News from the CDC

Students have the ability to customize and receive job alert notifications when new jobs (or internships, fellowships, etc.) match their search criteria in Handshake. Learn how to take advantage of this feature and help Handshake work for you!

In addition to applying to paid opportunities, students might consider supplementing their summer experiences with community service. Volunteering can be a great way for you to learn about yourself, boost your resume, expand your network, and stand out in future application processes. Students can also hone communication and problem solving skills, gain cultural competence, and create positive change in the world. Sounds pretty good, right? Future employers and graduate schools will think so too. Knowing where to find community service projects, particularly in the COVID-19 era, can be a challenge. However, many organizations are sharing ways for volunteers to help on a remote basis.

Due to COVID-19, the world of internships and jobs has changed dramatically. Coupled with advances in technology, employers are offering more remote internship and job opportunities than ever before. This article features tips on ways to make your remote experience a success.

In the past decade, there has been a rise in remote job and internship opportunities. At Skidmore, 200+ remote job and internship opportunities have already been posted on Handshake.

With the majority of engagement with employers happening online, how can you maximize your networking with companies?

Have you said hello to Handshake? Learn how to utilize Skidmore's Career Center database to apply for jobs, internships and opportunities through Skidmore Recruitment Day 2020.

A Skidmore tradition, Career Jam connects mentors in all industries with Skidmore students. Mentors, including parents, alumni, and employers, often share stories of their own career paths, provide advice, and reveal tips about how to apply for internships and jobs at various organizations. Here's the Top 10 reasons why Career Jam should be on Skidmore students' calendars.

Faisal Namanya '20, an international student from Busia, Uganda, shares how Skidmore's career development programs influenced his early success in the finance industry.

Skidmore Alumni Andrew Simon '02 and Steve Martorana '07 of Credit Suisse bring their career stories and advice to students interested in finance careers.

The CDC Summer Experience Fund awards are accepting applications through March 25, 2019 at noon. Here are some tips to increase chances of gaining $4000 for an unpaid summer experience.

Spring Break is an opportunity to relax, rejuvenate, and have fun! It can also be a time to reflect on your future. What are you most interested in? Will you secure an internship this summer? If you’re a senior, will be you starting your post-college career? Once you’re back from break, the CDC is offering a wide range of programs providing insights and connection opportunities. Check them out!

The CDC's Summer Experience Fund (SEF) awards, offering students $4000 in funding for summer internships, continue to help students of all majors and class years secure career-building experiences throughout the world. The 2019 application deadline is Monday, March 25 at noon.

The CDC hosts its Diversity Organization Series, joined by representatives from organizations dedicated to increasing diversity in the workforce. Organizations include MLT Career Prep, InRoads, The T. Howard Foundation, SEO Career, and the Emma Bowen Foundation.

Shannon Rodriguez, Associate Director of the Healthcare and Science & Technology Communities, identifies valuable opportunities for students at February 7's STEM/Healthcare Connect Career Fair.

Skidmore will participate in a job, internship and graduate school fair held at the Armory at Sage Colleges on February 7, 2019.

A variety of local internships are available to Skidmore students for Spring/Summer 2019.

Horizon Media is seeking Summer 2019 interns. Voted one of the best places to work by Advertising Age, LA Business Journal and Crain’s New York, the company's paid summer internship program connects sophomores, juniors, and seniors with leaders in advertising and marketing. An information session will be held on-campus December 12, 2018 so students can learn more about the application process which will take place over winter break.

The CDC welcomes Ali Stidd to their team! Ali serves as our new Recruitment Event Project Manager for the upcoming Skidmore Recruitment Day in New York City. This exciting event is exclusive to Skidmore seniors and will include a variety of employers offering interviewing opportunities for full time jobs after college.

Get to know Lauren Sisson, the CDC's Career Counselor for the Arts & Design and Media & Communications career communities.

The Sustainability Office and CDC hosts Sustainability Careers 101, a conference introducing students to professionals working in sustainability-oriented careers.