Education Career Fair

Thursday March 25th, 4:30 - 6:30 pm

Main Lounge, University Center

Meet with schools and organizations in the field of education to learn more about their opportunties in areas such as elementary, secondary, special education, and early childhood education.

Healthcare Career Fair

Thursday March 25th, 4:30 - 6:30 pm

Main Lounge, University Center

Meet with employers seeking Seton Hall talent in the healthcare field (physician assistants, physical, occupational and speech-language therapy, athletic training, nursing and healthcare administration).

Explore Careers in Consumer Products

Thursday, February 11, 2010

6:00 - 7:30 PM

Jubilee Hall Atrium, 4th Floor

What are the jobs behind the brands that you see every day? Come learn about the dynamic careers in consumer products and retailing.

Light refreshments will be served.

Win $$: Pirate Mentoring Essay Contest

Alumni Pirate Mentoring Connection Essay Contest

Here's your chance to win $$ just for connecting with an alumni Pirate Mentor while furthering your career goals!

Pirate Gold Dollars
1st Prize (2 winners) = $100
2nd Prize (4 winners) = $50
3rd (6 winners) = $25

All you have to do is connect with an Alumni Pirate Mentor and write about it. Alumni Pirate Mentors are graduates of Seton Hall who have volunteered to provide career guidance and advice! 300+ alumni Pirate Mentors are available in Navigator representing a diverse range of industries and careers.

Requirements:Your essay must be at least 500 words (double spaced) and must include: 1. The name and career of the Pirate Mentor you've contacted between September. 1 2009 and present.
2. Your own academic and career goals
3. How speaking with your Pirate Mentor helped to clarify or change your goal(s).
4. Words of advice provided by your Pirate Mentor.
5. The next steps you plan to take in exploring your career goal(s).

Accessing Pirate Mentors:

1. Go to http://setonhall.experience.com/ and log into your Navigator account. (If you do not yet have a Navigator account, contact the Career Center.)
2. Click “Pirate Mentoring” on the navigation bar
3. In the box on the right, “Search for Mentors”, select criteria (i.e., Job Function, Title, Industry)
4. To contact a Pirate Mentor, “Send Mentor Connection Request” and compose an original email or use one of the templates provided. Some Mentors will also provide a phone number.
5. If you have not heard back from the Mentor within one week, please send an email to careers@shu.edu. The Career Center will return your email within two business days to offer assistance.

** See "Tips for Contacting Alumni Pirate Mentors" in Navigator.** Remember to always communicate with your Pirate Mentor in a professional manner

Submission Details:

E-mail your essay to careers@shu.edu with Pirate Mentor Essay Contest as the subject.
Deadline for Submission: Monday, March 1, 2010

Winners will be announced at Stillman's Integrity & Professionalism Convocation and in The Setonian.

Declare Your Major Day!

Want to change your major?

Take advantage of DECLARE YOUR MAJOR DAY on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 from 11:30 - 2:30 pm.

It's quick and easy and most importantly, a one-stop shop for all that you need to change your major.

Career Advice from Employers

Yesterday, a member of The Career Center attended an employer panel. Reps from Johnson & Johnson, Paychex, FedExGround, MTV and Hilton were present.

Here is what they had to say:

• Employers are open to coming to campus to speak to clubs, but it's a good idea to partner with your Career Center and remain professional at all times! Confirm, confirm, confirm.


• Make use of employers that are on campus, it's easier to connect with someone in person.


• Recruiters are moving away from using Monster and Hotjobs. LinkedIn.com (a social networking site for professionals) is being used more and more.


• Students are fine with technical skills but lack soft skills like communication and writing.


• Career Fairs - Introduce yourself and highlight your skills and RESEARCH the company. It's a no no to hand your resume to an employer and say - so what jobs/internships do you have for me?


• When answering interview questions, do just that, answer the question asked - use the STAR method. Situation, Task, Action, Result.


• Employers seek flexibility, drive and demonstrated interest in the field.


• Your resume should show your passions - what makes you different. Highlight leadership.


• Already have an internship? Do great work but also connect with those around you - they will notice and may ask you to stay on!

Career Success Workshops

-Learn the truth about college majors and careers
-Gain awareness of how to make a career decision
-See how your unique characteristics match with majors and occupations
-Learn more about how The Career Center can help!

Note: Workshop is designed for all first-year students who are designated as pre-majors (Pre-Arts Studies, Pre-Business Studies, Pre-Science Studies, or Pre-Nursing Studies) and Undecided/Undeclared.

Prior to attending the workshop, students must complete all sections of FOCUS-2 and bring their completed FOCUS-2 worksheet and printout of their portfolio to the workshop. Instructions for completing the FOCUS-2 system and worksheet will be sent via email after registering for a workshop.

To learn more, please visit: http://www.shu.edu/offices/career-center/career-programs.cfm?cm_sp_o=2zywwy%202wEfwyCjCio%2Fnx%2Fnii9%20C%20vn%2FiN%2Fnii9%20%7C%202zywwy%20VyBTyzFlCjC2zywwy%20VyBTyzFl

American Conference on Diversity

Clear your calendars for the Annual Statewide Conference on Diversity.

Diversity Initiatives: Facing Challenges in Tough Times

Friday, November 13, 2009

at NJIT

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Students, why should you go?

• Listen to Presidents and Vice Presidents of top companies discuss diversity issues
• Meet students from other campuses across NJ
• Attend breakout sessions designed specifically for you - "Fitting In - On Campus and In the Workplace" and "An Interactive Diversity Exercise in Student Engagement"
• Network with employers from Wachovia, L'Oreal USA, PSEG and more
• Ask your student group or a campus department that you work closely with to sponsor your registration!

Higher Education Professionals, why should you go?

• Listen to Keynote speaker Luke Visconti, CEO of Diversity Inc. Media LLC
• Learn about diveristy initiatives taking place in companies and higher education organizations
• Network with other higher education professionals
• Attend break out session about Retention, Recruitment and Student Issues

For a Complete Program Schedule go to:http://www.njit.edu/cds/docs/cf_am_div_agenda.pdf

To Register: http://www.njit.edu/cds/agencies/form.php

Careers in Business 2009

When Should I Make an Appointment With The Career Center?

As a first-year student you may be wondering when a good time would be to set up an appointment with The Career Center. At The Career Center, we recommend that first-year students should come in for an initial appointment as soon as possible!

The benefits of setting up an appointment your first-year include:

• Getting an early start on understanding some of The Career Center's resources
• Setting up your Navigator acccount (database to find internships/jobs)
• Becoming more aware of the process of finding an internship
• Assistance with clarifying/finding an academic major that fits you

How do I set up an appointment at Seton Hall's Career Center? Call our main office number at 973-761-9355. After that, all you need to do is say your name, major, and reason for appointment. Most first time students will say "to find out what The Career Center is all about," or "career guidance." Our welcoming staff will then work with you to find a day and time that works best with your schedule.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Welcome Class of 2013!!!

Here at The Career Center we would like to officially welcome you to the Seton Hall University community. As a first year student we want you to know that we are one of the MANY resources available to you throughout your college experience. We are located on the second floor of Bayley Hall. Stop in and make an appointment to learn more about how you can get a jumpstart on your career!

"Vocation is not only about what we do, but also who we are.” - John Neafsey

What is FOCUS-2?

FOCUS-2 is an online, self-guided, interactive program and career assessment designed to help you select a college major and plan your career based on your personal interests, values, skills, personality and what you like to do for fun.

To begin FOCUS-2:
1) Log into Pirate Net
2) Click on the Communities tab within "Blackboard Courses and Communities"
3) Click on Career Center Resources
4) Click on Class of 2013 and complete the remaining instructions

*We strongly encourage you to set up an appointment with The Career Center after completing FOCUS-2 by calling us at 973-761-9355.

Advantages of having a career plan:

While In College:

• Fewer transfers & switching of majors


• Graduate on time


• More motivated & goal focused


• Higher academic achievement

After Graduation:

• Better entry job with higher income


• More satisfied with the chosen career field


• Less career change, faster career advancement

Reference: America’s Career Research Network Association -U.S. Dept Education.

Career Myths

You must choose your major by your freshman year.

Once you get started in a career, you will never have to go through a career decision making process again.

All jobs require specific majors.

There is only one ideal occupation that will make you happy.

All of your needs can be met in one career.

Changing your major and/or career goals means you made a bad choice or wasted your time.

Most students know their major and career goals when they enter college.

Taking a variety of courses during the first year or two or college is a waste of time.

Career assessments will tell me exactly what career is right for me.

Adapted from: Consulting Psychologists Press, Inc., Strong Interest Inventory Resource: Strategies for Group and Individual Interpretations in College Settings, 1995; and Gary Lynn Harr, Career Guide: Road Maps to Meaning in the World of Work, 1995.

NJ Collegiate Career Day at Rutgers

Still looking for a full time position or internship?

Come out to New Jersey Collegiate Career Day at Rutgers University!

Thursday, May 28, 2009 9:30am-3:30pm

Rutgers University New Brunswick campus

The event will feature over 150 employers hiring for internships and full-time jobs, and is open to college students and graduates. Submit your resume online for FREE into the electronic database. Details, directions, list of employers, and resume submittal are available online after May 1, 2009 at http://careerservices.rutgers.edu/

Interesting Career Related Articles Online

CNN.com: 10 Jobs that Pay $20.00 per Hour
http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/worklife/04/23/cb.jobs.20.hr/index.html

Washington Post: How To Survive a Layoff
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/jobs/how-to/survive_a_layoff.html

Wall Street Journal: Some Employers See Hiring Opportunity
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123698758917225799.html

Monster.com: Be Proactive Before and After you Send your Resume
http://www.suntimes.com/monster/news-advice/1333886,get-the-interview-16.article

2009 Education and Healthcare Professions Career Fair

Attention 1st year students! Looking for a job or internship?

The Education & Healthcare Professions Career Fair 2009 is Thursday, April 16 from 4:30pm-6:30pm in the Main Lounge.

Education employers will be recruiting for Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, School Psychology, and Speech Language Pathology.

Healthcare employers will be recruiting for Nursing, Physical Therapy, OccupationalTherapy, Athletic Training, Physician Assistant, Speech Language Pathology,and Healthcare Administration.

Remember to dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes!

Stop by The Career Center to have your resume reviewed ahead of time!

150 Best Recession Proof Occupations

The current economy may be impacting your decision to pursue a certain career field, or even a particular major. Take a look at the top 150 "Recession Proof" occupations from Time Magazine.

http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1858773,00.html?imw=Y

Among the very top are: Computer Systems Analysts, Nurses, Teachers, and Mental Health Counselors.

Have you ever wanted to take a class that focused on your OWN career development?

In Fall 2009 SHU will be offering a 3-credit special topics course: "Career Decisions."

The course will run Thursdays 5:45 - 8:15 pm and is a "must" for all students who have not declared or plan to change their academic major.

Are you interested in learning how your skills, interests, and passions are part of your career development?

Do you ever dream of what your future will look like?

It's time to create your Career Road Map and find out which direction is best for you. This course will help you begin your career exploration process, ease your stress about the decision-making process, understand how different personality styles fit with different careers, and be a great investment to your academic and career development!

Spend Your Spring Break Wisely!

LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP FOR THE SUMMER?
Attend the Big East CAREER FAIR

(Fair only open to students from the 16 Big East Schools)

ALL Seton Hall students of ALL majors are invited

to the Sixth Annual Big East Career Fair
Where: Madison Square Garden, NYC
(Just take the train from South Orange station direct to

NY Penn Station and walk up to The Garden - it's that simple!)
Date: March 13, 2009
Time: 10:00 - 3:00 PM
Dress Professionally and Bring Plenty of Resumes!

Registration recommended - visit the

Big East Career Consortium Web site to register and learn which employers are attending.

Public Service/Non-Profit Career Fair

PUBLIC SERVICE/NON-PROFIT CAREER FAIR
Employers are looking for interns and graduating students for ALL
POSITIONS!

Thursday, February 26th
5:00 - 6:30pm
Main Lounge, University Center
For a list of registered employes:
http://setonhall.erecruiting.com/stu/cf_registered_employers?fhnd=3441

ALL STUDENTS INVITED!