July 7, 2020

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
New! Getting Hired Roundtable: Working in NYC Government
Last week we heard from alumni speakers who spoke about their roles and securing employment within local government:

  • Jason G. Loughran, EMPA '16, Executive Director, Special Projects, NYC Department of Veterans'​ Services
  • Amoy Barnes, MPA '16, Staten Island Borough Director NYC DOE Transition and College Access Center
  • Conrad J. Cantor, MPA '15, Education Analyst, NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission

Missed it? Check out the video recording .
New! Mentors Added to the Professionals in Residence Program

The Marxe Dean's Advisory Board in conjunction with Marxe Career Services is pleased to offer the Professionals in Residence program which provides current graduate students the opportunity to speak with an experienced professional in their field of interest. Students will have a virtual or phone meeting to learn about the professional's career trajectory and to receive advice and feedback on career goals. Request to meet with a mentor

New mentors for Summer 2020 include:

Janet Dewart Bell, EMPA '99
Communications Strategist and Management Consultant
Field: Communications and Consulting

Yoshimi Muto, MS Industrial and Labor Relations '91
Senior Human Resources Business Partner, The World Bank 
Field: International Affairs, Human Resources

Michael Lewan, BBA Public Administration, '72
Government Relations Consultant (Washington, DC)
Field: Government Relations
New! July 2020 Student Spotlight with Charles Anderson, Executive MPA ’21

Director of Community Affairs for the NYS Assembly, Charles Anderson, tells us about his role in service of the Office of Assemblymember Deborah J. Glick, his Marxe Executive MPA experience, and what keeps him driven in his career in government. Read the full interview
New! Upskilling: A CUNY Bridge to Jobs Resource

Upskilling means developing new skills specifically for gaining employment. In the economic aftermath of COVID-19, use this page as a resource to get access to the guidance and skills that employers need, and to learn about some great careers that will still be in high demand in the next few years. With Upskilling you can sign up for FREE online courses on the skills employers want, including data analytics, digital literacy, and more. Get started
FEATURED OPPORTUNITIES
New! Virtual Student Federal Service | The U.S. Department of State | Part-Time Virtual Internships | Apply by July 31!

The Virtual Student Federal Service offers 2,200 positions with 50 federal agencies. VSFS offers unique mentoring and exposure to job opportunities within the U.S. government. Learn more  about the projects offered for 2020 through 2021. To apply to their top three projects, students must log on to  USAJOBS , create an account,  build a resume , write a statement of interest, and upload a transcript. For more information about how to apply, click  here .

All applicants must be U.S. citizens in student status at a university in the U.S. or abroad. Open to undergrad through Ph.D candidates taking classes full or part-time, in-person or online. Apply
Tonight! Apply for Open Civil Service Exams by the Deadline: Tonight, Tuesday, July 7th at 11:59 pm EST!

Civil Service law requires that candidates for most New York City jobs take and pass a competitive civil service exam before they can be hired to become permanent employees. These exams assess a candidate’s qualifications for a particular Civil Service title. Before applying for an exam, you should conduct a thorough review of the official Notice of Examination (NOE), which describes the duties of the job and provides the qualification requirements, test description, filing period, expected exam date(s) and other relevant information about the exam. Apply for open exams closing tonight!
Executives on Campus - 2020-2021 Academic Year-Long Mentoring Program | Apply by 9/2

The program connects Baruch students with professionals who help them develop their networking, interviewing, and other business etiquette skills to make them competitive in today's job market. EOC mentors are experienced executives (including many Baruch alumni) who volunteer their time to support, counsel, and serve as role models for mentees, including helping them define and achieve their career goals.
 Learn more about the program and application process here .
MARXE CAREER SERVICES PROFESSIONAL EVENTS
Wednesday! Civil Service 101 Information Session with NYC Department of Administrative Services (DCAS) | Wednesday, July 8, 2020, 1:00 - 2:00 pm EST

Want to work for a NYC government agency? The City of New York has more than 80 agencies with 300,000 employees and hires for almost every type of occupation. Most NYC government jobs are part of the competitive class, which requires permanent appointment through taking and passing a competitive civil service exam. Learn everything you need to know about applying for NYC government jobs and becoming a civil servant. Pre-register here
Thursday! Marxe Alumni Career Chat with Marielsie Avila, MPA '07, Senior Trade Policy Advisor, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) | Thursday, July 9, 2020, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

Marxe Career Services offers a series of career chats with one alumnus/a from the Marxe School in order to provide current students with an opportunity to speak in depth about a professional's career trajectory, current role and to receive career advice.
The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) has been hiring! Visit https://www.usajobs.gov and put in relevant keywords with the agency name. The alumna will talk about upcoming and recent openings.​ Register here
OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS
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New! Green Careers | GreenHomeNYC | Tuesday, July 7, 2020, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |   Register
New! LinkedIn Build Your Brand | CUNY | Wednesday, July 8, 2020, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM |   Register
Virtual Resumepalooza  | College of Staten Island | Thursday, July 9, 2020, 1:00 - 4:00 PM | Regist er
New! Move Your Career Forward: A Two-Part Virtual Job Hunt Intensive | FindSpark | Wednesday, July 15, 2020, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM |   Register
Virtual Social Impact Networking Happy Hour | Careers for Social Impact | Thursday, July 16, 2020, 8:00 - 9:15 PM |   Register
New! Federal Service: Navigating Applications and Landing your First Job | Women's Foreign Policy Group | Thursday, July 16, 2020 |   Register for $10
New! DHS is Hiring - Individuals with Disabilities | Department of Homeland Security  | Tuesday, July 21, 2020, 2:00 - 4:00 PM | Regist er
HireNewYork Virtual Alumni Career Fair | Hire Talent | Wednesday, July 22, 2020, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |   Register
New! Corporate Social Responsibility Spotlight (Online Panel & Networking) | Be Social Change | Wednesday, July 22, 2020, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM |   Register for $5
New! Transitions and Taking a Leap: Switching Sectors and Leveraging your Contacts | Women's Foreign Policy Group | Monday, August 10, 2020 |   Register for $10
Recruiter’s Inside Tips on Resumes, Interviews and the Job Search | Brooklyn College Career Event | Tuesday, August 18, 2020, 5:30 - 7:00 PM | Register
New! DHS is Hiring - Students and Recent Graduates | Department of Homeland Security  | Wednesday, September 23, 2020, 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Regist er