The Black Collegian articles from October 2004

The Black Collegian archives from October 2004

Senior-year job search: 10 steps to launch your senior-year job search campaign.(CAREER PLANNING & JOB SEARCH GUIDE 2004-2005)
October 1, 2004... Congratulations! You are finally a graduating senior who has successfully navigated the hallowed halls of your soon to be alma mater. You have worked hard to conquer the academic and personal demands of college life, and during your journey...

Self-assessment: finding out who you are before deciding what you want to do.(CAREER PLANNING & JOB SEARCH GUIDE 2004-2005)
October 1, 2004... Approximately eight million Americans are unemployed in the United States. Since August 2003, our economy has witnessed severe layoffs, plant closings and overseas relocations for white and blue collar jobs. As a college student you may be...

How to develop an accomplished senior-year resume to achieve your career goals.(CAREER PLANNING & JOB SEARCH GUIDE 2004-2005)
October 1, 2004... As an African-American college student, you may have come to college with goals of attaining a degree and snaring an exciting and lucrative position upon graduation. This article is written to help you look specifically at your resume as a...

On-Campus interviewing: strategies for success.(CAREER PLANNING & JOB SEARCH GUIDE 2004-2005)
October 1, 2004... The most challenging part of your job search is the interviewing. How you approach the interviewing process determines the level of success you can expect to have. An effective job search requires a strategic plan and some luck, being at the...

Successful job-search strategies.(CAREER PLANNING & JOB SEARCH GUIDE 2004-2005)
October 1, 2004... Unless you plan on attending graduate or professional school immediately following graduation, your focus will likely be on finding gainful employment in your field of study and starting work as soon as possible. Even though the economy is on...

Internships: as close as your career-services office.(CAREER PLANNING & JOB SEARCH GUIDE 2004-2005)
October 1, 2004... Let's get one thing straight: I do not believe in regrets. To regret anything is to resent some of the life experiences that make us who we are. But while I do not believe in regrets, I do acknowledge certain missteps I have taken, one of which...

Straight talk from the top: an interview with Jami Miscik, Deputy Director for Intelligence for the CIA.(CAREER REPORT)(Interview)
October 1, 2004... Jami Miscik is Deputy Director for Intelligence at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The CIA is in the midst of a major recruitment effort. For the next several years, the Agency will be a major employer of graduates from diverse...

Minority college students embrace improved prospects.(Illustration)
October 1, 2004... Listen closely and you will hear students across the country express a sigh of relief. Recruiters are returning to campus, and employers have increased their number of college hires compared to previous years, according to a recent survey by...

The top 50 diversity employers.(Illustration)
October 1, 2004... This table presents the 50 most popular employers among respondents to the Universum Survey--American MBA Edition 2004. The survey, which is conducted annually by the global research and consulting firm Universum Communications, monitored the...

Citigroup: diversity is everywhere at Citigroup, from our 275,000 employees around the world to our millions of customers.(Interview)
October 1, 2004... Willie Henry Title: Human Resource Management Associate (Generalist) Job Description: HR Generalist supporting the Global Treasury Business Start date: September 2nd, 2003 Degree: Undergrad / Grad: Florida A & M University (BA...

PricewaterhouseCoopers: a goal to achieve greater diversity through innovative programs including Mentoring Partnership Program and Minority Circles.(Interview)
October 1, 2004... STEVEN MENDEZ [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Title: Manager, Assurance Description of position: Consumer and Industrial Products and Services Industry University Degree: BA--Accounting & Information Systems, Queens College, CUNY ...

Microsoft: diversity networks provide support and opportunities for minority candidates at Microsoft.(Interview)
October 1, 2004... Mitch Duncan [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Title: Technical Account Manager Description of position: Provide onsite technical support for enterprise customers University Degree: BSEE With the company: 13 years Words of...

UBS: this inclusive investment bank is on the rise with minority leadership helping to steer intiatives within the corporate culture.(Interview)
October 1, 2004... Milton Irvin [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Title: Managing Director Global Head of Recruiting, Training and Development Fixed Income Rates & Currencies--UBS Investment Bank Description of position: Milton is responsible for the...

Top cities for work and life.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... A city that offers great job opportunities, a decent real-estate market, and a good education system for your future kids--does it exist? Not likely. It is rather as Tracy Lynn Van Es, US sales and research manager with Universum Communications...

Ideal employers.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... For minority students in the U.S., the most preferred employer was carmaker BMW. Other favorites include soft drink giant Coca-Cola in Atlanta and New York-based Citigroup, the students second and third choices, respectively, the survey...

Ernst & Young: learning partnerships and career watch programs makes this firm an employer of choice.(Interview)
October 1, 2004... Malcomb D. Coley [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Title: Audit Partner with Ernst & Young LLP's Assurance and Advisory Business Services Education: B.S. in accounting (1986) and MBA (1989) from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington...

Salary expectations.(Illustration)
October 1, 2004... With a job market on the rebound salary expectation is once again a hot topic of discussion. The Universum survey reports that more than 50 percent of minority students primarily select companies that offer high starting salaries. When...

American Airlines: our diversity, our strength.
October 1, 2004... One Company with a Global View American Airlines, the world's leading airline, unites people from around the world millions of times each day. This global reach extends to our employees as well, as we foster a workforce rich in diversity....

Siemens: with over 400,000 employees in 192 countries Siemens offers minority students great opportunities for growth.(Interview)
October 1, 2004... Benjamin Wells [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Title: National Director College & University Markets Job Description: Develop business opportunities for multiple Siemens operating companies by matching customer requirements to Siemens...

Pulte Homes: at this fast growing home builder, ethnicity and age are no hinders for success and advancement.(Interview)
October 1, 2004... Kelly Douglass [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Title: Director of Marketing Description of position: Evaluate land opportunities using consumer and geographic segmentation models. University Degrees: MBA, Emory University; BA,...

US Customs and Border Protection: internships and community outreach programs help US Customs and Border Protection make an early connection with minority students.(US Customs and Border Protection)(Interview)
October 1, 2004... Alfred A. Holston [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Title: Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Human Resources Management Length of service: 34 years with the Federal Government; 8 years with Customs and Border Protection Degrees and...

Minority students say they prefer internships and corporate campus visits.
October 1, 2004... MBAs and undergraduate students of color agree: Internship programs and on-campus presentations are activities that most positively influence their image of a company. An undergraduate student from Washington University explained: "On-campus...

Aerospace and defense.(INDUSTRY REPORT)
October 1, 2004... The Washington Business Journal of August 3, 2004 says that college graduates should be saying, "So long, Peace Corps, hello, defense industry." But the Journal adds this note: "Defense contractors are being flooded with telecom and Internet...

The Federal Government: limitless career opportunities.(CAREER REPORT)
October 1, 2004... As a college senior, you will face numerous choices and opportunities. During the fall, you will spend time reflecting on what hopefully were wonderful college years, your impending senior year and looking forward to a bright, yet uncertain...

A career for aspiring entrepreneurs.(CAREER REPORT)
October 1, 2004... Whether a small start-up business in a makeshift home office or a corporate conglomerate located in a towering skyscraper, entrepreneurship epitomizes the American dream. The independence of working without a boss, the flexibility of...

Sean "P. Diddy" combs: Vote or Die!
October 1, 2004... "Young voters in this country are throwing away their power to have a say about education, healthcare, and any issue that affects them," P. Diddy says. "These things affect your life, so--Vote or Die!" P. Diddy has become so interested in the...

Presidental debate: Bush vs Kerry.(Interview)
October 1, 2004... November 2, 2004 we elect a new President. Our government is stable, but it can change in ways that reflect the perceptions of those governed, especially its minorities. As minorities. African Americans must vote wisely to protect their...

How to successfully manage the graduate school process.(GUIDE TO GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDY)
October 1, 2004... The Politics Of Graduate School Following is a collection of suggestions for successfully navigating the process of graduate school. For many students, that process, and perhaps the environment of graduate school, is unfamiliar. As a...

Law school: a road to access, opportunity, and empowerment.(GUIDE TO GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDY)
October 1, 2004... The on-going debate about affirmative action is a powerful reminder of the continued importance of African-American lawyers in the defense of civil rights. Among the outstanding members of the bar who defended the University of Michigan's...

The Southern University 16: a tribute to 16 African-American college students whose sacrifices improved the lives of all of us.
October 1, 2004... For participating in the sit-ins of March 28, 29 and 30, 1960, 16 African-American college students were expelled from Southern University and barred from all public colleges and universities in the state of Louisiana, their educations...

Campus Advisor.
October 1, 2004... Dear Campus Advisor: My dorm roommate comes from an environment much different than mine. She is street smart and gutsy. I have learned a lot just watching how she takes control of certain situations. I tend to follow the rules, while she...