Liberal Arts Voices

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Ag Career Days Open to All Majors

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Posted By: Career Enrichment Network
October 20, 2015, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Bryce Jordan Center, Penn State University Park Campus
Ag Career Day is your opportunity to meet with company representatives about internships and full-time careers. Whether you are a first-year student, planning your graduation in the very near future, or somewhere in between in your academic career, you owe it to yourself to attend. This is also a networking opportunity to visit with company representatives and find out for yourself what careers are available.
Instead, interested students can see the attending organizations on the Ag Career Day website at http://agsci.psu.edu/students/events/ag-career-day.

City Year Hosting Events for Liberal Arts Students

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Posted By: Career Enrichment Network

Representatives from City Year will be on campus on October 19th to meet with Liberal Arts students.  Join City Year in learning more about opportunities for students to get involved.

Info Table
October 19, 2015
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sparks Building Lobby

Info Session
October 19, 2015
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
151 Willard

Join a City Year representative in a presentation and Q & A session to learn more about this organization.

Bank of America Info Session

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Posted By: Career Enrichment Network

Where your potential becomes greatness!

At Bank of America, we’ll match your drive and ambition to where you can make an impact.

Please join us to learn more about our Internship opportunities for the Global Wealth & Investment Management Business which encompasses the Global Wealth and Retirement Solutions – Markets Program and the Global Wealth and Retirement Solutions – Personal Wealth and Retirement Solutions Program.

Food will be provided!

Wednesday, October 14
6PM-8PM
120 Thomas

Political Jobs with Impact for Graduating Seniors

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Posted By: Career Enrichment Network

Make Your Impact for Our Environment, Our Democracy and Our Future

If you are interested in joining a team of passionate people to make an impact on issues like global warming, clean water, big money’s influence over our democracy and other issues that matter to our future, consider a job with Impact.

Apply today!

Impact is a nonprofit that runs action campaigns. We work in states where we can win positive change for our environment, our democracy and our future.

Impact is now accepting applications to join our team in August 2016! Our fall application deadline is October 18th. We also have immediate positions available.

If you aren’t looking for a full-time job, you can also make a big difference through an internship with Impact.

You can learn more and apply online.

Vanguard Hosting On-Campus Events for Liberal Arts Students

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Posted By: Career Enrichment Network

Vanguard is on-campus October 8th to network with Liberal Arts students!

Vanguard Information Table
October 8, 2015
1:00-4:00p.m.
Sparks Building Lobby

Come visit Vanguard in the lobby of the Sparks Building and learn more about upcoming internship opportunities!

Vanguard Info Session
October 8, 2015
4:45-5:45 p.m.
169 Willard

Vanguard will be presenting on the many opportunities available to Liberal Arts students. Come and network with the Vanguard recruiter and let them know who you are!

Penn State C.A.R.E. Fair: Save the Date!

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Posted By: Career Enrichment Network

Through full-time positions, internships, summer jobs, and volunteering get experience to impact the well-being and development of others.

The C.A.R.E. (Community, Agency, Recreation, and Education) Fair will feature employers from a range of fields, including community service organization, state and federal agencies, recreation and camp opportunities, and educational experiences. This fair will be offered during the fall and spring semesters, and employers may vary depending on the time of year and their hiring needs. 

October 7, 2015
10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
HUB Robeson Center

Please visit the event website for a complete listing of attending organizations to determine if they match your career interests.

Employers currently registered for the C.A.R.E. Fair include:

  • AmeriCorps
  • Bennett Family Center
  • Blair County Children, Youth and Families
  • Centre County Children and Youth Services
  • Centre County Women’s Resource Center
  • Centre County Youth Services Bureau
  • Centre Region Parks & Recreation
  • City Year
  • Community Services Group (CSG)
  • Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
  • Grassroots Campaigns
  • Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
  • Mid-State Literacy Council
  • Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
  • Strawberry Fields, Inc.
  • Teach for America
  • The Arc of Centre County
  •  United States Penitentiary
  • UPMC
  • & many more!

Visit the C.A.R.E. Fair website for: information on prep workshops, tips about how to prepare, & more!

 

 

Foreign Service Diplomatic Security Special Agents Now Accepting Applications

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Posted By: Career Enrichment Network

We are currently accepting applications for Diplomatic Security Special Agent (DSSA) positions.

Diplomatic Security Special Agents are specially trained Foreign Service security professionals; they are also sworn Federal law enforcement officers. Overseas, as a Regional Security Officer (RSO), you will advise ambassadors on all security matters and manage a complex range of security programs designed to protect personnel, facilities, and information. In the U.S., Special Agents protect the Secretary of State and visiting foreign dignitaries, investigate passport and visa fraud, and conduct personnel security investigations.

All potential applicants are strongly urged to read the entire vacancy announcement to ensure that they meet all of the requirements for this position before applying. When you are ready to begin the online application process, visit the Diplomatic Security Special Agent vacancy on USAJOBS. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is September 28, 2015.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 20 yrs old to apply and at least 21 yrs of age to be appointed. All candidates must be appointed to the Foreign Service prior to the month in which they reach 37 yrs of age (preference eligible veterans excepted). Applicants must also be available for worldwide service, and be able to obtain all required security, medical and suitability clearances.

If you have any questions or would like to search for topics of interest, please visit our forums or FAQs at careers.state.gov.

We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State.

Announcing Registration for Fall 2015 Pre-Law Information Sessions

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Posted By: Career Enrichment Network

Penn State Pre-Law Advising offers two different information sessions, a Pre-Law Orientation Session and an Applying to Law School Session. The sessions are both facilitated by the Pre-Law Adviser and each session is limited to ten students.  Please read the descriptions and prerequisites of the two sessions carefully to determine which session is best for you.

Pre-Law Orientation Session:  Sessions are open to all students considering law school. First- and second-year students must attend a Pre-Law Orientation Session prior to scheduling an individual appointment with the Pre-Law Adviser or attending the Applying to Law School Session (see below). Juniors and seniors are also encouraged to attend, particularly those students who have recently decided to explore the possibility of law school.

Topics covered in the Pre-Law Orientation Session include:

  • Preparing for law school and strengthening your application now (even if you are not yet certain that you want to attend)
  • Skills required for law school
  • Learning about law school
  • Learning about the practice of law
  • Deciding whether to apply to law school
  • Pre-Law Advising resources

 Fall 2015 Pre-Law Orientation Session dates:

  • Wednesday, September 9th 1:00-2:00pm
  • Tuesday, September 22nd 2:30-3:30pm
  • Monday, October 5th 9:15-10:15am
  • Thursday, October 22nd  8:30-9:30am
  • Tuesday, November 3rd 3:00-4:00pm
  • Monday, November 16th 2:30-3:30pm
  • Wednesday, December 9th 10:30-11:30am

Location: Fireplace Room, Grange Building. Please check in at the front desk in the Grange Building lobby upon your arrival.

Registration is required and is available on-line at: https://dus.psu.edu//prelaw/advising.html

Applying to Law School Session:  This session is designed for juniors and seniors who are getting ready to apply to law school.   First- and second-year students who have attended a Pre-Law Orientation Session are also invited to attend but it may make sense to wait until junior year to attend this session so that the information is fresh in your mind when you are ready to apply.

Topics covered in the Law School Application Session include:

  • Introduction to the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)
  • Strategies and options for LSAT preparation
  • Review of law school application timeline
  • Using lsac.org to apply to law school
  • Drafting personal statements/diversity statements/résumés/addenda
  • Obtaining strong letters of recommendation
  • Selecting/Evaluating law schools (brief intro to this topic)
  • Financing law school (brief intro to this topic)
  • Pre-Law Advising resources

Fall 2015 Applying to Law School Session dates:

  • Monday, September 14th 10:00-11:00am
  • Thursday, October 1st 9:15-10:15am
  • Wednesday, October 14th 1:00-2:00pm
  • Tuesday, October 27th 1:00-2:00pm
  • Wednesday, November 11th 9:15-10:15am
  • Thursday, December 3rd 10:00-11:00am

Location: Fireplace Room, Grange Building. Please check in at the front desk in Grange Building lobby upon your arrival.

Registration is required and is available on-line at: https://dus.psu.edu//prelaw/advising.html

Urban Teachers Hosting Webinar

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Posted By: Career Enrichment Network

It’s a new school year and we’re excited to share we have a new name! We are now Urban Teachers, and we are still committed to preparing highly effective and deeply committed new teachers for urban schools.

Our application is open! We are looking for passionate individuals to join our program in Baltimore City, Washington, DC, and now Dallas, TX (pending state approval)!

For more information visit our new website or join us for our first webinar Sept. 24, 2015 at 9PM EDT. Register here.

Full-Time Litigation Assistant Position with Kobre & Kim LLP

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Posted By: Career Enrichment Network

Company Description

Kobre & Kim LLP is a conflict-free international law firm focused exclusively on litigation, arbitration, and investigations. Operating out of offices in New York, Washington DC, San Francisco, Miami, London, Hong Kong, Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands, the firm leverages the skill and experience of U.S. trial lawyers (including more than a dozen former U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission lawyers), English solicitors and barristers (including three English Queen’s Counsel), Hong Kong solicitors, and offshore lawyers in an integrated advocacy team. This unique offering provides the firm with the full capability to litigate and arbitrate in the world’s leading jurisdictions for complex financial, commercial, and insolvency disputes as well as cross-border government enforcement, regulatory investigations and judgment enforcement matters.

Job Description

The Litigation Assistant position constitutes an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to the legal industry and  hands-on experience working with the firm’s attorneys. Litigation Assistants at Kobre & Kim join case teams upon arrival and, working in close collaboration with Analysts and attorneys, are responsible for assisting their teams with various administrative tasks. General duties include, among others, organization and maintenance of electronic case files, preparation of documents for court proceedings and filings, development and implementation of organization systems on case teams, management of the production and receipt of case documents during discovery proceedings, review and analysis of primary and legal documents, preparation of attorney and client binders, assistance with pre-hearing and pre-trial materials, and coordination of in-person document delivery and collaboration with external vendors. Litigation Assistants develop a strong command of the practical and logistical foundations involved with legal work.

Job Qualifications

Litigation Assistants are typically high-performing college graduates. Candidates should possess a four-year college degree, a strong GPA, and excellent teamwork, communication, organizational, and creative and anticipatory thinking skills. Candidates should also demonstrate a willingness and ability to perform tasks in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment. Applications are encouraged from self-starting, highly-motivated individuals displaying an interest in exploring the legal industry and pursuing a career in law. Language skills, including Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and Portuguese, while not necessary, are a plus. Litigation Assistants are expected to remain with the firm for a minimum of two years.

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter and a resume (including your GPA) to recruiting@kobrekim.com

Students or recent graduates interested in this position can also contact Liberal Arts alumna Jessica Maynor (jessica.maynor@kobrekim.com) for details about the position or for general questions.

 

 

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