New Jobs and JOB FAIR - ***NOTE*** no more Craigslist - find out more read below.

FOR ANYONE INTENDING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE JOB FAIR, MAKE SURE TO COME TO BE PRE-SCREENED BY JASON OR I BEFORE THE FAIR.

REMINDER: Since you have requested only job leads that we have actually spoken to or know that they are hiring student level people, there will be much fewer leads this week than before.

2^nd NOTE: Some of you have Bachelor’s degrees, which is why I includes some job leads that prefer or require Bachelor’s. Some of you also come with years of design experience (those who are changing design worlds) which is why I include some jobs that require a couple or a few years of experience.

3^rd NOTE: The jobs are listed by MAJOR, so scroll down until you get to your major. There is also a GENERAL section for non-industry-specific jobs.

JOB SEARCH RECOMMENDATIONS:

1)    Create a profile on http://www.linkedin.com/ and link up to everyone that you know, especially people in your industry, including instructors, career service advisors, and any friends you have that are already working in your industry. LinkedIn is the most widely used website for employers.

2)   Clean up your facebook/MySpace page, make sure it looks professional, and make sure the picture of you is professional. Employers do look potential employees up. Also, watch what you say when you update your page.

3)   If you get an interview, or one of these jobs, CALL ME!!! (212) 625-6038.  I want to be able to congratulate you, celebrate with you, keep track of how well we’re doing at getting y’all employed, and giving each other bragging rights, OK?

***SPECIAL Note***: If you want to have your resume reviewed before you send it out to an employer, or if you need coaching about how to present yourself and interview powerfully, call me to set up time for us to meet: (212) 625-6038.

Part Time Jobs:

Culinary:

1.     HOT LEAD! We are looking to hire Baristas and Supervisors for the Coffee Bar at one of RA’s units at Jersey City. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Thanks in advance for your cooperation. Best Regards, Archana Srinivasan Human Resources Intern|330 Fifth Avenue, 5th Floor|New York, NY - 10001|Tel: 212 613 5528 ASrinivasan@RestaurantAssociates.com

2.    Dos Caminos  is now hiring Hosts with Open Table experience and a personable and friendly attitude!  OPEN CALL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19th! 2 pm to 4 pm, 14th Street and 9th Avenue. http://www.brguestrestaurants.com/

3.      Manhattan Corporate Account Grill/Line Server, Monday – Friday 6:30am – 3pm, $10 – 10.50 an hour, Must be able to work a flat top grill for breakfast service, service for lunch, assist deli area (making sandwiches), must also have experience on a slicer. Team Player. Friendly/Outgoing/Be able to speak to the customers directly. If you are interested, please contact: Melissa E Barczak | Director of Recruiting | CulinArt, Inc., Office: 516.437.2700 ext. 2735 | mbarczak@culinartinc.com

4.    Open Call for all FRONT OF THE HOUSE positions in Manhattan. Asellina, the brand new ground breaking Italian eatery located in the Gansevoort Park hotel is hiring for all front of house positions. This will be an OPEN CALL for all FOH staff. The open call will be: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19th, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20th & FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21st THE OPEN CALL WILL BE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 12 NOON AND 3 PM. @ STK DOWNTOWN located @ 26 Little West 12th street. DO NOT SHOW UP TO THE HOTEL!!!!!! Asellina will be hiring for all FOH positions such as: Managers , Servers , Bussers , Runners, Bartenders , Hosts , Barbacks

5.    Starbucks – hiring for the holidays – www.starbucks.com/careers

Digital Film Making:

1.     GameStop hiring for the holidays and having multiple hiring events – Contact Jason Matthews. Send Jason an email with your resume attached and the name of the business you want to work for in the Subject Line.

General:

1.     HOT LEAD! Holiday Season Customer Service Representatives – Open House Tuesday, October 19th – 11:00am to 2:00pm. 551 5th Ave, Manhattan. Our major wireless client is hiring Customer Service Representatives for the Holiday Season for Manhattan, Staten Island and Brooklyn. Candidates must be professional, tech savvy, sales driven, able to meet quotas which include customer renewals, activations, accessories, handsets and enhanced services. Must have excellent customer facing skills. Knowledge of wireless products and services to answer questions and to promote and sell wireless products to new and existing customers is a major plus . Must handle customer cash and credit card transactions; therefore, 1-2 years retail experience is required. Must work a flexible schedule which includes weekends and evenings. Qualifications: High School Diploma required. Some College preferred. 1-2 years experience in a retail sales environment. Flexible schedule (including evenings and weekends) required. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and communications skills. PC proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Word required. Ability to analyze customer needs, present solutions and add value through delivery of products and services. The ability to work well in a dynamic, fast-changing environment that requires a high degree of multi-tasking with minimal supervision. Effective negotiation and closing skills

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Fashion Design:

1.     Urban outfitters – new store on 5th Ave open 24 hours needed customer service reps with flexible schedules. Contact Jason Matthews for Upcoming Urban Outfitters Hiring event. Send Jason an email with your resume attached and the name of the business you want to work for in the Subject Line.

2.    Ricky’s hiring for the holidays and having multiple hiring events. Contact Jason Matthews. Send Jason an email with your resume attached and the name of the business you want to work for in the Subject Line.

3.    J-Crew 10 Columbus Circle for the holidays. Contact Jason Matthews. Send Jason an email with your resume attached and the name of the business you want to work for in the Subject Line.

4.    Job Title: Seasonal Sales Associate, UGG Australia UWS Store. Job Location: Upper West Side - 160 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10023
Sales Associate Job Responsibilities:
• Greet all customers and provide accurate and current information on products
• Maintain a positive and cheerful attitude
• Ensure products are stocked and available for customers
• Maintain stores merchandising standards
• Provide support by maintaining well organized and clean sales floor and back stock areas
• Represent the Brand by maintaining appropriate dress code
• Practice appropriate security and safety measure at all times
• Assist management as needed and provide a positive Brand experience for all guests
Previous Luxury Retail Experience a plus!
If you are friendly, outgoing, hardworking and enjoy working in a fast-paced, professional environment, please email your resume for immediate consideration to andrea.kindred@deckers.com

5.    Various NYC Retailers are looking to hire: SALES ASSOCIATES, CASHIERS, STOCK ASSOCIATES, STORE & ASSISTANT MANAGERS, VISUAL MERCHANDISERS

• Do you have retail experience and/or an incredible personality and customer service skills?
• Are you looking for both seasonal and permanent PT job opportunities?
• Do you have a flexible availability?
  Various retail companies are looking to fill both seasonal and permanent Sales Associate, Cashier, Stock Associate, Management and Visual positions in Manhattan and Queens! The Queens Workforce1 Career Center in conjunction with several New York City retailers is holding a prescreening recruitment event to meet with fantastic job seekers interested in working in retail. This will be a brief prescreening event. Qualified attendees will be granted access to a “By-Invitation Only” job fair to be held on a later date in October. At this job fair, selected applicants will have the opportunity to meet with the hiring managers from multiple stores that have immediate hiring needs.
  
  The following companies are scheduled to be present at the job fair: American Eagle, Babies R Us, Banana Republic, Forever 21, Tommy Hilfiger, Skechers, GAP, CVS, Hershey's, New York & Company, Toys R Us & JCPenney!
  
  If you answered “Yes” to the questions above, please attend a prescreening recruitment event at the Queens Workforce1 Career Center! When checking in please say you are here for the "Retail Job Fair".
  
  Date: Monday October 18, 2010. Check in: 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM (No admittance after 2:00) Location: 168-25 Jamaica Avenue, 2nd Floor, Jamaica, NY 11432.
  Directions: F Train to 169th Street

*Please bring resume, Valid Picture ID (not expired) with DOB on it, and Social Security Card. Business attire is required (No Sneakers, No Jeans). MUST be 18 years old or older to apply. You MUST bring a resume.

Graphic Design:

1.      HOT LEAD! Medialets is the rich media advertising and analytics platform for mobile. We connect publishers, brands and consumers to make impressions that last. We are located on the second floor of Milk Studios on 15th street and 11th avenue (across from Chelsea Market) Currently, there are opportunities available for all WD/IM and GD students. Cindy Kim is the point of contact for any questions you may have and she is looking forward to hearing from you.  Her email is cindy.kim@medialets.com and her phone is (646)807-4505. 

2.    GameStop hiring for the holidays and having multiple hiring events – Contact Jason Matthews. Send Jason an email with your resume attached and the name of the business you want to work for in the Subject Line.

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Interior Design:

1.     HOT LEAD! Paid Internship at the Robert Allen Group Showroom! Call me for details!

Video Production: See Digital Film Making

Web/Interactive Media Design:

2.      HOT LEAD! Medialets is the rich media advertising and analytics platform for mobile. We connect publishers, brands and consumers to make impressions that last. We are located on the second floor of Milk Studios on 15th street and 11th avenue (across from Chelsea Market) Currently, there are opportunities available for all WD/IM and GD students. Cindy Kim is the point of contact for any questions you may have and she is looking forward to hearing from you.  Her email is cindy.kim@medialets.com and her phone is (646)807-4505. 

3.    GameStop hiring for the holidays and having multiple hiring events – Contact Jason Matthews. Send Jason an email with your resume attached and the name of the business you want to work for in the Subject Line.

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Carmen’s Job Search tips:

1. Keep in mind that any money is better than no money. So don’t be too proud to work for low pay in a place that is not where you want to end up working after you graduate. If you do a great job even at a low paying job, and choose to enjoy doing it and have fun working there, chances are you will attract either a raise, or an even better job very quickly. And even if you don’t, you’ll still be having FUN working rather than being miserable and resentful that you’re not paid much.
2. Look for places that you like to go to and spend time in. Chances are you would enjoy working there and will make a good impression when you go in to meet with the manager.
3. Make sure to meet the manager, and make a great impression. Make sure he/she remembers you favorably, not as a slob who’s desperate hoping to be hired by someone.
4. After filling out the employment application or submitting your resume, call them within 24-48 hrs to
1. Make sure they received your application/resume, and have they had a minute to review it?
2. Make sure that they remember you positively
3. Let them know how much you would LOVE to work there, and what you do well that you would love to contribute to their business. How perfect the job would be for you and how perfect you would be for the job.
4. To ask if you could come in for an interview.
5. DO NOT wait for them to call you, they may be way too busy to remember. Be proactive!
5. When you get an Interview:
1. SHOW UP 10 minutes EARLY! Not ½ an hour, not 1 mn, but 10-15 mns early makes a great impression.
2. Look GREAT! Well combed, dressed, showered, smelling good. Do NOT smoke before an interview: it leaves you smelly, and a lot of employers will be turned off by that.
3. Make sure that the manager/chef/interviewer knows that you really want the job. NOT that you’re desperate for the job, because that’s a turn off. But make sure they know that you are VERY interested and that it would be the dream job for you, and that you would be the dream employee for them.
4. And make sure you figure out quickly if this job is a good fit for you or not. If it’s not, thank them for the opportunity to interview, and that it does not look like it’s a great fit. Do NOT take a job that you have a bad feeling about. It’s guaranteed to end up being a miserable experience. You are worthy of having a good job that matches you well.
5. Always call or email the person who interviewed you within 24 hrs to thank them for the interview, to tell them that you’re very interested in the job, and that you look forward to hearing back from them soon.
6. When you get the job offer that you want:
1. Thank the interviewer very sincerely, and send them a thank you note for the job offer. Immediately!
2. CALL ME! Let me congratulate you, honor you, and if we get lots of students getting jobs, maybe we can have a mini party to celebrate my job getting rock stars!
3. Show up ON TIME every day, and if you even THINK that you might be late or absent, immediately call them to let them know.
4. Have FUN doing a great job. It will make you look good, it will make us look good, and it will attract the perfect FT job once you graduate and are looking for more hours.

Note: If you wish to no longer receive these emails, please email me back to let me know and I will remove you from the email list.

Carmen L. Reynal  

Career Services Advisor, Student Employment

The Art Institute of New York City 

11-17 Beach Street, 3rd Floor

New York, NY 10013

Phone: (212) 625-6038

Fax: (212) 625-6704

creynal@aii.edu

http://www.artinstitutes.edu/newyork/