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Welcome to the Career Development Center's
biweekly student newsletter.
In this Issue:
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The
Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars
Information Session
Tuesday, March 4
12:30 p.m.
Monroe Library, Multimedia Room II
Bring your commitment to civic engagement to life through
an integrated academic and internship experience in
the nation's capital.
Come meet the staff from The Washington Center
and hear them discuss placement in thematically based
internships in areas such as political leadership, mass
communications, international business, criminal justice,
human rights, and advocacy for the arts.
Participation in the program involves the completion
of an academic course taught by faculty affiliated with
universities such as Johns Hopkins and the George Washington
University as well as participation in weekly leadership
forums with nationally and internationally recognized
leaders.
Internships are located in the Washington, D.C., area,
and housing in a fully-furnished apartment is
provided. You can earn twelve
(12) credits toward graduation, and financial
assistance is awarded.
Students from all majors are encouraged to
apply.
Sample Placements: Arena Stage, National Endowment
for the Arts, Federal Trade Commission, Lehman Brothers,
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, C-SPAN, USA Today, Public
Broadcasting System, Amnesty International, U.S. Congressional
offices, NIH, National Wildlife Federation, and the
Federal Judicial Center
The Washington Center website: www.twc.edu
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Top
Entry-level Employers
Not sure who is hiring college students?
Couldn't make it to the Mardi Gras Job & Internship
Fair?
As you plan your strategy for finding a full-time job
or internship, consider these top entry-level employers.
A position with one of these employers could jump-start
your career!
The following website outlines top employers from across
the country. You can see how many college graduates
they plan to hire for both full-time jobs and internships.
Many of these employers attended the career fair last
week. Check out the numbers! Many are hiring for a variety
of different positions and most are looking for candidates
from various majors. This is a great website to start
researching potential employers.
http://www.collegegrad.com/topemployers/
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ORGANIZATION: The Institute
of Reading Development
JOB TITLE: Teacher
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interested in a professional position for the
summer of 2008? This is a perfect opportunity for seniors
waiting to start graduate school or for those graduates
who have a job that doesn't start until the fall of
2008. Teaching for the Institute of Reading Development
is an intense and rewarding experience, which provides
an unparalleled opportunity to fundamentally improve
how readers of all ages experience books. The rigorous
and dynamic nature of this experience gives individuals
the opportunity to grow professionally by strengthening
their teaching, as well as their interpersonal, organizational,
and leadership skills. Teaching students, guiding parents,
reviewing lesson plans, preparing to teach, organizing
teaching books and materials, driving to teaching sites,
and reporting data are just some of the responsibilities
of this exciting position.
MAJORS:
All
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
The Institute of Reading Development is an educational
service provider that designs curriculum and trains
instructors. The institute works cooperatively with
educational institutions to provide developmental reading
programs for students from four years old through adulthood.
These programs help students develop reading skills
appropriate to their developmental level, as well as
the capacity for absorption and identification in imaginative
literature.
ORGANIZATION WEBSITE:
http://readingprograms.org/teachingjobs/
SALARY & PERKS:
Between $550 and $700 per week depending on experience.
LOCATION:
All over the U.S.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should apply online at http://readingprograms.org/teachingjobs/.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
February 29, 2008
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ORGANIZATION:
Turner Broadcasting
JOB TITLE: Turner
Trainee Team Member
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Eleven-month training program in Atlanta, which
includes Turner Entertainment's leading divisions: TBS,
TNT, Turner Classic Movies, Cartoon Network, Turner
Studios, and CNN.com. The selected trainees will be
assigned to one network/division for the entire eleven-month
training period.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Creative, innovative and business-minded people who
think outside the box. People with a passion for entertainment
and a viewpoint on where it's headed.
MAJORS:
All
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Trainees will have the opportunity to learn about the
creative and business sides of cable entertainment.
They will get firsthand experience with marketing, public
relations, and production as well as many other departments
that assist in the creation and implementation of Turner's
product on their cable networks and websites. Turner
will foster teamwork and provide a motivating atmosphere
to ensure the best possible creative environment. Send
them a sample of your best work - show them your passion
for the entertainment industry.
ORGANIZATION WEBSITE:
http://www.turner.com/t3/turner.html
SALARY & PERKS:
This position is paid and includes Turner employee benefits.
LOCATION:
Atlanta, Georgia
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should apply online at www.turnerjobs.com
and send additional materials directly to: T3, T.E.N.
Human Resources, 1050 Techwood Drive, N.W., Atlanta,
Georgia, 30318.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
March 31, 2008
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ORGANIZATION:
The Clinton Foundation
TITLE: Intern
(various internship types available)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interns have the responsibility of interacting
directly with staff, volunteers, and foundation stakeholders
in such activities as communications, development, and
scheduling. Through firsthand experience, you'll learn
how the Clinton Foundation functions on a daily basis,
and will assist with this process directly. If you are
an undergraduate, graduate, professional student, or
a recent graduate with your own strong interest in crucial
issues of our day, the Clinton Foundation Internship
Program offers a unique opportunity for growth, learning,
and meaningful service. They are looking for people
who are dependable, enthusiastic, and professional.
MAJORS:
All
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Through the William J. Clinton Foundation, President
Clinton promotes the values of fairness and opportunity
for all. His vision is the Foundation's mission: to
strengthen the capacity of people in the United States
and throughout the world to meet the challenges of global
interdependence. Together with the generosity of citizens
and volunteers, President Clinton and the Foundation
are vigorously working to advance those principles that
move us beyond differences to a common future of shared
responsibility, shared benefits, and shared values.
ORGANIZATION WEBSITE:
http://www.clintonfoundation.org
SALARY & PERKS:
None
LOCATION:
New York, New York, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Quincy,
Massachusetts
HOW TO APPLY:
Visit their website at http://www.clintonfoundation.org/programs-cs-internship.htm
and fill out an application.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
February 29, 2008
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ORGANIZATION:
Louisiana Chapter of Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
INTERNSHIP TITLE:
Fundraising, Public Relations, Marketing Interns (two
positions)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Gain valuable event planning, fundraising,
and public relations experience while working for a
respected nonprofit organization. Assist with planning
kickoff events for two Light the Night Walks, including
but not limited to:
- Preparing materials for kickoff events
- Conducting follow-up phone calls to ensure RSVPs
- Assisting with the implementation of marketing plans
for Light the Night Walks
- Writing, editing and sending press releases
- Distributing PSAs to media and brochures to retail
outlets
- Adding events to local community calendars
- Investigating additional grassroots marketing opportunities
- Assisting with implementation of the communication
plan for teams and top fundraisers including the creation
of newsletters and ExactTarget email blasts
- Acting as an additional point of contact for team
captains and walkers and assembling walker welcome
kits
- Other various projects as assigned by the Light
the Night staff
MAJORS:
All
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
The Louisiana Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society, with over 30 years of service to the citizens
of Louisiana, has earned a reputation for leadership,
dedication and relentlessness in forwarding the mission
to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma
while improving the quality of life for patients and
their families.
ORGANIZATION WEBSITE:
www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_chap
SALARY & PERKS:
None
LOCATION:
New Orleans and Baton Rouge offices
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit resume and cover letter via e-mail to Loree Peacock
LeBoeuf, Campaign Manager of the Louisiana Chapter of
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, at loree.leboeuf@lls.org.
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Career information made easy.
On your time. In your home. At your service.
Highlight: GOING GLOBAL
Are you interested in working or interning abroad?
Fascinated by other cultures?
Going Global is an online resource
that can help you explore career opportunities around
the globe, learn about jobs and industries in various
countries, and discover the steps to pursue international
career options.
Learn about corporate profiles for key employers in
31 countries. Check out worldwide internship and job
postings. See sample resumes from different cultures.
Discover a website with a wealth of country-specific
career and employment resources.
Take a look today!
To get started, go to:
www.loyno.edu/careerservices
Click on the Going Global logo.
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Remember the Washington Center Information
Session on Tuesday, March 4, at 12:30 p.m.
in Multimedia Room II in the Monroe Library.
Tuesday and Wednesday are Career Workshop Days!
Tuesday workshops are at 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday workshops are at 3:30 p.m.
All workshops will be held in Mercy Hall room 311.
Upcoming career workshops:
Tuesday, February 26, 12:30 p.m.: Resume Writing
Wednesday, February 27, 3:30 p.m.: Job Search
Strategies
Tuesday, March 4, 12:30 p.m.: The Washington
Center (Note change in location to Monroe Library,
Multimedia Room II)
Wednesday, March 5, 3:30 p.m.: Interviewing
A complete workshop schedule can be found at:
www.loyno.edu/careerservices
Click on Career Workshop Schedule.
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As
always:
Come by the Career Development Center with
career-related questions and concerns.
We can help you:
- Decide on a major in line with your interests.
- Explore different types of careers and what appeals
to you — there is more out there than doctors, lawyers,
and teachers!
- Take career assessments in order to investigate
how your personality and interests might lead to various
careers.
- Find internships and gain practical experience prior
to graduation.
- Create resumes and cover letters.
- Develop job search strategies.
- Connect with employers through career fairs, workshops,
and on-campus recruiting.
- Put together graduate school applications and establish
necessary timelines for admittance.
- Create personal statements and other written materials
for graduate schools.
- Practice your interviewing skills.
- Examine your options if you change your mind about
a career path.
- Discover alternative opportunities for a gap year
between college graduation and finding a real job
or enrolling in graduate school.
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