Announcing the True Grit Award!
Deadline: Monday, Nov. 15, 2021
We are pleased to announce that through the generosity of Tedd Drattell, Debra Phillipes and The A Team Consulting https://www.ateamconsulting.com/, we have (2) $1,000 awards to grant to an outstanding undergraduate student and an outstanding graduate student.
Award recipients will be selected through a 250-400 word written submission that demonstrates perseverance, motivation and/or “grit”. Essays will not be reviewed if they are over the word limit. Please answer the following questions in your essay:
- Why do you want to pursue a degree in accounting or taxation?
- What challenges have you or will need to overcome to graduate?
- What lessons have you learned in facing these challenges?
- What are your career plans?
Criteria to be eligible for the True Grit Award:
- Currently enrolled at Baruch, pursuing a BBA, MBA or MS degree in Accounting or Taxation
- Meet minimum 3.2 GPA
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Will not require a U.S. work visa or sponsorship now or in the future
Decisions regarding the True Grift award will be announced by Monday, November 22, 2021.
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Updates regarding Starr's Fall 2021 Programs and Services:
- Career Advisement Sessions:
One-on-one virtual career advisement sessions are available. Log onto Starr Search and select the counseling appointment tab to schedule a meeting with an advisor for career advisement, resume reviews, mock interviews, vocational testing, tips on choosing your major, and strategies for job and internship search.
All career programs and workshops will be conducted virtually via Zoom. Please RSVP via Starr Search (under Events) to obtain the Zoom link to get more information.
Walk-in sessions are available throughout the semester on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays start August 25th from 3 pm to 4:00 pm ET. These 15-minute sessions are available via Zoom on a first-come, first-served basis. Here is the Zoom link for the semester:
- Employer Information Sessions and On-Campus Recruiting/Interviews
All employer information sessions and campus recruiting activities will be conducted virtually. Visit Starr Search for the latest information on how to join these sessions.
The Starr Career Development Center's in-person hours are: Monday through Friday from 9 am to 2 pm and 3 pm to 5 pm. Tuesdays-Thursdays, Starr offers virtual evening hours and services until 7 pm. Requests for In-person services will be approved on a case-by-case basis by contacting 646-312-4670 or email us at careerdc@baruch.cuny.edu. When visiting our office, note that you will be expected to wear a mask.
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Project Starr: Get Hired! PSGH Intensive
Fridays: November 5th & 12th | 12:15 PM to 1:30 PM ET
Many seniors, recent graduates, and alumni are still looking to land jobs, and are it’s it has been HARD out there. How would you like step-by-step job search guidance, current entry-level job leads, and networking opportunities that help you get hired ASAP?
Project Starr: Get Hired! is our most robust job search program ever and we are excited to work with you and jump-start your employment goals. For summer, we are offering one-week intensives to help you achieve your career goals ASAP.
If you graduated in December 2019, 2020, or expect to in 2021 or May 2022, you are eligible! Sign up ASAP to secure your place in this specialized program.
Also, YOU MUST RSVP for each workshop you plan to attend in Starr Search to hold your spot!
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Basta Fellowship Winter/Spring 2022 Fellowship Cohort
Application due November 12th, 11:59 PM
The Basta Fellowship is a rigorous career prep program designed to support you in landing a great first job and provide you with coaching across your first year of work. The program includes weekend workshops, weekly virtual meetings, 1:1 calls with dedicated coaches, and opportunities to meet top companies and interview for full-time jobs. If you are a student with a graduation date between August 2021 and June 2023 and looking for a great first job, we’d love to work with you!
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PRE/POST-PANDEMIC COMMERCE INNOVATION WITH BARUCH COLLEGE
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18 • 12:30 – 1:30 PM ET
ICSC has partnered with Baruch College for this high-level conversation on how the marketplaces industry has adapted to the demands of consumers living through the COVID-19 pandemic. The panel of C-suite industry professionals will discuss the innovations that occurred over the course of the pandemic and how these changes will play out as the industry moves forward.
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Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship
Baruch’s JK Watson Campus Application Deadline: Monday, January 31, 2022
The Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship is an innovative program that activates the potential of fifteen NYC undergraduates through personal, professional, and cultural exploration. The fellowship provides paid summer internships, mentoring, and enriched educational opportunities to promising Baruch College first-year or sophomore level students.
Each of the internships lasts 10 weeks and students can work in non-profit, government, and private enterprises. Summer programs include cultural activities in New York and workshops with civic and business leaders. Fellows will complete one summer internship overseas. Fellows receive annual funding of $6,000, $7,500, and $8,000, in addition to a $2,000 Discovery Fund to develop their personal, professional, and cultural potential.
Eligibility: Eligible students are 2nd-semester first-year or sophomores who are full-time students at one of JK Watson’s NYC partner schools. All applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and may not be more than 21 years old on February 22, 2022.
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Be sure to apply for opportunities and RSVP for events and workshops to gain access to these sessions.
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Starr Search (Job board for Baruch undergrad students and alumni)
United Orient Bank | Cashier/Retail Experience needed for Bank Teller | Finance | Apply Here
AlphaSights | Associate Program (January 2022) | Marketing | Apply Here
Ramapo for Children | Embrace the Exceptional. Work at Camp Ramapo this summer! | Education | Apply Here
NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner | College Aide for Audits & Accounts | Accounting | Audit | Tax | Apply Here
WritingWorks Wonders | Remote Internships Available | Editorial | Writing | Apply Here
Friends of the New York City Nurse Family Partnership | Development Intern | Communication | Media | Apply Here
Sunlight Energy Group | IT Intern | Computer Information Systems | Apply Here
New York Habitat | Human Resources (Academic Credit)(Remote) | Human Resources | Apply Here
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Check out some of the upcoming employer information sessions. It will be conducted virtually. Register via Starr Search. All events are listed under Eastern Time Zone.
November Information Sessions
Office of the New York State Comptroller | Information Session | Nov. 2 | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | More info.
Facebook | Facebook Week with Baruch | Nov. 2 - Nov. 4 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | More info.
MD Squared Property Group | MD Squared Property Group Information Session | Nov. 3 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | More info.
COOP Careers | Digital Marketing & Data Analytics Information Session | Nov. 3 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | More info.
Essence Global | NBCU Leadership Panel | Nov. 3 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | More info.
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) | Introducing Careers | Nov. 4 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | More info.
NYC Digital Internship | MediaMKRS Info Session | Nov. 4 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | More info.
T. Howard Foundation | THF M.E.N. (Mentor, Engage, Network) in Media Panel | Nov. 4 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | More info.
FAO Schwarz | FAO Schwarz Fellowship in Social Impact | Nov. 9 | 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | More info.
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More career development workshops/webinars will be posted on Starr Search shortly. Please check and RSVP via Starr Search for more information! |
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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.
November 2021 Workshops
Got an Unpaid Internship, Need Funding? | Nov. 2 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | RSVP
(WEBINAR) Financial Literacy with Alan Chen: First Time Home Buyer Q&A's | Nov. 3 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | RSVP
Baruch's Pre Law Society & Max Berger Pre Law Program: Becoming a Lawyer (Book Discussion) | Nov. 4 | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | RSVP
Mastering the Job Interview - Basic | Nov. 10 | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | RSVP
Power Half Hour: Resume Writing | Nov. 10 | 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | RSVP
Baruch's Pre Law Society & Max Berger Pre Law Program: Family Law Panel | Nov. 11 | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | RSVP
LinkedIn 101: Profile Development | Nov. 11 | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | RSVP
Building Your Online Portfolio with Wix | Nov. 16 | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | RSVP
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Discover Bloomberg: Inclusion in Action
November 12, 2021 12:30 - 3:00 PM EST
A virtual event for undergraduates exploring careers in finance & business, who identify as Black/African-American, Latinx, Native American, and/or first-generation college students
We invite you to deep dive into dynamic career paths across Bloomberg. Engage with our leaders, recent hires, and guest speakers on critical skills and career readiness for today's challenges. Gain priority access to full-time roles, internships, and exploratory programs. Bloomberg is building the world’s most trusted information source and community for financial professionals. By harnessing the power of data, news, and analytics, we help organize, understand and bring clarity to a complex world.
It's our purpose. Come find yours.
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Career Insights for College and University Students
Friday, November 12, 5:30–8 pm @The Met Fifth Avenue
Ever wondered what it's like to work in an art museum? Meet with Met staff from different backgrounds and learn about their jobs, chat with current Met interns about their experience, and find out how to apply your skills toward a museum career. Open to all currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students.
Free, though advance registration is required. Museum admission is free with proof of registration.
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Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program
Application due January 14, 2022
Our nation’s current and future challenges make it imperative that the federal government recruit the next generation of public servants, especially with less than 7% of the full-time federal workforce under the age of 30.
The Partnership for Public Service, supported by Schmidt Futures, has created a new opportunity that will place students into the federal government over the summer to gain valuable work experience and make a difference for our country.
Participants in the program will receive:
- A 10–12-week summer internship with two federal agencies and a variety of opportunities for students majoring in STEM, liberal arts, business, and more.
- $4,000 stipend to help cover expenses.
- Professional development sessions and networking events throughout the summer.
Applications to participate in the program are open now.
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Starr's Online Resources
Log into Starr for help with resumes, mock interviews, creating your own major, and more!
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Additional Internship/Job Search Resources
Below are additional resources that might be helpful for you to further explore internship and job opportunities:
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EntryLvl: A list of companies currently hiring entry-level and intern candidates
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Covintern: Tech companies that are hiring for remote positions
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WayUp: Online job portal for college students
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Built in NYC: Startup related jobs
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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.
DO NOT DEPOSIT ANY CHECKS or PRE-PAID ANYTHING before the beginning of your position.
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