 2013 Alumnae & Donor Internship Grant Program application process. Include submission process and helpful hints in writing a successful application.
INFO SESSIONS: Ross Stores, Inc. Monday, 2/4 at 6:00 PM Milbank Hall, Ella Weed Rm.
Come learn about careers in the fashion/retail industry from HR and Buying representatives. Discuss buying and planning opportunities and what it means to work for a Fortune 500 Company and top offprice retailer.
City Year New York Winter Open House Tuesday, 2/5 at 7:00 PM Employer Site
ind out more information about City Year, meet current corps members, and learn about the work we do in New York City schools and how you can get involved! Email Charlie Fick, Visitor Program Project Leader, at cfick@cityyear.org to RSVP. INFO: NACElink
Tuesday, 2/5 at 7:30 PM Faculty House, Presidential 1 and Reception
Join Gil Makleff, CEO and cofounder, as well as members of the UMT team to learn about UMT products and services and what it's like to work with us. INFO: NACElink
Parchem Fine & Specialty Chemicals Wednesday, 2/6 at 6:00 PM Milbank Hall, Ella Weed Rm.
Parchem fine & specialty chemicals, based in the New York Tri-state area, is a global premier marketer of raw materials across a spectrum of industries including Nutrition, Pharmaceuticals, Industrial, Coatings and Cosmetics. We are a progressive, technology-driven company that prides itself on setting trends, not following them. INFO: NACElink
United States Secret Service Monday, 2/11 at 6:00 PM Milbank Hall, Ella Weed Rm.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Tuesday, 2/12 at 6:00 PM BCD Seminar Rm.
Sunday, 2/10 at 11:59 PM
Project Interview Friday, 2/15 at 9:00 AM
Join us for a one-day special program designed to help you master the interview process. APPLY: Here.
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