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Office of Career Services
CW Hosts Part Time Job Fair
The Part Time Job Fair was a success as fourteen companies and seventy students and alumni attended. Many students had on the spot interviews and filled out numerous applications. Some of the companies that attended the event were Best Buy, TD Bank, TEK systems, Stew Leonard's, and many others.
Some positive feedback from the employers included:
"Always a pleasure coming to The College of Westchester." - Susan Sierra, Stew Leonard's
"One student Googled me, very good!" - Mary Brauner, Mary Will Travel
Digital Media Students Showcase their Work
Over 25 students showcased their artwork to experts in the field. Over 15 employers reviewed their portfolios and provided feedback on their technical skills, communication skills and design skills in hopes to prep them for upcoming job interviews. Companies such as Nickelodeon, NBC Artworks, Wild Frog Studio, Philips, and Harquin were just a few of which attended. Students loved the event and enjoyed meeting all the professionals. They felt the feedback was extremely helpful.Computer Networking Career Cafe a Success
Computer Networking students who are graduating in April had an opportunity to participate in roundtable discussions with employers in the field. Students met with Netcom Plus, LLC., Right Click Recruiting, and Asphalt Green (a non-profit IT company). Students felt the event was "a great experience" and that the "feedback and comments were very informative." Three students were interested in completing internships with the companies who attended. CW Hosts Part Time Job Fair
The Part Time Job Fair was a success. Many students had on the spot interviews and filled out numerous applications. Some of the companies that attended the event included Hudson Valley Bank, Marshall's, WFAS Radio, Stew Leonard's, Nordstrom Cafe, and many more.Positive feedback from the employers included:
"Well spoken individuals with comments and questions, and are willing to learn." - Stew Leondard's
"We will definitely contact more than a few students about internships." - WFAS Radio
"We believe that some of the students will be a great fit at the bank." - Hudson Valley Bank
"Most students were dressed professionally and were ready to be interviewed." - Mary Will Travel
CW Holds Grad Career Fair
The Office of Career Services held a Graduate Career Fair with 22 employers and over 50 graduates in attendance. Many of the grads filled out applications and had on the spot interviews. Career Services, along with the help of Media Resources, had a station set up for graduates to take a professional photo for their LinkedIn profile.
Some of the companies that attended were Aflac, Cablevision, Citibank, MTA Metro North Railroad, Men's Wearhouse and many more. Apple Metro, Inc. said our students' “résumés were well put together†and Netology said they will be contacting our students for interviews and "met a few individuals with potential."CW Medical Students Meet Health Care Professionals at Medical Career Cafe
The Office of Career Services hosted its annual Medical Career Cafe. Healthcare professionals from Doctors Express, Urgent Care of Westchester and New York Pain Management participated in a lunch and learn experience with our students. The cafe allowed medical assistant students the opportunity to have roundtable discussions with employers within their field. The employers gave helpful tips and feedback to the group who are heading out to externship sites for the first time next semester. As a result of successful interactions, two of these companies are interested in interviewing CW medical assistants for positions within their offices.Internship Experiences Continue to Grow
CW's annual internship fair was held in July with companies that included Cablevision, NBCUniversal and MSM Designz. Bachelor and Associate level students were in attendance, as the importance of an internship experience continues to grow. Employers were impressed by the level of professionalism and passion the attendees expressed to pursue opportunities within their field. Companies that could not attend also shared internships available within their organizations.
Fall Career Fair Success!
The Office of Career Services held a Fall Career Fair. There were 15 employers and over 100 students that attended the event. Students were encouraged to dress professionally and bring multiple copies of their resume. It was wonderful to see students dressed up for the occasion, walking around the room with resumes in the new CW folders that they received at the Pre-Career Fair Extreme Makeover the day before.Some companies represented at the fair included newcomers, such as Casa Pons USA, Inc., Atria Senior Living, and Men's Wearhouse. Other companies looking to hire our students included ENT & Allergy Associates, WESTMED Medical Group, Bank of America, TD Bank, Citibank, Macy's, Stew Leonard's and WFAS Radio.
Thank you to all who encouraged students to attend the Fall Career Fair!
First Graduate Career Fair a Success!
On August 24th, the Office of Career Services hosted its first career fair targeted specifically for our recent graduates. With over 50 alumni companies in attendance the day was a great success. The employers remarked how our graduates presented very professionally in both dress and demeanor. They were very pleased with the candidates they spoke with regarding potential employment. Students remarked that they were very happy a fair was held entirely for them based on their career needs. This type of career fair will be rolled out again along with the others the office hosts. We look forward to the calls of successful interviews and new jobs!CW's Career Services Holds Entry Level Management Career Fair
Career Services' first annual Entry-level Management Trainee Career Fair, which was organized by Career Counselors Leslie Godfrey-Coverdale and Terry Keyes and attended by major corporations, was targeted to and attended by students near the completion of their studies in business and management and alumni. The students and alumni, specifically interested in training programs for entry-level management positions, were pre-registered, had resume's approved by Career Services counselors, and were mentored on how to present themselves professionally to participate in the fair. The attending companies were hiring for entry-level positions with the intention of having the employee move up their corporate ladder.
The representative from AXA stated that he was very impressed that so many students had visited their website in advance. Hertz said that the students exhibited good etiquette (eye contact, hand shake, etc.) and that he will be contacting many of the students for interviews. Prudential would have liked to have seen more students, but thought that those who attended were excellent quality candidates. The response from both students and employers was extremely positive and resulted in many interviews and career possibilities.Career Services Hosts Interactive Workshop
Career Services hosted an interactive workshop facilitated by professional Career Consultant, Laura Katen of Katen Consulting for over 50 students interested in enhancing their professionalism for Wednesday's Entry-level Management Trainee Career fair.Students were given tips on how to impress, what to expect and how to take full advantage of the fair to help them get their careers started. This workshop also prepared the students for tomorrow's Entry Level Management Trainee Career Fair.
CW Alum Speaks to Evening Students
Jessica Perilla, who was honored with CW's 2010 Alumni Achievement Award, served as an Alumni Ambassador on Monday, May 9, speaking with Evening students about how her studies at CW helped build her portfolio, continue her education, and start her own business. Jessica shared parts of a documentary film by Eva Longoria that she appeared in, which highlighted her work as President & Creative Director of JPD Studio in New York City, along with her company's website.
Jessica's presentation fully engaged the 30 attending students, who asked numerous questions that gave Jessica many opportunities to offer tips about educational success and professional ingenuity.