Find Your Next Job on an Industry-Focused Job Site

If you think following your passions professionally is an impossible notion reserved only for special types of people or fields, think
again! No matter what skills you have, they can be applicable in every field. Here are some career fields that are experiencing
massive growth and where to find jobs in them!

Are you interested in working towards a more sustainable environment and supporting projects with similar goals? Maybe you’re
searching for a job that will leave a smaller ecological footprint. These job sites should be your first stop for these types of jobs!

environmentaljobs.com -- Comprehensive listing of jobs in environmental fields

greenjobspider.com -- Highly focused search engine that daily indexes green jobs from "pre-approved" (reputable) reliable sources

jobseeker.com -- Comprehensive listing of green, natural resources and environmental opportunities

idealist.org -- Site focuses on issues of interest to nonprofit organizations and job seekers; includes listings for green careers with
not-for-profits

linkedin.com -- A business networking site with a variety of job openings, many associated with green careers

sustainablebusiness.com -- Global news and networking opportunities for sustainable businesses

Does it feel impossible to find a job in the media industry? From marketing to publishing, these sites can get you started on the
difficult search for a career in media.

ed2010.com -- marketing/magazine/publishing in NYC

YouTern.com -- for social media, non-profit and start-up opportunities

mediabistro.com -- media opportunities

Do you dream of making an impact on a local, state, or federal level? Start looking for opportunities where you can start making
your mark on these sites!

studentjobs.gov -- for federal positions

simplyhired.com -- A great job search site that provides a salary tool; for corporate and government

Want to focus your career on social work and psychology? There’s a site for that too!

socialservice.com -- jobs in social work, social service, and mental health. Sign up for job announcement e-mails!

indeed.com -- Search millions of jobs and find access to resume tips and company reviews

socialworkjobbank.com -- A state-of-the-art online job board and career center devoted to helping professional social workers and
employers find the perfect match.

ihiresocialservices.com -- A career site just for social workers. Upload your resume and find tips on interviewing, networking,
resume writing, and more!

socialworkguide.org -- A social work job board updated daily with the most recent job opportunities for social workers in schools,
medical settings, mental health agencies, private practices, and more.

Not looking for a job in any particular field? That’s okay, too! There are plenty of general job search sites where you can find jobs in
a range of fields.

newgradlife.blogspot.com -- Find free help on job search, resumes, interviews, with a great jobs board for new grads

greencareercentral.com -- There is a membership fee but some areas are free; good tips for career direction

jobmonkey.com -- internships, part time, and summer jobs. Just a little off the beaten path.

indeed.com -- Search millions of jobs and find access to resume tips and company reviews

monster.com -- a source for jobs and opportunities as well as hiring and recruiting advice from job experts

internships.com -- opportunities for students

Professional Connections in a Unique Environment: Junior Stephan Steiner’s JCFP Experience

Junior Stephan Steiner got the opportunity to connect with passionate professionals as a Jaggar
Community Fellow at the National Urban League this summer.

As a Marketing and Communications Intern, he researched and created content for NUL’s social media
and covered and promoted events, such as the annual NUL Conference.

Stephan enjoyed that his position enabled him to interact with different departments and meet with
senior staff members and directors. “Within the first week I had the pleasure of setting up meetings with
Senior Directors for Partnership and Advancement, Education and Entrepreneurship as well as have a
one-on-one conversation with the [Senior Vice President] of Housing and Urban Development,” he
recounts. “These opportunities add a unique insight into the way that professionals execute and think in
their field.”

Stephan also appreciated the work environment that flourishes in a socially conscious nonprofit
working in the midst of Wall Street’s financial giants. He says he was inspired by the “the discipline the
people bring to their work and the passion with which they speak of issues that move them. They take
pride in their close-knit community and their ability to strive in high stress environments.”

The blend of National Urban League’s meaningful mission work and the high energy of Wall Street
made this nonprofit the perfect place for Stephan to gain professional experience. “[Interning at] the
National Urban League was one of the best choices I have ever made,” he says.

Adelphi University's Center for Career and Professional Development Honored with Career Development College of Distinction

Adelphi University’s The Center for Career and Professional Development has been honored as a Career Development 
College of Distinction.  

Adelphi is the only college on Long Island to receive the award this year!

The Center for Career and Professional Development offers career advice, individual career counseling, and a multitude 
of accessible programs and training, such as the PREP for Success program, America Reads, as well as Panthers 
with a Purpose and the Jaggar Community Fellows programs, and events like Mock Interview Night and career fairs 
every semester. These programs are designed to help students secure employment opportunities after they graduate.

Adelphi was selected because of these programs and assistance offered by the Center for Career and Professional 
Development. All of their offered programs promote integrated career exploration and various career preparation 
methods. These are core values of career centers selected by the Colleges of Distinction.

Associate Director of Outreach at Colleges of Distinction, Jordyn Harrison says “the support they have for undecided 
students through workshops, courses, assessments, and career counseling” was a major factor in her decision to 
award the honor to the Center for Career and Professional Development.

The Center also works with students to find creative options that align with their interests and goals.

“One thing that stood out to me about Adelphi's Center for Career and Professional Development is their philosophy 
that ‘a student's major decision does not necessarily equal their career decision’,” says Harrison.

The Center for Career and Professional Development is hosting a year of new events and workshops as well as running 
their annual programming. Don’t just visit them in Nexus 225! Follow them on Instagram (@adelphicareers), Twitter 
(@AdelphiCareers), and Facebook (@AdelphiCareerCenter) to find out what’s happening with all of our programs!

What NOT to Wear to a Job Fair

Sometimes it’s difficult to know what to wear to a job fair. Usually, a job fair’s guidelines or invitation will include guidelines or
instructions to dress “business casual” or “business professional.” And while a quick Google search can tell you what those mean,
there are a few things you should never even glance at when you’re picking out an outfit for the event.

1. Jeans

This includes skinny jeans, jeggings, or any other type of variation you may think is acceptable. There is a time and place for jeans
in a professional setting, but at a job fair, they are far too casual. They show a potential employer that you may not take your position
too seriously or that you’re not willing to put the effort in.

2. Sneakers

As comfortable as they may be for a day spent on your feet, they also signal that you aren’t willing to put the effort into even your
outfit. It doesn’t send a good message to employers that are looking for people who care about the quality of their work.

3. Flip flops or casual sandals

This is simply a lazy look. Again, employers will view this as a sign that you don’t put a lot of effort in and are potentially unprepared.

4. T-shirts

Shirts without a collar or graphic t-shirts make employers think you don’t take the event seriously and could potentially not take the
job you do at their company seriously. T-shirts are acceptable for some companies if they have a more casual dress code or
environment but it’s always better to be safe than sorry at a job fair with tons of potential employers from different workplace
environments.

Adelphi University’s Center for Career and Professional Development will be holding their Annual Job and Internship Expo on April
27 from 12-3 p.m. in the University Center. Come into the office in Nexus 225 and pick up a pamphlet on how to dress appropriately
for a job fair beforehand!

Jaggar Community Fellows Profile: Shannon Ramos

Junior Shannon Ramos prepared for her future during her experience as a Jaggar Community Fellow at North Shore University
Hospital.

Working in the Nurse Education Department, Ramos assisted with various administrative tasks, such as assembling educational
materials. She was also able to shadow nurses on different units of the hospital every other week.

Ramos also gained invaluable experience working in a hospital for the first time. “It personally showed me aspects of nursing I had
never seen and has made me extremely excited for my future,” she said.

Ramos also got to form connections with staff members and plans on preserving these relationships far into the future. “[The staff]
truly made me feel special and appreciated for the work I was doing for them,” she says.

She learned how to work in a professional environment and inspiring results of putting in the most of her effort. Ramos strongly
encourages anyone considering applying to the Jaggar Community Fellows Program to go for it! “It was by far the best experience
of my life and has prepared me for my future more than anything I have ever done,” she says.

Jaggar Community Fellows Profile: Julia Persaud

Junior Julia Persaud learned how to cultivate both plants and professional relationships at her Jaggar Community Fellows Program
experience!

Working at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Persaud helped with renewing the science used to combat pests, viruses and bacteria
affecting plants. Instead of using a chemical control, she helped develop new biological solutions to the problems.

Persaud learned a lot about plant diversity, including different types of diseases and growth types. She also learned how to care for
a plant conservatory.

Persaud also learned how to meet and interact with coworkers in a professional setting. She got to visit several gardens and
conservatories and met various gardeners, directors and workers.

These relationships will come in handy later in life, since the work she did in Brooklyn Botanic Garden inspired her to continue. “I am
actually considering [pursuing] work at a garden in the future after I finish my dental degree,” she says.

Persaud encourages keeping an open mind. The learning and networking opportunities are vast. “As a biochemistry student, I did
not know anything about plants,” she says. “I learned so much from everyone and they learned from me as well.”

Persaud gained an inspiring experience that helped her grow professionally.

Hire A Panther Profile: ReginaLena McManus

ReginaLena McManus participated in newsworthy discoveries during her Hire-A-Panther experience.

Working with Dr. Michael D’Emic of the biology department in his paleontology lab, McManus was afforded the opportunity to work on examining and repairing dinosaur fossils. She learned how to “create strong glue for putting bone pieces together, blending two-part clay to fill in major cracks and spaces, and creating new plaster cradles for the prepared bones.”

Her time in the lab taught her about how to apply new skills to a variety of fields, such as paleontology and archaeology.

McManus also learned how to take the initiative and take advantage of opportunities. “I saw Dr. D’Emic’s poster advertising for the position and I took a chance to reach out to ask him about the position and eventually got it,” she says. “It is not something I always would have done and now I know taking chances and reaching out is so important.”

She encourages students new to the program to do the same. “You never know where it will take you,” says McManus.

She continues to work with Dr. D’Emic, who was featured on the news for his findings, in his paleontology lab. During this past summer, McManus was able to enroll in is summer course “Special Topics: Field Paleontology” in Utah. She had the opportunity to work on site to excavate bones and also learned how to prepare track sites. “I learned a lot about anatomy, geology, geologic mapping, and dinosaur growth,” Mcmanus says.

Hire a Panther Profile: Maria Bruzon

Maria Bruzon learned an important new skill during her Hire-A-Panther experience.

Bruzon worked with Professor Zachary Johnson in the business department. She assisted him with marketing research and learned to approach research in a different way.

Bruzon recognized the significance of marketing research. “It is incredibly hard but necessary for a business,” she says.

Bruzon also took lessons that can be applied in places outside of the classroom and workplace. “Establishing relationships with your job superiors is fundamental and important, so make an effort and take time to establish relationships,” she says. “If you’re successful, they can even provide you with recommendations in the future for job applications or endorsements and they can teach you things that no one else can.”

Currently, Bruzon is traveling and working towards becoming in trilingual in English, Spanish, and Italian.

Hire A Panther Profile: Natalie Zhao

Natalie Zhao realized the power of social media and outreach for health care during her Hire-A-Panther experience.

The senior nursing major worked as a marketing intern at the NYS Adelphi Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. There, she managed social media platforms and networked with companies while working with an “extremely welcoming, flexible and understanding [staff].”

Zhao’s experience “heightened [her] knowledge on health, which...has helped...focus on [her]...career path as a whole.” She was exposed to the effective and powerful ways social media can contribute to outreach for nonprofits. Zhao was also able to see the impact a local-based nonprofit has on the community it serves.

This experience led her to be a Summer Public Health Scholar at Columbia University this summer. There, Zhao worked at a nonprofit called the Global Mental Health Program. This allowed her to attend and study public health courses and seminars, in addition to conducting research.

Zhao advises her fellow peers to focus on their individual growth. “Growth is extremely important in college,” she says. “At a university like Adelphi, there are people staff, peers, [and] professors who can help…take that extra time to make relationships.”

Things You Should Plan to Do When You Get Back to School

The summer always passes quicker than we think it will and suddenly the start of a new semester is right around the corner. Here’s what to do to prepare for balancing finding or maintaining a job while still keeping your grades up.

1. Enroll in an internship class

Some universities offer courses in career preparedness. If your university offers this type of class, strongly consider taking it. Your assignments will include things that aid in your professionalism and career development, such as creating a resume.

2. Take on an internship for credit

Instead of taking on a ton of credits in classes this semester, leave some room open for a professional internship. Most majors will let you work in an internship for class credit in lieu of a traditional class. Typically, an academic adviser and professional supervisor will be assigned to guide you through this process.

3. Seek out your career center’s help

Take advantage of all the services your career center has to offer! Enroll in a career preparation program or make an appointment for a one-on-one meeting with a counselor to discuss how best to approach your career path.

4. Take note of any events - mock interview nights, job fairs, etc.

Similarly, take note of any events the career center puts on. The beginning of the fall semester is always ripe with mock interview nights, job fairs, and workshops. Keep your eyes peeled for special opportunities only available to students or certain departments.

5. Join clubs

Add to your experience, resume, and social life by joining a club. Join an organization dedicated to something you’re passionate about outside of your field of study. Breaking up the traditional skills your future employer will be looking for is important - it shows that you’re well rounded, unique, and willing to experience new things!

What to do Before You Leave Your Summer Job/Internship

So you landed that summer position. That’s awesome! But be mindful of your situation. The summer is short, but your impact can be long lasting. Here are a few ways to ensure you get the most out of your summer job or internship.

1. Ask for feedback

A surefire way to let your supervisor know you’re serious about your position is to ask how they think you’re doing. It shows that you are interested in how you are helping the company to the best of your abilities and are committed to its progress.

2. Secure references

If you feel that you’ve built a substantial and professional relationship with your supervisor or any other colleagues, don’t be afraid to ask if you can list them as a reference in the future. These people will become invaluable assets to your network. Make sure whoever you choose is reliable and actually has good things to say about you!

3. Remember to thank everyone

Potential reference or not, it’s important to thank everyone for all they’ve done to help you while you were there. Express your gratitude to your recruiter, supervisor, and any coworkers who helped you significantly with any projects.

4. See any projects you started through to the end.

If you’re unable to do so, leave a set of detailed instructions or offer to walk your coworkers through your process.

5. Gather contact information and keep in touch with your colleagues

Higher ups who admired the job you did might reach out to you in the future if they’re looking to fill a position in either theirs or a partner company. Staying in touch also means you have expanded your network and they can help you get a leg up in your field in the future. They can also act as a mentor or source of guidance later in your career.

6. Ask about office protocol for departure

It’s important to know what you need to do before leaving. Different offices have different policies and procedures pertaining to departure. There may be loose ends to tie up and last-minute things to put in order.

7. Communicate to your supervisor what you gained from the experience

While it’s important for the supervisor to give you feedback and periodically let you know how you’re doing, it’s equally valuable to let your higher up know what you gained from the experience. In turn, let your supervisor know if there’s anything you think that could use improvement in order to enrich the experience for future interns.

8. Ask about continued work/other employment opportunities

If you enjoyed your time at the internship, inquire about any opportunities to extend your time there or pick up a different position in the fall.

How to Mix Vacation and Work

Summer is universally recognized as the time to take a break. However, taking a break is not always an option for a full time employee, even if you go on a trip. Here’s how to effectively balance work and vacation.

1. Work ahead

Try to get some of the work you’ll be missing finished before you leave. Staying overtime in the weeks before your trip is never a bad idea. Try to get as much done as possible before leaving.

2. Set boundaries

Staying on top of work is important, but you should remember that you planned this vacation for a reason. To ensure that you get that much needed rest and relaxation, set constraints on when and how much you work. Do work when you know it won’t interfere with your recreational plans. Are you excited for early morning hikes or you looking forward to the nightlife? Plan accordingly. Additionally, try not to spend more than an hour or two working. You don’t want to turn your work/break balance into a part-time job.

3. Plan

It’s also incredibly important to plan ahead. Arrange who will cover for you and who you want to put in charge of any projects. Distribute outlines and checklists to those who are helping you. Throughout your trip, periodically check in to ensure that everything is getting done as you see fit.

4. Limit yourself to a phone

With your boundaries set and your plan set in motion, go even further in ensuring you get the break you need. Limit your devices to just your phone. This allows you to stay in contact with those who need you, but doesn’t give you the ability to waste your vacation time writing reports or doing digital filing.

5. Don’t take your work with you

Plan to only check your e-mail or update your team while you’re in your hotel room or in the taxi on the way to your destination. Once you’re at the beach, the park, or the club, turn your work off. Do what you came here to do - enjoy yourself!

How to Stay Professionally Productive Over the Summer

Letting the warm weather affect your work ethic is a danger that all workers face. Try not to get stuck in the haze of summer by staying productive in your professional field.

1. Cover for vacationing coworkers

Show that you can take initiative and are a team player by taking on any projects or work that your coworkers abandoned when they went on vacation. Ensure that your coworkers are up to speed on any changes that go on in the office or attend meetings that they might miss and take notes for them. Not only will you be helping your coworkers, but you’ll also be gaining invaluable experience in different areas of the office.

2. Take on new projects

With the calm of summer, it’s easier to take on a lot of work at once. Start new initiatives that didn’t take priority during the busy seasons. Revisit smaller projects that fell through the cracks or were postponed. You’ll have more time to invest your time and passion and really make a difference.

3. Combine work and play

If you’re lucky enough to be able to go on vacation during the summer, don’t let your work fall by the wayside. It’s important to relax during your trip - after all, that’s what it’s for. Dedicate half an hour in the morning to check your work e-mail or check in on a project you left in the hands of a trusted colleague.