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Career Opportunities
Actuarial Analyst, Teacher/Naturalist...
Internship Opportunities
Actuarial Analyst Intern, Interfaith Worker Justice, Humanities Computing...
Summer Jobs
Summer Island Program Facilitator...
Graduate School
Law School: Options and Applying
Workshops
Job Search for Quantitative and Scientific Types, On-Campus MCAT Strategy Session...
Events
Christian Ministry in the National Parks Visit, M.D. or D.O. Careers Discussion...
Job Humor
Elevator Rules 3.5
Actuarial Analyst
Watson Wyatt Worldwide, Minneapolis
Watson Wyatt is a global consulting firm focused on human and financial
management. The actuarial analyst position offers an opportunity for
professional development and involvement in many areas of benefits
consulting.
For more information, see OleRecruiting or www.watsonwyatt.com. Teacher/Naturalist
The Glacier Institute
Spring and summer jobs near Glaciar National Park in Montana. See OleRecruiting Technical Account Representative Benfield Inc. - see OleRecruiting
Internship Opportunities
Actuarial Analyst Intern
Watson Wyatt Worldwide, Minneapolis
Through the training program and dynamic work environment, actuarial interns will work in a team structure and be involved in a variety of projects that include interaction with clients, investment studies, and long-term projections of assets and liabilities.
Qualifications:
- Applicant must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, of other mathematics-related degrees
- Strong GPA (minimum 3.3)
- Attention to detail and commitment to task
For more information, see Ole Recruiting or www.watsonwyatt.com.
Interfaith Worker Justice Summer
This is a 10-week, paid internship program that will assist students in building a solid foundation in the principles of their faith tradition, teach skills in organizing, advocacy and social analysis, and provide hands-on experience in working to improve the lives of workers. Participants in the summer internship will be assigned to a local interfaith committee to work on a wide range of public policy issues, including living wage, immigration, worker organizing, and affordable health benefits.
Early acceptance deadline for applications: March 15, 2007. Applications received after this date will be considered, if there are still openings, on a rolling basis. Download Brochure/Application for summer 2007 at www.iwj.org/outreach/students/iwj_summer.html.
Humanities Computing Intern
The Center for History and New Media, George Mason University
8-10 week paid summer internship in 2007 at a leading digital humanities center. Preferences will be given to those with working knowledge of one or more of the following: JavaScript, XML, CSS, other technologies critical for Firefox development, and command-line Linux system administration. Please send resume and cover letter with subject line "Humanities Computing Internship" to chnm@gmu.edu. The employer will continue to review applications until the position is filled.
Foundation Intern
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation
The intern will work closely with the foundation team on a variety of projects and events related to the foundations two grant-making initiatives: Healthy Together: Creating Community with New Americans and Growing Up Healthy: Kids and Communities. To apply, you must be a college student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in health or social sciences, public affairs, or human services. The job requires excellent written and oral communication skills, and the employers require a GPA of 3.0 or above.
To Apply: Email Jocelyn_L_Ancheta@bluecrossmn.com or Lisa_K_Simer@bluecrossmn.com.
Summer PR Interns
Ketchum PR - see Ole Recruiting
Applications due: March 23
Summer Island Program Facilitator
The Mayhew Program
Work at a summer camp to help provide a safe, intensely positive environment for "at-risk" New Hampshire boys. Help challenge them to create a sustainable community both within their cabin group and in the greater island community as a whole. See OleRecruiting.
Des Moines University Visit
Wednesday, March 14
10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
BC Stav Hall
Law School: Options and Applying
Why do you feel law school is right for you? Which law school is right for you? Learn how to explore opportunities and successfully apply to law schools.
Wednesday, March 14
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
BC 142
Job Search for Quantitative & Scientific Types
Are you a quantitative or scientific type looking for work after graduation? Are you searching for an opportunity between now and potential graduate study? Come explore your options and learn helpful strategies to assist in your job search.
Tuesday, March 13
4 - 5 p.m.
Science Center 182
Finstand Grant Reflection Workshop
Tuesday, March 13
6 p.m.
BC 143
Ole Ventures Networking Session
Thursday, March 15
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
BC Valhalla
Personal Strengths & Careers: MBTI Interpretation (Part 3)
Thursday, March 15
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
BC 220
Pre-requisite: Attendance at Identifying Vocational Interests workshop
MCAT Strategy Session- On Campus
So the MCAT is computer-based. No worries! Join us at this free strategy session to experience the most comprehensive MCAT prep course there is. An instructor will teach effective testing strategies, answer questions, and lead you through some MCAT sample problems. We'll share useful information about the January 2007 administration, and clue you in to some important factors to consider determining when to take the exam.
Thursday, March 15
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
BC 142
Please pre-register for this event at www.PrincetonReview.com/Events of 1-800-2Review. All are welcome!
Christian Ministry in the National Parks Visit
Monday, March 12
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
BC Stav Hall
Family and Social Service Career Panel
Tuesday, March 13
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
BC Sun Ballroom
Thinking about a career as an M.D. or D.O.?
Dr. Brian R. Bonte, D.O., a Family Practitioner from Hutchinson, MN, and Dr. Alicia K. Harrison, M.D., an Orthopedic Surgery Resident from St. Paul, MN, discuss the differences between these two career paths.
Thursday, March 15
7:30 p.m.
Science Center 278
Working for Change Conference
Saturday, March 17
9:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. (optional concert by Ingram Hill at 7 p.m.)
Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter
For more information, please visit the conference website.
Please contact the CEL to confirm your attendance to ensure accurate catering numbers for the event.
Job Humor
Elevator etiquette rules are like fortune cookie messages. You can add "on the elevator" to just about anything. Check this out... "Turn that frown upside-down (on the elevator)." Or how about... "Be careful not to push others' buttons (on the elevator)." Well, maybe not that last one. You should know by now that if you're polite, you can ask others what buttons to push for them. Or maybe you learn that in this lesson. Well, you know what they say... the more you learn, the more you know, the more you achieve (on the elevator)!!
This week's lesson: "Once the Doors Close" Part 2 of 2
Health Issues
If you are using an elevator while sick, consider waiting for the elevator to arrive empty. The close proximity of an elevator makes it a good place for germs to be transferred.
If you have a cold, keep your mouth covered and avoid touching the buttons without a tissue. Always cover your mouth when sneezing in an elevator.
As a courtesy, you might consider warning new arrivals to the elevator that you are sick before allowing them to board. This gives them a choice rather than creating a situation where they unknowingly expose themselves to your condition.
Never, under any circumstances urinate or defecate in en elevator. It is not, and never will be considered funny by anyone. It presents a serious health risk to elevator riders as well as maintenance personnel.
Riding an elevator while intoxicated should be avoided. Your impairment could present a danger to yourself and other riders. Take the stairs and use the hand rails.
Do not smoke in any elevator.
Pressing Floor Buttons
i. No re-pressing
Pay attention to which buttons have been pressed when you enter the elevator. Once a button has been pressed, nothing more can be done. Re-pressing the floor button will not make the elevator get you to your floor any faster. Re-pressing is disrespectful to the person that has already pressed the button and is generally irritating.
ii. Press for others
If you find yourself close to the button panel in an elevator, you have the additional responsibility of button management. It is your job to make sure the other riders have had the button for their floor pressed. This keeps people from reaching through a crowd to the button panel and eliminates the stress for those that cannot reach the buttons.
Regardless of your position, if you are asked to press a button, it is proper to press the button as requested or pass the request on to the closest person to the button panel.
iii. Make a mistake?
Take steps to ensure that the only buttons being pressed are the ones for which floor a passenger must exit. However, in the event that you mistakenly press a button for the wrong floor, wait until the doors open on that floor and apologize to those who remain in the elevator. You may press the door closed buttons to cut down on wasted time.
Stopping the Elevator
The emergency stop button is for emergencies only. Do not use this button for personal reasons.
Using a passenger elevator for the transport of cargo is not recommended. However, if it must occur, avoid stopping the elevator for long periods of time.
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Student Spotlight:
Annelisa Steeber '07
What are your post-graduate plans?
The bottom line is that I need to find a job when I graduate--I'm especially hoping to find a job in the public sector. Also, I am planning on eventually going to grad school. However, because my goals at this point are fairly vague and very widespread, I want to get out into the “real world” in order to figure out what kind of job I want and what type of graduate program would be best. Ultimately, I think I would like to concentrate on transportation while working in local government or urban planning.
What CEL-related services have you used in your search?
I’ve gone to a few workshops and fairs, and taken career interest assessments. I have also looked through several books, the online alumni directory and have made appointments with the career counselors. I feel like I need to be prepared to approach my search from several different angles because there are so many types of jobs I’m looking at.
What has been most helpful to you and/or what have you learned about yourself as a result of this process?
This biggest help has been learning all of the different types of opportunities available to me. I could work for anything from a non-profit to the government. However, the biggest problem I’ve faced is that I’m realizing there are so many opportunities that it is difficult to focus my search. Also, my interests are very broad still, which makes it difficult to know where to start.
What do you find unique about searching for jobs in public service?
There is a wide range of options, but the openings for positions are more specific. Available jobs tend to open up one at a time and it is for a specific role. There are no mass interviews or anything like that.
What advice do you have for others looking into this type of work?
For me, the whole process seemed very overwhelming. However, you have to start somewhere. Start talking to people who work in the field, get a resume ready and dive in.