Good news! Nationally, hiring is up 10.2% for the class of 2012 versus 2011, according to a recent survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. LionSHARE job postings increased 58% between 2010 and 2011 and continue to climb in 2012. These positive figures don’t mean that finding a job won’t to be hard work! We have available appointments so call the front desk at 212-854-5609 and take advantage of Columbia’s career resources now.

Announcements

Want to get more out of your summer internship? If you’re planning to be in Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, or Washington, DC this summer, join the CU In Network to connect with other Columbia students in the area, get professional development and internship support, and an alumni mentor. Check out some of these summer internships in CU In cities , or find your own position and join !

If you have secured a position in a science, technology, or engineering field , join STEP by April 8 to receive an alumni mentor and career support before, during and after the experience. For additional benefits, see here . Still looking for a position? Check out: Infosys , and Celgene opportunities.

Have you heard of the On-Campus Recruiting (OCR) Program?
Juniors, attend one of the upcoming OCR Power Half Hours ( 4/3 , 4/11 , 4/16 ) to learn more about the program, which provides students with access to some of the most competitive companies and with the opportunity to attend employer info sessions and interviews on campus.

Recruiter in Residence: Christie's - April 5
Meet one-on-one with a recruiter from Christie's Auction House who will hold office hours at CCE. You can ask about interviewing and resumes and gain insider advice about working at Christie's and its fall internship program. Secure your appointment on LionSHARE under Schedule ID 2639.

Business Etiquette Dinner - April 5, 6:30-8pm
If you’ve ever sat down to a formal meal and wondered “What are all of those forks for?” or “Is this topic appropriate to bring up?” this is the program for you! The dinner is presented by a business etiquette trainer and is a fun way to learn business etiquette skills while enjoying a meal! Space is very limited and will be offered on a first-come basis.

Professionals in Residence: Alternative Energy – April 13, 9am-1pm
Meet one-on-one with Dr. Laurence Neuman, President of EffiSolar, Solar Bridge and China Power Development Corporation as he holds office hours at CCE. You can learn about potential career tracks, ask about interviewing and resumes and gain insider advice on the alternative energy industry. Secure your 20-minute appointment by emailing Lisa Dicce with your availability that day.

New Updates on the CCE Brainteaser Blog !
Thinking of working at firms that require strong critical problem solving skills, at the interview or on the job? The skill isn’t developed from cramming information from books. Instead, the best way to prepare is to practice, be exposed to various types of problems, and practice more. Subscribe to the RSS feeds to stay tuned to the latest posts in Google Reader.

Calendar at a Glance: April 2-13

LionSHARE Opportunities

Set up a job agent in LionSHARE so you don't miss an internship or job. In the meantime, we've pulled a few examples of current opportunities that we thought might be of interest to you. View details via the links and log on to LionSHARE to apply today! The internships listed below expire between April 6 and April 12 .

• Keep a Child Alive - Intern to the Vice President (ID 76561)
• Internmatch - Public Policy Internship (Washington, DC) (ID 76645)
• STELLAService.com - STELLAService Summer 2012 Internship Program - Software Engineering (ID 76695)
• P4 Strategy Group - Public Relations Intern - Healthcare (ID 76717)
• Clean Water Action CA - Clean Water Action Policy Intern Summer 2012 (ID 76909)
• The Jewish Museum - Visual Resources Internship (Collections and Exhibitions) (ID 77010)
• Grey Healthcare Group - Science Intern (ID 77020)
• Department of Consumer Affairs - Collections Intern (ID 76653)
• 3.1 phillip lim - Intern to the Office Manager and Executive Assistant to CEO (ID 76857)
• Bike New York - Communications and Customer Service Internship (ID 77085)

The jobs listed below expire between April 6 and April 12 .

• OXO - Brand Communications Coordinator (ID 77285)
• Yspaniola Incorporated - Local Program Director in the Dominican Republic (ID 76623)
• Avalon English - Teach English In South Korea (ID 76642)
• Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP - Regulatory Analyst (ID 76837)
• Goldstein & Associates, P.C. - Legal Assistant (ID 76885)
• Direct Marketing Educational Foundation - Marketing Associate (ID 76908)
• Red Commerce - Graduate SAP Recruiter (ID 76924)
• VICE Media - Analytics Specialist (ID 76937)
• Perceptive Pixel, Inc. - Marketing Coordinator (ID 76946)
• Expensify - Engineer Extraordinaire (ID 76989)
• Rothschild Inc. - Legal & Compliance Coordinator/Administrative Assistant (ID 77022)

Looking for more part-time positions? Search "Temp Time" under "Employer Name" in LionSHARE. The positions listed below expire between April 6 and April 11.

• Morningside Translations - Part-Time Korean Editing Position (ID 76513)
• Kaplan, Inc. - Campus Representative (ID 76539)
• BeMyCity - Fluent Spanish (Castellano) - English Translator Needed (ID 76640)
• Alton Lane - Client Style Specialist - Part Time (ID 76784)
• Rockwood & Perry Fine Wine & Spirits - Part-time Clerk, Stock, Delivery. (ID 76848)
• Askknet Corporation - On-Line Chemistry/Physics Tutor (ID 76916)
• Comptoir des Cotonniers - Sales Associate (ID 76969)
• Thinking Caps Tutoring - Biology Tutor (ID 76987)
• Reasoning Mind - Campus Recruiter (ID 76816)

Interested in meeting with a counselor? Want more information on employers or industries? Please visit: www.careereducation.columbia.edu or e-mail us at: careereducation@columbia.edu .

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