by Amanda Dennis | Mar 26, 2020 | Alumni Perspective, General, Networking, Student Perspective |
Alumni Connections This Year (So Far): By the Numbers Now more than ever, the CCPA relies on alumni volunteers to help current Haverford students explore different paths, prepare for professional roles, gain experience, and launch their careers. Here is how our alumni volunteers have helped to make a difference since the start of this year. — 286 Connections Were Made via Haverford Connect From a First-Year student, tentative Physics and Computer Science major: “I have been using Haverford Connect for a while and have found it amazing. Recently, I contacted an alum through Haverford Connect and had an hour-long conversation with him, as if we knew each other for years! Also, I just got matched with an alum working in a career I am interested in through the Extern Program (managed through Haverford Connect). I see Haverford Connect like a bridge connecting students and alumni together thereby enrichening the entire Haverford community.” Students- Log into Haverford Connect using your Haverford credentials and access our strong alumni network. Reach out to alumni about industry information, application help, and more. Alumni-Activate your account to connect with other alumni and allow students to reach out to you. Post in the “Hire a Ford” group to help connect Fords with open positions at your organization. Do you have a Haverford Connect story to share? Submit your story here. — 80+ Alumni Participated in Career Chats, Information Sessions and/or Skill-Building Workshops Through over 40 events and programs including the Fords on Friday series, the Liberal Arts Career Conference, networking events, and more, alumni have dedicated time and resources to come back to campus or join us virtually to share their expertise with current students....
by Amanda Dennis | Feb 7, 2020 | Alumni Perspective, Career Exploration, Events, Networking |
Want to get to know your Alumni Association Executive Committee? These alumni leaders will be on campus on February 8 and have set aside time to be a resource for current students like YOU! Ask questions about their career, life after Haverford, how Haverford has changed, their involvement with the college now, see if they have advice for current students, and more! . Students from all class years, majors, and backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to attend this event. . We ask that you register, but walk-ins are also welcome! . Saturday, February 8, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm, Bryn Mawr Room – Dining Center . Please note that the dress code is business casual. . Here is a list of tentative alumni attendees: Check out the bios of the Alumni Association Executive Committee in advance. Peter Anderson ’92 is head of school at Washington Latin Public Charter School Beverly Ortega Babers ’84 is the President of Babers Consulting, LLC Kate Benanti ’98 has worked extensively in the art world, including at Sotheby’s, the Barnes Foundation, Gallery 339, and with Peter Rockwell HC ’58 in Rome Dan Bloomfield ’82 is chief medical officer of Cardurion Pharmaceuticals Scott Burau ’02 is a senior manager in the real estate organization at Deloitte LLP Michael Caplan MD ’73 practiced obstetrics and gynecology at Kaiser Permanente Henry Hadad ’88 P’17 is senior vice president and deputy general counsel at Bristol-Meyers Squibb Kaley Klanica ’00 is the director of Research Compliance for Allina Health System Evan LeFlore ’06 is Payments & Consumer Finance Manager at Google Nancy Lewin ’84 is managing director of Nancy Lewin Brand & Marketing Strategic Advisors Grace Mangigian ’16 is an assistant vice president...
by Amanda Dennis | Jan 1, 2020 | Events, General, Job Search, Networking, Resumes and Cover Letters |
By Jennifer Barr It’s finally 2020 and we hope your break is going well! Many of you have been home for a few weeks now, and we hope you are catching up on sleep, eating healthy and visiting with friends and family. It’s that time of year when many students are trying to figure out practical use of their time before classes begin, and the new year always ushers in a new set of resolutions. One of the smartest ways to utilize January before classes is to spend quality time thinking about next summer, or the next (or initial!) stage of your job search. The more organized you can become over winter break, the healthier your job or internship search will be – and these benefits will be seen as you manage all of your other academics and activities. I know it may seem early, but in the world of the internship and job search, it’s never too early to get started. Below are some of my recommendations for your Winter Break – make one or more a New Year’s resolution! 1. Create your Resume If you have not already done so, take a stab at a first draft of your resume. You can have the CCPA review it upon your return. Check our samples for layout and structure, taking special note to the tone and use of action verbs. 2. Explore your options Before you even want to look for an internship or job, get some ideas about different careers out there. Narrowing down your search will help keep things manageable and is an important part of the process. The “I can do any job,...
by Amanda Dennis | Sep 27, 2019 | Alumni Perspective, Events, Job Search, Networking |
You tech-savvy students may remember “Tri-Co Big Tech Week” from last year, but this year, we have organized so much tech programming that we can’t fit our whole schedule into one week- or even one month for that matter! So, we are super excited to announce the 2019 TRI-CO TECH DAYS! These days span across September, October, and November, and include employer info sessions, alumni career chats, technical skill development, and lots of recruiting/hiring opportunities! Keep an eye out in Handshake as more events and details will be added in the coming weeks. For now, check out this awesome line up: Tri-Co Hackathon Technical Skill Development Dates: Sept. 27-28, 2019 Location: Haverford, VCAM, Various Rooms About: No experience necessary – Trico Libraries Digital Scholarship Group invites students of all abilities and interests to participate in the 2019 Trico Hackathon. Learn new skills and create projects that serve local community groups including Puentes de Salud and Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity in areas of need, or on self-designed initiatives. If you’re interested in building web or mobile applications, designing interfaces, collecting data, creating multimedia art, etc., we encourage you to join us at Haverford College on September 27th and 28th! More Info, Workshops, & Registration: hav.to/hackthetrico SAP Site Visit Recruiting, Employer Info Session Date: October 11, 2019, AM Apply by: Oct. 4, 2019 In Handshake Location: SAP Campus in Newtown Square – TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED About: SAP is pleased to host a Meet and Greet for Tri-Co students at our Newtown Square Office at 9am on October 11th. They hope you will apply for an opportunity to get to know...
by Amanda Dennis | Sep 16, 2019 | Career Exploration, Events, Fords on Friday, General, Networking |
Walk-in Advising Schedule (15 min drop-in appointments, 2:30-4:30 p.m) Mon- Jennifer Barr Tues- Laura reiter Weds- Amanda Dennis Thurs- Amy Feifer Fri- Jason Chan Events Monday, September 16 Child Life Career Workshop , Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia 9:00 a.m., 3501 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia Generative Decision Making with Sam Slade, Co-founder of Percolabs, Sponsored by HIP 4:15 p.m., VCAM 201 Tuesday, September 17 Hamilton Lane Advisors Information Session 6:30 p.m., Faculty Dining Room – Dining Center Wednesday, September 18 Idealist Grad School Fair: Philadelphia 2019 5:00 p.m., 1913 North Broad Street, Philadelphia Launch Your Tech Career (For Non-Techies!) 6:00 p.m., Virtual Event- See link above. Flipboard Information Session 6:30 p.m., Dorothy Vernon Room – New Dorm, Bryn Mawr The Doctor-Patient Relationship: What it Means to be a Competent Physician 7:00 p.m., Room 25, Park Science Building, Bryn Mawr College Thursday, September 19 Duke University, Nicholas School of the Environment Information Session 12:00 p.m., Swarthmore Room – Dining Center Graduate School 101 – Tips on the Admissions Process – Guest Speaker: Donald C. Martin, Ph.D. 6:30 p.m., Chase Auditorium Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Summer Internship Connection Event for Tri-Co 7:00 p.m., 1735 Market Street, Philadelphia Urban Teachers Information Session 7:00 p.m., Workshop Room, Parrish Hall 159, Swarthmore College Friday, September 20 Policy and Government Career Fair 2019 11:00 a.m., 3417 Spruce St, Philadelphia Fords on Friday: Ali Wolf ’98 2:00 p.m., Stokes...
