Week of August 31st, 2020
Welcome back to Baruch College! Check out some of our exciting line-up of programs and services at the Starr Career Development Center this fall!

Please note that we are operating 100% remotely with office hours available on Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. One-on-one virtual appointments are currently available, please schedule them via Starr Search. Evening appointments are available upon request.
Walk-In Hours
Starting September 1st - Virtual Walk-In hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM EST - Join us via Zoom at: https://baruch.zoom.us/j/97405397808 (Same link for the rest of the semester!)
 
Note that it is on a first come, first served basis. For resume and cover letter reviews, please be ready to share your documents (share your screen) with a counselor during the session. 
SAVE THE DATE: Fall 2020 Virtual Job & Internship Fair
September 25th, 2020 | 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST
**This event is fully virtual operated under Starr Search using video chats!**
Participating companies include:

1-800 Accountant, 60 Guilders, AlphaSights, Amazon, Anchin, Block and Anchin, Baker Tilly, Bank of America, Bloomberg, Blue Forest Technologies, City Year, Community Tax Aid, CVS Health, EisnerAmper, EOS Accountants, EY, FactSet, FDIC, Frank, Rimerman + Co., GEICO, Grant Thornton, Group One Trading, HorizonMedia, International Rescue Committee, Janover, Kaufman Rossin, Marcum, Marks Paneth, Meaden & Moore, Mthree, MUFG, National Futures Association, NYS Dept. of Civil Service, OEC Group, Peace Corps, PKF O’Connor Davies, Reading Partners, Reliant Fund Services, Ross Stores, RSM, Sax, SEO Career, SHAY CPA, Simons Foundations, SS&C Technologies, Standard Chartered, T. Howard Foundation, Target, Teach for America, The David J Joseph Company, The Sherwin-Williams Company, The Vanguard Group, UBS, UHY, Uncommon Goods, Untracht Early, UrbanTech Consulting Engineering, Virtu Financial, Wiss&Co., WithumSmith+Brown, Yext and more!

More companies will be added throughout this September.
Registration for this virtual career fair are now available on Starr Search. Note you will need the following items to register for this event on Starr Search:
  • Upload your final resume in PDF format that is ready for employers to view 
  • A completed Starr Search Account under My Account tab (Name, Major, Class Year, Degree)
  • A professional headshot

Visit our blog for more information and check out our tips and resources.

To assist you in preparing for this year’s virtual career fair which includes video chats with employers, we suggest practicing for the event by visiting the mock interview module on Starr Search.

The video chats with employers will be timed and limited in duration to 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the employers’ preference. This means you have a brief amount of time to convey your capabilities and ask questions. You can find the mock interview module tool under Resources on Starr Search. 
Take a moment to check out the Virtual Career Fair Tutorial on the Starr Search platform: Quick Tour of Virtual Fairs for Students
In order to participate in this virtual fair, please RSVP under the Career Fair tab on Starr Search by pressing the 'attend' button.
Upcoming Events
Recruiting Kick-Off/On Campus Recruiting Workshop with EY

September 1, 2020 | 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM EST

Hear from EY on how to jump start your job search and gain insight on Baruch's On Campus Recruiting Program!

RSVP via Starr Search
Class of 2022 Academic Year-Long Mentoring Program

The Class of 2022 Academic Year-Long Mentoring Program is open to all rising juniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA, students in the RSSP and FLP programs, and first and second year graduate students.
 
EOC’s Academic Year-Long Mentoring Program is a professional partnership* between Baruch students and their EOC Mentors. The Program is a commitment: the Mentor and Mentee must meet virtually at least once per month and maintain regular contact via email or telephone. The program helps students define and achieve their career goals by providing executive Mentors (some are Baruch alumni) who volunteer their time to support, counsel, and serve as role models for Mentees. Mentees in the program are current Baruch students who have a serious desire to develop themselves professionally and personally.

Before you apply, be sure to familiarize yourself with the requirements and expectations by reviewing our Program FAQs.
 
Please click HERE to complete the Academic Year-Long Mentoring Program application by September 2, 2020. Due to the competitive nature of the Program, applicants are encouraged to apply early.
Majors & Careers in Environmental Studies

September 9, 2020 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST

Do you care about preserving the earth? Would you like to become an environmental warrior to makes a difference in the world? Will you work for a "green" corporation that commits to environmental sustainability?
Distinguished Baruch college professors will discuss careers with an environmental/sustainability focus. Learn how to create your own major (ad hoc major) with an environmental focus by combining disciplines such as environmental studies, psychology, journalism and management.  

Register via Starr Search!
"Ask Mike" series

Wednesdays | 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST
September 9th, 23rd
October 7th, 21st
November 4th, 18th
December 2nd, 16th

Join Mike for his virtual office hours and ask him anything about Starr's services, internships, job interviews, LinkedIn, resumes/cover letters and more!

Register via Starr Search
Career Fair Prep Webinars

With Peers for Careers
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020 | 12:30 PM EST

With an Employer (Bloomberg)
Thursday, September 24th, 2020 | 12:30 PM EST

Join us as we discuss how to prepare, and what to expect during the first ever Fall Virtual Job & Internship Fair.

These events are open to all Baruch undergraduates from all three schools.
Is Law School Right for You?

Considering a career in law? Join this upcoming webinar to learn how to:
  • Determine if law is the right fit for you
  • Choose the right law school
  • Prepare for application materials

Tuesday September 22nd | 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM EST | RSVP
Thursday, October 8th | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST | RSVP

Open to all Baruch undergraduate students. Zoom link will be available to all registrants on the day of the webinar.
Building Your Online Portfolio with Wix

Thursday, October 29th at 12PM EST

Join Wix staff to learn more about creating your online portfolio website. We’ll cover how to plan a website, how to use the Wix platform, and explore professional design features. Bring your laptop to discover the basics in creating a Wix website as well as features to take your portfolio to the next level. And... a one-year FREE Wix premium plan to all attendees!
This event is open to all CUNY students and alumni

Please register here.
NOTE: These info sessions will be conducted virtually. Register via Starr Search. All registrants will receive further info on how and when to join the conversation online.
All scheduled times are Eastern Standard Time.

PwC | Monday, August 31st | 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM | RSVP | Join the session
Evans Consulting | Monday, August 31st | 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM | RSVP
EY Forensics | Tuesday, September 1st | 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM | RSVP
Aksia | Wednesday, September 1st | 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM | RSVP
Citi | Wednesday, September 2nd | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM | RSVP
PwC | Wednesday, September 2nd | 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM | RSVP
Prudential Financial | Wednesday, September 2nd | 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM | RSVP
PwC | Thursday, September 3rd | 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM | RSVP
GE Gas Power | Thursday, September 3rd | 5:15 PM to 6:00 PM | RSVP
NYPD | Friday, September 4th | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM | RSVP
Grant Thornton | Tuesday, September 8th | 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM | RSVP
KPMG | Tuesday, September 8th | 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM | RSVP
CAPCO | Wednesday, September 9th | 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM | RSVP
Deloitte Speed Networking | Thursday, September 10th | 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM | RSVP
Deerfield Management | Thursday, September 10th | 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM | RSVP
PwC | Monday, September 14th | 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM | RSVP
RSM | Tuesday, September 15th | 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM | RSVP
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation | Tuesday, September 15th | 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM | RSVP
Mizuho | Tuesday, September 15th | 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM | RSVP
Societe Generale | Thursday, September 17th | 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM | RSVP
GE Gas Power | Monday, September 21st | 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM | RSVP
Andersen | Tuesday, September 22nd | 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM | RSVP
Yext | Wednesday, September 23rd | 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM | RSVP
IPG Media Brands | Tuesday, September 29th | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM | RSVP
Synpulse USA | Wednesday, September 30th | 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM | RSVP
AlphaSights | Thursday, October 1st | 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM | RSVP
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation | Sunday, October 4th | 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM | RSVP
Ross Stores | Tuesday, October 6th | 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM | RSVP
Madison Square Garden | Thursday, October 8th | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM | RSVP
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation | Sunday, October 25th | 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM | RSVP

Career Workshops
NOTE: These workshops will be conducted virtually. Register via Starr Search.
All registrants will receive more info on how and when to join the conversation online on the day of the event. All scheduled times are Eastern Standard Time.

Recruiting Kick-Off / OCR Webinar with EY | Tuesday, September 1st | 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM | RSVP
Financial Literacy: File Taxes By Yourself | Wednesday, September 2nd | 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM | RSVP
Majors & Careers in Environmental Studies | Wednesday, September 9th | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | RSVP
"Ask Mike" Series | Wednesday, September 9th | 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM | RSVP
How to Ace Virtual Interviews and Interactions with Employers | Thursday, September 10th | 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM | RSVP
On Campus Recruiting Workshop | Thursday, September 10th | 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM | RSVP
On Campus Recruiting Workshop | Tuesday, September 15th | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM | RSVP
LGBTQ+ Job Search 101 with Matthew French | Thursday, September 17th | 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM | RSVP
Career Fair Prep Webinar with Peers for Careers | Tuesday, September 22nd | 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM |
On Campus Recruiting Workshop | Tuesday, September 22nd | 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM | RSVP
Max Berger Pre-Law Orientation Webinar | Tuesday, September 22nd | 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM | RSVP
"Ask Mike" Series | Wednesday, September 23rd | 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM | RSVP
Career Fair Prep Webinar with Bloomberg | Thursday, September 24th | 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM | RSVP

More career development workshops/webinars will be posted on Starr Search shortly. Please check and RSVP via Starr Search for more information!
Featured Jobs and Internships
We continue to collaborate with employer partners to post opportunities and virtual information sessions on Starr Search. You can continue to access Starr Search 24/7 at https://studentaffairs.baruch.cuny.edu/starr-career-development-center/.
Be sure to apply for opportunities and RSVP for events and workshops to gain access to these sessions.
Stifel | 2021 Investment Banking Summer Analyst
Finance | Financial Services
Job ID: 135344

Our internship program is designed to support your potential. Summer Analysts participate in a robust training program during the first week of the internship. Additionally, the program is structured to provide each intern with the support they need for a successful summer. There is a formal mentorship program, social networking events, mid and end of summer reviews, and significant learning opportunities outside of your day-to-day projects. Summer Analysts work on multiple projects simultaneously, with primary responsibilities for the research and analysis related to transaction generation and execution, providing the broadest exposure to our firm and the investment banking industry.
A Summer Analyst’s specific responsibilities may include conducting industry research, building financial models to analyze company projections or potential transactions, drafting offering memorandums for public or private financings, preparing client presentation materials, and working with clients to execute financing or merger transactions.
Fusion Public Relations | Public Relations Internship - Fall 2020
Communications | Public Relations | Corporate Communications
Job ID: 135482
Fusion PR is a marketing and communications firm headquartered in NYC with a branch in LA. They specialize in technology, with clients ranging from billion-dollar companies to innovative startups around the globe.

Their internship program is designed to give college students the opportunity to work in the exciting and fast-paced profession of public relations. By fully immersing interns into the everyday working environment of a public relations firm, they’ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and truly learn the business of public relations.
The Fusion Intern experience incorporates all the responsibilities of our Account Coordinators, including:
Media Relations – database management, research, media tracking, participate in meetings and media interviews, prepare briefing documents for clients, assisting in special projects, etc.
Client/Account Exposure – involved in daily account activities, client interfacing, conduct industry/competitor research, trade shows and awards research, prepare meeting agendas, participate in creative brainstorming sessions, compose status reports, etc.

Applying
Please send your resume and cover letter to Brian Janson at Fusion Public Relations. His email is brian.janson@fusionpr.com.


Community Voices Heard | Policy & Civic Engagement Coordinator
Not For Profit
Job ID: 135673
Community Voices Heard is seeking a Policy and Civic Engagement Coordinator to help advance our justice organizing in low-income communities in New York City, Westchester, Dutchess, Orange and Rockland counties. The organization is seeking someone to join the leadership/ management team of the organization and help to bring our work to the next level. After undergoing dramatic expansion over the past year (in terms of locations, membership and issues), the organization is now positioned to have an even greater impact on a broader range of policies at the local, state, and federal levels.
CVH seeks an individual interested in bringing technical skills and expertise to the grassroots – someone wanting to support the development of policy from the ground up and anxious to fuse one’s policy/ research work with ongoing direct-action organizing campaigns. This is an ideal position for individuals with experience or interest in action-oriented and participatory research methodologies.

PwC | Multiple Entry Level Opportunities
Consulting | Business Management
Job ID: 135627

At PwC, we’re committed to developing high-performing professionals who have the skills, opportunities and confidence to be unique leaders. The PwC new joiner experience included an integrated, personalized digital learning that includes digital training to help you embrace the innovative technology of today, real-time development from your coaching team and tools to support your well-being
If you join us, you can help organizations meet the challenges and opportunities of the US marketplace in the areas of Assurance, Tax, Advisory, and Internal Firm Services (IFS) lines of service. The only way we can tackle the challenges of a fast-changing world is with people like you. 
PwC currently has a number of available opportunities across our Core AssuranceRisk AssuranceTax, and Advisory teams in various locations across the United States. Positions include: Winter Internships (January - March), Summer Internships (June - August), the Start Internship (June - August), and full-time Winter Associate and Summer/Fall Associate roles. 

Good Apple Digital | Billing Specialist
Accounting | Audit | Tax
Job ID: 135085

Want to work for the #26 Best Place to Work in NYC? We are looking for an ambitious self-starter, with great attention to detail to join the team as our Agency Billing Specialist. This position is responsible for the compilation, review, and recording of financial transactions and completion of month end processing. This hands-on billing role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

Morgan Stanley is actively recruiting variety of roles via Starr Search!

Check out some of the following postings:
Job IDs:
134476
134406
134395
134342
134421
134432
134345
134404
134168

Application deadline: September 7, 2020
Break Through Tech Winternship Applications Now Open!

This program is a series of career development workshops and a paid, three-week, mini-internship experience from January 4 - 22 for students at CUNY who are interested in pursuing a career in technology.
 
Who is eligible for the Winternship program?
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking student at a CUNY college
  • First Year / Freshman, Second Year / Sophomore, or Junior
  • Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in technology
 
We have posted this opportunity on Starr Search, it’s Job ID# 135765. Applications are welcomed from all underrepresented groups in tech.
New Opportunities Beyond Baruch
Bloomberg Engineering - CUNY WEEK: Fall 2020

Bloomberg Engineering 101 + Terminal Demo
Monday, September 14 [ 3pm – 4pm]
Software Engineering Resume Workshop
Tuesday, September 15 [1pm - 2pm]
Bloomberg Technical Interview Workshop
Wednesday, September 16 [4pm - 5:30pm]
BPuzzled: Team Puzzle Competition
Thursday, September 17 [2pm - 4pm]
Bloomberg Recruiter: Ask Me Anything
Friday, September 18 [2pm - 3pm]

US Department of State Student Internship Program - Summer 2021

Temporary - Interns are required to serve for a period of 10 consecutive weeks during Summer 2021. Interns are required to work 32-40 hours per week to successfully complete the internship.

Finance, Human Resources and Internal Audit 101
September 1st| 5:30-6:30PM ET
Join a panelist of senior leaders within Global Functions as they provide an overview of their functional area, priorities and answer any questions that you may have!

Please register by August 31st in order to receive the participation details and save the date for our next Global Functions session on September 8th. Additional details can be found here.

All About Audit: Treasury and Capital Planning
September 2nd | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST

Join our Internal Audit session to see how Citi’s Internal Audit Treasury and Capital Planning Team has been responding to the ever-changing business landscape throughout 2020. You’ll hear from our Chief Auditors and program alum who will describe some recent projects they have overseen, and highlight how Internal Audit has become a responsive, and agile business partner for Citi.

Please register by September 1st in order to receive the participation details and save the date for our next Audit session on September 9th. Additional details can be found here.
Finance Facts
September 3rd | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST
Join our Finance session to see how Citi Finance serves as a critical business partner by providing data and analysis to enable Citi's leaders to make sound decisions. You’ll hear from our Finance senior leaders, program alum and current analysts in this interactive discussion.

Please register by September 2nd in order to receive the participation details and save the date for our next Finance session on September 10th. Additional details can be found here.
Hear About Human Resources
September 3rd | 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM EST

Join our Human Resources session to see the key role Human Resources plays in servicing one of the most important client groups for Citi – its employees. You’ll hear from our Human Resources senior leaders, program alum and current analysts in this interactive discussion.

Please register by September 2nd in order to receive the participation details and save the date for our next Human Resources session on September 10th. Additional details can be found here.
NYPD Police Communication Technician Career Spotlight CS 101 Information Session-Community Information Session (job-seekers)

Friday September 4, 2020 - 3:00 p. m. to 5:00 p. m.

The New York City Police Department is looking to hire 90+ Police Communications Technicians (PCT) who will serve as a 911 emergency call taker; obtain necessary information from callers in order to initiate emergency assistance; perform clerical and administrative work and serve as a radio dispatcher of police resources and more! Salary: 39,329 - 45,228.

Register at: https://bit.ly/NYPD901
Apply now to be the next Young Tax Professional of the Year!

EY is again hosting its Young Tax Professional of the Year (YTPY) Competition. This presents a distinctive opportunity for our successful and motivated students to display a wide range of tax, legal and general business knowledge as well as analytical and presentation skills in a fun and exciting case study contest. You also have a chance to win scholarship funding! And it is an amazing opportunity for networking and teaming experiences.

About the event
YTPY is a two-part competition – first, here in the US and then at the global level. To learn more about the competition and hear from past YTPY participants and get even more details on the official US competition website.

Complete the application form by Friday, September 11, 2020 at 5:00 P.M. ET. Click here for the application link.
CUNY Online Readiness Tool: Are You Ready?
Are You Ready? is a Blackboard-based course developed by Hostos several years ago to help prepare students for online learning. The self-paced course, which takes a student about 30-45 minutes to complete, is currently being used by a number of CUNY community and senior colleges. Using brief videos, quizzes, and a practice assignment, the course includes modules that cover basic technology proficiencies and requirements; the basics of Blackboard; and online learning etiquette, as well as a brief self-assessment to highlight some of the key skills that online learning requires.

Students enrolled for the fall semester will automatically see the course when they log into Blackboard. They will see a course titled “Baruch College CUNY-Student Online Readiness-Are You Ready” under “My Organizations”.
New Resources for International Students - Under Starr Search "Home" screen!

Baruch College has subscribed to the Interstride career portal for students. Interstride is an interactive career platform designed to enhance the career exploration and job-search experience for international students. Although this resource is primarily for international students, it also provides a variety of other tools that can be utilized by all students interested in international careers.

Click here and sign-up as a new user with your Baruchmail email address.
Talent Exchange, powered by eightfold.ai and supported by McKinsey & Company - Under Starr Search "Home" screen!

You are invited to join Talent Exchange and be matched to leading companies with positions that require your skills and experiences and fit your needs and preferences. Currently there are 700,000+ positions across the US and as remote opportunities. Participating employers represent a variety of industries and positions such as product management, business analysis, financial services, operations, data science, marketing, pharmacist, personal shopper, delivery driver, store manager, grocery store employee, and more.

Click here to register and use reference code: baruch2020


Be Vigilant Against Job Scams and Other Email Hoaxes

At a time when we are so heavily dependent on technology, we are all at increased risk for predatory internet behavior and email scams. Make sure you do not fall prey to email hoaxes and other scams by following these guidelines.

DO NOT SUBMIT ANY:
  • Bank Account Information
  • Social Security Number
  • Personal ID information
without interviewing or starting any position.

Get more information and email us at careerdc@baruch.cuny.edu for any questions.
Continue to check your email for our weekly newsletter and get more information on active jobs, virtual career programs and virtual employer sessions.

In case you missed it, here are the last few weekly newsletters:

New Student Welcome email: https://conta.cc/3j0a7lp



Starr's Virtual Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm EST

*Note that one-on-one appointments are currently available and will be conducted virtually. Please visit Starr Search to schedule your virtual or phone appointment with a career advisor. Evening appointments may be available upon request.

Contact us at careerdc@baruch.cuny.edu for any questions.