PAID Non-Profit Internship Opportunity funded by JPMorgan Chase

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 submit a resume and essay.
• Applications that are incomplete, contain falsified information, do not follow the directions or are late will not be considered.
• Schedule an appointment with a counselor for application instructions, essay questions and to have your resume reviewed.

STIPEND AND/OR ACADEMIC CREDIT:
Interns will receive a bi-weekly stipend.  Academic credit is available.

DEADLINES:
Early Decision Deadline: January 10, 2014
Final Deadline: January 17, 2014

Students are strongly encouraged to submit applications by the early decision deadline (11:59pm on January 10th).  Applications will be reviewed starting January 13th.  All application materials must be submitted by final deadline (11:59pm on January 17th) to be considered.

For additional internship opportunities offered by Kingsborough Community College, please visit the Office of Career Development, Transfer/New Start & Scholarship Opportunities
Room C102

How to Start Your Resume

 

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 that you can do it . 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. 

Basic Etiquette

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 - Make sure you are in proper dress code, perhaps dressing a step above the norm.
• Portable Portfolio - Your briefcase or bag and the things you carry in them say something about you. Messy items may detract from the image you would like to present.
• Greeting - When meeting someone for the first time, be sure to shake hands palm to palm with a gentle firmness.
• Language - Your colleagues deserve the same respect as clients. Keep the language in emails and other communication grammatically correct.
• Noise/Smells - Don’t forget that sound and smells travel. In an open office, chomping and chewing or reheated lunches can easily grate coworkers’ nerves.
• Help Yourself – Although many co-working spaces value collaboration and debate, near all expect you to be self-sufficient.
• Punctual - Arrive early!

Business lunch etiquette reminders:

• Don’t rush - Don't dig into business immediately, wait until after you've ordered lunch will prevent you from getting interrupted in mid-thought.
• Know what to order - Before you order something, think about how you will look eating it, Avoid foods that are complicated to eat, like spaghetti with a red sauce, barbeque ribs, oversized sandwiches, or lobster in the shell.
• Put your cellphone away - Place your cell phone on the table and then glance down at it every time it pings or vibrates. Silence your device and keep it out of sight until you leave the restaurant.

Pay with card - If you're paying the bill, do it with a credit card, not cash. You will have a record for your expense account and it looks more professional.

                                                                        Amina Adalat

                                                                       Nathalie Jean-Elie

SD11

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 Prepare a Proper Resume

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 resume must be clear and consistent in format. The recommended font for a resume is Times New Roman size 10-12. The resume should not be longer than a page. Proof read your resume for misspelling.

To get a better position in getting a job it is highly recommended that you’ll send a cover letter.

A cover letter should contain 3 paragraphs:
1^st paragraph – Introduction, position for which you are applying, how you heard about it.
2^nd paragraph – 2 or 3 previous work or education experiences as support for why you should be hired.
3^rd Paragraph – Thank the employer for their time and let them know of your availability hours.  

How to ace an interview

An interview allows both parties to get to know each other; it provides you with a chance to sell yourself. In addition it provides you with the opportunity to learn more about the job. Employers use interviews to test your qualification to determine whether you are a good fit for the job or not.

There are several ways to create a great impression and increase your chances of getting the job:

• Dress Professionally- For men, suit, and shirt with tie and polished shoes.                                     For women conservative pants and skirts stockings & dress shoes.
• Always arrive 10-15 minutes early, bring few copies of your resume, be polite to every one you encounter and turn your cellphone off.
• Read your resume carefully and be prepared to answer questions regarding your interests skills and goals.
• Be confident about yourself and believe that you are the right person for the position.
• Research the job you are applying for and learn about the responsibilities involved in the position.
• At the interview, keep your answers brief and focused, be honest and truthful about your skills and interests. 
• Be sure to prepare questions for the interviewer. This will show that you put an effort to learn and research your future position.
• It is recommended to bring the following items; briefcase or portfolio in which you’ll carry a pen – note pad, copy of your resume, at least three references.  
• Finally, prepare yourself for the interview by practicing in the mirror, schedule a mock interview with a career adviser. This will prevent anxiety during the real interview.                                                             

 

Nathalie Jean –Elie, Yosef Bagdadi

Job Fair Readiness

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!
• You may come to c-102 and get hold of the full list of employers attending the jobs' fair.

What Should I bring?

• Around 30 copies of professionally prepared resumes; if you feel like you need help with preparing your resume, don’t hesitate to see a counselor in C-102.
• In addition, you may also bring a business card to hand to potential employers.

First impressions are highly important!

• Dress conservatively, Professional attire is best – Men; wearing ties is a must!
• Be neatly groomed
• For women; avoid heavy perfumes, lots of jewelry and overdone makeup
• Avoid bulky cases and briefcases

During the job fair

Timing is important. Arriving on time to the job fair gives you a calm feeling and you will have the opportunity to meet with as many employers as possible. You want to maintain a positive attitude and be polite, so turn off your cell phone, and remove hats and headphones. After meeting with employers that you might be interested in remembering, collect their business cards so you can send them a thank you note for taking the time to meet with you.

After the fair

Attending a job fair is not a guarantee of getting a job. It is an opportunity for you to present yourself as the right person for the position. Being able to present yourself well takes preparation and positive attitude that would convince an employer to give you an interview.

Kingsborough Community College fall 2013 Job fairs will take place on Tuesday, November 12 and Wednesday, November 13. For more information stop by C-102.                         

Yosef Bagdadi,
Merquisha Auguste

TRANSFER TIPS

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 received after the priority deadlines are processed on a space-available basis.

Complete and submit an online CUNY Transfer Application at http://www.cuny.edu Steps for Filing the Online Application

• o    Go to http://www.cuny.edu and click on Apply to CUNY
• o    Click on Undergraduate Admissions, then on Prepare and finally click on Transfer Students to read all of the information regarding transfer
•      After reading the information pertaining to Transfer Students, click on Apply. Log in and enter your user name and password to log into your CUNY portal account. If you are not registered for a portal account, you must register for one.
• o    Once you are in your CUNY Portal account click on Apply Online, (or under Admission, Online Application) to gain access to the CUNY online transfer application.
• o    You will be asked to select between General Admission and Online Baccalaureate*. Most students will select General Admission if you are looking to attend a CUNY senior college.
• o    Once you have access to the Transfer Admission Application please read the directions carefully and complete the application in its entirety.

For the Online Baccalaureate: Students can apply for either the BA in Communications and Culture or the BS in Business program. 

For more information visit cuny.edu/online

• If you are currently enrolled at KCC, an electronic version of your official CUNY transcript will be retrieved by CUNY/UAPC after the application is submitted. Attending KBCC is sure to complete the "Courses in Progress" section on the application, to avoid paying the $70 application fee.
•  If you are currently enrolled at KCC and you are prompted to pay the application fee after you submit your application, please contact the Contact Center for Students at online@mail.cuny.edu or  call 212-997-CUNY (2869) to resolve the issue. If you attended any non-CUNY college(s,) you must request an official copy of your transcript(s) be sent directly to the address below. Note: If previous college(s) transcript(s) were already sent in with your original application to KCC, you do not need to request the transcript(s) from your former college(s).

Deadline: February 1 for fall admission, and September 15 for spring admission

How will my credits transfer? Check www.tipps.cuny.edu

SO COME ON DOWN TO C102 FOR MORE INFORMATION!!!!!   

Merquisha Auguste
Amina Adalat

SD 11

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 employers. My only suggestions for future SD 1100 courses is to have professors as clear as Ms. Lauriston, she made the learning process entertaining, engaging and informative

-S Singleton

Interested In Becoming An Editor?

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 editorial duties or share them with only a few other people.

The following are examples of types of editors:

Copy editors review copy for errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling and check the copy for readability, style, and agreement with editorial policy. They suggest revisions, such as changing words and rearranging sentences and paragraphs to improve clarity or accuracy. They also may carry out research, confirm sources for writers, and verify facts, dates, and statistics. In addition, they may arrange page layouts of articles, photographs, and advertising.

Publication assistants who work for book-publishing houses may read and evaluate manuscripts submitted by freelance writers, proofread uncorrected proofs, and answer questions about published material. Assistants on small newspapers or in smaller media markets may compile articles available from wire services or the Internet, answer phones, and proofread articles.

Executive editors oversee assistant editors and generally have the final say about what stories are published and how they are covered. Executive editors typically hire writers, reporters, and other employees. They also plan budgets and negotiate contracts with freelance writers, sometimes called “stringers” in the news industry. Although many executive editors work for newspaper publishers, some work for television broadcasters, magazines, or advertising and public relations firms.

Assistant editors have responsibility for a particular subject, such as local news, international news, feature stories, or sports. Most assistant editors work for newspaper publishers, television broadcasters, magazines, book publishers, or advertising and public relations firms.

Managing editors typically work for magazines, newspaper publishers, and television broadcasters, and are responsible for the daily operation of a news department.

-S Singleton

Career Options For Aspiring Editors

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

Misbehaving Classmates by Marilyn Rosario

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

Dreams

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

Anxious Short Children

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

What SD 11 Has Done for Me

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.

All About Physicians

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 still be in the medical field but still maintain somewhat of a life should look into Physician’s assistant, physical therapists, nurses, etc. as alternatives.

-Anika H.