Students are expected to report at 4:30 PM for final briefing.
Hunter College - Main Assembly Hall
69th Street Campus, 695 Park Avenue
(between Lexington and Park Avenue)
ON CLEARING DAYS ONLY: Starting April 2, 2011, caps and gowns can be purchased at the Business Office and graduation tickets (limited to 2 per graduate) will be available at the Registrar’s office. Graduates are advised to go to the Registrar’s office first to request a Graduation Release Form, then to the Career Services Office (2nd floor) for registration prior to issuance of cap, gown, and tickets. Herff Jones Company, the official graduation vendor, will be available on the following specific dates:
DATES:May 10 (Tuesday: 1:00 – 7:30PM) / May 12 (Thursday: 4:00 – 8:00PM) and LateDistribution: May 19 (Thursday: 2:00 – 8:00PM)
Graduating Student: $55.00
Graduating HONOR Student: $ 70.00 (extra sash for honors)
Acceptable Method of Payment: Cash or Certified Checks Only
PROCEDURE: All Graduates MUST: A) Request the Graduation Release Form at the Registrar office; B) Register with the Career Services; C) Purchase the cap and gown at the Business office and lastly D) Request the graduation tickets from the Registrar after the Graduation Release Form has been signed, completed and surrendered.
On Monday, January 3rd, the Career Services Team along with Dr. Perzade held a combined Clinical/Interview Skills Refresher Workshop to kick off the New Year and help jump start the job search process. One of the things we discussed was how important it is to network when looking for a job as well as maintaining a positive attitude throughout the search. The following article was taken from ‘Women for Hire’, website www.womenforhire
There was a time when finding a job meant an interview or two, a handshake and you’d start the following Monday morning. Makes me feel so old just saying that, as if I’m explaining the rotary phone to my kids—something that at 13 they’ve never seen.
You don’t need me to tell you there’s no such luck these days. Nothing is certain in the job market except one thing: we must all take total control of our careers. And the good news is we're all perfectly capable of doing just that. We’re most definitely in the era of the self–directed job search and career advancement. Nobody’s coming to bail us out. There’s no major job market turnaround on the horizon. But that doesn’t mean “nobody’s hiring.”
So what exactly does it mean? That it’s time to throw away all of your “that doesn’t work” isms and start fresh — right now.
People tell me all the time about what doesn’t work: “I’m on Facebook. Doesn’t work. I apply online. Doesn’t work. I show up at events. Doesn’t work.” They’re absolutely right. Just being on, just applying and just showing up won’t ever work.
What does work? All of those things if you’re being proactive instead of passive.
·Social media works wonders when you’re actively engaged in talking to people. A profile alone isn’t going to do much, but a user who’s chatting away with the right people and demonstrating her expertise — well, that definitely works.
·Applying online works only if you’re following up with a direct contact. Find someone who works where you’re applying and figure out how to get your resume in front of decision makers. (Blind posting? Don’t count on much.) Apply directly on the websites of companies you’re targeting and always follow the specific directions. Nearly 95% of the applications we receive here at Women For Hire don’t follow directions so they’re automatically disqualified.
·Show up at events only when you’ve done your homework. Who’s attending? Who do you want to be sure to meet? Instead of passing out your business cards and hoping for the phone to ring, ask for the card of someone you’re especially interested in following up with. That enables you to maintain control.
Make everyday a 5 by 5: five new contacts by 5pm every day. It works wonders for jobseekers.
When given advice or constructive criticism, it is best to take heed and let the information sit and marinate before responding. Having an optimistic and proactive approach rather than a reactive comeback or excuse affords one with an attitude that others are more likely to accept and portrays a positive image of a person who people are more willing to assist. Seeking employment in a field that requires one to have experience and not being able to land that job can be very discouraging and frustrating, therefore when working alongside your Career Advisor, it is wise to be aware of your approach. Taking the high road with all circumstances and most criticism from supervisors or advisors is an important decision that is most positive, diplomatic and ethical. It’s a course of action that prevents the burning of any bridges and it will be yet another step in the right direction.
There is a very fine line between expressing your personality and divulging unnecessary personal information.While the interview is designed for the interviewer to know you better, sharing too much may jeopardize your chances of getting hired.
Some of the things you shouldn’t share include: Your age, your marital status, your religious beliefs, Sexual orientation, Health concerns, family drama and living situation.You may read this and think “Duh!, this is common sense” but during an interview it is common for your nerves to lead you to make this simple mistake.Be mindful and aware of your answers and the impression you are giving.There are times when people share personal information without even realizing it.For example saying something like “20 years ago when I was a freshman in college” or “I started a family when I was eighteen and my daughter is already 12 years old”, or even saying “I have been praying to God for a job like this”.It is also common for someone who is experiencing personal struggles to become comfortable and share information about things that are better left unsaid.For example, your mom just kicked you out of her home, you are living in a shelter, your baby’s father is abusive and you are sick with no medical insurance and the interviewer asks you “tell me about a challenging experience”.It may seem like the perfect opportunity to share this with the interviewer, however it will only make you seem vulnerable, unorganized, weak, and not ready to handle the challenges of the position you are applying for.
To avoid making this mistake, make sure that everything you speak about during an interview is in some way related or relevant to the job you are applying for and that you always maintain a positive outlook.
You have just received a phone call from an employer in regards to a job interview, but are you really ready for it? In order to be fully prepared, you must do major research about the organization including years of operation, plans for the next 5 to 10 years, services they provide involving the community, company goals, and vision. You must also plan how to get to the employer’s location by using different modes of transportation and, if possible, take a trip there the day before your interview to get familiar with the area. Preparing the questions you will ask the employer, more likely at the end of the interview, will certainly help you to ace it - - - - not waste it. Another important part is to work on your business attire so that you could make an impact the very moment the interviewer lays eyes on you for the first time. Finally, you must practice, practice, and practice. Arrange a mock interview with a friend, or relative to build up your level of confidence and expectations. By doing so, you will show how seriously you are taking the interviewing process and the employer’s time.
Workshops encourage cooperation and motivation among the participants and although the term workshop sometimes intimidates participants, at SBI-NYC we promote and host interactive workshops that are known for achieving positive results... Preparation of our graduates for the workforce.The real world!!! Once in a group setting most people tend to open up and share their experience as well as hear other people’s point of view. Participants are able to build on the ideas of others while learning from our sessions and our graduates have been successful in spring boarding their career onto the right path after attending a few of these workshops.Each workshop coordinated by Career Services is tailored to the needs of our students and graduates. Some of the workshops we host are Resume Writing, Interview Preparation and Job Search Techniques. There are also special circumstances that allow us to customize a training session with the partnership of an employer such as a clinic or company seeking medical personnel. Our Career Services team is equipped with the talent and resources to develop workshops to meet the needs of our students and graduates.
Our most recent workshop was a combination of a Clinical Review and our Interview Preparation where we worked closely with Dr. Peerzade to prepare our Medical Assistant graduates for an opportunity with a company that needed candidates to assist with Health Screenings. Companies like this visit our campus regularly and either hire candidates on the spot or select a group for another interview at their site. This is why we implore a professional attitude from our students and graduates at all times. Once you have been enrolled you have made the choice to be a medical professional and our ongoing workshops will assist in preparing you for employment.
Besides working in accord with Dr. Mohammed Peerzade, our Assistant Dean, we have also coupled our resources and efforts with Geneva-Marie Louis and Maria Merida our Pharmacy Technician and Medical Billing and Coding Program Directors respectively to provide a continuous series of workshops for our students and graduates. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming workshops.
Today’s job market can be very challenging in finding employment. Most companies are turning away from the simple job application from CareerBuilder, Indeed and Monster. The key to today’s job market is being prepared from the beginning to the end in order to successfully find employment and that begins with networking.
There are many websites people use today to advance themselves in their career and to stay ahead of the curve in finding employment opportunities. Below are some good sites to use to find Doctors/Medical Offices/Clinics in your area and the field you are most interested in.
Websites for networking:
www.doctorsdig.com
www.bookofdoctors.com
www.queensmd.org/qms/index.asp
www.clinicalsociety.org/index.htm
www.doctors.at
These are just a few of the many websites people use to find and network with Doctors throughout the five boroughs.
Another good way to network to find contacts in larger offices is through LinkedIn (www.LinkedIn.com) LinkedIn is a professional networking site designed for people to meet and network with people in all industries. There are many groups focused on health-care in the state of New York that would be good to join to meet other medical professionals. My advice is to create a profile and join as many groups as you can find. Here are some great groups.
LinkedIn Groups:
Health Care and Medical Positions Networking Group
Healthcare Leaders of New York (HLNY)
Medical Billing & Coding Forum
The Association of Healthcare Human Resources Administrators of Greater New York (AHHRA)
In all, these methods take time, hard work and perseverance. You will hear many negative responses from people you contact but it can take only one positive response to find that next job.
