Resource of the Week
What Color Is Your Parachute?
Career Opportunities
Piper Jaffray, Federated Insurance, Target Case Challenge ...
Internship Opportunities
Lemni Ventures Research Program, Mayo Scholars Program ...
Scholarships
Kloeck-Jenson Scholarship for Peace and Justice Internships
Workshops
Resume Writing, Writing a Graduate/Professional School Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Searching for International Internships and Jobs
Events
Ask A Felon, What Can I Do With My Art Major?
Job Humor
Friday On The Job
New in the CEL library:
What Color Is Your Parachute?
Author Richard Bolles says his years as a minister helped him deliver a message that needed to be heard when the book first came out more than 35 years ago.
In What Color Is Your Parachute 2005, Bolles offers a completely new book for the uncertain job market, laying out a simple, step-by-step plan for finding meaningful work and mission. Featuring fresh explanations of old concepts and the introduction of new ideas, Bolles defines the distinctions between "resume jobs" and "grapevine jobs," between "passive job-hunting" and "active job-hunting," between "weak ties" and "strong ties," and much more.
Piper Jaffray
Monday, October 1, 7:00-8:00 p.m., BC 144
Investment Banking Analyst
Resume Due: Tuesday, October 2
Federated Insurance
Wednesday, October 3, 7:00-8:00 p.m., BC 142
System Developer, Underwriter-Commercial, Accounts Analyst, Actuarial Analyst, Associate Accountant, Claims Representative, Sales/Marketing
Travelers Insurance Company
Tuesday, October 2, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Sayles Hill 253 (Carleton)
Position: Fixed Income Associate Analyst
Mercer Human Resource Consulting
Health and Benefits Analyst
Check OleRecruiting for more information
Target Case Challenge
More information on the CEL homepage.
Applications due in the CEL: Monday, October 8
Lemni Ventures Research Program
Lemhi Ventures Research Program offers an opportunity for students to evaluate market opportunities, and build and present a business plan/opportunity to the investment board of Lemhi Ventures, a $175m health care services venture capital fund. Selected student will receive a $1,000 stipend upon completion of the project
Application deadline: Friday, October 5, 4:00 p.m.
Contact Sandy Malecha (malechas@stolaf.edu) or Sian Muir (muirs@stolaf.edu) with any questions!
Mayo Scholars Program
Mayo Scholars Program offers an opportunity for sellected undergraduate science and economics majors to evaluate projects submitted to Mayo Medical Ventures. There are two separate projects during January 2008:
- Project 1: Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) With Continuous Central Venous Oximetry and Proximal High Flow Port
- Project 2: Distal Interphalangeal Ring Extension Splint
Application Deadline: Thursday, October 11, 4:00 p.m.
The School for Social Entrepreneurs
Academic internship opportunity in London.
For more information, check OleRecruiting
Scholarships
The Kloeck-Jenson Scholarship for Peace and Justice Internships
Application Deadline: November 1 for Interim 2008 Internship
For more information visit: http://www.stolaf.edu/services/cel/kloeck/index.html
Resume Writing
Tuesday, October 2, 4:00–5:00 p.m. BC 142
Thursday, October 4, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. BC Black Ballroom
Writing a Graduate/Professional School Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Tuesday, October 2, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
CEL Modular Village
Searching for International Internships and Jobs
Monday, October 8, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
BC 142
Ask A Felon
Thursday, October 4, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Viking Theater
Come and hear Stephen Rondestvedt '85, a federal felon and disbarred attorney, speak about his crimes, their impact, and the lessons learned. A panel discussion on "Beyond Law and Compliance: Creating an Ethical Culture in the 21st Century" will follow. Panelists include two district court judges.
To register, please contact Sian Muir (muirs@stolaf.edu)
What Can I Do With My Art Major?
Monday, October 8, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Dittmann 305
Wondering what others have done with their art major? Come to the Alumni Art Panel where St. Olaf graduates will speak about where their art majors have taken them. Panelists range from gallery managers to Target Design Group, architects to business owners.
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Target Internship: Peter Hill
What did you do this past summer?
I worked at Target Headquarters as a merchandising intern. My project was to analyze advertising effectiveness for the Boys' divisions. I looked at ways to optimize percentage of stores in stock, ad profitability, and the ad forecasting process.
How did you find out about this opportunity?
It just sort of worked out -- I'm really interested in brand marketing, so I subscribe to a creative magazine called Communication Arts. One month, they had an exhibit on Target's innovation, and I decided it was really a company I wanted to work for. Around the same time, I met an alum at a math symposium and started learning about the internship program. I went through the on-campus interview process and got the offer as I was driving home for Spring Break. I've interned there for two summers.
What did you learn about yourself through this experience?
I gleaned a lot of confidence in my ability to work well in a variety of different settings. At first I thought that it would be very difficult for a nerdy Ole (I was an English/Econ double major and Great Conner at the time) to assimilate in a corporate office. Over time, I learned how to let my quirks show while still being part of the team's fabric.
What are you doing right now to further your career development?
I'm trying to figure out God's calling for me after graduation. Practically, this means having the courage to identify my goals and talents, and learning about different career paths from people who have traveled them. Of course, I'm not forgetting about writing a persuasive cover letter and resume, and applying to companies that interest me.
Which CEL services have you used in your years at St. Olaf?
Everything -- workshops, probably a dozen resume consultations, cover letter help, mock interviews.
What are your plans for next year?
Good question. This decision is an important one for me because there are both personal and professional factors that will affect my decision. All I can say is that I am weighing a couple of possible options.
Any advice to your peers, both to underclassmen and your fellow seniors?Networking is important, but it sounds terrifying because those of us who are natural introverts feel intimated by people who have a natural knack for it. The important thing to realize is that networking is really "making friends in a professional context." It doesn't have to mean cold-calling the White House either. Look for the little opportunities to make connections and watch as they branch out-- I've met investment bankers, marketing researchers, consultants, ad agency account planners and brand managers just by asking.