PROGRAM OVERVIEW: The Non-Profit Internship Program Opportunity funded by JPMorgan Chase is designed to provide Kingsborough Community College students who have a financial need with a paid internship opportunity at a non-profit organization to gain experience in their field of interest.  Interns will attend a mandatory “boot camp” prior to beginning the internship.  Interns will work 8-10 hours per week for a 12-week period during the fall semester (September – December).  This program is open to students of all majors. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: • Current matriculated student with an overall minimum 2.5 GPA • Able to work 8-10 hours per week with a 12 week commit to intern • MUST be available to attend the internship “boot camp” workshops on the following dates: o Monday, February 10, 2014 o Wednesday, February 12, 2014 o Friday, February 14, 2014 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: • Students must complete an online application and...

  A good resume is built out of the following sections:  HEADING  --  The heading must include your first and last name, address, phone number and a professional email address. Make sure that the phone and the email address you provided are valid. WHERE YOU WORKED BEFORE -- Write about where you worked before this and what Position you worked as.  EDUCATION  – Should include the name of the college you are attending or graduated from or the high  school  you graduated from. Be sure to mention the graduation date, the major you are pursuing  YOUR EXPERIENCE – Name and address of the company worked for – the address should include only the city and the state. Mention the period of time in which you worked for the company in dates. Use  action verbs  to describe your duties and mention any achievements SKILLS  –  Anything that you think should be  mentioned that is important for them to know th...

What is Etiquette?   Etiquette is a set of social codes and manners determined by society. In order to socialize in a proper way we, as individuals within the society must abide to the set of codes that is being dictated to us. Based on our environment we tend to develop our unique set of manners and etiquette. Places such as our home, school and workplace may serve as a major factor in influencing the etiquette we acquire as adults. How to create a positive impression in the business world? The way you present yourself to others in the business world speaks volumes. People tend to form their first impression about others within seconds of their first meeting. Therefore it is crucial to ensure you are properly prepared to present yourself as a professional. Here are some important tips towards making a good impression. In the office: Posture – Stand up straight, make eye contact, turn towards people when they are speaking, and genuinely smile at people. Dress code - Ma...

This year, I took the SD 11 course, it helped me improving my skill and knowledge, there I learned how to write resume and cover letter. The SD 11 course was very profitable, I received a lot of helpful and sociable information in class. They taught how to conform and behave myself when I have an interview. Before the SD 11 course, there was a time I had a job interview I was so frustrated, now during the SD 11 course I gain my confidence when I have a job interview I feel very comfortable                                                                                               Jackyto jean Louis

How to write a proper resume and ace a job interview? A good resume is built out of the following sections: Heading – The heading must include your first and last name, address, phone number and a professional email address. Make sure that the phone and the email address you provided are valid. Education – Should include the name of the college you are attending or graduated from. Be sure to mention the graduation date, the major you are pursuing and mention a GPA on your resume only if it is 3.0 and above. Experience – Name and address of the company worked for – the address should include only the city and the state. Mention the period of time in which you worked for the company in dates. Use action verbs to describe your duties and mention any achievements Skills – In this section you might include any specific skills that you believe would be relevant to the desired job. These may include skills such as: Computer skills, language skills etc. Formatting: A proper...

Job fairs bring together job seekers and employers with opportunities available within their organizations. Over the years, it has become one of the leading means for entry-level recruiting, giving employers the opportunity to meet job seekers, and to get firsthand knowledge about them through their appearance and first impressions. Why Should I attend A Job Fair? Meet with potential employers to develop a job search network. Discuss potential career opportunities. Present resume to employers for consideration for part time, full time, or internship position. Earn an opportunity to attend valuable workshops. Planning ahead prior to the job’s fair Obtain a prioritized list of organizations based on your interest in the potential opening You may visit the organizations’ online sites to acquire more information and learn more details about the corporation you are interested in. Prepare a list of potential questions for the employer and develop a personal pitch...

Are you feeling stressed out about the transfer out process? Students, do you know where to find the CUNY transfer application? You can research the colleges of your choice by doing the following:                 ·          Virtual tour ·          Attend KCC Transfer Fair ( October 15-October 17 2013 in the library corridor ) ·          Speak with college representatives in regards to requirements for programs and successful completion of specific majors. The information below provides a brief guide to assist you with the transfer process. It is not a substitute for reading the directions in your applications! If you need additional information or assistance, make an appointment to see a Transfer Advisor in room C-102 or by calling 718-368-5115. Applications receiv...

I decided to take SD 1100 because I have difficulty writing cover letters for internship opportunities. I know that I plan on going for my bachelors and then my masters after graduating from Kingsborough Community College and I know that I will have many interviews and cover letters to write along the way. Since taking this SD 100 course with Professor Natasha Lauriston my career choice has not changed. I came into Kingsborough knowing I want to be an editor and my time in this SD 1100 course has only motivated my career goals. My SD 1100 course has made me confident in my cover letter writing and ability to ace an interview. In the SD 1100 course I have learned how to keep my resume looking neat, write cover letters, do well on interviews and manage my social media presence. I would have liked to learn more about places to find internships, besides the career services office on campus. I have benefited from this course by learning to make myself more appealing to future em...

To become an editor you need particle experience. For starters you should be majoring in journalism, writing or an english major to prepare you for the intensive amount of writing you will need to do. Secondly, you should join any publications your college may have, such as a magazine, newsletter or newspaper. Your next goal is to get clips, clips are pieces of your writing. You can either start your own blog, freelance or find an internship to get some experience under your belt. Here are some relevant and interesting facts about editing that can be found on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website: Editors plan, coordinate, and revise material for publication in books, newspapers, magazines, or websites. Editors review story ideas and decide what material will appeal most to readers. They also review and edit drafts of books and articles, offer comments to improve the product, and suggest titles and headlines. In smaller organizations, a single editor may perform all of the ed...

To explore your career options of becoming an editor here are three things you can do (on and off campus): 1. Join Scepter, Kingsborough Community College's newspaper. This way you can get hands-on editing and news writing experience. 2. If you are an honors student you can pitch articles to the honors newsletter that is published online and sent out to the honors community. 3. You can apply for internships or fellowships will you will also get hands-on experience as an editors assistant or an editorial program. -S Singleton

Studies found on the website apa.org showed, that children who misbehave in the classroom could be misbehaving because their brain isn’t fully developed and they can not make the connections required to behave. This theme is similar to that of everyone doesn’t grow at the same pace or hit puberty at the same time. To me it does sound crazy to make that connection but researchers found children use the misbehavior to avoid and ignore the lesson the teacher is giving. Some children lack certain characteristics but they do have other good qualities. For example, “a  young child with highly advanced verbal skills may develop gross and fine motor control more slowly and have trouble learning to write clearly . ” http://www.apa.org/education/k12/brain-function.aspx

According to an article found on Psychcentral.com, researchers found three fascinating facts about dreams. First is “People with disabilities dream as if they don’t have them”. For example, a  paralysed  person will dream about being a famous dancer. The second fact is that, “younger people report dreaming in color more often than adults”. The researchers believe that color television can be the reason for this. The last fact is that, “dreams are clues to our identity”.  One researcher, named Sumber, said  “Dreams represent the opportunity to learn more about ourselves and our path in life. Dreams are typically the unconscious mind attempting to bridge understanding with the conscious mind.” http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2011/10/09/3-fascinating-facts-about-dreams/all/1/ By Marilyn Rosario

In an article I found on psychologytoday.com, I learned that children that suffering from social phobias and panic disorders can be traced back to an issue that results from stunt growth, In the article the researchers found that adults suffering from panic disorders, "produced less growth hormone than normal controls when given substances that stimulate hormone release (caffeine is one)." When children experience anxiety they are shorter than average size, and are being treated with a growth hormone, great improvements in their emotional state and physical state are found.   http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/199501/coming-short  By Marilyn Rosario

SD 11 has been a great experience. The course teaches you how to make a proper resume, cover letter, hone your interview skills and really examine possible career choices. I went from strictly wanting to be a physician, to considering being a physician’s assistant, and other possibilities in higher education such as my Master in Public Health, or Nutrition. I also got to experience what it would be like to be interviewed. This is a great course for practically anyone; from those serious about a particular career choice, someone with many different choices in mind, to someone who has no idea what they want to do.   -Anika H.

When I tell people I want to become a doctor, they automatically associate it with prestige and money. Yes, physicians are respected heavily, and make on average $166,400, with a starting salary of about $134,000. But there is a reason behind it. Becoming physician is no joke. It requires that you complete your bachelor’s degree and then go to medical school for four years, and then do 2-5 years of residency-fellowship. This means a minimum of 10 years of schooling after high school. The work load is difficult. To gain acceptance into medical school, you need to have excellent grades (A’s o A-‘s) in practically every course you take in your undergraduate career. On top of that, you must have a lot of extracurricular work and experience outside of school. The biggest disadvantage to becoming a physician are the long hours. A personal life is something you’ll have to put on hold/sacrifice if you choose this career path. This is certainly not a career for everyone, and those who want to s...