Engineering Experience

2010-09-15T13:34:00.001-04:00

This might be something alumni are more interested in, although anyone is welcome to check it out!
Best,
Holly

TWO NETWORKING GROUPS IN WILLIAMSVILLE

The Williamsville Department of Labor (4175 Transit Road – behind Chili’s/FWS) is now offering two networking opportunities per week.

This is an opportunity to get together with other Western New York jobseekers and share resources, contacts, and job leads. Statistics show that 70-80% of available jobs are never formally advertised, but are filled by word of mouth. Networking is a good way to find out about job possibilities, share job search ideas and resources with others and remain motivated and positive during your job search.

Meetings are facilitated by DOL employment counselors, and we welcome your participation in one or both groups!

TUESDAYS, 11:00am-12:00pm THURSDAYS, 2:30pm-3:30pm

For more information or to register, please send an email to Barbara.Deike@labor.ny.gov or call (716) 851-2659.

Top 10 Reasons to Participate in a Networking Group

1. Networking is the MOST EFFECTIVE job search strategy
“I think your networking group is really helping me. Since I've gone to your group meetings I've had FOUR interviews in 2 weeks. That’s more than I had for a year!” – Member of Williamsville group

2. Find out what job search strategies other people are using

3. Get job leads from other participants
“Guess what? I have two interviews next week!!!! Thanks for all you do for us - I'll miss you when I'm back to work!”

4. Practice your job search skills

5. Avoid feeling isolated by meeting with other jobseekers

6. Discover your marketable skills and what makes you special

7. Get additional assistance from a DOL Employment Counselor
“You are like having my own private "insider" at the Labor Dept. I hope you understand how much your assistance means to me.” – Member of Williamsville group

8. Find out about job fairs and other opportunities
“Thanks for all your help - you guys are doing a great job helping people there. This was my first time out of work since I got out of school 15 years ago and it wasn't fun. Its’ good to know that there are people like you that are taking their time to help people.” – Member of Williamsville group

9. Get motivated to step up your job search efforts

10. Celebrate when group members (and you!) get a job!

2010-09-15T11:10:00.001-04:00

Check out this position. It was posted on UB Alumni Association Linkedin.com Group.

Job Description:
Forging Engineer
________________________________________
Forging Engineer needed for Direct Hire positions in New Jersey and Ohio.
________________________________________
Summary: Searching for skilled Forging Engineers with Metallurgy, Materials, Mechanical, and/or Product Engineering backgrounds for custom and closed die Forging and Machining companies in New Jersey and Ohio.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Define forging dimensions and input weight, to insure meeting final form.
• Design forging layout and tooling, metallurgical instructions, etc.
• Plan sequence of operations and specify procedures to meet customer specifications.
• Analyze processes for continued improvement such as the removal of unnecessary material or reduction of cycle time.
• Work with production regarding design concepts to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• Act as a technical assistant to sales and engineering to develop new parts.
• Compile data for preparing sales estimates.
• Prepare bids, process specifications, test and progress reports, and other supporting documents that may be required.

EXPERIENCE:
• The successful candidate will have experience with the forging of products for markets such as aerospace, agricultural, heavy truck, material handling, pipe fittings, firearms, military, mining, etc.
• Minimum of a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, Materials or Metallurgical Engineering, or related Technical Discipline,
• Will have experience with Estimating, reading and interpreting blueprints, writing routine reports and correspondence, etc.
• Will have practical "hands-on" knowledge of mechanical devices within the Forging and custom machining industries,
• Will have excellent understanding of SolidWorks software, and a full understanding of the design and processes with forgings,
• Will be experienced in the production of forgings made from stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, super alloy, titanium, etc.
• Experience with cleaning, heat treat, magnetic particle inspection, E-Cote, familiarity with the NCA 3800 Quality system, etc.

SALARY
• Hiring salary range will be open and dependent on level of experience candidate brings to the table, with fantastic benefits package, vacation, bonus, etc.

HOW TO APPLY
• Interested and qualified candidates should submit a Word formatted resume, employment references, and salary history to natalie@txmq.com AND Melissa@txmq.com for immediate consideration.
• TxMQ would like to extend thanks to all applicants, however, only those that may qualify for the position will be contacted for a preliminary interview screening.

Key words: forge shop, forging hammers, forging presses, hot forgings, open die forging, closed die forging, ring rolling, warm forging, metallurgist, program manager, engineering manager, aerospace, defense, nuclear, medical device, turbines, marine, jit, technical, materials engineer, cad, modeling, plating, die casting, eaf, induction furnace, forming, npi, tooling, process improvement, facilities, lean manufacturing.

2010-08-30T10:50:00.001-04:00

IT Job Opportunity-

Location: Buffalo, NY
Rate: 65/hr
Duration 3 Months min. but likely 6 months

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or equivalent in experience and education.
B. A minimum of two year's business application development (Java preferred) and web development (HTML, XML, CSS, JSP/ASP) experience.
C. A minimum of one year’s experience in Portal technologies.
D. Experience in Content Management Systems a plus.
E. Strong knowledge of Relational Databases and the SQL programming language; Oracle knowledge a plus.
F. Excellent understanding of GUI design with a focus on Human Computer Interaction and usability requirements.
G. Strong understanding of Object Oriented Analysis and Design including the Unified Modeling Language.
H. Experience working with web services preferred; experience developing web services a plus.

Bert Munk
Corporate Recruiter
bmunk@inergex.com

2010-08-30T10:38:00.000-04:00

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is continuing to offer a Design Competition for Universities for the 2010-2011 academic year and has added new design categories.
The Competition challenges individual students or teams of students (undergraduates and graduates) from U.S. colleges and universities, working under the mentorship of a faculty advisor, to address challenges in four broad areas:
-Airport Operations and Maintenance,
-Runway Safety/Runway Incursions,
-Environmental Interactions of Airports and
-Airport Management and Planning.

Students must have a faculty advisor.
Cash prizes are given to first, second and third place winners in each category. The first place winners will present their design solutions at a national aviation event in the summer of 2011.
Competition guidelines and full details are available at: http://FAADesignCompetition.odu.edu
Student and faculty participants in last year’s Competition overwhelmingly found participation in the Competition to be a valuable educational experience. Many cited the opportunity to interact with and confront industry professionals and experts on solving a modern, real world issues affecting airports to be a rewarding and purposeful experience. Participants can engage in the Competition in many ways — for example, as part of a design class, independent study, or a student professional society project.
Please share this email with anyone you feel would have an interest in the Competition.
Contact: dross@odu.edu; (757) 766-5210

2010-08-30T08:52:00.001-04:00

Thank you to one of our successful alumni for sharing this article. :)

BECOMING A DF PROFESSIONAL

Many who are just starting out routinely ask about how
to start a successful career in digital forensics. These
individuals range from completely inexperienced to
individuals who have 15 years experience in the information
security profession and are looking for a fresh job. Regardless
of your background, starting out with new skills may seem
intimidating. Here are some thoughts on how to prepare you
to take the plunge into digital forensics.
/ Why Is Becoming A Digital Forensics
Expert Challenging?
Science is usually based on that for each science that certain
rules will exist that do not change over time. DNA can help
match identity. Gravity will not change. Water molecules can
be a liquid, solid, or a gas. None of these sciences change on a
yearly or even daily basis.
However, with digital forensics, it does change. It radically
changes month by month as new technology is released or
introduced to the world. Just a simple service pack update to
a machine could change everything that you used to know
about it. The forensic artifacts could and have completely
changed as a result. You can never assume that what works
today to solve cases will still work a month from now. In
addition, the amount of data being produced yearly is growing
fast. It is growing faster than we can keep up with. How can
we expect to be able to analyze it all?
For digital forensics, the science is constantly changing
and the data potentially used in our analysis is growing
exponentially. Digital Forensics is a very challenging fi eld to
remain an expert in. So where should you begin if you decide
to become an expert in digital forensics.
/ Do You Have A Passion For Digital Forensics?
Do You Have A Capacity To Learn?
There are two factors that I personally look for when I’m
talking to an individual who is just starting out. The fi rst is a
passion for computer forensics and incident response. The
second one is a very large capacity to learn. This individual
realizes that everything is consistently changing and that
they’re always seeking opportunities to educate themselves.
These individuals are never truly satisfi ed. They are always
chomping at the bit to get that additional experience so they
are moving forward.
Formal education is great and should be sought if possible.
However, in the computer forensics world, there is more
unknown than is known. As a result, regardless of background
or education, the best in the digital forensics fi eld are experts
who jump right in when they encounter something that is new
that they have not seen before.
/ Do You Have A Desire To Be An Expert?
The individuals I have seen succeed in any career are those
who crave to become an expert in their jobs. Not only do they
show this in their professional life, I routinely witness that
So, You Want To Be A Digital Forensics Professional!
Do You Have What It Takes?
by Rob Lee
/ ENTRY
THE FIRST IS A PASSION FOR
COMPUTER FORENSICS AND
INCIDENT RESPONSE.
THE SECOND ONE IS A VERY
LARGE CAPACITY TO LEARN
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/ FEATURE
they have this desire in their out-of-work lives as well. For
example, if an individual decides that this summer they will
finally learn how to play golf, they would dedicate the time
required to not only learning it quickly, but also achieving
a level of mastery. By the end of the summer they are not
competing with the pros, but usually they are playing “bogey”
golf and consistently shooting under a 100. This is a huge
accomplishment in that little time frame.
This is not random luck. Usually this individual has these
types of moments littered through their life. It isn’t that they
are talented. They are just tenacious and their desire to learn
is so great it overcomes the usual point where most people
might give up.
During interviews, I seek these individuals out through
conversations not involving technology. I can usually get
the individual to discuss the year where she learned to
snowboard in a season. Or where the individual had to learn
basic French because he liked a foreign exchange student.
Typically these individuals will be successful at anything they
choose to do.
The hard part here is that this is a personality trait, not a
skill. This is a trait I happen to seek when I am looking to hire.
It just happens to be a good sign of future success.
/ Do You Have The Right Background?
What skills and experience and skills do you need? I would
definitely recommend that someone should become an
expert at the Microsoft Windows operating system family.
Windows operating systems are extremely complex and
challenging to analyze despite their ease of use for the end
user. Since 90% of the systems we are investigating are
Windows-based, everyone in the field kind of has to have
that core. Understanding completely where evidence exists
on a windows operating system is crucial. You should also
know how to find evidence if your automated tool fails
as well. Knowledge of both the file system and operating
system is crucial to your future success as a digital forensics
professional. The core area is currently Windows, so I would
start with the mastery there.
Once you have mastered the core areas in one operating
system, I usually recommend that individuals develop a
specialty niche area to become an expert in. There is a great
need for experts in mobile device forensics. Mobile device
forensics would therefore be a very good niche area for
obvious future demand.
/ Get Certified In A Reputable Digital
Forensic Certification
The debate over whether to get certified is over. Most
career fields have a gateway test that will enable you to
practice your chosen profession. Regardless of the color
of certification, I personally feel that in order for the
profession to be recognized on equal footing with other
fields, we need a gateway test. The certifications serve as
a way for individuals to independently show their skills
meet the minimum standards through testing. Simply
taking and passing a test does not make you an expert,
but it helps establish you are credentialed with the basic
foundations of the profession. For our peer professions
to take us seriously, certification and testing of personnel
should take place. As a result, become certified in one of
the popular certifications.
Since 90% of the systems
we are investigating are
Windows-based, everyone
in the field kind of has to
have that core
/ MORE INFO
http://blogs.sans.org/computer-forensics/
http://computer-forensics.sans.org
Handbook of Digital Forensics and Investigation by Eoghan Casey
Windows Forensic Analysis DVD Toolkit, Second Edition by
Harlan A. Carvey
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/ FEATURE
Digital / ForensicS
/ Where Would Someone With Forensic
Skills Find The Best Opportunities Today?
It comes down to location. Look where your large government
centers are found, for example, Washington D.C., London,
Singapore, or Canberra. These locations should probably
be the first on your list of locations that have the highest
concentration of digital forensic specialists. For large
corporate forensic jobs, look to business capitols and
trading centers such as Hong Kong, Dubai, Chicago and New
York City. Smaller cities would also be possibilities if the
individual concentrates on working for local law firms, local
law enforcement, or remote fortune 500 corporate locations.
To get your career starting faster though, I would consider
moving to one of the larger cities or government centers.
/ Want To Know Where The Growth Opportunities
Are For Digital Forensics?
From my perspective, there are two growth areas for
professionals in digital forensics. First, commercial firms are
realizing that they need internal digital forensic and incident
response experts to help with ongoing and eventual incidents.
Everyone is at risk these days. These companies are seeing
that they need incident responders and a dedicated computer
forensic capability for eDiscovery and operational forensics
associated with security operations. They agree they need to
grow their own teams.
The second area where I see the largest future growth
in digital forensics is in e-discovery. E-discovery has
traditionally focused on email and documents retrieval and
production with a sprinkle of digital forensics. I see that
sprinkle growing to a flood for digital forensics. We are
starting to see e-discovery litigation requesting records
of chat sessions, social networks, and twitter. E-Discovery
lawyers have been handicapped with the thought that many
case-changing digital forensic artifacts are deemed too
difficult or costly to produce. However, it is theoretically
possible with digital forensics today to ask specific
questions that could alter the outcome of important cases.
For example, a USB device was discovered outside the main
door that contained stolen data on it. You could scan the
enterprise network easily to identify which workstations
that specific USB device had been plugged into and possibly
show specifically who placed the stolen files on the device.
With e-discovery and digital forensics moving closer together,
more cases will be won by those utilizing a technical digital
forensics team than those who use the simple document
retrieval e-discovery methods currently being used.
In the end, I always tell individuals that in order to succeed
in digital forensics you must have.
• Passion for digital forensics
• Capacity to learn
• Desire to become an expert
Even if an individual does not have the complete
background yet, I would usually take the risk at giving an
individual a chance to prove themselves if they can clearly
show that they have the first three traits. For more specific
advice for your situation, please feel free to contact me
(see our 360 page). /
For large corporate forensic
jobs, look to business
capitols and trading centers
such as Hong Kong, Dubai,
Chicago and New York City
/ Author Bio
Rob Lee is a Director for MANDIANT
(http://www.mandiant.com/), a
leading provider of information security
consulting services and software to
Fortune 500 organizations and the U.S.
Government. Rob is also the Curriculum
Lead for Digital Forensic Training at the
SANS Institute (http://forensics.sans.org/). Rob has more than
13 years experience in computer forensics, vulnerability and
exploit discovery, intrusion detection/prevention, and incident
response. Rob graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy
and served in the U.S. Air Force as a founding member of the
609th Information Warfare Squadron, the first U.S. military
operational unit focused on Information Operations. Later, he
was a member of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations
where he conducted computer crime investigations, incident
response, and computer forensics. Prior to joining MANDIANT,
he directly worked with a variety of government agencies
in the law enforcement, Dept. of Defense, and intelligence
communities where he was the technical lead for a vulnerability
discovery and exploit development team, lead for a cyber
forensics branch, and led a computer forensic and security
software development team. Rob also coauthored the
bestselling book, Know Your Enemy, 2nd Edition. Rob earned his
MBA from Georgetown University in Washington D.C. Finally,
Rob was awarded the “Digital Forensic Examiner of the Year”
from the Forensic 4Cast 2009 Awards.
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2010-08-17T13:23:00.000-04:00

An example of using social media to land your job!

http://www.sodexocareersblog.com/2010/07/social-media-how-i-networked-my-way-to.html

Story about how someone used social media tools to land a job at Sodexo.
Best,
Holly

2010-05-20T11:20:00.000-04:00

Article:
How to write your resume with quantifiable results.
http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/resume-writing-sample-resumes-resume.html

Companies are looking for potential employees who can help them generate revenue, reduce cost, and/or increase efficiencies. Thus resumes should include quantifiable results of accomplishments. However, some job seekers have a hard time quantifying their accomplishments. Below is a 5 step approach job seekers can follow to enhance their resumes.

1. Determine which Accomplishments to Highlight: Review the reasons why you were hired, the problems you solved, and/or tasks you completed in your previous positions.

2. Identify Appropriate Metrics: Review how your performance was measured to determine the appropriate metrics that can highlight your results. Sample metrics are below for various professions:

• Operations – inventory turns, out-of-stock rate, service levels, product rejects, warranty costs, customer satisfaction, and raw material costs
• Finance/Accounting – COGS, gross margin, SG&A and operating expenses, operating margin, DSO, cash flow
• HR – absenteeism and turnover
• Project Management – time, cost, and quality
• Web Design – pages/visit, average time on site, clickthrough rate, and cost per thousand impressions
• Marketing – brand penetration, cannibalization, customer retention, and market share
• Sales – pipeline, closing ratios, new business, and quotas
• Customer Service – customer complaints, consumer satisfaction index, average call time, and dropped calls
• Collections – overdue accounts and collection costs

3. Quantify Your Results: Determine the percentages and/or amounts (which include dollar figures) for the metrics you selected. For example, the initiative increased revenue from $100M to $150M or by 50% ($150/$100M – 1).

4. Combine Your Accomplishments with Quantifiable Results: Below are examples for various professions:

• Operations – Streamlined processes resulting in a 25% increase in inventory turns, a 15% decline in product rejects, and a $30M decrease in warranty costs.
• Finance/Accounting – Successfully implemented restructuring initiatives resulting in a 10% decrease in COGS from $683M to $613M, a 10% increase in operating margin, and a 60 to 40 days reduction in DSO.
• HR – Implemented new policies resulting in a 10% decrease in both employee absenteeism and turnover.
• Project Management – Completed all of the project tasks 30 days ahead of schedule saving the company $5M or 25% in actual expenditures.
• Web Design – Successfully revamped company website resulting in a 35% increase in pages/visit, 10% increase in average time on site, a 1% to 3% clickthrough rate increase, and a $30 to $20 reduction in cost per thousand.
• Marketing – Developed growth strategy for a brand with the goal of increasing global revenue by 72% or from $29M to $50M within two years.
• Sales – Implemented a referral system, resulting in $0.48M additional revenue or a 33% increase in new business within local retail division.
• Customer Service – Resolved 92% of customer complaints on the first call resulting in a 11% increase in Consumer Satisfaction Index (CSI) scores.
• Collections – Developed new initiative resulting in a 68% decline in overdue accounts and a $48M decrease in collection costs.

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5. Provide Numbers for Amounts: Provide numbers for budget, number of people supervised, revenue of company or department, and so on. For example replace this statement, “Serve as a general manager for the beverage category while working with companies such as Kraft,” with this one, “Serve as a general manager who presides over a staff of 50 direct reports and a $500M beverage category while working with vendors such as a $37B food company.”

2010-05-20T10:54:00.002-04:00

My colleague, Jake Briggs works for Kelly Engineering Resources, a national staffing agency. Jake is based in Buffalo. He shared the following opportunity with me. You are welcome to contact Jake if you are interested.
Best, Holly - Engineering Career Counselor

Facility Engineering Project Manager (Mechanical) – Buffalo, NY
$65-$70K + Excellent Benefits, Pension and Promotional Opportunities!

My client is a well respected institution in the Buffalo, NY area that has multiple openings in its Engineering & Maintenance Department.

Responsibilities:
• Work in the management and maintenance of various mechanical building infrastructure systems on a 28 Acre Campus.
• Execute, manage and develop capital projects of less than $500K in value
• Manage projects from initial meetings with customers through design and construction, warranty and closeout.
• Inspect Troubleshoot, Review Projects, and Data Management of compliance requirements.
• Manage, supervise, and develop between 3-12 trades professionals.

Qualification:
• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Related.
• 5+ Years Experience in HVAC engineering, design of building systems and or Facility Management.
• Ability and experience to manage trade professionals.

Contact:

Jake Briggs / Kelly Engineering Resources / briggjk@kellyengineering.com

Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn.com for future career opportunities!
www.linkedin.com/in/jakebriggs

2010-05-20T09:02:00.000-04:00

WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA (WCF), the Orlando area’s regional workforce expert, is hosting a Virtual Job Fair, Monday, May 24 – Friday, May 28, 2010 (24-hours a day). This recruiting event will showcase jobs from entry level to top management, and we invite your graduating seniors to participate.

The WCF Virtual Job Fair is easy to use. From the privacy and convenience of a computer with Internet access, job seekers simply need to log on to www.WorkforceCentralFlorida.com/jobfair, post a resume on the Web site, and apply directly or through select employers’ corporate Web sites. There is no cost to participate.
Best, Holly - Engineering Career Counselor

2010-05-18T16:53:00.001-04:00

Check out this article - cool cyber security competition!
- Holly, Engineering Career Counselor

As a report produced by the commission explained, "The cyber threat to the United States affects all aspects of society, business, and government, but there is neither a broad cadre of cyber experts nor an established cyber career field to build upon, particularly within the federal government. [Using an] airplane analogy, we have a shortage of 'pilots' (and 'ground crews' to support them) for cyberspace." As Evans put it, "You can have all the tools you want. But if you don't have the right people with the right skills, it doesn't matter."

http://campustechnology.com/Articles/2010/05/14/Cyber-Challenge-10000-Security-Warriors-Wanted.aspx?Page=1

2010-03-17T16:06:00.000-04:00

Got this through Linkedin!
She has more opportunities!

Lisa Marie Ardagna,
Chemical Process Engineer - Global Manufacturer - Openings in NY and CA
Company Overview:
• Top 50 Privately Held Company by Forbe's in 2009.
• One of Fortune's Top 500 Companies’ to work for in 2009.
• One of the largest global manufacturers with over 19,000 employees worldwide
• Company provides a family atmosphere where teamwork and employee input count, and the focus is on treating both employees and customers with professionalism and respect

This position requires:
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline; Materials Science, or Chemical ,Ceramic or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• Glass furnace experience
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing preferred

The position provides excellent growth opportunities. Therefore, candidates must possess a strong desire to grow into production supervision/management with increasing responsibility.

Benefits:
Company offers competitive salaries and exceptional benefits that include:
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Quarterly/Yearly Bonuses
• Friendly and competitive work environment coupled with new challenges and advancement opportunities combine to make it a great place to work.
• Relocation assistance is available.

2010-03-17T14:26:00.000-04:00

If you qualify for this you should totally apply!
Holly

Western New York Prosperity Scholarship

ATTENTION: We have extended the deadline for the 2010-11 Application. Applications are now due on April 1st, 2010

Attention Students:

 Are you interested in and committed to the Western New York community?

 Are you a sophomore or junior level undergraduate student in:

o School of Engineering and Applied Sciences;

o School of Management’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program;

o School of Medicine’s Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences or

o School of Medicine’s Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology

 Are you a graduate or professional student in:

 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

 School of Management’s MBA program

 School of Medicine’s MS program in Biotechnology

 Are you considering or preparing for a career that furthers the economic revitalization of the Western New York region?

The WNY Prosperity Scholarship is accepting applicants for the Academic Year of 2010-11. This 12-month scholarship program assists undergraduate students at the junior level and above as well as graduate/professional students in actively preparing for careers that further economic development and growth in the Western New York region. Applicants must have financial need as demonstrated by needs analysis through submission of a 2010-11 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form. US citizenship or permanent residence is required for this financial need calculation

Benefits of WNY Prosperity Scholars are:

• Financial Assistance;

• The chance to help industries, businesses, or organizations committed to job growth and sustainability of the WNY economy through a credit bearing paid Summer internship (internships must be procured by each individual student);

• An opportunity to network with others and develop a greater understanding of the WNY Economy, its needs and its potential for growth

Those interested are encouraged to visit our website at http://wnyprosperityscholars.buffalo.edu/ to learn more and to print out an application. Applications are due in 562 Capen Hall by April 1st, 2010.

2010-02-24T09:11:00.001-05:00

Division of Continuing and Professional Studies
In partnership with the NYS Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences
Present:
Becoming a leader in the Life Sciences

A certificate program designed to meet the professional development needs
for those seeking careers and career advancement in the emerging Life Sciences Industry.
Your pathway to career success…
The path starts here:
Tuesday's 5:30PM to 8:00PM March 2 – April 27, 2010
Zebro Room, NYS Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences
701 Ellicott Street - Buffalo, 14203
Who Should Enroll?
Individuals with work experience from any industry now interested in a life sciences career; Masters or Doctoral-level students considering mid-level to advanced career opportunities in the life sciences; and current employees in the life sciences industry seeking a higher level and/or entrepreneurial position within their own companies.
Program Overview:
This program offers a mid-level introduction to the life sciences industry and its unique elements, providing individuals an opportunity to explore career options at the middle and advanced levels in this growing sector through topic-based discussions and several subject matter experts covering:
- Life science industry segments/types of companies - Intellectual Property
- Product Development and Validation - IT & Biomedical Informatics
- Regulatory Affairs - Corporate Culture & Career Development
- Entrepreneurship (within an existing company & a start-up) - Financial Models

What Results Should You Expect?
Participants who complete this program will be better prepared to compete in the Life Sciences job market which includes over 120 companies in Western New York. The program will empower participants to develop leadership skills in this growing high-tech area, combined with industry-specific perspectives, to effectively leverage their talents within this unique business environment.
Primary Instructor:
Eric Cornavaca, Co-founder and Partner, Buffalo BioSciences. Mr. Cornavaca is an accomplished
business management executive who has attained progressively increased responsibilities in life sciences
companies.
Cost:
$399 per participant. This fee includes course notebook and all related instructional materials. Organizations registering 5 or more participants are entitled to a reduced fee. Please call for details.
To register or for more information:
Contact Michael Spence, Program Manager/Advisor, University at Buffalo Millard Fillmore College
Email: mwspence@buffalo.edu Phone: 716-829-3481 Website: www.mfc.buffalo.edu

2010-02-22T22:10:00.002-05:00

Dear UB Engineers and Computer Scientists,
Just as an FYI, I will be out of the office for most of April for a family matter. If you would like to meet with me before the end of the spring semester please contact the Career Services office at 716-645-2231 to make an appointment or contact me directly.
Best,
Holly

2010-02-22T22:08:00.001-05:00

The Washington Center is pleased to announce that we will continue to accept applications for our federally-funded summer internship programs until March 1, 2010. Applications arriving after that date will be considered on a space-available basis. We hope that you will assist us in reaching qualified candidates by passing along the information below and directing students to visit our website:

www.twc.edu/students/federal_opportunities.shtml#2

Program Details

Selected students will intern for 10 weeks at offices within the Federal Aviation Administration, the U.S. Department of Defense, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, U.S. Coast Guard, or other government agencies. The majority of positions will be offered in the fields of business, computer science, mathematics, statistics, and engineering, so students pursuing these majors are especially encouraged to apply. Additionally, TWC encourages students from many diverse backgrounds to apply--including women, minorities and students with disabilities.

Qualifications

Students must:

-have U.S. citizenship;
-be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program with a GPA of 2.5 or above;
-be available for a ten-week period beginning May 26, 2010 (summer term);
-demonstrate experience and/or a strong interest in working for the federal government.

Application Procedures

Students who are interested in being considered only for federal internship opportunities that provide financial assistance should apply under the Government Program option.

To do this, students must submit an online application at secure.twc.edu/twc/default.jsp. Once they create a username and password, they should log in and start an internship application. When prompted, students should select option 2 for the Government Programs. Students are encouraged to select more than one agency from among the choices listed, as similar positions may be available in multiple agencies.

Undergraduate students from universities affiliated with The Washington Center must receive approval from their liaison for their application to be considered. Let us know if you are uncertain about your institution's affiliation status or would like to find out who is currently serving as your campus liaison.

Academic Credit

When applying under the Government Program option, students will be able to identify whether or not they intend to earn academic credit for their participation if accepted. Those who do opt to receive credit and are offered a position will participate in TWC’s full program, which includes a course, portfolio and weekly Leadership Forum events. Those who do not want credit will still attend some programming events, including career workshops, field trips to federal agencies, etc.

Selection Process

Students will be considered on a rolling basis, with an anticipated summer 2010 deadline of March 1, 2010. Applications will be accepted after this date on a space-available basis. Students will be notified of their placement status as decisions are made by each agency. For many programs, students may expect to wait several months before hearing about offers.

Finances

Accepted interns receive significant financial assistance and access to furnished housing if needed. Funding and stipend amounts vary based on factors such as credit status, class standing and living arrangements. There is no application fee required if students apply under the Government Program option.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Katie McKenzie
Program Coordinator, Institutional Relations
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars
1333 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036-2205
Phone: (202) 238-7729 or (800) 486-8921
Fax: (202) 238-7700
Email: katie.mckenzie@twc.edu
www.twc.edu

The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars is an independent, non-profit organization that serves hundreds of colleges and universities by providing selected students challenging opportunities to work and learn. The Washington Center is contracted by select federal agencies to provide services such as recruitment support, supplemental programming, and guaranteed, furnished housing to accepted interns as needed.

2010-01-29T10:54:00.001-05:00

Fellowship Program for Science and Engineering Students - ExxonMobil LOFT Fellowship

DEADLINE: February 15th

Send resume to LOFT@hispanicheritage.org<mailto:FreddieMac@hispanicheritage.org> . MUST note ExxonMobil LOFT Fellows in subject line.

ExxonMobil, one of the world's largest companies and America's leading oil & gas corporation, has partnered with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) to create one of the most distinguished fellowships in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) for Hispanic college students. Through HHF's LOFT program, ExxonMobil looks to nurture motivated undergraduate sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students across the country, with a passion for Engineering and Science.

Selected students will be exposed to a top quality company by participating
in their world class mentoring program. Each student will be paired up with one of ExxonMobil engineers/scientists to learn how their knowledge is applied in a corporate setting.

Fellowship components:

1. Five 1-hour meetings with mentor (virtual or in person)
2. Participation in the Harvard-certified ExxonMobil mentee program
(on-line), an exclusive curriculum to introduce Fellows to the culture and
vast career opportunities in the company
3. Educational grant
4. The possibility to interview for ExxonMobil positions
(internship/full time) upon successful completion of the Fellowship
5. This opportunity is open to undergraduate sophomores, juniors,
seniors and graduate students with declared primary majors in:

* Environmental Engineering
* Mechanical Engineering
* Computer Engineering
* Electrical Engineering
* Chemical Engineering
* Petroleum Engineering
* Materials Engineering
* Industrial Engineering
* Material Sciences
* Civil Engineering
* Mathematics
* Chemistry
* Geology
* Physics

Requirements:

* Be a current sophomore, junior or senior in a 4 year
college/university
* Must plan to pursue a career in the fields/majors listed above
* Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher U.S. residency or citizenship

Opportunities available through the LOFT program are for Hispanic students only. Others interested should contact the company's website directly.

This message was sent from Latinos on Fast Track to mercado@buffalo.edu. It was sent from: Hispanic Heritage Foundation, 1775 Whiele Ave Suite 400,Reston , VA 20190.

Best, Holly M. Justice, Engineering Career Counselor

2010-01-26T16:26:00.000-05:00

The 2010 International Research and Education in Engineering (IREE) Program, sponsored by the National Science Foundation and organized by Purdue University, is now accepting applications for the 2010 grant cycle. IREE 2010 awardees will receive a stipend (US$4,000 for graduate students and US$3,000 for undergraduate students) to conduct engineering-related research in China from May - August 2010 . Additionally, grant awardees will receive allowances for: an orientation program; travel to and housing/meals in China; plus a re-entry program. The 50 students (20 undergraduate and 30 graduate students) that receive the IREE award will spend 10-12 weeks working on frontier engineering research projects in university, industry, or government labs in China.Applicants must be currently enrolled and in good academic standing as degree-seeking undergraduate OR graduate students at a U.S. institution of higher education. They must also be able to express both a demonstrated interest in a field of engineering related research, and a desire to work in China. Finally, strong preference will be given to United States citizens or nationals, or permanent residents of the United States. In addition, women, underrepresented groups, and students from schools with limited research opportunities are particularly encouraged to apply.The IREE Program was initiated by the National Science Foundation (ENG/EEC) in 2006 to promote enhancement of global competency of 21st century engineering professionals, development of collaborations with engineering researchers abroad, and providing students with opportunities to experience the life and culture of a another country. It enables early-career researchers in the U.S. to gain international research experience and perspective. IREE also seeks to enhance U.S. innovation in both research and education, as well as enable connections between the research programs of NSF's divisions with the education of students.Application deadline for IREE 2010 is FEBRUARY 15th, 2010. For eligibility and application, go to: http://www.globalhub.org/iree.

2010-01-26T12:05:00.001-05:00

Are you a Masters or Ph.D student? Did you see the Facebook Fellowship?
Facebook Fellowship
(Open to international candidates)
For Masters and Ph.D students

http://www.facebook.com/careers/fellowship.php

Eligibility Criteria
· Full-time Ph.D. students in topical areas represented by these fellowships who are currently involved in on-going research.
· Students must be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, System Architecture, or a related area.
· Students must be enrolled during the academic year that the Fellowship is awarded.
· Students must be nominated by a faculty member.
Best,
Holly

2010-01-26T12:04:00.000-05:00

CareerRookie Virtual Career Fair, Tuesday February 23rd
On Tuesday, February 23rd, CareerRookie.com will host a virtual career fair connecting students with top employers! The CareerRookie Virtual Career Fair is a great opportunity for your students to meet employers looking for recent college graduates and interns! Registration is FREE!
Employers will be on hand to showcase their internships, part-time jobs, and entry-level career opportunities from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday February 23rd!
Interested students can register here.

2010-01-22T09:27:00.002-05:00

UPCOMING JOB FAIRS

University at Buffalo Career Services is hosting our all majors spring career fair, CareerFEST Wed March 3, 2010 3:00-6:30pm in Alumni Arena. Details and a list of the employers may be found by logging into UB Career Services BullsEye system and clicking the Events tab. Stop by the office, 259 Capen Hall if you have any questions!

The Buffalo News is hosting an upcoming Career Fest (Job Fair) on February 16th, 2010 from 9:00AM – 3:00PM at the Millennium Airport Hotel, 2040 Walden Ave. (next to the Walden Galleria Mall). This is a great opportunity for students and alumni to attend and meet with prospective employers. There will be 3 FREE Career Seminars at this event at 10:00AM, 12:00PM, and 2:00PM that all are welcome to attend. Companies will be doing interviews on the spot, so be sure to bring plenty of resumes and dress professionally. For a list of participating employers and for more information, please visit www.buffalojobfinder.com/CareerFest.

Best, Holly Justice, Engineering Career Counselor

2009-11-19T11:28:00.001-05:00

http://www.suntech-power.com/
From: http://www.mygreeneducation.com/

What is Spurring Chinese Alternative Energy Companies to Build in US?

China based Suntech Power aims to boost its share of the U.S. market with a solar-panel manufacturing plant to be built in Arizona, according to Business Week. As MyGreen Education and Career reported last week, a significant amount of US stimulus funding goes to China and other countries to build the green components used for solar and wind energy projects.This situation bucks that trend with China set to launch a US based plant, for US based production and consumption.
China’s Suntech Power Holdings (STP) is no newcomer to the U.S. Last May, President Barack Obama toured the U.S.’s largest solar panel installation at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. There, row upon row of shiny black Suntech solar panels span 140 acres, cranking out up to 14 megawatts of electricity on sunny days.
Suntech landed that project the same way it has raced to the top of the fast-growing global solar market: by focusing on price and scale. Now the world’s largest supplier of solar panels is boosting its stake in the U.S. market.
On Nov. 16 in Beijing, the company announced its first American manufacturing plant. The facility, to be located in the Phoenix area, will begin production by next October. “The U.S. market is on the cusp of greatness,” says Steven Chan, Americas president and chief strategy officer for Suntech. With the announcement, Suntech becomes the first major Chinese cleantech player to bring factory jobs to the U.S.
The announcement comes amid President Barack Obama’s visit to China focusing on collaboration in green technologies. Suntech’s move may soften criticism from U.S. lawmakers worried that low-cost factories in China will snare new green manufacturing jobs before they even have a chance to take root in the U.S. “[Suntech's] decision to bring manufacturing here to the U.S. is a great sign of the increasingly important collaboration between Chinese and American leaders in the renewable-energy industry,” said Dan Kammen, a professor in the energy and resources group at the University of California at Berkeley, in a statement provided by Suntech.
most U.S. cleantech grants go overseas
Suntech’s investment comes as anxieties are rising in Washington over foreign domination of the U.S. cleantech space. In late October the announcement of a Chinese-U.S. consortium planning to build a wind park in Texas using imported Chinese turbines led to calls that federal subsidies should be pulled from the project.The same month, a report from the Investigative Reporting Workshop found that in the wind sector, where foreign manufacturers dominate the market, overseas companies have received 84% of more than $1 billion in federal clean-energy grants released since Sept. 1. The study did not focus on solar energy, but the majority of solar panels are also produced by European and Asian companies.
By industry standards, Suntech’s first U.S. facility will be modest. When its doors open, it will have capacity to make 30 megawatts of solar panels per year, enough to outfit around 7,500 homes. The site will have the flexibility to boost output to 200 megawatts in time.
By comparison, U.S. sales peaked at 494 megawatts in 2008. After the recession softened sales this year, U.S. solar sales are expected to climb to more than 1,000 megawatts in 2010, predicts Chan, buoyed by the growing effects of federal and state subsidies for green-energy installations.”It’s a toss-up as to whether the U.S. or China will be the largest market in the world next year,” says Chan. Based in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, Suntech is the top vendor of crystalline photovoltaic solar panels in both countries.
Suntech settled on the Greater Phoenix area because of Arizona’s strong encouragement of solar energy and research, says Chan. The state has a Renewable Energy Standard, requiring that 15% of all electricity come from renewable sources by 2025. The rules also favor so-called distributed generation, where power is made locally at houses or businesses from solar panels or other renewables. Finalists in the contest for the factory site included California, New York, Oregon, and Texas. “This is the first step in what I see as a long-term strategic investment in the North American market,” said Suntech Chairman and CEO Zhengrong Shi in a statement.
shorter delivery, lower costs
Starting with a staff of 75, workers at the factory will create finished panels from subcomponents. Solar cells, manufactured in Suntech’s Chinese facilities, will be imported and assembled by factory workers into grids mounted on metal frames. Once the cells are soldered together, the assembly will be laminated in durable layers of glass and sealants before the finished panel can be shipped and installed on a house or business rooftops.
Locating assembly in the U.S. will lower delivery time and costs, as well as reduce the overall carbon footprint of getting finished panels to U.S. customers, says Chan. Suntech declined to reveal its costs for the facility, slated to be approximately 80,000 to 100,000 square feet, but analysts estimate starting costs in the tens of millions of dollars.
Even a slight pricing advantage could help fortify Suntech’s market edge. Last year market prices for finished panels collapsed by about 50% across the industry. The fall was good news for consumers. In some high-cost electricity markets, such as Hawaii, panel prices fell low enough to compete on cost with electricity from conventional sources. In California, where three of every four panels are sold in the U.S., the price for a standard four-kilowatt rooftop installation on a home fell by half in the past year and a half, to just north of $10,000, including state and federal incentives.
The pricing collapse hurt solar stock prices, though. During the run-up of cleantech stocks in 2007, Suntech was the darling of the solar sector. Its shares peaked at $85 that December before falling by over 50% in the first quarter of 2008. Dragged down by the broader recession, a glut of solar inventory, and worries about excess industry capacity, the shares bottomed out in early 2009 at under $6 and have since been trading between $12 and $20.

2009-11-03T15:56:00.001-05:00

10 Companies Hiring for the Holidays
- from CareerBuilder.com

http://www.theworkbuzz.com/job-search/companies-holiday-hiring/

2009-10-19T14:53:00.000-04:00

Columbia University Engineering Career Fair - Friday Oct 23
List of companies attending ( sorted by major – review Appendices):
http://specialevents.cce.columbia.edu/engineering-consortium-career-fair

Note
- No registration required.
- Must be a UB CURRENT student only (Alumni are not admitted to this event.)
- Bring your UB ID card! (this is how you will be admitted to the event! )
- Runs from 12:00-4:00pm Friday Oct 23 (For Columbia students only runs from 10:00-12:00)
- You are responsible for your own transportation and lodging for the event
- When you arrive you will need to sign in. (This is on computers this year and could take some time. Give yourself time ahead.)

Best,
Holly

2009-10-12T10:31:00.000-04:00

Reminder – Upcoming Events

-Tech Fair this Wednesday October 14, 2009, 3:00-6:30pm in the Triple Gym

-Columbia University Engineering Career Fair Friday Oct 23, 2009 in NYC http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/engineeringcareerfair

Best,
Holly

TECH FAIR
To Find the list of companies attending UB Tech Fair:
· Go to www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu
· Log in to BullsEye
· Click on “Events” tab at top
· Find Tech Fair listed.
· Click on Tech Fair to see the list of companies in alphabetical order
· Click on “Advanced Search” tab to search the list of companies by major, degree level, position type or work authorization, etc…

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING CAREER FAIR -
FRIDAY OCT 23
The fair is open to current students only. Alumni will not be admitted.
You will need to show your student ID to enter to the fair.
The fair will open at 12:00 pm. Everyone will be required to sign in via the computers upon arrival. Columbia staff “ We will do all we can to admit your students into the fair in as timely a fashion as possible.”

http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/engineeringcareerfair

Friday, October 23, 2009
Columbia University, Alfred Lerner Hall
2920 Broadway (between 114th and 116th)
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Open exclusively to students with student ID
Business attire required

2009-10-12T10:29:00.000-04:00

Job / Internship Hunting Myths Busted....
CHICAGO, October 7, 2009 - Looking for an internship or a job after graduation, but think there's none out there? CareerRookie.com, a division of the nation's largest online job site, CareerBuilder.com, busts common myths many college students believe about the current hiring environment in a recent survey of more than 200 college students nationwide.

Myth #1 - No one is hiring.Forty-four percent of respondents said they feel that there aren't any organizations that are hiring right now.

Fact: In the next 12 months, more than half of employers plan to hire full-time employees, four-in-ten will hire contract, temporary or project workers, and four-in-ten will hire part-time employees. This is according to CareerBuilder and Robert Half International's EDGE report.

Myth #2 - In this economy, employers are more likely to hire older workers with more experience.Nearly seven-in-ten (68 percent) of college students report that they feel that due to high unemployment, more experienced workers are applying for entry-level jobs, and that employer are more likely to hire them instead of entry-level candidates.

Fact: While the job market is more competitive now than in past years, 43 percent of employers plan to hire recent college graduates in 2009, according to CareerBuilder's 2009 College Job Forecast . In addition, one-in-five (20 percent) employers said they would be hiring interns in 2009, with 48 percent of them likely to hire interns as full-time, permanent employees.

Myth #3 - A high GPA is necessary to get a job or internship offer. Fifteen percent of students surveyed said they agreed with this statement.In this economy, employers are more likely to hire older workers with more experience. Nearly seven-in-ten (68 percent) of college students report that they feel that due to high unemployment, more experienced workers are applying for entry-level jobs, and that employer are more likely to hire them instead of entry-level candidates.

Fact: Only 13 percent of employers said they require a GPA of 3.5 or higher. More than half of employers (55 percent) don't have any GPA requirements. This is according to CareerBuilder's 2009 College Job Forecast.

These job and internship hunting topics and others are discussed on the new CareerRookie.com, which features a variety of advice on everything from writing resumes to on-the-job success. Users can also apply for jobs and internships, post resumes, get the latest news on companies and industries and sign up for automatic job alerts. For more information, visit www.CareerRookie.com.

2009-09-24T13:46:00.000-04:00

Columbia University is listing the companies on their website! (Keep checking the site as they will continue to register companies close to the event.)
http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/engineeringcareerfair

University at Buffalo partners with Columbia University on the Engineering Career Fair, this partnership allows UB students full access to attend this Career Fair.
There is no pre-registration needed. You just need to get yourself to the event. (UB Career Services is Not able to provide transportation or lodging.)
See you at the fair!

Best,
Holly
PS: Remember Tech Fair is Wed Oct 14, 2009 3:00-6:30pm in Triple Gym Alumni Arena.

2009-09-16T08:12:00.000-04:00

From Going Global...
EU Blue Card: an invitation to skilled non-EU nationals
www.expatica.com
Our experts at Ernst & Young update you on the recently adopted Blue Card Directive and what that means for highly qualified third-country nationals thinking of working in the EU.
On 25 May, the Council of the European Union adopted the Blue Card Directive, aimed at establishing more attractive conditions for third-country workers to take up highly qualified employment in the EU, by creating a fast-track procedure for issuing a special residence and work permit: the ‘EU Blue Card’.
The Blue Card is intended to facilitate the holder’s access to the EU labour market and thereby attract and retain highly qualified third-country workers to the EU, with the ultimate goal of creating the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy worldwide.
To this end, the directive determines the common criteria to be set by the EU member states for applicants of the Blue Card, without prejudice to the member state’s autonomy to maintain and introduce new national residence permits for any purpose of employment, and without compromising its autonomy to determine how many third-country workers are admitted.
Common criteria for admission The admittance criteria for an EU Blue Card mainly concern:
Employment contract: the applicant must have been offered a job in the EU for at least one year.
Level of pay: the gross monthly wage must not be inferior to a national level defined by the EU member states which shall be at least 1.5 times the gross monthly or annual average wages in the member state in question.
Qualifications: higher education qualifications or higher professional qualifications are required to qualify.
Application procedure The third-country worker must lodge their application for the Blue Card in the EU member state where they wish to work. The competent authorities there must take a decision within 90 days of the application being lodged.
Blue Card holder rights The Blue Card will allow third-country workers to be employed in any EU member state except Great Britain, Ireland and Denmark, and enjoy certain social and welfare rights for themselves and their family members for a renewable period from one to four years. A Blue Card holder will also have the right to move freely with their family within the Schengen area for a total of up to three months.
After 18 months of legal residence as an EU Blue Card holder in one member state, the person concerned and their family may move, under certain conditions, to another member state for the purpose of highly qualified employment.
Next steps The 24 member states who have signed up for the Blue Card Directive have two years—till 19 June 2011—to transpose the directive into national law. Since the move to national law may result in simplified immigration procedures for third-country workers in some countries, its progress will be watched with anticipation by those intending to move to the EU for employment. For further information, please contact your local Ernst & Young Human Capital professional or Edith de Bourgraaf (tel. +31 10 406 85 42, email edith.de.bourgraaf@nl.ey.com) or Anne Kwint (tel. + 31 88 407 12 54, email anne.bijleveld@nl.ey.com).
Source: http://www.expatica.com/be/employment/employment_information/EU-Blue-Card_-inviting-skilled-non_EU-nationals-to-Europe_14446.html?ppager=0

2009-09-09T08:49:00.000-04:00

Considering a career in Finance or I-banking?
Are you interested in pursuing a career in finance or investment banking?

Learn more about this fantastic opportunity!

SEO has scheduled information sessions on campus (10/20 and 10/21)

SEO offers challenging summer internships to talented undergraduate students of color (Black, Latino/Hispanic, Asian, and Native American) in top Investment Banks on Wall Street, global Fortune 500 companies and leading Corporate Law Firms. Some of our partners include Goldman Sachs, IBM, Teach for America, Morgan Stanley and Johnson & Johnson to name a few. 80% of SEO interns receive full-time job offers at the end of the summer from SEO partner firms. We offer internships in the following industries:

Accounting
Asset Management
Corporate Law
Global Corporate Leadership [ Fortune 500 Companies]
Information Technology
Investment Banking / Sales & Trading / Research
Philanthropy

Julio Nicolas Bueno
Campus Recruiter Career Program
jbueno@seo-usa.org 646.435.9558
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity www.seo-usa.org/
55 Exchange Place, New York, NY 1005

2009-09-09T08:43:00.001-04:00

Where the Federal Government jobs are ....
http://data.wherethejobsare.org/wtja/home

2009-09-04T12:09:00.001-04:00

Possibly a new trend in college recruiting... http://www.groupereye.com/

Best, Holly M. Justice, Engineering Career Counselor

2009-09-03T16:54:00.002-04:00

Are you from India?
The majority of Indian students I meet that are studying here at UB are interested in working in the U.S. after graduation. The students I have met with over the years have been outstanding industry candidates and yet many have still been extremely challenged to secure work in the U.S. It is possible but difficult.
Now, looking a few years past graduation... Some of those exemplary industry candidates secured positions and have led successful careers. Although as their careers have grown, often also have their families and thoughts about returning to India. In fact so many Indians are considering returing to India that groups have formed to assist each other in the transition. I encourage you to learn about this movement:
- google R2I
- http://www.r2iclubforums.com/
- http://r2i2010.blogspot.com/
- http://www.r2i.com/ or http://www.r2i.org/

Best, Holly M. Justice, Engineering Career Counselor

2009-09-03T13:56:00.001-04:00

Scholarship for Engineers! ($5000.00 scholarship). Learn more at: http://www.kellyengineering.us/web/us/ker/en/pages/scholarships.html

2009-09-03T13:55:00.001-04:00

The Engineer's place for News and Discussion...
http://cr4.globalspec.com/
-Holly M. Justice, Engineering Career Counselor

2009-09-03T13:54:00.001-04:00

Engineering students find valuable work experience by volunteering in developing countries. See how they do it. http://www.america.gov/global/develop.html

2009-08-13T11:41:00.002-04:00

Article from CollegeGrad.com "Fact or Fiction? A masters degree is the key to career success."

http://www.collegegrad.com/articles/benefits-of-a-masters.shtml

Holly M. Justice
Engineering Career Counselor

2009-07-20T10:59:00.001-04:00

IMPORTANT UPDATES ABOUT THE NYS Civil Service Exam:

I am writing to inform you of changes to the New York State Civil Service examination for the title of Junior Engineer. Please advise the students that are currently enrolled or graduates in your engineering program of the following information. A new Junior Engineer exam (20-880) was recently issued by the New York State Department of Civil Service. The exam will continue to be a continuous recruitment exam, where applications are accepted continuously. Additionally, applicants will continue to be scored based on their education and experience. However, the exam has changed significantly, please see below the important changes to the Junior Engineer exam that applicants should be aware of:

1. Candidates with the following engineering disciplines will now qualify for this exam: civil engineering, civil engineering technology, forestry engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydraulics engineering, materials engineering, materials science and engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, architectural engineering, architectural engineering technology, electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology, electronics engineering technology, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, engineering science with specialty in mechanical or electrical engineering, construction engineering, construction management engineering technology or nuclear engineering.

Please note the following engineering disciplines were added to the exam: architectural engineering, architectural engineering technology, forestry engineering, construction engineering, material science and engineering, electronics engineering technology, electrical and computer engineering, engineering science with a specialty in mechanical or electrical, and nuclear engineering.

2. Junior Engineer exam 20-880 will separate the eligible list into four groups: Civil/Transportation, Architectural, Electrical, and Mechanical. List use will be determined by the position to be filled. Please be aware that the majority of Junior Engineer positions are at the Department of Transportation and will be filled from the Civil/Transportation list. For more information on the four groups, please see the announcement for Junior Engineer exam (20-880) on the New York State Department of Civil Service website.

3. The following engineering disciplines will no longer be accepted as qualifying degrees for the new Junior Engineer exam: construction management technology, engineering systems, industrial engineering, industrial engineering technology, and industrial and management engineering. Those students who previously took exam number 20-875 will stay on the list until their year of eligibility expires and will not be admitted to the new exam. Students with these degrees should visit the New York State Department of Civil Service website, www.cs.state.ny.us, for information on other positions within New York State government.

4. Candidates will no longer be able to reapply for the exam every 6 months, they must wait for their year of eligibility to expire. It is the applicant’s responsibility to know when their eligibility on the Junior Engineer list expires and to reapply at the appropriate time.

We encourage students to apply immediately for the new Junior Engineer exam (20-880) at https://www.nysdot.gov/jobs/perm_positions

Also, please find attached a flyer for the Department’s non-paid internships/co-ops.

If you have any questions, please call (518) 457-6460 or 1-877-DOT JOB1, or e-mail DOTPersonnel@dot.state.ny.us . Thank you for your assistance in sharing this information.

2009-07-20T10:52:00.002-04:00

I just recieved this...
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
NON-PAID INTERNSHIP/ CO-OP OPPORTUNITIES

Position Description:
The Department of Transportation currently anticipates
numerous internship/co-op positions in Engineering, Accounting, Auditing,
Surveying, Landscape Architect, Environmental Science, IT, Planning, Traffic
Signal/Electronics, Automotive Technology, Administration and Other areas.

Statewide Placement: Positions exist statewide as indicated below. Please i ndicate your geographic preference (NYSDOT Main Office is located in Albany, NY) when you submit your resume.
Regions:
Buffalo - 5
Rochester - 4
Hornell - 6
Syracuse - 3
Binghampton - 9
Utica - 2
Watertown - 7
Poughkeepsie - 8
NYC - 11
Hauppauge - 10

Hours: May vary between 5 and 40 hours per week. Appointments coincide with school terms and summer, generally three to six months. Flexible work schedules.

Obtain Academic Credit and true career related experience from your internship

Closing Date: Applications accepted continuously

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to:
Ms. Shinu Shilesh, Student Assistant Coordinator
New York State Department of Transportation
Diversity Management Bureau, Recruitment Unit
50 Wolf Road, Albany NY 12232
sshilesh@dot.state.ny.us OR DOTPersonnel@dot.state.ny.us

2009-07-20T10:44:00.001-04:00

$500 “Tell Your Story” Tuition Contests
There are two contests available. Enter one or both.

Contest #1: Vacation Story Contest
Use SceneStudio Online to create a multimedia presentation that “tells us your story,”
describing a vacation, day trip or a family event. This contest is not about how grand
your vacation was, but rather, how well you tell your story.
Eligibility
This contest is open to any person attending a graduate or undergraduate college
or university for the fall semester of 2009 in the United States.

Contest #2: Video Resume Contest
Use SceneStudio Online to create a multimedia resume that “tells your story,” to a
prospective employer. This contest is not about how qualified you are, but rather, how
well you present your capabilities & accomplishments.
Eligibility
This contest is open to any person attending, or 1-year removed from graduation,
of a graduate or undergraduate college or university for the fall semester of 2009
in the United States.

Judging Criteria
Presentations will be judged on the following criteria:
• Total unique website traffic to your presentation on the SceneStudio Share page
between July 25 and August 7, 2009. (1/3 of score).
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2009-06-30T11:55:00.002-04:00

Just got the information below from "GottaMentor e-Newsletter" http://www.gottamentor.com/

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2009-05-06T13:56:00.001-04:00

News Article Just released from National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
http://www.naceweb.org/press/display.asp?year=&prid=301

SUBJECT: College Class of 2009 Graduates With Fewer Jobs in Hand

BETHLEHEM, PA—The 2009 crop of college graduates is stepping off campus and into the “real world” with fewer jobs in hand than their 2008 counterparts, according to a new report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
NACE’s 2009 Student Survey shows that just 19.7 percent of 2009 graduates who applied for a job actually have one. In comparison, 51 percent of those graduating in 2007 and 26 percent of those graduating in 2008 who had applied for a job had one in hand by the time of graduation.*
Interestingly, fewer 2009 graduates sought out jobs than their predecessors. Approximately 64 percent of the Class of 2007 and two-thirds of the Class of 2008 had started looking for a job by this time.
In comparison, “just 59 percent of this year’s class has started the job search,” says Marilyn Mackes, NACE executive director.
This may be due, in part, to considerable attention to the increase in nationwide unemployment, the global financial crisis of recent months, and the impact of these developments on the recruitment and hiring of new graduates by specific industries.
Data indicate that among specific majors, engineering and accounting graduates are more likely both to have started their job search and to have a job in hand. They are also more likely to accept an offer they received. Additionally, the study shows that liberal arts majors were more likely to turn down the job offers they received.
Salary may have played a role in acceptance of job offers.
“On average, engineering graduates expect to earn an annual starting salary of approximately $62,000, while accounting majors expect to earn an average of about $45,000,” says Mackes.
Those expectations match up fairly well with the reality. In a separate survey, NACE has found that salary offers to engineering graduates average more than $58,000, while the average offer to accounting graduates exceeds $48,000.
Despite the lack of jobs, “most respondents say they expect to enter the job market. Surprisingly, at this time we do not see a strong indication of increases in the number of students planning to go to graduate school,” says Mackes.
Approximately 24 percent of Class of 2008 graduates reported plans to forego the job market in favor of graduate school, while approximately 27 percent of those graduating in 2009 report such plans.

Best, Holly M. Justice, Engineering Career Counselor

2009-05-04T14:04:00.002-04:00

Are you looking for something different?
Interested in giving back to the national community?
Consider Americorps:

On Tuesday May 12th from 5-8pm Western New York AmeriCorps will be hosting a National Service “Job Fair” at the University of Buffalo’s Gateway Building in downtown Buffalo to fill somewhere between 300-700 service positions that will be made available this year.
Recovery Act funds are starting to come in and with that Americorps will be experiencing a significant growth as a whole.
This is a great opportunity for college graduates especially for those looking for a way to give back.

Best, Holly M. Justice, Engineering Career Counselor

2009-04-27T14:38:00.000-04:00

Microsoft Certifications - http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9663143

The Microsoft IT Academy Student Pass is a special no-cost online learning opportunity for university students in technical studies. IT Academy Student Pass provides free e-learning courses to verified university students who are interested in extending their IT or developer skills with Microsoft technologies. Students may want also to explore Microsoft technical certifications, and the IT Academy Student Pass is a perfect entry point to five different certification paths.

IT Academy e-learning tracks:
1.
Windows Developer
2.
Web Developer
3.
Database Developer
4.
Windows Server IT Professional
5.
Windows Client IT Professional

More information can be found here: http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9663143

Best, Holly M. Justice, Engineering Career Counselor

2009-04-22T11:27:00.002-04:00

hmmm. A much more cautious job forecast:

Best, Holly M. Justice, Engineering Career Counselor

CareerBuilder’s Annual College Job Forecast Finds New College Graduates Will Have to Compete Much Harder for Jobs

CHICAGO, April 15, 2009 - The class of 2009 will face the most competitive job market in years, as companies continue to proceed with caution amid economic uncertainty. Forty-three percent of employers plan to hire recent college graduates in 2009, down from 56 percent in 2008 and 79 percent in 2007. This is according to CareerBuilder’s Annual College Job Forecast that was conducted from February 20 and March 11, 2009, among 2,543 hiring managers and Human Resource professionals.
The economic downturn is also having an impact on entry-level salaries. Among those employers planning to hire recent college graduates, more than one-in-five (21 percent) said they will decrease starting salaries for recent college graduates in 2009 as compared to 2008. An additional 68 percent of employers plan to keep initial salary offers the same as last year and 11 percent will increase them.
Thirty-three percent of employers plan to offer recent college graduates starting salaries ranging between $30,000 and $40,000. An additional 17 percent will offer between $40,000 and $50,000 and 14 percent will offer more than $50,000. Thirty-six percent will offer less than $30,000.
"While recent college graduates are facing a highly competitive job market right now, there are still opportunities out there," said Brent Rasmussen, President of CareerBuilder North America. "The biggest challenge is showing relevant experience, which employers say is one of the most important factors they look for in applications from recent college graduates. This isn’t limited to professional work experience, so don’t get discouraged. Class work, school activities and volunteering also qualify as relevant experience and can be included in your resume as well."

Employers reported that the following activities qualify as pertinent work experience for recent college graduates to include on their resumes:

-Internships
-Part-time jobs in another area or field
-Volunteer work
-Involvement in school organizations
-Class work
-Involvement in managing activities for sororities and fraternities
-Participation in sports

When asked to identify the biggest mistakes recent college graduates make during the application and interview process, employers reported the following:
-Acting bored or cocky - 63 percent
-Not dressing appropriately - 61 percent
-Coming to the interview with no knowledge of the company - 58 percent
-Not turning off cell phones or electronic devices - 50 percent
-Not asking good questions during the interview - 49 percent
-Asking what the pay is before the company considered them for the job - 38 percent
-Spamming employers with the same resume and/or cover letter - 21 percent
-Failure to remove unprofessional photos/content on social networking pages, Web pages, blogs, etc. - 19 percent
-Not sending a thank you note after the interview - 12 percent

Survey Methodology
This survey was conducted online within the U.S. by Harris Interactive on behalf of CareerBuilder.com among 2,543 hiring managers and human resource professionals (employed full-time; not self-employed; with at least significant involvement in hiring decisions; non government) ages 18 and over between February 20 and March 11, 2009 (percentages for some questions are based on a subset US Employers, based on their responses to certain questions). With a pure probability sample of 2,543, one could say with a 95 percent probability that the overall results have a sampling error of +/- 1.94 percentage points. Sampling error for data from sub-samples is higher and varies.

About CareerBuilder
CareerBuilder is the global leader in human capital solutions, helping companies target and attract their most important asset – their people. Its online career site, CareerBuilder.com, is the largest in the U.S. with more than 23 million unique visitors, 1 million jobs and 31 million resumes. CareerBuilder works with the world’s top employers, providing resources for everything from employment branding and data analysis to talent acquisition. More than 9,000 Web sites, including 140 newspapers and broadband portals such as MSN and AOL, feature CareerBuilder’s proprietary job search technology on their career sites. Owned by Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE:GCI), Tribune Company, The McClatchy Company (NYSE:MNI) and Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT), CareerBuilder and its subsidiaries operate in the U.S., Europe, Canada and Asia. For more information, visit www.careerbuilder.com

2009-04-22T10:51:00.001-04:00

From ResumeBear.com

TEN COMPANIES HIRING NOW!
We have great news for you if you are looking for a job. Not everyone is laying off. The following 10 companies have over 15,000 job openings as of mid April.

Walmart currently has thousands of job openings in all departments. Apply today online.

Motorola currently has 550 job openings in engineering, sales, accounting, marketing and project management. Visit Motorola’s online career center to apply.

Aetna has over 500 Job openings. The majority of openings are in customer service, claims and health care, including nurses. Visit the Aetna Career Center to apply.

Abbott Laboratories has over 500 job openings available for immediate hire. Abbott has openings in the following departments - sales, legal, IT, administrative, engineering, clinical research, manufacturing, QA, finance and accounting. For more information on Abbott Jobs click here.

Liberty Mutual has over 500 jobs open at present. Liberty Mutual has positions available in the following departments - accounting, nursing, legal, sales and customer service. Apply online at the Liberty Mutual Career website.

HCA: If you are looking for Medical job openings HCA is hiring 9000 people. HCA has positions available for RNs, LPNs, clinical technicians and patient care support workers. Apply online at the HCA Career Center.

HP has 150 job postings on their career website as of today. HP has the following positions available - IT, HR, Accounting, research and development, marketing, and administrative. Visit the HP Career Center for details the various positions and instructions on applying for the HP jobs.

Best Buy has 2400 positions available. Best Buy has job openings in IT, Sales, Management, Tech Support, Accounting and Mobile Wireless Sales. Apply online at the Best Buy Career Center.

Microsoft has over 600 jobs available. Positions are available in customer service, marketing, software development, IT, business sales, operations, program management, software testing, administrative, operations, user education, game design, content publishing, marketing communications, legal and accounting. Apply online at the Microsoft Career Center.

Coca Cola has 160 Job openings. Coca-Cola is hiring for a variety of different positions including accounting, bottling, retail, production, customer service, delivery and food chemistry. Visit the Coca Cola career center to apply.

Best,
Holly M. Justice, Engineering Career Counselor

2009-04-22T10:38:00.002-04:00

CollegeGrad.com is a reputable company with data to support it's claims. I am very glad to see them projecting increases in entry-level hiring. Although I am happy to see it, I have many students and recent alumni that I have been working with who are not seeing this to be the case. Many graduating students and recent alum who are excellent candidates are simply not getting a response from employers. Many have also found that when they are searching for jobs the results bring back few for entry level and many more results for 2+ years experience or senior level positions. Perhaps the CollegeGrad.com list of top employers (or Top Internship employers) will provide you with more companies to research.
Best,
Holly M. Justice, Engineering Career Counselor

CollegeGrad.com, the #1 Entry-Level Job Site, has announced the Top Entry-Level Employers for 2009.

Despite difficult economic times, 2009 faces the second largest projected increase in entry-level hiring CollegeGrad.com has seen since 2005, down 1.5 percent from last year, but up 11.4 percent from 2007. Good news for graduates as entry-level job opportunities look to remain stable in 2009.

Foster City, CA - April 21, 2009 -- As college graduation ceremonies commence nationwide, CollegeGrad.com, the #1 Entry-Level Job Site on the Web, announces the Top Entry-Level Employers for 2009. Despite difficult economic times, 2009 faces the second largest projected increase in entry-level hiring CollegeGrad.com has seen since 2005, down 1.5 percent from last year, but up 11.4 percent from 2007.

The Top Entry-Level Employers list represents nearly 158,000 jobs for the class of 2009, and is available online at http://www.CollegeGrad.com/topemployers/ 2009_entry_level.shtml. Verizon Wireless tops the list with plans of hiring more than 13,000 new grads, while the smallest featured employers will hire as few as 10; good news for graduates, as entry-level job opportunities look to remain stable in 2009.
"The hiring landscape is ever-changing and provides challenges to the employer and employee alike," Staff VP for Verizon Wireless, Leighann McGinnis said. "Despite these challenges, there is a continued need to identify and attract top talent...College graduates are highly engaged, technically adept and compliment our culture."
Although entry-level job seekers face one of the worst economic recessions in recent history, college recruiting remains stable... Continued Online> Read the full Press Release / Download <

Selected List of Top Employers from CollegeGrad.com list:
1
Verizon Wireless
Telecommunications
13,198
2
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Automotive Rental, Leasing
8,000
3
Internal Revenue Service
Financial Data Services
5,000
4
Progressive Insurance
Insurance: Property and Casualty (stock)
4,200
5
Teach For America
Education
4,000
6
DDP Holdings
Diversified Financials
4,000
7
AT&T
Telecommunications
3,428
8
Deloitte & Touche USA LLP
Other
3,051
9
Hertz
Automotive Rental, Leasing
3,000
10
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Security and Law Enforcement
2,950
11
Ernst & Young
Other
2,450
12
KPMG LLP
Other
2,400
13
Boeing
Aerospace and Defense
2,200
14
Lockheed Martin
Aerospace and Defense
2,025
15
Walgreens
Internet Services and Retailing
2,000
16
Northrop Grumman
Aerospace and Defense
1,600
17
PNC Financial Services Group
Diversified Financials
1,500
18
City Year
Education
1,500
19
Intel
Electronics, Electrical Equipment
1,500
20
National Security Agency
Security and Law Enforcement
1,500
21
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Other
1,464
22
Chevron
Energy
1,400
23
Southwest Airlines
Airlines
1,400
24
General Electric
Energy
1,350
25
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
General Merchandisers
1,340

2009-04-16T10:52:00.000-04:00

2010 Soros Fellowship"The Fellowships are grants for up to two years of graduate study in the United States. The recipients are chosen on a nationally competitive basis. Thirty Fellowships will be awarded each year. Who is eligible to become a Fellow? A New American is an individual who (1) is a resident alien, i.e., holds a Green Card; or, (2) has been naturalized as a US citizen, or (3) is the child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens. The Program is open to individuals who retain loyalty and a sense of commitment to their country of origin as well as to the United States, but is intended to support individuals who will continue to regard the United States as their principal residence and focus of national identity. The applicant must either have a bachelor's degree or be in her/his final year of undergraduate study."
http://pdsoros.org/faq/#question2

Best, Holly M. Justice, Engineering Career Counselor

2009-04-13T09:58:00.001-04:00

This was just re-posted. They are still looking for someone.

IT INTERN

$10.00/hr (10 hrs/week) during regular business hours

Required Skills:

- Strong Networking Skills
- Experience with Active Directory
- Experience with Windows 2000, XP, 2000 Server, 2003 Server, Vista
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Computer repair experience
- Net programming experience

If interested, please send resume and/or letter of interest outlining your qualifications to:

SASi
Human Resources
960 West Maple Court
Elma, NY 14059
Phone: (716)805-1480
Fax: (716)805-1443
Website: www.sasinc.org
E-mail: kgregory@sasinc.org

SASi is a Human Service agency located in Elma (Maple Rd. exit - off 400 South)

Best, Holly M. Justice, Engineering Career Counselor

2009-04-13T08:47:00.000-04:00

WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA (WCF), the Orlando area’s regional workforce expert, is hosting a Virtual Job Fair, Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24 (24-hours a day). This week-long online recruiting event will showcase jobs from entry level to top management, and we invite your graduating seniors to participate.

The WCF Virtual Job Fair is easy to use. From the privacy and convenience of a computer with Internet access, job seekers simply need to log on to www.WorkforceCentralFlorida.com/jobfair, review a wide variety of job listings and post their resumes using the resume format tool on the Web site. There is no cost to participate.

2009-04-02T17:13:00.001-04:00

Great meeting with NSA today. I can see that our relationship with NSA and the Computer Science department will continue to grow and hopefully more students will be able to take advantage of the Information Assurance Scholarship Program (IASP) in the future!
Best, Holly M. Justice, Engineering Career Counselor

2009-04-02T11:12:00.002-04:00

Just got this !

Job opening at the Air Force Base in Niagara Falls.

They are seeking a Civil Engineer with 1 or more years experience.
See link for details
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=80232086&aid=40608256-149&WT.mc_n=MKT000125

They are also seeking an Environmental Engineer. I hope to have more information on that soon!
Best, Holly M. Justice, Engineering Career Counselor

2009-04-02T10:16:00.001-04:00

TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL JOB SEARCH - Part One
From Career Center Directors across the US, April 2009

I hope you find a tip that helps you in your job search. Good Luck!
Best, Holly M. Justice, Engineering Career Counselor

SELLING YOUR SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Emphasize content-specific knowledge AND transferable skills – employers are looking for people who can make an immediate contribution; skills such as communication, problem-solving and analysis are always in demand but your knowledge-based skills might distinguish you from other candidates and be interpreted as a way to make an immediate contribution.

It is critical that your resume and interview preparation are stellar and highlight your strengths, results and accomplishments. Use the online tools and in-person services provided by the Career Center.

Focus on building your skills and experience, remembering that your first or second job will more than likely not be in the industry you settle into long-term.

When applying for jobs, be prepared to talk about a school project, internship or volunteer experience in which you put forth tremendous effort and succeeded in accomplishing the task. Grades aren’t everything, but if you have a good GPA, be sure to market it too.

Be prepared to tell stories which focus on specific examples of you performing a skill/personal strength or an accomplishment.

Hone your professional job search skills – dining etiquette, thank you notes for all who have helped you, respect and kindness for people at all levels of an organization and display interest and enthusiasm for opportunities.

Be clear about what you are offering an employer. Not just the skills you have but how those skills can be adapted to fit positions that maybe on the periphery of the area you are searching. Try not to limit yourself to only searching for the ideal job but keep in mind that everyone starts somewhere and builds from there!

It is more important than ever to focus on your strengths, not just what’s available in the job market. Look for opportunities to leverage your skills.

2009-04-02T10:04:00.002-04:00

WNY Prosperity Scholarship

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DEADLINE HAS BEEN
EXTENDED UNTIL MAY 1!

The University at Buffalo is pleased to announce a new scholarship program that can award eligible students with unmet financial need a one year scholarship award up to $25,000!

Scholarship Eligibility and Requirements for Undergraduate Students:
● Must be at least junior-level at the commencement of the scholarship period;
● Must be a registered full-time undergraduate student;
● Must be in an approved major in any of the programs in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences or in the School of Management, or in the approved major of Biomedical Sciences in the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences;
● Must have financial need as demonstrated by needs analysis through submission of a 2009-10 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form;
● Must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above;
● Must participate in a credit-bearing summer internship and complete 300 hours of internship work in the eight-county Western New York region1; and
● Must submit a WNY Prosperity Scholarship Application by May 1, 2009.
1An eight county definition of the Western New York region: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Orleans, Niagara, and Wyoming.

INTERESTED?! Review details online at: http://wnyprosperityscholars.buffalo.edu/
Submit your scholarship application and FAFSA no later than May 1.

Note: this scholarship is intended for civic-minded students committed to the Western New York1 community. Scholarship applicants will be asked to describe how their educational, civic, and professional plans will contribute directly to the economic growth and prosperity of the region and to express intent to work at some point in Western New York, thereby actively contributing to the region’s future.

Questions? Please see the FAQ online and then contact Kerry Collins-Gross as necessary.

Kerry Collins-Gross, Ph.D. Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education UB Engineering 410 Bonner Hall Buffalo, NY 14260 (716) 645-2774 collinsk@buffalo.edu www.eng.buffalo.edu/

Best, Holly M. Justice, Engineering Career Counselor

Internship vs. Co-op

2009-03-02T13:43:00.004-05:00

Internship vs. Co-op

I often have students who ask " What is the difference between an internship and a co-op?"
To help answer that question, here is my answer...

By definition Internship means one work period (usually a semester timeframe) at one company. An individual might do an internship at one company in the summer and then the next summer do another internship at a different company.

By definition Co-op means multiple work periods (usually a semester timeframe) at the same company. Typically the individual will work a semester, go back to school and study a semester, then work another semester all at the same company.

If you obtain a position at a company they might call you an intern or a co-op. Many companies use the two terms interchangeable.

Please Note: If you want academic credit from UB for your work experience AND you are an undergraduate engineering or computer science major, you will have to register for co-op credit, because that is the name that we use at UB. So whether you return to that same company or not for a second or third work period, it won't matter, it will still be called co-op credit on the UB campus. If you are a US Citizen or Permanent Resident, It is possible for you to obtain an internship/co-op position at a company and not register for academic credit, that is your choice. (Although some companies require that you receive academic credit for your internship/co-op experience at their company. In that case you will need to follow those company rules or you will not get to keep that internship/co-op.) (If you are an international student on F-1 status, you must register for credit in order to participate in an internship or co-op work experience.)

Another question I get is: "I am a sophomore engineering student- would I be eligible for co-ops?"
As a sophomore engineering student, yes you are eligible to obtain an internship/co-op position at a company and request to receive academic credit for it. If you request to receive credit, you will be assigned a faculty member who will review the tasks required for the internship/co-op position and decide if it is credit worthy. The faculty will determine if you will obtain a positive, educational experience from the internship/co-op then it will be approved and you will receive credit. Also, in order to receive credit you will need to write a paper and give a presentation to your faculty member and other co-op students at the end of your experience.

Best,
Holly M. Justice - Engineering Career Counselor

PS:
Check out the UB Engineering Career Institute (ECI)
http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/stuemp/

2009-02-26T12:07:00.002-05:00

As advertised in the SPECTRUM (Feb 25, 2009 edition)

Event Date: Thursday March 5, 2009

National Security Agency Virtual Career Fair

"The National Security Agencey (NSA) is hosting a special Virtual Career Fair for students at the National Centers of Academic Excellence**. There are many opportunities available in Information Assurance, Engineering, and Computer Science."

From the comfort of your computer you can:
- Explore opporutnities with NSA
- Chat with NSA recruiters
- Apply to open positions

Register at www.meetNSA.com
Event Date: Thursday March 5, 2009
Time: 3:00pm - 8:00pm EST

For more inforamtion about NSA visit www.NSA.gov/Careers
*U.S. citizenship is required.

**University at Buffalo is a National Center of Academic Excellence. http://www.cse.buffalo.edu/caeiae/
http://sites.google.com/site/ubiasp/ - very helpful site!!!

Best, Holly M. Justice - Engineering Career Counselor

2009-02-24T10:35:00.001-05:00

TODAY!
Job Search Strategies & Career Planning Specialty workshop
hosted by ASME Buffalo Chapter

Tuesday February 24, 2009 5:30pm-8:00pm
UB North Campus NSC 220

Agenda:
5:30pm – Refreshments
6:00pm – Presentation begins
Presenters:
Jacob Briggs – Kelly Engineering Resources
Karen Bower – People Excellence Professional
Moderator Marco Gatti – Praxair Inc.

PROGRAM DETAILS · Finding opportunities · Getting your foot in the door · Securing the Position, and Planning for success.

Best, Holly M. Justice, Engineering Career Counselor

2009-02-24T10:33:00.000-05:00

Upstate New York Biocareer Connection

Wondering what Upstate NY has to offer in the field of bioscience?

WHAT: A chance for jobseekers and bioscience related companies in Upstate NY to connect with one another, share their expectations and opportunities, network and form business relationships, and increase awareness of what type of bioscience careers exist in this area. Learn from experienced professionals during these panels: - Everything you need to know about finding a job in the life sciences - Alternative careers in the life sciences - Entrepreneurship and the bioscience vision for tomorrow

WHEN: Wednesday March 25, 2009 From 3-7pm Panels 4-7pm

WHERE: Clarion Hotel 1 Sheraton Drive Ithaca, NY

REGISTER TO ATTEND: If you are interested in being an attendee, please visit www.tompco.net/wfny/attendee.htm to register.

Best, Holly M. Justice - Engineering Career Counselor

2009-02-23T14:24:00.002-05:00

Especially for Computer Science and Computer Engineering students...

infoTechNiagara (http://www.infotechniagara.org/) brings you:

Barcamp Buffalo
Tuesday March 3rd, 7:30pm
Pearl Street Grill
(FYI this is the same night as CareerFEST, 3-6)

First ever Barcamp in Buffalo is at Pearl Street Grill on Tuesday March 3rd at 7:30pm. The idea is to create ongoing events for people involved in new technology and web related development to connect and learn from one another.
What is Barcamp Buffalo?
• Group to get the tech community here in Buffalo more connected
• A meet up of people interested in tech and web development
• Place to share what you are working on
• Learn more about tech you are interested in from others
• More general info on Barcamp: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barcamp

What to expect?
• Short presentations from people showing what they are working on
• Open participation of all in attendance
o People are encouraged to:
Talk about something they are working on
Get involved in what is being discussed
• A casual atmosphere, no suits!
• Have fun

2009-02-18T18:53:00.002-05:00

Check out UB Career Services new Blog!
http://ubjobseekers.blogspot.com

This blog focuses on information and resources for job seekers, particularly on handling the job search in a tough economy.

Best,
Holly M. Justice - Engineering Career Counselor

2009-02-18T17:21:00.002-05:00

Legal Assistance on the UB Campus
If you have been offered a job and as a part of your employment you must sign an employment contract you should have it reviewed by a lawyer. Employment contracts are a legal practice in the U.S. BUT you need to understand the terms to which you are signing.

UB Students have access to legal advice:
SBI Legal Assistance
377 Student Union
716-645-3056
Walk-in Assistance 12:00-5:00pm Monday-Friday
http://subboard.com/legal

Best,
Holly M. Justice - Engineering Career Counselor

2009-02-16T13:15:00.002-05:00

Want to work in Florida?
WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA (WCF), the Orlando area’s regional workforce expert, is hosting a Virtual Job Fair, Monday, February 23 – Friday, February 27(24-hours a day). This week-long online recruiting event will showcase jobs from entry level to top management, and we invite your students to participate.

The WCF Virtual Job Fair is easy to use. From the privacy and convenience of a computer with Internet access, job seekers simply need to log on to www.WorkforceCentralFlorida.com/jobfair between February 23-27, review a variety of job listings and post their resume using the resume format tool on the Web site. There is no cost to participate.

Best,
Holly M. Justice - Engineering Career Counselor

2009-02-11T13:33:00.002-05:00

Work at Letchworth State Park this summer!

The Genesee Region of New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has two openings for Temporary/Summer employment. These positions are based at Letchworth State Park and are based in the Regional Engineering Department; two positions are pending for the Allegany Region at Allegany State Park. The positions are to support the water quality monitoring program for regionwide drinking water, SPDES outfalls and beach water quality. Additional opportunities in assisting on engineering projects will be available to candidates with appropriate backgrounds in AutoCAD and engineering coursework.

The positions are classified as a Park and Recreation Aide 5 and pay is $11.34/Hour, for a 40-Hour workweek, which will include weekend and holidays. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license. Positions are for employment from approximately May 15th to September 6th.

Candidates should have a minimum of two years of college level course completion in water resources or engineering.

How to Apply:
Interested individuals should complete an application and forward it with a letter of interest and resume.
UB Students should login to BullsEye for address information on where to send the application, resume and letter of interest. The Application can be obtained by stopping by Career Services 259 Capen Hall, emailing Holly Justice (who has an electonic copy of the application) or by emailing the contact listed in the BullsEye system.

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Program on U.S. Immigration laws

2009-02-04T11:42:00.003-05:00

IMMIGRATION AND YOU:

THE U.S. IMMIGRATION LAW IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Transitioning from F-1/OPT to H-1B Status (Timing/Cost)
H-1B (USCIS) and (Consular) Processing - Practical Tips
Addressing the audiences' questions regarding myths/Reality of H-1B and other non-immigrant (temporary) categories
Sponsorship for the coveted "Green Card" (Options/Costs/Timing)
Current processing trends PERM/Green Card visa delays
Work authorizations, traveling, dependent matters, maintenence of status while permanent residency is pending

108 O'BRIAN HALL (NORTH CAMPUS)
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL
BUFFALO, NY 14260

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Are you a foreign student preparing to graduate? Are you currently employed in H-1B status or a permanent residency case is pending and you are planning to transfer to another employer?
Are you an employer seeking to hire foreign workers?

Find out more about temporary and permanent residency options that exist.

Presented by Malik & Popiel, P.C.

www.globallawsolutions.com

Jitesh Malik, Esq., Managing Partner
Malik & Popiel, P.C. (New York, N.Y.)
Tel: (212) 545-7770

Mark P. Popiel, Esq., Managing Partner
Malik & Popiel, P.C. (Buffalo, N.Y.)
Tel: (716) 689-7770

Attendence is free. Limited Seating. Please register at register@globallawsolutions.com

Email us your questions that you would like us to address.

2009-01-29T11:27:00.002-05:00

SPRING 2009
CAREER WORKSHOPS:

Technical Resume Writing & Cover Letters
Tuesday 2/3/09
2:00-3:00 PM
145 A Student Union
Presenter: Holly M. Justice

Interviewing for Technical Majors
Wednesday 2/18/09
2:00-3:00 PM
210 Student Union
Presenter: Holly M. Justice

Finding a Technical Internship
Monday 2/23/09
4:00-5:00 PM
145 A Student Union
Presenter: Holly M. Justice

CAREERFest – the career fair for all majors
Tuesday March 3, 2009
3:00 - 6:30PM
Alumni Arena, Main Gym

Technical Resumes and Cover Letters
Monday 3/16/09
3:00 - 4:00PM
145 A Student Union
Presenter: Holly M. Justice

Etiquette DINNER
Thursday March 19th
5:00-7:00pm
Pistachio's
Register in the Career Services office 259 Capen Hall

Best, Holly M. Justice, Engineering Career Counselor

2009-01-29T11:22:00.001-05:00

Job Search Strategies & Career Planning
Specialty workshop hosted by ASME Buffalo Chapter

Tuesday February 24, 2009
5:30pm-8:00pm
UB North Campus
NSC 220

Agenda:
5:30pm – Refreshments
6:00pm – Presentation begins

Presenters
Jacob Briggs – Kelly Engineering Resources
Karen Bower – People Excellence Professional

Moderator
Marco Gatti – Praxair Inc.

PROGRAM DETAILS
· Finding opportunities
· Getting your foot in the door
· Securing the Position Planning for success

Best, Holly M. Justice, Engineering Career Counselor

2009-01-29T11:09:00.003-05:00

Engineers for a Sustainable World
Call for Summer 2009 Volunteers and Project Managers ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Information for:
Project Managers Needed in Tanzania this Summer
ESW SEED Program: Apply by February 13!

ESW SEED Program: Apply by February 13!
Call for ESW SEED Program Internship Applicants - Summer 2009
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Greetings Engineering Students,
Imagine using your technical skills to design rainwater storage tanks in Africa, enabling villagers to manage community gardens to feed their families or working with poor, rural families to disinfect drinking water using solar technology so their children no longer fall ill from water borne diseases. Through Engineers for a Sustainable World and its Summer Engineering Experience in Development (SEED) Program, young engineers engage in sustainable community development projects that improve the lives of underserved people around the world. Over the years, the SEED Program has supported various engineering related projects in Latin America, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Asia. This summer, SEED volunteers will be placed on 9-week technical volunteer assignments in several different developing countries. Be sure to apply by the Friday, February 13th deadline to be eligible for consideration.

Some of this summer's possible projects include working on safe drinking water and improving hygiene for the urban poor of India; community development through renewable energy in central Nicaragua; biodiesel generation and green building for a new hospital in Tanzania; and mapping of rural communities in Kenya using GPS/GIS.

More information, in addition to that provided below, on ESW and the SEED Program (including program dates, fees, and scholarships) is available on the ESW website at http://www.eswusa.org/.

Former SEED Volunteer Testimonials "The best part of the SEED experience was being immersed in a culture different from my own... I think I took away more than I gave. I got a first hand feel for development work. I also learned a new language, made several close friends and realized that I would like to do more of this type of work in the future."-John Erickson, Nicaragua, 2006
"My volunteer work with ESW set the stage for me to pursue a master's degree in engineering for Sustainable Development at the University of Cambridge where my dissertation built on relationships in West Africa that I had established as a SEED Program volunteer."-Francis Mills, Senegal, 2004

Eligibility:
Anyone who is currently enrolled in or has an engineering or science degree from an accredited U.S. college/university is eligible to apply. Applicants who are ESW members or have been involved in an ESW collegiate chapter are preferred; however, applicants from all colleges will be considered.

How to Apply
Download and complete the 2009 SEED Program volunteer application from our website at http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102430110656&e=0016fBtWUvpacC-d69k6-GzQd8UU_-uYL0ovhp7i2MoLHQL6bhvrO7lHiM0qM8rnpAf_JL8e3LZr5_nzlTAjPvz5GwlaMOX1JGITL08sBIZNvyce3e3qFBLWQ==.
Email your completed application to mailto:seed@eswusa.orgno later than February 13, 2009.
Pay on-line or mail your non-refundable application fee of $25 (for ESW full-members) or $50 (non-ESW members) to the ESW National Office, postmarked no later than February 13, 2009.

Questions? Please contact Jeff Dahm, the ESW SEED Program Manager at jdahm@eswusa.org.

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Project Managers Needed in Tanzania
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Engineers for a Sustainable World is looking for qualified graduate students, professionals, or faculty to serve as project managers in Tanzania this summer on two potential projects regarding biodiesel generation and LEED-certified green building. Interested parties should contact Jeff Dahm (jdahm@eswusa.org) to express interest in serving as a project manager by Febraury 9, 2009. The following information will be then be requested:·
Contact information · CV/ resume · Submittal of SEED Program application Please read below for project background, job description, and other details. OverviewThe ESW chapter at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN, has partnered with the Dodoma Christian Medical Center (DCMC) and Dodoma Tanzania Health Development (DTHD) Inc. on possible projects involving biodiesel generation, and green building. The DCMC mission is to provide accessible and sustainable quality health care through both community-based and a referral/specialized health delivery system, in collaboration with other stakeholders and in line with government policies. DCMC is serving as a medical and dental leadership model in Central Tanzania by providing: · A restorative dental clinic and training program· A Reproductive and Child Health Clinic · Outreach through rural dispensaries · Emphasis on community health and prevention programs · Intercultural medical and dental exchange· For the future with plans for a 150 bed hospital with specialty services General Job Description-Oversee and coordinate all project activities as described in Project Background including coordinating work of external organizations, identifying and helping to solve problems, and communicating and documenting progress
-Supervise and delegate project tasks to undergraduate and/or graduate student volunteers
-Conduct sourcing of project materials, supplies, and consultants needed for development of technical solutions as necessary Job Location: Dodoma, Tanzania
Duration: From four weeks (June 18, 2009 - July 16, 2009) to eight weeks (June 18, 2009 - August 19, 2009), full-time in country (Tanzania) over the summer + part-time preparing for trip starting March 10, 2009. Funding: Selected graduate student will be eligible for a full SEED volunteer scholarship. Professionals and faculty will be eligible to apply for a travel and housing stipend from the host NGO to help defray out of pocket costs. Project Background: Biodiesel CreationTanzania imports almost all of its oil and is thus extremely vulnerable as a country to changes in the oil market. Tanzania, like all countries, has to find alternatives to importing oil. "Since 1980 foreign oil prospectors have invested more than $293 million searching for oil in Tanzania without success".
The purpose of this project is to create a sustainable biodiesel creation system from Jatropha, an inedible plant local to Tanzania, or another plant oil source. The primary target of this phase of the project would be able to create a solution on the DCMC campus to help power DCMC vehicles and their backup generators. If implemented correctly, this project could save DCMC money that could be invested into providing better health care to the region. Furthermore, if successful at the pilot scale, this project could be scaled up to provide biodiesel to the greater population of Tanzania, helping to transform its energy sector to a renewable homegrown solution. Likewise, the production of biodiesel could provide jobs to Tanzanian farmers and those who process the biodiesel after the SEED volunteers leave. This goal of the first phase of the project (Summer 2009) would be to setup a biodiesel production system by buying oil, methanol and a lye from an outside source and producing 1500 liters of biodiesel a month.
An initial field assessment found that DCMC as an organization that uses about 1250 liters (330 gallons) of diesel fuel every month, which costs about $2,000 a month. DCMC also has sufficient land that could be used to farm Jatropha or another plant substance to provide oil. Alternatively, DCMC could hire a farmer to provide the Jatropha. If DCMC were to create its own biodiesel, several new jobs would be created to support the local economy and thousands of dollars spent on energy needs could be diverted to funding the health care needs of the area. Required Skills / Experience· Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field· Minimum 1 year of project management experience· Relevant overseas experience· Ability to oversee and direct undergraduate student volunteers on specific project objectives· Ability to coordinate between DCMC workers and volunteers, Tanzanian businesses and officials, and student volunteers· Working knowledge of biodiesel generation from plant oils· Hands on experience in construction of biodiesel generation systems Project Background: LEED Building HospitalLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a voluntary accreditation to ensure that buildings are built in the most non-invasive, environmental friendly way as possible. LEED was started by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) in the United States, however it has spread internationally to many countries. DCMC is planning on making its hospital one of the first, if not the first, LEED accredited buildings in all of Africa. DCMC is planning on starting construction on a 150 bed hospital in early 2009. This project would involve working with the design and construction teams at DCMC to make sure they are building to LEED standards. Documentation of successful completion of LEED credits is essential for obtaining actual credit points. This project will help ensure that DCMC is building in an environmentally friendly manner and work through the submittal process for LEED much quicker while promoting the advancement of green building in Africa. Required Skills / Experience· Bachelor's degree in engineering of related field· Minimum 1 year of project management experience· Relevant overseas experience· Ability to oversee and direct undergraduate student volunteers on specific project objectives· Ability to coordinate between DCMC workers and volunteers, Tanzanian businesses and officials, and student volunteers· Applicant must be a "LEED Accredited Professional" as according to the US Green Building Council. · Experience in construction of LEED certified buildings

Enjoy!
Best, Holly M. Justice, Engineering Career Counselor

2009-01-27T11:01:00.002-05:00

This year marks FactSet's 30th anniversary. Over the past 30 years, markets have changed, but FactSet's innovative spirit and commitment to developing valuable products has continued to produce some of the best solutions available. Join us in looking back at the people and events that shaped our company.
Multimedia Timeline
FactSet Values

Winter news
At FactSet, education is a lifelong process We offer training, an Employee Development Program, and CFA bonuses.
FactSet Boston and headquarters get room to grow We are expanding to better serve our growing client base.
Reflecting on a rewarding 2008 In 2008, we were recognized for the extras that make us so special.
In tough economy, FactSet grows 26 % Find out how we continue to grow.
FactSet celebrates three decades of innovations Share in the history.
FactSetters get in the holiday spirit See photos from the event!

Join the FactSet LinkedIn network
Become a fan of FactSet on Facebook
Best,
Holly M. Justice, Engineering Career Counselor

2009-01-22T14:50:00.003-05:00

Upstate New York Biocareer Connection

Wondering what Upstate NY has to offer in the field of bioscience?

WHAT:
A chance for jobseekers and bioscience related companies in
Upstate NY to connect with one another, share their expectations
and opportunities, network and form business relationships, and
increase awareness of what type of bioscience careers exist in
this area.

Learn from experienced professionals during these panels:
- Everything you need to know about finding a job in the life sciences
- Alternative careers in the life sciences
- Entrepreneurship and the bioscience vision for tomorrow

WHEN:
Wednesday March 25, 2009
From 3-7pm
Panels 4-7pm

WHERE:
Clarion Hotel
1 Sheraton Drive
Ithaca, NY

REGISTER TO ATTEND:
If you are interested in being an attendee, please visit
www.tompco.net/wfny/attendee.htm to register.

Best,
Holly M. Justice - Engineering Career Counselor

2009-01-16T09:08:00.002-05:00

Dear U.S. Citizen Engineers

In regards to Applying to General Dynamics Electric Boat. I recieved this email today, which may be of interest to you.

"The purpose of this e-mail is to provide some clarification in the
application process for Electric Boat based upon a conversation that I had
earlier today with a UB student.

For your on-line application, be sure to update your profile to include the
summer internship with the requisition number (08-2777) below if you wish
to be considered for a position. If you applied last fall (before this
requisition request came on line), you will need to open your profile and
add this requisition number to your application. You may include up to
five requisition numbers at any one time.

Applications are continually being reviewed and consideration for summer
internships is being accomplished as applications are received. The
closing date for this requisition is March 6, 2009. I will be attending
the Career Fair on March 3rd. In the mean time if you have any
questions, please do not hesiate to call me at 860-433-6053, or Mike
Glienke at 860-433-4769.

Additionally, I was at a college recruitment meeting today. Electric Boat
is looking to hire approximately 250 Full-time Engineers during 2009 (this is in
addition to the internship listed below). If you know of anyone graduating
this spring and are interested in a job opportunity at Electric Boat, please
have them contact me or check out our webpage at www.gdeb.com. Electric
Boat is also listed on Monster.com.

Good luck!

Sincerely,

Walter Guth
UB Graduate, class of 1985
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

SUMMER INTERNSHIP:
There is a new internship posting on our web page for summer internships. I have
included the information below. To apply, go to www.gdeb.com and look up
requisition number 08-2777. Remember that all applicants must apply
on-line and submit a profile/resume electronically.

Job Title Engineering Summer Intern

Job Description Engineering Interns will assist engineers in checking
calculations, reviewing and preparing technical documents,
resolving shipyard problems and other engineering activities
across the Engineering, Programs, VIRGINIA, Quality and
Materials organizations. Applicants should be able to
communicate well, both orally and in writing.

Required To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria:
Education/Training ~Currently an enrolled college student, at least 18 years of
age, and a US citizen
~Satisfactory completion of their freshman year in a degreed
engineering discipline
~Currently have an academic standing in the upper half of their
class

Experience

Unique/Additional Must be available to work for at least eight (8) consecutive
Requirements weeks between May 10, 2009 and September 11, 2009.

Good luck,

Walter Guth
Shock Vehicle Test Programs
Mechanical Design and Engineering
Electric Boat Corporation

-Holly M. Justice - Engineering Career Counselor

2009-01-15T13:42:00.004-05:00

For International Students -

NACE International Student Virtual Career Fair - NOW OPEN
View employers at: http://asp.symplicity.com/nacelinkvcf/

I am pleased that NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) is working to assist international students in some way but I am disappointed in the number of employers who have chosen to participate this year. At this point, there are 14 companies listed, which is significantly down from last year.

I know that many UB International students are seeking full-time employment in the U.S. This career fair is not designed to assist you with that search. See below:

"Who May participate?"
International students currently studying in the United States attending NACE-member colleges and universities who:
- Wish to return to their home country for full-time or internship opportunities,
- Are currently pursuing one-year Optional Practical Training (OPT) opportunities in the United States, and/or
- Are currently pursuing summer Curricular Practical Training (CPT) internships in the United States

I wish you the best in your search.
Holly M. Justice - Engineering Career Counselor

2009-01-15T08:52:00.003-05:00

MICROSOFT
College Scholarship Program for the 2009-2010 School Year

http://www.microsoft.com/college/ss_overview.mspx

Program Overview Microsoft College scholarships are designed to encourage students to pursue studies in computer science and related technical disciplines. Students will be awarded scholarships in recognition of their passion for software, academic excellence, and ability to make a difference in the software industry.
Microsoft is excited to be offering scholarships for the 2009–2010 academic year. Applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2009.

At Microsoft, we want to encourage students from groups currently under-represented in the field of computer science to pursue technical degrees. While all candidates who meet the criteria for eligibility described below may apply, a large majority of our scholarships will be awarded to female students, under-represented minority students or students with disabilities. Minority applicants must be a member of one of the following groups under-represented in the software field: African American, Hispanic or Native American. Microsoft will review all applications and select final candidates on the basis of eligibility, quality of application, displayed interest in the software industry, commitment to leadership and financial need. We will target announcing scholarship recipients by March 20, 2009.
What are the provisions of the award? Scholarships are awarded, full or partial amounts, to recipients for the 2009-2010 academic year. Full tuition scholarships will cover tuition for the 2009-2010 academic year as posted by the financial aid office at your college or university. Microsoft will make payments to the designated school, and they’re not transferable to other academic institutions. Funds are to be used for tuition only and may not be used for other costs on the recipient's bursar bill. All recipients of the scholarship will be required to apply for, and complete if offered, a salaried summer internship of 12 weeks or more at Microsoft Corporation in Redmond, Washington. Microsoft reserves the right not to offer a position to the scholarship winner if an appropriate match cannot be found. What are the criteria for scholarship eligibility?Students must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at a college or university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico at the time the application is submitted. Students must be enrolled full-time and making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline, such as math or physics, with a demonstrated interest in computer science. The student must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 4.0, or a 4.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 5.0.
What is required to apply? A completed application includes five items: your résumé, transcript, essay questions, letter of referral, and confirmation of your online application to the Microsoft Summer Internship program. All items must be mailed to the address below and postmarked by February 1, 2009 to receive full consideration. An application is considered ineligible if all parts are not received. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all pieces are received by Microsoft by the deadline.
Résumé - Enclose a copy of your résumé that includes your e-mail address, campus address and phone number, student ID number, permanent address and phone number, major and expected graduation date.
Transcript - Enclose a copy of your current academic transcript.
Essay Questions - Use one page to answer all four of the following essay questions (not one page per question).
· Describe how you demonstrate your passion for technology outside the classroom.
· Describe the toughest technical problem you've worked on, how you addressed the problem, your role in reaching the outcome, if it was team-based, and the final outcome.
· Describe a situation which demonstrates initiative and your willingness to go above and beyond.
· Describe how you are currently funding your college education.

Gender/Ethnicity/Disability (optional) - Please note your gender, ethnicity or disability on the page with your essay questions if you would like that information to be considered with your application.

Letter of referral - Enclose a letter of referral from a faculty member or an academic advisor who knows your work.

Confirmation of Online Application to the Microsoft Internship Program - Apply online at http://www.microsoft.com/college for a summer internship and print out a confirmation page showing you have done so. This printed confirmation must be included in your mailed application materials.

Please send your completed application postmarked by February 1 2009 to: Microsoft Scholarship Program Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052-8303

Good Luck!
Holly M. Justice - Engineering Career Counselor

2009 Summer Internships with Central Hudson

2009-01-13T09:18:00.007-05:00

A prestigious, 12-week summer-long opportunity for undergraduate students majoring in

· Civil Engineering

· Mechanical Engineering
· Electrical Engineering
· Supply Chain

· Finance
· Mathematics

· Accounting

· Economics

Limited to only the top applicants

Work…

Gain valuable, real world experience working shoulder-to-shoulder with top professionals of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation – a leader in the dynamic, rapidly evolving energy utility industry.

Live…

Free housing (meals not included) on the scenic campus of Marist College on the banks of the majestic Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, NY

Play…

In your free time, enjoy the use of Central Hudson’s nearby lakefront recreation and picnic area, plus hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, golf, tennis, historical sites, museums and much, much more. All that New York City has to offer is within an easy reach as well: just a quick commuter railroad ride away.

…all this, and you get paid a competitive salary too!

Apply online at our website:
http://www.centralhudson.com/
At Employment tab, click on Internship Program

Application deadline is: Friday, February 20, 2008
For more information contact us at: humanresources@cenhud.com

This employer does Not consider those with temporary work authorization.

InfoTech Niagara Shadow Days

2009-01-09T09:07:00.005-05:00

InfoTech Niagara Shadow Days are going well. They had a great networking event last night in cooperation with the Buffalo Niagara Partnership. Check out their site for upcoming networking events in March and April.
- Holly, Engineering Career Counselor

Opportunities during break!

2009-01-06T09:20:00.004-05:00

Happy Holidays – Happy New Year!

Classes Resume Monday January 12, 2009

GREAT OPPORTUNITIES OVER WINTER BREAK
to explore careers and meet people!

Career Conversations …in NYC January 6, 2008 6:00pm-8:00pm
Road Trips to the Real World (East Coast) January 5 – January 13th
InfoTech Niagara –Job Shadow Event (Buffalo, NY) January 8th or January 9th (especially for Computer Science majors!)

COMPETITIONS & SCHOLARSHIPS
to work on over break:

NASA application
FAA Design Competition
Information Assurance Scholarship Program (IASP)
Fellowship – National Network For Environmental Management Studies (NNEMS)

DETAILS

Career Conversations …in NYC January 6, 2009 6:00pm-8:00pm
Union League Club, 38th East 37th Street, Manhattan, New York
Make the most of your winter break! Career Conversations: A Student-Alumni Career Networking Night is designed to link established UB alumni with current UB students and
recent graduates who are interested in launching their careers in the metro New York area.
The event facilitates informal discussions, networking and career information gathering. A
variety of career fields will be represented. (A more specific list of attendees will be available
prior to the event in the BullsEye system.)

You must pre-register to attend this event by completing the registration form at www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/careerconv. There is no cost to attend. Any questions can be directed to Megan Pendergast in the Career Services office at mrp6@buffalo.edu or 716-645-2232 x114.

Road Trips to the Real World (East Coast) January 5 – January 13, 2009
http://www.eace.org/committees/roadtrips/studentinfo.html for all details
Through the "Road Trips to the Real World" Program, students visit employers to learn first
hand about career fields, network with employees, and explore internship and job
opportunities! The site visits are FREE! You will only need to provide your own
transportation. You will also be on your own for meals unless otherwise noted.
Just a few of the company’s participating: McCann Erickson (the world’s largest and most
globally experienced advertising agency), Shawmut Design and Construction, Philadelphia
Eagles, National Security Agency, FBI and many more.

InfoTech Niagara (Buffalo, NY) January 8th or January 9th
www.infotechniagara.org/

Western New York’s leading IT Professional Association, infoTech Niagara, brings you our
fourth annual winter intersession IT Shadowing Program. We are currently in the process of
identifying local companies/IT professionals who are willing to allow students to shadow an IT
staff member throughout the day on either January 8 or 9, 2009. We have chosen the
intersession so you are able to spend the entire day to get a more complete view of a day-in
the-life without disrupting your coursework. Last year, there were 47 shadowing experiences.
The website to request a shadowing experience is ready! As of Wednesday December 3, 2008
afternoon, there were 22 opportunities listed with 9 different companies, and we are getting
more opportunities all the time, so check back occasionally to see if there is something in
which you are interested. In fact, we just spoke with a local bank who is going to list 9 more
opportunities. We expect at least 50+ to be posted by the end of December. Don’t see what
you want yet, sign up and stop come back to the site in a few days to check.

Since this program is open to all students from infoTech Niagara member schools, there are
many more students than companies; therefore, we are only allowing students to participate
in one shadow day (unless the supply outweighs the demand). Steps to participate:
Visit the Shadow Day link at http://www.infotechniagara.org/ and complete the application,
which includes submitting a resume. (First three resumes submitted to “hot” shadowing sites
are submitted to the companies for selection).
Wait to get an email from one of the infoTech Niagara (ITN) Student Committee Members
about your assigned shadow day. It is a first-come, first-served system, also based on field of
interest and company requirements. Some of the companies are involved in the selection
process, some are not.
Prepare for that day: research the company, prepare questions for the professionals you
shadow. We will provide a guide when we inform you of your assigned shadow company.
Shadow!
Send a professional thank you letter to all those at the company who let you interview and
shadow them.
Promptly complete the evaluation we send you.
Ready, set, go!

NASA APPLICATION
The NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program is a nationwide mentored internship
program for science, engineering and mathematics students. NASA USRP provides hands-on
mentored research and development experiences at NASA centers and research facilities. The
NASA USRP application system is a simple and completely electronic process and is accessed
through the USRP website. Application Deadlines Summer 2009 Session Session starts in
June - Now Accepting Applications Application deadline: January 23, 2009

Application Process
1. Application: Complete the electronic application process.
2. Resumes: You will upload a .pdf of your resumes into the system.
3. Transcript: You must upload a .pdf of a transcript for each school/institution listed on your application. We will accept an unofficial copy as long as your name appears on the transcript.
4. Letters of Recommendation: The application will use an automated process for gathering letters of reference. Only one letter of reference will be required.
5. Applications must be received by deadline: midnight COB CST.

FAA DESIGN COMPETITION
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is continuing to offer a Design Competition for
Universities for the 2008 – 2009 academic year and has added a new design category.
The Competition challenges individual students or teams of students (undergraduates and
graduates) from U.S. colleges and universities, working under the mentorship of a faculty
advisor, to address challenges in four broad areas: Airport Operations and Maintenance,
Runway Safety/Runway Incursions, Environmental Interactions of Airports and the new
category, Airport Management and Planning. Students must have a faculty advisor. Cash
prizes are given to first, second and third place winners in each category. The first place
winners will present their design solutions at the American Association of Airport Executives
June 2009 Meeting in Philadelphia, Pa.

Competition guidelines and full details are available at:
http://www.faa.gov/runwaysafety/design_competition.htm

Student and faculty participants in last year’s Competition overwhelmingly found
participation in the Competition to be a valuable educational experience. Many cited the
ability to actively address real-world issues and to deal with airport operators and other
practicing professionals as meaningful aspects. Participants can engage in the Competition in
many ways – for example as part of a design class, independent study, or a student
professional society project.

INFORMATION ASSURANCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (IASP)
IASP is a great opportunity for U.S. citizen students interested in Information Assurance
to get:

a full ride to grad school (or their final two years of college),
a paid internship at a defense or intelligence agency (like NSA, CIA or Secret Service) between your first and second year in the program and
a guaranteed job with a defense or intelligence agency after graduation.

Details about IASP:
http://www.cse.buffalo.edu/~cpc5/#[[Information%20Assurance%20Scholarship%20Program

Types of degrees that have the best shot at winning one of these scholarships
http://www.cse.buffalo.edu/~cpc5/#[[IASP%20Degrees]]UB is now accepting IASP
applications until Feb 1, 2009. The application is extensive so you will want to start it at least
a month ahead of the deadline. We have a scholarship winner at UB who is very willing to
assist others in the application process. Let me know if you would like to speak with him.
(email hjustice@buffalo.edu )

FELLOWSHIP – NATIONAL NETWORK FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT STUDIES (nneMS)
EPA established the National Network for Environmental Management Studies (NNEMS) in
1986 to foster a growing interest among higher education students in environmental careers.
The NNEMS program is a comprehensive fellowship program that provides undergraduate
and graduate students an opportunity to participate in a fellowship project that is directly
related to their field of study.

The application packets must be postmarked on or before the date of the deadline.
The deadline for the 2009 program is Tuesday, February 2, 2009.

Complete details about the NNEMS program are provided in the NNEMS Catalog for 2009
[PDF, 4.5 MB, 98 pages, about PDF]. Portions of the information provided in the catalog are
available online at this site, including:2009 Research ProjectsA matrix provides a list of
projects available in 2009, grouped by category. Detailed descriptions of each of the
fellowships offered in 2009 are available online, including an overview of the project, list of
project goals, and final product to be developed for the project; information about the EPA
office sponsoring the project; the location and duration of the project; and the desired
educational level of the student.How to ApplyReview a summary of the application procedures
and eligibility requirements and download blank application forms.Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQs)Review a list of questions asked by applicants in previous years.

Best,
Holly

Webcasts for YOU!

2009-01-05T11:25:00.002-05:00

Dear CS majors,

Watch these informative webcasts from Microsoft anytime!

Happy Holidays!

Best,
Holly

Virtual Campus Connection: Get Your Resume Noticed
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM Pacific
Event ID: 1032389515
Presented by: Janelle Godfrey
Replay URL:
https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/msevents/view?id=1032389515&role=attend&pw=F33GFBHW3

Meet the Company
Date: Monday, November 03, 2008
Time: 3:00 PM Pacific
Event ID: 1032394501
Presented by: Greg Peszek
Replay URL:
https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/msevents/view?id=1032394501&role=attend&pw=EFGA234

How to Survive the Technical Interview
Date: Monday, November 03, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM Pacific
Event ID: 1032394499
Presented by: Fiona Fung
Replay URL:
https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/msevents/view?id=1032394499&role=attend&pw=FFFGFB65

A multitude of Engineering majors and fields

2008-10-16T13:22:00.006-04:00

Engineers investigate the most basic problems facing humanity: food, clothing, shelter, transportation and communication. Engineers are team members who put abstract scientific discoveries into practical applications. Engineers are innovators who take a fresh look at science and technology in order to apply old knowledge to finding feasible solutions to new human problems. Since engineers are trained in diverse subjects and work in a variety of fields, challenges abound for anyone who is scientifically oriented and mathematically inclined. An engineering education will open many doors to technical and creative challenges.
Being employed in such a challenging position starts with a college degree, received after four or five years of a program at an accredited school of engineering. A college education at an engineering school requires preparation at the high school level, of usually at least Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry, and Chemistry and Physics.
An engineering schedule is considered more difficult than a liberal arts schedule. This is due to the number of classes taken at a time and to the problem oriented nature of the coursework. An engineering student will take five or six such courses each term, whereas a student in liberal arts will take four or five courses each term with very little problem-solving content.
The most popular disciplines of engineering study are also the oldest: civil, chemical, electrical, and mechanical. There is a variety of specialties available within any one discipline. But there is also much overlap between the disciplines, as this diagram shows.

There are presently many more employment openings for engineering graduates than for the liberal arts graduates. This trend will continue in many engineering fields. Career opportunities in creative and challenging areas will be more and more available to those who have the required technical background.

The Previous Information from The Society of Women Engineers

Outline Your Undergrad Experience

2008-10-16T12:44:00.002-04:00

Studies have shown that if you write down your goals you are much more likely to actually accomplish them. Well writing down your goals is one thing, but the next step is how do you get there? You need a plan! You can simply write a list of things you need to do to reach that goal or even create a timeline. The following is a basic timeline to follow throughout your 4 years of undergraduate study. Are you a junior or senior? Don't worry! It is never too late to start organizing what you want to be accomplishing!

Freshman Year:

Consider college as preparation for your life.
Get to know yourself!
“Three things are very hard: steel, a diamond and to know one’s self.” – Ben Franklin
Enroll in core courses with assistance from your advisors.
Make a tentative selection of a major. Is engineering for you?
Learn about resources available on Campus.
Take UBE 101 University Experience course.
Participate in Campus Activities.
Take UBE 202, Career Planning course.
Begin to consider possible career choices.
Get to know faculty, counselors, and administrators. Make the effort!
Start your RESUME! It is an ongoing process. It is easier to make little adjustments than start from scratch your senior year!
Summer vacation:
Obtain work experience to develop interpersonal skills, help finance your education, and build responsible work habits

Sophomore Year:

Complete intro courses in your prospective major.
Begin self-assessment, by identifying your interests, strengths, skills, abilities, and values.
Take advantage of career counseling.
Start developing short and long term goals. (decide if you're going to want or need to go to graduate school directly after graduating)
Learn about the world of work and explore occupations using FOCUS, a free web-based career guidance program, on Bullseye.
Research occupations: training needed, demand for jobs, alternatives, etc.
Use the "Meet a Mentor" program and conduct information interviewing on your own.
After selecting an occupational area, finalize an appropriate major.
Take UBE 202 Career Planning course (if you did not take during freshman year).
Summer vacation:
Gain exposure to the world of work through employment or volunteer experience. Utilize these experiences to further develop your work-related skills and improve your self-confidence.

Junior Year:

Study your major in-depth with several courses in your chosen career field.
Join organizations in your chosen field.
Gain relevant experience through an internship or co-operative educational experience.
Check your attitude toward your major/career; see a career counselor.
Continue to get to know faculty, counselors, and administrators. (You will need them for letters of reference)
Take electives in other areas to enhance your qualifications. Learn additional computer and foreign language skills.
Begin to investigate the role of graduate and professional school in your chosen career field, and plan your application timeline. Attend the graduate school fair in the fall.
Start taking on leadership roles! clubs, organizations, research, teaching assistant, etc.
Summer vacation:
-Secure employment or an internship related to your career goals. Use this experience to evaluate your career decision.
-Take your standardized tests for graduate and professional school admissions! (if needed)

Senior Year:

Start asking for letters of reference in early fall semester.
Complete the course requirements in your major.
Plan your job search.
Attend Career Services' workshops to brush up on job search skills, including resumes, cover letters, interviews, and job search strategies.
Conduct a thorough job search campaign.
Take advantage of On-Campus Interviewing and attend Employer Group Information Sessions, if applicable.
Discuss opportunities with faculty and counselors.
Develop a timetable for your career development after graduation.

Throughout your years continue to come up with goals and work towards achieving them whether they are large or small.

GOODLUCK!

WELCOME!!

2008-10-16T11:36:00.003-04:00

WELCOME to the Engineering Experience Blog!!!

We will be periodically posting information on rising issues that Engineering students and those entering or searching for an Engineering career might face. If you have a topic suggestion or you just can't seem to find any information on here that you are looking for, send us a message and we'd be glad to help you find an answer to any question you may have. Or check out the list of helpful books and blogs that we have provided for you. If we haven't answered your question, maybe they have!
Hopefully you find this blog insightful and helpful, and goodluck in all of your future engineering endeavors!

P.S.- if you need a resume or cover letter critiqued, or have any specific questions on graduate school or career choices, you may want to come into the Career Services office in 259 Capen Hall on North Campus, for Quick Questions (M-F 8:30-4:30 pm), or stop by or call (645-2232) to set up an appointment with a career counselor.