Centre College - Monthly Online Newsletter
March 1 , 2009
Summer
Internship Deadlines
| March 23 | |
| In Every Language (Translation) | March 31 |
| Dr. Brandi Prather (Dentistry) | April 1 |
| Verbal Behavior Consulting, Inc. | April 1 |
| Kentucky Executive Branch Ethics Commission | April 1 |
Workshops and Events
Actuaries Unlimited On-Campus Recruiting |
March 5, 11:30am |
| Resume Writing Workshop | March 10, 11:30am |
| Interviewing Skills Workshop | March 12, 11:30am |
| Interviewing Skills Workshop | April 2, 11:30am |
| The Boston Consulting Group Info Session | April 3, 11:30am |
The National Commission on Energy Policy offers an internship in which the student will conduct research on pertinent energy policy topics in Washington, D.C. at NCEP's office headquarters. If you know of any interested students, please have them contact Mindy Wilson at 8792 for more information.
Contact Career Services for more information about Internships, Workshops or Events. If you'd like to see other offerings, would like Career Services to make a presentation for your class, group or major, or assist with planning a career panel for a major or club, please give us a call or drop us an e-mail. We'd be happy to help!
Career Services Office Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
First Floor, Old Carnegie
Insights on Choosing a Major
Deciding on a major is a complex process that takes some foresight, time and adequate research. Students should be proactive and plan ahead! As they are going to invest the time and energy in a specific and intensive course load, it is wise to ensure that the field they’re specializing in is one that captures their attention and most of all, their passion! The following are some strategies for choosing a major:
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Choose a specific occupation and link it to Major(s) of interest
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Choose a field of interest and link it to Major(s) of interest
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Choose a major and link it to occupations of interest
Sophomores are required to see their academic advisor between March 4th- 18th in order to discuss major declaration. The deadline for choosing a major is MARCH 18, 2009.
Career Services is available to all students to aid in the process of choosing a major. We offer various self- assessments and career exploration tools. Outside of scheduling an appointment with their career counselors, there are helpful resources available via our website on the Career Planning page. Remember, who they become in the process of achieving their goals is the real purpose. The character formed during their time at Centre will create a foundation for the rest of their lives. Students interested in scheduling an appointment should call 859-238-5283.
Actuaries Unlimited to Recruit on Campus
Mark Fishman, with Actuaries Unlimited, Inc. will be in Career Services on Thursday, March 5th at 11:30 to talk with students regarding a paid summer internship.
Summer Centre Internship Plus
Do you know of any students who are applying for great summer internships? Encourage them to apply for Centre Internship Plus, Centre's unique competitive funding program for summer and CentreTerm internships. If selected, summer interns will receive up to $1500 for their quality experience.
If you know of an interested student, encourage them to make an appointment with their career counselor today. The deadline for this very competitive program is April 17th.
The Boston Consulting Group Comes to Campus
Attention Sophomores and Juniors! Robert Alford from The Boston Consulting Group will be in Crounse Rm. 313, Friday April 3, 2009 at 11:30 AM. He will discuss types of consulting careers, typical assignments for entry-level employees and much more. Pizza will be provided. This event is sponsored by Career Services and the Economic Department’s Dr. Bruce Johnson. Please call 859-238-5283 to register.
Spring Workshop Schedule
Career Services will be hosting several workshops to help students with their job and internship searches.
Workshops offered during the spring are:
Interviewing Skills (in Career Services)
- Thursday, March 12, 11:30am
- Thursday, April 2, 11:30am
- Tuesday, April 21, 11:30am
Resume Writing (Crounse 0040--library basement computer lab)
- Tuesday, March 10, 11:30am
- Tuesday, April 7, 11:30am
Interested students should call 859-238-5283 or stop by Career Services to sign up.
859-238-5286