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Graduate Study in China

Are you interested in Graduate Study in China?

Come learn about the
Hopkins-Nanjing Center

Wednesday, Sept. 21st
12:00pm
Stein 423

The Hopkins-Nanjing Center is the only graduate program of its kind –
a collaborative effort jointly administered by The Johns Hopkins University and Nanjing University. Students take international relations, economics, law and Chinese studies courses taught by Chinese professors in Chinese, mastering and transforming their Chinese language skills into an academically and professionally applicable asset. 1-year Certificate and 2-year Master’s programs offered.

Also check out our programs online at www.nanjing.jhu.edu!
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Snow Cones! Popcorn! Prizes!

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Want to be a CFO? A liberal arts major is your ticket!

Do you want to be a CFO?  A finance or accounting major may not put you on the fast tack.  CFO’s need to be strategic.  They need to be critical thinkers.  They must have a world view.

Check out this blog post written by David Mccann for CFO.com and read his explanation of why a liberal arts major lays the foundation for the most effective business leaders.
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The power of YOUR alumni network

The Huffington Post highlighted Holy Cross’ own Jonathan Greenglass ’09 and Emmett Daly ’87 at Sandler O’Neill in a discussion about the value of networking with alumni.

Way to represent!

It is never too early to start networking.  Check out our Networking Guide and log in to the Career Advisor Network to identify alumni working in an industry, job or organization of interest to you.  You can even search by major!
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Cover Letter Faux Pas

Add these tips to you top 10 list of things NOT to do when writing a cover letter.

From the Wall Street Journal Digital Network:
The Ten Worst Things to Put in Your Cover Letter by Sindhu Sundar
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Careers in Publishing

Interested in the Publishing industry?  Here’s an interesting article filled with advice from industry leaders.
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Are your parents adding to your job/internship search stress?

This article may be a year old, but it is as relevant as ever: Attention, Nervous Parents in the Audience.
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Covenant Prep Teaching Information Session TONIGHT!

Covenant Prep
Hartford, CT
Information Session
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
6:30 pm
Hogan Jenks Suite B (4th Floor)

The mission of Covenant Preparatory School of Hartford is to provide economically disadvantaged yet motivated boys in grades 5-8 from the Hartford area with a quality, tuition-free, private school education.

Covenant Prep provides students with an excellent academic preparation for secondary school and beyond.  Successful candidates will have the opportunity to teach and guide these deserving students.  Be a part of changing the direction of  young people’s lives.  While no teaching experience is required, demonstrated academic achievement and selfless motivation are essential.

Holy Cross Alums currently on staff: Patrick Moore ’03, Meara Weaver ’08, Katie Zakreski ’09, Brigid Cremin ’10, Meghan Dunne ’10

Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 11:59 pm
Apply via Crusader Connections
On-campus interviews: Thursday, May 5
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Peace Out!

Have you wondered what life would be like for you as a Peace Corps Volunteer? Where would you live? What would you eat? What would your “work day” look like? Does your Holy Cross experience match with what Peace Corps is looking for?

Come find out what the Peace Corps experience is all about at this information session. Returned Peace Corps Volunteers will tell you what their time was like, then the session is yours to ask all those questions!

Today, Tuesday, April 26
Hogan Lobby
6:00 – 7:00 pm
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Seniors! This Week’s Deadlines & Events

This Week’s Deadlines & Events
April 25 – April 29, 2011

Welcome back!  Its the countdown to commencement!  Lots of jobs with deadlines this week!

Tuesday, April 26
Lobby Table: Peace Corps, Hogan 2 Lobby, 6-7 pm
Deadline: Apply via Crusader Connections
Teaching: Our Sisters’ School – AmeriCorps Classroom Teacher/Volunteer

Wednesday, April 27
Information Session: Covenant Preparatory School, Hogan Jenks Suite B (4th Floor) 6:30 pm
Deadline: Apply via Crusader Connections
Teaching: Covenant Preparatory School – Volunteer Teacher

Thursday, April 28
Lobby Table: U.S. Navy Medical Corps, Hogan 2, 11 am – 1 pm
Deadlines: Apply via Crusader Connections
Operations: Bridgewater Associates – Operations Associate
Training: eClinical Works – eCW Software Training Specialist – Trainer
Education: Ecotarium, Museum Educator – Business Development Lead
Customer Service: Fidelity Investments – Financial Representative
Sales/Recruiting: Lynx, Inc – Recruiting Associate
Medicine: Massachusetts General Hospital – Pulmonary Function Technician
Organizing: Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers – Community Healthcorps
Law: Mirick, O’Connell, DeMallie & Lougee – Legal Administrative Assistants
National Security & Defense: National Security Education Program
Teaching: Nativity Preparatory School of New Bedford – Volunteer Teacher
Teaching: Portsmouth Abbey School – French/Spanish Teacher
Sales: Saint Gobain Abrasives – Industrial Technical Field Sales Representative
Teaching: Spirit of Knowledge Charter School – Teacher
Teaching: Teachers-Teachers.com – Teacher
Sales: Zipcar – Inside Sales

Friday, April 29
Drop-in Session: Barton Associates, hosted by Kregory Hefner ’09.  Stop by any time between 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm in Hogan 519 to learn about opportunities in Healthcare Recruiting & Staffing

Looking Ahead:
Plenty of employers are interested in hiring Holy Cross seniors!  Upcoming deadlines include:
Thursday, May 5
On-Campus Interviews: Covenant Preparatory School, Volunteer Teacher
Thursday, May 12
Application Deadline: Barton Associates – Sales, Recruiting
Tuesday, May 31
Application Deadline: Cyber-Ark Software – Customer Service
Apply via Crusader Connections for all these jobs

Congratulations to Liz Henry ’14 our lucky Facebook contest winner!

We’re available by appointment (M-F, 9 – 5 – call 508.793.3880 or stop by Hogan 203 to schedule) or visit us during drop-in hours, M-F, 1-4pm, no appointment necessary.

Don’t know what you want to do or where to start?
No Problem!  Set up an appointment by calling 508.793.3880 or stop by Hogan 203.