Hamilton College - Career Related Experience - Initial CRE

Skip Main Navigation Home Facts Academics Admission Alumni Campus Life News, Sports, Events Offices & Services Hamilton Home My Hamilton General Information The Student Body Academics Financial Information Athletics Services Contact Alumni Arts and Culture Areas of Study Library Academic Calendar Blackboard Course Catalogue Off-Campus Study Study Abroad Levitt Center Writing Center My Hamilton Visiting Campus Application Process Tuition and Financial Aid Request Info./Contact Us Information for Alumni Information for Parents Alumni Directory Make a Gift Events Alumni Review The Excelsior Campaign Many Voices, One Hamilton Upcoming Events Residential Life Student Activities Arts and Culture College News Events Calendar Athletics Commencement Departments and Offices Employee Directory Phone Numbers Job Opportunities Information for Parents
Skip Section Navigation Maurice Horowitch Career Center Home Alumni Employers About Us Staff Philosophy Hours & Location Contact Information (315) 859-4346 (315) 859-4332 (fax)
	Initial CRE: Strategies & Resources (most typically for first-year and sophomore students) You should view your first two years at Hamilton as a time to build a foundation that will make you more marketable for a competitive internship later on. Ideally, this "foundation" should include an initial career-related experience during the summer(s). Your first and/or second CRE will most likely be unpaid, located close to your home community, and with a small to medium-size organization. Develop a Plan to Secure a Summer CRE (1) Decide on and research a career field that you wish to explore (2) Draft resume and have it approved Search for Opportunities (1) Network with personal and family contacts (2) Identify types of organizations that may be able to provide you with initial career-related experience (3) Generate a prospect list of specific organizations and contact them to inquire about potential career-related experience (3) If you live in a major metropolitan area (i.e., DC, Boston, NYC, Philadelphia), you may also want to search online listings to determine if there are opportunities for which you might be competitive Apply (1) Research each organization of interest (2) Target your resume and cover letter to each specific organization and/or position (3) Make an appointment to have a Peer or Career Counselor review application meterials (4) Send required materials well in advance of deadlines Follow Up and Interview (1) Contact each organization to confirm receipt of materials and to set up an in-person or phone interview (if appropriate) (2) Prepare for interview (3) Conduct a practice "mock" interview at the Career Center The Career Center staff is available to help you with this process. Please call 315-859-4346 to make an appointment.	Related Resources INTERNSHIP LISTINGS Building a Foundation for CRE Timeline for Finding an Internship Initial CRE Options CareerSearch Summer Internship Funding Credit for Internships NYC Program DC Program Summer Housing Guides Resume Interviewing Cover Letter Networking Podcasts Career Center Assess Skills & Interests Research Career Options Career Related Experience Find a Job Apply to Graduate School
Copyright © 2009 The Trustees of Hamilton College. All rights reserved. top of page \| printable page \| text: T T T