Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – Sept. 28, 2020
Here’s everything you need to know about the Career Resource Center’s upcoming offerings for New Paltz students:
Save the Date!
Virtual Graduate and Professional School Day
Wednesday, Oct. 7
12-3 p.m.
Use this link for a directory of participating schools, representatives, and how to connect with each representative the day of the event.
Alternatives to Medical School Panel Discussion
Wednesday, Oct. 7
4 p.m.
Details to follow
Dress for Success Pop-Up Boutique
Wednesday, Oct. 7 and Thursday, Oct. 8
12-3pm
Excelsior Concourse in front of Humanities
Use this link to learn more
Resumania!
Monday, Oct. 19
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Use this link to learn more
The Virtual Career Fair for Jobs and Internships
Wednesday, Oct. 21
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Registration required using this link
Career Resource Center is live on Instagram, Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 5:30 p.m.
On Tuesday Director Mark McFadden will interview Erika Wasonoredjo ’20 (Public Relations), who currently works as a PR apprentice at Day One Agency. Erika will give advice on how to land a job or internship (even in a pandemic), discuss best practices for public relations and marketing, and talk about her experience in the field.
Virtual Job-Search Groups for Recent Grads and Graduating Seniors
Are you a recent grad or graduating soon? May 2020, August 2020 and December 2020, May 2021 grads, the CRC has added more virtual job-search group sessions! We will share resources, tips and guidance to upcoming graduates in a supportive virtual job-search group format.
Each group will meet for four sessions beginning later this month. Participants will be given action items to complete along the way to bring back and share with all. Please register and select the group you are interested in joining https://newpaltz.wufoo.com/forms/zf4mhm402985a1/
Deciding on a Major and Career workshop this week
Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 4 p.m.
Do you need help figuring out what to major in? Have a major but are still somewhat undecided? Want to know more about your career options?
Start exploring these questions now and be ready in time for course registration.
The Career Resource Center will be holding Self-Directed Search Workshops for undecided students and those who have decided on a major/career but want to explore more options.
Pre-registration is required – https://newpaltz.wufoo.com/forms/zz9lwxj0iks9yu/
The assessment is free and all students are encouraged to join us for a few tips on Webex after you take the assessment.
Upcoming Information Sessions:
NYS Assembly Spring 2021 Internship Program Virtual Info Session
Tuesday, Sept. 29
11 a.m.
Use this link for more info and to access the session
Target Is Hiring! Virtual Info Session with Daniel McCarthy, Senior Recruiter
Thursday, Oct. 1
5 p.m.
Use this link for more info and to access the session
UHY LLP Info Session with Caitlin McCarthy
Thursday, Oct. 1
5 p.m.
RSVP using this link
T. Howard: Diversity program for internships in the entertainment industry
Wednesday, Oct. 20
5 p.m.
Details to follow
Fall 2020 Office and Drop-In Hours
The Career Resource Center is open this fall with all appointments and drop-in hours hosted virtually.
Students can use this link to schedule an appointment with one of the Center’s career professionals. Appointments are available Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Career Resource Center team is also hosting virtual drop-in hours for students who are looking for quick information or more informal advice. Drop-in hours are Monday – Thursday, 12 – 4 p.m. Learn more and get the Zoom meeting URL using this link.