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Welcome Back!
Welcome back to campus!
CareerLAB is dedicated to helping students prepare for Life After Brown. Please stop by to check out our programs for undergrads and graduate students.
We look forward to seeing you!
Best,
Matt Donato
Director, Center for Careers and Life After Brown
Learn about all of CareerLAB's services here!
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Two Fairs, Two Days, Numerous Opportunities!
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Grad and undergrad students are invited to two events next week:
CareerLAB's Spring Career Fair
Tuesday, January 29
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sayles Hall
Over 40 employers will be on hand to discuss internship and full-time opportunities with Brown students.
See Handshake for a list of participating employers at the Spring Career Fair.
Brown/RISD Common Good Internship and Job Fair + Swearer Center Community Corps
Wednesday, January 30
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sayles Hall
Meet with employers offering full time and internship opportunities in education, arts, policy, grassroots activism, community development, sustainability and more!
NEW THIS YEAR: Swearer Center Community Corps representatives will be recruiting for various local volunteer opportunities, work-study, and summer internships throughout Rhode Island.
View the full list of employers and Community Corps organizations registered for the CCG Fair here.
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Registration is not required for these events.
Follow CareerLAB on Facebook and Instagram: #browncareerfair
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How Can Career Counselors Help You?
Counselors can help with more than just reviewing resumes. Whether you're starting or continuing a job or internship search or planning your summer activity, CareerLAB's career counselors are eager to help!
Schedule appointments with our Career Counselors to address any of the following:
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General confusion or uncertainty
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Connections between concentration/area of study & careers
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Individualized career plans
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Full-blown mock interviews
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Tips on negotiating offers
Undergrad and grad students - career counselors are available to speak with you via phone, video or in-person.
Schedule an appointment with a CareerLAB counselor today.
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Masters Job Search Week Extravaganza!
Graduate students - check out these workshops design specifically for you during the first week of February:
Monday 2/4 @ 12:00 pm:
How to find a Job/Using Brown's Excellent Resources
Tuesday 2/5 @ 4:00 pm:
Writing Powerful Resumes
Wednesday 2/6 @ 4:00 pm:
How and Why to Connect with Brown Alums for the Job Search (Networking, Brown Connect and LinkedIn - they work!)
Thursday, 2/7 @ 4:00 pm:
Effective Interviewing: What to do and What Not to do!
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In addition, Grad Walk-In Hours have been announced for the spring semester starting on 1/23:
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Mondays, 4-5 p.m.
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Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m.
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Thursdays, 2-3 p.m.
No appointment necessary - drop in with any of your career-related needs.
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Grad Students: Explore Options beyond Academia
Versatile PhD is an amazing online resource for graduate students and recent PhDs, helping them “to envision, prepare for, and excel in non-academic jobs”. Brown is one of the subscribing institutions to this versatile online community. We highly recommend you take advantage of it by signing up: follow one of their blogs, browse job ads, take free online career-building courses, and connect with alumni.
The site offers some brand new features, including the VPhD Smart Jobs Initiative and a Career Exploration Course that helps you identify viable career paths and manage the transition from university to other professional environments.
Put Your PhD To Work!
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First-Years, Sophs & Jrs: Bruno Internship Opportunity in NYC
Since 1932, The Ittleson Foundation has been serving the needs of the underprivileged and providing resources for not-for-profit organizations with initiatives and projects that have the potential to greatly enhance public policy and the lives of fellow citizens. The Foundation's areas of particular interest are: mental health, AIDS, and the environment. The Brown intern will receive a $7,000 stipend, and have the opportunity to work directly with the Foundation's Executive Director, learning everything from project design to fundraising research to grant evaluation.
Interested students should apply on BrownConnect before January 24th.
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BrownConnect Undergraduate Signature Internship Programs
BrownConnect offers undergraduates the chance to participate in Signature Internships around the world. These exciting opportunities are exclusive to Brown students and are funded through a stipend with employers who hold positions exclusively for Brown University students. Each Signature program has a focus within a single industry, theme and/or geographic region.
Whether you are interested in learning about entrepreneurship in Hong Kong or media in LA, BrownConnect has a program for you. Read about the complete list of program options as well as eligibility criteria and application instructions.
Spend your summer on a Signature Internship!
BrownConnect's Tip of the Week:
On the BrownConnect home page, in the “Featured Resources” section, you can find a link to Handshake as well as information on summer housing options in popular metropolitan areas.
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