Software Engineering Events and Updates 03/12/09 - Office of Co-op and Career Services

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1. Spring Career Fair – Coming up Wednesday, March 25^th

11 am – 4 pm, Gordon Field House

Must bring RIT ID to swipe and enter fair

Get prepared for the Spring Career Fair by attending our career fair prep workshops – the full list of workshops is available at http://www.rit.edu/emcs/oce/student/CareerFair/CF_workshops_sp09.pdf.  These workshops will cover topics like how to dress for the career fair, how to make a good first impression with recruiters by developing a strong “60-second commercial,” how to work a career fair, and what to expect in a tough economy!  Also, check out the PPT presentation on “How to Work a Career Fair” available at http://www.rit.edu/emcs/oce/student/CareerFair/HTWCFfinal.htm.

Over 90 attending companies have expressed an interest in Computing students – check out the list below!

Attending Companies – Specifically Seeking Computing Students: (Companies are still registering for the fair, so be sure to visit Job Zone, click on the Events tab, select “Spring Career Fair 2009,” click on the Advanced Search tab, and select “Computing” to view the most up-to-date list of companies seeking computing students)

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2. Mock Interview Day

MOCK INTERVIEW DAY!

Friday, March 20^th, 2009  

9:00 am – 4:00 pm 
Office of Cooperative Education and Career Services

BAUSCH AND LOMB BUILDING, #77

SHARPEN YOUR INTERVIEWING SKILLS AND PRACTICE ONE-ON-ONE WITH A COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE FROM ONE OF OUR LOCAL EMPLOYERS.

Limited Availability! First-come, first-served.  Advance sign-up on Job Zone is required!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

·        Sign up using Job Zone www.rit.edu/co-op/careers

            Click on student and login, and then enter Job Zone

            Click on Jobs, select RIT Job Zone

            Keyword: Mock Interview

Submit your resume and select the timeslot you are available to interview

·        You must have a current resume in your Job Zone account to sign up for a time slot. The resume you sign up with is the resume that the interviewer will receive.

·        You will participate in a 20- minute “mock” interview followed by

  a 10-minute critique from your interviewer

·        You are limited to one time slot

If you would like an interpreter it is your responsibility to request one.  Go to http://www.ntid.rit.edu/accessservices/  and type in your user name and DCE password and click on "Other Requests" and complete the form.

QUESTIONS? Call (585) 475-2301, 6905 (TTY)

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3. Microsoft: Meet the Company! – Presentation today at 5:30 pm!  Will be geared toward 3^rd and 4^th year students who have at least 1 co-op to still complete.

Microsoft                             

Meet the Company!

Thursday, March 12^th 5:30pm-6:30pm

Bausch & Lomb Center (Bldg 77), Room A-190

Imagine having the resources to impact tomorrow's reality today — and having fun while you do it. That's Microsoft. People here love their work because they get to think big and dream big. Right now we're looking for the next generation of Microsoft innovators. If you have talent and a passion for technology, this could be your big moment.  Come find out more about co-op opportunities for Software Engineering, Computer Science, and Computer Engineering students and the area of Seattle! 

Bring your RESUME and your questions!

* Microsoft will also be at the Spring Career Fair on Wednesday, March 25^th; plan to stop by their booth!

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4. Golisano Resume Book for Students Seeking s Summer (084) Co-op or Full-time Position – Make it easy for employers to view your resume by adding it to our resume book in Job Zone!

In light of the tough economy, we realize that finding a summer co-op job or full-time job upon graduation may be more of a challenge this year.  We want you to know we are aware of the situation, and will continue to do all we can to promote RIT GCCIS students to our current employers and prospective companies in targeted industries. 

One of our strategies this year is to proactively market students to employers through an on-line resume book.  We’ve set up two resume books in RIT Job Zone, one for summer co-op and one for graduating students.   If you’d like to be included in either of these books, and get your resume in the hands of potential employers, please follow the procedure below.  The deadline for inclusion in the resume books is April 25^th.

Procedure for resume book:

• Logon to RIT Job Zone on the Student page of our web site – www.rit.edu/co-op/careers
• In the Privacy tab of the Profile section, be sure you have checked “Yes” to be included in resume books
• Click on the Documents tab
• Upload your resume if it is not already in the system (label your resume First name_Last name Resume; for example, John_Smith Resume).  Make sure your objective states whether you’re looking for a co-op or full-time position, and your availability.  *Please make sure your resume has been reviewed by me or another Program Coordinator from our office prior to uploading.*
• Click on the Opt-in Resume Book tab
• Under Options, click on Select Resume Books
• Under Target Opt-in Resume, select GCCIS – Co-op Students Available for Summer 2009, or GCCIS Graduating Students, and submit your resume
• Deadline for submission is April 25^th   

Please let me know if you have any questions or problems.

*Please note: The resume book will take the place of you having to email your resume directly to me if you are seeking a Summer 084 Co-op or full-time job.  For those of you who have already emailed your resume to me, please also add it to the appropriate resume book.    

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5. Mandatory Co-op Orientation Schedule for Spring Quarter

You need to attend a co-op orientation before you register for your first co-op!  Orientation sessions for Spring quarter will be held:

- Friday, March 13th / 12:30-1:20 pm / Bldg 77, Room A-190 (Bausch & Lomb Bldg.)

- Tuesday, March 17th / 4:00-4:50 pm / Bldg 70, Room 1400 (Golisano Bldg.)

- Friday, April 3rd / 12:00-12:50 pm/ Bldg 77, Room A-190 (Bausch & Lomb Bldg.)

Each Session Will Include Information On:

Ø       Co-op Requirements, Policies, and Procedures, Getting Credit for Co-op

Ø       Services Provided by the Co-op Office

Ø       Marketing Tools, Conducting a Job Search and more!!

NOTE:  If you would like an interpreter, it is your responsibility to request one.  Please go to http://www.ntid.rit.edu/accessservices  and put in a request.

If you have already attended a co-op orientation you do NOT need to attend again.

If you cannot attend one of the mandatory co-op orientation sessions listed above, and plan on going on co-op Summer quarter, please contact me at kmloce@rit.edu as soon as possible to make other arrangements.

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6. Golisano Drop In Hours for Spring Quarter

Need advice on your job search?  Have questions?  Stop by our drop in hours in Golisano!

     We Offer:

~ Fast resume reviews               

~ Advice to jump start your job search

~ Tips & resources for a successful search  

     ~ Answers to your questions on co-op – or anything!

Drop In Hours for Spring 2009:

Mondays/1:00-3:00 pm/70-Rm 3555

Tuesdays/2:30-4:30 pm/ 70-Rm 3555

Thursdays/1:30-4:30 pm/70-Rm 3555

Thursdays*/2:00-4:00 pm/70-1510*

*Lynne Morley from NTID is available for deaf & hard-of-hearing students in the IT lab.

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7. Unpaid Part-time Java Software Development Opportunity with Moderas Inc.* (*This position is an unpaid, part-time position, not a co-op*)

Position Description for:

Java Software Development for Moderas Inc.*

*Note: This is an unpaid position, so it will not count for co-op credit, but could be a great resume-builder!

Responsibilities include researching, designing, developing, testing, and
documenting a digital document management solution for a Java enterprise web application.

Will gain technical expertise in several specific technology areas, learn project management skills, and apply the full software development lifecycle process for all assigned projects.

Qualifications / Requirements:

- 1^st and 2^nd year students are welcome to apply!

- Albany, NY area or campus-based student preferred

- Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or equivalent GPA.

- Possible telework/remote position (Company cell phone and laptop will be provided!)

- Self starter & independent profile preferred

- Candidate must have unrestricted work authorization for the US

- Part-time or full-time hours depending on candidate’s availability*

- Familiarity with Java programming language.

- General familiarity with web-based technologies & principles (HTML, Javascript)

- Exposure to design, development, and implementation
of code-based applications.
 - Good communication, presentation, speaking, organizational, and problem solving
skills, thorough attention to detail, and the capability to meet deadlines.
 - Ability to work responsibly without direct supervision
Desired, but not required: 
 - Experience with Java IDE’s
 - Experience with open source tools (such as Ant, JUnit, Tomcat, etc.)
 - Experience with databases and SQL (such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL

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Expectations / Deliverables:
Successfully support a software subcomponent  development process.  This subcomponent will be an addition to an existing software platform.  This document management subcomponent will securely upload, store, revision and track interactions with electronic documents.  Intentions are to leverage pen source or publicly available solutions for this effort.

This position will:

> Work with the Moderas team to document business & technical requirements

> Work with Moderas customers to document business / functional  requirements 

> Develop technology and business strategy alternatives

> Review alternatives with the Moderas team

> Review alternatives with the customer/partner

> Develop / document technical solutions
> Create presentation / mockup / wireframes
> Demonstrate solutions for customers & document feedback

> Conduct final review with Moderas team

If interested in this opportunity, please send your resume to careers@moderas.org.  To learn more about Moderas, visit http://www.moderas.org/.

MŌDERAS is a start-up company that specializes in meeting the needs of Research Institutions.  We provide Research Administrative Software Solutions in a Software as a Service  model (SaaS) hosted here at our data center or installed at your institution (OnSite). 

MŌDERAS is comprised of a group of people with strong experience in Software Development and the Research Administration field. While many current vendors have grown organically from their respective industries leveraging technology, MŌDERAS is a technology company first and we feel that differentiates us from the currently available vendors.

*Note: This is an unpaid position, so it will not count for co-op credit, but could be a great resume-builder!

Kara Leonard

Program Coordinator

Office of Cooperative Education and Career Services

Rochester Institute of Technology

Bausch & Lomb Center

57 Lomb Memorial Dr

Rochester, NY 14623-5603

585-475-7413/TTY 6905

Fax: 585-475-5476

kmloce@rit.edu

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