November 2008 Archives

by Bob Orndorff

You control your career destiny! Just going to class and picking up your diploma after four years doesn't cut it. You need to become active on and off campus. Becoming marketable to employers or graduate schools is a four-year job! Here are the top 10 things you can do during college to make yourself marketable at job-search time. In fact, if you do all 10, you'll be unstoppable!

1. Keep your grades up.
Employers and graduate schools want candidates with good grades. That will probably never change. Doing well academically not only proves that you have a good knowledge base, but indicates a strong work ethic—a value that employers value, but that that seems to be less common every year.

2. Identify your interests, skills, values, and personal characteristics.
As you could tell from the career counseling session, Anita didn't have a clear understanding of her interests and skills. Her interest in PR was pretty vague. The first step to clarifying your career goals is to go through a process of self-assessment. Visit your career center and take advantage of the self-assessment instruments that they have to offer.

3. Actively explore career options.
This is something that very few college students do: actively explore career options. In fact, a study has shown that most freshmen and sophomores spend more time deciding on a video to rent than on what they might want for a career, even though a video only lasts two hours while your career can last a lifetime. Isn't your life after college worth exploring? You owe it to yourself to find a career that enriches your life, not one that brings you down. Actively exploring careers means talking with professionals in occupations of interest (called Information Interviewing) and observing professionals on the job (called Work Shadowing). Your career center probably has alumni and other volunteers who are willing to talk to you about their careers. Also, attend any career expos, career fairs, and career speaker panels that are offered. You can learn a lot about various career fields by attending these events. Finally, it doesn't hurt to begin the process by reading about careers of interest. One of the best Internet sites for exploring careers is experience.com—check it out!

4. Become active in extracurricular activities and clubs.
Active involvement in activities and clubs on campus is highly valued by employers and graduate schools. Joining a club is fine, but becoming active within that club is what matters most. Become a leader, hold an office, or coordinate an event. You will develop your skills in leadership and teamwork—skills that are on the top of every recruiter's list!

5. Get involved in community service.
It's important that you begin to understand and appreciate the importance of giving back to your community, and that you live in a larger community than your college or hometown. Typically, students look at community service as a chore. After they've served, however, it's usually one of the most rewarding experiences they've had! Recruiters love to see that you've volunteered to help in your community.

6. Develop your computer skills.
Computers are changing the world of work in a big way! The days of secretaries typing your letters are over. Every worker must know how to type business letters using a word processor. That's a given. To demonstrate strong computer skills, you must learn how to use spreadsheets, design data bases, and produce automated presentations. Take advantage of the computer courses and workshops your college offers. But you can also learn a lot by just experimenting with different software packages on your own. For example, you could make yourself a mini data base that maintains mailing addresses and phone numbers of all your friends and family. Finally, you should learn how to develop your own web page or web-based portfolio. There are many web-design editor software packages that make it real easy to develop your own web page! Contact your college's information technology office to see how to get started.

7. Develop your writing skills.
Over and over, company and graduate school recruiters complain about the lack of writing skills among college graduates. Don't avoid classes that are writing intensive. Work at developing your writing skills. If there is a writing center on campus, have them take a look at your papers from time to time. Remember, the first impression you give to recruiters is typically your cover letter or personal statement.

8. Complete at least one internship in your chosen career field.
More and more, internships are the springboards to employment and getting into graduate programs. Many recruiters say that when they need to fill entry-level jobs, they will only hire previous interns. In addition to making yourself more marketable, internships also are a great way to explore careers and determine whether or not certain careers are for you. When you work for a company as an intern for three to four months, you get a really good feel for whether the field (and company) is one in which you want to work day in and day out!

9. Gain an appreciation of diversity through study abroad, foreign languages, and courses.
The American work force is becoming more diverse every year. Also, we are now, more than ever, working within a global work force. For you to be successful at work and in your life, you must stretch yourself and learn about people and cultures different than yours. Because of civil rights laws, people today are forced to tolerate diversity. Winners in life and work are ones who appreciate diversity! The only way you can appreciate diversity is to open your mind and become more familiar with and knowledgeable about different cultures. Take advantage of the wonderful study-abroad opportunities and the courses relating to diversity. This is your time to travel! Most people find it harder to take time to travel as they begin their careers and start families. While it may be a little scary at first, traveling to foreign countries is the most life-changing experience you'll have in college!

10. Use your career center all four years.
Your college career center can help you throughout your entire college career. Here is just a sampling of what your career center can help you do:
* choose your major and career direction,
* explore career options,
* obtain an internship,
* write a resume and cover letter,
* develop your interviewing skills,
* identify your skills, interests, and values,
* develop a job search or graduate school plan,
* connect you with prospective employers (career fairs, on-campus recruiting, etc.), and
* connect you with alumni mentors.

Remember, you control your career destiny. Don't wait until your senior year to start realizing your goals. Your career train is on the move. Jump on board now so you can reach your destination!

1. The office is useful only for specific majors.
2. Career Services is only for seniors.
3. The only way to get a job is if the employers interview on campus.
4. Employers are only hiring seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
5. Very few students get a job through the career services office.

Career Services can be helpful beginning freshman year with:

* Personal, academic and career assessment.
* Career counseling.
* Workshops and career programs.
* Job search assistance for on- and off-campus recruiting.
* Internship preparation.
* Career library and online resources.

Here are some great places to look!

Intern Abroad
http://www.internabroad.com/search.cfm

International Cooperative Education
http://www.icemenlo.com/index.shtml

Alliance Abroad
http://www.allianceabroad.com/

Check out "Get The Gig"

Arts
http://getthatgig.com/cat_art.html

Music
http://getthatgig.com/cat_music.html

Entertainment
http://getthatgig.com/cat_entertain.html

Media and Communication
http://getthatgig.com/cat_media.html

Technology and Web
http://getthatgig.com/cat_tech_web.html

Application
http://www.phoenixproject.org/socialentrepreneurship/nlp/nonprofit_leadership_form/

Process

Applications will continue to be accepted until March 15, 2009. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible to maximize their opportunities for admission and funding.

In addition to completing an application and submitting a transcript, all applicants will be invited to participate in individual phone interviews.

The Phoenix Project seeks to admit applicants who have demonstrated excellent academic performance, commitment to service, interest in the nonprofit sector, potential to benefit from the program, and who collectively represent the diversity of the Commonwealth.

Eligibility

* Be a sophomore, junior, senior or graduate at a college or university in Virginia when applying or a resident of Virginia attending college in another state (students graduating in 2009 are eligible to apply);
* Be between the ages of 18 and 26 years old at the commencement of the program;
* Commit full-time to the Nonprofit Leadership Program from June 14th - July 26th, 2009; and
* Have health insurance coverage during the Nonprofit Leadership Program.

Tuition and Academic Credit

The Phoenix Project covers 60% of the cost of participation for every student participating in the NLP. Students and/or their home universities are asked to cover the remaining 40%, or $1,950. Students are provided room, board and all program materials, and there are no hidden costs or fees. Many participating universities sponsor some or all of the program tuition—please contact our staff to inquire about resources at your university. A $250 deposit is due on April 10 and the final payment is due May 15.

Many students choose to pursue academic credit from their home universities for their participation in the NLP, and most receive six credits for the experience. Please note, however, that the credit-granting relationship is between the student and his/her university. The NLP program fee of $1,950 is unrelated to any charged your university may charge you to grant you credit.

Application

Please submit the following application materials:

* Completed application form, including essay responses;
* Current transcript that includes list of enrolled courses for Spring 2009 (unofficial transcript is acceptable); and
* Up-to-date resume.

An application will only be considered complete when all of the above materials are received.

There is no application fee. The completed application form and resume should be submitted using the online form. The applicant's name should appear in the file names of all attachments. Students should either email or mail the transcript to nlp@phoenixproject.orgor P.O. Box 2304, Springfield, VA, 22152.

Applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of application components. Please email us at nlp@phoenixproject.org with any questions about the application process.

Calendar

January 15, 2009 Early applications due
February 1, 2009 Early applicants notified of acceptance
March 15, 2009 Applications due
March 29, 2009 Final notification to all students/Waitlist created
April 10, 2009 Deposit and commitment form due
April 15, 2009 Waitlist applicants notified of space in class
May 15, 2009 Final payment due
June 14, 2009 Program begins
July 26, 2009 Program concludes

Location:
Richmond, Virginia

Industry:
Insurance

Job Function:
Sales

Description:
A company is only as good as its people. At Sun Life Financial, one of our primary core values dictates that we pursue excellence through the people we employ and the work that they do. As a world-class financial services organization, we recognize that the contributions made by our employees are vital to our success. We seek high-caliber individuals who will bring excellence, talent and energy to our dynamic group sales organization.

Our U.S. Group Insurance business unit is a Top 10 leader in the group benefits marketplace. We serve large, medium and small employers who want to provide their employees with group benefits. We develop and distribute a full range of insurance products, including life, disability, medical stop-loss and dental insurance. Currently, our U.S. group benefits business serves more than 10 million plan members in over 40,000 group benefit plans and has annual premium of more than $1 billion.

If you're seeking a selling role in a career that offers independence, professional growth and high-income potential, are self-motivated and driven to succeed, then we invite you to take a closer look at Sun Life Financial to find out how a career in employee benefits sales is the perfect fit for you. Don't make the mistake of thinking this is a typical insurance sales role! For the right talent, selling employee benefits and income protection can be engaging, rewarding and extremely lucrative.

With Sun Life Financial, you'll get all the tools, training and support you'll need to be successful. We invest in people and work hard to make sure our sales force is among the most knowledgeable and capable in the industry. Along with a competitive starting base salary, your sales career at Sun Life Financial ties your compensation directly to your level of performance. Simply put, the more you sell, the more you make.

The Position:
As a Sales Representative Trainee, you will market group insurance benefits through a network of insurance brokers, third-party administrators and consultants. Since our products are not sold direct, your responsibility is to build relationships with these key contacts, who then market our benefits portfolio to some of the U.S.'s leading employers. You will also develop internal relationships, such as with underwriters, who will assist you in developing specialized plans to meet your client needs. Your role is a consultant and you will be trained as an expert.

Training:
We offer an extensive training and development program to help our employees reach their full selling potential, including business knowledge and product expertise. Our structured training program incorporates a variety of methods including web casts, job shadowing, role-plays, and formal classroom training during two separate visits to our U.S. Headquarters in Boston. All candidates are provided a laptop during training and Blackberry upon receiving a territory assignment.

Locations:
You will be given the opportunity to succeed in one of our 34 major U.S. metropolitan office locations.

Compensation:
We offer a competitive starting salary during the training period, signing bonus, and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance, 401k plan and paid vacation. As a Sales Representative, you will have the opportunity to earn incentive income based upon your individual results. Your income level with be limited only by your performance level as there is no ceiling on earnings.

Preferred Method of Application:
Through RamsRecruiting (request your account by email at careers@vcu.edu)

Comment:
11/20/08 Watch for revised posting on RamsRecruiting effective 12/1/08.
On-campus interviews will be held in Feb., 2009. If interested, kindly apply to new job posting.

Location:
Fairfax, Virginia

Industry:
Manufacturing

Job Function:
Sales

Description:
ENTRY LEVEL

As the nation¡¦s leading manufacturer of boxed chocolates, we are seeking a professional full-time Sales Representative to cover Fairfax, Virginia and the surrounding cities.

Summary of job responsibilities:

ć Manage a geographic territory of approximately 150 accounts calling on stores according to a set schedule to ensure objectives are achieved.

ć Provide sales, merchandising and service support to primarily grocery, drug and mass merchandise accounts within a specified territory.

ć Responsible for selling and ordering additional Russell Stover product and displays at the store level securing full line distribution while striving to exceed established goals.

ć Clean, straighten, rotate, build and arrange displays/fixtures; complete and maintain inventory.

ć Respond to customer claims.

ć Develop good working relationship with store personnel and as well as other RSC associates.

ć Educate store personnel about Russell Stover products and programs.

Summary of Job Requirements:

ć College degree preferred or 2-3 years proven sales experience (consumer product sales industry strongly desired).

ć Previous experience carrying out merchandising objectives such as maintaining distribution levels, shelf presence, displays, signage, filling backstock, developing cross merchandising and ties as well as working with planograms to set/reset product

ć Experience making effective sales presentations and using negotiation skills desired.

ć Good organizational and planning skills needed to maintain a set schedule of accounts.

ć Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills required.

ć Excel in a fast-paced environment.

ć Able to bend, reach, twist/rotate, stoop, carry and lift up to 40lbs.

ć Able to work well independently with minimal supervision.

ć Reside within the specified geographic territory.

ƒá Must possess a valid driver¡¦s license and a clean driving record.

If you have the drive and desire, Russell Stover Candies offers far more than just a good opportunity. Come join the Finest team! We provide a competitive base salary and full range of benefits.

Please send your cover letter, resume and salary history to: Russell Stover Candies, Attn: Human Resources, 4900 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64112 or Email: jobs@rstover.com

Individuals expressing interest in this position must meet the minimum position qualifications, as defined by the Company, in order to be considered an applicant for employment opportunity. EOE.

NEW STORE OPENING!

JCPenney
Shops @ White Oak Village
4541 S. Laburnum Ave.
Richmond, VA 23231

NOW HIRING FULL-TIME DEPARTMENT SUPERVISORS!

This is a great entry level position to begin a lifetime career in fashion merchandising and retail management. Many Department Supervisors go on to become Store Managers or work in the JCPenney Home Office as Merchandise Buyers.

BASIC FUNCTION:
Provides customer service through leadership and supervision of assigned area and participates in customer service and sales support activities that ensure a shopping environment that promotes the Company's ability to most effectively meet sales and profit objectives. Responsible for completion in a timely manner of department merchandising according to JCPenney standards of presentation.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1. Supervises and participates in providing customer service.
2. Ensures the customer service, staffing, training, and visual standards are achieved.
3. Supervises and participates in implementing the Floor Planners for assigned area.
4. Creates, reviews, and makes changes to team's schedules as necessary.
5. Approves returns, adjustments, refunds, or exchanges in a positive manner.
6. Performs Store opening and closing duties as required.

WE'RE GROWING. SO CAN YOU!
At JCPenney, we want to win – so we're investing in our greatest strength and competitive advantage: our 155,000 Associates. We believe engaged Associates are the key to driving our business. With our "Every Day Matters" brand positioning, our Associates engage our customers as friends, showing our customers that what matters to them, matters to us. In a sea of retail sameness, our superior customer service is what differentiates us from our competitors.

BENEFITS
Our full-time JCPenney Associates are invited to participate in our comprehensive benefits program which provides healthcare benefits such as medical, dental and vision, a 401k saving plan, paid time off days, paid holidays, and more! All Associates receive a generous discount at JCPenney stores, Catalog and online at jcp.com.

PLEASE E-MAIL RESUMES TO jwilli16@jcpenney.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT http://www.jcpenney.net/careers/

Amazement Square, The Rightmire Children's Museum, is seeking a cartoonist to work as part of the creative team for a nationally-recognized cartoon series in a regional newspaper. Part-time, contract position. Ability to work remotely. Creativity and ability adhere to weekly deadlines a must. Please send resume and work samples (.doc, .pdf only) to visitus@amazementsquare.com.

Location:
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Industry:
Consumer Products, Education/Academia - Post-Secondary/Higher Ed, Manufacturing, Retail/Merchandising

Job Function:
Conflict Resolution, Creative/Design/Multimedia, Graphic Design, Web Design

Description:
Full-time opportunity for creative individual to join in-house marketing department. Produce flyers, brohcures, web and print images, and/or full color graphics.

Must be proficient in Adobe CS InDesign, PhotoShop and Illustrator for MAC operating system. Individual must be organized, efficient, detail-oriented and self-motivated with an aptitude for multi-tasking. Must be familiar with Pre-press production and have the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. HTML coding, Dreamweaver and web design experience a plus.

Hours M-F 8:30 am -5:30 pm

Division:
Marketing Dept.

Preferred Method of Application:
Email Employer Contact, Fax, Mail

Contact Information:
Leisa Melancon | Marketing Manager
Taylor Farms Commerce Park
2556 Horse Pasture Road
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23453
United States of America
Email: lmelancon@framingsuccess.com
Phone: (757) 689-3000
Fax: (757) 689-3002

Check out Academic Careers Online, the ultimate global academic job site
for teaching jobs, education jobs, research jobs, and professional jobs
in education and academia.

http://www.academiccareers.com/

With the continued move of the job application process online, are cover letters from job seekers still expected? Your students should know that the answer is a resounding “yes,” according to results of a survey developed by OfficeTeam.

In the survey of 150 senior executives from the largest companies in the United States, 86 percent said cover letters are valuable tools for evaluating job candidates and 80 percent of managers said it is common to receive electronic resumes accompanied by cover letters.

When asked how valuable cover letters are for evaluating prospective job candidates, survey participants responded:
• Very valuable—23 percent
• Somewhat valuable—63 percent
• Not valuable at all—14 percent

Executives also were asked how common is it for a resume submitted electronically to be accompanied by a letter of introduction or cover letter, they responded:
• Very common—37 percent
• Somewhat common—43 percent
• Not common at all—18 percent
• Don’t know—2 percent

From NACE Spotlight Online Edition -- November 12, 2008

The 2009-2010 VCU Education Abroad Scholarship Competition is now open!

The scholarship is intended for students who will be studying abroad during the summer of 2009 or during the academic year 2009-2010. Applications can be accessed by downloading the attachment at the bottom of this entry or by picking up a copy in our office.

Please print, complete and return the application to our office no later than 4:30 PM on Friday, February 13, 2009!

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered!

Download application HERE!!!

Internships are a tradition at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. The Museum has offered students the opportunity to intern with the staff since 1940. The Museum currently offers academic year and summer internships to qualified undergraduate and graduate students interested in gaining practical museum experience and who have a strong interest in a museum career. Undergraduates must have completed their sophomore year to apply.

Interns work under the guidance of Museum staff, and participate in the ongoing work of the department. Internships acquaint students with the challenges and rewards of planning and implementing a variety of projects, programs, and services and introduces them to specific areas of the museum profession.

Internships are generally offered in the following areas depending on present and upcoming projects and needs: art reference library, development office, community affairs office, curatorial departments (graduate students only), educational resource library, exhibition planning, gallery programs, marketing and public affairs department, membership office, photographic resources department, publications department, registrars office, teen programs, statewide media resources (lending library), visitor services, youth and family programs, statewide exhibitions, teacher programs, and statewide programming. The candidate’s relevant study or experience will determine placement. First choice placement will be made when possible, but candidates should also indicate a second and third department/office placement preference. Museum staff review application materials and finalists are contacted for interviews

The academic year offers fall semester internships from September to December, and spring semester internships from February to May. The number of hours varies depending whether or not students are receiving academic credit from their schools for the internship. A minimum of 8-12 hour commitments per week is expected during the fall and spring semesters. No stipends are provided.

Summer internships are offered from late May or early June to August. Weekly hour commitment ranges from 24-40 hours depending on the program, project and staff requirement, or if the student is receiving aca­demic credit for the internship. No stipends are provided.

To be considered for an internship, applicants must submit the following items in an application packet:

* Print, fill out, and mail the cover sheet(http://www.vmfa.museum/internships_cover.pdf). This form is a PDF file requiring Adobe® Acrobat® Reader.
* A letter detailing your interest in a Virginia Museum of Fine Arts internship, how such an experience will assist in achieving your education and career goals, and identify the three department/ offices of interest and reasons for your choices.
* A résumé or curriculum vitae.
* Two letters of recommendation from faculty.
* Official copy of most recent undergraduate or graduate transcript.
* A brief writing sample (i.e., a short essay, press release.)

Deadlines for applying*
Fall Semester/August 15
Spring Semester/November 15
Summer/March 15

*Students are placed after the deadlines if internships have not been filled.
Application materials cannot be returned

Send application materials to:

Ms. Lee Schultz, Coordinator of Internship Programs
Education and Statewide Partnerships Division
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23220-4007

The Center for Communication exposes students to the issues, the ethics, the people and the creative product that define the media business. The center offers students interested in media careers a unique opportunity to learn about the world of communications.

You can participate in the center’s programs both online or in-person in New York City or browse the great online links and resources they have compiled for these areas.

http://www.cencom.org/default.aspx

Richmond Montessori School is seeking a full-time experienced receptionist/secretary. Qualified candidates must be able to multi-task, exhibit excellent customer service and communication skills, and have a positive, can-do attitude.

Qualifications: A minimum of two (2) years experience in a professional work environment as an office coordinator, office assistant, secretary, or receptionist; extensive computer skills including word processing, data entry, and publication software; excellent written and communication skills; attention to detail and organized work style.

Salary is based on qualifications. Richmond Montessori School offers an excellent benefits package.

To apply, email resume to Amy Humphreys, Director of Admissions, at ahumphreys@richmont.org. Resumes will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2008.

Steaz is looking for outgoing, energetic and creative students to spread the word about our family of organic, fair trade beverages on their college campuses. As our Campus Steazer, you will be the face of Steaz! Your job will be to get everyone you know from students, faculty and staff alike to start drinking and talking about Steaz!

Steaz is a creation of The Healthy Beverage Company, Newtown PA, and is the number one selling organic soft drink in the country. Our products include regular and diet sparkling green teas, energy drinks, and iced teas. All Steaz products are Fair Trade certified from Transfair USA, which means we provide the farmers who grow and harvest our tea leaves with fair wages and better working conditions. Steaz is USDA Certified Organic. Our products better for you and they taste better too.

Campus Steazer Duties:
Advocate all products by telling everyone you know about Steaz
Create a continuous buzz around Steaz on campus
Make Steaz visible at campus wide events
Plan and promote Steaz sponsored events
Monitor and stock product at campus retail locations
Conduct demos at campus retail locations
Build strong relationships with campus organizations
Network on and offline via face book and my space.

The ideal candidate will be a sophomore or junior majoring in marketing, communications, journalism or a related field. Campus reps will work for 10 hours a week and receive $350 per month. They will be supplied with Steaz products, Steaz wearables, and valuable marketing experience. If you are interested in being a Camus Steazer, please submit an application to michelle@steaz.com.

DMB Sports is a woman-owned small business and an equal opportunity employer. We are looking for highly motivated and self-driven professionals with background is sports marketing, design and program development. For consideration, please send resume to lcraig@dmbsports.com. For camp positions, please send to mdudek@dmbsports.com.

Current Job Openings
• Graphic Design/New Media Developer
• Sales Account Manager (inside sales, design services)
• Outside Sales Reps, regional territories for sports products
• Assistant Camp Directors: Specialties available in: sports, eco, art,
cheer, sport-specific and adventure training
• Camp Counselors

Internships
We have several internship positions, each running in Spring/Fall/Summer
sessions. We will work with your university’s for-credit requirements.

• Graphic Design
• Sports Marketing, General Interest
• Sports Marketing, Field Hockey Specialist
• Sports Marketing, Flag Football Specialist
• Photography

To apply for an internship position, please send resume, references, and applicable work examples (if for design or photography) to mdudek@dmbsports.com.

You might not even have been aware that there are special scholarships available for graduate students.

After a few years in the working world, many graduates find that they just can't advance any farther in their careers without having additional qualifications and credentials. Higher education is so accessible these days that a Bachelor's degree doesn't always bring the prestige and opportunities that it once did. This is particularly true in high technology areas, the sciences and business management.

You are probably going to have to earn a Master's degree or a Doctorate in order to move up the corporate ladder, become a tenured teacher, or get a high-paying job in any number of other fields.

Graduate school costs a lot of money, and if you are still trying to pay off previous school loans how can you possibly get a Master's degree without acquiring a lot of additional debt? One way is to find and apply for scholarships for graduate students.

You might not even have been aware that there are special scholarships available for graduate students. Most people think that scholarships only exist only for undergraduate students, but that's not the case at all.

Many scholarships exist for graduate students and work in the same way that they do for undergrads, except that the awards are specifically intended to fund a Master's degree, law degree, doctorate program, and similar advanced study endeavors. Often these are paid by large companies and corporations but rarely are strings attached relating to future work requirements.

Depending on the size of the award you win, you can either subsidize a portion of your tuition bill or be able to pay for everything and attend school on that coveted full scholarship.

Finding a scholarship as a graduate students can however pose some problems. The availability of scholarships depends on the subject to be studied and not all awards are advertised through the usual channels. It can take hours of research to come up with just a couple of leads that you could potentially qualify for. This discourages many people and a lot of awards go unclaimed as a result.

That is actually good news for you because, if you are determined, it means there sometimes isn't much competition for a lesser-known scholarship. You will therefore have a better chance of winning an award and making grad school more affordable. But if other people can't find out about these lucrative scholarships, how can you? Well, the easiest way is to register with a company that matches your qualifications to existing awards.

There are a number companies that perform this service for a fee, and you can find most of them online. Though the specific services and fees differ depending on which company you sign up with, you'll generally have two separate options.

First, you can sign up with a company that will personally work with you to find potential scholarships that you can apply for. You will have to fill out an online questionnaire detailing your academic and career accomplishments, as well as your intended field of study and perhaps some personal information such as age, gender, and ethnicity.

These personal questions are important because some scholarships for graduate students are restricted to certain ethnic groups or possibly only women may be eligible for the award.

Once the company has your information, a specialist will then begin the process of matching you to award opportunities. You can then decide which awards you want to apply for.

The second option, at a much lower cost, is to sign up with a company that simply gives you access to a searchable database containing thousands of scholarships for graduate students. You can tweak your searches in various ways to yield different results This gives you greater flexibility in browsing through potential awards.

If you want to get the most out of your career, then grad school is probably the way for you to go. You can take steps now to help defray the high cost of tuition by registering with a company that will alert you to available scholarships for graduate students. You can win a significant amount of money towards your education that you will never have to repay, so check out some of these sites today.

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Production Internships
in Movie, Film, TV, Animation, and Video Game Development
Open to undergraduate, graduate students and recent graduates with varying degrees of experience.

Applications are available by creating an account here:
http://www.theihs.org/ebusiness/CustomerService/Login.aspx

Spring Internship Application Deadline: December 1
Summer Internship Application Deadline: March 1

Want to fly to LA and work on a feature film? Dig into a freedom-oriented, social issue documentary? Assist in the production of an upcoming television comedy? Maybe you’re more into CGI, animation or video game writing and development?

The Institute for Humane Studies Production Internship Program places interns in all these areas at industry leaders and new, cutting-edge companies. Participants in our program typically receive:

* $2000 stipend for a ten week internship
* Housing and travel allowance
* Tuition and travel assistance for our career development workshop (attendance required)
* Free novels and academic works on economics, history, and philosophy
* Networking opportunities in major media centers: NYC, LA, and DC

The Production Internship Program runs year-round with three semester deadlines: Spring, Summer, and Fall. We offer positions as short as five weeks and up to twenty weeks at host firms. If you are currently in school, you can be considered for a part-time internship that would work around your courseload.

Opportunities in the film industry often arise irrespective of the university calendar, so to increase your options for placement; the best policy is to apply as soon as you know your availability.

Our online application makes applying quick and easy. After completing the short registration process, you can post your answers to our short essay questions and upload the required supporting materials.

Internships are available in major media centers across the United States. We accept interns of all ages and experience levels and international applicants with a visa status that allows US employment are eligible.

For an idea of what we look for in a successful applicant or where you might be placed, check out our Production Intern Bios and our Past Host Firms. For more of an idea of what you’ll do at an IHS internship, visit our Typical Day.

Download the Production Internship flyer

Fields:

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Feature Film
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Screenwriting
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Documentary Film
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Video Game
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Development
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Television
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Animation

Past Hosts:

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"My title within Calypso Studios is Project Development Manager. Calypso Studios is a jewelry/accessories design group that sells their lines wholesale to other small gift/jewelry stores across the United States. I manage the shipment, design process and jewelry artists that contribute to Calypso's line. Currently, I am working with manufacturers in China and Bali helping to complete our samples which will be photographed for our 2009 Spring Catalog. I am also involved in some of Calypso Studios Trade shows in Myrtle Beach, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Atlanta. These huge events allow us to showcase our current line. Again, thank you so much for your help!" --Emerald Grippa

Major: Communication Arts
Graduation Date: 2008

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Saturdays: Nov. 1, Dec. 13, 2008
and Jan. 3, 2009
Williamsburg, VA
Busch Gardens Training Center
follow the signs to auditions.
Dancers’ Call 11:00 am
All other talents 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Tech Interviews 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm

See you there!

Auditions are held on a first come first
served basis.

See you there!

Auditions are held on a first come first served basis.

* If you are under 18, and wish to audition, click here.
* What you should know before you audition, click here.
* Incredible Benefits for Cast Members.

Audition Hotline 800-253-3302.

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Our Technical Designers are some of the most talented and well rounded technicians in the industry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Building detailed tech packs utilizing designer's initial flat sketch & trim sheet
*Creating detailed technical illustrations & specs
*Developing presentation skills and close working relationships with Design, Merchandising, and Sourcing
*Communicating with factories and identifying & resolving issues with production
*Editing and correcting paper patterns and also create patterns from scratch when necessary
*Conducting fits on live models

ANNUAL SALARY:
Commensurate with experience

CITIZENRY:
US Citizens/Permanent Residents

REQUIRED:
*BS or BA in Fashion Design or related field
*Experience working with Web PDM, Adobe Illustrator, and Accumark (PDS)
*Strong retail background and trend awareness
*Knowledge of garment construction and fitting skills
*Attention to detail, initiative and strong verbal & written communication skills
*Patternmaking, grading, draping skills and the ability to manipulate existing patterns

TO APPLY:
Please visit: https://abercrombie.taleo.net/careersection/1.0/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en&portal=2101381138.
If you have additional questions, please contact Christine Clay, Recruiter, at christine_clay@abercrombie.com or by phone 614.765.4521.

A Part Time File Clerk is needed to work in our Litigation Practice Group at McCandlish Holton P.C. in downtown Richmond.

No experience is necessary.

Division:
Litigation Practice Group

Preferred Method of Application:
Email Employer Contact

Contact Information:
Jennifer Doyle | HR Manager
1111 East Main Street, Suite 1500
PO Box 796
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Email: jdoyle@lawmh.com

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