EVENTS
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There's always something happening in CDS! Please stop by our office in 805 East or check the e-Bulletin each week for upcoming events, dates and times.

Semester Calendar of Events
Internship Meetings
Senior Year Network
Résumé Week
Hunter College Career Expo
Workshops
Career Panels
Company Information Sessions
Careers in Motion
Career Fairs

Semester Calendar of Events
Events are added often, so check your e-Bulletin each week for last minute changes and additions.

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Internship Meetings
Students are invited to attend information sessions regarding internship opportunities. Find out about the broad range of internships, how to apply, earn a stipend, and receive academic credit for your experience.

September 23, 2008: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
September 24, 2008: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
October 2, 2008: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Room TBA

Please register to reserve your space by email: career@hunter.cuny.edu.

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Senior Year Network / Senior Recruiting Program
Graduating seniors can attend a Senior Year Network Meeting to enroll in the Senior Programs and prepare for the job search.

Senior Year Network, “WAKE UP CALL!”
WEST LOBBY, October 20-23, 2008
Get Linked In at this Seniors Only program.
Employment Opportunities, Résumé and Cover Letter Preparation, Interviewing Skills, Dress for Success for Less, and Sign up for On Campus Recruiting.

CDS Workshops include: Industry Information, Job Search Strategies, How to Create a Professional Wardrobe With Only 8 Items, Résumé and Cover Letter Writing, Interview Tips, Q & A, and more…

Attendees will receive:

• Senior Career Kit
• Registration in the On-Campus Recruiting Program
• Senior Professional Seminar Certificate (at completion)
• Discount coupon for professional clothing
• Free ticket for a chance to win a prize in the WAKE UP CALL RAFFLE

Please register to reserve your space by email: career@hunter.cuny.edu.

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Résumé Rush Week
7 Days Are Set Aside for the Fall Résumé Rush, October 27 – November 4, 2008.

If you are planning to meet recruiters at the Hunter College Career Expo on Wednesday, November 5, apply for an internship, or look for work, you will need a great looking, professional résumé.

Walk in and meet with a counselor to review your résumé, October 27 – November 4, 2008, 10:00am-4:00pm, 805 East. 

• You must bring a hard copy of your résumé
• Meeting times are ½ hour, maximum
• First come, first served.

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Hunter College Career Expo
SAVE THE DATE!! 11/5/08
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a JOB even before you graduate? It is never too early to start networking with recruiters and preparing for your career. If you’re undecided and not quite ready to job search come and hear about different career paths at the information sessions. All students and alumni are invited to attend.
Click here for a list of participating employers from Spring 2008.

Hunter College Fall Career Expo
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
The Sportsplex, West Building, Lower Level, Room WB 301
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
(1:00 pm early entry with pre-registration via email. Please include your first and last name, major, graduation date, telephone number, and email address, and email your information to: career@hunter.cuny.edu)

• Full-time and part-time jobs, internships:
  Over 60 companies will be represented.
• Industry Information Sessions
• Résumé Critiques and Career Advice During the Event
  Meet with a career counselor.
• Professional Dress for Success Fashion Show
  Clothing Discounts
• Student & Faculty Raffles!
  Gift certificates, Movie Passes, Books, Flash Drives, and more
• If you planning to see the recruiters, you must bring plenty of résumés and dress professionally, (no jeans, no sneakers).

The Career Development Services web site will have a list and link to participating recruiters soon.
Register at: career@hunter.cuny.edu

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Workshops
Each semester workshops are offered in a variety of topics related to career development and job search preparation. Space is limited. You must register to reserve your space at career@hunter.cuny.edu or in 805 East Building.

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Career Panels
Guest speakers, including alumni, working in various corporations, organizations, and career fields provide information and networking opportunities. Space is limited. You must register to reserve your space at career@hunter.cuny.edu or in 805 East Building.

Check the e-Bulletin for dates and times of upcoming events!

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Company Information Sessions
Visit companies and organizations in a variety of fields, tour the site, discuss employment opportunities with representatives, and network with professionals.

Check the e-Bulletin for dates and times of upcoming events!

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Careers in Motion
Visit companies and organizations in a variety of fields, tour the site, discuss employment opportunities with representatives, and network with professionals.

Check the e-Bulletin for dates and times of upcoming events!

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Career Fairs
During Career Fairs, students can visit companies and organizations in a variety of fields, tour the site, discuss employment opportunities with representatives, and network with professionals.

CUNY Big Apple Job Fair
Each spring, the CUNY Big Apple Job Fair is held at the Jacob Javits Center. This fair is open to graduating seniors and alumni from all CUNY campuses. For more infomation, click here.

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HUNTER COLLEGE CAREER EXPO
Wednesday, November 5, 2008, 1:30-3:00 pm, Sportsplex, West Building
(Early entry at 1:00 pm for students who have pre-registered by November 1). Over 50 companies represented with current job and/or internship opportunities. (No sneakers, no jeans!)
Click here for a list of participating employers from Spring 2008.

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