J A N UA R Y 14–16, 2016

SophoMORE ConnectionsDiscovering careers through the alumni network.

Colgate University

Sophomore Guide

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CAREER CLUSTER SCHEDULE 4

KEYNOTE SPEAKER 6

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 7

INTERNSHIPS, RESEARCH & FELLOWSHIPS 9

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Sponsored by: Career Services, Alumni Relations, the 2018 Class Council,

Office of the Provost and Dean of the Faculty, and Institutional Advancement.

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Time Description Location9:00 a.m. Residence Halls open for SophoMORE Connections

5:00-8:00 p.m. Student Registration Only check-in once for the entire program.

O’Connor Campus Center (COOP)

5:30-6:45 p.m. Dinner Sponsored by the 2018 Class Council.

O’Connor Campus Center (COOP)

7:00 p.m. SophoMORE Connections 101 Hear from staff and a panel of young alumni on how to make the most of the SophoMORE Connections experience.

300 Olin,Love Auditorium

Friday, January 15

8:00-9:00 a.m. BreakfastAvailable at two locations.

Chapel Garden or Ho Atrium

8:00-9:00 a.m. LinkedIn™ Photo Booth Ho Atrium

8:00-10:00 a.m. Student Registration Only check-in once for the entire program.

Ho Atrium

Colgate and Your Career: Build your core skills for seeking summer experiences. Sessions are sdfsdfdsfdsfdsfdsfdsfdsfsdfsdfco-led by alumni/faculty panelists. (Choose one seminar per time slot)

9:00-9:30 a.m. Networking 101Learn the basics of networking and connecting virtually.

300 Olin

Interviewing SkillsDevelop tips for making a great impression.

101 Ho

Off-Campus StudyDiscuss how to maximize your off-campus experience to help your career development.

207 Lathrop

9:45-10:30 a.m. Networking 201Networking is a life-long skill. Learn how to navigate in-person networking. Get prepped for tonight’s reception!

101 Ho

Searching for an Internship and Summer Opportunities through Colgate Discuss how to find an internship; discover the many options available through Colgate to assist you.

300 Olin

Targeting RésumésIncrease your résumé’s competitiveness by customizing your document for different internships.

207 Lathrop

Building a LinkedIn™ ProfileLearn what to do and what not to do when creating your profile.

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To be respectful of the panelists, all sessions will start and end promptly at their scheduled times. Please do not leave sessions or the keynote early.

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Time Description Location10:45-11:30 a.m. Networking 201

Networking is a life-long skill. Learn how to navigate in-person networking. Get prepped for tonight’s reception!

101 Ho

Searching for an Internship and Summer Opportunities through Colgate Discuss how to find an internship; discover the many options available through Colgate to assist you.

300 Olin

Faculty Advising PanelFind out the best ways to connect with faculty for advising, research, and life-long connections.

207 Lathrop

Building a LinkedIn™ ProfileLearn what to do and what not to do when creating your profile.

238 Ho

12:00-1:45 p.m. SophoMORE Connections Luncheon Featuring keynote speaker Sian-Pierre Regis ‘06.

Huntington Gymnasium

2:00-5:00 p.m. Career Clusters: Introducing the Industries Led by alumni, these 45-minute sessions held at 2:00 p.m., 3:05 p.m. and 4:10 p.m. will overview the 17 featured career clusters, and what it takes to thrive in each. Coffee and snacks served at 3:50 p.m. Scheduled times for specific clusters can be found on page 4.

5:00-6:00 p.m. Student Registration Only check-in once for the entire program.

Hall of Presidents

5:30-6:30 p.m. Learning to Network Reception During this fun, structured reception with alumni and our student presenters, you’ll practice your new skills while getting to know our panelists. Light refreshments provided.

Hall of Presidents

6:30-7:45 p.m. Dinner by Holy Smoke BBQ Alumni and students are encouraged to continue conversations from earlier in the day.

Huntington Gymnasium

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Friday, January 15 Continued from previous page

10:00 a.m. Breakfast Donovan’s Pub

10:30-11:45 a.m. Student Summer Expo Over 45 select juniors and seniors will speak about their summer internship, research, and service experiences. Learn the ins and outs of how Colgate students land opportunities.

Hall of Presidents

12:00-1:00 p.m. ..Breakout Sessions over lunch by the Hamilton Eatery . Sessions are co-led by alumni panelists (Pick one that pertains to you.)

National Fellowships and Scholarships 129A OlinGraduate School - When, why and how to attend 304 OlinInternship and Job Search for LGBTQ students 302 OlinInternational Job Search 129 OlinJob Search for Students of Color 103 OlinThe Student-Athlete Experience 328 OlinWorking for a Start-Up 104A OlinHelp! I don’t know what I want to do! 301 Olin

12:00-1:00 p.m. LinkedIn™ Photo Booth available Olin Lobby

1:05-3:30 p.m. Career Clusters: Breaking into the Industries Join the panelists to dive into the Career Clusters in greater detail during these hour-long sessions at 1:05 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. Learn strategies for pursuing your summer options. Coffee and snacks served at 2:05 p.m. Scheduled times for individual clusters can be found on page 5.

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Friday, January 15 Choose three 45-minute sessions.

Career Cluster* 2:00 PM 3:05 PM 4:10 PM

Arts Auction houses, performing arts, and studio arts 408 Lathrop 408 Lathrop 408 Lathrop

Business Development Operations, sales, and strategy 301 Olin 301 Olin 301 Olin

Communications Advertising, brand management, public relations, and writing

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Computing/Technology Apps, engineering, programming/software, tech support, and web design

103 Olin 103 Olin 103 Olin

Consulting Environmental, management, marketing, operations and strategy 238 Ho 238 Ho 238 Ho

Education K-12 teaching, education administration

304 Lawrence

304 Lawrence

304 Lawrence

Entertainment/MediaFilm, journalism, social media, and television

320 Lawrence

320 Lawrence

320 Lawrence

EntrepreneurshipFounders, start-ups, and business development 207 Lathrop 207 Lathrop 207 Lathrop

Financial Services Asset management, investment banking, private equity sales & trading

101 Ho 101 Ho 101 Ho

Government/Public Service Local, state, and federal government 310 Lathrop 310 Lathrop 310 Lathrop

Health/Health Care Administration, human medicine, and public health 328 Olin 328 Olin 328 Olin

Law/Legal General and specialized attorneys 308 Lathrop 308 Lathrop 308 Lathrop

Marketing/Market Research Marketing, consumer research

206 Lawrence

206 Lawrence

206 Lawrence

Nonprofit/Common Good Advocacy, policy development, social entrepreneurship, and social services

27 Persson 27 Persson 27 Persson

Real Estate Commercial and residential real estate, construction management, and consulting

20 Lawrence 20 Lawrence 20 Lawrence

Scientific Research Astronomy/physics, biology, chemistry, pharmaceutical 129 Olin 129 Olin 129 Olin

Sustainability/Environment Conservation, energy, environmental consulting, law, and sustainability

212 Lathrop 212 Lathrop 212 Lathrop

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*Panels are a sample of the paths available in these clusters. Unfortunately, all careers within clusters could not be represented. Our career advisors are excited to discuss your options with you.

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*Panels are a sample of the paths available in these clusters. Unfortunately, all careers within clusters could not be represented. Our career advisors are excited to discuss other options with you.

Saturday, January 16 Choose two 1-hour sessions.

Career Cluster* 1:05 PM 2:15 PM

Arts Auction houses, performing arts, and studio arts 408 Lathrop 408 Lathrop

Business Development Operations, sales, and strategy 301 Olin 301 Olin

Communications Advertising, brand management, public relations, and writing 105 Lawrence 105 Lawrence

Computing/Technology Apps, engineering, programming/software, tech support, and web design

103 Olin 103 Olin

Consulting Environmental, management, marketing, operations and strategy 238 Ho 238 Ho

Education K-12 teaching, education administration 304 Lawrence 304 Lawrence

Entertainment/MediaFilm, journalism, social media, and television 320 Lawrence 320 Lawrence

EntrepreneurshipFounders, start-ups, and business development 207 Lathrop 207 Lathrop

Financial Services Asset management, investment banking, private equity sales & trading

101 Ho 101 Ho

Government/Public Service Local, state, and federal government 310 Lathrop 310 Lathrop

Health/Health Care Administration, human medicine, and public health 328 Olin 328 Olin

Law/Legal General and specialized attorneys 308 Lathrop 308 Lathrop

Marketing/Market Research Marketing, consumer research 206 Lawrence 206 Lawrence

Nonprofit/Common Good Advocacy, policy development, social entrepreneurship, and social services

27 Persson 27 Persson

Real Estate Commercial and residential real estate, construction management, and consulting

20 Lawrence 20 Lawrence

Scientific Research Astronomy/physics, biology, chemistry, pharmaceutical 129 Olin 129 Olin

Sustainability/Environment Conservation, energy, environmental consulting, law, and sustainability

212 Lathrop 212 Lathrop

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An award-winning journalist, on-camera personality, and cultural critic with infectious energy and an undying love for both pop-culture and social responsibility, Sian-Pierre has appeared on nearly every major network (CNN, HLN, MTV, BET, CBS), and held on-camera interviews with celebrities like Ryan Seacrest, Jennifer Lopez, Pharrell Williams, Taylor Swift, Khloe Kardashian, Christina Aguilera, Nicki Minaj, Nelly Furtado, PSY, Gloria Estefan, and more.

In 2012, SP co-hosted the Coca-Cola Red Carpet at the “2012 American Music Awards”. During his career, he also created “YOU(th) VOTE!”, BET’s multi-platform voting initiative in 2008, acted as on-camera talent for MTV.com’s ACT website, and has contributed to prestigious outlets including Wired, Men’s Journal, Boston Magazine, Ebony and UrbanDaddy.com.

He is the Founder and Editor In Chief of Swagger, an online cultural magazine for millennials, with over 1.5 million Facebook fans and press from Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine, ELLE, and more.

“Everyday, I’m Hustlin”

Sian-Pierre Regis ’06 Pop-Culture/Millennial Issues Contributor at HLN, Founder of Swagger

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Frequently Asked Questions What is SophoMORE Connections about?

Q: What is this program about?A: Sophomore year is a time of big decisions — major selection, off-campus study options, and internship planning. This program is designed to help you think about these topics in consultation with our best resources — Colgate alumni, faculty, and Career Services staff — when it is most important in your Colgate career.

Q: What if I do not know what I want to do?A: You are in good company! Most attendees have told us they are not sure about their career path.

Q: Who is attending?A: Over 425 sophomores, 45 juniors and seniors, 125 alumni, and Colgate faculty and staff.

What about the weekend itself?Q: How do I find out which alumni are attending? A: Bios for all alumni participants are posted at colgate.edu/sophomoreconnections in the online program book.

Q: What should I bring with me to the events? A: Bring your name tag, a notebook, pen, your printed guide, and questions for panelists.

Q: How do I win one of the $4,000 internship grants? Who can win?A: You must attend and sign into 1) at least one Friday career cluster panel, 2) the networking reception Friday night, and 3) at least one Saturday cluster panel to be entered to win one of the grants. Any student who has met those three criteria will be automatically entered and winners will be announced the first week of school. Winners must secure an internship or research project to receive the grant.

Q: How should I dress for SophoMORE Connections?A: The dress for all daytime events is business casual — looking relaxed, yet neat and pulled together. Jeans, wrinkled or ripped clothing, attire that is overly revealing, and sneakers will appear less professional. Here are some basic guidelines to follow. In case you are wondering about the do’s and dont’s of work place attire, we will cover this in Thursday’s session.

For men: For women:Tops: Collared shirts or a sweater. Tops: Collared shirts, sweaters, or blouses.

Pants: Khaki, corduroy, twill, wool, or cotton. Pants: Khaki, corduroy, twill, wool, or cotton.

Footwear: Dress shoes/boots. Skirts & dresses: Approximately knee length or longer.

Accessories: Belt and socks match. Footwear: Dress shoes/boots.

For transgender individuals: Choose to follow professional dress standard recommendations above or androgynous professional dress, which trends toward masculine attire.

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Q: What’s the difference between Friday and Saturday clusters? Should I attend both days’ panels?A: Friday’s clusters are designed to provide a broad introduction to paths within each panel. Saturday’s clusters will highlight strategies for pursuing internships within these fields, and dig into panelists’ career paths. We highly recommend you attend both days’ panels. Internship grant eligibility will depend on your participation both days.

Q: Which clusters should I choose?A: Pick three different panels for Friday. Saturday, choose to either dig deeper on your Friday selections or try a new panel. The content panelists cover will differ each day.

After the weekendQ: How do I contact alumni I meet at SophoMORE Connections?A: During SophoMORE Connections, ask specific alumni if you can follow up with them, and write down their contact information. You can also connect with people via LinkedIn™ (links to profiles are in the online bio book), or through iCAN, Colgate’s online alumni network. You can gain access to iCAN by attending a Network or Not Work workshop and have your résumé certified this academic year.

Q: Should I send thank you notes?A: If you connected personally with an alumnus/alumna, it is an appropriate and thoughtful gesture to send a hand-written or electronic thank you note, and then continue to stay in touch.

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Colgate Summer Internships, Research & Fellowships

Career Services’ Grants The following grants were established by our generous alumni and parents to financially support students pursuing unpaid or underpaid opportunities:

• Career Services’ Internship Fund (any unpaid/underpaid internships or research experiences)• Caroline E. Conroy ’10 Endowed Fellowship (internships relating to psychology)• Class of 2015 Endowed Internship (any unpaid/underpaid opportunity)• The Galvin Family Endowed Fellowship (need-based financial support)• John A. Golden ’66 Pre-Law Fellowship (law)• John A. Golden ’66 Pre-Medical Fellowship (human medicine)• Aaron Jacobs ’96 Fund (business or finance)• David M. Jacobstein ’68 and Cara Jacobstein Zimmerman ’97 Fellowship (public policy/law)• The Bernt ’82 and Maria Killingstad Endowed Fellowship (need-based financial support)• Levine-Weinberg Endowed Summer Fellowship (direct service volunteerism)• Milhomme International Internship Program (international business)• Dr. Merrill Miller Endowed Fellowship (health sciences)• Arthur Watson, Jr. ’76 Fund for Career Planning (career exploration)

The deadline for these grants is February 24. To apply, you must have your résumé certified by Career Services this year. You do not have to accept an internship prior to applying. Funding is awarded to students who best articulate the potential value of the proposed experience to their career exploration process and/or advancement of career ambitions. For more information, visit colgate.edu/summerfunding.

Colgate on the Cuyahoga Colgate on the Cuyahoga is an 8- to 10-week paid internship program in Cleveland, Ohio that is designed around challenging internships, establishing alumni connections, and exploring greater Cleveland. All internships include free housing. Register and apply for internships on colgateonthecuyahoga.com. Deadlines are rolling. Please continue to check back as employers add internships throughout the spring. Offers are typically finalized by May 15.

Music & Youth Fellowship The Music & Youth Fellowship is a paid summer opportunity focused on providing music education to under-served youth in inner-city Boston and surrounding areas. Applicants must demonstrate a basic musical knowledge and a strong commitment to community service, youth development, and education. Deadline to apply is Tuesday, March 29.

For more information, visit colgate.edu/summerfunding.

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Summer Undergraduate Research Colgate awards approximately 150 grants to students to pursue summer research projects (for up to 10 weeks) that are closely mentored by a faculty member. Students and faculty from all academic divisions participate. It is also recommended that applicants consult with the faculty member under whom they wish to work if they have further questions. Information about the submission and application processes may be obtained by contacting Karyn Belanger (kgbelanger@colgate.edu) at the Center for Learning, Teaching, and Research or visit colgate.edu/summer for details and the applications.Deadlines: February 4th for Faculty-Initiated Fellowships; February 26th for Student-Initiated Fellowships

Summer Language Scholarships offered by the Lampert Institute The Lampert Institute provides scholarships for students to support intensive summer language study domestically & abroad. Grants support the cost of the language study and/or travel to the program. Priority is given to students on financial aid. Contact Professor Jason Kawall (jkawall@colgate.edu) for more information or visit colgate.edu/lampert.Deadline: February 4

The Lampert Fellowship in Public Affairs The Lampert Fellowships for Summer Research provide students with a stipend to work under the supervision of a Colgate faculty member on topics aligned with the mission of the Institute (i.e., to connect the liberal arts with civic and global affairs). Projects should have the potential to eventually culminate in a senior honors thesis, a core distinction project, or a publishable article. Students will also have the opportunity to present their research at a major scholarly conference. Contact Professor Jason Kawall (jkawall@colgate.edu) for more information or visit colgate.edu/lampert.Deadline: February 14

Upstate Institute The Upstate Institute Summer Field School matches students with regional community, government, or nonprofit organizations in community-based research projects to develop and implement initiatives that bolster organizational capacity and create a positive social, economic, cultural, or environmental impact on the upstate New York region.

Field School Fellows work approximately 35 hours a week for 8–10 weeks. After an application, and interview process, fellows are matched with a project. Past fellow projects and their applications are available at upstate.colgate.edu.Deadline: March 21

Visit Career Services during Quick Questions hours or check out the Summer Funding page on the Career Services website (colgate.edu/summerfunding) for information and application instructions. Advisors are prepared to assist you to seek out internships.

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Learn the Basics with Career Services’ HelpCareer Services is excited to partner with you to explore how to apply your Colgate education to determine your professional passion and to engage in internship searches. Our best work is done through our 1:1 advising. In addition to appointments (30 minutes) and Quick Questions (15 minutes), the tools and online workshops available on the Career Services’ website can help you get started. To schedule an appointment or a Quick Questions slot, please call 315-228-7380.

Center for Learning, Teaching and ResearchThe Center for Learning, Teaching , and Research (CLTR) provides a variety of academic support services to students on campus. We arrange one-on-one consultation about time management and study skills, and one-on-one tutoring in many introductory classes (especially science, math, and economics). We employ a small number of professional tutors and have a close affiliation with the Writing Center. CLTR provides support and training for student-led study groups on campus, and also sponsors student travel to professional conferences.

CAREERadvisorsCareer Advisors can offer support in specific industry areas including:

Career Advisors can help undecided students with career exploration as well as assist with résumé and cover letter reviews, internship searches, interview prep, and much more.

- Government- Health and Wellness- International- Law- Marketing- Non-profit/Common Good- Psychology

- Real Estate- Sales- Science/Research- Sports- Sustainability- Tech/Computer Science

- Arts- Business Services- Communications/Media- Consulting- Engineering- Entrepreneurship- Finance

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More than 80% of all internships and jobs are found through a personal connection, also known as networking. Colgate’s online alumni community, iCAN, offers incredible networking opportunities for students across almost every industry imaginable. Networking contacts can help you to investigate a career field, its opportunities, and strategize how to market yourself for an internship.

Before networking, you need to be prepared and thoughtful about your approach to ensure the conversation is a good use of time for you and your contact. You are required to attend a Network or Not Work clinic and have your résumé certified before receiving access to iCAN. Your eligibility will never expire.

Colgate Professional NetworksColgate Professional Networks provide an opportunity for students and alumni to build valuable relationships within the Colgate community, including with members working in your industries of interest.

Connect with the Colgate network at on-campus programs, immersion trips, regional events, and through our lively LinkedIn™ group. Whether you’re exploring internship options or seeking expert opinions, Colgate’s faithful alumni around the world are ready to help.

Interested in connecting with alumni in the Professional Networks? Contact Jillian Arnault ’10, assistant director of professional networks at jarnault@colgate.edu.

Colgate Premier and naviGATEColgate Premier are exclusive employer partners specifically recruiting Colgate students for internships and jobs. naviGATE is Colgate’s one-stop spot for job and internship postings. naviGATE hosts Colgate Premier, other postings for Colgate students, two databases of internships specifically for liberal arts students (LACN & NIC — found under “Jump To”), and a national database (NACElink). It is the hub of all internship and job opportunities available to Colgate students.

You are already set up with browsing access in naviGATE. Log-in with your Colgate email (username) and student ID (password). Once logged-in, search for opportunities in your area of interest. You must have your résumé certified THIS YEAR to upload your application materials, and use the system to apply to these opportunities, including all Colgate Premier positions. Get started at colgaterecruiting.com.

- Lawyers Association- Marketing, Media, and Communications Network- Real Estate Council- Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Network

- Common Good Network- Consulting Network- Digital Business & Technology Network- Entrepreneur Network- Finance and Banking Network- Health & Wellness Network

Current Professional Networks include:

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Résumé WritingStrong résumés are targeted and focused to bring out a candidate’s key credentials, skills, interests, and accomplishments. The Career Services’ Résumé and Cover Letter Guide takes you step-by-step through creating and developing your résumé into a professional document. Our peer advisers will assist you to fine-tune your résumé and learn to target your document to reflect your strengths and interests.

Cover Letter WritingCover letters are persuasive documents that extrapolate on résumé content to highlight a candidate’s skills, knowledge of the employer, and ability to contribute to the organization. By utilizing the Résumé and Cover Letter Guide alongside the online Cover Letter Workshop, you can learn how to draft and revise a cover letter for any position. Come in for Quick Questions or schedule an appointment for a cover letter critique.

InterviewingAn interview is a two-way conversation to evaluate a candidate’s skills, motivation, goals, and personality for a fit with the position and the employer. The candidate can also assess the employer’s opportunity. If you are unprepared, you will likely make the wrong lasting impression. To learn more about polishing your interviewing skills, schedule an appointment for a mock interview with an adviser. You can also practice your interviewing skills through recording and viewing a real-time virtual mock interview on Career Beam.

Thank You NotesThank you notes are expected by employers and networking contacts as an appropriate method to extend your appreciation for an individual’s time and attention. It is also the strategic way to emphasize your professionalism and differentiate yourself. To learn how or when to craft a note, look at Career Services’ “Thank You Note Guide.”

Visit colgate.edu/careerservices to locate the following guides and resources.

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