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DOING WELL AND DOING GOOD: FINDING SUCCESS IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR Each year, a large number of Barnard graduates embark upon a career in “saving the world.” They’ve prepared for this over four years with internships at various organizations, completing their major requirements and spending the better part of their final semester applying for positions with a host of organizations. As you prepare to enter the workforce, and are thinking the “public sector” might be the place for you, there are a few things you should know. WHERE ARE THE JOBS? Over 11 million Americans, of whom 70% are women, work full-time in the nonprofit sector – representing 7% of the total American workforce spread across 50 states. Although, NYC is the capital of America’s nonprofit sector, nonprofit jobs are in every city, every state, and deal with every issue. HOW DO I FIND A NON-PROFIT JOB? David Schachter, Assistant Dean at NYU’s Wagner School of Public Service, recently shared his “four frame” model of finding your entry point to the nonprofit sector with Barnard students: 1. ISSUE: What is a matter of public concern you want to work on? 2. SYSTEM: How do you want to address the issue? 3. ORGANIZATION: Is there a dream organization that you’d love to work for? 4. ROLE: What are the special skills you bring? Finding the best fit for you in the public sector means thinking about each of these frames and knowing what is most important to you for a future job. HOW WILL THIS ECONOMY EFFECT THE PUBLIC SECTOR? Paul Light, a nonprofit management expert at NYU, says that as many as 100,000 nonprofits could go under in the coming months. This means that the job search process is about to get very competitive. New graduates need to be reflective and intentional about their job search process. Using the four frames above is a start. Ensuring that your resume and cover letter are polished is the next step. Think you don’t need to network? Think again. Some estimates place the number of new jobs attained through networking at 60-80%. While this includes family members and friends, it is important to cultivate relationships with like-minded professionals by exchanging business cards and following-up soon after. Career Development hopes to assist you in your personal journey that leads you to a meaningful career. Stop in and find out what resources might be most useful to you. by Will Simpkins, Program Director, Community & Diversity Initiatives Career Connections March 2, 2009 Barnard Career Development Elliott Hall, 2nd Floor www.barnard.edu/ocd PHONE NUMBER: 212 854-2033 EMAIL: [email protected]STAFF Robert Earl, Jr. Director Alexandra Nestoras Senior Associate Director Won Kang Associate Director / Student Employment Will Simpkins Program Director / Community & Diversity Initiatives Nadine Verna Program Director / Senior Year Linda Reals Manager / Financial Fluency Program Katherine Hendry Assistant Director Halle Kiefer Career Resources Assistant Hiraida Crespo Office Assistant Genise Reid Student Employment Assistant Annapurna Potluri Administrative Assistant 1
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DOING WELL AND DOING GOOD: FINDING SUCCESS IN THE PUBLIC SECTOREach year, a large number of Barnard graduates embark upon a career in “saving the world.” They’ve prepared for this over four years with internships at various organizations, completing their major requirements and spending the better part of their final semester applying for positions with a host of organizations. As you prepare to enter the workforce, and are thinking the “public sector” might be the place for you, there are a few things you should know.
WHERE ARE THE JOBS?Over 11 million Americans, of whom 70% are women, work full-time in the nonprofit sector – representing 7% of the total American workforce spread across 50 states. Although, NYC is the capital of America’s nonprofit sector, nonprofit jobs are in every city, every state, and deal with every issue.
HOW DO I FIND A NON-PROFIT JOB?David Schachter, Assistant Dean at NYU’s Wagner School of Public Service, recently shared his “four frame” model of finding your entry point to the nonprofit sector with Barnard students:
1. ISSUE: What is a matter of public concern you want to work on?2. SYSTEM: How do you want to address the issue? 3. ORGANIZATION: Is there a dream organization that you’d love to work for? 4. ROLE: What are the special skills you bring?
Finding the best fit for you in the public sector means thinking about each of these frames and knowing what is most important to you for a future job.
HOW WILL THIS ECONOMY EFFECT THE PUBLIC SECTOR?Paul Light, a nonprofit management expert at NYU, says that as many as 100,000 nonprofits could go under in the coming months. This means that the job search process is about to get very competitive. New graduates need to be reflective and intentional about their job search process. Using the four frames above is a start. Ensuring that your resume and cover letter are polished is the next step. Think you don’t need to network? Think again. Some estimates place the number of new jobs attained through networking at 60-80%. While this includes family members and friends, it is important to cultivate relationships with like-minded professionals by exchanging business cards and following-up soon after.
Career Development hopes to assist you in your personal journey that leads you to a meaningful career. Stop in and find out what resources might be most useful to you.
by Will Simpkins, Program Director, Community & Diversity Initiatives
Career Connections
March 2, 2009
Barnard Career DevelopmentElliott Hall, 2nd Floorwww.barnard.edu/ocd
Barnard Career DevelopmentElliott Hall, 2nd Floorwww.barnard.edu/ocd
LIBRARY RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT:
MAKING A LIVING WHILE MAKING A DIFFERENCEBY: MELISSA EVERETT
Whether you are a new job-seeker, job-changer, or someone who would like to make a difference right where they are, this book is the definitive "how-to-make-it-happen" guide.
Find this book in the Career Development Library on the 2nd
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TEN TIPS TO HELP YOU FIND A JOB IN A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION (NPO)
1. When looking for a job opportunity with an NPO know which sector you are interested in and what you want to do for that sector (e.g. research, accounting, telemarketing, canvassing, managing and writing). Sub-sectors of nonprofit include:
Arts, Culture, and Humanities Education Environment and Animals Health Human Services International, Foreign Affairs Public, Societal Benefit Religion-related Mutual/membership benefit Public/Social: Civil Rights, Development, Advocacy
2. Most NPOs don’t have a Human Resources person, a recruitment budget, or formal HR practices, so plan your outreach strategy carefully.
3. It is difficult to get information on salaries because the structure of each NPO is unique. Be sure to do extensive research on your specific non-profit career path. Good sources for salary information include: CommonGood Careers, Guidestar and The Nonprofit Times.
4. NPOs actively recruit a diverse workforce.
5. NPOs are looking to increase collaborations among non-profits, government, and businesses. If you have experience in any of these, use them to your advantage.
6. NPOs look for a person who: shows commitment to their mission (include this on your resume) is a multi-tasker is a team player and an independent worker has some experience with fundraising and development
7. Those new to the sector must take advantage of professional development opportunities: volunteer, intern, and network, network, network (and always say “Thank you”).
8. Be proactive about finding a mentor.
9. Understand the strategies an NPO uses, in addition to its mission.
10. Understand the NPO’s funding resources and show interest in assisting with development efforts, such as fundraising.
Oh, and one more………
11. Understand the realities of your dream job.
Source: A Call to Serve: 2009 Nonprofit Career Paths, a NACE Virtual Seminar. Presenter: Shelly Cryer www.naceweb.org
EXPLORE TEN RESOURCES THAT WILL LINK YOU TO THE NON-PROFIT WORLD
http://www.idealist.org/
http://www.cgcareers.org/
http://www.guidestar.org/
http://www.nptimes.com/
http://www.nonprofitstaffing.com
http://www.opportunityknocks.org/
http://www.makingthedifference.org/
http://www.ourpublicservice.org/
http://www.volunteermatch.org/
http://philanthropy.com/jobs/
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THE IDEALIST GUIDE TO NONPROFIT CAREERS FOR FIRST TIME JOB SEEKERS
ABOUT THE GUIDE:This is a free resource for emerging professionals pursuing their first position in the nonprofit sector. Available at: www.idealist.org/en/career/guide/firsttime/index.html or the Career Development Library.
New Internships! For these and many other opportunities, please see eRecruiting!
American Miklat Committee, Inc. is the New York-based fundraising office for Miklat-Bat Melech, which operates safe havens for observant women and their children caught in the vise of domestic abuse in Israel. Miklat also offers legal services and counseling to all Israeli women in need. Interns will provide administrative support, as well as assist in the planning and execution of fundraising events through the year.
The Health Research Training Program (HRTP) of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is accepting applications for its 2009 summer session. HRTP allows students to experience the "real life" challenges of public health and to apply their classroom learning to practical problems, and in the process acquire a greater understanding of public health. Deadline: February 16, 2009. Come to Career Development for application materials. For more information, visit: www.nyc.gov/health/hrtp.
New York Women In Film & Television (NYWIFT) is looking for an intern to work directly with the Membership Coordinator. Candidate will be expected to work between 16-20 hours per week for at least 12 weeks. Responsibilities include: assisting with membership applications and renewals, database management, membership campaigns, and other administrative tasks as needed.
MiApogeo.com is a new hybrid social network, entertainment and collaborative content site for bicultural U.S. Latinos and Latin culture enthusiasts founded by a Barnard alumna and trustee. It seeks spring interns to be involved in all areas of running the day-to-day operations. Both students of a Latino background or non-Latinos with knowledge of the Latino culture are important to the fabric and mission of the site. Internships are offered in: Editorial/Content, Marketing, Research & Reporting, Technology/IT, and Strategic Alliances and Business Development. Compensation is negotiable.
Fotofolio/Artpost seeks a production/design intern to work closely with the Art Director. Interns will assist in all aspects of the production process from choosing images, to creating digital docs, inputting text, sending camera ready material to printer. Requirements: good visual sense, interest in the fine arts, and working knowledge of Quark and Word. Some experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign recommended.
American Friends of the Open University of Israel is offering an internship in grants writing and foundation relations. The student intern would receive work experience in: researching and identifying new foundation prospects and planning strategies to approach them; writing and preparing proposals, budgets and applications; tracking grant prospects, submission deadlines, and awards; writing acknowledgement letters; maintaining foundation files; producing briefing materials and proposals for site visits. Suggested hours are 15-30 per week but flexible.
The Project A.L.S./Jenifer Estess Laboratory for Stem Cell Research at Columbia University is looking for Barnard students with experience in cell biology and immunohistochemistry to take part in a two-month summer internship. Interns will participate in research directed towards understanding and treatment of two motor neuron diseases: ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig' s disease, and spinal muscular atrophy.
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LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP?
In addition to eRecruiting, you have access to Internships.com and Internships-USA.com, two online resources with hundreds of different internships organized by industry and state. To access both databases, log into eRecruiting, and use the school passwords provided on the lower left hand side of the home page.
INFORMATION: Log into eRecruiting.
WEATHERHEAD UNDERGRADUATE TRAINING GRANT
The Weatherhead East Asian Institute offers grants of up to$2,500 to undergraduate students for summer projects in East Asia. Eligible projects include research or a secured, uncompensated internship.
INFORMATION Visit: www.columbia.edu/cu/weai/student-resources/whug_training.html
Looking for a Job! Make sure to check out eRecruiting on our website. All positions we receive are posted on-line.
Work Awards If you receive a Federal Work Study or Barnard College Job award, make sure you know your remaining balance. The award amounts that you received during the fall apply for the whole academic year. You cannot earn beyond the amount of your award. If you are reaching the end of your award, you should contact financial aid to request an increase as soon as possible. Please email me if you are granted an increase. If you are being switched from a Federal Work Study to Barnard College Job award, you will need a new contract for your change in award. You can stop by contract hours to complete your paperwork.
First time working at Barnard? You must complete the W-4 & I-9 forms before you can get a contract. You will need to bring your US passport, or a photo ID and social security card, to Career Development, during contract hours, which are posted in the office and on the website. If you can’t make contract hours, set up an appointment with Won (call x42033).
What’s your file number? Look at your paycheck for your file number (it appears on the upper left) and use it on future time sheets! If you can’t find your pay stubs, you can email Won at [email protected], and it will be emailed to you.
NOT-FOR-PROFIT UPDATES
NON-PROFIT & PUBLIC SERVICE CAREER FAIR3/6, 11AM - 4 PM Roone Arledge Auditorium, Lerner Hall
11 AM - 12 PM Open to students of Barnard and Columbia12 PM - 4 PM Open to students of Barnard, Columbia and partner schools
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ALL IVY ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CAREER FAIR3/6/09, 10 AM - 3 PMLow Memorial Library, The Rotunda
All eight Ivy League schools have teamed up to provide representatives from public agencies, consulting firms, nonprofit organizations, and businesses an opportunity to connect with top graduate and undergraduate students.
RSVP: eRecruiting
GET VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN YOUR EMAIL!
Make sure to indicate “community service” or “volunteer” as a preference in your eRecruiting profile to receive our community service listserv. You’ll get biweekly announcements of newly posted volunteer opportunities for Barnard students.
Have you started your job search? Do you have questions that you need answered? Maybe you have an interview coming up soon and don’t know how to answer the quintessential question, “Tell me about yourself?” The Senior Initiative Blog is where you can converse with Career Development counselors as well as your peers about your job search. Show our community some blog love and participate!
http://barnardseniorinitiative.blogspot.com/
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SENIORS / BARNARD EXPERIENCE FOR SENIORS IN TRANSITION (BEST)
MAKING THE MOST OF A CAREER FAIR WORKSHOP 3/2, 4 - 5 PM Career Development, Seminar Room3/3, 12 - 1 PM Career Development, Seminar Room
Are you unsure about how to market yourself to representatives at organizations participating in the Columbia Not-For-Profit Career Fair as well as other local career fairs? Come to this interactive workshop to learn how you can prepare before the fair as well as gain tips for making a lasting impression during and after the fair.SIGN UP: eRecruiting.
UPCOMING DEADLINES FOR SENIORSSee eRecruiting and the BEST Fellowship binder in the Career Development library for more information about these and other opportunities. Koch Associates Fellows, teaching program 3/16UCSF AIDS Health Project, teaching program 3/31
BEST OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS FOR SENIORSKeep a look out for Career Development’s BEST Opportunity Knocks for Seniors! Twice a month you will receive an e-mail from Career Development that lists job opportunities, fellowships, post-graduate research openings, and other programs, all for graduating seniors.
BEST ORIENTATIONS3/3, 12 PM Career Development, Seminar Room3/5, 12 PM Career Development, Seminar Room 3/9, 4 PM Career Development, Seminar Room– Last of the Semester
If you are a graduating senior who needs help with looking for jobs after college and utilizing available resources at Career Development, come to this orientation, which will highlight special programs and services just for you! The Barnard Experience for Seniors in Transition (BEST) is a program available to any senior, regardless of their major or post-college plans.
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MARCH CALENDARBEST OrientationMonday, 3/2/09 at 12 PMThursday, 3/5/09 at 12 PM Monday, 3/9/09 at 4pm Career Development Seminar RoomRSVP: eRecruitingFor more information, e-mail Nadine Verna at [email protected].
Making the Most of a Career Fair WorkshopMonday, 3/2/09 at 4 PMTuesday, 3/3/09 at 12 PM Career Development Seminar RoomRSVP: eRecruitingIn this interactive workshop, learn how to prepare for participation in a career fair; how to maximize your time at a career fair; and how to effectively follow-up with contacts after a fair. Discover tactics on how to make yourself memorable to recruiters as well as how to “sell yourself” effectively.
Financial Fluency SeminarThursday, 3/3/09 at 4 PMCareer Development Seminar RoomRSVP: eRecruitingThis is a series of seminars designed to educate students on issues pertaining to personal finance and to provide students with the proper tools to make educated and responsible financial decisions. Please sign-up by March 2nd, 2009. If you have difficulty with sign-up, please email Linda Reals at [email protected].
Pre-College Program Summer in NYC: Information Session for RA and Program Coordinator Positions Tuesday, 3/3/09 at 4 PM - 5 PM405 Milbank - Krueger HallSummer job opportunity. Position runs from 6/22-7/27, 2009. Compensation: stipend, meals and housing. For more information, contact the Program at [email protected]. Applications available at the session and in Milbank 235 after 3/3/09.
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Lost in Translation: The Secret to Communicating Across Cultures and Generations Successfully Tuesday, 3/3/09 at 6 PM - 8 PMBurston-MarstellarNYWICI is convening a panel of experts to address the challenges and opportunities of communicating across cultures and generations. Cost for nonmembers is $41. For more information, visit: www.nywici.org.
All Ivy Environmental and Sustainable Development Career FairFriday, 3/6/09 at 10 AM - 3 PMLow Library, Columbia UniversityAll eight Ivy League schools have teamed up again to provide representatives from public agencies, consulting firms, nonprofit organizations and business and industry an opportunity to connect with top graduate and undergraduate students.For more information and to register, contact Betsy Ness-Edelstein at [email protected].
MPA’s 2009 Career Insight ConferenceFriday, 3/6/09 at 8 AM - 12:30 PMTime & Life Building, NYCThe conference introduces new audiences to magazines and showcases the diverse and multicultural talent within the industry. A line-up of magazine industry professionals from the business and editorial sides are slated. Student registration fee: $35. For more information visit www.magazine.org.
Nonprofit & Public Service Career FairFriday, 3/6/09 at 11 AM - 4 PMRoone Arledge Auditorium11 AM - 12 PM, Open to Barnard and Columbia. 12 PM - 4 PM, Open to Barnard, Columbia and partner schools.
TESOL Certificate Program Information SessionFriday, 3/6/09 at 6 PMTeachers CollegeTeacher's College at Columbia University invites you to join them and learn more about our summer intensive TESOL Certificate Program. RSVP to Dr. Linda Wine, Director at [email protected] call 212.678.3459. For more information please visit www.tc.edu/tesolcertificate.
The Making of a Mogul: A Woman’s Rise in Real EstateThursday, 3/12/09 at 6 PM 223 Milbank HallRSVP: eRecruitingIn honor of Women's Herstory Month, Jacky Teplitzky will discuss her successful career in real estate. A managing director at Prudential Douglas Elliman (PDE), a company of more than 3,300 brokers in over 60 offices, Jacky Teplitzky has sold more than $500,000,000 in Manhattan real estate. In 2007, the Jacky Teplitzky team was ranked the #1 team at PDE and ranked number 3 among all the teams in the entire Prudential Real Estate Affiliates network of over 65,000 agents.
Idealist.org’s Philadelphia Career FairThursday, 3/26/09 at 10 AM - 2 PMPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaThe Idealist.org Philadelphia Nonprofit Career Fair will take place at Villanova University and is generously hosted by Villanova University Career Services, and co-hosted by St. Joseph's University Career Development Center, Penn State University, University of Pennsylvania, and many others.For more information and to register, visit: http://www.idealist.org/if/idealist/en/CareerFair/Viewer/default?career-fair-id=213.
