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Are you interested in studying abroad in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe or the Middle East? The National Scholarship Office at VCU is hosting an information session on the Boren (Undergraduate) Scholarships and (Graduate) Fellowships on Tuesday, November 17, at 6pm at The Honors College located at 701 W. Grace Street. Ms. Sarah Gleisner, Program Manager for Outreach & Communications for the Boren awards, from the Washington, D.C. office of the Institute of International Education (IIE) will explain the Boren programs and answer questions from potential applicants. IIE is the agency that administers the Boren awards competition.
The Boren (Undergraduate) Scholarship provides up to $20,000 for as much as one year of study abroad. Students must study languages critical to U.S. interests, including Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Turkish and most languages spoken in Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia and the Middle East. Boren Scholarship recipients come from a variety of academic backgrounds and are required to work for the federal government for one year, either before or after completing graduate school. Scholars are encouraged to find jobs in the federal government where they can continue to use and improve their language skills. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have an interest in working for the government in some capacity related to national security interests. National security interests are broadly defined for the purpose of the Boren awards. The Boren (Graduate) Fellowships provide funding for one year of language study abroad as part of a graduate program that will lead to eventual employment with the federal government. More details about the Boren awards can be found on the Boren website (www.borenawards.org).
The Honors College at VCU is located at 701 W. Grace Street (between Laurel & Pine). Those attending the information session should enter The Honors College using the Grace Street doors halfway between Laurel and Pine Streets. If anyone enters the building at the corner of Laurel and Grace Streets, they cannot get to the The Honors College.
Anyone who has questions about this information session can contact the National Scholarship Office (honorsnso@vcu.edu or 804-828-1803).
Organization established in 1982 to defend human rights in Guatemala. The organization provides assistance the following programs: Human Rights Defenders, Political Aslyum Support, Voiceless Speak Grants and For Women's Right to Live.
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Dominion is pleased to provide you with the attached information for our 2010 Diversity Scholarship Program. This program is open to students enrolled full-time in a field of study mutually beneficial to the company and the individual. This program assists students in achieving their fullest potential by providing a $5000 scholarship and a paid summer internship.
We hope you will assist us by making sure the information is passed along to students who may have an interest in being considered. Applications must be submitted on-line by November 16.
There have been a few changes to the program this year:
· We have opened up the scholarship to include juniors
· Application process is now on-line through the Dominion website, www.dom.com/careers/diversity-scholarship-program.jsp
· Submission of application is a 2-step process (information is found on the website)
o Submittal Guidelines
As part of the Dominion Diversity Scholarship Program, applicants are required to submit several documents to Dominion. Included below is a list of the required documentation as well as the submission deadlines:
o By November 16, applicants must:
o Submit resume and candidate profile information (i.e. contact information, work experience, and education)
o Complete the Diversity Scholarship Application
o Answer pre-screening questions
After receipt of requested documentation, the Program Coordinator will contact applicants and let them know if they can proceed to the next phase of the application process. If you are selected to continue, the following document submission deadlines are in place:
By December 1, applicants must:
o Submit a 500-750 word essay on diversity
o Submit answers to the provided diversity questions
By December 31, applicants must:
o Submit your unofficial transcript, including current Fall semester grades
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at 804-771-4845 or Rebecca Mainquist at 804-771-3912.
Massive listing of internships.
Check out this link about how Facebook can impact your job search.
http://www.keppiecareers.com/2009/10/15/facebook-for-your-job-hunt/
See the attached link for more details.
Assistant Controller | WWBT 12 Richmond
The following are a listing of some related opportunities, currently posted on Rams Recruiting. Log into your Rams Recruiting Account, and view full details, including application details and deadlines.
Peace Corps Volunteer | Peace Corps
Media Designer | 2rw Consultants, Inc.
Marketing Coordinator Intern (Unpaid) | McKinney and Co.
Internships | Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
Planner/GIS Coordinator | VA's Region 2000 Local Government Council
Historic Preservation Internships | National Park Service and the Nat'l Council for Hist. Preservation
Marketing Intern | Wolfram|Alpha, LLC
Digital Media Internship (Unpaid) | Octagon Sports Agency
Summer Internship in Brand Management | Bayer HealthCare LLC Consumer Care Division
Summer 2010 Internships | T. Howard Foundation
Wolf Trap has internships in special events, marketing, production, and More
For details, visit http://www.wolftrap.org/Education/Internships_for_College_Students.aspx .
P&G will host their Virtual Online Diversity Career Fair on October 1, 2009. Here you can learn about the opportunities available & how to apply to each. Have a question? Instant message one of our recruiters or join the group chat. This is your chance to experience P&G through the eyes of our employees, connecting not only via professional aspiration but through shared cultures as well. And do this all from the comfort of your home computer! No fees & no business attire required! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
WHEN: Thursday, October 1st, 2009 / 10:00am - 6:00pm EST
HOW: Click this link to register: https://vts.inxpo.com/scripts/InXpo.nxp?LASCmd=AI:4;F:QS!10100&ShowKey=1728
TO LEARN MORE:
Facebook: search for us by P&G Diversity Networking page. Become a fan!
Twitter: search for us by PGVCF. Follow us for updates!
PRSA RICHMOND SCHOLARSHIPS
The Richmond Public Relations Foundation, a 501‐c (3) charitable arm of PRSA Richmond, annually administers the David P. Hurdle and William Dietrick Memorial Scholarships in honor of the two esteemed former members.
Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to rising juniors and seniors of select Virginia colleges and universities and who are planning to pursue public relations upon graduation.
Applicants need not be public relations majors, but plan to work in public relations upon graduation to win.
To apply for one of the scholarships, please prepare and submit the following items:
1. A copy of your college transcripts, to include current grade point average
2. A resume, to include work experiences and internships
3. A typed, doubled spaced, single page essay on "Why I want to work in Public Relations"
The application materials should be mailed to:
The Richmond Public Relations Foundation
P.O. Box 29232
Richmond, VA 23242
Application materials must be received by October 16, 2009
Only students from Longwood University, Randolph‐Macon College, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University and the University of Richmond are eligible for these scholarships.
Scholarship winners will be awarded in November at the Richmond Public Relations Association luncheon.
For more information, contact Malorie Janis at 804.827.0889 or e‐mail mgjanis@vcu.edu
The following jobs and internships are posted on Rams Recruiting. If interested, please sign into Rams Recruiting .
If you do not have an account, please visit the University Career Center, 907 Floyd Ave. (Student Commons, across from Chic-Fil-A) to set up an account. Its free!
Congressional Fall Internship (Unpaid) | Office of Congressman J. Randy Forbes
Chesapeake
Congressional Fall Internship (Unpaid) | Office of Congressman J. Randy Forbes
Colonial Heights
Development Intern (Unpaid) | VA League of Conservation Voters
Richmond
Direct Marketing Intern | Nexus Direct
Virginia Beach
Electoral Intern (Unpaid) | VA League of Conservation Voters
Richmond
English Teacher (Teaching in South Korea) | Travel and Teach
Seoul, Dae Gu etc..
Executive Producer FT | WSET-TV
Lynchburg
Internship (Unpaid) | Office of Congressman J. Randy Forbes
Richmond
Internship (Unpaid) | James River Green Building Council
Richmond | Richmond | Richmond
Market Research Intern | Bond International Software, Inc.
Richmond
Press Internship (Unpaid) | Office of Congressman J. Randy Forbes
Washington
Product Marketing Intern | Employer To Be Announced
Glen Allen
Program Director-Leland House | United Methodist Family Services (UMFS)
Fairfax Co.
Residential Program Coordinator | Childhelp
Lignum
Retail Sales Associate | MarketStar
Richmond | Midlothian
Roanoke Reporter/Video-Journalist FT | WSET-TV
Roanoke
Tutor/General Projects Assistant (AmeriCorps Service Position) | Pathways
Petersburg
Supporting the Marketing Team and their efforts to populate the new Content Management System developed for the GRCC, specifically:
Creating template pages, within brand guidelines to include metatags, URL names and identifiers for each of the main GRCC.com web pages
Creating and inserting content into pages for each GRCC web page (approximately 50)
Inserting banner ads, special promotions, link , graphics into each GRCC web page (approximately 50)
Experience:
Will need to know HTML and CSS (preferably with real life experience vs. just study)
Copywriting and design experience a plus, but not mandatory
Contact: Send resumes to Stephanie Kirksey - stephanie.kirksey@grcc.com
The Communications and Liaison Office at the Headquarters of the Large and Mid-Size Business division within the U.S. Treasury Department (IRS) is looking to fill a position for a Public Affairs Specialist (GS-1035-09). This office develops and executes innovative communications, public affairs and marketing functions, including creative projects with studio broadcasting, public affairs, multimedia and DVD development, satellite broadcasting, web streaming, blogging, podcasting, and professional quality marketing products, website administration for internal and external audiences.
This position is being offered under an excepted service hiring authority called the Federal Career Intern Program (FCIP). This is a unique full time (40 hrs/week) 2 year paid intern/developmental position, leading to a full time permanent position after successful completion of the training period. A customized training plan based on the selected individual's background and experience will be provided to enable him/her to successfully perform the tasks of the position.
Position Description/Qualifications:
This is a fast-paced, exciting and challenging position, requiring a proactive person with web and new media experience including video production, blogging, podcasting. Experience working in Articulate a plus. The selected candidate will have ample opportunity to use his/her creativity while growing skills, knowledge and experience in communications / public affairs.
In order to meet the qualifications for grade 9 candidate must have either a Masters Degree in related field or undergraduate degree (Mass Communications, Public Affairs, or Marketing) with 1-year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 Level required.
This position has 3 principle duties:
Writing/Producing multi-media products for internal and external communications. This includes developing online tools, as well as teaming with our television studios, film crews, producers/directors, tape editors, etc. Projects will also involve multimedia/DVD development, video streaming, podcasting, blogs, surveys, and other areas of innovative communications techniques.
Developing communications/public relations plans to facilitate change among the workforce and in institutional practices.
Performing communications related duties, including designing marketing campaigns, newsletters, covering specific events, conducting interviews, writing articles, creating press releases, and web work.
Organization/Location:
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Large and Mid-Size Business Division of the IRS
Office of Communications & Liaison
801 9th Street NW
Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro stop
Salary: $50,408.00 per year
Career Progression possible:
Year 1 - GS-9
Year 2 - GS-11
How to Apply: Deadline to apply July 2, 2009.
Send all applications to:
Via E-Mail:
LMSB.FCIP.QUES@IRS.GOV
Please place in the subject line: your last name followed by your first name and "C & L Intern"
or
Via Fax: Attn.: Colleen Fox
215-516-1070
Please place in the subject line: your last name followed by your first name and "C & L Intern"
Applications must contain the following:
-Resume
-Transcripts (can be unofficial, but official transcripts required if selected)
- Completed FCIP questionnaire
In addition, please send a copy of your application to your local recruiter, Shannon.Dickerson@irs.gov or fax (202) 283-0142.
ASP Internship Description
The Office of International Education is currently seeking 2 mature, hardworking, and culturally sensitive interns to work during July 10--August 9th. During that time VCU will host 35 students from Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) and Fudan University in Shanghai. The "American Studies Program" is a month-long program intended to offer these students insight into American culture and education. The students are attending daily lectures offered by VCU professors on a variety of topics such as American political science, history, mass communications, homeland security, literature, business and more. They are also attending day trips to the surrounding area including Monticello, Williamsburg and Bush Gardens. Two overnight trips are planned as well, which are: Washington, DC and New York. The interns will accompany the students on all these trips, as well as participate in daily on-campus activities with the students. Because this is a one month internship, it can be intense, so students are encouraged not to work during this time so that the internship can be their first priority. As compensation, students will receive free travel arrangements during the weekend and daily excursions, and housing will be provided for the overnight stays. A modest stipend will also be offered to the interns. This is a wonderful opportunity to fulfill your internship requirements while experiencing another culture and engaging in fun activities. Please read the internship requirements attached.
If you are interested, please email your resume, letter of interest/cover letter, and two professional references to Julia Borland at borlandje@vcu.edu no later than May 15th. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, and interviews planned accordingly. Only two spots are available, therefore, you are encouraged to apply early!
The Richmond Public Relations Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable arm of PRSA Richmond, annually administers the David P. Hurdle and William Dietrick Memorial Scholarships in honor of the two esteemed former members.
Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to rising juniors and seniors of select Virginia colleges and universities and who are planning to pursue public relations upon graduation.
Applicants need not be public relations majors, but plan to work in public relations upon graduation to win.
To apply for one of the scholarships, please prepare and submit the following items:
1. A copy of your college transcripts, to include current grade point average
2. A resume, to include work experiences and internships
3. A typed, doubled spaced, single page essay on "Why I want to work in Public Relations"
The application materials should be mailed to:
The Richmond Public Relations Foundation
P.O. Box 29232
Richmond, VA 23242
Staff Senate Gearing up for 5th Annual Walk-a-thon
The VCU Staff Senate will sponsor the 5th annual Virginia's Caring University Scholarship Walk-A-Thon on April 9 from noon until 2:30 p.m. to benefit Virginia's Caring University Scholarship, which has assisted 35 students in the past four years. Scholarship recipients are rising juniors or seniors who have demonstrated a need for financial aid and have past or current community service. Participants range from faculty and staff to students, alumni and VCU community members. To register, donate, apply for scholarships or for more information visit www.vcu.edu/scholarships.
Looking for
JOB SECURITY???
Come to:
"Applying for Employment with the
Federal Government"
When: Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Where: University Student Commons
Richmond Salon IV
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Speakers Will Cover:
Tips and techniques on creating an application and resume
KSAs
Interview Tips
For more information, contact the University Career Center at 828-1645.
Public Relations and Events Internship
Johnson Inc. is a Marketing and Communications firm located in Richmond, VA that houses an eclectic mix of experienced professionals who work closely with clients to develop and provide innovative services to effectively fulfill a wide variety of advertising, marketing and communications needs.
Public Relations services that Johnson Inc. provides include campaign management, media buying and negotiation and grassroots marketing. Creative services include graphic design, collateral development and event planning. One of Johnson Inc.’s most popular events is the summer concert series Fridays at Sunset held at Kanawha Plaza each summer.
Johnson Inc. has an internship opportunity available for any student wishing to gain experience in the public relations and event planning fields. The position is available immediately and may extend to the end of the academic school year or throughout the summer. Responsibilities will include assisting the Event Manager in planning Fridays at Sunset (advancing shows, managing vendors and volunteers) along with contributing to the productivity of the Public Relations Department (proofing drafts of newsletters/radio buys, mailings, grassroots marketing of clients).
Interested students should send a resume to Loren Williams at lwilliams@johnsonmarketing.com to schedule an interview.
Johnson Inc.
201 West Broad St., Suite 600
Richmond, VA 23220
804-644-8515 phone
804-644-0835 facsimile
www.johnsonmarketing.com
The U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid is looking for recent graduates and students nearing graduation to participate in the Federal Career Intern Program (FCIP).
If selected to participate in the Federal Career Intern Program, individuals will be appointed to a full-time entry-level position and are immediately eligible for benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, sick and vacation leave. During the first two years of the internship, participants will be provided with formal training and developmental assignments. Upon completion of the program, participants are eligible for non-competitive conversion to a permanent position.
Starting salaries vary from the levels of GS-5 to GS-9 ($33,269 to $65,531), based on experience, level of education, and academic achievement. Applicants must possess good written and oral communication skills, the ability to analyze and evaluate information, as well as, the ability to follow and accept instructions.
Federal Student Aid’s main goal is to ensure that “all eligible Americans benefit from federal financial assistance.” We accomplish this by offering various grants, loans, and work-study programs in coordination with postsecondary schools. We oversee $391 billion in outstanding student loans, making us one of the largest financial intermediaries in the world. Some of the positions we typically recruit for include:
Accountant: The work involves various developmental assignments in the field of accounting that require the application of well-established accounting principles, theories, concepts, and practices. Basic education requirements to qualify are, a BA/BS degree in accounting or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law.
Management and Program Analyst: The work involves various developmental assignments that require the application of analytical and evaluative skills to assess the effectiveness of programs and/or the efficiency of management operations. This position is very broad and the work can relate to a variety of fields such as business, risk management, data analysis, etc. To qualify on the basis of education, an individual must have a master’s or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D., if related. *A master’s degree is qualifying at the GS-9 level.
Information Technology Specialist: The work involves various developmental assignments in the field of Information Technology. To qualify on the basis of education, an individual must have a BA/BS. Major may be in-computer science, information science, information systems management, mathematics, statistics, operations research, or engineering, or course work that required the development or adaptation of computer programs and systems and provided knowledge equivalent to a major in the computer field.
Contract Specialist: The work involves various developmental assignments concerned with the procurement of supplies, services, construction, or research and development using formal advertising or negotiation procedures; the evaluation of contract price proposals; and the administration or termination and close out of contracts. To qualify on the basis of education, graduate education in one or a combination of the following fields is required: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
Additional Areas of recruitment include positions relating to: Loan Analyst, Training Specialist, Institutional Review Specialist, and Financial Management Specialist.
Additional Requirements:
· Applicants may qualify based on experience. To qualify based on experience, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience, or combination of education and experience.
· Must be a US citizen.
How to Apply:
You must submit a resume or equivalent to be considered. Include at the top of your application, the position(s) for which you are applying. Additionally, the resume should include the following:
· Name
· City and State
· Phone Number with Area Code
· E-mail Address
· Major/Minor
· GPA
· Expected Graduation Date
· Veteran’s Status
· Additionally, applicants must provide a transcript (may be unofficial, but if selected official transcript will be needed)
We will maintain a database of ready referrals, and as vacancies occur, we will contact candidates that match our recruitment needs to set-up interviews. Applications will be retained by the agency for six months, if after six months you have not been selected for a position, and you wish to remain under consideration, you must reapply.
Please e-mail resumes of interested applicants to Beverly.Barnes@ed.gov
Do you know of a high school student who is college-bound and intends to pursue design as a degree in Washington, DC? Or do you know of a college student who is currently enrolled and working toward a degree in design at a school in Washington, DC? Tell them about AIGA DC’s Continuum Fund Scholarship!
Imagine you had everything you needed to share your vision with the world: talent, skill, dedication, desire. Everything, that is, except money. Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships allow young people from minority and economically disadvantaged backgrounds not only to realize their artistic dreams, but also to give back to their communities.
Deadline
The application deadline is April 3, 2009. This is not a postmark deadline - all applications must be received by April 3, 2009.
Application
All applications must be completed in two parts:
STEP 1 is completed online and requires inputting information about yourself and your school, as well as uploading digital images of your work. This part of the application can be found at:
http://www.aiga.org/content.cfm/worldstudio-scholarship
STEP 2 requires filling out and mailing a hard copy of an application form, Worldstudio AIGA Scholarship Application and Guidelines, click to download an Acrobat PDF here:
http://scholarships.worldstudioinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2009_10_WS_AIGA_Scholarships.pdf
Selection and Notification Process
Entries will be evaluated by a jury of creative professionals appointed by Worldstudio Foundation and AIGA. In selecting the winning entries, jurors will consider a number of factors, including: quality of submitted work, financial need, minority status, academic record, recommendations and strength of written statement of purpose. All applicants will be notified via email in late June. Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships will notify schools of financial awards and distribute scholarship monies directly to the institution’s financial aid office in September 2009. Students are required to notify Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships of any change in academic status.
The VCU Career Center wants you as a Career Center Ambassador!
Peer Educator 8/09 – 5/10
VCU Career Center Richmond, VA.
• Serve as a student leader and role model for the University Career Center.
• Enhance communication and public speaking skills through presenting workshops and presentations to student groups.
• Build employer networking skills by participating in career fairs, employer information sessions, and interviews.
• Develop resume and interviewing skills in providing technical assistance to students.
• Be exposed to research and resource materials based on specific majors and industries.
• Commit five to six hours per week to Career Center office hours.
Qualifications:
1. Must be a sophomore or higher.
2. A 2.5 minimum GPA.
3. Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
4. Interpersonal skills are a must.
MUST COMMIT TO SERVE IN THIS POSITION FOR FALL 2009 – SPRING 2010
A competitive scholarship will be offered.
Accepting candidates for the Fall 2009 - Spring 2010 academic year. Send a cover letter of interest, a resume, and two references to Mr. Joseph Lyons @ jllyons@vcu.edu by Monday, March 30, 2008 by 5pm.
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of Media Affairs
For Immediate Release February 26, 2009
President Obama Launches White House Internship Program
President Obama today launched the White House Internship Program for his administration and announced that applications are currently being accepted for the summer of 2009. Those selected to participate in the program will gain valuable job experience and an inside look at the life of White House staff while building leadership skills.
“This program will mentor and cultivate young leaders of today and tomorrow and I’m proud that they will have this opportunity to serve,” said President Obama. “I look forward to working with those that are selected to participate and I want to commend all who apply for their desire to help through public service to forge a brighter future for our country.”
In addition to normal office duties, interns will supplement their learning experience by attending a weekly lecture series hosted by senior White House staff, help at White House social events, and volunteer in community service projects.
The 2009 Summer Internship program runs from May 22nd to August 14th and the submission deadline is March 22, 2009.
Those interested in applying to the White House Internship Program must be:
• US Citizens
• Eighteen years of age on or before the first day of the internship.
• Enrolled in a college or university (2-4 year institution) or must have graduated from college in the past two years.
Interns will be placed in a departmental office for their internship. Below is a list of departments in the Office of the President and the Office of the Vice President where interns could be placed.
White House Department of Scheduling and Advance
The Office of Cabinet Affairs
The White House Communications Department
The White House Office of Public Liaison and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Office of the First Lady
The White House Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA)
The Office of Political Affairs
The Office of Management and Administration
The Offi ce of White House Counsel
The Domestic Policy Council=2 0
The White House Office of Presidential Personnel
Office of the Vice President
More information on the White House Internship Program, including application instructions, can be found at: www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships
THE WHITE HOUSE, February 26, 2009.
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Most employers decreased the number of new college graduates they planned to hire between August and October. Only government as a sector saw a significant increase in hiring expectations, while manufacturing and professional services remain essentially flat during this period of economic turmoil. (Source: Job Outlook 2009)
Find out more:
http://www.naceweb.org/promail/2009/jw_coll021209.htm
C2C
VCU Shuttle Bus to the Richmond Convention Center - at 403 N. 3rd St.
Students can get the bus across from Cabell Library (need ID card). Exit shuttle bus at Marshall St., between 7th and 8th - this stop is BEFORE the bus arrives at MCV. The bus leaves every 15 minutes.
Information Session
Thursday, February 19 at 2PM
Education Abroad Office, Franklin Street Gym, Room 122
e-mail davenportse@vcu.edu or call 827-7882
http://www.international.vcu.edu/abroad/programs/vcu/programdetail/p16.aspx
Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad
On Tuesday, Feb 17, 2009, the Education Abroad Office and the Honors College are having an information session for the Gilman International Scholarship. Federal Pell Grant recipients, studying abroad in the fall of 2009, are encouraged to apply for the scholarship. The information session will be held in the Multipurpose Room 1303 in the Honors College at 12:30pm. For more information, please contact the Education Abroad Office at 827-7882 or abroad@vcu.edu.
If you plan to apply to graduate school, you need every edge possible.
Come to this information session to find out more about the Virginia Tech Undergraduate Summer Research Internship.
See the attached flier for more details.
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Here's an interesting article on how little time most spend on their career development and job search. Don't be one of those people. Use the resources available to you at VCU, now.
http://www.higheredjobs.com/Articles/ArticleDisplay.cfm?ID=81
Join the University Career Center to find out more about how we can help you in this tough job market.
For more details, click here
What: University Career Center, Spring 2009 Career Fair
When: Wednesday, February 4, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: University Student Commons, Check in at the Richmond Salons
Who: Employers from the federal government, the private and non-profit sectors will be attending.
For more information about the Career Fair, and additional events, please see the flier below. Also see the blog entry Spring 2009 Career Fair Registration Information.
The FBI is looking to fill Personnel Security Specialist positions. These positions are open to all majors. .
To find out more details, attend the information session to be held on Thursday, January 29, 2009, from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM in the VCU Student Commons, Virginia A.
On-campus interviews are scheduled for 2/12/08 in the University Career Center.
For more information, call 828-1645.
What's the catch? Turn on your web cam (or schedule an appointment to use the University Career Center's Interview Streatm web cam) go to www.jobidol.com and record your "Interview Idol" session.
It takes just TWO minutes to become ONE step closer to being " Interview Idol." Go to www.jobidol.com for details and enter to win a $50 iTunes gift card!
For questions, call 828-1645.
Check out resources for your part-time job search.
The University Career Center will hold a Part-time Job Fair on Wednesday, January 21,2009 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the VCU Student Commons, Richmond Salons.
Employers from the following fields:
Food Service
Hospitality
Sales
Delivery
Child Care
Tutoring
Customer Service
For questions, call 828-1645.
Crowdworking: Let the Tail Wag the Dog
by Peter Weddle
The potency of using a "long tail" strategy in selling to consumers was first popularized in an October, 2004 article in Wired magazine. Written by Chris Anderson, it urged companies to abandon their conventional focus on selling a small number of popular items and, instead, retool themselves to concentrate on "selling less of more."
Citing the experience of the online bookseller Amazon.com, he argued that the arrival of new technology and the Internet, in particular, changed the dynamics of efficient sales. Unlike traditional bookstores, Amazon makes most of its profits not by selling a huge number of a very small number of best sellers, but by selling a small number of a huge number of much less popular books or what he called "the long tail."
That idea has revolutionized the sales activity in a number of product markets, but it's just as important to how we sell ourselves to others or what we traditionally call our networking in a job search campaign. While networking experts have always encouraged us to network broadly, our actual efforts have been much more constrained. Typically, we network to only a small number of current work associates and friends. In our own inimitable way, we focus on just a handful of our personal "best sellers."
We impose this limitation on ourselves for two reasons:
Reason #1. As with traditional product sellers, we think we're likely to have the best chance of success by focusing on only a small number of the best prospects. Think of your local bookstore. You're much more likely to see a Harry Potter book in the window than one by Peter Weddle because a wizard, alas, is much more likely to generate a sale. The same is true with our networking. We assume that those with whom we are most frequently in contact and those with whom we have most recently interacted are more likely than someone else to yield a connection to a lucrative employment opportunity.
Reason #2. Networking is a time consuming and demanding activity. Traditionally, it has been a one-on-one and very focused kind of interaction, requiring that we stop everything else we are doing. We set up a meeting in someone's office, or we play phone tag with them until we finally connect or we attend an association meeting in the hopes of making a helpful contact. In a society that is hooked on multi-tasking, such an intensely unilateral activity feels like a time hog, so we do as little of it as we think we can get away with.
These views made sense in the 20th Century. There was a logic to them because the Internet had not yet been fully deployed as a means of mass communications. Today however -- in the 21st Century and a widely wired world -- they are as inappropriate as ... well as a quill and parchment are for writing your resume. As the long tail theory envisions, we can now use technology to move our networking from its traditional focus on a small number of recent contacts to much more productive connections with a much larger number of former contacts. I call this approach "crowdworking."
Crowdworking acknowledges and draws its potency from two realities:
Most of us have far more former contacts than we have current ones. In the present, we're limited to (thank goodness) one boss, a small circle of coworkers and a handful of friends and neighbors. In the past, however, we might have had three, four, seven or more bosses; fifteen, twenty-five, fifty-five or more colleagues; and in today's mobile world, hundreds of neighbors and friends. In addition, for many of us, the past also holds connections that we no longer have in the present: former teachers, former classmates, former teammates, and former clubmates. These more numerous and unique past associations -- all of them -- represent the crowd in crowdworking.
The digital divide has all but disappeared. Almost all of us now have access to the Web and as a result, to networking tools that can remove some of the time commitment involved in traditional networking. Here, it's important to make a distinction between social networking -- what occurs at sites like Facebook and MySpace -- and professional networking -- which involves work-related interactions that typically occur on career portals and association Web-sites. The working in crowdworking represents the professional networking that occurs online and thus is able to take advantage of the asynchronous, mass one-to-one communications capability of the Web. It enables you to find and be in touch with former contacts easily, efficiently and on a heretofore unimaginable scale.
Crowdworking does not replace traditional networking. In fact, it is a form of networking that is, at one and the same time, very different from and very similar to its conventional, real world cousin. Think of it as an activity that establishes real relationships through virtual communications that are regular and relevant to all of the recipients. Unlike traditional networking, those virtual communications do not involve meetings, phone calls or other time-consuming activities. You can crowdwork at home while wearing your fuzzy slippers and sipping a glass of merlot. As with traditional networking, on the other hand, crowdworking does involve a commitment to sharing. The Golden Rule of Networking is as simple as it is profound: you must give as good as you get. That's as true on the Web as it is in the real world. If you want others to be helpful to you, then you must first be helpful to them by sharing your knowledge and contacts in your online as well as your offline communications.
There's an old saying that you shouldn't let the tail wag the dog. It was a way of telling us that the best results come from focusing on what's most important and not on what first catches our eye. Ironically, the best way to achieve that objective in today's world, however, is exactly the opposite of that old axiom. To achieve the best results in our networking, we should ensure that the dog is wagged by the tail -- the long tail of our former connections in the world of work. That's the crowd that gives modern networking its power.
Peter Weddle is a renowned author and commentator in the fields of human resources and career services.
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Study Abroad Funding Forum
The Education Abroad Office is having an information session regarding financial aid, VCU scholarships, and national scholarships for studying abroad. A study abroad advisor, financial aid counselor, and Jeff Wing, the National Scholarship Coordinator, will be presenting at this information session. Come with questions and comments regarding financing your study abroad. Students interested in finding alternative ways to fund their study abroad experience should attend the session on Thursday November 20 from 11am-12pm in the Commons VA Room C & D. For more information please contact abroad@vcu.edu or 804-827-7882.
Here is a sample of some of the latest opportunities that may be of interest to Mass Communications, English or Public Administration Majors.
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Internship Opportunities
Marketing Intern | Jewett Automation
Marketing Internship Opportunity (Unpaid) | Amp Agency
Internships and Scholarships | Institute for Humane Studies
Internships Abroad | ICE Menlo
Marketing Intern | Nexus Direct
Sports Marketing Unpaid Internship | DMB Sports Group, Inc.
Marketing Internship | VA Asset Management, LLC
Full-time Opportunities
Community Manager | American Cancer Society
(including Public Administration Majors).
Don't have a Rams Recruiting Account? Visit the University Career Center @ 907 Floyd Ave., Student Commons, Room 143 to sign up.
The Institute for Humane Studies @ George Mason University is looking for excellent writers with a passion for liberty and are interested in gaining experience in radio, broadcast, or print journalism. Formal Journalism training is not required.
Benefits include:
Eight-week paid reporting internship
Stipend, travel provided
Professional career training and mentoring
Past placements include 20/20, Orange County Register, MSNBC, CNN, New York Sun.
Deadline:
Summer Application Deadline:
January 31,2009.
Building An International Profile
The Education Abroad Office and the Career Center are pleased to offer a unique opportunity for students to begin developing an international profile. The importance of international experiences in today’s global society will be discussed at this session. Students interested in increasing job opportunities and/or working internationally should attend this session to receive resume building tips, information on global corporations that collaborate with VCU, and internship information. This information session is ideal for students interested in developing essential skills that are needed in today’s work place. Topics such as interning abroad, working abroad, studying abroad, and scholarships will be covered during this session. This event will take place on Tuesday, November 18 from 11am-12pm in the Commons Forum Room. For more information please contact Nasha Lewis at nlewis7@vcu.edu or 804-827-7882.
The faculty and students of the School of World Studies and the Office of International Education invite you to join them for
It's a Small Mosque, Temple, and Church...after All
by
R. Andrew Chesnut, PhD,
Bishop Walter F. Sullivan Chair in Catholic Studies
Monday, Nov. 10 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Richmond Salon I-II
Reception immediately following.
It takes just two minutes to become "Interview Idol." Enter to win a $50 iTunes gift card!
Go to http://vcu.jobidol.com/ to get started!
A strong resume get you the interview. A strong interview helps you LAND THE JOB.
Try this free interview service for students, Interview Stream. Make sure that your interview isn't scary.
Each year, the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi awards 50 grants of $1000 each to deserving students nationwide.
Visit the Society’s website to access all writeable applications and included materials- http://www.phikappaphi.org/Web/Scholarships/studyabroad.html.
Who is eligible?
1. The competition is open to all undergraduates in all fields of study.
2. You must be enrolled at an institution that has an active Phi Kappa Phi chapter (VCU has a chapter) and must have a cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
3. You must have earned at least 30 and no more than 90 semester hours of academic credit as of February 11, 2009.
4. You must provide a letter of acceptance to an accredited study abroad program as part of your application.
5. Your study abroad experience must begin between May 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010.
6. You must have at least two semesters (or equivalent) remaining in residence at your home institution after completing the study abroad experience.
How do I apply?
To obtain and submit a Study Abroad Application Packet, go to
PhiKappaPhi.org and complete the application.
Submit the application and all required supporting material by February 11, 2009, to: studyabroad@PhiKappaPhi.org
Mailing Address- Study Abroad Grant
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
7576 Goodwood Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Grant recipients will be announced by May 2009.
Check out the new University Career Center Podcast, Project Career Fair.
Project Career Fair from VCU Communications on Vimeo.
CIA Information Session
Richmond Salons I and II
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
October 1, 2008
The CIA is open to all majors. Students majoring in general business, accounting, finance, engineering, Humanities and Sciences, criminal justice, homeland security and emergency services, and the School of the Arts are encouraged to attend. Fluency in a foreign language is a plus!
US citizenship is required for employment.
CRITICAL LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR
INTENSIVE SUMMER INSTITUTES
Sponsored by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the Council of American Overseas Research Centers(CAORC), the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program will offer intensive summer language institutes overseas in eleven critical need foreign languages for summer 2009. The CLS Program was launched in 2006 to offer intensive overseas study in the critical need foreign languages of Arabic, Bangla/Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, Turkish and Urdu. In 2007, Chinese, Korean, Persian, and Russian institutes were added along with increased student capacity in the inaugural language institutes. In 2009, Azerbaijani will be offered at the intermediate and advanced levels.
The CLS Program provides fully-funded seven to ten week group-based intensive language instruction and extensive cultural enrichment experiences held overseas at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels (beginning not offered for Azerbaijani, Chinese, Persian or Russian) for U.S. citizen undergraduate, Master’s and Ph.D. students. 2009 program details will be updated by early fall, and 2008 CLS Institute locations and information may be found under Program Details.
The CLS Program is part of the National Security Language Initiative (NSLI), a U.S. government interagency effort to expand dramatically the number of Americans studying and mastering critical need foreign languages. Students of diverse disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply. Former CLS participants have applied with various academic backgrounds including business, engineering, law, science, medicine, social sciences and humanities. The CLS Program does not have any government service requirement upon completion, however, it is expected that participants will continue to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period and later apply their critical language skills in their future academic and professional careers.
The 2009 application is now open!
The deadline for submitting your on-line application is Friday, November 14, 2008.
Your letters of reference and transcript(s) need to be postmarked by Friday, November 14, 2008.
Eligibility:
All applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a U.S. degree-granting program at the undergraduate or graduate level.*
Current undergraduate students must have completed at least one year of general college course-work by program start date (one year is defined as two semesters or three quarters).
Please see program details for more information on language pre-requisites for individual institutes.
Students in all disciplines including business, engineering, science, the social sciences and humanities are encouraged to apply.
The U.S. Department of State and CAORC welcome all eligible applications and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or handicap condition.
*Only current graduate students or graduating seniors are eligible to apply to the summer 2009 Persian institute.
Grant benefits: All program costs are covered for participants. This includes travel between the student's US home city and program location, pre-departure orientation costs, applicable visa fees, room, board, group-based intensive language instruction, program-sponsored travel within country, and all entrance fees for program activities. Note: U.S. passport fees will not be paid by the scholarship. Selected applicants must have a U.S. passport valid through 2010 with at least two blank visa pages by early March 2009. Please plan in advance to avoid visa delays.
Serve. Communicate. Inspire.
These are just a few words to describe what majors in English, mass communications, public administration and urban studies majors can achieve through their studies and work. This blog offers tips and announces opportunities to help you do just that.
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Career Fair URL (Students):
http://vcu.erecruiting.com/stu/cf_details?fhnd=3417
When, Where, How Long
Fall 2008 Career Fair: University Student Commons
Wednesday, October 8 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
What's In It For You?
You will have the opportunity to interact with employers to discuss job opportunities. The Career Fair will be focused on providing job opportunities for students in a variety of majors including liberal arts, business, and engineering. Employers will recruit from the Richmond Salons, Commonwealth Ballroom, the Virginia Rooms, and the James River Terrace. Please come prepared with your resume. Professional dress is required.
What We Need You to Do First
You are asked to sign up on Rams Recruiting Calendar. Registration will begin Friday, September 12, 2008.
What You Need to Be Ready
Career Fair Preparation Week:
Bring your lunch, the soft drinks are on us!
Resume Writing Presentation
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
12pm-1pm:
Richmond Salon III & IV
Student Commons, 2nd floor
Worried about making sure your resume is in tip-top shape? Haven't even started a resume? Come to this presentation where the basics, as well as the fine-tuning, of resume writing will be discussed.
Career Fair Fashion Show & Preparation Workshop
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
12pm-1pm:
Richmond Salons III & IV
Student Commons, 2nd floor
Learn what NOT to wear at the Career Fair and how to present yourself to employers to make a winning impression.
Resume Express:
Thursday, October 2, 2007
Friday, October 3, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
11am-4pm
University Career Center, Room 143
Student Commons , 1st floor
Bring the final draft of your resume to have a quick review!
*We strongly suggest reading & applying the information in the resume writing guideline packet before attending. Visit our web site and look under "Resources." http://www.students.vcu.edu/careers/jobs/
Contact akaroche@vcu.edu if you have questions.
What do the following have in common?
- A CO-OP or internship (Earn While You Learn)
http://www.students.vcu.edu/careers/co-op/
- Full-time job after graduation
- Graduate school, assistantship or scholarship application
The answers are that applying for them all require that you capture attention and convince the reader that you are a strong candidate.
Here are some tools to help you stand out. In a good way.
http://www.students.vcu.edu/careers/jobs/
Are you looking for a fun way to get out of the classroom and get valuable writing experience (and samples) all for course credit?
Then spend a semester writing for Richmond.com as an editorial intern.
Richmond.com is currently looking for interns to assist in the editorial department during the fall semester. Interns are expected to work at least 8 hours a week (10 preferred for 150 hours or 3 course credits), during which they will have the opportunity to contribute stories to the website, as well as assist in administrative duties.
Richmond.com offers a fun, laidback work environment, making it the perfect way to dip your toe into the regimented world of 9 to 5 office culture without the emotional trauma of corporate America.
Interested students should send a resume and up to three writing samples to karri.peifer@corp.richmond.com.
The mission of Sports Backers is to “maximize the community benefits of sports tourism.” This mission is accomplished by focusing on creating, attracting and improving significant sporting events, serving as a catalyst in the development and utilization of sports facilities, and aiding area youth through sports outreach programs.
Sports Backers-owned events include the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k, the SunTrust Richmond Marathon, the U.S. Army 3 on 3 Summer Hoops, the McDonald’s Cross Country Festival at Maymont, the Cougar 7 v 7 Field Hockey Tournament, the James River Adventure Games and the CAA Youth Basketball Tournament. In addition, we produce a number of one-time events and provide a wide array of support and services to over 30 events throughout the year.
These activities and programs strengthen the economy, provide health benefits to participants and make the region a more desirable place to live.
Sports Backers has two Event Management internship positions available per term. Terms follow Fall, Spring and Summer seasons.
Schedules are as follows:
Fall internships run September through December
Interviews will begin August 14th, 2008.
Currently accepting applications.
Spring internships run January through the May
Interviews will begin December 1st, 2008.
Summer internships run May through August
Interviews will begin April 1st, 2008.
Internship Job Description:
• Aid in the distribution of marketing and promotional materials;
• Assist full-time staff with event planning and day-to-day operations;
• Manage projects for events and serve on the event committee;
• Assist in writing and producing articles for Sports Backers Quarterly and other local publications that create event awareness;
• Assist with projects in the areas of marketing, event development and sponsorship/development as needed.
Work Hours – If the student is receiving college credit for the internship, the college or university will determine work hours for the student, up to 40 hours per week. Sports Backers staff is flexible in terms of exact work hours, yet requires that a schedule be agreed upon in advance. Due to the nature of our events, work on weekends and evenings will be required.
Compensation – Sports Backers offers interns an hourly wage, based on experience. Interns will be paid bi-monthly and will not receive overtime pay.
Supervision – The Director of Event Production serves as the acting supervisor for the internship program. This is a professional atmosphere and interns will be expected to act in a professional manner when dealing with staff, clients, participants and volunteers.
For more information on Sports Backers Internship Program, please contact:
Lisa Randolph
Director of Event Production
Sports Backers
100 Avenue of Champions, Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23230
lisa@sportsbackers.org
Study Abroad Fall Fair
The annual Study Abroad Fall Fair will take place on Wednesday, September 17 from 10 a.m. - 2 a.m. outside the Commons, under a tent in the Plaza. There will be door prizes including gift certificates and an iPod Shuffle will be given away! Music, free giveaways, and information on study abroad…be there!
The event is sponsored by the Office of International Education.
Contact the Office of International Education at:
Education Abroad
916 W. Franklin St. • P.O. Box 843043 • Richmond, VA 23284-3043 • USA
Phone: (804) 828-8471 • Fax: (804) 828-2552
E-mail: abroad@vcu.edu
It can be a tough decision. Should you continue looking for a summer internship or Cooperative Education (Co-op) position, or pack it up and head for the beach?
The answer is that it depends. Here are some questions to think about:
Is it too late?
Most on-going internship or Co-op programs have deadlines according to the semester start date. For summer, employers' deadlines may be as early as February; July for fall; and November for spring. The dates and months vary, so check employer web sites for updated information.
If you plan to receive credit for an internship from the School of Mass Communications, make sure that you meet course deadlines for MASC 493.
Also keep in mind that there is usually more competition for summer internships, as students believe its more manageable for their schedules.
If I've missed these deadlines, should I bother?
Yes. There are always other opportunities, even if you do not plan to receive academic credit.
Employers have changing hiring needs, especially for Cooperative Education, so there can be openings at any point in the year. Check with your career consultant in the University Career Center and your professors about new opportunities. Visit Rams Recruiting for the latest positions. The School of Mass Communications maintains blogs on their web site as well.
Am I ready?
Do you have a resume? Ok, the next question is, do you have a resume that can convince an employer that they should hire you? There is a Catch-22 when applying for internships: you have to have experience to get experience.
Tips to help you overcome this barrier include: writing your resume so that it lists and describes coursework and projects within your major ; highlight student organization leadership and involvement; and list accomplishments, rather than just duties at unrelated jobs.
If you have not begun taking some of your major courses, and do not have much organizational involvement or leadership, you need to begin resume building with these.
What about the fall or spring?
It can be a juggling act trying to fit classes in based on when they are offered and trying to graduate in four years.
If you are considering Richmond-area internships, consider taking a lighter load (12-credits for full-time) and work between 10-20 hours per week in the internship.
If you are applying for internships outside of Richmond, especially for coveted slots with national media and other organizations, consider that one of the benefits of applying for an internship in the fall or spring is that there will probably be fewer students eager to put their studies on hold. One word of caution: make sure that you are competitive for such internships, that is, you have the GPA, work and/or leadership experience that they are seeking.
The bottom line is that you should start planning one to two semesters ahead. Maybe you won't graduate in four years if you complete one or two strong internship or Co-op opportunities.
In that case, ask yourself one more question.
Does it matter that I graduated within four years, if I don't have a competitive resume?
The answer to that one is no.
For additional information, contact akaroche@vcu.edu.
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