The Steinbright Career Development Center will host a workshop on “How to Answer the Tough Interview Questions” on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, from noon to 1PM in Room 250, Steinbright Career Development Center, 3201 Arch St.
With increased competition for co-ops, internships, and jobs, it is more important than ever to have sharp interview skills. Many employers are turning to behavior-based interview questions to try to predict future performance based on past experience. This workshop will teach the STAR (situational, task, action, result) method of answering these questions and will touch on general interviewing tips.
For more information or to reserve a place, contact 215.895.2185.
Representatives from the Walt Disney World College Program will be coming to Drexel to recruit for their Fall College Program! All majors are welcome.
When: Thursday, April 9, 2009
Time: Presentations at 2PM and 5PM
Where: University Club
McAlister Hall, 6th Floor
33rd and Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia, PA
Questions? Contact David Snow in the Steinbright Career Development Center at (215) 895-1840.
Two summer internship opportunities have been brought to my attention, and both have application due dates in April!!
One is Google’s Annual Summer of Code, where students apply to work with Google and a team of mentors on developing open source projects. Students receive a stipend, and applications are due by April 3rd.
The other is a summer internship position as a Database Developer/Analyst with Crosslink International in Falls Church, VA. Intern will work 35-40 hours a week for 8-10 between May 18-August 14. They will be accepting applications until April 10th. For more information see the following document: Summer Internship at Crosslink International
Come over to the Careers Collection and enjoy our new books, all about choosing and getting into graduate and professional schools!
- ADEA Official Guide to Dental Schools 2009
- The Official Guide to the MCAT Exam
- Peterson’s Graduate and Professional Programs, an Overview
- Peterson’s Graduate Programs in the Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences
- Peterson’s Graduate Programs in the Biological Sciences
- Peterson’s Graduate Programs in the Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Agricultural Sciences, the Environment, & Natural Resources
- Peterson’s Graduate Programs in Engineering and Applied Sciences
- Peterson’s Graduate Programs in Business, Education, Health, Information Studies, Law, & Social Work
The Central Intelligence Agency is holding an information session at Drexel this Wednesday, March 18 from 5:00-6:30PM. The session will be held in MacAlister 2019/2020.
All majors are welcome, and students are encouraged to bring a resume. Agency representatives will cover a broad range of topics to include the Agency mission, potential career opportunities and the on-line application process.
The Steinbright Career Development Center will host an Independent Job Search Resources workshop on Thursday, March 19th from 12:00-1:00PM in Room L33/34, Hagerty Library (33rd and Market Streets).
This workshop will provide an overview of the resources available for job-seekers through the library. Attendees will learn how to use electronic databases to generate lists of potential employers, including those outside of the Philadelphia area. This workshop is open to Drexel students and alumni.
For more information and to register, email me at dl423@drexel.edu.
Careers Pick of the Week:
Making it in Public Relations
Hagerty Careers HM1221 .M64 2002
Making it in Public Relations is a great read for anyone interested in pursuing a career in public relations and who is seeking practical, real-world advice about the industry. This book offers information on salaries, job-searching, and profiles of the ten largest public relations firms. It is a helpful resource for learning all there is to know about public relations.
Careers Pick of the Week
The Procrastinator’s Guide to the Job Hunt
Call Number: Hagerty Careers HF5382.7 L3545 2004
Are you a procrastinator? When it comes to looking for a job, procrastination could be your worst enemy. There are a lot of steps in the process of searching for a job and this guide will help even the biggest procrastinator to find a job and start receiving paychecks.
Take some advice from this recent graduate, who conducted a futile job search until he realized the key to success: “customizing his cover letter and paying attention to the specifics of each opening”. Read the article for more!
With employers expected to hire 22% less graduates this year than last, you’ll definitely want to set yourself apart from the competition with an excellent cover letter and thorough preparation before an interview.
Did you find a job or a co-op/internship recently? What did you do that you feel were instrumental to your success?
Careers Pick of the Week:
Pick Me: Breaking into Advertising and Staying There
Call Number: Hagerty Careers HF5828.4 .V66 2005
Do you want to work in advertising but have a lot of questions such as, how do I get an interview with a creative director? Or how do I build an excellent portfolio? This guide will answer all of your questions and covers everything from finding a job in advertising to surviving when the pressure is at its highest.
