I conducted an informational interview with a Civil and Criminal defense lawyer in New York City. He has been associated with this profession since twenty five years. He spends most of his time dealing cases in Kings County.   ·                      What types of criminal defense matters do you handle? The first case that I dealt in court was an arson case. On average, I handle about 2 homicide cases per year. Most common cases are drug cases and white collar crime . I have also handled thousands of DUIs (Driving under the Influence) and a handful of sex crimes over the years. I handle both misdemeanors and felonies. ·                      Can you tell me about a typical day on the job? There is no such thing as an average day for an attorney, you might spend whole day...

Since taking SD 11, what have you learned about yourself and your career? Before taking SD 11 class I just had a vague idea about the career I wanted to pursue which was management in Criminal Justice. I was not sure about the procedure to land in a professional field or how to access resources which can be very useful to get the job I am interested in. It’s only after taking this class I had an opportunity to explore resources such as self inventory exercise and other websites that give a profound knowledge and specific statistics about the job I want to achieve. Peer discussion and review was another great idea practiced in the class to augment confidence and explore other professions. This class has helped me to be more honest about my weakness and strengths academically and professionally . This class is a great fun way to improve your professional skill and be more realistic about job market. During this class I came across the poss...

An Informational Interview with an Entrepreneur                                       By Seva Soloviev                              My experience interviewing my friend Samet was a rewarding one. I had worked for him in Woodbridge Mall a few winters ago managing a seasonal Christmas store. His attitude and work ethic led me to respect him far greater than most people that I have ever met in my life so far. He is a young man in his late 20’s that is ambitiously working towards achieving financial freedom in his life. He has owned and many businesses and held many jobs and today he is an owner of many small stores in mall all over the east coast and now is working towar...

1. Research the company/ organization you are trying to work for. 2. Write down a series of questions you might be asked in an interview. Practice answering them. Have a friend help you out. 3. Try to travel to the interview site before the interview to have an idea of how long it takes to get there and not run the chance of getting lost. 4. Confirm the date of the interview, the time, place, and your interviewer’s name. 5. Dress in Professional attire. For example a black suit and tie with a white button up shirt underneath and a pair of dress shoes for men. For woman, a suit or black dress pants and a button up shirt. Keep makeup and jewelry simple or have none at all. Make sure you are neatly groomed. If you are not sure research proper interview attire. 6. Arrive at least 15 minutes early to the interview. 7. Make sure to make eye contact, smile, give a firm handshake, and be friendly and professional to everyone. 8. Be positive and give positive ans...

There are some resources/services I wish I would have taken advantage of earlier while attending Kingsborough. It would have made my life a bit easier. One of the services is the Academic Advisement Center. Go to that office to make sure you know which courses are needed to meet your degree requirements. Otherwise you’ll be like me with a whole bunch of credits that aren’t needed. The office is located in room M 201. It will help you find out what you need and/or direct you to other resources and services which may be helpful to you. Another office that’s helpful is Human Resources located in room A 201. If you are interested in finding employment within the school, then come there. If you are eligible to do Federal Work Study, it is in here too. Not only is it possible to gain employment, it’ll give you work experience if you have none. It can also look nice on a resume. I wish I found out 3 semesters ago. It could have saved me the hardship of trying to magically find ...

KCC Student Top 10 Tips to Prepare for a Job Interview 1)       Find a job. Research a company. 2)       Apply for the job. Submit the job application online. 3)       Looking over potential interview questions. 4)       Prepare for the interview. Wear a professional suit. 5)       Go to the interviewer’s office. Make sure that you go at least 15 minutes early. 6)       The Interview. Introduce yourself to the interviewer and shake their hand. 7)       Pay attention and listen carefully. Understand what is said; think about your answer before you speak. 8)       Answer the questions. Answer with confidence. 9)       Ask the interviewer questions. Asking questions shows you are interested. 10)   Follow up. Send the interviewer an email ...

Since taking SD 11, how have your thoughts about your career goals changed and what have you learned?                   I must say SD11 is one of the best and most relevant classes I have taking while attending Kingsborough Community College. SD11 really puts you in a good position to find out what you want to do as a profession. The semester began with the Strong Interest Inventory, an online assessment that helped you find careers based on your personal interests. The students also were given access to other websites that allowed us to learn specific aspects of a specific career. For example, we learned about income, responsibilities, work environment, how to start in a profession, and also sources to indulge deeper into the career.                 We learned about resume and cover letter development. Our teacher taught ...