I hope you all had a relaxing spring break because this is the busiest time for the CDC. Meaning, I'm going to need your help and need you all to step up to the plate. Answering EmailsNot all of us are the best about being observant with new emails, but that's going to change because you are going to start helping me answer easy email questions. Newhouse Network questions: For the most part I'll handle these, but there is one question that you can help me with. If an alumnus reaches out and says that they have missed a deadline to activate their profile or if they are wondering if we can send them another activation code, please respond by saying something along the lines of, "No worries. You are always welcome to register as an alumnus at network.newhouse.syr.edu. Please let me know if you have any questions." Too easy, right? Employer inquiries about posting a job or an internship: If an employer is wondering if they could advertise an open position with us, respond with, "Thank you for thinking of Newhouse, we really appreciate when employers/alums reach out with opportunities. The easiest way to post a job or an internship through the Newhouse Career Development Center is by completing the online form at https://newhouse.syr.edu/career-development/employers/post-job-or-internship (Hint, hint... It's on our website). Once you have completed the form and click submit, the opportunity is sent immediately to us. The CDC staff can then promote the position on the appropriate platforms." Pretty easy... Because I'm lobbing them at ya. AlumNus Appointment ReminderI am now going to schedule alumni appointments on our main nhcdc calendar. You will now be able to see if a counselor has a phone appointment. Also, I will be instructing the alumnus to call the mainline at the time of their appointment. When an alumnus calls for their appointment, you will greet the alum and ask if you can put them on hold while you see if the counselor is ready for the alum. If so, you will take the alumnus off hold, tell the alum that the counselor is ready and you will be transferring them in now. Then without passing go or collecting $200, you will hit FLASH and dial 3 then the four digit extension. Once you hear a ring, hit FLASH again and hang up. These instructions and our extensions are literally right next to the phone. All you need to do is read. Closing shift- Not only will you be sending out seminar reminders, now you will be sending alumnus appointment reminders. YAY! The good news is, like seminars, we do not have alumnus appointments everyday. You will need to check the calendar, though. EVERYONE should be checking the calendar so you know what to expect during your shift. Putting this very blunt, you look like a ding dong (the nicest word I can think of) if an employer walks in or an alumnus calls and you're caught off guard. The process has not changed (just the calendar) for scheduling alumnus appointments. You will be taking the alums information and I will be scheduling the appointment. So the hard part is taken care of. No Seminar? Now What?Seminars will be coming to an end. If you hadn't noticed, Finding an Internship is done for the semester. So, what should you tell students when they inquire about internships? Well, they are always welcome to schedule an appointment to speak one-on-one with a counselor. It's that time of year and appointments fill up fast, though. So for immediate assistance, students are welcome to listen to the Finding an Internship podcast by visiting newhouse.syr.edu > Career Development > Students > Resources > Click on the hyperlink for our podcast series. The blue internship handouts go right along with the Finding an Internship podcast, so make sure they take the handouts with them. I did notice that there has been more and more students stopping in to inquire about interview help. Just a reminder that we do not do mock interviews, rather we offer interview prep. For those that struggle to remember all of our resources, there is a handout out in the hallway, and I will work on putting one at the front desk, that gives a rundown of what students could be utilizing, like the handouts, Big Interview and the podcast. Please RememberSome things that I know are easy to forget, but we need you to step-up on:
Newhouse Recruitment CollectiveThis is everyone's favorite event of the year. Just kidding. We pretty much all hate it and it is extremely stressful for all of us. So, I rely on our student staff to help me prep for this event because there is a lot to do. Here's a brief rundown of what to expect: The Newhouse Recruitment Collective (NRC) kicks off Thursday, April 11 with a career fair from 4:00-7:00 PM in Panasci Lounge (upstairs), Schine Student Center. This is a time when any and all students can mingle with recruiters, introduce themselves, pick up information and secure interviews for the following day. That is followed by an employer reception at the Sheraton. The next day is a full day of interviewing in Underground in Schine. Employers select students to interview at the career fair! We have a few seminars and events to help students prep for the seminar, which start next week.
Extra Shift Opportunities For the NRCAs I mentioned, there is a ton of prep work for the NRC. I am offering some extra shift opportunities to help prep and run the career fair.
Important to MentionThis is the only time I will ever ask you to come in sick to work. Please be on time and be in business casual attire for your shift. You will be holding down the fort on Thursday and Friday. I absolutely do not have time to cover the front desk on these days. So be on time and if you have a shift at the CDC on Thursday, April 11 or Friday, April 12 please wear business casual attire.
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