Career Series Spring 2011

career series spring 2011

BENEFACTOR:

SPONSORS:

Find rewarding opportunities with a new job or internship by logging in to the PRIDE-CAREER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (Pride-CMS)!

To Access Pride-CMS: 1) Visit the Hofstra portal via hofstra.edu and select “myhofstra.”

2) Once logged in, click on “my apps” located in the upper-right corner. Then select “Pride-Career Management System.”

3) Once in Pride-CMS, please check that your profile is complete.

4) Select the “Job & Internship” tab.

5) Under “Documents,” you may upload your resume and begin applying for jobs or internships!

What are the benefits of using Pride-CMS? v Upload and submit your resume directly to employers. v View more than 1,000 full- and part-time jobs and internships. v Review more than 6,000 employer profiles. v Access the Credential File System, where you can manage letters of recommendation for employment and graduate school. v RSVP to all Career Center events and workshops. v Link your account to Facebook.

2

@HofstraU @HofstraU

FOLL FOL

FOLL FOL

TM

Are you partCHECK of a largeUS club, organization or residence hall community that is OUT ON CHECK US OUT ON interested in hearing from a career counselor?

We are happy to help and youtube.com/HofstraUniversity provide programming.

Please contact us to schedule a workshop or event youtube.com /HofstraUniversity by selecting “contact us” at hofstra.edu/career.

CHECK US OU CHECK US OU youtube.com

youtube.com/

MANY OF OUR CAREER WORKSHOPS HAVE GONE ONLINE! The Career Center now offers Web shops on Blackboard.

Sign up at hofstra.edu/career.

FOLLOW US ON FOLLOW US ON @HofstraU The Career Center encourages you to register for all workshops through your @HofstraU TM

TM

Pride-CMS account. Students do not need to register for Career Fairs.

All programs are held at The Career Center, unless otherwise noted.

CHE CHEC

youtube.c youtube.co

We Are Connected!

FOLLOW US ON FOLLOW US ON @HofstraU @HofstraCareer @HofstraU TM

TM

Group name: Hofstra University Career Center

CHE CHEC

youtube.c youtube.co

FOR A BLEED: Daily Quick Question hours are offered MondayFOR through Thursday, 2-4 p.m., A BLEED: and Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at The Career Center.

No appointment necessary!

FOLLOW US ON FOLLOW US ON

SPRING 2011 @HofstraU @HofstraU CAREER CENTER OUT AND ABOUT QUICK QUESTION HOURS TM

TM

CH CH

youtube youtube

Lobby, Hagedorn Hall 5:15-6:15 p.m.

Monday, February 7 Monday, March 21 Monday, April 11

203 Roosevelt Hall 2-4 p.m.

Every Wednesday during the spring 2011 semester. These hours are dedicated to answering questions from students interested in obtaining an internship for credit.

Education Quick Question Hours at The Career Center, 2-5 p.m.

Monday, January 24 Friday, February 4 Tuesday, February 8

3

SPECIALIZED PROGRAMMING Pride Recruiting Pride Recruiting is the premier on-campus interview program that brings first-round interviews to you! Through Pride Recruiting, students can interview at The Career Center; it is recommended for students in all majors. To participate in this program, students must attend one of the mandatory Pride Recruiting orientations, Interview to Impress and a Mock Interview. Students interested in obtaining an internship should also attend one of the Pride Recruiting orientation sessions. All sessions are held at The Career Center.

Please bring your resume to be critiqued immediately following the orientations.

Pride Recruiting Orientation Sessions Friday, January 28, 2 p.m.

Wednesday, February 2, Common Hour Thursday, February 3, 3 p.m.

Monday, February 7, Noon Wednesday, February 16, Common Hour Thursday, March 3, 2 p.m.

Friday, March 11, 3 p.m.

Monday, March 14, 10 a.m.

Tuesday, March 22, 4 p.m.

Education Recruitment Program The Education Recruitment Program is an interview event where students have the opportunity to apply and be preselected for interviews by both local and out-of-state school districts and charter schools. Schools will be looking to preselect students for interviews for a variety of certified teaching, administrative and counseling-related positions for the 2011-2012 school year. To participate in the program, students must be in their FINAL academic year at Hofstra University and receiving state certification to practice in a public school. This is an opportunity open to undergraduate and graduate students in their FINAL year at Hofstra; December 2010, May and August 2011 Hofstra graduates are eligible. Eligible students must attend one of the mandatory Education Recruitment orientation sessions listed below to learn more about and gain access to the program. RSVP via Pride-CMS on the MyApps feature of the Hofstra portal.

Please note that all sessions start promptly at The Career Center unless noted otherwise.

Education Recruitment Orientation Sessions Friday, January 21, 3 p.m.

Saturday, January 22, 10:30 a.m. (Plaza Rooms, Mack Student Center) Thursday, January 27, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, February 2, 4 p.m. *Monday, February 7, 4 p.m. * Please note: This is the last orientation session offered in spring 2011. The deadline for resume submission is three days after this last session – please be sure to have a resume prepared.

4

JANUARY Resume Writing for Education Students

Learn how to market yourself for teaching jobs by writing an effective resume! Topics include resume content and style, and what is expected by hiring personnel in today’s job market.

Tuesday, January 25 4 p.m.

The Career Center

United States Secret Service Information Session

Join a representative from the United States Secret Service for a discussion of the wide variety of positions available within the agency. The United States Secret Service is a federal law enforcement agency with headquarters in Washington, D.C., and more than 150 offices throughout the United States and abroad. The Secret Service was established in 1865, solely to suppress the counterfeiting of U.S. currency. Today, the agency is mandated by Congress to carry out dual missions: protection of national and visiting foreign leaders, and criminal investigations. ALL MAJORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND! Monday, January 31 11 a.m.

The Career Center

FEBRUARY Assess Yourself Series: SKILLS

Successful self-promotion in a job and internship search is essential. It is critical for students to know the full range of their skills and to be able to communicate their strengths effectively.

This workshop helps students uncover their existing individual skills and others they wish to develop. Students learn how to strategically target their talents during the job search process through resumes, interviews, and other interaction with employers. SKILLS is the first of four workshops in the Assess Yourself Series this month. You may also be interested in VALUES, INTERESTS, and PERSONALITY. Wednesday, February 2 Common Hour The Career Center

JANUARY/FEBRUARY

EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS

Interview to Impress

Learn the secrets of successful interviews! If you are a student who will be interviewing for full- or part-time jobs or internships, this is an essential program to attend! This workshop introduces you to the different types of interviews and teaches you how to answer questions effectively. This workshop is mandatory for all Pride Recruiting participants.

Monday, February 7 4 p.m.

The Career Center

Zarb School of Business Alumni Association Resume Critique and Reception

The Zarb School of Business Alumni Association, in conjunction with The Career Center, is conducting a Resume Critique and Reception for students to have their resumes reviewed by industry professionals. Students are encouraged to come out to meet with Hofstra alumni who will review and explain how to develop a highly effective and professional resume.

An introductory reception will be held prior to the event, providing students with an opportunity to network with alumni. All students who register for this event MUST bring a resume in order to attend.

Monday, February 7 6 p.m.

The Career Center

5

FEBRUARY

First-Year Series: Success Starts Here!

Just because you’re in your first year doesn’t mean you can’t start exploring options for after graduation. This session will cover what services The Career Center offers students. We will discuss a suggested career timeline beginning with your first year through graduation!

Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Office of Student Leadership and Activities.

Tuesday, February 8 7 p.m.

018 Netherlands

Resume Workshop for Communication Majors

If you are a School of Communication student and would like to have your resume stand out in the “industry,” be sure you attend this workshop! The Career Center will provide an in-depth resume review for all majors within the School of Communication, so please bring a current resume with you!

Wednesday, February 9 Common Hour 300 Dempster Hall

Assess Yourself Series: INTERESTS

Your activities and hobbies are reflections of your unique interests. Understanding these interests can help you identify your skills and values and focus on which ideas and pursuits keep you engaged. It is critical for students to identify their interests and to be able to integrate them in the career-planning process. This workshop helps students define their individual interests, both personal and academic, and discover areas in which they are most motivated to pursue a career. INTERESTS is the second of four workshops in the Assess Yourself Series this month. You may also be interested in attending SKILLS, VALUES, and PERSONALITY. Wednesday, February 9 Common Hour The Career Center

Smarter Social Media: Find a Job/Internship Through Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook

Take advantage of the best ways to utilize social media in your job/internship search.

Find leads, make connections, and establish yourself as a thought leader. Sort through the noise and learn the best way to filter your social media so you hear only the most useful information! Platforms discussed include Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Lead by Fred Burke, executive director of The Career Center, and Emily Miethner ’10, social media marketing coordinator at Sterling Publishing.

Wednesday, February 9 6 p.m.

The Career Center

Employer Mock Interview Event

6

Do you need help polishing your interview skills? Do you want to receive tips from employers about how to ace an interview? Then reserve a “mock” interview time today!

Please call 516-463-6060 or stop by The Career Center. All students participating in Pride Recruiting are required to attend a 45-minute practice interview. Hofstra University alumni as well as several employers have volunteered to spend the day at The Career Center to participate in this event. Students are required to dress professionally, bring a resume and have questions prepared to ask the employer with whom you “interview.”

This event will help students: 4Develop interviewing strategies.

4Learn more effective ways to answer different types of questions.

4Become more comfortable and confident during interviews.

4 Communicate their skill set clearly.

4Answer second-round interview questions.

Thursday, February 10 and Friday, February 11 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Career Center

Join Deloitte for a look inside its audit and tax functions. The organization is offering several opportunities that are open to juniors and sophomores. Learn more about the Deloitte National Leadership Conference. Deloitte professionals will be in attendance to share some insight about their experiences and knowledge and to provide helpful hints for the recruiting process. They will give advice on resume building and interviewing skills.

Come see how Deloitte can fit into your future.

Friday, February 11 12:30-2 p.m.

The Career Center

New York City Department of Education Information Session Hear from a New York City Department of Education recruiter about the benefits of working in the New York City school system. Additionally, the recruiter will answer questions and provide detailed information about application procedures. Students receiving education certifications are encouraged to attend.

Friday, February 11 4 p.m.

The Career Center

FEBRUARY

A Slice of Career Advice

Minorities in Corporate America This is an interactive discussion on current career paths after college, the culture and lifestyle of the corporate world, and strategies for success. Students also learn how to identify their inner leadership qualities and skills, and how to best highlight those qualities and skills for themselves and their company. Co-sponsored by NAACP, Phi Iota, NABA, HOLA, and MALIK MBABHA. Tuesday, February 15 6 p.m.

The Career Center

Assess Yourself Series: VALUES Defining what is important to you in your future work and lifestyle is essential when exploring possible careers. This workshop will help students gain insight into their values through interactive exercises and discussion. Students also learn how to preserve their values during the job search process and why they are so important when deciding on a career path. VALUES is the third of four workshops in the Assess Yourself Series this month. You may also be interested in attending SKILLS, INTERESTS, and PERSONALITY. Wednesday, February 16 Common Hour The Career Center

Interview to Impress Learn the secrets of successful interviews! If you are a student who will be interviewing for full- or part-time jobs or internships, this is an essential program to attend! This workshop introduces you to the different types of interviews and teaches you how to answer questions effectively. This workshop is mandatory for all Pride Recruiting participants.

Wednesday, February 23 Common Hour The Career Center

7

FEBRUARY/MARCH

Assess Yourself Series: PERSONALITY Your personality drives your energy and how you interact with the world around you.

Success in a career, like everything in life, is driven by personality compatibility. This workshop helps students self-assess their personality utilizing the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment. Students will learn to better understand themselves and how to apply their knowledge and skills to a career path. PERSONALITY is the fourth and final workshop in the Assess Yourself Series this month.

Wednesday, February 23 Common Hour The Career Center

How to Get a Job in Education: A Panel Discussion of School Administrators Attend a panel discussion with local school district administrators to learn what you need to do in order to get hired in today’s competitive job market.

Monday, February 28 4:30 p.m.

246 East Library Wing, Axinn Library

Zarb School of Business Alumni Association Mock Interviews Do you need help polishing your interview skills? Do you want to get tips from employers about how to ace an interview? Then reserve a “mock” interview time! All students participating in Pride Recruiting are required to attend a 30-minute mock interview.

Alumni from the Frank G. Zarb School of Business will conduct these mock interview sessions. Students can sign up at The Career Center or by calling 516-463-6060.

Monday, February 28 6 p.m.

The Career Center

MARCH How to Work a Job Fair Are you nervous about how to approach employers and what to expect at the upcoming job fair? Learn what to expect and how to prepare for the Spring Job and Internship Fair.

This workshop teaches you how to “sell” yourself and maximize your first impressions with prospective employers.

Tuesday, March 1 4 p.m.

The Career Center

“Not All Artists Are Starving” Night of Networking

Sponsored by the Hofstra Association of Graphic Artists This networking event is open to all students interested in learning more about careers in the fine arts. Meet with Hofstra alumni and current employers who hold various jobs in the arts.

This is your chance to ask questions about careers ranging from graphic design to painting.

Get a head start on your future!

Tuesday, March 1 6:30 p.m.

Hofstra University Club

David S. Mack Hall

8

Yes, as a first-year student you should have a resume! Do not procrastinate on this important activity! If you understand the purpose of the resume and where it fits into the entry-level hiring process, you will see that it requires a great deal more thought and preparation than just compiling it during senior year. This resume workshop for first-year students covers the basics of how to write a resume and why it is important to have one, even though graduation is a few years away. Refreshments will be served.

Sponsored by the Office of Student Leadership and Activities.

Tuesday, March 1 7 p.m.

021 Netherlands

MARCH

First-Year Series: Ready, Set … Resume!

Spring Job and Internship Fair The Spring Job and Internship Fair brings to Hofstra a diverse group of employers – representing a wide variety of career fields – who are seeking candidates to fill full- and part-time positions, summer jobs, and internships. All attendees should be professionally dressed and have plenty of resumes. A list of participating organizations is available at hofstra.edu/career, and will be continually updated.

Wednesday, March 2 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

David S. Mack Sports

and Exhibition Complex

Walt Disney Internship Information Session Are you interested in interning with the largest name in entertainment – Disney? Join us for this fun and informative session to learn about the Disney College Program, and to find out if this is the right internship for you!

Wednesday, March 2 Common Hour 109 Roosevelt Hall

Women in Leadership: A Night of Networking and Communication An evening of career-focused discussions and networking with some of Hofstra’s most successful alumnae. Meet fellow students and members of the Women in Leadership alumni organization at this exclusive meet and greet. It is a unique opportunity to build relationships and interact with alumni. Co-sponsored by the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, School of Communication, Alumni Relations and several student organizations.

Monday, March 7 6-8:30 p.m.

246 East Library Wing

Axinn Library

School of Communication Internship Orientation This workshop provides information about the benefits of an internship in the field of communication, the most suitable time to take part in an internship in the industry, conducting a successful search, applying for an internship, and gaining the most from the experience. You will learn important resources to use in attaining an internship in radio, public relations, broadcast and print journalism, speech communication, video, television, and film. Every School of Communication major is strongly encouraged to attend.

Wednesday, March 9 Common Hour 106 Breslin Hall

9

MARCH

Business2Business Career Day This event is for students who are undecided business majors and are interested in learning more about possible business career opportunities. This event includes networking and interacting with faculty, alumni and student leaders from the Zarb School of Business.

Wednesday, March 9 Common Hour Lobby, C.V. Starr Hall

Interview to Impress Learn the secrets of successful interviews! If you are a student who will be interviewing for full- or part-time jobs or internships, this is an essential program to attend! This workshop introduces you to the different types of interviews and teaches you how to answer questions effectively. This workshop is mandatory for all Pride Recruiting participants.

Thursday, March 10 Noon The Career Center

Real Estate @ Work Information Session The Real Estate @ Work program is designed to expose students to the many facets of the real estate business as they prepare for their careers. Applicants accepted into the program are given the opportunity to visit six real estate companies with offices on Long Island. Site visits occur on Friday afternoons. Students MUST have Friday afternoons available to participate in this program. Each company is engaged in a different aspect of the real estate industry. The visits allow students to experience firsthand what goes on day-to-day in the business environment. This program is open to juniors and first-semester seniors.

Students who participate in the Real Estate @ Work program have the opportunity to receive one credit through their academic adviser in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.

Friday, March 11 Noon The Career Center

Interview Techniques for Education Students Learn successful interviewing tips for teaching positions, engage in “mock” interviews, and share your experiences with other students in this interactive seminar.

Friday, March 11 4 p.m.

The Career Center

Zarb School of Business Alumni Association Mock Interviews Do you need help polishing your interview skills? Do you want to get tips from employers about how to ace an interview? Then reserve a “mock” interview time! All students participating in Pride Recruiting are required to attend a 30-minute mock interview.

Alumni from the Frank G. Zarb School of Business will conduct these mock interview sessions. Students can sign up at The Career Center or by calling 516-463-6060.

Monday, March 14 6 p.m.

The Career Center

Radio, Television, Film Internship Workshop This workshop is designed to assist students in understanding the process of finding and landing the vital communication internship. All junior and senior School of Communication students are encouraged to attend.

Wednesday, March 16 Common Hour Studio A, Dempster Hall

10

This workshop provides information about the benefits of an internship in the field of business, the most suitable time to take part in an internship, conducting a successful search, applying for an internship, and gaining the most from the experience. Learn about important resources to use in attaining an internship in fields such as accounting, finance, information technology, management, and marketing. Every Zarb School of Business major is strongly encouraged to attend.

Wednesday, March 16

Common Hour

106 Breslin Hall

MARCH

Zarb School of Business Internship Orientation

SEPTE

ASQ-LI’s Fifth Annual Lean Six Sigma Symposium Undergraduate and graduate students interested in computer science and information technology are invited to attend the ASQ-LI’s Fifth Annual Lean Six Sigma Symposium at Hofstra University. This full-day event is composed of a set of activities, where students can learn from industry mentors important Lean, Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma concepts.

Students will have the opportunity to meet ASQ panelists who will present on making improvements within their organizations. Students are invited to meet with ASQ members during lunch break between 11:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Students will have a chance to network and gain valuable advice from hiring managers. Professionals will be happy to review resumes and provide interview advice.

Students who wish to attend the full-day symposium are welcome to attend free of charge by signing up on the ASQ-LI website: asqlongisland.org.

Students who are interested in attending the lunch must RSVP via PRIDE-CMS. This event is FREE and open to all students interested in computer science and information technology.

Friday, March 18 Symposium: Guthart Cultural Center Theater

9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Axinn Library, First Floor

Lunch: Multipurpose Room East

11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

Mack Student Center

Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Internship Orientation This workshop explores information about the benefits of an internship. Whether you’re a political science major or music major, this is the workshop for you! Topics include: when to start an internship, conducting a successful search, applying for an internship, and gaining the most from the experience. Every student enrolled in Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is strongly encouraged to attend.

Wednesday, March 23

Common Hour

106 Breslin Hall

11

MARCH

Powerful Speaking With Jamil White Jamil White is a senior accountant of production finance at Black Entertainment Television’s (BET) Washington, D.C., corporate headquarters. White currently manages the capitalization and amortization process for BET’s programming, and he helps determine the profitability of the network’s programming. The purpose of this seminar is to help Hofstra students address a common challenge: public speaking. Co-sponsored by NABA and the Hofstra Chapter of NAACP. Wednesday, March 23

7 p.m.

Location TBD

Pre-Med Resume Workshop Looking to apply to medical schools or search for employment in the health and human services field? Learn how to make yourself stand out by building a resume that will get you noticed! An expert career counselor explains a step-by-step process for construction of a highly effective and professional resume.

Friday, March 25

4 p.m.

The Career Center

Sixth Annual Health Professions Conference: Staying Ahead of the Curve: Emerging Trends in Health Care Learn about the vast array of opportunities in health-related fields from Hofstra alumni.

Invited speakers come from the fields of medicine, advocacy, education, and business.

Monday, March 28

6-8 p.m.

246 East Library Wing, Axinn Library

Interviewing for Communication Majors If you are a School of Communication student who will be interviewing for full- or part-time jobs or summer internships, this is an essential program to attend! This workshop introduces you to the different types of interviews and offers advice on how to answer questions effectively.

Wednesday, March 30

Common Hour

300 Dempster Hall

OUT in the Workplace Recipient of the 2010-11 TARGET© Campus Grant Please join The Career Center, Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs, The PRIDE Network and LGBT Studies Program for a panel discussion with employers who will share their experiences about being gay in the workplace. Students are invited to ask questions of the panel members in this casual, safe environment. There will be time for networking.

Wednesday, March 30 6 p.m.

12

Hofstra University Club David S. Mack Hall

Join The Career Center and the fraternities and sororities on campus for a night full of work-appropriate fashions! For entrance to the show, students must bring one article of clothing to donate to The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network) in Hempstead.

Thursday, March 31

6-9 p.m.

Location TBD

Employer Mock Interview Event

Do you need help polishing your interview skills? Do you want to receive tips from employers about how to ace an interview? Then reserve a “mock” interview time today!

Please call 516-463-6060 or stop by The Career Center. All students participating in Pride Recruiting are required to attend a 45-minute practice interview. Hofstra University alumni as well as several employers have volunteered to spend the day at The Career Center to participate in this event. Students are required to dress professionally, bring a resume, and have questions prepared to ask the employer with whom you “interview.”

This event will help students: 4 Develop interviewing strategies.

4 Learn more effective ways to answer different types of questions.

4 Become more comfortable and confident during interviews.

4 Communicate their skill set clearly.

4 Answer second-round interview questions.

Thursday, March 31 and Friday, April 1

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

MARCH/APRIL

Fashion Know-How’s: How to “Work It” at Work!

The Career Center

APRIL OCT O Alternative Careers for Education Majors

Majoring in education opens doors to many career paths! Join us to learn about the industries that are open to education majors, how find job openings, and how to sell your skills appropriately.

Friday, April 1 4 p.m.

The Career Center

Backpack to Briefcase

Join Zarb School of Business alumni, faculty and The Career Center staff for a round-table discussion about the tools necessary to transition from student to professional.

All juniors and seniors are encouraged to attend.

Monday, April 4

6 p.m.

The Career Center

First-Year Series: Build Your Network Now!

Did you know that the No. 1 way to start your career journey is through networking?

The National Bureau of Labor Statistics projected that approximately 70 percent of new employment is gained through networking. Understanding this and starting your network during your first year will give you an advantage when graduation time approaches!

This workshop covers ways you can start building your contacts NOW through face-to-face interaction, social networking sites and even your friends! Refreshments will be served.

Sponsored by the Office of Student Leadership and Activities.

Tuesday, April 5

7 p.m.

021 Netherlands

13

APRIL

So You Want an International Experience?

Are you interested in traveling abroad to study, intern or volunteer, and don’t know where to start? Then you do not want to miss this information session co-sponsored by Study Abroad Programs and The Career Center. At this session, you will discover how to get started and learn about required paperwork and procedures, who to contact for help, and what resources are available. You will also hear Hofstra students discuss their own experiences abroad.

Wednesday, April 6

Common Hour

106 Brower Hall

BER 10

Employ“ability” As future employees, college students face unique challenges. They must find a way to meet specific qualifications of a desired job, as well as demonstrate transferable skills such as communication, trouble-shooting, decision-making, leadership, and problem solving. They must also determine whether or not they will need accommodations to help them succeed in their jobs. This panel discussion with employers and alumni is designed to assist students in identifying opportunities and the assets needed to obtain successful employment. Co-sponsored by Services for Students With Disabilities, School for University Studies, and The Career Center.

Wednesday, April 6

6 p.m.

The Career Center

Mock Interview Night With School of Communication Alumni If you are a School of Communication major and want to develop or polish your interviewing skills for an internship or job, please join us at this exciting one-night-only event! Master the art of a professional interview and get inside tips from alumni in the communications industries. This is a great opportunity to strengthen your network of contacts as well. School of Communication alumni will conduct these mock interview sessions and provide in-depth feedback. Reserve a mock interview time at The Career Center or call 516-463-6060.

Wednesday, April 13 7 p.m.

The Career Center

Events will be added as the semester progresses.

Visit our website at hofstra.edu/career for up-to-date event and workshop information, company information sessions, Quick Question Hours, and valuable career resources.

14

Hofstra University continues its commitment to extending equal opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status in employment and in the conduct and operation of Hofstra University’s educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school administered programs. This statement of nondiscrimination is in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, the Age Discrimination Act and other applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to nondiscrimination (“Equal Opportunity Laws”). The Equal Rights and Opportunity Officer is the University's official responsible for coordinating its adherence to Equal Opportunity Laws. Questions or concerns regarding any of these laws or other aspects of Hofstra’s Equal Opportunity Statement should be directed to Jennifer Mone, the Equal Rights and Opportunity Officer, at (516) 463-7310, C/O Office of Legal Affairs and General Counsel, 101 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549. For more information on general student matters (not work-related), you may contact the Dean of Students or Services for Students with Disabilities Offices, as appropriate.

M. Robert Lowe Hall, South Campus Phone: 516-463-6060 Fax: 516-463-4892 Website: hofstra.edu/career E-mail: plapride@hofstra.edu

The Career Center 29014:1/11

spring 2011

career series

140 Hofstra University Hempstead, New York 11549-1400

The Career Center