Check out our University Career Center Guides:
Resume Writing
http://www.students.vcu.edu/careers/docs/ResumeWritingGuidelines.pdf
Cover Letters and More
http://www.students.vcu.edu/careers/docs/JobSearchCorrespondence.pdf
Curriculum Vitae Writing
http://www.students.vcu.edu/careers/docs/CurriculumVitae.pdf
Professional Portfolios
http://www.students.vcu.edu/careers/docs/ProfessionalPortfolios.pdf
The Children's Museum of Richmond, a not-for-profit organization, exists to inspire every child's potential by appealing to his/her natural capacity for curiosity, exploration and learning.
Job Title : Photographer Assistant or Sales
Location : Legendary Santa - Santa Land @ CMoR
Start Date : November 28th
End Date : December 24th
Openings : 6-8
Classification : PartTime
Responsibilities Include:
Maintain a cheerful and pleasant demeanor with all guests
Verify and deliver correct photos to customers
Receive and process picture orders
Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
Communicate with the video recorder and photographer about selected picture options through headset in a professional manner
Dollars : $7.75/hr
Schedule : Shifts available 8am-8pm times vary
Required : Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Job Description : The Legendary Santa experience relies on several staff members in Santa Land to ensure that the process is enjoyable for children and families. Positions available in Santa Land include Photographer Assistant and Sales.
To apply:
Contact Katy O'Brien, Assistant Director of Marketing & Guest Services at kobrien@c-mor.org or by phone at 804-474-7007.
The Children's Museum of Richmond, a not-for-profit organization, exists to inspire every child's potential by appealing to his/her natural capacity for curiosity, exploration and learning.
JobTitle : Snow Queen or Elf
Location : Legendary Santa - Santa Land @ CMoR
StartDate : November 28th
EndDate : December 24th
Openings : 3-5
Classification : PartTime
JobDescription : The Legendary Santa experience relies on several staff members in Santa Land to ensure that the process is enjoyable for children and families. The characters in Santa Land are an integral part of the Legendary Santa experience. Character Positions within Santa Land include the Snow Queen and Elf.
Responsibilities Include:
Greet children in a pleasant manner
Maintain and excited and cheerful demeanor at all times
Must remain in character at all times while on stage
Must wear the character costume provided by the Children's Museum
Must be comfortable speaking to small children and large groups
Dollars : $10.75/hr
Hours : various
Schedule : Shifts available 8am-8pm times vary
Citizenry : US Citizens/Permanent Residents
Required : Must be able to sit up straight for long periods of time.
To apply:
Contact Katy O'Brien, Assistant Director of Marketing & Guest Services at kobrien@c-mor.org or by phone at 804-474-7007.
The Community Mediation Center, Hampton Roads only non-profit mediation center and the United Way’s 2006 Agency of the Year provides education and services that increase the capabilities of families, youth, individuals, organizations, businesses and communities to more effectively resolve, reduce and prevent conflict. CMC, based in Norfolk and conveniently located near I-64 and Tidewater Drive, serves the entire Hampton Roads region.
Positions Available: CMC is actively recruiting an AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer position which is equivalent to one-year staff positions (possibly renewable). These positions are ideally suited for recent undergraduate, graduate, law school graduates, career switchers, or retirees, who are seeking a uniquely enriching community building experience, and those seeking a career change. The position is for a full time Youth Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities:
Youth Program Coordinator: to develop and deliver conflict resolution, restorative justice, peer mediation and bullying and harassment prevention programs in local schools; engage community-based partners in program implementation; provide training and mediation services; and help recruit, train, and develop diverse volunteers to further support school conflict resolution programs. Some evenings and weekends required. Must have reliable transportation. Successful candidate will be a self-starter, outgoing, organized, and an independent worker.
Benefits: Full-time position that offers a living stipend of $380 bi-weekly, plus an education award of $4,275/year that can be used for college loans or tuition for other degrees. Successful applicants may select a $1,200 cash payment in lieu of the education benefit. ACV provides pre-service training with all expenses paid, medical coverage, 10 days personal leave, 10 days medical leave, and one week emergency leave. There are also some child care benefits. There are restrictions about taking outside employment or participating in school while serving as an ACV. The CMC offers free mediator certification to ACVs.
Availability: Recruitment for this position begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Anticipated hire date late January/early Feburary, 2009.
Send resume & cover letter to Kim Humphrey at 757-480-2777 ext. 250 (phone), 531-9423 (fax), or to KimberleeH@ConflictCrushers.org. Visit our website at www.ConflictCrushers.org.
What's an Apple Campus Representative?
An iPod wearing, concert throwing, iTunes giving, music blasting, MacBook toting, savvy talking, iMovie editing, pavement pounding, iLife living, iPhone using, student sales and marketing guru.
Sound like anyone you know?
If it sounds like you, apply now at campusreps.apple.com
Dollars : 10/hr
Hours : 15
What could be better than getting paid on YOUR performance? At our company, we let you decide how much you make! We currently have immediate openings for energetic and enthusiastic Outside Sales Representatives. No evenings, weekends or overnight travel required!! Awesome opportunity for individuals looking to start a career in sales! We are one of the top 25 rising GREEN companies in Hampton Roads. Due to the dramatic increase in awareness and demand for energy saving products we are adding several sales representatives to our sales force in the Hampton Roads area.
Men and women who possess the following are encouraged to apply:
• College degree
• Career-oriented & entrepreneurial-minded
• Professionalism with strong business acumen
• Enjoy sales, account management and building rapport with customers
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
We are a well-established company headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA. With over 25 years of service to the Hampton Roads area, we offer:
• Outstanding earnings potential
• Qualified leads & established accounts
• Ongoing incentive and bonus programs
• Major medical /dental / vision insurance
• 401K with company contribution
• Auto Allowance program
• Flexible hours, no evenings, weekends or overnight travel required
Preferred Method of Application:
Email Employer Contact, Through RamsRecruiting
Contact Information:
Chris Carpenter | Vice President
873 Seahawk Circle
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452
United States of America
Email: chrisjr@independentlighting.com
"My opportunities… limitless."
At Freddie Mac, you'll play a key role in our nation's economy as you make home possible. A leader in the secondary mortgage market, Freddie Mac has made home ownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable for over 50 million families across America.
The Associate Program in the division of Operations & Technology at Freddie Mac is an opportunity for you to experience first-hand what it's like to work in an IT environment at a large financial organization. During the program, you'll work on critical projects in a variety of different areas, all of which have a direct impact on our ability to achieve our goals. You'll be given unbelievable opportunities to take on new and interesting challenges, and in the process you'll gain valuable experience to take with you as you begin your career. In addition, you'll be part of our mission to make housing in America more affordable – thereby touching the lives of people across the nation.
"Explore several different areas before deciding on your focus…"
The Associate Program in Business Technology means you'll spend your first 18 months at Freddie Mac rotating through different areas of IT. Approximately every six months, you'll move on to another position. You might spend your first six months as a programmer, your second six months as a tester, and your third as a database administrator. Above all, you'll be focused on learning Freddie Mac's technological needs and developing new systems to meet those needs. During this process, you'll gain vast amounts of knowledge and experience that will prepare you for a future in technology.
"It's a very strong mentoring environment…"
One of the biggest focuses of the Associate Program is on learning and development. As a result, you'll constantly be involved in new training activities designed to give you in-depth, hands-on experience. In addition, you'll collaborate with some of the most talented individuals in financial technology, all of whom are ready and willing to teach you what they know and give you advice about your future. At the end of the program, you'll sit down with department managers to determine the best direction for your career, and where your talents will be the most beneficial.
"You'll be able to build a strong network and team…"
Freddie Mac is a collaborative environment where teamwork is part of the natural way of doing things. One of the benefits of a rotation program is that you'll be able to develop a very strong peer network across various areas of our division. As a result, you'll always feel like you have support and encouragement from those around you. Because Freddie Mac employees are united by our mission of making home possible, they are eager to help each other and do whatever it takes to make sure that mission is achieved.
"There's a range of activities to get involved and help others…"
At Freddie Mac, our employees rally behind our mission and are proud that what they are doing will help more people become homeowners. Not only are they contributing through the work they do every day, but they are also given many opportunities to donate their time and effort through volunteer work. Whether it's through Habitat for Humanity or at a local shelter, they always know they are making an impact that is truly appreciated.
The candidates we seek must have…
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, IS, Business Administration, Liberal Arts, or related discipline
• Exceptional quantitative, analytical and leadership skills
• Previous intern experience
• Strong interest in pursuing a challenging career in technology
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Ability to begin full-time employment by January 12, 2009 or June 29, 2009.
The hired candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without an employer-sponsored petition for a visa, such as an H-1B visa. Freddie Mac does not intend to file any visa applications in connection with this opening.
Freddie Mac is an equal opportunity employer who firmly supports and recognizes the value of diversity.
To apply, visit www.freddiemaccampus.jobs.
Visit: http://vcu.jobidol.com FIRST.
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We have an exciting opportunity available for a motivated Administrative Assistant for our Glen Allen, VA office. This position will serve Central Virginia.
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
• Provides customer service to staff in region/department in regards to ordering, processing of work requests, and special needs.
• Provides administrative support to Regional field offices or Department as necessary for the efficient and effective day-to-day operations.
• Effectively researches, collects, organize and disseminate information in a timely fashion.
• Prepares correspondence, memos, reports and other written materials.
• Assists office volunteers in office-related tasks.
• Assists in creating documents and materials utilizing Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes as well as other databases specific to the Division.
• Answers phone inquiries and routes calls to appropriate staff.
• Prepares simple analyses of requested information or data.
• Follows procedures for tracking projects to ensure completion.
• Ensures all communication to both internal and external customers is conducted in a professional manner.
• Assists with the recruitment and training of office volunteers as requested.
• Processes all income per ACS Guidelines.
• Ensures invoices are processed in a timely manner.
• Alerts facilities management when appropriate to ensure facilities are maintained.
• Maintains petty cash as necessary
• Assists with meeting logistics and operations.
• Makes business based decisions; maintains complete and updated files and records in accordance with standards of the Division, submits timely and accurate reports; meets timelines, follows through; apprises supervisor of status; provides viable & innovative solutions to problems; attends meetings/trainings, adheres to approved policy/procedure, represents the organization in a professional manner.
• Maintains and orders adequate inventory of American Cancer Society materials as requested.
• Ensures the memorial program procedures adhere to ACS guidelines.
• Ensures all safety guidelines and emergency procedures are followed according to ACS guidelines.
• Processes requests for ACS literature and materials in a timely fashion.
• Assist the public with requests for wigs, prostheses, bras and other patient service materials as necessary.
• Proactively and assertively addresses issues as they arise.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
• High School graduate with a minimum of two years of administrative work experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with staff team, volunteers, other organizations, Community leaders and the public at large.
• Intermediate skills on Windows-based PC and Microsoft applications.
• Reliable transportation required
Other Desirable Qualifications:
• Knowledge of general accounting principles preferred.
• Ability to proofread for accuracy
• Good Organizational Skills
Division:
South Atlantic Division
Preferred Method of Application:
Through Employer Website
http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_acs/external/search.do
And search Job ID #: 3595
The HUB-BUB Artist-in-Residence Program provides three pre-professional and emerging young visual artists and one creative writer the opportunity to "live free and create" for 11-months in downtown Spartanburg, SC.
Each artist is provided with a large studio apartment that is located above The Showroom (HUB-BUB's gallery and performance space) and a bi-monthly stipend of $300 in exchange for 15-20 hours a week of work helping out with HUB-BUB duties and getting involved in community based art projects. HUB-BUB duties include setting up and bartending for concerts, keeping a regular HUB-BUB blog, hanging art shows, helping with fundraisers, assisting in gallery maintenance and more. Community projects may include collaborating with other local non-profits, initiating community art projects, participating in open-to-the-public studio time and other creative charity work. Residents will also be encouraged to donate a piece of work to HUB-BUB for archival purposes. The writer-in-residence additionally will serve as an apprentice with the award-winning Hub City Writers Project, an independent press and literary arts organization.
All residents will be between the ages of 20 and 35 upon application. The ideal candidates for this program are challenging, progressive artists who are self-directed, motivated, and passionate about creating new art. Our facilities will limit certain applicants like welders, potters, and glass artists who require excessive space or special tools.
The live/work spaces will be best suited to artists who work in genres which do not require major equipment, such as (but not limited to) painters, bookmakers, paper artists, filmmakers and computer artists. Photographers are welcome to apply; however there is no dark-room facility in the complex. Artists are responsible for all equipment that they do require (ie. Film artists must provide editing equipment, etc.).
The artists will have an opportunity to showcase and sell their work in our gallery space during their stay, with special gala events highlighting both their existing work at the beginning of their residency and their new work at the end of it.
The next residency will begin June 1, 2009 and to end April 30, 2010. Each residence is worth approximately $20,000, as all Artists-in-Residence will have rent and utilities underwritten for the full 11 months plus be paid a stipend for their work with either HUB-BUB.COM or The Hub City Writers Project.
Division:
Non-Profit Arts
Preferred Method of Application:
Mail
Contact Information:
Alix Refshauge | Director Artists-in-Residence Program
149 S. Daniel Morgan Ave. Suite 2
Spartanburg , South Carolina
Here are some helpful PROFESSIONAL networking sites that may help increase your exposure in the job market.
As always, still look for:
Job/Career Fairs and Community Events
BUT get out on the web and market yourself as well with sites like:
LinkedIn (tips to use --http://blog.linkedin.com/blog/2007/07/ten-ways-to-use.html)
Ecademy
There are plenty of resources out there, but use caution and be careful.
Read these articles for helpful tips:
http://career-advice.monster.com/career-networking/Seven-Tips-for-Social-Networking-On/home.aspx
http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/career_and_jobs/graduate_management/article3402745.ece
Warschawski, a branding, marketing and public relations agency in Baltimore, MD, is in need of an intern for our Creative Design Department! Work with the nation's Best Small Agency of the Year through an exciting internship opportunity. Preferred candidates will have experience in both design and programming and should be proficient in .php or .asp. Knowledge of and ability to work in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), SVN or CVS code, javascript, flash/actionscript, MySQL, CSS, XML, Linux environment and social media applications are a plus. Most importantly, we're looking for candidates who are confident, willing to learn and have an inquisitive nature and an entrepreneurial spirit. Applicants should also possess a continued willingness to learn throughout their tenure at Warschawski.
The three-month program is full-time, requiring 40 hours per week. This is an unpaid position; however, we do offer the opportunity for college credit. Based on your performance, Warschawski may offer continued employment opportunities upon the completion of the program. For more information about Warschawski, our work or our clients, please visit www.warschawski.com.
Preferred Method of Application:
Email Employer Contact
Contact Information:
Jess Jankoviak | Junior Associate
1501 Sulgrave Ave.
Suite 350
Baltimore, Maryland 21209
Email: jess.jankoviak@warschawski.com
Desired Major/Concentration:
Advertising-Mass Communications, BUS-Marketing, Communication Design, Computer Science, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Mass Communications, Public Relations-Mass Communications
The Detroit Free Press offers some of the best internships in the business. Free Press interns do professional-level work in a demanding, yet supportive newsroom. We are seeking interns for editing, design, graphics, photography and writing on the metro desk, in features, business and sports. We pay $541 a week.
To apply, please submit:
-A Resume
-Six work samples (20 for visual journalists)
-Three references we may contact
-A letter that says what you'd like to do on your internship
Deadline: December 1, 2008
Julie Topping
Managing Editor
Detroit Free Press
615 W. Lafayette Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48266
Sales Training Program
Everything we see . . . most of what we do . . . and much of what we feel is touched by light. Managing the effects of light is what great lighting is all about. Lightolier has been committed to lighting that makes a difference for people and business. More than just hardware, Lightolier delivers the magic and impact of lighting. How we accomplish this is through a unique blend of people, expertise and a drive for excellence and innovation.
Lightolier, a Philips brand name, is headquartered in Fall River, Massachusetts with manufacturing and sales offices throughout North America. For over 104 years, Lightolier has developed state-of-the-art educational programs to help its employees grow and succeed in a highly competitive industry. We create an environment where people excel and lead the industry in innovative design, breakthrough technology and continued success.
We are proud of our dynamic sales training program designed to prepare the employee with the knowledge and skills to be successful! Step-by-step, we partner with you to ensure you receive the education needed to begin an exciting career with Lightolier.
If you want to sell state-of-the-art products . . . become part of an innovative environment full of energy, passion and drive for continued excellence . . . and be a member of a team that makes a difference . . . then we want to speak to you!
As a member of the Sales Training program, the trainee will participate in an extensive 6-8 month training program (classroom and field sales) designed to prepare the individual for a successful position as a Lightolier sales representative.
The training includes:
• Lighting systems technology
• Lighting applications for commercial, retail and residential specifications
• Development of effective oral, written and visual presentation skills
• Sales skills, time management skills and presentation skills development
• Negotiation skills development
• Preparation for NCQLP lighting certification
Requirements:
• Successful completion of a bachelor degree program (business, marketing, sales or related area preferred)
• Sales experience or knowledge preferably in a technical area
• Excellent communication skills, organizational skills and a proven ability to interact well with others
• Must be able to relocate within the continental United States
These positions will become available in late spring 2009 and are available throughout the continental United States.
Visit us at www.lightolier.com
Please apply to:
Lightolier, 631 Airport Rd., Fall River, MA 02720; fax: (508) 646-3357 or online: llavoie@lightolier.com
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to building a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Richmond, Virginia is currently seeking to fill the permanent part-time position of Music/Choir Director. This is a twenty hour a week ministerial position, and offers full benefits as well as a lay pension plan. The ideal candidate will lead Sunday music, direct both the adult and children�s choir (including hand bells), continue to offer occasional musical alternatives and work closely with the rector in managing and maintaining the integrity of the liturgy. We also seek a person who works well in community, has a sense of humor and enjoys creativity. (Please note that our organ is a beautiful hand crafted Heissler instrument with manual stops).
All resumes should be sent directly to:
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Attention: Music Director Search
1214 Wilmer Ave.
Richmond, VA 23227
-OR- email your resume to: frjohn.west@verizon.net
Creativity / Commerce / Culture
Fall 2008
VCU Brandcenter Friday Forum
Oct. 24, 11 am – 12:30 pm, VCU Student Commons Theater, 901 Floyd Ave.
Bruce Flohr
Principal, GreenLight Media
Bruce will be the first person to tell you that the music industry isn’t in shambles. Truth be told, the record industry is in dire need of modernization, but the music industry has never been stronger. After wearing half a dozen hats in the music game, Bruce brings a wealth of experience to bear at GreenLight Media in the creation of content and marketing programs stemming from the roster of Red Light Management
and ATO Records artists.
Bruce’s music experience stems from a position as the Music Director for KCPR College
Radio, while at the same time serving as on air talent for KZOZ. At RCA Records, as Head of Rock Promotions, he worked closely with the Cowboy Junkies, Stone Roses, and Michael Penn. Then, as Sr. VP of A&R and Marketing, he signed artists such as Dave Matthews Band, Foo Fighters and Lit. After 16 years with RCA, Bruce left Los Angeles to join Coran Capshaw’s Red Light Management and ATO Records in Charlottesville, VA to play a vital role in the management of Dave Matthews Band, O.A.R., and Robert Randolph and The Family Band, in addition to more than 50 other acts. As a partner in ATO Records, he has signed to the label such talented artists as Jem and Gomez.
Steve Bender
Partner, Director of Content Strategy, GreenLight Media
Steve is a young planning vet, having held planning director posts at Chiat\Day in Los Angeles and McCann-Erickson SF before joining GreenLight Media as the director
of content strategy. His planning roles have been broad and deep, repositioning Taylor Made Golf to premiere players, integrating Honda into youth culture, articulating
a new design language for Infiniti, and using Microsoft’s powers for good.
Steve brings a planner’s sensibility and tool box to GreenLight, designing marketing programs for brands in music and entertainment.
Topic / GreenLight Media: The convergence of marketing and entertainment
Descriptor / There’s a vanishing point in which the world’s iconic brands will become their own media. With every brief, marketers are faced with a fundamental question — is your plan to interrupt what people are interested in, or BE what people are interested in? GreenLight creates content for the latter, developing marketing programs that walk that razor’s edge between marketing and entertainment. While bringing a little rock & roll vibe to marketing.
Graphics Coordinator/Preflight/Mac Operator needed in the Richmond area.
Additional skills preferably include some packaging experience and basic offset/flexo printing knowledge.
IMMEDIATE NEED.
Drug testing required.
The pay on this position is $12-$14/hr This is a Full time position.
If you are interested, please email me at ejwaterman@vcu.edu with your resume.
Calypso Studios, is a manufacturer for jewelry and fashion accessories.
We are looking for a product support person who is knowledgeable in design and graphics. Computer skills a must. This is a full time position.
If you know of someone who would be interested in applying for this position, please have them contact me. They may also email a resume to: manufrepsales@gmail.com
Lisa D'Angelo
Customer Service/Inside Sales/Rep-Product Support
Lawrence Marketing Group/Calypso Studios
804-897-6300
Priority is being given to performing arts majors. See website.
http://www.footprintsrecruiting.com/china-language-school-teaching-jobs-475.php
Or read below
Employer : Footprints Recruiting
Web : www.footprintsrecruiting.com
FirstName : Melissa
LastName : Faraguna
Email : careers@footprintsrecruiting.com
Telephone : (604)-677-6556
Address : 500-55 Water St.
City : Vancouver
State : BC
Zipcode1 : V6B 1A1
CompanyDescription : Footprints Recruiting is the world's largest ESL employment agency. Our mission is simple; place great teachers in great teaching opportunities.
Whether you're looking for your first teaching job overseas or if you're an experienced teacher looking for your next teaching job abroad, we have a great selection of teaching opportunities available
JobTitle : TEACH ENGLISH FOR DISNEY
Location : Shanghai, China
StartDate : 02/15/2009
EndDate : 02/15/2011
Openings : 10
Classification : FullTime
JobDescription : Footprints Recruiting is proud to be the exclusive recruiter for Disney English.
The magic, the fun, the colors and the success of Walt Disney has come alive in the ESL world at Disney English - Shanghai! If you are looking for a position with top-notch resources and curriculum, and of course a little magic, then working for Disney English is the job for you. Not only will you have the chance to work in the booming metropolis of Shanghai, but you�ll also have the chance to work for a company that knows children like no other.
Disney English offers a curriculum that is engaging and meaningful for children of all ages. Using Disneys beloved characters you will have access to a curriculum and resources one could only dream about! If this sounds like the job for you, then apply today!
Disney English is looking for energetic, motivated individuals to bring to life English curriculum at the Disney English Language Learning Center in Shanghai, China!
LOCATION: Shanghai, China
CONTRACT DURATION: 2 Years
START DATE: Feb 15th, 2009
SALARY: $1,500 to $1,714 USD/Month
(10,500 to 12,000 RMB per month)
TYPE OF SCHOOL: Private
AGE OF STUDENTS: 4-12 years old
BENEFITS:
* Disney provides EFL training & certification
* Free Mandarin classes
* One-month salary at contract completion
* Health Benefits - 100% of the premium and 50% provided for a legal spouse
HOUSING: Upon arrival accommodation is provided for thirty days after which time you are assisted to find your own apartment and given to $621 US/month to go towards housing as a stipend.
AIRFARE: Round-Trip Airfare each year provided.
VACATION: Total 16 Days (5 paid vacation days, plus 11 days off for national holidays)
TEACHING HOURS: 24 hours/week max. 5 teaching days/week
Apply to teach abroad now online @ www.footprintsrecruiting.com
Questions? Call 1-888-677-3166 ext 2001 or 604-677-6556 ext. 2001
Email careers@footprintsrecruiting.com
Citizenry : US Citizens/Permanent Residents
Required : PLEASE NOTE:
EFL certification is required unless you have two years professional experience working in some type of teaching capacity. Candidates with 2 or more years experience teaching English to children are preferred.
Preferred : REQUIREMENTS:
* Native English Speaker
* Bachelors Degree or higher (any Degree)
* No Criminal Background
Kaplan will offer free graduate school practice tests on Saturday, October 25, 2008, in the Temple Building at VCU.
GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, AND PCAT tests will be available.
If a student wishes to take the test, registration must be done through the local Kaplan office (501-0000). The contact is Matthew Morris.
The seasonal employment picture start to brighten right around now, and offers many chances to latch onto a decent paycheck without a long-term commitment. Here are six great reasons to try seasonal employment.
'Tis the season to be busy, and so many businesses are. The classifieds quickly fill with employment offers, many tainted with the dreaded word "seasonal". So what is a job hunter to do? Shall we throw down our papers in collective disgust at the idea of temporary employment? Perhaps we should consider that there are six great reasons to try seasonal employment.
6. Work is Better Than No Work
It is both the most obvious and the least exciting reason to take a chance on seasonal employment. We all have bills; we all need jobs. If the responsibilities sound like what you are looking to do, why let the fact that it is seasonal stop you from applying? Even if it is not you ideal opportunity, there's always the thought that something is better than nothing. At least you know from the start that it is temporary, and you have an idea of how long you will work.
5. The End Date is Usually Predictable
There may be something daunting about knowing that your days are numbered from the second you walk in the door. Slip on the "glass-is-half-full" glasses, though, and we see that we are actually getting something that we are rarely offered in life: the chance to see into the future. Most businesses have a fairly good idea of when their busy time will end. Though they may not be able to give the exact date right from the start, seasonal employees are generally given an accurate idea of how long the position will last, and a close or exact date in advance. The great news about that is that we know when to start flipping through the classifieds again, and we can reduce or eliminate our time between jobs.
4. The Look of a Seasonal Position on Your Resume
Reducing time off between jobs has more than just an effect on your checkbook. Potential employers like to see consistent employment much more than a spotty job history. When we use the fact that we know our end date to line up our next opportunity, we strengthen our resumes. Potential employers look at the length of employment, too. Having a seasonal position is one of the most accepted reasons for short-term employment. Also, seasonal employment is easily explained by a variety of positive characteristics, such as being motivated and ambitious. The fact that you took a position you knew to be temporary doesn't look like settling. It shows that you do the best you can for yourself, and that you are responsible enough to have a job that is necessary, rather than being unemployed.
3. Practice at Interviewing and Writing Your Resume
Seasonal employment can do more for your resume and future interviews than fill employment gaps and give you a chance to showcase positive attributes. We all get better with practice. As we have more experience interviewing, we grow more comfortable with the process. We not only appear more at ease and more confident to interviewers, we also learn what to expect. Knowing what kind of questions will be asked, as well as what sort of questions we should ask, helps us be more prepared and make a better overall impression. Interviewers may give unintentional hints that can help with your resume as well. Their questions, comments and reactions can show what information should be included, removed or highlighted. The great part of this is that applying and interviewing for a seasonal position gives you these benefits, even if you don't get hired!
2. The "Foot in the Door"
Taking a seasonal position does not have to mean that you are just another payroll number. We may not ever get a second chance to make a first impression, but we do have the chance to make that first impression spectacular. Some companies hire seasonal employees with the intention of keeping the very best. Other may not have that in mind, but they may decide to find room for "the right person". Even if a seasonal position does not immediately become permanent, a great impression will linger. This means a good reference to other potential employers, as well as more favorable consideration for future openings with that company - full-time, part-time, temporary and permanent.
1. Experience
It is always good to be open to the chance to better yourself. We are but the sum of our experiences, after all, and this is true both professionally and personally. Besides the literal experience of the duties we perform, work experience offers the opportunity of personal growth. Even if a position is outside our chosen career path, there are probably some aspects of it in which it will help to have experience. There is also the potential to learn from the new people we meet. If we are open to considering it, we will probably see both behavior we want to emulate and mistakes we would hope to avoid.
Whether full-time or part-time, in addition to regular employment or on its own, seasonal employment has the potential to be an extremely rewarding experience. It is a great way to try something new or different, and if it turns out to not be fore you, it is temporary and soon over anyway. Also, the benefits of seasonal employment definitely make it worthwhile to give it a chance. Remember that we get out of an experience only what we put into it, and get more out of seasonal employment than a paycheck!
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Working at Modea is about expanding knowledge and trying new things. We are passionate about solving our clients' problems, using great design and the latest technology. Modea offers a great compensation plan, including:
* Competitive salary, regardless of where you live now
* Opportunities for bonus compensation, paid quarterly
* Great medical and dental plans with no premium for employees
* 401(k) Retirement Plan
* Complimentary beverages and snacks
* Free gym membership and discounts for your family
* Free Lunch Fridays (eat free food while playing Wii or PS3 or just kick back and watch HDTV)
* Career Development – get paid to learn how to get paid more
To find out more, visit:
http://www.modea.com/jobs/
The Point of Sale Clerk assists the Marketing Department with creating and completing Point of Sale items, such as signs, banners, flyers, table tents, price signs, etc. to be used by our sales team. The Point of Sale Clerk must have excellent computer skills and knowledge of Corel Draw is preferred.
This is a part time position 20-30 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Start and stop times are flexible.
Preferred Method of Application:
Email Employer Contact
Contact Information:
Eleanor Beninati | Director, Human Resources
2921 Byrdhill Road
Richmond, Virginia 23228
Email: eleanor.beninati@bdcric.com
Exciting Opportunities for College Graduates Interested in Boarding School Teaching
We invite recent college graduates interested in working in an independent boarding school environment to apply for a Kenan-Lewis Internship at Woodberry Forest School, a boarding school for 400 boys in grades 9 through 12 located on 1200 scenic acres in Madison County, Va. The goal of the program is to help interns develop the skills required of boarding school teachers while introducing them to all aspects of school life. Woodberry employs two interns annually for one-year appointments as full-time faculty members.
Each Kenan-Lewis intern receives guidance from an experienced faculty member, observes classes, teaches at least one class independently, and explores professional development opportunities. Interns are expected to participate in the extracurricular life of the school through coaching or other duties during each of the three academic terms of their internship. They also assist in the supervision of dormitory life.
Kenan-Lewis interns teach in one of the following academic areas, depending on Woodberry's needs each year: the Arts, Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, English, French, History, Latin, Mathematics, Physics, Religion, and Spanish. Each internship carries a salary of $24,000 plus living quarters, meals in the school dining room, and health care benefits.
We accept applications from college seniors and recent graduates for the upcoming academic year's Kenan-Lewis Internships until January 1. Candidates chosen to interview at Woodberry will be notified by March 1.
Applicants should send a cover letter; a résumé indicating their previous education, employment, athletic experience, and interests; their college transcript; and three letters of recommendation to:
Mr. Stephen Culbertson, Assistant Headmaster and Dean of Academic Affairs
Woodberry Forest School
Woodberry Forest, Virginia 22989
Wall Street Shakeup Changes the Job-Search Game
by Joe Turner, for Yahoo! HotJobs
The recent Lehman Brothers bankruptcy and Merrill Lynch sell-off are just tips of a much larger iceberg that will have far reaching economic implications for all of us in the United States. Tens of thousands of layoffs in and beyond the financial industry will signal more sober times as companies across the country will be forced into rethinking their future hiring plans.
Investors are primed for even more bad news. For example, how the untold costs of Hurricane Ike will hit the insurance and energy industries. Further drops in the stock market and other economic losses will also likely occur in the weeks ahead.
One fact seems certain. All of these circumstances will combine to have huge ramifications for job seekers. The combination of a failing economy along with rising unemployment will require individuals to take a fresh approach to their job search.
Referencing the most recent economic crisis, Neil McNulty, principal recruiter, McNulty Management Group states, "The game has changed, but the rules remain the same: Now, more than ever, job seekers need to change their mindset from looking for 'openings' to looking for 'opportunities' ... and opportunities are borne out of crisis and chaos, and exist even in the worst economy."
This means that you, as a job seeker, must look beyond job postings and move into marketing yourself to the managers of the companies and organizations who are experiencing problems that you can solve.
Action Steps:
1. Change your mindset from a passive job seeker to an active problem-solver. Don't just rely on the Internet to find job openings. Scour the marketplace to identify the hidden jobs that aren't advertised. Get yourself in front of people who are receptive to a problem-solving approach rather than one of "Will you hire me?"
2. Talk "results" rather than skills. Stop thinking of yourself as just an assortment of job skills and focus on results that employers want to buy. See yourself as a product to package and market, and then create your own marketing campaign to find your desired job. This includes having a state-of-the-art resume, and sharpening your interviewing skills.
3. Think and talk in terms of Return-on-Investment. View yourself as a mini Profit-and-Loss center for an employer. Be prepared to talk the language of money and demonstrate ways you have helped to positively impact the bottom line of your past or current employer. This means demonstrating ways you've helped make money or save money for your employer or their clients. As employees, we all touch money, though some of us may be closer to it than others. All of us must find ways to prove that we make or save money, and be ready to indicate that in short "sound bites" when we get the opportunity.
Joseph P. Kennedy said many years ago, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." That statement is just as true today as it was then. In this tough economy, whether employed or not, we all share something in common. We all have to get tough, and we all have to get going.
Come to the Career Center and let us help you create an action plan for your job search. We understand that this can be a challenging time. We have great tools and resources that can give that competitive edge in the job search process.
**This is just one perspective, but definitely something to think about.**
Not All Artists Starve: Creative Jobs That Pay Well
by Aimee Chou, EarnMyDegree.com
The myth of the "starving artist" has painted a liberal-arts or fine-arts degree as a death knell to financial stability, leading some "creatives" to become accountants instead. But is the myth really true?
Less Wonk, More Warhol
Without an MBA or M.D., you can still have a well-paying career. Now is an ideal time to embrace your right brain, with a few guidelines:
Go digital. Oil never goes out of style, but pixels pay better in today's market. Invest in a raster-based digital paint application, to stay in tune with the times and still somewhat true to traditional media.
Major in business, minor in fine arts. Like supply and demand, marketing and fine arts are two sides of the same coin. Learn to sketch out a business plan, and your art just might thrive.
Market yourself. Artists starve when commercialism doesn't match creativity. Talent notwithstanding, your work must endear you to a gallery or company's bottom line via marketing or target audience analysis.
Think "four tiers." Artists fit into one of four categories, and so do their income brackets (median salaries from the Bureau of Labor Statistics):
* Art director: Oversees design, layout, copywriting, and more. $68,100
* Multi-media artist: Animators, graphic designers, and game developers. $51,350
* Fine artist: Painters, sculptors, and illustrators. $41,970
* Craft artist: Works ceramics, textiles, stained glass, and more. $24, 090
Hot Art-Related Fields
According to Daniel Pink, author of "A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future," left-brained jobs are increasingly outsourced. What remains are more art-related opportunities than ever -- requiring intuition, pattern recognition, and holistic meaning (salaries from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, unless otherwise noted):
Postsecondary teacher. Art is back -- and bigger than ever -- on the curriculum. Neuroimaging studies show that the arts affect student cognition, reigniting a hot career path. From music to performing arts schools, students everywhere need inspiring teachers. Median Salary: $51,240.
Greeting card writer. Make a living by making people laugh, cry and reminisce. Half sentimental and half humor, this $7.5 billion industry is perfect for creative freelancers. Salary: Two tiers of payment range from $35-$50 to $75-$125 per assignment (Greeting Card Association).
Grant writer. Even if art grew on trees, funding it doesn't. For performing, visual, and literary arts organizations, it comes from compelling proposals. As a bonus, you'll vicariously indulge in the excitement of watching art come to life. Median Salary: $49,623.
Video game developer. This industry never sleeps, as gamers are always waiting for the "next big thing." Don't snooze on the chance to turn your hobby into a vocation -- as a software tester, documentation writer and more. Median Salary: $51,350 (multi-media artists).
Architect. This dual-brained career is growing fast to accommodate infrastructure changes. For a surefire foot in the door, add computer-aided design and drafting technology skills to your portfolio. Median Salary: $62,960.
Curator. Love all things historic, aesthetic, and preserved? As a curator, you'll wear multiple hats doing what you love -- including administration, PR, fundraising, and technology (like digital imaging and scanning technology). Median Salary: $46,300.
Brand manager. More globalization, products, and competition means more careers. Managers mix creativity with business smarts to differentiate one brand among many and ultimately maximize product sales. Median Salary: $72,620.
Jules De Balincourt – Artist lecture – Thursday, October 9 11am.
Student Commons Theater, 907 Floyd Ave.
Jules De Balincourt’s exhibition record includes solo exhibits at Zach Feuer, NY and upcoming exhibit at Thaddeus Ropac, Paris France.
Group exhibits include Oakland Museum, Oakland, CA and MASS MoCa, MA.
For more information please visit: http://www.lflgallery.com/julesdebalincourt.html
Objective: To support the designers by providing basic administrative skills and entry level design skills, completing assigned tasks in an efficient and timely manner and giving them the assistance they need to create and execute product that represents the unique style of the free people customer. Create at least three items per assigned delivery from concept to production. They must be designs that are chosen to develop and produce.
Creative Responsibilities:
• Complete programs at designers request
• Contribute to and participate in trend meetings for each season
• Conduct research for specific design projects
• Select and create colors and patterns for programs
• Create repeats
• Create cads
• Facilitate designers needs for color, style, pattern
Organizational/Administrative Responsibilities:
• Enter and update all information in PDM
• Administrative tasks for the design team including filing, copying, etc.
• Set-up and duplication of programs to be sent to the factories
• Set-up and maintain print and color bins
• Organize the borrowing and returning of prints from their services
• Keep office organized and tidy
• Attend and participate in all design meetings and design flow meetings as needed
Miscellaneous Responsibilities:
• Travel as needed
• Special projects as needed
TO APPLY:
www.freepeople.com
***TOMORROW***
The VCU department of Sculpture + Extended Media is proud to present:
Curator Helen Molesworth
lecture: Sentiment and Sentimentality:
Some Thoughts on Ree Morton and Robert Gober
Tuesday, October 7 at 3:45 pm
Life Science Building, room 155
(Northwest corner of Cary and Harrison Streets)
Curator Helen Molesworth is well known for (among other things) her highly acclaimed exhibition and corresponding catalogue of 2006 at the Wexner Center for the Arts titled “Part Object Part Sculpture”. In it, she reconsidered the Minimalist/Post-Minimalist paradigm assumed about post-war contemporary sculpture as assumed by art history. She served previously as contemporary curator at the Whitney Museum and the Baltimore Museum of Art. Molesworth was recently appointed curator of contemporary art at the Harvard University Art Museums, including Harvard’s oldest art museum, The Fogg that opened to the public in 1895. Her visit to VCU will be an opportunity for Molesworth to present her considerations about sculptors, Robert Gober and Ree Morton.
http://www.psupress.org/books/titles/0-271-02855-6.html
http://www.boston.com/ae/theater_arts/exhibitionist/2006/11/new_harvard_cur.html
Are you ready to retire, graduating from college, or just wanting to give back? Come to a Peace Corps information meeting and meet a recruiter about serving overseas. No matter where you are in life, Peace Corps may have a place for you. Peace Corps offers opportunities in health, education, business, environment, agriculture and community development, while providing excellent language, culture and program training. Come see our recruitment video, learn about the application process and benefits, and hear stories from returned Peace Corps
volunteers about their experience.
Wednesday, October 8
Richmond Red Cross Building
420 East Cary Street
Richmond, VA 23219
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Jeff Wing, National Scholarship Coordinator, will be holding information sessions about Critical Language Scholarships (www.clscholarship.org) on Friday, October 3, 2008, at 2p in the Multipurpose Room (1303) and Monday, October 13, 2008 in room 1302 at 12p at The Honors College (701 W. Grace Street). Mr. Wing will be joined by Michael Halvachs from the organization that administers the CLS summer programs.
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.
CLS provide full summer (eight to ten weeks) funding for beginning, intermediate and advanced study of Arabic, Bangla/Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, Turkish, Urdu, Chinese, Korean, Persian, and Russian. All CLS programs are held in countries where the language is spoken and many involve home stays in addition to intensive classroom instruction. Some programs offer only intermediate and advanced training and some are open only to graduate students and graduating seniors. Check the CLS website for specific details.
Two students from VCU have been awarded CLS grants each of the past two summers. These students have studied in Turkey, Tunisia and Korea. Copies of some of their application materials are available for prospective applicants to review in the National Scholarship Office.
All applicants must be U.S citizens enrolled in a U.S degree-granting program at the undergraduate or graduate level. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 14, 2008. If you are unable to attend the session on October 3, please contact Mr. Jeff Wing (jawing@vcu.edu).
Please remember that most of these opportunities are open to U.S. residents only.
