There are many questions concerning the impacts COVID-19 will have on career development plans. Our new virtual series features guests who have experienced challenging times, along with honest discussion and tips as to what students can do during this time to stay positive and productive.
The following programs are scheduled and offered to all class years and majors:
Uncommon Schools is hiring extraordinary teachers to join our teams in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. Students and alumni from Skidmore have made phenomenal additions to our team in all of our regions over the years. Learn more about how Uncommon brings our mission to life by attending our short 30-minute webinar.
Attend this FREE virtual event to learn more about what it takes to apply to a health professional school, strategies to prepare your application, how you can afford your education, and meet health professional recruiters to answer your questions.
Join us for an honest discussion with Leon Baham, Lead Experience Designer at Bounteous in San Francisco. Leon is a 2010 grad of UC San Diego and will be discussing how he transitioned service-industry skills into a career in tech in the San Francisco Bay Area. Learn what it's like to begin your career at a difficult economic point, strategies that are helpful, and tips to leverage any experience into a professional career.
Discover the benefits of Peace Corps service from Latinx returned Peace Corps Volunteers. Join us to learn about challenging, rewarding, and inspirational moments from their service. Ask questions about the Peace Corps service experience, and gain tips to guide you through the application process.
Graduating in 1999, right before the dot-com bubble burst, and having worked through the last recession, alum Jeremy Sigel is no stranger to working through uncertain times and economies.
Join us on a Zoom info session to learn about his career path in media and what advice he has during these unprecedented times.
* Session 2: Wed., May 6, 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. What's Your Story?
* Session 3: Wed., May 13, 6:00 - 6:30 p.m., The Video Interview
Join Eric Cole, '85, Vice President and Regional Planning Consultant at Fidelity, as well as Chief Career Officer at InterviewIQ, in this three-part series on preparing for and succeeding in virtual interviews. Eric has spent 30 years working in executive level jobs in sales and marketing, charitable services and venture-backed startups before launching his career coaching and consulting practice that provides interviewing workshops to many colleges and universities. Join us for one or all of this great series!
Job and Internship Listings
When looking at jobs and internships, remember that if it’s labeled PAL the opportunity comes from an alumni, parent or friend of Skidmore.
Exploring experiences doesn’t have to stop during COVID-19! If you’ve maxed out Handshake for remote opportunities, here are a few other websites that have remote filters available:
To maximize the opportunities available to you, instead of thinking what you WANT, think about what SKILLS you already have to offer! When conducting a keyword search, use “Remote” and an action verb or skill from your resume, to see opportunities you are already qualified for.
You're Hired!
Deniz Aytac '20
Economics
Data Scientist
IBM
Transform creativity into a career you love! Skidmore’s Career Development Center is committed to providing both students and alumni with access, connections, and opportunity to pursue fulfilling experiences. Our dedicated, experienced staff will help take you from wherever you are, to where you want to be.
What's NEXT weekly newsletter is edited by Pam Fisher, Associate Director of Employer Outreach.
