Marist College will welcome hundreds of incoming students and their families for New Student Orientation in the coming days. We congratulate all new students for being selected to attend Marist and look forward to supporting them throughout their rich academic experience in the Hudson Valley. We encourage all students to visit the Center for Career Services early and often during their time at Marist. It may seem like career preparation is emphasized more for juniors, seniors, and other students who are further along in their studies. Still, the way we see it, it’s never too early to begin the process of learning how your interests and passions turn into long-term career aspirations. Take a look at what we offer for all Marist students. Career Coaching Appointments Make one-on-one appointments with a career coach to discuss the following topics: Career Guidance Internship Opportunities Cover Letter and Resume Assistance Interview Preparation Employer and Alumni Connections Job Search Gap Year/Alternative Career Options LinkedIn Profile Assistance Graduate School Advisement Scholarship and Fellowship Advisement For quick resume and cover letter reviews as well as other brief inquiries, we offer Drop-In Hours from 3-4 PM Monday-Thursday. No appointment is needed during Drop-In Hours and all staff members are available. We also have a career coach on call at all times during our office hours. Major and Career Planning Most students come to Marist undecided regarding their major and career plans. This is common among students who seek assistance from Career Services early in their time at Marist, and we try to alleviate the stress that comes with uncertainty. Our career coaches can help you pinpoint and develop your interests, goals, and aspirations, all of which provide insight into your possible career path. As part of career management we help identify your marketable skills, strengths, and weaknesses at each stage of your Marist education and offer many opportunities to evolve professionally. Internships Many students at Marist College complete internships to integrate their academic studies with periods of employment related to their career goals. Students are supervised by faculty advisers during off campus internship experiences that are full- or part-time and related to the student's studies and/or career interests. The internship program is designed to provide students with practical field experience while giving employers access to resourceful students preparing for professional positions. Internships are available in all major areas of study currently offered at Marist and can be arranged for the fall, spring, or summer terms. Students either receive academic credit, payment, or both for their internship that is coordinated by Marist College. Prior to the start of their internship the student must have completed 60 credits, at least 12 of which were earned at Marist, and have a minimum of a 2.50 GPA. Each school has its own set of internship requirements so it’s important that students confirm these with their internship faculty coordinator. In addition, students must also meet the necessary qualifications established by the participating employer. Examples of Marist students who have completed or will complete internships this summer are (left to right): Amanda Shuttleworth '21 (Sesame Workshop), Roda Mohamed '21 (Atlas Air), and Christopher Major '20 (Fidelity). Career Fairs and Networking Events The Center for Career Services holds a career and internship fair each semester where employers come to campus to meet students and recruit candidates for full-time jobs and internship opportunities. Open to all class years and majors, the event is a great way for students to get introduced to careers they might not know exist and build relationships with hiring managers from a wide variety of companies. Our Road to the Workplace trips take students to work sites in New York City and other areas near campus to meet with Marist College alumni and other professionals who work at a variety of organizations. Students on the trip receive an introduction to an organization’s culture and work environment and learn about available professional development opportunities with each company. This past year we visited CNN, Deutsche Bank, Horizon Media, Madison Square Garden, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, UBS and many other companies. Alumni Career Network
Our online Alumni Career Network is available for current Marist students to search for and touch base with Marist alumni who are working across multiple industries. The alum’s job or workplace may or may not be directly related to their original major, but they will be able to provide you with aspects of career assistance that include giving advice via phone or email, workplace shadowing, mentoring, referrals, and interview preparation. Networking with alumni will not only help you learn about certain career paths and companies, but it will also ultimately establish the relationships that help you get a foot in the door during and after your time as a Marist student. Contact Us If you need any more information on the Marist College Center for Career Services, email [email protected] or call 845-575-3547. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to keep up with all of our events and initiatives for students. Career Services staff members will have a table set up at the Information Fair during each day of New Student Orientation. Make sure to stop by, say hello, and pick up some more informational materials for students and family members.
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As companies try to reach out to a broader audience of applicants for jobs, they have moved more and more toward video interviews in the early stages of the hiring process. Remote interviews are especially prevalent for college students who are often based far away from where they wish to work for a majority of the year. While many parts of the video interview might seem less intimidating for some people because of the physical separation from their interviewer, video interviews have their own set of preparation and techniques that must be used to have a successful conversation.
Find an appropriate location Although you might be tempted to think that you have to do less preparation for a video interview than an in-person one, there are just as many logistics you need to consider for a video interview. First and foremost, you should arrive early to wherever you plan to conduct your video interview. The Marist College Center for Career Services has an Interview Room available in the Cannavino Library that you can come in and reserve ahead of time. The room offers privacy and has a desktop computer that you can use if necessary. Once you arrive at your location, check the equipment on whatever device you're using and make sure there is a high quality audio and visual connection. Many companies prefer to use their own video chat software as opposed to more widely used services such as Skype, FaceTime, or Zoom. The employer will likely email you the link to download and sign up for the software a few days prior to the interview. Be sure to test connections beforehand so you’re not caught in an embarrassing position where you experience technical issues. Practice in advance Because you are not interviewing in person, some of your own vocal tics that may come off as natural and acceptable in your everyday conversations may seem awkward in a video interview. Luckily there is software you can use to figure out the best way to present yourself on camera. InterviewStream is a complimentary online resource provided to all Marist College students for interview preparation. The InterviewStream software asks you mock interview questions and then allows you to play back the video to evaluate your responses and body language. You can email recordings of your practice interviews to friends, colleagues, or family members to give you additional feedback. Body language is key Just like in physical interviews, your body language communicates a lot about your interest in a position and confidence in front of an employer. However, there are some differences that you should take into account regarding body language in a video interview as opposed to an in-person or phone interview. You should avoid fidgeting, even if it's just your foot under the table that the interviewer cannot see. Remember that the primary goal of an interview is for you to make a connection with the employer. Thus, you should attempt to mirror the body language of your interviewer because it will help you create a strong connection with them. Make sure that your body language remains open throughout the interview. Do not cross your arms across your chest. Always remember to smile. Smiling will make you appear more natural and a positive, upbeat, and enthusiastic candidate that a company would want to hire. Master the “Virtual Handshake” Studies show that a person only has seven seconds after meeting someone to make a good impression. This short period of time is especially essential in a video interview where your physical contact with the interviewer is more limited. The “Virtual Handshake” is a great way to help you make a good first impression. At the beginning of the interview, smile, nod, and lean forward slightly to give the same impression as a handshake would in person. Do not reach your hand out toward the screen. Maintain eye contact Even though you are not physically present with the interviewer, one common challenge during a video interview is eye contact. This one of the major differences between physical and video interviews. It’s best to look not at the person on the screen, but instead at the camera on your device. You want to position the camera at eye level so the interviewer is not looking up at your nose, and you don’t want the camera positioned above your face so the interviewer is looking down on you. By looking directly at the camera and at the right angle with good lighting, you will be able to foster a greater connection with your interviewer. Remember that some of the same interviewing tips apply Professional dress is one similarity between an in-person and video interview. Just in case you have to get up at any point during the interview, make sure to dress professionally all the way down to your pants and shoes. You don’t want to the interviewer to see you in your sweat pants. Even if your interview is over the phone, dressing up in professional business attire will boost your confidence and put you in the right frame of mind even if your interviewer cannot see you. In addition to dressing the part for the interview, always remember to send a thank you letter or email to your interviewer within 24 hours after your interview regardless of whether or not you are still interested in the position. This initial correspondence will leave a positive impression of yourself with the employer and is essential for networking purposes. Video interviews are becoming a much more common part of the job seeking process. While there are similarities between in-person and video interviews, there are additional steps you should take with video interviews in order to handle any problems that may arise and continue to work on achieving your professional development goals. With finals week approaching, many of us are scrambling to study for tests, finish projects, and complete research by the end of the year. As the pressure emerges for students to either improve or maintain their current grades, many fall into the trap of being unproductive.
Time management skills are some of the most important attributes that you can possess both in school and the workplace. Employers need to be able to trust their workers to complete tasks efficiently. These tips on how to make best use of your time will not only help you get through Finals Week but also help you as you prepare for internships and a long-term career. Identify where you’re spending your time The first step for anyone who is looking to use their time more productively is to determine how they are spending it. We all have areas of our lives where we are probably wasting our time. The Internet and social media are two areas where people spend too much time. It has been proven that social networks like Instagram and Twitter activate dopamine levels in the brain and create feelings of pleasure. This infographic explains how easy it is for us to habituate checking social media when we’re bored or waiting for something for example. What can I do to cut out wasted time? There are some new apps that can prevent you from consistently check social media and become distracted by it. Using the Self Control App, you can blacklist certain sites and set a timer that blocks you from visiting them. The timer will remain active even if you delete the program or restart your device. All iOS devices now have similar built-in features such as Downtime and screen limits. Downtime will prevent you from going on to specific apps during a predetermined time of the day and screen limits will close the app after you have spent a certain amount of time on it over the course of a given day. However, both of these features allow you to ignore the limit and continue using the app for an extra 15 minutes or indefinitely so they serve more as helpful reminders as opposed to firm barriers. Screen Time will also give you statistics on how much time you average per day on your device and keeps track of how much time you're spending on each app as well. Here are step by step instructions that will show you how to use these functions so that you can break your bad habits and replace them with more productive ones. Other notable points A quick online search will find a plethora of advice on the best ways for one to improve their time management skills. Many of these articles have many similar points of advice. Here are a couple of the most prevalent pieces of advice for improving time management skills:
Market your time management skills Even now as college students, most of you are probably practicing good time management skills. These soft skills can be marketed to potential employers and are certainly transferable. If you’re someone who has joined multiple clubs and organizations on campus in addition to your course load, showcase how you were able to productively manage all of those commitments on a resume or in an interview. The same applies to working a part-time or on-campus job during your time in college. Even if you have helped a faculty member as part of a major research project, that type of work shows you can produce quality work on multiple tight deadlines. Companies need to be able to trust their employees to get their work done without looking over the shoulders of their employees. This especially applies to members of smaller staffs and organizations. Find the strategy that works for you Not every one of these pieces of advice are going to help every person manage their time effectively. However, there are a plethora of resources that will help you find the productivity habits that will work best for you. Pick and choose the pieces of advice that fit with the individual factors in your life and you will see your time management skills improve. Sometimes all it takes is a little trial and error mixed with discipline. You’ve got this When you have multiple deadlines in a very short period of time, stress can build up very quickly and you might find it very hard to keep focused or productive. The most important thing to remember is to stay positive. While the stress of Finals Week might be getting to you already, if you keeping pushing forward and find ways to work efficiently, your will gradually accomplish everything you need to do. More importantly, if you prove that you have the ability to manage your time effectively now, you will be a better candidate for a potential employer or position. Good time management skills are keys for happy and successful personal and professional lives. |
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