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The Alumnae Mentor Program is a carreer oriented program designed to help current Cedar Crest College students and recent graduates meet professionals in a variety of occupations and to learn valuable information about the real working world. This program is not a job placement or recruiting service. It is an opportunity for Mentors to share their knowledge and to assist students in linking their education to possible career options. In addition, students will be exposed to many job search skills including networking and informational interviewing. The willingness of the Mentor and Mentee to share their time is the key to the program's success.
To request an Alumnae Mentor, please stop by the Career Planning Office.
Back To TopIndividual career counseling is available to assist students in relating information about themselves to specific occupations, to help with career decisions, the job search, and the graduate school application process. To schedule an appointment with the Director of Career Planning, call ext 4648.
Back To TopThe Career Planning Library contains a large collection of resources on occupations, career planning, job/internship seraching, resume/cover letter writing, employment trends and salaries, specific employers, study abroad and graduate shcool programs. computers are available for student use. The Career Planning Office is located in the Allen House and is open from 8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday with extended hours on Wednesdays during the semester until 6:30pm. No appointment is necessary to utilize the library materials.
Most materials can be signed out for a one week period and others are free for students to take with them.
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For new students and sophomores, the "Exploring Your Future" offered each Fall, emphasizes the exploration of the self by identifying skills, values, interests, and goals to determine a major and its relationship to a career.
For juniors and seniors, "Launching Your Career Search", offered each spring, helps students prepare for the job market by focusing on decision-making and interview techniques, developing a resume and planning creative and successful job search strategies.
Back To TopStudents and graduates may have their letters of recommendation from faculty and employers kept on file in the Career Planning Office. Students can obtain a personal copy of their file or can requrest that their Credential File contents be mailed to potential employers or graduate schools. Pursuant to the Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, students are entitled to read the letters or recommendation in their files unless they have previously waived that right.
If you are interested in opening a Credential File, please contact the Career Planning Office. There is no fee associated with opening a Credential File.
Copies of the Reference Statement Form, upon which your reference writers may submit their letters of reference, are available in the Career Planning Office. Reference writers may also submit their letters of reference on their own letterhead.
If you anticipate asking the Career Planning Office to mail your Credential Files for you, please plan to make your request at least one week before you would like them mailed. Requests may not be made over the phone and a completed and signed Request Form and check in the amount of $5.00 per mailing is required before a request will be processed. In a situation where you absolutely must have next-day service, the Career Planning Office can mail your Credential Files via Priority Mail for a fee of $15.00 per mailing. If you have any questions about this special service, please call our office, but don't forget, with an "open" file, you may always come into the Career Planning Office during our regular business hours and copy and mail your file yourslef.
JANUARY 2005
Internship SeminarFEBRUARY 2005
Thursday, Jan 20 - 5:00pm - Career Planning Library/Allen House
All students that completed internship paperwork through the Career Planning Office must attend this brief meeting.
Choosing/Changing Your Major
Wednesday, Jan 26 - 12-1pm Alcove A/TCC and 6-7pm TCC Room 315
This interactive workshop is designed for students that are trying to figure out what major will be right for them. It will provide guidance for those that have not yet chosen a course of study and will help those that are interested in changing to something different
Let the Career Fair Work for YouMARCH 2005
Wednesday, Feb 2 - 12-1pm and 6-7pm - Alcove A/TCC
This is the first in a series of workshops that will help students get ready for the upcoming Lehigh Valley Collegiate Career Expo. All students anticipating a job search in the next year will be supplied valuable information that will allow them to maximize their experience at the job fair.
Resume/Cover Letter Writing Workshop
Thursday, Feb 10 - 12-1pm and 6-7pm - Alcove A/TCC
Designed with the entire student population in mind, it will discuss ways to start, improve on and update resumes and cover letters. There will be something for everyone whether this is your very first resume or the next installmetn in a long work history.
Dress for Success Fashion Show
Wednesday, Feb 16 - 12:00pm - TCC Cafe
The do's and don'ts of dressing for the job interview. We'll show you affordable fashions that will tell any employer that you mean business!
Career Planning on Tour
Thursday, Feb 17 - 6-7pm - Science Center Lobby
We're going on the road! Stop by the Science Center Lobby to pick up valuable information on choosing/changing majors, job searching, internships, resume/cover letter writing, graduate school, studying abroad and much, much more! We understand that you are busy and we're coming to you! Ask a question and gain some valuable insights into how to achieve your goals!
How to Ace the Interview
Wednesday, Feb 23 - 12-1pm and 6-7pm - Alcove A/TCC
You don't get a second chance to make a good first impression. We'll walk you through the "how tos" of the job/internship interview. A Strong handshake, answers to those hard questions, situational interview and how to leave them wanting more! If it's your first job interview or your tenth, you'll find something valuable at this session.
2005 Lehigh Valley Collegiate Career ExpoAPRIL 2005
Wednesday, Mar 2 - 10am-5pm - Holiday Inn Fogelsville
Bring your newly updated resume and your professional, can do attitude and join over 100 employers at the fourth annual LVCCE. Shuttles will be provided from the college for students interested in getting a jump on the job search. There will be something for every major on campus, so mark your calendar!
Utilizing the Four Year Plan
Thursday, Mar 3 - 12-1pm and 6-7pm - Alcover A/TCC
Wondering how you're going to get a good job after college? What about graduate school or studying abroad? Need an internship but not sure when? come to this informative workshop that will show you how to set your sights high and achieve your goals utilizing the four year plan from the Career Planning Office. You don't have to be a frshman to benefit. You don't even have to finish college in four years. Check out this guide that will show you it's never too early to too late to get started!
Etiquette Luncheon
Wednesday, Mar 16 - 12-2pm - 1867 Room/TCC
What fork do you use for your salad? What if there is no salad?! This upbeat, enlightening meal will show you how to make the most of your dining interview. Even if you have the best table manners possible, you will learn something new...guaranteed! Sign up in the Career Planning Office and enjoy a lunch of good food, great company and information that you'll use wheterh your interviewing or just having lunch with your boss!
Career Planning On Tour
Tuesday, Mar 22 - 6-7pm - Curtis Hall Lobby
We're going on the Road! Stop by the Curtis Hall Lobby to pick up valuable information on choosing/changing majors, job searching, internships, resume/cover letter writing, graduate school, studying abroad and much, much more! We understand that you are busy and we're coming to you! Ask a questions and gain some valuable insights into how to achieve your goals!
Find the Perfect Internship
Wednesday, Mar 23 - 12-1pm and 6-7pm - Alcove A/TCC
In today's job market, it is imperative that students gain practical work experience before they begin their professional job search. Internships provide a great way to gain this experience and network with professionals already working in your chosen field. This workshop will help students find the internship that will start them on the right career path.
Goal Setting
Wednesday, Mar 30 - 12-1pm and 6-7pm - Alcove A/TCC
We all have goals that we want to achieve. This workshop helps students organize their thoughts into concrete goals that they can begin striving to accomplish them. Bring a piece of paper, a pencil and your dreams fo rthe future! Not sure what you want to do? We'll help you formulate that too!
Procrastinators Program
Wednesday, Apr 6 - 12-1pm and 6-7pm - Alcove A/TCC
Why do today what you can put off until the last few weeks of the semester? If this is your motto, then you desperately need our program! It's never too late to begin getting ready for life after college. Come to this program for last minute advice on job searching, resume writing, graduate school and everything else you'll need. last chance...and this time we mean business!
10 Qualities Sought by Employers & How to Market Your Skills
Wednesday, Apr 13 - 12-1pm and 6-7pm - Alcove A/TCC
You know you have what it takes to be a good employee. All you need to do is convince the organization you want to work for! Come to this workshop to see how it's done. There are simple steps to sell you as the best possible candidate.
Professionalism in the Workplace
Wednesday, Apr 20 - 12-1pm and 6-7pm - Alcove A/TCC
The world of work is just that...a world all its own. Learn what is acceptable and what's not when you're outta here and on the job. We give you the ins and outs of working in the "real world."
Career Planning On Tour
Thursday, Apr 21 - 6-7pm - Alumnae Hall Lobby
We're going on the road! Stop by the Alumnae Hall Lobby to pick up valuable information on choosing/changing majors, job searching, internships, resume/cover letter writing, graduate school, studying abroad and much, much more! We understand that you are busy and we're coming to you! Ask a questions and gain some valuable insights into how to achieve your goals!
Life after College
Thursday, Apr 28 - 12-1pm and 6-7pm - Alcove A/TCC
Where do you go from here? come to this workshop to learn about everything from buying a car, paying rent, avoiding credit card dept and adjusting to life with your parents...again. Leaving college is a very exciting and often stressful time. We'll show you the way!
Summer/Fall Internship Deadline
Friday, Apr 29 - 4:30pm - Carer Planning Office/Allen House
Internship paperwork is due TODAY for all students intending on completing internships during the Summer or Fall of 2005.The Career Planning staff is available to review all career related materials. Simply drop off or email your resume, cover letter, graduate school essays, etc. and then set up an appointment with the Career Planning Director to review suggesionts.
Contact the Career Planning Office at (610) 606-4648 from off campus and x3401 from on campus to set up an appointment.
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Mock Interviews
Mock interviewing is a program set up to help students prepare for job, internship or graduate school interviews. Set up an appointment to develop and polish interviewing skills. Sit down in an actual interview setting and answer those questions you know are going to be asked. You'll receive feedback and suggestions on how to make sure you can nail that interview!
Contact the Career Planning Office at (610) 606-4648 from off campus and x3401 from on campus to set up an appointment.
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Self Assessment Instruments
The Career Planning Office makes available online self assessment tools for current students and alumnae. It is not always easy to decide on a career path but it is important to find what interests you and what occupations you are best stuited for.
The FOCUS is accessible by clicking on the link and entering FALCONS as the college password.
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Internships
Most degrees at Cedar Crest College require an internship as a prerequisite to graduation. Students have completed thousands of internships at sites all over the world. An important part of the internship process is completing the necessary paperwork and making sure your position is right for your career goals.
Finding the right internship can be as easy as making a phone call or can take months of hard work. It is important for students to follow the guidelines set forth by the College and to prepare themselves for the internship search.
The Career Planning Library has files on over 400 sites where previous Cedar Crest College students have successfully completed internshps. Students can utilize this information at any time by visiting the Career Planning Office but they are not limited to completing an internship at one of these sites.
All students intending to complete an internship must visit the Career Planning Office to obtain the necessary paperwork. Appointments are suggested and can be obtained by contacting the office in advance. All paperwork must be completed and turned into the Career Planning Office BEFORE the internship begins.
Internship Guidelines can be downloaded and reviewed prior to this meeting.
The following link may be fround useful when searching for internships:
- Internship Guidelines
Internship Papwerork Completion Deadlines are listed below:
- Spring 2005 - November 30th 2005
- Summer 2005 -
- Fall 2005 -
The Caree Planning Library is host to much of the information students need when deciding wheterh or not to attend graduate school, study materials for entrance exams, course catalogs for schools all over the country, financial aid information, guides to writing personal statements, and anything else potential applicants need!
Graduate School workshops are presented throughout the semester at various times. Please check the presentation/workshops schedule posted on this site and around campus.
The following links may also be useful:
- GRE
- Grad School Guide
- Grad School Tips
- Petersons Educational Center
- LSAT
- MCAT
- GMAT
- TOEFL & TSE
- World Wide Grad School Directory
- Kaplan
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Publications
The Career Planning Library offers many publications to students, alumnae, faculty, and staff. These publications include magazines on job searching, graduate school, studying abroad, writing resumes, etc. Also offered is the Career Planning Guidebook Series. This includes eight different editions on the following topics:
No appointment is necessary to stop by and pick up any number of publications.
- Getting Started Guide
- Choosing/Changing Your Major Guide
- Resume/Cover Letter Writing Guide
- Interviewing Guide
- Internship Guide
- Graduate School Guide
- Job Search Guide
- Life After College Guide
There is something for everyone included in the Career Planning Guidebook series. They are divided by topics and are useful for students/alumnae working to market themselves utilizing the career Planning Office. There are eight editions and offer valuable information right at your fingertips!
- Getting Started Guide
- Choosing/Changing Your Major Guide
- Resume/Cover Letter Writing Guide
- Interviewing Guide
- Internship Guide
- Graduate School Guide
- Job Search Guide
- Life After College Guide
American Society of Newspaper Editors Journalism Job Fair
When: Friday, February 18, 2005
Where: The Westin Providence, Providence, RI - Hosted by: The Providence Journal
Time: 9am-5pm
On-line Registration: For details and to download a registration form, please access the web site, www.projo.com/jobfair . Registrations must be postmarked by January 17, 2005. No refunds available.
For more information contact: Patricia Welker, The Providence Journal, 75 Fountain Street, Providence, RI 02902 or email pwelker@projo.com
Newspaper recruiters from New England, upstate New York, and eastern Pennsylvania will be on hand to meet young journalists and senior level college students of color. People from all racial and ethnic backgrounds are welcome to attend. Event includes: Face-to-face meetings with newspaper recruiters; Interviews about internships and job possibilities; Continental breakfast and buffet luncheon; and Resume critiques by professionals.
6th Annual Shenandoah Valley Teacher Recruitment Fair
When: Saturday, February 19, 2005 (snow date: February 28, 2005)
Where: Harrisonburg High School, Harrisionburg Virginia
Time: 10am-3pm (doors will open at 9am)
On-line Registration Begins December 1, 2004: Visit www.rockingham.k12.va.us to register.
For additional information, contact Brenda Moyers at bmoyers@rockingham.k12.va .us or call (540) 564-3221.
Located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley region, Harrisonburg is located off Interstate 81, approximately one hour west of Charlottesville, one hour south of Winchester, two hours west of Washington, DC. The area is often considered paradise for the outdoor enthusiast with camping, hiking, boating, fishing, hunting, skiing and tubing readily available. The area provides an exceptional quality of life and community support for public education. Participating School Divisions: Augusta County; Greene County; Harrisonburg City; Madison County; Page County; Rockingham County; Shenandoah County; Staunton City; and Waynesboro City.
Southern Teachers Agency Annual Job Fair 2005
When: Saturday, March 5, 2005
Where: Charlottesville, VA
Registration and Additional Information: visit our website at www.southernteachers.com
Candidates will have an opportunity to meet with administrators form souther private and independent schools and to discuss teaching, coaching, and intern positions.
Phone: (434) 295-9122 - Fax: (434) 295-6448 - Email: jobs@southernteachers.com .
Ocean City, Maryland, 20th Annual Job Fair
When: Saturday, January 15, 2005,
Where: Convention Center, 40th Street & Coastal Highway
Time: Between the hours of 9am and 2pm
Hosted by: Ocean City, Maryland Chamber of Commerce
Registration and Additional Information: visit our website at www.oceancity.org or email info@oceancity.org
Employers in Ocean City, Maryland will be hiring over 12,000 seasonal workers for the summer of 2005. Employees are needed in almost every business including, but not limited to, restaurants, motels/hotels, amusement parks, specialty stores, boardwalk stores, banks, lifeguards, watersports, marinas, bars, etc. The majority of these jobs will be staffed by high school and college students. Chamber of Commerce is located at 12320 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Phone: (410) 213-0144 and Fax: (410) 213-7521.
Please note that the job postings accessible through these pages are provided for your convenience and their presence does not imply an endorsement. The Career Planning Office of Cedar Crest College makes no warranties or representations, express or implied, and assumes no legal liability or resonsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the information or provided through these positings. If you do find an error, omission or bad link at this site, please send us an email with a description fo the error and its location.
Please note that companies such as Manpower, Alternatives, and Accountemps represent various companies in the Lehigh Valley and all of their job openings are not listed on this site. For information on those jobs, and for complete job descriptions and contact information, you should visit the Career Planning Office in the Allen House.Assistance in developing effective job-seeking skills are available to all students on an ongoing basis. For additional assistance, try the following web sites:
- Full Time Employment
- Part Time Employment
- Summer Employment
International Sites:
- Career City
- Career Readiness Tips
- Career Way
- College Grad
- College Recruiter Mega Search Page
- Idealist
- Job Hunt
- Lehigh Valley At Work
- Monster Career Center
- Princeton Review
- Snag A Job
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Career Builder
- Asia Net
- Council on International Education
- Employment.com
- FPA.Global Jobs
- Immigration and Naturalization Services
- International Career Page
- Monster - Global Gateway
- US Department of State
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Study Abroad
The Career Planning Library in the Allen House has numerous resources to help you find the study abroad program of your choice. Stop by any time to browse our library. In the meantime, there are several sites on the internet to help make finding the perfect program a lot easier - The Study Abroad Programs Directory - is a new on-line study abroad information resource. You will find listings for thousands of study abroad programs in more than 100 countries throughout the world. You will also find hundreds of links to study abroad program home pages. Best of all, you can search for a Study Abroad Program: by Country, by Academic Program, by Intensive Language Programs and by Language Experie