A R E E R C WHAT TO DO WITH A MAJOR IN PHILOSOPHY? You’ve decided on a major and are not sure what career path to follow after college. To help you out, we asked Barnard alumni who majored in philosophy to share their career experiences with you! Denise Kawailani Barricklow’84, Director of Fundraising & Communications, Fair Share Housing Development At Barnard, I was interested in aesthetics, social justice issues and ethics and my first job after graduation was in an art gallery.I later decided selling art was not something I wanted to do, but I remained interested in culture and intellectual life, so I turned to journalism. I started writing about the arts and got to interview and hang out with artists such as Jeff Koons and Francesco Clemente as well TV and film actors/directors. I enjoyed cultural reporting, but was also drawn to news assignments about social justice issues and wrote features about gangs in New York, boxing as a reform measure in prison, and covered numerous high-profile trials and political campaigns in New York and Los Angeles. I got a job at the Village Voice as an assistant editor and I later worked for United Press International and Reuters. I also established myself as a freelance writer, publishing Op-Eds and longer features in major national publications. My interest in social justice issues led me to apply for a job at the UN as a public information officer for the United National Development Programme, which sent me to Africa, South America and South Asia as a reporter on a range of important projects including contraceptive vaccines in India, the cholera epidemic in Peru, famine relief in the Sudan and much-needed sensitivity training for male police officers dealing with rape victims in Venezuela. Later I worked in NYC as a senior communications official at UNICEF USA, where I led the creation of the organization’s first website, among other duties. Cont’d on pg. 4 Margrét Ann Crone'10, Writing Specialist, Greenwich Education Group I majored in philosophy to examine my life and make it worth living. Literally the word means “love of wisdom,” which speaks to my passion for learning and the pursuit of knowledge. I also fell head-over-heels for Socrates in the introductory ancient philosophy course I took as a freshman—so much so that I spent my winter break in Athens that year! Barnard, and the philosophy department in particular, challenged me to grapple with fundamental questions of meaning, morality, and the nature of existence—both personal and collective. My years at Barnard were a time of profound growth, especially in terms of developing my written and spoken voice. Being able to approach problems creatively and articulate my thoughts paved the way for my work as a writer and educator. After graduating from Barnard, I earned an MA in Higher Education from Teachers College and began working as a writing specialist for a private education group in Greenwich, CT. Here, I tutor high school and college students one-on-one and mentor them through the writing process. I also currently teach summer creative writing classes at several liberal arts colleges and am working toward an MFA in creative nonfiction at Columbia and working part-time at Greenwich Education Group. April 1, 2013 STAFF Robert Earl, Jr. Director Won Kang Senior Assoc. Director Rachel Tannenbaum Assoc. Director / Student Programming Valerie Chow Assoc. Director / Civic Engagement & Experiential Learning Karen Worthing Assoc. Director / Employer Relations & Campus Recruitment Victoria Passarella Assoc. Director / Student & Alumnae Career Education Christine Shin Alumnae Counselor Talia Schatz Career Counselor Katherine Hendry Assistant Director Lindsey Allen Assistant to the Director Hiraida Crespo Office Assistant Bruce Ross Administrative Assistant Nancy Ferro Recruiting Program Assistant Alicia Morrisey Student Employment Assistant Maria Castex Newsletter Editor 1 ONNECTIONS Barnard College Career Development Elliott Hall, 2nd Floor www.barnard.edu/cd (212) 854-2033
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A R E E R CWHAT TO DO WITH A MAJOR IN PHILOSOPHY? You’ve decided on a major and are not sure what career path to follow after college. To help you out, we asked Barnard alumni who majored in philosophy to share their career experiences with you!
Denise Kawailani Barricklow’84, Director of Fundraising & Communications, Fair Share Housing DevelopmentAt Barnard, I was interested in aesthetics, social justice issues and ethics and my first job after graduation was in an art gallery. I later decided selling art was not something I wanted to do, but I remained interested in culture and intellectual life, so I turned to journalism. I started writing about the arts and got to interview and hang out with artists such as Jeff Koons and Francesco Clemente as well TV and film actors/directors. I enjoyed cultural reporting, but was also drawn to news assignments about social justice issues and wrote features about gangs in New York, boxing as a reform measure in prison, and covered numerous high-profile trials and political campaigns in New York and Los Angeles.
I got a job at the Village Voice as an assistant editor and I later worked for United Press International and Reuters. I also established myself as a freelance writer, publishing Op-Eds and longer features in major national publications. My interest in social justice issues led me to apply for a job at the UN as a public information officer for the United National Development Programme, which sent me to Africa, South America and South Asia as a reporter on a range of important projects including contraceptive vaccines in India, the cholera epidemic in Peru, famine relief in the Sudan and much-needed sensitivity training for male police officers dealing with rape victims in Venezuela. Later I worked in NYC as a senior communications official at UNICEF USA, where I led the creation of the organization’s first website, among other duties. Cont’d on pg. 4
Margrét Ann Crone'10, Writing Specialist, Greenwich Education GroupI majored in philosophy to examine my life and make it worth living. Literally the word means “love of wisdom,” which speaks to my passion for learning and the pursuit of knowledge. I also fell head-over-heels for Socrates in the introductory ancient philosophy course I took as a freshman—so much so that I spent my winter break in Athens that year! Barnard, and the philosophy department in particular, challenged me to grapple with fundamental questions of meaning, morality, and the nature of existence—both personal and collective. My years at Barnard were a time of profound growth, especially in terms of developing my written and spoken voice. Being able to approach problems creatively and articulate my thoughts paved the way for my work as a writer and educator. After graduating from Barnard, I earned an MA in Higher Education from Teachers College and began working as a writing specialist for a private education group in Greenwich, CT. Here, I tutor high school and college students one-on-one and mentor them through the writing process. I also currently teach summer creative writing classes at several liberal arts colleges and am working toward an MFA in creative nonfiction at Columbia and working part-time at Greenwich Education Group.
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STAFF
Robert Earl, Jr.Director
Won Kang Senior Assoc. Director
Rachel TannenbaumAssoc. Director / Student Programming
Valerie ChowAssoc. Director / Civic Engagement & Experiential Learning
Karen WorthingAssoc. Director / Employer Relations & Campus Recruitment
Victoria PassarellaAssoc. Director / Student & Alumnae Career Education
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TEN CAREERS FOR A PHILOSOPHY MAJOR
1. Attorney: act as both advocates and advisors. As advocates, they represent one of the parties in criminal and civil trials by presenting evidence and arguing in court to support their client. As advisors, they counsel their clients about their legal rights and obligations and suggest courses of action in business and personal matters. All attorneys research the intent of laws and judicial decisions and apply the laws to the specific circumstances that their clients face.
2. Public Administration: analyze information, oversee expenditures, draft and implement governmental and public policy, manage people and resources, conduct safety inspections, investigate suspected criminal activity, serve as consultants, and in general act as stewards of public interest.
3. Management Consultant: help organizations solve issues, create value, maximize growth and improve business performance. They use their business skills to provide objective advice, expertise and specialist skills which the organization may be lacking.
4. University Faculty: teach related courses in their subject and may instruct undergraduate and/or graduate students. College and university faculty lecture in large halls, lead small seminars, and supervise student research. They prepare lectures, exercises, and laboratory experiments, grade exams and papers, as well as advise and work with students individually.
5. Policymaker: influence or determine policies and practices at an international, national, regional, or local level. Government policymakers study historical and statistical data to decide what types of legal changes are most needed and will be the most effective.
6. Public Administration: analyze information, oversee expenditures, draft and implement governmental and public policy, manage people and resources, conduct safety inspections, investigate suspected criminal activity, serve as consultants, and in general act as stewards of public interest.
7. Systems Analyst: researches problems, plans solutions, recommends software and systems, at least at the functional level, and coordinates development to meet business or other requirements.
8. Editor: review, and edit the work of writers. Editors also may do original writing themselves. An editor's responsibilities vary with the employer and type and level of position held. Editorial duties may include planning the content of books, journals, magazines, and other general-interest publications.
9. Digital Copywriter: responsible for generating the words, slogans and audio scripts that accompany advertising visuals such as creative social media campaigns, blog posts e-books.
10. Public Relations: write news releases, pitch letters, craft newsletters, etc. PR strategies are generally aimed at helping companies get coverage, using the media to shape the public’s perception of a company.
ANOTHER ARGUMENT AGAINST WORK/LIFE BALANCEThe Millennial generation’s trademark concern with work/life balance demonstrate a change in priorities from previous generations. According to a survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers, Millennials say that finding the right balance between their work life and personal life is the number one thing they look for in a job. Yet, in her new book Lean In, 2011 Commencement speaker Sheryl Sandberg notes that too much focus on future lifestyle concerns can interrupt a promising career. Sandberg writes that "framing the issue as 'work-life balance' — as if the two were diametrically opposed — practically ensures work will lose out. Who would ever choose work over life?" Ms. Sandberg warns that too many professional women concerned about creating this amorphous and unattainable balance end up in a situation where they “leave before they leave.” They act like semi-employees, even before they decide to cut back hours or depart their work altogether. These women crater any chance they might have to advance significantly in their careers, an outcome which could have had a bearing on their decision to stay home or not.
As a once full-time, now part-time professional, I can add another dimension to bolster Ms. Sandberg’s argument. Like many young professional women, I didn’t know how I would feel about work when I had children. But by the time my first two were born, I was almost thankful my husband had just started his own company. I didn’t have to decide whether or not to work; I had no option. So, lucky for me, mymind continued to stay in the work game which helped me succeed in an intensely male environment at Merrill Lynch in the 90’s. I left Merrill as a managing directorwhen I was pregnant with my third child to join a client’s new company. Turns out, the job was not as I had imagined and I left there soon after my baby was born. I’vebeen home ever since, working on various ventures.
These days my life is filled with kid-related activities, not professional ones. But I consider myself fortunate that I had the work experience I did for three reasons. First, I’m able to continue offering financial advisory consulting services, on my own schedule, because of the training I received and credibility I attained. Second, I know my past achievements will allow me to return to the work force full-time, perhaps not in an identical capacity, but in a challenging one. And third, on those days when the car mechanic thinks I’m an idiot and my children wouldn’t disagree, I can remember a time when a sizable number of bankers and industrialists valued myopinion.
I may not have followed a career pattern like Sheryl Sandberg’s but our mantra is the same. Jump into your career whole heartedly and achieve as much as you can during that time. You will benefit years later; regardless of where you find yourself.
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Advice for The New Careerist By Terri Tierney Clark
Terri Tierney Clark is Editor of Advice for the New Careerist, a blog designed to help women in the early stages of their careers. A Wall Street veteran, Tierney Clark graduated from Smith College and earned an MBA at Dartmouth’s Tuck School. She spent ten years at Merrill Lynch & Co. where she was among the first female Managing Directors in the investment banking division, managed the Real Estate Private Equity Placement business and was a member of the firm’s first Women’s Steering Committee, which sought to deal with issues affecting young women in the corporate landscape. She now runs an advisory business, Summit Equity Advisors, which offers private equity placement services to corporate clients.
PEER CAREER ADVISOR BUZZBEYOND NACElinkBy Lily Icangelo
As a PCA, one of the questions that I am most frequently asked is “What if I can’t find a job or internship on NACElink” or, similarly, “Is NACElink the only option I have in terms of my job search?” Luckily, even though NACElink is a fantastic resource and tool for your job and internship search, it is not your only option.
If you have a general idea of the type of internship or job that you are looking for, such as an internship at a museum or a job working on a news-based website, and you have already searched NACElink but are looking for other options, don’t be afraid to do your own independent research! Google the museums, publications, or other organizations that you are interested in, and search their website for information regarding internship programs or jobopenings. You can even send an inquiry email to the appropriate contact address that can often be found on company websites. It is not “too nosey” to send a short (three or four sentence) email to a company in order to express interest in working for them—in fact, it can sometimes be an advantage to engage in this type of one-on-one interaction.
However, while it is helpful to know that there are options outside of NACElink, make sure you do not dismiss the database completely! It is generally the best place to begin your job or internship search and is a website that should be checked frequently as new postings are added everyday.
WHAT TO DO WITH A MAJOR IN PHILOSOPHY?
Denise Kawailani Barricklow’84, Director of Fundraising & Communications, Fair Share Housing DevelopmentAfter I had children, I moved to the suburbs where I now do media outreach, branding, policy work, print and online communications as well as fundraising for Fair Share Housing Development, a nonprofit housing and social services provider that seeks to reduce racial and economic segregation in Southern New Jersey through development of affordable housing in high-opportunity communities. Philosophy helped me hone my critical thinking skills, offering me real advantages in my journalism career, which requires that you ask the difficult questions, and also in the nonprofit world, which needs more people who can think outside the box. Philosophy also taught me to follow my passions, which was especially important when I needed to make brave choices to support my professional ambitions. And finally, I am grateful for my background in philosophy because it reinforces the idealism and optimism I feel working as a social justice advocate. That famous quote from fellow Barnard alumna Margaret Mead comes to mind: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.”
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THE PCA’S
KATE BERGIN’13 Sociology
GERALDINE CHEUNG’14Economics and math
JOHANNA COHEN’15Psychology
DEISY FLORES’15Political science and English
PRISCILLA FLORES’14Archaeology
LILY ICANGELO’13English, Art History (minor)
ALEXA HAMMEL’13Psychology
ELISSA MENDEZ-RENK’13Music, French (minor)
JACKIE ROSSITER’13Comparative Literature and Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies
SYLVIA SCODRO’14Economics
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FEATURED INTERNSHIPSFor these and other great opportunities, check out NACElink at www.barnard.edu/cd.
(RED) - Summer Interns. (RED) is seeking professional, dependable, and enthusiastic students and recent graduates for the (RED) Internship Program. Based in New York, (RED) engages businesses and consumers in the fight against AIDS. (RED) partners with the world’s most iconic brands – including Apple, Starbucks, Converse and The Coca-Cola Company. Internship roles include: communications, digital design, development & marketing, and executive office & policy.
Ellen Jacobs Associates - Intern. Ellen Jacobs Associates, a small team of passionate writers, publicists and artists, is currently seeking Digital Media, Publicity, and Journalism Interns for Spring 2013.
New York Habitat - Legal & Compliance Intern. New York Habitat is looking for a dedicated person and team player to join their legal team. The firm’s main goal is to share their expertise with motivated individuals and current students interested in learning more about the real estate industry, specifically the rental market in NYC. During this internship, interns will contribute toward handling new challenges regarding renting and will benefit from the experience of working in an international environment.
Abrams - Summer Interns. Abrams Media is looking for interns for a number of their websites, including editorial positions at Geekosystem, Styleite, The Jane Dough, The Mary Sue and Sports Grid.
International Center of Photography - Marketing & Communications Intern. Reporting to the Marketing Communications Director, the intern will work on projects that help build the ICP brand and enhance the institution's reputation. The intern will work within an integrated marketing communications environment with responsibilities that include media relations, marketing and promotion, and administrative duties.
NYC Department of Cultural Affairs - Capital Unit Summer Intern. The NYC Department of Cultural Affairs coordinates the City’s support for 33 city-owned cultural institutions as well as hundreds of not-for-profit cultural organizations. The Capital Unit provides capital design, construction and equipment funds for cultural institutions and other cultural groups in City-owned and non City-owned facilities.
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council - Interns. LMCC’s internship program provides meaningful opportunities for individuals interested in gaining hands-on experience in the arts and culture sector, from the perspective of a leading non-profit organization in New York City. Interns learn and participate in creative place-making activities and building sustainable communities through our cultural programs, grants & artists’ services, residency opportunities, and development activities. Positions include: artist residencies, development, finance & operations, grants & services, and public programs.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIESSUMMER 2013 ALUMNAE AND DONOR SPONSORED INTERNSHIP GRANT PROGRAMBarnard offers funding for unpaid internships through alumnae and donor sponsored grants. The maximum award is $2,000 for a summer internship. The Summer 2013 Internship Grant Program is open to students from the classes of 2013, 2014 and 2015. The online grant application is available on our website.
Grantees are expected to have secured internships by the application date. Additional requirements include participating in an online discussion community, submitting a learning action plan, and attending a professional development event.
BARNARD COLLEGE 10th ANNUAL BIKE-A-THONThursday, 4/4 at 10:00 AMLeFrak GymnasiumThe New York City Civic Engagement Program, Barnard Career Development, and Columbia Community Service (CCS) are pleased to announce that the 10th Annual Stationary Bike-A-Thon will be held on Thursday, April 4th, from 10am to 6pm in the LeFrak Gymnasium. Come ride with us as we bring our community together through physical activity to raise money for our neighbors in need. All proceeds go directly to programming by CCS-supported social service organizations in Morningside Heights and Harlem. We hope you will join us by forming a team, riding as an individual, or making a pledge!
REGISTRATION: www.barnard.edu/nyccepCONTACT: [email protected] or 212-854-2033
VOLUNTEER FOCUS: DOROT
DOROT alleviates social isolation among the elderly and provides services to help them live independently as valued members of the community. The organization serves the Jewish and wider community, bringing generations together in a mutually beneficial partnership of elders, volunteers and professionals. DOROT administers programs such as Friendly Visiting, Holiday Package Deliveries, Shop & Escort, and Wellness Programs for seniors.
INFORMATION: http://bit.ly/YGt937
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GET VOLUNTEER AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT RELATED INTERNSHIP AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN YOUR E-MAIL!
Sign up for the New York City Civic Engagement Program e-mail listserv. You will receive weekly announcements of newly posted civic engagement-related opportunities.
Not all internships are created equal. For those that turn out badly there were, in many cases, early signs that the internship was less than ideal. Read below for some of the tell-tale signs:
The earliest stages seem chaoticYou can tell a lot about a company based on how they interview and follow up. Perhaps your interview time was moved last minute. Maybe you were sent an email meant for another candidate and it took the HR person a few days to correct the issue. These instances may foreshadow similar disorganization on the job.
The employer learns very little about youMost people don’t enjoy getting grilled during an interview, but when an employer is eager to understand your background and experiences, it’s a good sign. If you get an internship with relatively no examination by an organization, perhaps you should think twice before moving forward.
After the interview, you still don’t understand the jobIt’s alright to go into an interview being a bit uncertain about your position, but after the interview is over, you should have a comfortable grasp on your position. Remember, most internship dissatisfaction occurs because of a mismatch between your expectations of the position and what you end up doing. Learn what you are getting yourself into before you say “yes” to an offer.
Your gut is telling you that it’s just not rightStudents seem to forget how strong and accurate their own judgment and intuition can be. If something feels off about position, interviewer or office culture, consider looking elsewhere.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTSFor more information, visit www.barnard.edu/cd
CAREERS AND COFFEE: WOMEN AND BROADCASTING Wednesday, 4/3 at 6:00 PM BCD Library Join Career Development for a discussion with alum Charmian Ling’90, Senior Producer at Rock Center with Brian Williams. RSVP: NACElink
WOMEN IN CHEMISTRY Thursday, 4/4 at 6:00 PM BCD Library Join Career Development and the Barnard Chemical Society for a panel on women in the industry. Hear from five successful women about their paths and how they leverage their chemistry backgrounds. Learn various ways to position yourself for success.
Panelists:
Sarah Dolman, Director in Process Chemistry, Merck
Amy Law, Deputy Director of Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals
Linda Suen, Ph.D. Candidate, Columbia University, Chemistry Department
Leena Taneja, Senior Research Technologist- Product Development, The Dannon Company, Inc
EMPLOYER FOCUS: (RED)Every Generation is known for something.Let's be the one that delivers an AIDS Free Generation.
Based in New York, (RED) transforms the collective power of consumers into a financial force to help others in need. In partnership with the world’s most iconic brands, they make (PRODUCT)RED™ items and donate up to 50 percent of their profits to the Global Fund to invest in HIV/AIDS programs in Africa. To date, more than $170 million has been generated and 7.5 million people have been helped through Global Fund financed grants that (RED) supports.
Sheryl Sandberg at HarvardThursday, 4/4 at 3:45 PM Sanders TheaterHarvard Undergraduate Women in Business presents Sheryl Sandberg at Harvard. Join them for an exclusive discussion and Q&A with Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO and author of Lean In
Women in ChemistryThursday, 4/4 at 6:00 PMBCD LibraryHear from 5 successful women about their paths and how they leverage their chemistry backgrounds. Learn various ways to position yourself for success.
INFO SESSIONS:
ESPN Stats & Information GroupMonday, 4/8 at 3:30 PMRm. 227, Milbank HallIf statistics, storylines, news-headline writing and editing are a big part of your sports game, then Stats & Information is the place for you.
Forté College Leadership Launch for WomenSaturday, 4/6 at 8:15 AMOff-siteAre you an exceptional student leader interested in building skills and enhancing your resume?Have you considered a career in business? Attend Forté’s College Leadership Launch for Women in Washington, D.C. to discover opportunities you never knew existed!
Fund for the Public InterestWednesday, 4/3 at 9:30 AMWednesday, 4/3 at 1:00 PMThursday, 4/4 at 2:15 PMThursday, 4/4 at 4:15 PM Thursday, 4/4 at 5:45 PMLocations varyWork on real world issues. Gain real world experience. Summer Jobs with The Fund.APPLY: Here.
HAPPY SPRING!
APRIL AT A GLANCEEvents are listed alphabetically.
Careers and Coffee: Women and BroadcastingWednesday, 4/3 at 6:00 PMBCD LibraryA discussion with Charmian Ling’90,Senior Producer, Rock Center with Brian Williams. RSVP: NACElink
National Society for Hispanic Professionals: New York Bilingual Professional Job FairWednesday, 4/10 at 10:00 AM Sanders TheaterThis is your opportunity to meet with top quality employers seeking diversity in bilingual, professional candidates like you! Bring plenty of copies of your resume and dress to impress, many employers will be hosting on site interviews.INFO: Here. NYC Charter School Career FairThursday, 4/4 at 3:45 PM Harlem Children’s ZoneAre you interested in working in a charter school in New York City? Are you, will you be, or do you know a New York State Certified General Education Teacher, Special Education teacher, or Related Service Provider? Join us for this upcoming Charter School Job Fair sponsored by the NYC Charter School Center in partnership with the Special Education Collaborative. REGISTER:http://www.nyccharterschools.org/careerfair
