Career Development Office - Programs & Events
Be sure to visit the
OCEAN calendar to view
all upcoming CDO events, including Application Deadlines & Information Sessions.
Speakers & Panels
Liberal Arts in the 21st Century: Preparation for Lives of Change
Saturday, Nov 7th, 2009
10:30 - 11:45 AM
BMC, Goodhart Hall
Alumnae panelists, representing the fields of International development, business, law and education, will address the application of their liberal arts training in their work and their lives.
Panelists include:
Georgette Chapman Phillips ’81, JD, David B. Ford Professor of Real Estate, Vice Dean and Director of the Undergraduate Division, Wharton School of Business, UPenn
Giulia Cox ’91, Executive Director, Student Support Services New York City Department of Education, D.79 Alternative Schools & Programs
Katharine Frase ’79, Vice President, Industry Solutions and Emerging Business, IBM Research
Kaniya Wignaraja ’88, Director, Bureau of Development Policy, United Nations Development Programme
Moderator: Jane Dammen McAuliffe, President, Bryn Mawr College
Career Fairs
The Idealist.org Washington DC Nonprofit Career Fair
Tuesday, Nov 10th, 2009
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
George Washington University
Cloyd Heck Marvin Center located at 800 21st Street, NW, between H and I streets.
The nonprofit career fair will consist of:
-The fair itself, where job seekers can distribute resumes and speak with nonprofit recruiters about current and future employment, internship, and volunteer opportunities.
-Free information sessions offering nonprofit career advice to all job seekers.
Information Sessions
11/10/2009 11:30am - 12:30pm Green Careers
Information Sessions
11/10/2009 12:45pm - 01:45pm National and International Service Programs
Scott Beale, Atlas Corps
Stephen Chapman, Peace Corps
Thomas Clark, Teach For America
Katrina Mathis, AmeriCorps NCCC
Amy Potthast, Idealist.org (and AmeriCorps VISTA alumna)
Kristin Walega, City Year
Get the experience you want, explore the issues you care about, through participation in a term of service with Teach For America, Atlas Corps, AmeriCorps NCCC, Peace Corps and others. This panel discussion will introduce you to a variety of citizen service corps, highlight top differences to look for among corps, and explain why employers and grad schools love to recruit alumni of service corps.
Information Sessions
11/10/2009 02:00pm - 03:00pm International Nonprofit Work
CDO Misc. Event
The Philadelphia Job Hunters Education + Networking Event
Tuesday, Nov 10th, 2009
8:00-3:00
Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia
Over 2000 attendees are expected.
This is the first event of its kind in
Philadelphia. Although there will be employers
there, it is not a job fair. It is an education
and networking event to provide job seekers the
tools and resources they need to get the job they
want and get it more quickly.
We will draw one attendee to be able to play to win up to $100,000 (which we are looking at having covered live on NBC10 or Fox 29).
Speakers & Panels
MBA Admissions Panel and Discussion for Undergraduate Students
Tuesday, Nov 10th, 2009
6:00-8:00pm
University of Pennsylvania, Houston Hall, Hall of Flags 3417 Spruce St
Please join MBA representatives for a panel discussion about the degree to learn how an MBA education can help you develop and achieve your career goals, how to prepare a good MBA application, and how to choose the right MBA program for you.
This panel will provide a unique opportunity to learn about the wide variety of possibilities the degree can open up for you. Time will be reserved to ask school representatives questions about their individual schools. Details and a link to registration is listed below.
Registration:
http://forms.darden.virginia.edu/admissions/fair.htm
MBA Programs represented are Columbia Business School, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan School of Management, Northwestern Kellogg School of Management, Stanford Graduate School of Business, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, UCLA Anderson School of Management, University of Chicago Booth School of Business, University of Virginia Darden Graduate School of Business Administration, and the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Workshops
Career Exploration Series
Tuesday, Nov 10th, 2009
4:30-6:30 p.m.
BMC Campus Center 200
Clueless about your career choice?
Can’t decide on a major?
Have so many ideas you don’t know where to start?
Learn how to evaluate your talents, interests and skills. Explore career options that are a good match for you in this 2 session career exploration group! Sign ups start October 28 in the CDO!
YOU MUST ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS!!! Tuesdays November 10 and 17
SIGN-UPS BEGIN OCTOBER 28TH IN YOUR CDO.
IF INTERESTED,PLEASE STOP BY YOUR CDO as soon as possible to take the MBTI AND STRONG INVENTORIES (50-60 minutes will be required to take these inventories)asap.
Career Fairs
Internship Fair for HC College Sponsored Opportunities
Wednesday, Nov 11th, 2009
5:00 - 7:00 pm
HC Sunken Lounge, Dining Center
Learn about Haverford College Funding sources to support your summer internship/research for Summer 2010.
In a career fair settings, students who received funding from the College in 09 will be available to talk about their summer experiences and about their College Funding source.
Speakers & Panels
GE (General Electric) Finance Info Session
Wednesday, Nov 11th, 2009
7:30pm
HC, Campus Center 205
Event Name:
GE Finance info session hosted by Haverford grads
Description:
Interested in a finance career at General Electric? Come to this virtual information session hosted by recent Haverford grads to learn more about GE, their financial leadership program and internship opportunities in finance for sophomores and juniors. The graduates all currently hold finance roles within the company, spanning different GE business segments and groups within the organization. They will share their experiences and advice and answer any questions you may have- so bring lots of questions!
ADVANCE SIGN UP REQUIRED by Friday November 6th! SIGN UP ON OCEAN FOR THIS EVENT AND BE SURE TO ATTEND IF YOU SIGN UP.
Career Fairs
BMC Internship Fair 2009: Opening Doors onto the World
Thursday, Nov 12th, 2009
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
BMC Campus Center Lounge
Learn about Bryn Mawr College funding sources to support your summer internship for Summer 2010.
In a career fair settings, students who received funding from the College in 09 will be available to talk about their summer experiences and about their College Funding source.
The Internship Fair is co-sponsored by the Dean’s Office, the Career Development Office, the Civic Engagement Office, the Hepburn Center and the Sociology Department/Pollak grants.
Career Info Days
Credit Suisse Site Visit in NYC
Friday, Nov 13th, 2009
10:30am
New York City
Juniors have priority sign-up until October 28th. After that sign-up is open to sophomores. Advance Sign Up in CDO Required beginning October 20th. SPACE LIMITED!
Learn about Credit Suisse, their Recruiting Process,and internship opportunities. Learn from professionals in the Investment Banking Department, and network with these professionals. STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE OWN TRANSPORTATION.
City Recruiting Days
Chicago Recruiting Day
Friday, Dec 4th, 2009
9 am - 5 pm
Chicago, IL
Sponsored by the Selective Liberal Arts Consortium.
Pre-selected interviews for seniors.
Application Deadline: October 21
City Recruiting Days
Boston Recruiting Day
Wednesday, Jan 6th, 2010
9 am - 5 pm
Boston, MA
Sponsored by the Selective Liberal Arts Consortium.
Pre-selected interviews for seniors.
Application Deadline: November 4
City Recruiting Days
New York Recruiting Day
Thursday, Jan 7th, 2010
9 am - 5 pm
New York, NY
Sponsored by the Selective Liberal Arts Consortium.
Pre-selected interviews for seniors.
Application Deadline: November 4
City Recruiting Days
Washington, DC Recruiting Day
Monday, Jan 11th, 2010
9 am - 5 pm
Washington, DC
Sponsored by the Selective Liberal Arts Consortium.
Pre-selected interviews for seniors.
Application Deadline: November 4
Career Fairs
Philadelphia Not-For-Profit Career Fair
Friday, Feb 19th, 2010
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Founders Hall, Haverford College
More than 50 represenatives from a variety of not-for-profit organizations will be on-campus to talk about their opportunities - summer and permanent and to provide career information.
Career Fairs
The Idealist.org Boston Nonprofit Career Fair
Tuesday, Feb 23rd, 2010
11:00am - 03:00pm
Boston University
The nonprofit career fair will consist of:
-The fair itself, where job seekers can distribute resumes and speak with nonprofit recruiters about current and future employment, internship, and volunteer opportunities.
-Free information sessions offering nonprofit career advice to all job seekers.
Career Fairs
Boston Not-for-Profit/Public Service Fair
Friday, Feb 26th, 2010
10:00 - 2:00 pm
Wellesley College
**Co-sponsored by CDO**
Not-for-Profit Career Fair at Wellesley College
Friday, February 26, 2010, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Multi-Purpose Gym, Keohane Sports Center
Discover job, internship and volunteer options
in the not-for-profit and public service sectors.
--see link for Participants in the Not-for-Profit Career Fair 2010
Career Fairs
NYC Not-For-Profit & Public Service Career Fair
Friday, Mar 5th, 2010
Noon-4pm
Columbia University, Alfred Lerner Hall, Auditorium
** Co-sponsored by CDO**
NYC Not-For-Profit & Public Service Career
Friday, March 5, 2010
12:00 Noon-4 pm
Roone Arledge Auditorium of Alfred Lerner Hall, Columbia University
**Will need to show school ID to get into the Fair
Career Fairs
The Minneapolis Idealist.org Nonprofit Career Fair
Tuesday, Apr 13th, 2010
12:00-4:00pm
University of Minnesota
The nonprofit career fair will consist of:
-The fair itself, where job seekers can distribute resumes and speak with nonprofit recruiters about current and future employment, internship, and volunteer opportunities.
-Free information sessions offering nonprofit career advice to all job seekers.
