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April 20, 2009

Want to Work in the World of Fashion and Design?
Take a Trip to the Real World of Work - Visit Renowned Fashion Boutique
Fred Segal with the CDO!
Thursday, April 30, 9:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Deadline to RSVP: 12:00 p.m., April 27, on Route 47

Learn the ins and outs of working in the fashion and fashion retail industry first-hand! Join us as we travel to Santa Monica to visit the upscale boutique Fred Segal. Host Michael Segal '79 will provide a tour, talk about the business, and provide a catered lunch. There will also be time for shopping before heading back to Claremont. Learn what it's like to run one of the most famous boutiques in the nation. You might even see a star!

You must RSVP by noon, April 27th, on Route 47 to attend. Transportation provided by the CDO.

Sponsored by the CDO, A Division of Student Affairs, SCC 148, x18144
 

CDO First-Year Information Session

Pomona First-Years!  Haven’t visited the Career Development Office yet? Not sure what we can do for you? Come by for a quick intro to the CDO. You can find out how we can help you...

1. Assess your interests
2. Explore career options
3. Create your resume & cover letter
4. Interview successfully
5. Get the internship you want

Join us for one of four FIRST-YEAR INFORMATION SESSIONS! You could be eligible to win a $25 TARGET GIFT CARD*

Tuesday, April 21st, at 4:30 pm
Thursday, April 23rd, at 4:30 pm
Monday, April 27th, at 10:30 am
Monday, April 27th, at 2:00 pm

All meetings held in the CDO, SCC 148, PO

RSVP to wanda.gibson@pomona.edu or on Route 47 to sign up for a date.

*Gift card contingent upon a minimum 50 student participants total for the four sessions so bring your friends!
 

Environmental Careers Workshop
Friday, April 24, 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Athenaeum Freeburg Lounge, CMC

Join us for a discussion about working in the field of environmental preservation and sustainability.

Karen Franz (CMC '97) is a Program Director with San Diego Coastkeeper, the largest nonprofit in San Diego working to protect coastal resources and to secure a more sustainable water supply for the region. She will be sharing her professional experiences with students to help interested students embark upon a career working with environmental nonprofits. More than a one-way presentation, Karen seeks to work with students to help them identify organizations they would like to get involved with and set into motion the steps that students and graduates need to take to seek employment in a field that allows them to explore a career in an area for which they have a passion.
 

Multicultural Advertising Training (MAT) Program's Career Development Day
Saturday, April 25, 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saatchi & Saatchi LA Office

The MAT Program’s Career Development ay is a unique opportunity for students to engage with real industry professionals in an advertising atmosphere. Saatchi & Saatchi LA will be hosting.

--Get real world perspective on your resume from the people who may one day be deciding whether or not to give you a job.

--Learn interviewing strategies from Advertising HR professionals and hiring managers. Practice what you learn by going one-on-one with your peers to sharpen your skills.

--Get a glimpse of right and left-brained careers and see how they meld together to build memorable and successful advertising campaigns.

--Learn what we consider a strong entry-level candidate and arm yourself with the skills for success.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 22nd by 5:00 p.m.
Register online at http://www.matprogram.org/careerday/AdvCareerDevelopment.pdf

April 13, 2009

CDO Senior Week!
We in the CDO want to send you off in style with your own week. We have planned a series of events that may be useful as you prepare to leave Pomona. Have plans already for after graduation? Come to the Town Hall Meeting on Monday, April 13th, and share your story to help others. Don't have plans yet? Come to the whole week of events and get some help. Whatever it is, we want you to join us for YOUR special week!

List of Events:

Monday
Town Hall - 5:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m., Frank Dining Hall Blue Room, PO

Tuesday
Job Search Boot Camp - 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Smith Campus Center 212, PO
Job Search Boot Camp - 5:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m., Frank Dining Hall Blue Room, PO
Special Senior Drop-ins - 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Smith Campus Center 148 (CDO), PO

Thursday
Working Abroad - 5:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m., Frary Dining Hall North PDR, PO

Friday
Just In Time Career Fair: Nonprofit, Social Justice, and Environmental Fair, 11:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m., Smith Campus Center Edmunds Ballroom, PO
 

Dartmouth's Tuck Business Bridge Summer Program
Application deadline: April 15, 2009

Think a career in the Business field is in your future?  The Bridge Program is an intense four-week summer experience designed to give top liberal arts and science undergrads practical, marketable business skills--particularly relevant in today's job market.  Two sessions available this summer.  Go to www.tuck.dartmouth.edu/bridge for complete info and to apply.
 

A Talk With Melvin Yee '00, Pomona College 2009 Inspirational Young Alumni Award Winner
Friday, April 17, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m., Smith Campus Center 217, PO

Want to know how people make a difference after graduating from Pomona? Come chat with Melvin Yee, the 2009 Inspirational Young Alumni Award Winner. He started a non-profit organization (The Wage Justice Center) to assist workers who have judgments against employers for wages owed, but no way to collect. Find out what it takes to turn one's passion into a career.

Interested? You MUST RSVP through Route 47 or by calling the CDO at x18144 by April 15th. LUNCH will be served!!

Come grab your food early, talk starts promptly at noon.

Co-sponsored by the CDO and the Alumni Relations Office
 

Just in Time Career Fair - Non-Profit, Social Justice & Environmental Opportunities
Friday, April 17, 11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., SCC Courtyard, PO

All students!  Interested in Non-Profit, Social Justice or Environmental organizations?  Bring several copies of your resume and come peruse the Just in Time Career Fair this Friday at the Smith Campus Center Courtyard.  Participating organizations will be here to talk with you about volunteer, internship and full-time opportunities.  Don't miss this chance to speak with these reps who will be here just to talk with you!

Learn more about organizations participating in the fair by logging on to Route 47 and clicking on the "Just in Time Fair" link under Quicklinks.

Co-sponsored by the Career Development Office and the Community & Multicultural Programs/Hart Volunteer Center, Divisions of Student Affairs
 

Want to Work in the World of Fashion and Design?
Take a Trip to the Real World of Work - Visit Fred Segal's with the CDO!
Thursday, April 30, 9:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Deadline to RSVP: 12:00 p.m., April 27, on Route 47

Learn the ins and outs of working in the fashion and fashion retail industry first-hand! Join us as we travel to Santa Monica to visit the upscale boutique Fred Segal's. Host Michael Segal '79 will provide a tour, talk about the business, and provide a catered lunch. There will also be time for shopping before heading back to Claremont. Learn what it's like to run one of the most famous boutiques in the nation. You might even see a star!!

You must RSVP by April 27th at noon on Route 47 to attend. Transportation provided by the CDO.

Sponsored by the CDO, A Division of Student Affairs, SCC 148, x18144

April 6, 2009

Study Abroad and Employability: What Employers Really Think About Study Abroad
Tuesday, April 7, 4:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m., Smith Campus Center 208, PO

Have you ever wondered how study abroad can help you find your dream job? Do you know how to highlight the many skills you gained while abroad on your resume or job application?

Michael Vande Berg, Vice President for Academic Affairs at the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE), will report on a recent CIEE study of over 350 employers and their opinions of study abroad. Study abroad alumni and students planning to study abroad should not miss this important talk. Come and learn how to enhance your employability.

Co-sponsored by the Office of Study Abroad and the CDO.
 

Interested in Community Development & Human Rights Initiatives?
Thursday, April 9, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Mead Living Room, PZ

Pitzer alum Nadine Goodman, ’79, will be speaking on campus about her path to working in community development and human rights initiatives. She specializes in sexual & reproductive health rights for Latino young people. Recently, she has been dedicated to the critical areas of maternal and newborn health and nutrition.

Ms. Goodman founded the Mexican NGO Centro Para los Adolescentes de San Miguel de Allende (CASA) to provide culturally appropriate health and education services. CASA trains young people to work with their communities & implement pioneering approaches to break down barriers to access. She also launched Mexico’s first government-accredited, vocational-level midwifery school. In recent years (2006 to present) the externally evaluated, internationally recognized program was shared as a replicable model for midwifery training in other parts of the world at working meetings sponsored by UNFPA, WHO, ICM, the Global Philanthropy Forum and the Clinton Global Initiative.

To attend, sign-up through www.pitzer.edu/careerservices, email careerservices@pitzer.edu, or call (909) 621-8519.
 

Save-the-Date!
Just in Time Career Fair - Non-Profit, Social Justice & Environmental Opportunities
Friday, April 17, 11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., SCC Courtyard, PO

Watch for more info on this special career fair coming your way soon!

Co-sponsored by the Community & Multicultural Programs/Hart Volunteer Center and the Career Development Office.

March 31, 2009

CDO Supersized Drop-In Hours
Tuesday, March 31, and Wednesday, April 1, 2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Career Development Office, SCC 148, PO

To help you prepare for the upcoming PCIP deadlines for Fall 2009, the CDO will have drop-in hours from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., adding a full extra hour! Come get answers to your questions, review application materials and more from the CDO staff.

A Writer's Life
Thursday, April 2, 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Athenaeum Freeburg Dining Room, CMC
(must RSVP to attend)

Interested in writing for a living? Join us for lunch with alumna Lori Kozlowski (‘00), a short story writer, a published poet and a journalist with the LA Times. We will discuss her success writing for magazines, newspapers (big and small), sports writing, freelancing, editing, writing the short story (Noir, Science Fiction, etc.), publishing poetry, shopping a book, and everything in between

Lori graduated from Claremont McKenna College in 2000 and the University of Southern California Master of Fine Arts/Professional Writing Program in 2005. She has freelanced for various publications throughout California and the U.S. She has been on staff at Entrepreneur Magazine, and has worked as a sportswriter in Las Vegas. Currently, she writes for the Los Angeles Times. Her upcoming first book is about the mob in Las Vegas.

Please RSVP to Charlene Kile @ ckile@cmc.edu  or x77378 with your meal card number. If you do not have a meal card, please let her know that you are not on a plan.

CGU Spring Career Fair
Friday, April 3, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Burkle Building Lobby, CGU

All students from the Claremont Consortium are invited to CGU's Spring Career Fair, featuring representatives from the CIA, Citibank, Idealist.org, NBC, Planned Parenthood, the United Way, the U.S. Department of State, and many, many more. Professional dress required, be sure to bring several copies of your resume!

Idealist Nonprofit Career Fair
Monday, April 6, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
UCLA Ackerman Union Grand Ballroom

The Idealist nonprofit career fair is a place for everyone who wants to make a difference in the world (including recent undergraduate or grad school students, experienced nonprofit professionals, and those wishing to transition to a nonprofit career from other sectors) and we encourage you to consider the wide range of opportunities to move forward in your nonprofit career.

To register (free for jobseekers), and for more details including schedule, directions, and a list of the fifty-plus registered organizations and their current opportunities, please go to: http://snipr.com/lacareerfair

Please note that not all organizations at the fair will have job openings on that day. Some will have jobs, while others will have internships and volunteer opportunities. This event is generously hosted by the UCLA Labor Center, the UCLA School of Public Affairs, the UCLA Community Programs Office, the Raza Youth Empowerment Project, the Center for Civil Society and the UCLA Career Center.

Interested in going but don't have a car? Just sign up to use Zipcar. FMI contact the CDO at x18144.

Study Abroad and Employability: What Employers Really Think About Study Abroad
Tuesday, April 7, 4:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
Smith Campus Center 208

Have you ever wondered how your study abroad experience can help you find your dream job? Do you know how to highlight the many skills you gained while abroad on your resume or job application?

Michael Vande Berg, Vice President for Academic Affairs at the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE), will report on a recent CIEE research project designed to determine to what extent employers believe that study abroad prepares students for work after graduation. More than 350 employers participated in the study. The results indicate that employers believe that study abroad can be a definite advantage in the job market, and that they place different value on different types of study abroad programs. The study’s data also provide insights about the extent to which employers value the sorts of intercultural and global qualities and skills typically associated with study abroad.

Study abroad alumni, and students planning to study abroad should not miss this important talk. Come and learn how to enhance your employability.

Co-sponsored by the Office of Study Abroad and the Career Development Office

Share your views on the job search process by April 30 and you could win $500!

You could win $500 cash, just by sharing your views on the job search process. Participate in the 2009 NACE Student Survey, sponsored by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, and you are eligible to win!

It's easy; just complete the survey online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=04Kdqky1EfwDmxnuSTC9IQ_3d_3d

Anytime between now and April 30, 2009, and you are eligible to win. Good luck!

Your individual response will remain absolutely confidential and will not be shared with anyone outside of NACE. Only aggregate data will be presented in any reports or articles based on the responses to this survey. Contact information is requested for the sole purpose of identifying and communicating with the prize winner.

March 2, 2009

TODAY: Non-Profit and Social Justice Careers: Finding a Job in Difficult Economic Times
Monday, March 2, 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Smith Campus Center 217, PO

Now it is more vital than ever that students have the tools they need to not only secure that first post-college job, but also start their career with long-term goals in mind. Topics include using college to plant seeds for your career, typology of non-profit organizations, matching organizational culture with your personal style and values, informational interviews that get results, dealing with changes in the non-profit sector due to the economic downturn, and finding your career north star.

Presented by Zahara Heckscher, co-author of How to Live Your Dream of Volunteering Overseas. Sponsored by the CDO and The Office of Community and Multicultural Programs and Hart Volunteer Center.
 

TODAY: Working Overseas: Gaining Your First International Job
Monday, March 2, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Frank Dining Hall Blue Room, PO

This presentation helps students break through the central challenge of starting an international career -- no one will hire you for an overseas job if you don’t have experience, and you can’t get experience if no one will hire you. Presenter Zahara Heckscher, co-author of How to Live Your Dream of Volunteering Overseas, covers the five top strategies to address this challenge and provides students with practical and proven strategies for finding paid employment outside the US.
 

Media Advisory Board Event #2: A Discussion with Four CMC Media Moguls
Wednesday, March 4, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Fox Studios, Century City
Route 47 RSVP Mandatory, 40 Spaces Available

Panel discussion and Q&A with successful CMC alums in the Entertainment Industry: Mike Lang (’87, EVP Business Development and Strategy, Fox Networks), Jennie Frankel (’98, Literary Manager and Producer, Magnet Management) and Tendo Nagenda (’97, VP Mandate Pictures), with one or two additions possible. Each panelist will give a brief 10 - 15 minute overview of what they do currently and how they got there, including advice regarding entry into the entertainment field and effective management of a career in it. We will then open up the floor to questions and end with some time for networking and individual or small group discussion.

This event is limited to the first 40 students to RSVP through Route 47. Students are required to provide their own transportation to the event, maps will be sent out to attendees.
 

Phillips Academy Institute for Recruitment of Teachers Information Session
Thursday, march 5, 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Vita Nova Conference Room 104, SC

The Institute for Recruitment of Teachers (IRT) supports students from diverse backgrounds who wish to pursue advanced degrees for careers in education, administration, or counseling at K-12 schools or colleges and universities. The IRT assists selected students with all parts of their graduate school applications and advocates for their admission to master's and doctoral degree programs at 42 consortium graduate schools. Its aims are to reduce the critical under-representation of minority groups on the faculties of schools and colleges, as well as to address the attendant educational consequences of these disparities. Providing positive role models to youth, the IRT serves the related goal of supporting school and campus environments.

Interviews will be held from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m on Thursday, March 5, and from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6. Call x18180 to sign up for an interview.

February 23, 2009

Practising Law Institute Patent Law Information Session
Wednesday, February 25, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Aviation Seminar Room - Hoch-Shanahan, HMC

If you have (or will soon have) a degree in engineering, computer sciences, or the hard sciences (chemistry, biology, physics and related disciplines), you can take the Patent Bar Exam to become a Patent Agent. Patent agents usually make about $10,000 a year more than similarly situated engineers and scientists. The Exam is available virtually on-demand via computer. Becoming a patent agent can also be a step toward the even more lucrative career of becoming a Patent Attorney.

If this sounds intriguing, come join Practising Law Institute (PLI) for a presentation by Mark Dighton, PLI's Director of Law School Relations and a Director of their Patent Bar Review Course. Topics for discussion include careers for patent agents (what the work is like and where you find it), and the latest info on the Patent Bar Exam (who can take it, how it works, and recommendations on how to study for this very difficult exam).

Pitzer College Non-Profit Career Fair
Friday, February 27, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Multipurpose Room, Gold Student Center, PZ

Participants include a variety of local and national non-profit organizations. Log onto Route 47 and click on Events for a list of participants and descriptions.
 

TRIALS Summer Study Program
Harvard Law, NYU Law, and Advantage Testing Foundation
Trials is a unique partnership of NYU School of Law, Harvard Law School, and the Advantage Testing Foundation. It is a fully subsidized summer study program for students of modest means whose backgrounds are currently underrepresented at the nation’s top law schools. The program takes place at Harvard from July 13, 2009 to August 14, 2009. Students will receive individualized instruction and coaching in preparation for the LSATs, including several full-length official practice tests; attend lectures by prominent lawyers, public figures, and legal scholars; and meet with and observe lawyers at work, garnering practical experience that complements the academic curriculum. For the two-part online application, visit http://trials.atfoundation.org/apply/process.  Part I should be completed as soon as possible, even if you have not yet finalized your summer plans, and Part II must be completed by March 1, 2009. For full information, visit http://trials.atfoundation.org/.
 

Universum Survey 2009
Because Pomona students are highly sought-after by employers, your opinions are extremely important and valuable sources of information. Top companies, including many that recruit Pomona students, base their recruiting strategies on Universum's research, so it will truly benefit you and others on campus to share your opinions on recruiting and employers. Companies will only see the collective Pomona College results, and your participation/identity will be kept confidential. All respondents are entered into the Universum 2009 Sweepstakes to win prizes including a $10,000 scholarship. Also, in appreciation for your time, you will receive a free copy of the Wetfeet Insider Guide: Ace your Interview! (a $21.95 value!) and will be automatically directed to your unique Career Profile on Wetfeet.com at the conclusion of the survey. Voice your opinions at: http://www.universumsurvey.com/us

AMIGOS de las Americas Non-Profit Information Session
Thursday, February 26, 4:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
Curb Family Conference Room, CMC

Founded in 1965 in Houston, Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS) is an international, non-profit organization that provides unparalleled leadership and community service opportunities for young people while concurrently contributing to the well-being of hundreds of communities throughout the Americas. Supported by a strong network of Pan-American chapters, high school and college students from diverse backgrounds work successfully with host communities and partner agencies to address health and education priorities.

AMIGOS Volunteers immerse themselves in the lives of their host communities and truly experience collaborative development work. During its 43-year history, more than 20,000 AMIGOS Volunteers have gained a life-long commitment to community service, while strengthening multicultural understanding and friendships in the Americas.

February 9, 2009

CDO's 10th Annual Career Week
February 9th - 13th, 2009

Take advantage of this opportunity to attend workshops and panel presentations on a variety of career and graduate school paths!  Alumni and guest speakers will be on campus this special week to share there experience and expertise with you.  Watch digester and your email for more info coming out this week!

Get Ahead of the Law School Curve
7:00 p.m., Carnegie 107, PO
Presented by: The Honorable Charles McCoy

Once again this spring, the Honorable Charles McCoy will offer his "Get Ahead of the Law-School Curve" workshop to students planning on, or considering, attending law school. The four-week, non-credit workshop will be taught from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. on Thursdays, February 12, 19, 26 and Monday, March 2.

Professor McCoy graduated with honors from the University of Texas Law School in 1975, practiced as a partner for nearly two decades with a major law firm in downtown Los Angeles, was appointed by the Governor as a Superior Court Judge in 1993, and now presides over complex litigation cases. In the evenings he teaches at Pepperdine Law School, where he recently received the prestigious McKibben Award for Excellence in Teaching.

The syllabus of Professor McCoy's course is available if you are interested in reviewing the subject matter involved. Please email Susanne.Filback@pomona.edu. Professor McCoy conducts his classroom sessions in the Socratic style used by professors in almost all first-year law courses.

Space is limited, so if you are interested in signing up for the course, you must RSVP through Route 47. You ONLY need to RSVP for Week 1. You will then be signed up for all the other weeks.

Call for Undergraduate Research Papers - Michigan Journal of Business

The Michigan Journal of Business, an academic journal edited and published by students at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, is looking for undergraduate research papers from top liberal arts institutions for its fourth issue.

The Journal targets a broad audience and is currently distributed to over 200 university libraries worldwide. The first three issues generated submissions from top business schools and economics departments in the US, Canada, and the UK, including students at the University of Michigan, MIT, Harvard, University of Virginia, University of Pennsylvania, Oxford, and many more.

Submission deadline is March 13th, 2009. Please refer to www.michiganjb.org or email mjbquestions@umich.edu if you have any questions.

February 2, 2009

10th Annual Pomona College Career & Internship Fair
Friday, February 6th, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Edmunds Ballroom, SCC, PO

CDO's 10th Annual Career Week
February 9th - 13th

Take advantage of this opportunity to attend workshops and panel presentations on a variety of career and graduate school paths!  Alumni and guest speakers will be on campus this special week to share there experience and expertise with you.  Watch digester and your email for more info coming out this week!

Student Conservation Association Information Session
Tuesday, February 3, 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Frank Dining Hall Blue Room, PO
Route 47 RSVP Preferred

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is building the next generation of conservation leaders and inspiring lifelong stewardship of our environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land. Founded in 1957, SCA has 50,000 alumni around the world. As many as 60% of SCA alumni become conservation professionals following their SCA service. SCA volunteers annually provide more than 1.4 million hours of conservation service – including trail construction, wildlife research, habitat restoration and GIS mapping – in parks, forests, refuges and urban green spaces in all 50 states, directly benefiting more than 18 million people each year.

Chicago School of Professional Psychology Information Session
Thursday, February 5, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
CP&R Conference Room, SCR

The Chicago School’s Business Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, and Clinical Psychology doctoral (Psy.D.) programs, along with our Ed.S. in School Psychology and M.A. programs in Industrial/Organizational, Forensic, and Clinical Psychology (Applied Behavior Analysis and Counseling specializations) offer practitioner-oriented education for students looking to apply psychology in the arenas of health care, education, the legal system, and business.

December 9, 2008

Overland Summer Programs - Winter Application Deadline: January 12, 2009

Where will you be this summer? Snow is falling, winter is here - now is the time to think about your summer plans. Overland runs summer programs for students 11-18 years old, and we are looking for Pomona students to lead our trips. Get paid, travel, work hard and have an unforgettable summer with Overland.

Application deadlines for our leader positions are approaching. Our winter application deadline is January 12, 2009.  We are organizing on-campus interviews in February for finalists. Overland offers hiking, biking, service, language and writing programs. We send students and leaders on programs across the country, and to Europe and Costa Rica. Apply to join our talented crew of leaders. Visit www.overlandsummers.com/leaders for more information.

December 1, 2008

Citrus Valley Hospital Clinical Care Extender Volunteer Internship Information Table
Tuesday, December 2, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m., Frary Dining Hall, PO

Provides students who are enrolled in or graduated from an accredited college or university with the unique experience of direct patient care in a hospital environment. Program is ideal for students interested in the health care field who desire hands-on training while pursuing a career in the medical field. Volunteers are given 24 hours of training prior to volunteering so they are prepared for the experiences they will handle as patient care providers. The Clinical Care Extender Program allows participants to work with all levels of medical staff to better understand the dynamics of a hospital environment, and volunteers are able to help in many different departments of the hospital in order to get a feel for the different environments of each unit.

November 17, 2008

Overland Adventure Summer Programs Information Session
Thursday, November 20, 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Smith Campus Center 217, PO

Overland offers 36 carefully crafted outdoors, service, language study abroad, and writing programs for 11 to 18 year olds. Each program has a clearly defined goal: hike to the summit of a mountain peak, reach out to a community in need, master another language, improve your writing skills, etc. This, combined with our exceptional leaders and small, supportive groups, creates an experience of unsurpassed quality for our students. Overland groups are small, with no more than 12 students and no fewer than 2 leaders. Our small groups create spirited, close-working teams, allowing students to thrive in an environment of friendship and fun as they learn from their leaders and discover their own strengths through their accomplishments. Carefully selected and prepared, Overland's leaders are bright, dynamic and accomplished individuals who serve as powerful role models for their students. Our leaders motivate and inspire while providing 24-hour-a-day leadership of an unfailingly high standard.

"Going Global with Leadership" - International Careers Conference
Friday, November 21, 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Athenaeum Parents Dining Room, CMC

Come to an International Careers Conference hosted by the Claremont IR Society for a day of information and advice on working abroad and with international firms. The schedule includes three workshop sessions, a keynote address by Professor Emeritus Wacira Gethaiga (Cal State Fullerton) on the role of leadership in developing economies in Africa, and a career panel with experts including Ed Kulakowski, Diplomat in Residence at UCLA.

There are a limited number of spaces open for non-CMC students. Please RSVP to Kristen Rice at KRice10@cmc.edu with your meal card number to reserve your spot.

West Coast Recruiting Day in L.A. for Juniors and Seniors!
Career Fair/Interview Day - Internships and Full-Time Job Opportunities
Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to talk with employers and interview for internships and full-time positions with a variety of organizations in Los Angeles over Winter Break!

Registration deadline: Monday, December 1, 2008

To register and/or apply for opportunities at this event go to: http://www.rochester.edu/careercenter/students/cic/index.html.  Click "Create new account." Contact Kristina.Sanchez@pomona.edu for password token.

Organizations attending:

20th Century Fox
ALL Student Loan
Barrington Associates
Bet Tzedek Legal Services
Bilingual Education for Central America (BECA)
CRA International
Cal/West Educators Placement
Carney, Sandoe & Associates
Charles Communications Associates
City Hall Fellows
City Year Los Angeles
Cornerstone Research
EDELMAN
Farmers Group, Inc.
Fox Interactive Media (FIM)
Fox Networks Group
Fund for the Public Interest
GolinHarris
IMAX Corporation
IW Group, Inc.
Ken Sherman & Associates
Laserfiche
Mercer
NBC Universal
NBC Universal
Pacific Advisors
Red Marketing LLC
Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc.
Semler Brossy Consulting Group
Teach For America
The McGraw-Hill Companies
U.S. PIRG
Weber Shandwick
Wells Fargo Bank
 

November 10, 2008

Beyond Grey's Anatomy: Non-Traditional Careers for MDs
Monday, November 10, 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., Curb Family Conference Room, CMC

Join Dr. Paul Beninger, M.D. CMC '73 to discuss the broad range of careers available to MDs beyond traditional patient care -- including research, public health, humanitarian medicine, medical journalism, and aerospace, as well as a variety of roles in business, industry, and government. Dr. Beninger's reflections based on three decades in medicine will challenge pre-medical students and others considering health science careers to think creatively about identifying opportunities for satisfying work and provide practical advice about how to effectively prepare for successful careers in a rapidly changing world.

November 3, 2008

Supersized Drop-In Hours @ the CDO
Tuesday, November 4, and Wednesday, November 5, 2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Smith Campus Center 148, PO (Career Development Office)

The CDO's regular Drop-In hours start every afternoon at 3:00 p.m., but we're starting Drop-Ins at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday this week in order to help you get your PCIP application ready. Come in for help with resumes and cover letters and to get answers to your PCIP questions!

PCIP Resume Blitz!
Thursday, November 6, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., CDO - Smith Campus Center 148, PO

See what you need on your resume to best compete for an internship. Come into the CDO to have your resume and cover letter reviewed before you submit it for next semester's PCIP internships or a job. Stop by from 9:00 a.m. until noon and 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Beyond Grey's Anatomy: Non-Traditional Careers for MDs
Monday, November 10, 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., Curb Family Conference Room, CMC

Join Dr. Paul Beninger, M.D. CMC '73 to discuss the broad range of careers available to MDs beyond traditional patient care -- including research, public health, humanitarian medicine, medical journalism, and aerospace, as well as a variety of roles in business, industry, and government. Dr. Beninger's reflections based on three decades in medicine will challenge pre-medical students and others considering health science careers to think creatively about identifying opportunities for satisfying work and provide practical advice about how to effectively prepare for successful careers in a rapidly changing world.

October 27, 2008

Turn 24 hours into a 3-minute masterpiece . . .

On November 15 at 9:00 a.m. EST, the clock starts ticking.

Apple will post the list of required elements for entries in the 2008 Insomnia Film Festival at www.apple.com/go/insomnia.  Then you and your team will have a whole 24 hours to make and upload your 3-minute movie. That's the easy part.

Once your movie's up, you'll need to get everyone you know—and then some—to watch and rate it online. If your movie makes the top 25, you can host a showing at the Apple Retail Store. Your adoring fans can download it from the iTunes Store. And it'll be screened by some big-time industry players:  John August, Doug Ellin, Jody Hill, Masi Oka, Jason Bateman Paul Haggis Greg Mattola Barry Sonnenfeld

Earn the #1 rating from either the public or the pros, and you'll land one of two grand prizes. Everyone on your team will get a MacBook Pro, Final Cut Studio 2, Logic Studio, Shake, and a year's worth of One to One personal training to help you use them. Not a bad trade for one night's sleep. Register your team now
 

The "Business of Entertainment"
Thursday, October 30, 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Founders Room, CMC

Interested in exploring the business of entertainment? What opportunities are available for history or government majors? For psychology majors? For literature, philosophy, economics or accounting majors? What if you're interested in film, television and the web but not interested in being creative? What if you want to explore a creative career path but don't have a film degree and have no idea how to break in?

Come spend an evening with Lauren Iungerich, CMC class of '96. A Government major, Lauren is now a writer/director/producer, successfully working in the world of film, television and the web. Over the evening, Lauren is going to map out the path she took and lay out the business and opportunities that are available in the world of entertainment -- a world that is NOT limited to artists. In this media age of information, entertainment is a growing business ripe with opportunity. Come learn to think outside the box about a non-traditional career path.

Dinner is included. RSVP to the careerservices@cmc.edu by Tuesday, October 28. Seating is limited, so sign up right away. Meal card number is required for those with meal plans; those without meal plans, please let Career Services know.

October 6, 2008

thinkLA Fall Advertising Career Days

Launch your career! Advertising Career Days sponsored by MAT and thinkLA offer a firsthand look at all the opportunities available in advertising, and give you a chance to learn about the inner workings of an advertising agency or broadcast, Internet or media company.

Sign up now, registration ends soon. The event costs $28 per day, or $50 for both days.

Career Day I - Company Tours & Networking
Loyola Marymount University
Friday, October 10, 2008, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Students visit one agency/company in the morning and one in the afternoon in groups of 30. The tours are followed by an afternoon reception at LMU, to allow students to network and meet representatives from dozens of top Los Angeles agencies. Students will be responsible for providing their own transportation to LMU, but thinkLA will provide transportation to the agencies, including Davis Elen, DDB LA, Designory, Deutsch LA, ignited, Mindshare, Rapp Collins, RPA, Saatchi & Saatchi, TBWA\Chiat\Day, Team One, The Miller Group, The Phelps Group, and Wongdoody

Career Day II - Advertising Seminars
TBWA\Chiat\Day
Saturday, October 11, 2008, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Comprehensive seminars give students an in-depth understanding of the various advertising agency departments and agency functions. Students will have an opportunity to interact with industry leaders to learn about careers in advertising, one of the most dynamic industries on the planet. Students will be responsible for providing their own transportation to the agency. Free parking available on-site.

TO REGISTER:

• Register for Career Day I at http://www.thinkla.org/en/cev/19
• Register for Career Day II at http://www.thinkla.org/en/cev/20

REGISTRATION DEADLINE TUESDAY!
Tuesday, October 7, 2008

The Greenlining Institute (Academic Inst & Progs)
Fellowships and Internships for Graduates

The Greenlining Institute, a public policy research institute that advocates on behalf of low-income and communities of color, is offering summer-long internship and year-long fellowship opportunities for graduates from all majors who want hands-on public policy experience. Many students go on to be leaders in corporate America, state and local government, and grass-roots community organizing efforts.

The Associates Program is an intensive ten-week program for students have completed their undergraduate degrees. Associates manage research and advocacy projects with the direction of a Greenlining staff member, and present their findings and projects at the end of the term. They are exposed to key community leaders, new issues, and new methods of advocacy, and receive regular professional and personal skill development, in addition to participating in a wide variety of policy-related activities. Program runs June 8, 2009 to August 14, 2009, and offers compensation of $1,600 per month plus a commutation stipend of up to $150 per month.

The Fellowship Program is a year-long training program for students who have completed their undergraduate degrees. Fellows are assigned to specific program areas and develop expertise with the direction of a Program Manager and the Academic Director. The curriculum is similar to that of the Associates program, but Fellows are given more responsibility and independence to implement projects and programs. The program runs September 7, 2009 to August 27, 2010, and offers compensation of $32,000 per year (plus health benefits) and a commutation stipend of up to $150 per month.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications are available at http://www.greenlining.org.  Completed applications must include a personal statement, a current resume, two letters of recommendation, and copies of all higher education transcripts.

DEADLINE:
Associates Program: February 13, 2009
Fellowship Program: February 20, 2009

September 29, 2008

CDO's Annual Movie Night!  Now Showing:  Office Space
Wednesday, October 1, 7:00 p.m., Rose Hills Theatre, SCC, PO

FREE Admission!  FREE Movie Snacks!  FREE Peet's Cofffee!

Join the CDO staff for this hilarious look at life in the working world.  We'll see you there!

September 23, 2008

Glamour Magazine
Top Ten College Women Competition 2009 (Media and Entertainment)

Glamour Magazine is looking for dynamic young women with leadership experience, academic excellence, and inspiring goals. The Top Ten College Women Competition recognizes the exceptional achievements and academic excellence of female college juniors from across the United States and Canada, and provides an opportunity for talented students to be rewarded for their leadership roles on campus and in the greater community.

Winners receive $3,000, coverage in an issue of Glamour, and the opportunity to meet with female professionals in their field during a trip to New York City for an awards luncheon, where the winners will also meet one another.

HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online at http://www.glamour.com/about/top-10-college-women or come to the CDO for a paper copy of the application.

DEADLINE:
December 1, 2008

Duke University Organization for Tropical Studies
Semester and Summer Programs Abroad (Academic Inst and Progs)

The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is offering semester and summer programs abroad in Costa Rica and South Africa. OTS is a leader in mentoring new generations of students who will improve our understanding of tropical ecology and support ongoing efforts at conservation and sustainable living. OTS students engage in cutting-edge research, some of whose findings are published in scientific literature.

In South Africa, OTS offers a semester program in Savannah Ecology. In Costa Rica, they offer semester programs in Tropical Biology or Global Health, and summer courses in Field Tropical Biology or Field Ethnobiology. They also offer a Research Experience for Undergraduates program for advanced biology students, and a Native American and Pacific Islander Research Experience program intended to introduce Native American and Pacific Islander undergraduates to the biodiversity of the tropics.

HOW TO APPLY:
Visit http://www.ots.duke.edu for the latest updates, including dates, costs, and application information.

Interactive Brokers Group
2009 Collegiate Trading Olympiad - $100,000 Grand Prize
(Technological Sciences/Finance)

Interactive Brokers Group, a worldwide leader in market-making and broker-dealer services, is sponsoring the fourth annual IB Collegiate Trading Olympiad to highlight the growing need for tech-savvy students in the financial industry. This forum will allow the future leaders in technology to compete for jobs as well as up to $100,000 in prize money by creating and implementing real-time program trading applications.

The Olympiad is open to all full- and part-time undergraduate and graduate students with programming experience.

HOW TO APPLY:
Visit http://www.interactivebrokers.com/olympiad to find out more and fill out an application, or visit the CDO for more information.

Claremont Colleges Second Claremont Finance Conference
Marian Miner Cook Athanaeum, CMC
October 3, 2008
9:30 - 5:15 p.m.

The Claremont Finance Conference is a professionally and academically-oriented networking event designed and planned solely by students. Through panels, keynotes, and opportunities for one-on-one interaction, we hope to further expose students already interested in finance to the various careers in the field, as well as provide an interesting and dynamic introduction for those students who have not yet shown an interest in finance. We also wish to draw attention to the Claremont Colleges as a unique and valuable source of potential employees in the financial sector.

Events include a keynote address from Henry Kravis, founding partner of Kohlberg, Kravis, & Roberts, panels on Private Equity and Alternative assets, and lunch at the Athenaeum.

For more information, or to register for the event, visit http://www.claremontfinanceconference.com

CONTACT:
info@claremontfinanceconference.com

Ernst & Young LLP (Finance)
Office Tour & Dinner

Visit the offices of Ernst & Young in LA for an office tour and dinner at a local restaurant.

Due to the limited number of students that can attend, attendance will be on a first come, first serve basis and satisfaction of the following criteria: Students must have a 3.0 overall GPA and a 3.2 Major GPA to attend; Students must be majoring in Finance or Accounting; Freshmen through seniors are welcome to attend.

We are looking forward to a fabulous event and meeting you! A final confirmation will be sent to those student who sign up and are confirmed. Please feel free to contact Joy Socash by email or at 213-977-7750 with any questions.

Attire: Business Casual

HOW TO APPLY:
Send an e-mail to joy.socash@ey.com by Sunday, September 21, 2008.

Please be sure to include your resume & unofficial transcript in your RSVP e-mail.

Multicultural Advertising Training & thinkLA present the
11th Annual Advertising Career Days

Sign up for Advertising Career Days sponsored by MAT and thinkLA and you'll get a firsthand look at all the opportunities available in advertising. You'll learn about the inner workings of an advertising agency or broadcast, Internet or media company. And your career could take a step closer to taking off.

The two-day event is open to all college juniors, seniors, and graduates. Registration for one day costs $28, registration for both days costs $50.

On Friday, October 10, students will visit two agencies/companies in groups of 30, followed by an afternoon reception at Loyola Marymount University. On Saturday, October 11, students can participate in 9 comprehensive department seminars on various advertising agency functions.

For more information, visit http://www.matprogram.org/matevents.html

Find the registration form online at http://www.matprogram.org/downloads/CD08_Reg_%20Form.pdf

DEADLINE:
Friday, October 3, 2008