WHAT IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS?Every successful leader has a personal story and unique advice to offer. We asked four women who have established themselves within their given field, to share their personal beliefs on leadership. Read below to learn more.

I have been very fortunate to have worked with and for smart, dedicated women who have taken an interest in my professional development and given me room to grow. It is important to stay motivated and to prove yourself again with every new opportunity. You should approach each assignment and task never knowing when or where you will create the impression that will follow you and will be passed on to others. It could be your grace under pressure in a single passing moment or it could be your consistent fairness and honesty in the way you regularly conduct yourself. It is also important to remember that all of us are more than our jobs or our careers – for ourselves, but also in how we look at and treat others. Peri Horowitz ’96, Director of Special Compliance & Policy Assurance, NYC Campaign Finance Board

I think motivation breeds success.  I am lucky to work for someone I fully believe in and am deeply committed to the goals of his administration.  I wake up each day excited to charge ahead – and have a hard time resting until the job is done.  No matter what field you choose to work in, think carefully about for whom you want to work and the types of qualities that they recognize and reward.  I think, in large part, I’ve achieved as much as I have because of how much I enjoy my work environment.  Alaina Gilligo’00, Chief of Staff, Office of Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer

Listening to people has played a key role in my success. Managing people is challenging, but managing staff that live in different time zones, is an even greater challenge. I had to learn each country’s commerce laws and adjust to the different cultural norms and communication styles. The way I navigated through this challenge was by meeting with my stakeholders and getting their perspective on the services we were delivering so when I implemented significant changes they were well received. I worked very hard to understand what worked well and what needed to be improved. Strong communication skills are important because it makes your people feel valued and heard. But above all remember, nothing in life comes easy. Do what you love most.  Listen to your inner voice, it will never steer you wrong. Expect to work hard and stay focused.Elaine Hatzis, Parent’11, Director of Global Enterprise Services, National Grid

I've been working in fundraising for thirteen years, and I think the most crucial tool that has helped me advance strategically (given my goals) in my...

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Career Connections

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PHONE NUMBER: 212 854-2033EMAIL: ocd@barnard.edu

STAFFRobert Earl, Jr.Director

Alexandra Nestoras Senior Associate Director

Won Kang Associate Director / Student Employment

Rachel TannenbaumAssociate Director

Valerie ChowProgram Director / Internship Programs & Civic Engagement

Purnima TaylorProgram Director / Employer Relations & Campus Recruitment

Sarah NoelAlumnae Counselor

Katherine Hendry Assistant Director

Lindsey AllenAssistant to the Director

Hiraida Crespo Office Assistant

Bruce RossAdministrative Assistant

Genise Reid Student Employment Assistant

Nancy Ferro Recruiting Program Assistant

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LIBRARY RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT:

GOING TO THE TOPBY: Carol A. Gallagher, Ph.D.

What does it take to make it to the top in today's corporate world? Gallagher shows that the same qualities top male managers have--a desire to win, an ability to learn the complex unwritten rules of an organization, the emulation of role models--are absolutely essential for women, too.

Available in the Career Development Library, 2nd floor of Elliott Hall!

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TEN TIPS FOR WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP

1. Don't wait for success to happen. Women often make the mistake of thinking "somebody else is going to recognize their brilliance and either promote them, or set them up in business," says Nell Merlino, author Stepping Out of Line: Lessons for Women Who Want It Their Way in Life, in Love, and at Work. She explains women should "step out of line" instead of waiting to be recognized—the concept behind her title.

2. Know your leadership style. You must know yourself and your dominant leadership style. Knowing oneself means separating who we are and who we want to be from what the world thinks we are and what it wants us to be. Ask people you trust to tell you your strengths, weaknesses and leadership style.

3. Be bold.  Dare yourself to do more than you think you can, and don’t be shy to let others know what you think and what you have done. You can’t wait for others to encourage you to take on intimidating challenges. 

4. Hone your communication skills. You must be able to communicate in a way that inspires others to help you reach your goals. If you do not inspire others to join you in your mission, you are not leading.

5. Stay focused.  If you set a goal, do not allow yourself to be side-tracked or distracted.  Keep plugging away, persist and don’t take no for an answer.

6. Solve problems. Being confronted with a problem at work can be used as an opportunity to showcase talent.

7. Do not allow yourself to feel like a victim.  No matter how awful your circumstances, take a good hard look at your situation, and determine how you are going to change things.  Overcoming deficiencies, obstacles and plain, bad luck is one of the keys to career success.  Your career experience is not likely to go in a straight line, so the quicker you learn from a situation and formulate a bounce-back plan, the faster you’ll get where you want to go.

8. Build relationships.  Connect with those who have more experience than you and those with less experience as well. Make sure to keep in touch. You never know how you may help one another.

9. On speaking out. Though not rare, it is still uncommon to find women in senior positions of leadership. So when a woman does achieve that status, the spotlight is brightly focused on her every action, good or bad, and her every success or failure. Learning to deal with this level of visibility takes some practice. Don't use it as an excuse to avoid the risks and the tough actions.

10. Being seen is not enough. You must also be heard. Unfortunately, business still pays homage to the male voice. Do not let that silence you! No need to be strident, but it's critical to be heard. So be persistent. It may be a failure of the listener, but the fact remains that not being heard equates to not being followed. And a leader without followers is not a leader.

Sources: High Here: http://www.highere.com/10-tips-for-women-in-leadership/Women in Higher Education: http://www.wihe.com/printBlog.jsp?id=392execSearches: http://blog.execsearches.com/2010/03/19/wise-words-from-women-leaders-a-dozen-tips-for-managing-your-career/ UNC Career Services: http://csc.dept.uncg.edu/students/evaluatejoboffer/IT World: http://www.itworld.com/CIO010401herstory

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PEER CAREER ADVISOR MONTHLY BUZZ

Tip of the Month: Uploading Your Resume to NACElink

It’s April and time for last minute summer internship and job applications. But no fear, NACElink is going strong with new internship and job opportunities posted every day. Here are a couple of tips on submitting resume’s through NACElink.

1. Make sure you upload your resume to NACElink in PDF format!

2. If you find that converting your word document to PDF makes your resume longer than a page, try playing with the margins of your original Word formatted resume in order to convert it to a one page PDF.

3. Proof read your resume before you upload it!!

Source: http://www.givememyremote.com/remote/2007/03/01/just-like-my-resume/

Did You Know?Did you know that in addition to drop-in counseling with the Peer Career Advisors Barnard Career Development has drop in counseling with one of our career counselors every weekday from 12-2? Just walk in anytime between those hours and enjoy a helpful 15 minutes session with a counselor. This is a great way to get some of your burning career-related questions answered!

PEER CAREER ADVISORS:

DROP-IN HOURS

Peer Career AdvisorsMonday - Friday10 AM - 5 PM

Tamara Briner

Lindiwe Gararirimo

Lily Icangelo

Ellen Liu

Jenny Lyumbdova

Dilruba Parveen

Jacqueline (Jackie) Rossiter

Michelle Yip

FEATURED INTERNSHIPS For these and other great opportunities, check out NACElink at www.barnard.edu/cd.

Anderson Productions Ltd. – Media Production Internship. Barnard Alumna seeks a Barnard student to intern for Anderson Productions Ltd., a media and communications consulting company that collaborates with non-profit organizations and NYC government agencies in the production of short films.

HarperCollins Publishers – Advertising and Promotions Intern. The intern will learn to create some simple promotional jobs, be mentored in interior design on occasion by a design director, be invited to sit in on certain projects such as the creation of e-books to enhance the intern’s experience. Qualifications: knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

EMI Music North America – Summer Intern. EMI Music North America is looking for enthusiastic, motivated interns for our Summer 2011 Internship Program. EMI has internships available in several departments.

Fendi North America – Summer Intern. Fendi is looking for interns to join the Fendi team for the summer of 2011. Internships are available in the following areas: Merchandising, Operations, Account Executive, HR, PR/Marketing, Accounts Payable, Architecture, Logistics/Supply Chain, Visual Merchandising, and Accounting.

Harlem School of the Arts – Intern. The Harlem School of the Arts, a non-profit, community-based school of the arts that offers instruction in dance, music, theater and the visual arts, has an immediate need for unpaid interns in the Visual Arts, Dance, Music, Theatre and Development Departments.

Espirit – Summer Intern. Esprit, one of the largest international retailers in the world, has recently re-launched in the US. Interns can expect to be fully engaged in a hands-on experience working with some of the industry’s top talent. Both summer and fall positions available in: Architecture, Finance, HR, IT, and Licensing.

El Museo del Barrio – Web Production Intern. Under the supervision of the webmaster, the web production intern will assist with the of the museum’s website, www.elmuseo.org. The web production intern will acquire the fundamentals of web-production, which includes the use of basic HTML and Photoshop, in addition to learning to how to use a web-based Content Management System, specifically Drupal.

RCB Capital – Corporate Banking Summer Associate. The Corporate Banking team is looking to add an associate who will be responsible for structuring, execution, administration, and management of bank debt to the client base and optimizing the use of the Bank’s balance sheet in connection with Capital Markets/ Investment Banking/Sales & Trading relationship goals.

Muse Film and Television – Non-Profit Film Internship. MUSE Film and Television (www.musefilm.org), a non-profit organization that produces films on art and culture, is looking for an intern for the Summer of 2011. The internship would be a great opportunity for students looking to learn more about non-profit work in the arts, including fundraising, event planning and the executive production aspect of films.

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LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP?

In addition to NACElink, you have access to Internships.com and Internships-USA.com, two online resources with hundreds of different internships organized by industry and state. For information on how to access both databases, log into NACElink and look under the Announcement-Internship Resources, on the home page.

INFORMATION: NACElink

INTERNSHIP GRANTS & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Summer 2011 Alumnae & Donor Sponsored Internship Grant ProgramBarnard College offers funding for unpaid internships through alumnae and donor sponsored grants. The maximum award is $2000 for the summer and college-subsidized summer housing may be available to grantees interning in the New York City area. The online grant application will be available via the Career Development website in mid-March. NO late or incomplete applications will be accepted. INFORMATION: http://www.barnard.edu/cdAPPLICATION: Visit NACElink APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, 4/6 at 11:59PM

Barnard Reach Out Saturday, 4/16 and Sunday, 4/17The Civic Engagement Fellows invite you to participate in a weekend of community service with the Barnard Reach Out program on April 16th and 17th! INFORMATION: www.barnard.edu/nyccep.

Tow Foundation Special Professional Opportunities FundWould you like to attend professional development conferences or join professional associations? If so, apply for a grant from the Tow Foundation Special Professional Opportunities Fund! Applications are accepted on a rolling basis so apply as soon as possible. INFORMATION: http://www.barnard.edu/cd/students/jobs/conferences E-mail internshipgrants@barnard.edu Call Barnard Career Development at 212-854-2033

SPECIAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY Phyllis Chesler Organization – Summer and Fall Interns. Phyllis Chesler, Ph.D is an Emerita Professor of Psychology and Women's Studies at City University of New York and is an author, psychotherapist and an expert courtroom witness. Work with Dr. Chesler on a variety of different projects, including a feminist photo and literary archive, a book on the rights of Muslim women and dissidents, and social media projects!

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GET VOLUNTEER AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT-RELATED INTERNSHIP AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN YOUR E-MAIL!

Please go to http://tinyurl.com/nycceplistserv to sign up for the Barnard College New York City Civic Engagement Program e-mail listserv. You will receive weekly announcements of newly posted civic engagement-related opportunities.

RACHEL’S CORNERA PARTICULARLY TOUGH INTERVIEW QUESTION

There are a number of challenging questions that you can encounter during the interview process. Some may stump you and leave you speechless. Others can expose a qualification you may lack. For one question in particular, you may find yourself revealing unsolicited and inappropriate information which may ultimately cost you the job. What is the question, you ask?

“Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years?”

See below for the common answer-faux pas you want to avoid while responding:

“I want to have your job in five years.”Avoid making the interviewer feel like you want to replace her. If you strive to be in her position, it’s best to explain the type of position she holds and her overall function within the organization as your long-term goal.

“I want to learn how to cook and play the guitar.”In most cases, your employer wants to hear about your professional goals, not personal ones. If the things you are trying to accomplish won’t benefit the employer in any way, it’s best to leave them out of your answer.

“I want to pursue a PhD full time.”Candidates commonly make the mistake of revealing that they want the job “just for now.” Be careful not to over disclose if you plan on making a short-term commitment to the position and organization.

“I don’t know.”Employers ask this question because they want to ensure that you are motivated and that you share the goals of the company and the position. If you have nothing to say, the employer may think you lack drive or self knowledge and will not be an asset to their organization.

Source: “Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years?” www.wetfeet.com/Experienced-Hire/Getting-hired/Articles/Where-Do-You-See-Yourself-in-5-Years-.aspx

WHAT IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS? con’t from p.1

...career is the strong network of women mentors in my field whom I've been assembling since my time as an sophomore work-study student. This group includes women older and younger than I, from my first boss to a former intern to current colleagues and the woman who has the job that I covet long-term. But we all share a passion for non-profit work, as well as a sincere appreciation for work-life balance and personal integrity. I've made use of the collective and individual experiences and knowledge of these women at nearly every step of my career, including job searches, negotiations, ethical quandries, and problem-solving. This, ladies, is my secret weapon!Jessica Wells-Hasan '00, Director of Development & External Affairs, Girls Write Now

April 1, 2011

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INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHT:

By Mia Neustein ‘11

Through the IFSA-Butler study abroad program in Lima, Peru, I volunteered with La Casa de Panchita (LCP), an organization dedicated to training women to become domestic workers.  I co-taught cooking classes twice weekly to groups of 5 to 25 women aged 18 and up.  I also helped plan the menu, with special attention to choosing inexpensive, nutritious vegetarian dishes.  My favorite part was sitting down with all the women to eat the lunch we had just prepared.  LCP has many projects and is great at accommodating their numerous international volunteers.  The position was unpaid and I had a lot of flexibility in arranging my schedule.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

Take advantage of the opportunity to build you career development skills. Attend one or all of the workshops. For more information log-in to NACElink at www.barnard.edu/cd.

Leadership Week April 4th– April 7th

85 Broads is a global network of 20,000 trailblazing women who are inspired, empowered, and connected. Our campus clubs provide a forum for our undergraduate and graduate school members to develop and hone their leadership skills. With this in mind, 85 Broads @ CU brings all Columbia women Leadership Week! On each day of Leadership Week, you will receive a short, easy-to-read e-mail with great advice and insight on the following leadership topics: Career, Social, Financial, Physical and Community wellbeing.

E-MAIL: 85BroadsCU@gmail.com to sign up for Leadership Week e-mails!

Join the FBI, one of the most important law enforcement, investigative, and national security organizations in the world..

By joining the FBI, you will be part of an extraordinary mission to protect and defend the United States, to contribute to the nation's homeland security and the intelligence community, to uphold and enforce criminal laws, and to provide leadership and criminal justice services to federal, state, municipal, and international agencies and partners.

INFORMATION SESSION: Monday 4/4 at 5:30 PM BCD Library

INFORMATION: Visit NACELink at www.barnard.edu/cd

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Crafting a Cover Letter and ResumeBCD Seminar Room Friday, 4/1 at 3:30 PM Monday, 4/4 at 11:00 AM Tuesday, 4/12 at 10:00 AM Wednesday, 4/20 at 12:00 PM Thursday, 4/28 at 4:00 PM Friday, 5/6 at 11:30 AM

Job & Internship SearchBCD Seminar Room Friday, 4/1 at 10:30 AMTuesday, 4/5 at 12:00 PM Thursday, 4/14 at 4:00 PM Monday, 4/18 at 11:30 AMWednesday, 4/27 at 1:00 PM Friday, 5/6 at 10:00 AM

Mastering the InterviewBCD Seminar RoomWednesday, 4/13 at 12:00 PM Tuesday, 4/26 at 3:30 PM

The Ins & Outs of NetworkingBCD Seminar Room Friday, 4/8 at 2:30 PM Thursday, 4/21 at 11:00 AM Monday, 5/2 at 1:30 PM

EMPLOYER FOCUS

85 BROADS PRESENTS LEADERSHIP WEEK

APRIL CALENDAR

Job and Internship SearchFriday, 4/1 at 10:30 AMTuesday, 4/5 at 12:00 PM Thursday, 4/14 at 4:00 PM Monday, 4/18 at 11:30 AMWednesday, 4/27 at 1:00 PMBCD Seminar Room Maximize your job and internship search by learning to use Career Development resources, networking opportunities and more.

Summer 2011 Internship Grant Application WorkshopFriday, 4/1 at 1:00 PMMonday, 4/4 at 3:00 PMBCD Seminar Room Overview of the Summer 2011 Alumnae & Donor Internship Grant Program application process. Includes review of application and submission process and helpful hints on writing a successful application.

Crafting a Cover Letter and ResumeFriday, 4/1 at 3:30 PM Monday, 4/4 at 11:00 AM Tuesday, 4/12 at 10:00 AM Wednesday, 4/20 at 12:00 PM Thursday, 4/28 at 4:00 PMBCD Seminar Room Learn the basics of writing a resume and cover letter that helps you stand out in the job market.

Info Session: FBIMonday, 4/4 at 5:30 PM BCD Seminar Room

Info Session: YouDevise, Inc. Tuesday, 4/5 at 5:30 PM BCD LibraryCome find out information about opportunities with youDevise, helping clients to transform the old ways of doing business, in order to create new value, increase performance and operate more efficiently.

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They Did It, So Can YouTuesday, 4/5 at 6:00 PMStudent Dining Room, Diana CenterStudents will have the opportunity to meet Barnard alumnae who have established themselves in the field of computer technology; working for Google, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Apple!

The Ins & Outs of NetworkingFriday, 4/8 at 2:30 PM Thursday, 4/21 at 11:00 AMBCD Seminar RoomFind out how to tap into the professional contacts you already have and those you have yet to meet.

Careers and Coffee: Women in Finance Monday, 4/11 at 5:30 PM Judith Shapiro Room, Diana CenterMeet with Barnard Alumnae who currently work in the banking and consulting world. Hear first hand how they got their start and maintained their career. Gain insight on the profession, hear tips, learn about mistakes to avoid, and get questions answered from Barnard women in the field today.

America Reads Tutor MeetingTuesday, 4/12 at 4:30 PMWednesday, 4/13 at 5:00 PMThursday, 4/14 at 12:30 PM Friday, 4/15 at 12:00 PMBCD Seminar Room During the meeting tutors will give updates regarding their site placements, and end of year wrap-up procedures together with other housekeeping items will be discussed.

Tabling Event: NYPD Cadet CorpsThursday, 4/14 at 10:00 AM Main Level, Diana CenterThe NYPD Cadet Corps is an apprenticeship which offers benefits, varied work assignments, and unlimited opportunities.

Info Session: Groupon Wednesday, 4/20 at 5:30 PMBCD LibraryCome learn more about Groupon editorial openings. Recruiters will be happy to field general job-hunting questions as well.

Mastering the InterviewWednesday, 4/20 at 5:30 PM BCD LibraryGetting ready for a job interview? Learn how to answer questions, ask the right questions and make yourself shine.

Info Session: GrouponWednesday, 4/13 at 12:00 PM Tuesday, 4/26 at 3:30 PMBCD Seminar Room Amanda Nyren, editorial recruiter, will be on campus looking for fresh talent to join their full-time, in-house editorial team in Chicago. They will offer tips and answer questions with regard to general job-hunting.

DROP-IN HOURS

Career CounselorsMonday - Friday12 PM - 2 PM

Peer Career AdvisorsMonday - Friday10 AM - 5 PM