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The Career Center encourages you to register for all workshops through your Pride-Career Management System account or by calling (516) 463-6060. Students do not need to register for Career Fairs or Open Houses.

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September

WEBINAR: Best Places to Work in the Federal Government: The 2010 Rankings Have Arrived!
On September 1, the Partnership will release the 2010 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government rankings, the most comprehensive and authoritative rating and analysis of employee satisfaction and commitment in the federal government. Find out who is number one in categories ranging from teamwork to effective leadership to work/life balance and more! You will also learn how to effectively navigate the Best Places Web site, bestplacestowork.org.
Wednesday, September 8 2 p.m. The Career Center

SEO/INROADS Information Session
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) is the nation’s premiere summer internship program for talented college students of color that can lead to full-time job offers. Since its inception, Featured in Princeton Review’s 109 Best Internships in America, SEO is a gateway to the most coveted and highest paying careers. INROADS is the nation’s largest non-profit source of paid internships for undergraduate, minority youth. INROADS is the leading international non-profit company providing academic support and career training and guidance to more than 2,300 interns sponsored by over 200 companies. INROADS has been instrumental in sparking tremendous growth in the corporate world's commitment to making a substantial investment in future leadership for itself, as well as the greater community. Come learn more about SEO and INROADS and possible internship opportunities. All majors are encouraged to attend.
Tuesday, September 14 5 p.m. The Career Center

WEBINAR: How to Effectively Use the New USAJOBS
On January 23 the Office of Personnel Management launched a new version of USAJOBS.gov, featuring a variety of exciting tools and resources. During this special 30-minute session, you will learn how to effectively use this site, including the Application Manager, Student Jobs webpage and search features, and hear from OPM representatives about these changes.
Thursday, September 16 Noon The Career Center

The Career Center Kick-Off Party
Join us outside The Career Center for a barbecue, live music, games and giveaways! The Career Center staff will be available to discuss career services at Hofstra University as well as job and internship opportunities.
Wednesday, September 15           11 a.m. – 1 p.m.   The Career Center

Online Career Chat…Join Us!
We understand how busy you are and know for many of you how difficult it is to come to The Career Center to get your questions answered. We heard you and now we are coming to you! Log on to the Hofstra website hofstra.edu and join a Career Center Career Counselor for an interactive chat on INTERNSHIPS. Questions are encouraged!
Thursday, September 16           Noon           www.hofstra.edu

Career Exploration Group Information Session
Are you a freshman or sophomore and still undecided about what to major in? Would you like to know more about yourself and which careers would be a good fit for you? Do you need help taking the first steps in your career decision making? The Career Exploration Group is a great place to start! Come to this information session to learn about this exciting 8 week opportunity. On-site sign up will be offered, and space is limited! This group will help you take the essential first steps to a rewarding future!
Friday, September 17       1-2 p.m.           The Career Center

Zarb School of Business Alumni Association Resume Critique and Reception
Your resume is an employer’s first impression of you! 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, September, 20             6 p.m.            The Career Center

WEBINAR: What You Need to Know about Federal Student Programs
There are a number of special internship and entry-level programs in government. During this presentation, you will learn more about programs including STEP, SCEP and PMF, as well as hear from agency representatives who are managing these programs or who have participated in them in the past.
Tuesday, September 21            1:00 p.m.               The Career Center

Interview to Impress
Learn the secrets of successful interviews! If you are a student who will be interviewing for full-time 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 how to answer questions effectively. This workshop is mandatory for all Pride Recruiting participants.
Tuesday, September 21           3:30 pm       The Career Center

Accounting and Finance Fair
Hosted by Beta Alpha Psi and The Career Center, this event brings public and private accounting firms to campus as well as financial organizations seeking to hire Hofstra interns and graduates! This event is a must for students in the Pride Recruiting or Internship Recruiting programs and is an excellent opportunity to network with employers.
Wednesday, September 29 6-8 p.m. David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex

Zarb School of Business Internship Orientation
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. You will learn important resources to use in attaining an internship in fields such as accounting, finance, information technology, management, and marketing. Every School of Business major is strongly advised to attend.
Wednesday, September 29 Common Hour 245 Axinn Library

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October

WEBINAR: Top Secret: Decoding Security Clearances
What do security clearances entail? Who needs them? How long does it take to receive a clearance? Learn the answers to all of these questions and more as you hear from experienced Partnership staff members and agency representatives.
Tuesday, October 12 12:00 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 necessary tools in transitioning from student to
professional. All juniors and seniors are encouraged to attend.
Wednesday, October 13 6 p.m. The Student Center Theatre

Employer in Residence: Office Hours Featuring
The Bank of New York Mellon
Meet representatives of BNY Mellon for the Employer in Residence Office Hours
event where you can schedule time for a mock interview, resume review or
internship program overview. Please call (516) 463-6060 or stop by The Career
Center to schedule your 15-minute slot by October 7 at Noon.
Thursday, October 14 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Career Center

Interview to Impress
Learn the secrets of successful interviews! If you are a student who will be
interviewing for full-time 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, October 14 4 p.m. The Career Center

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 for teachers.
Thursday, October 14 4 p.m. The Career Center

OUT in the Workplace
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.
Thursday, October 14 7 p.m. Hofstra University Club

Online 101: Internet Job Search and Correspondence
Feeling overwhelmed by all of the “Monster” employment Web sites? Don’t know
how to navigate efficiently for jobs and internships? This workshop presents the
facts about the online world of career exploration. The best strategies for
approaching an Internet career search will be discussed, as well as how to correctly
apply online to job postings.
Monday, October 18 4 p.m. The Career Center

First-Year Resume Workshop
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.
Tuesday, October 19 7 p.m. 103E Netherlands Dining North

Assess Yourself Series: INTERESTS
The activities and hobbies that have provided you with unique gratification are
reflections of your interests. Understanding your personal interests can help identify
your skills and values and focus on what ideas and pursuits keep you engaged – an
important element in satisfying work. 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 third of four workshops in the Assess Yourself Series this
month. You may also be interested in attending SKILLS, VALUES, and
PERSONALITY.
Wednesday, October 20 Common Hour The Career Center

RTVF Internship Workshop
This workshop is designed to assist you 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, October 20 Common Hour Studio A, Dempster Hall

Career Information Session: Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
Would you like a career that provides job security and flexibility? Would you be interested in careers in the allied health profession that offer a great salary? Would you like to work in a dynamic, ever changing field that also allows you to work in a variety of settings with a variety of people? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, come and join the Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences Department for a fun and informative event all about careers in audiology and speech-language pathology! You will have the opportunity to meet and hear from faculty, clinicians, current students in the program, and The Career Center. An exciting tour of the SLHS Department facilities at the Saltzman Center will also be included! Lunch will be served.
Wednesday, October 20 Common Hour 204 Brower Hall

WEBINAR: Federal Internships: Find and Apply for Summer 2011
This webinar, a product of the Partnership’s Making the Difference Campaign, is for students interested in finding and applying for internships for Summer 2011, as well as those advisors looking for more information about federal opportunities to share with their students. During this session, we will highlight a number of exciting internships across government, and show you how to research, find and apply for an internship that’s right for you.
Wednesday, October 20 5:00 p.m. The Career Center

The “G” Word
Globalization is a process of interaction and integration among the people, companies, and governments of different nations, a process driven by international trade and investment and aided by information technology. Come out and participate in a discussion about Globalization and how it can and will affect you.
Wednesday, October 20 6 p.m. Hofstra University Club

Online Career Chat…Join Us!
We understand how busy you are and know for many of you how difficult it is to come to The Career Center to get your questions answered. We heard you and now we are coming to you! Log on to the Hofstra website hofstra.edu and join a Career Center Career Counselor for an interactive chat on JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES. Questions are encouraged!
Thursday, October 21 Noon www.hofstra.edu

Interview to Impress
Learn the secrets of successful interviews! If you are a student who will be interviewing for full-time 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 how to answer questions effectively. This workshop is mandatory for all Pride Recruiting participants.
Friday, October 22 Noon The Career Center

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 with identifying opportunities and the assets needed to obtain and maintain employment. Co-sponsored by the Office of Services of Students with Disabilities The School for University Studies and The Career Center
Monday, October 25 5 p.m. The Career Center

WEBINAR: Federal Jobs: Find and Apply for Full-Time Work in 2011
This webinar, a product of the Partnership’s Making the Difference campaign, is for students interested in finding and applying for full-time jobs with the federal government, as well as those advisors looking for more information about federal opportunities to share with their students. During this session, we will highlight a number of exciting full-time jobs across government, and show you how to research, find and apply for a job that’s right for you.
Tuesday, October 26                          5:00 p.m.               The Career Center

Nuts & Bolts of Your Job Search
Learn current, creative and effective job search strategies, where to find the hidden job market and how to get motivated to jump start your job search today!
Wednesday, October 27        Common Hour        The Career Center

Assess Yourself Series: PERSONALITY
Your personality drives your energy and how you interact with the world around you. Success in career, like everything in life, is driven by a compatibility with personality. This workshop helps students self-assess their personality utilizing the Myers-Briggs theory. Students will learn to better understand themselves and how to apply that to a career path. PERSONALITY is the final in a series of four workshops in the Assess Yourself Series this month.
Wednesday, October 27                      Common Hour                      The Career Center

Education Career Fair Night
The Career Center will host various schools and education-related organizations seeking candidates to fill full-time and part-time positions, seasonal jobs, and internships. All attendees should be professionally dressed and have plenty of resumes. A list of participating organizations will be available at hofstra.edu/career, and will be continually updated.
Thursday, October 28             4-6 p.m.                Lobby, Hagedorn Hall

Communication Career Fair
In conjunction with the School of Communication, The Career Center is hosting communication organizations seeking to hire students interested in developing their knowledge and skills in the communications industry. All attendees must be professionally dressed and have plenty of resume to distribute at the fair. Visit hofstra.edu/career for a list of participating organizations.
Friday, October 29             11 a.m.-1 p.m.         Studio A, Dempster Hall

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! All students participating in Pride Recruiting are required to attend a 45-minute practice interview. Hofstra University alumni as well as several employers are volunteering to spend the day at The Career Center to be part of this event. Students are required to dress professionally, bring a resume and have questions prepared to ask the employer you “interview” with.
Key areas the Employer Mock Interview Event is designed to help students with:
•    Develop interview strategies
•    Learn more effective ways to answer questions
•    Become more comfortable and confident during interviews
•    Clear communicating skill set
•    Learn how to answer second-round interview questions

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November

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! All students participating in Pride Recruiting are required to attend a 45-minute practice interview. Hofstra University alumni as well as several employers are volunteering to spend the day at The Career Center to be part of this event. Students are required to dress professionally, bring a resume and have questions prepared to ask the employer you “interview” with.
Key areas the Employer Mock Interview Event is designed to help students with:
•    Develop interview strategies
•    Learn more effective ways to answer questions
•    Become more comfortable and confident during interviews
•    Clear communicating skill set
•    Learn how to answer second-round interview questions
Monday, November 1-Tuesday, November 2    9 a.m.- 4 p.m.        The Career Center

Take Your Search to the Next Level
Learn how to take your job and internship search to the next level. This workshop will give you an in depth training on the web based research tools available to you exclusively through the libraries research databases, and teach you how to use these resources to be competitive in today’s job market. This workshop is open to all students and all majors, so bring your questions and learn from a talented Hofstra Library expert. Lunch will be served.
Wednesday, November 3        Common Hour         108 Axinn Library

Internship Orientation: Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
This workshop explores information about the benefits of an internship whatever your major might be in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Whether you’re a political science major or music major, this is the workshop for you! Topics discussed will include: when take part in an internship, conducting a successful search, applying for an internship, and gaining the most from the experience. Every student enrolled in the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Science is strongly advised to attend.
Wednesday, November 3                    Common Hour                      245 Axinn Library

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.
Wednesday, November 3        4 p.m.                The Career Center

Communication Alumni and Interns: The Real World – A Frank Conversation
Are you interested in a career in journalism, radio, television, film, or PR? Learn from alumni industry insiders and current interns about the most effective ways to present yourself on paper, online and in person to stand out from the crowd.
Wednesday November 3        7:00 p.m.                Netherlands North Cafe`

Speech Communication Field Trip
Participate in an exciting Speech Communication field trip. If you’re a SPCM major and want to know what industries you can work in, this trip is for you! Participation is limited so please R.S.V.P early at the Career Center to secure your spot. Registration deadline is Wednesday, October 27 and we will take the LIRR to our destination.
Friday, November 5             9 a.m.            Leave from Career Center

Careers in the Federal Government
The federal government is hiring! With the growing need to attract top talent; an increase in the amount agencies are spending on student loan repayment, signing bonuses and relocation expenses; and unparalleled opportunities to pursue a wide array of career experiences, this is a great time to consider a career in the federal government. The government offers employment opportunities across the country and around the world, and is looking to attract students from all majors. This event is brought to you by Hofstra University in cooperation with The Partnership for Public Service. “A representative from the Partnership’s Annenberg Speakers Bureau will present this program and offers advice on how to find and apply for a job or internship with a federal agency.
Friday, November 5             Noon                106 Breslin Hall

Portfolio Development for Education Students
Learn how to develop a portfolio for teaching positions and how to effectively use it on an interview. Students will learn constructive techniques and creative ideas at this interactive seminar.
Monday, November 8        4 p.m.                The Career Center

Zarb School of Business Alumni Association presents “Sophomore Roadmap”
Come out and join Zarb School of Business Alumni, faculty and The Career Center for a roundtable discussion about choosing a major, finding internships, and the necessary tools securing employment. Refreshments will be served
Monday, November 8        6 p.m.        Student Center Plaza Rooms

Government & Non Profit Fair
This event brings together various organizations from the Non-Profit and Government fields. Attending this unique job fair is a terrific way to meet potential employers and gain an appreciation for what skills and work experience are valued by each organization. All attendees should be professionally dressed and have resumes to distribute at the fair. Visit Hofstra.edu/career for a list of participating employers. Co-sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Wednesday, November 10            11a.m. – 1p.m.        Multipurpose Room

Online Career Chat…Join Us!
We understand how busy you are and know for many of you how difficult it is to come to The Career Center to get your questions answered. We heard you and now we are coming to you! Log on to the Hofstra website hofstra.edu and join a Career Center Career Counselor for an interactive chat on INTERVIEWING & HOW TO HANDLE JOB OFFERS. Questions are encouraged!
Thursday, November 18            Noon            www.hofstra.edu