BRUnet Alumni Career Connections
Database of more than 8,000 Brown alumni who have volunteered to help students and alumni learn about specific career options through informational interviews.  To register, go to Alumni Relations website:
http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Alumni/

Brown Brown University Student Employer Connection
Online source with crucial information about on-campus recruiting, job postings, and contact information for employers. Go to Career Services webpage and click on “Brown .”  Contact Cathy Crevier at 863-3474 if you need assistance.

Career Conversations Career Conversations with Brown Graduate Alums
Lecture series in which graduate alumni share thoughts on career choices, the job search and life after Brown.  Check upcoming events on the Career Services calendar.
http://www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Career_Planning/expmonthcal.htm

Career Fairs Opportunities to speak with representatives from a wide variety of employers.
    Sept. 26:  Banking /Consulting Career Fair        12:00-4:00pm
    Sept. 28:  General Career Fair                             12:00-4:00pm
    Oct. 4:  Technical Career Fair                             1:30-4:30pm
All at Sayles Hall.
See tips for Career Fairs at http://www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Career_Planning/careerresources/tipcareerfairstrat.htm

Career Resources Career Resources Link on Career Services website.  Link to helpful tip sheets, resources by career fields, advice on resumes, cover letters and getting hired, salary averages, internships, and much more.  Click on “Career Resources” link on Career Services website, or go to http://www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Career_Planning/careerresources/careerresources1.shtml

Counseling & Appointments Appointments available to discuss your non-academic or academic job search, for resume or CV critique, to practice interview techniques, or to discuss other issues.  To schedule a half-hour appointment, call 863-3376.
Walk-in Hours for Graduate Students:
    Monday, 4:00-5:00pm
    Wednesday, 10:00-11:00pm
    Thursday, 2:00-3:00pm
Walk-in hours are on a first-come, first served basis.

 
Dossier Service Collection of letters and credentials which students and alumni may need to support applications for employment.  A dossier may include letters of recommendation, current CV or resume, dissertation abstract, syllabi, list of Brown University courses taken.  Information and forms at Career Services, or on the Career Services website at http://www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Career_Planning/dossierand

Experience.com Career information website with job and internship listings.  Targeted at current undergraduates and recent graduates looking for entry-level positions.  Click on “experience” link on Career Services website.

Informational Interviews Strategy for career exploration and networking.  Find out about career options by meeting with a Brown alumnus/a in your field of interest.  See tips on Career Services website.  Also see BRUnet via Alumni Relations website.  http://www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Career_Planning/careerresources/tipinformationinterviewing.htm
 
Library Career Services Library
Books, magazines, and electronic media to help explore career options.  Located in Room 107, Pembroke Hall.  Open
    Monday-Tuesday, 9:00 am-7:00 pm
    Wednesday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Practice Interviews Opportunity to practice interview skills.  Make an appointment with Career Services to do a mock interview with a counselor.  Interview workshops are held throughout the year.  Call 863-3376.

Resume Selective presentation of skills and experience tailored to fit a specific job application.  Ideally one page in length.  Not a short CV (curriculum vitae).  See “AM/SM/PhD Resumes” binder in the Career Services Library, or talk to a counselor.  Resume workshops are also held throughout the year.

Self-Assessment Means to identify your interests in order to explore career fields.  The Strong Interest Inventory and the FOCUS II are both self-administered interest assessments available through Career Services.  See website for web self-assessment tools , or talk to a counselor.

last updated September 2000
 

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