Monday, May 10, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
a sample resume
Hi everyone, I'm posting some sample resumes for you guys. Model your resumes after these.
John Applicant
123 Main St. New York, New York 12345
John.Applicant@email.com
Education
ABC College, Sarasota Station, NY, May 2009
Bachelor of Science Candidate
Major: Anthropology; Minor: Classics
Relevant Experience
Campus Representative- Apple Inc., Sarasota Station, NY
02/2009 - Present
• Plan and execute numerous marketing campaigns per month
• Work with campus bookstore to drive sales of Apple products
• Host demo tables and educational workshops
• Act as a resource for existing and perspective Apple customers
Summer Marketing Intern, National Sculpture Society, New York, NY
05/2008 - 08/2008
• Assist with planning, installation and de-installation of exhibitions
• Develop bi-monthly news bulletin
• Design web pages publicizing events
• Create online slide shows of organizations events
• Prepare instruction manual for staff members on how to create online slideshows and basic template for web page
• Assist in all other administrative duties of the office
Resident Assistant, Residential Life, Sarasota Station, NY
09/2008 - Present
• Ensure safety and management of residential building
• Act as support network for incoming freshman and other residents
• Plan and execute community building programs
• RA of the Month Award (November 2008)
• RA of the Semester Award (December 2008)
Assistant, Career Services, ABC College, Sarasota Station, NY
09/2007 - Present
• Contacting alumni to update career information
• Updating internship database via phone an email
• Publicizing office events via Facebook
• Scheduling appointments and assisting students register and find information
• Assisting in all other administrative duties
Additional Experience
Web Designer, UJIMA, ABC College, Sarasota Station, NY
01/2007 - 05/2008
• Development and maintenance of club's website (publicize events via website)
• Plan club programs including guest speakers and dinners
• Direct main-stage fashion show
Respect Matters Campaign, ABC College, Sarasota Station, NY
01/2007 - 05/2008
• Develop campus-wide campaign promoting diversity efforts on campus
• Peer advisor to two leadership focused groups for incoming freshman and sophomore leaders and facilitated group meetings
• Co- collaborate with other student groups to sponsor diversity-focused programs and reactive to bias events on campus
• Brainstorming and implementing initiatives to be proactive
Student Government Association, ABC College, Sarasota Station, NY
01/2007 - 12/2007
• Elected by student body to serve as representative in student senate to oversee schools clubs, organizations and student led initiatives
• Interview and recommend candidates for Student Government positions
Technical Skills
Software - MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Dreamweaver, In Design and Flash, Apple: iLife Suite
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Boredom - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
There are three types of boredom, all of which involve problems of engagement of attention. These include times when we are prevented from engaging in something, when we are forced to engage in some unwanted activity, or when we are simply unable, for no apparent reason, to maintain engagement in any activity or spectacle.[6] Boredom proneness is a tendency to experience boredom of all types. This is typically assessed by the Boredom Proneness Scale.[7] Consistent with the definition provided above, recent research has found that boredom proneness is clearly and consistently associated with failures of attention.[8] Boredom and boredom proneness are both theoretically and empirically linked to depression and depressive symptoms.[9][10][11] Nonetheless, boredom proneness has been found to be as strongly correlated with attentional lapses as with depression.[9] Although boredom is often viewed as a trivial and mild irritant, proneness to boredom has been linked to a very diverse range of possible psychological, physical, educational, and social problems."
Monday, April 5, 2010
job / career planning opportunities for the summer
Youth Ready Chicago – Summer 2010 Job Opportunities
Sign up for Summer Jobs - Part-Time and Full Time Work Available
The Youth Ready Chicago program will provide summer employment for about 19,000 youths between the ages of 14 and 24.
The jobs will include 2,000 full and part-time positions with the City of Chicago and its sister agencies; 3,900 jobs with the Chicago Park District; 1,700 jobs with the Chicago Public Schools system and 4,300 jobs with After School Matters, as well as positions with the city’s private sector, not-for-profit and community organization partners.
Youth Ready Chicago Hotline
Hotline: Call 311 for more information on Youth Ready
Chicago
Application Deadline:
Here is the Link for more information on Summer Jobs and Employers:
http://www.youthreadychicago.org/
Teens … Not sure what you want to do this summer? Looking for some guidance with career explorations and Post Secondary plans? Why not check out the nearest Youth Ready Chicago Career Development Center?
What is the Youth Ready Chicago Career Development Center? Youth Ready Chicago Career Development Centers offer youth workforce development programs focused on career awareness, exploration, preparation and job placement for young people ages 14-24.
| Region | Agency | Address | Phone |
| 1 | Center on Halsted | 3656 N. Halsted Chicago, IL 60613 | 773-472-6469 |
| 2 | TBA | | |
| 3 | Sinai Community Institute Inc. | 2653 W. Ogden Ave Chicago, IL 60608 | 773-257-6936 |
| 4 | Central States SER-Jobs for Progress | 3948 W. 26th Street Suite #213 Chicago, IL 60623 | 773-542-9030 |
| 5 | Catholic Bishop of Chicago-St. Sabina Employment Resource Center | 7909 S. Racine Ave Chicago, IL 60620 | 773--783-3760 |
| 6 | Phalanx Family Services | 10325-29 S. Halsted Chicago, IL 60628 | 773-779-1086 |
How do I find out more? Contact any of the centers listed above for details or go to:
www.youthreadychicago.org
Monday, March 29, 2010
Seniors take note of this: College Smart Fair at UIC, April 23-24
Briefly:
Illinois Student Assistance Commission’s - College Smart Fair
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is pleased to announce its partnership with Fifth Third Bank to present the College Smart Fair, April 23-24, at the University of Illinois Chicago Student Center East. The two-day event is part of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Money Smart Week®, April 17-24, which provides free financial classes to consumers throughout Chicago and the state.
Hosted by the UIC Office of the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, the College Smart Fair will offer high school seniors the opportunity to receive guidance in navigating the financial aid system; assistance reviewing financial aid award letters and understanding payment responsibilities; and workshops addressing a number of college-related topics and panel discussions regarding paying for college.
Participants will have access to presenters from all aspects of the college experience including College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program representatives, Illinois Student Assistance Corps representatives and representatives from Fifth Third Bank, in addition to financial aid and student account representatives from Illinois colleges.
The ISAC College Smart Fair presented by Fifth Third Bank will include the following components as they relate to how to pay for college in Illinois:
University Student Finance Expo
Student Financial Aid and Student Account representatives from Illinois universities and community colleges
Workshops
Paying for college, understanding the total cost of education
Understanding the financial aid process and financial fitness
Parent break-out sessions
Answering questions for students with special needs
Panel Discussions
Student Ambassadors who are currently attending college and know the process
Illinois Youth Saves and Money Smart Kids entering college
University Student Finance professionals
Parents who have children currently attending college and have been through the process
For more information about Money Smart Week or the ISAC College Smart Fair presented by Fifth Third Bank, visit www.collegezone.com/moneysmart.
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Sunday, March 28, 2010
Free movie! "Secret of Kells"
teenagers.
The movie will be projected on Wednesday, March 31st at 3pm at Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State Street, Chicago IL 60106.
For more information, please visit Gene Siskel Film Center www.siskelfilmcenter.org

It should be an excellent animated film and it's free! Please check it out. Invite friends, and let's show our interest in good cinema. Please e-mail Gene Siskel Film Center asap if you're planning to attend (e-mail address is on the included flier).
I hope you're having a wonderful spring break!