New Year - New Start: Internship

I love the fact that I am able to hit the reset button every January 1st.

It is liberating and it means that I am given another second chance.

This year we want to contiue to empower and encourage females across the world with our charity work, community service, and profesional and leadership development.

I came across this amazing internship for fashion driven individuals.

This is an amazing company and there are many opportunities for growth and career enhancement.

Good Luck & Happy 2014!

-Tawana Necole Gibbs
Executive Director, SSE, Inc.

NORDSTROMdotCOM/CAREERS

Internship Program Requirements

NOW, FOR THE FINE PRINT.

Our internship programs are open to active college seniors and juniors who are slated to graduate in 2014 and 2015 respectively, and the MBA program is open to first-year MBA students. You must also be enrolled in accredited institutions and applicable degree programs, such as fashion merchandising, marketing, retail, business, finance and information technology. Additionally, select graduates of our MBA Internship Program will have the opportunity to participate in our two-year MBA Leadership Rotation Program.

We'll be accepting applications for the 2014 program December 1 through January 15, 2014. Explore your future.

Internship Interview Announcement!

Dear College Administrators, Students and Interested Parties:

We are pleased to announce the commencement of the interview process for the Summer Session II internship program, which will begin immediately. This internship will extend from July 2013 to December 2013 and offer matriculating students and recent graduates of 12 months or less the opportunity to work in the fast-paced, very exciting publishing world while learning the basic operations of publishing a national magazine.

This is a journalism internship. Experience working for school newspapers or other publications is a plus. Journalism, English and Graphic Design majors are particularly desirable, but other majors are also considered. Candidates must be proficient in grammar and have very strong writing skills, as they will be required to complete short story assignments.

Candidates interested in this assignment also must be social media savvy and able to complete various tasks associated with the maintenance of our Facebook page, Twitter account and website. Graphic skills are a plus and will be useful in assisting the art department with the management of visual content.

Students will be required to be in the office on Mondays, complying with any arranged schedules. Editors’ work schedules are primarily remote, so the ability to work offsite with minimal supervision is crucial. Interested students should submit to my attention a cover letter, résumé and contact information to the email address below. No student will be accepted into the program without a recommendation from a counselor, or current or former professor. This letter is due within two weeks of the student’s acceptance into the program. Students are encouraged to identify an endorser now.

As our internship program does offer credit hours for matriculating students, interns are obligated to fulfill a minimum of 12 hours per week to receive credit. If hours are not completed, credit will NOT be offered.

Students should confirm with their counselor whether or not such credit is acceptable by their college or university.

Phone interviews will begin on the week of Monday July 8th. Students should email me at Ldean@upscalemag.com to reserve a slot. The subject line should read Internship Interview. Out-of-state candidates are considered only for summer sessions.

Interns chosen for the program are required to provide official paperwork from their prospective universities, which will act as documentation of their enrollment and completion of our program. Such documentation is usually in the form of an evaluation, typically completed at the end of the semester/quarter by the internship director or an immediate supervisor.

We appreciate your sharing this invitation with all interested parties. If you have any questions, I may be reached email listed below.

 

Thank you for your interest in UPSCALE magazine.

Sincerely,

LaConia Jenkins Dean | Associate Editor

upscale

600 Bronner Brothers Way | Atlanta, Georgia 30310 | Ldean@upscalemag.com |upscalemagazine.com

 

upscale magazine is a national lifestyle and entertainment magazine that caters to the interests of black women between the ages of 25 and 45. With a circulation of over 200,000, we enlighten our readers on topics ranging from entertainment, fashion, beauty, living, health, news and views.

How To Get An Internship??!!

Lauren Berger, 27, has become an authority on landing internships. She runs a website,Internqueen.com, and just published a book on the subject: All Work, No Pay: Finding an Internship, Building a Resume, Making Connections and Gaining Job Experience. But she started out as a clueless college freshman at Florida State in Tallahassee, whose only work experience was waitressing at the Red Lobster, and a minimum wage job at The Limited II. Berger’s own tale of landing her first internships with zero connections, offers excellent pointers for students who want to get started on the internship track. It worked for Berger. She did 15 internships while in college.

1. Cold calling can work. Berger’s saga started in 2002 when her pushy mother, who had just seen a “Today” show segment about the importance of internships for college students, called and said she had to get one. It was the spring of Berger’s freshman year. Berger headed to Florida State’s career office, but was told that she needed to be a junior or senior if she wanted help. “They said, ‘come back and see us in three years,’” she recalls.

Disappointed, Berger decided to do her own research. She knew she was interested in public relations, marketing and entertainment, so she punched “PR internships in Tallahassee, Fla.” into Google. The Zimmerman Agency, a national PR firm with an office in Tallahassee, came up first in her search, but there was no internship contact listed on Zimmerman’s site. Berger called the company and asked to speak to the internship coordinator. She got through, and the woman told her to send in a résumé and cover letter.

2. Take immediate action when you get a lead. Thinking it was a long shot, Berger did some more Googling, for help putting together her materials. She sent them in that evening. The next morning, her phone rang at 8am. “I thought I did something wrong,” she recalls. The coordinator was so impressed by Berger’s promptness, she offered her an interview. “She said, ‘you don’t know how long students take to send in their materials,’” recalls Berger.

3. Prepare for the interview. Before her meeting, Berger poured over the company’s website, including the firm’s mission statement and executive biographies. “Look for things you have in common with the people who run the company,” she advises. “If you run into the head of the company on the elevator the first day, greet him.” Berger recommends incorporating buzzwords from the mission statement into your interview.

4. Ask what the internship would entail.Don’t use the interview as an information-gathering session about the interviewer. Instead, Berger suggests applicants ask, “can you describe a day as an intern at your company.”

5. Say you’re ready to start immediately. Especially for unpaid internships, employers often tell applicants they can take time to think about whether they want the job. Berger says you should break in and say, “I know I want this.” Berger’s eagerness and persistence came through and she got the Zimmerman internship.

Receive the remaining two tips here: Women in PR Blog

WIFTA OPPORTUNITY

Opportunity Is Knocking...

WIFTA PSA PROGRAM & WIFTA MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS: NOW SEEKING APPLICATIONSThe 2013 WIFTA PSA and Mentorship Programs are revving up! The nonprofit WIFTA will be producing a PSA this year for a nonprofit called 9 to 5, which is dedicated to helping low income women in the workplace to find work and fight for their rights. We will also be shooting a promotional video to commemorate the organization's upcoming 40th anniversary! The PSA and promotional video shoots will provide an opportunity for WIFTA members who want more experience with production to obtain it and for the participants who want a mentor to find one because they will be working with professionals who make TV / Film / Video projects day-in and day-out. IF YOU WANT TO BE ON THE CREW The crew call for the following positions is now open: Associate Producer, Line Producer, Production Coordinator, Production Assistant, Camera Operator, Assistant Camera Operator, Audio Mixer, Grip, Gaffer / Electrician, Hair, Makeup, Wardrobe & Production Designer. To apply: - Send your resume & cover letter to PSA@WIFTA.org.  - Put "9 to 5 Crew - [Position volunteering for]" in the subject line. * * * * * * * * * IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE A MENTEE Mentorship opportunities are now available. Areas in which mentorships are available are: Writing, Directing, Producing, Cinematography (DP) and Editing. To apply:                        - Send your resume & cover letter to PSA@WIFTA.org. In the letter, briefly explain (1) why you want to be a mentee to an industry professional, (2) how this position will benefit you and (3) how your experiences can impact the video. - Put "9 to 5 Mentee - [Specific Mentee Area]" in the subject line. NOTE: You must be an active WIFTA member to participate as a crew member or to be a mentee. DEADLINE: JUNE 30, 2013 P.S. In case you're wondering...Yes this is the organization on which the song and movie Nine to Five was based off of.

Over 51 SCHOLARSHIPS! APPLY!!!

1) BELL LABS FELLOWSHIPS FOR UNDER REPRESENTED MINORITIES
http://www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/CRFP/info.html

2) Student Inventors Scholarships
http://www.invent.org/collegiate
http://www.invent.org/collegiate/

3) Student Video Scholarships
http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html

4) Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarships
http://www.coca-colaschola/rs.org/programs.html

5) Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships
http://holocaust.hklaw.com/

6) Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships
http://www.aynrand.org/contests/

7) Brand Essay Competition
http://www.instituteforbrandleadership.org/IBLEssayContest-2002Rules.htm

8) Gates Millennium Scholarships (major)
http://www.gmsp.org/nominationmaterials/read.dbm?ID=12

9) Xerox Scholarships for Students
http://www2.xerox.com/go/xrx/about_xerox/about_xerox_detail.jsp

10) Sports Scholarships and Internships
http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html

11) National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ)
http://www.nabj.org/html/studentsvcs.html

12) Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary)
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mb/mrphr/jobs/stw.html

13) Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/sk_v6.cfm

14) FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid Scholarships
http://www.fina/id.org/

15) Presidential Freedom Scholarships
http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships/

16) Microsoft Scholarship Program
http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/minority.asp

17) WiredScholar Free Scholarship Search
http://www.wiredscholar.com/paying/scholarship_search/pay_scholarship_search.jsp

18) Hope Scholarships &Lifetime Credits
http://www.ed.gov/inits/hope/

19) William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students
http://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm

20) Multiple List of Minority Scholarships
http://gehon.ir.miami.edu/financial-assistance/Scholarship/blackhtml

21) Guaranteed Scholarships
http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/

22) BOEING scholarships (soma e HBCU connects)
http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/educationrelations/scholarships

23) Easley National Scholarship Program
http://www.naas.org/senior.htm

24) Maryland Artists Scholarships
http://www.maef.org/

26) Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship (for AA students in South Florida)
http://www.jackituckfield.org/

27) Historically Black College & University Scholarships
http://www.iesabroad.org/info/hbcu.htm

28) Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students
http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarships.htm

29) International Students Scholarships & Aid Help
http://www.iefa.org/

30) College Board Scholarship Search
http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html

31) Burger King Scholarship Program
http://www.bkscholars.csfa.org/

32) Siemens Westinghouse Competition
http://www.siemens-foundationorg/

33) GE and LuLac Scholarship Funds
http://www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html

34) CollegeNet ' s Scholarship Database
http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index

35) Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid
http://www.aflcioorg/scholarships/scholar.htmarships/scholar.htm

36) Federal Scholarships & Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel
http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm

37) Scholarship &Financial Aid Help
http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm-sch.htm

38) Scholarship Links (Ed Finance Group)
http://www.efg.net/link_scholarship.htm

39) FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form &Info)
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

40) Aid &Resources For Re-Entry Students
http://www.back2college.com/

41) Scholarships and Fellowships
http://www.osc.cuny.edu/sep/links.html

42) Scholarships for Study in Paralegal Studies
http://www.paralegals.org/Choice/2000west.htm

43) HBCU Packard Sit Abroad Scholarships (for study around the world)
http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/packard_nomination.html

44) Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities
http://ccmi.uchicago.edu/schl1.html

45) INROADS internships
http://www.inroads.org/

46) ACT-SO EUR Olympics of the Mind "A Scholarships
http://www.naacp.org/work/actso/act-so.shtml

47) Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships
http://www.baeo.org/options/privatelyfinanced.jsp

48) ScienceNet Scholarship Listing
http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html

49) Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide
http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=MINORITIESIES

50) RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OXFORD
http://www.rhodesscholar.org/info.html

51) The Roothbert Scholarship Fund
http://www.roothbertfund.com/

Internships with RADIO One

Production Intern
Radio One - Atlanta, GA

Production Intern A 3 to 6 month college level internship with primary responsibilities including, but not limited to: assisting Producers and Radio Show Hosts with projects, screening incoming calls prior to broadcasting and assisting on remote broadcasting sites. Qualifications:  To qualify for a Production internship at Radio One applicants must be currently enrolled in a college degree program and eligible to earn internship credit. A major in Broadcasting, Journalism, or Communication preferred. Applicants must be 18 years or older and possess valid school identification. Applicants must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Must be organized, self motivated, energetic and a dependable team player. Complete the application and include; college transcripts, proof of internship participation eligibility, statement of interest, school ID and resume . Please attach all applicable documents to your application. Receipt of your completed application does not guarantee placement within the Radio One, Inc. Internship Program. However, if the management team within the market is interested in speaking with you our Internship Coordinator will contact you and provide you with more information. Responsibilities:  Serve as production assistant as needed Assist with troubleshooting and problem solving Perform various production duties as assigned Assist with research and other administrative needs Assist with special department projects APPLY HERE Programming Intern Radio One - Atlanta, GA A 3 to 6 month college level internship with primary responsibilities including, but not limited to: corresponding via phone, fax and E-mail with listeners, updating music libraries, ordering music and products, compiling play lists and marketing events such as contests, concerts or media campaigns. Qualifications: To qualify for a Programming internship at Radio One applicants must be currently enrolled in a college degree program and eligible to earn internship credit. A major in Broadcasting, Journalism, or Communication preferred. Applicants must be 18 years or older and possess valid school identification. Applicants must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment. Must be organized, self motivated, energetic and a dependable team player. Complete the application and include; college transcripts, proof of internship participation eligibility, statement of interest, school ID and resume . Please attach all applicable documents to your application. Receipt of your completed application does not guarantee placement within the Radio One, Inc. Internship Program. However, if the management team within the market is interested in speaking with you our Internship Coordinator will contact you and provide you with more information. Responsibilities: Serve as assistant to Programming Director Assist with the marketing of events such as contests and concerts Perform other programming duties as assigned Assist with special programming projects as assigned APPLY HERE

Upscale is looking for U!

Upscale magazine is currently seeking black women with natural hair styles to submit striking photos. We want images, preferably bust shots or waist up shots, that highlight fierce, fun styles.  

The photos should be high resolution photos ideally measuring  5x7 inches at 300 dpi.  We are looking for styles ranging from afros to braids to urban twists and anything and everything in between.  This is all about celebrating one's beautiful crown and glory.

Each submission should include the submitters first and last name, age, city and state, phone number and a brief one-paragraph description of what you absolutely love about your gorgeous tresses.  

The submission deadline is this Friday, February 8th.  All submissions should be sent to ldean@upscalemag.com

10 Tips to Starting a Successful Business during College

The cost of attending college today can range from $30,000 – $60,000 a year. Unfortunately, the expense of earning a degree is forcing more and more students to juggle a full-time student workload with working a substantial number of hours off campus. In fact, about 40 percent of full-time and 73 percent of part-time college students ages 16 to 24 were employed in 2010 (National Center for Education Statistics).

However, college students need jobs that allow them to choose their own hours with revenue-generating opportunities outside the traditional 8:00 a.m. to -5 p.m. workday. Ideally, the position would be entirely portable and offer the chance to migrate from a job to a full-time career when the student was ready.

More and more students are finding it’s possible to earn a living while still in college by starting their own business. For students interested in choosing an entrepreneurial route during college, here are 10 tips for success:

Ø Select a business opportunity that has little overhead

Keep your start-up costs down.  Try to avoid endeavors that require you to take out a loan, rent office space, spend a lot on marketing or advertising, pay franchise fees, etc. For example, some virtual call centers offer graduates the ability to establish a home-based contact center servicing Fortune 500 clients with start-up costs of less than $500.

Ø  Calculate the return on your initial investment (ROI)

Research any potential partnerships to make sure they work with your goals and mission.  Determine what the return on your initial investment will be and when you’ll be cash-flow positive.  Avoid any opportunities that require more than six months to generate an income.

Ø Find an opportunity that lets you control growth

Determine the long-term goal for your company and develop a growth plan. If you want to grow the business quickly, can you?  If you want to remain small and not employ others, is that acceptable?  Decide what your lifestyle goals are before settling into a position.

Ø Leverage what you are learning in school

 Put your expertise to work and look for opportunities that hone in on your talents. You’re working hard to earn your degree, so no matter how you decide to apply your knowledge, make sure you find the opportunity that makes the most of your individual talents.

Ø Find the work-school balance you desire

Just because you’re the boss, doesn’t mean that you have freedom. It’s just as easy to be tethered to your company as it is to be tethered to your cube. Be wise about the business you start and remember to do something that provides a flexible work schedule to that fits with your school schedule.

Ø Look for flexibility

Find a business that offers the chance to generate revenue anytime of the day – not just between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.  Service-based businesses, like a partnership with a virtual contact center, offer the chance to assists callers 24 hours a day. Plus, as a business owner, students choose their own work hours in 30 minute increments.

Ø Continuity after college

Choose a business opportunity that is portable, meaning if you move or graduate, your career can move with you. Working in a service-based, 100% virtual environment, means that as you can go through college, your career can progress as well.

Ø Diversity for your career

The best business opportunity is one that provides you with exposure to a wide variety of industries.  Operating a contact center services business, for example, allows students to work with Fortune 150 Clients from all sectors including retail, telecommunications, and high-tech.

Ø Access to additional resources

When selecting a business opportunity, look at the support available to help owners get started. In addition to running the business, students also may need marketing tips, information on setting-up an office or tax and health insurance resources. Also Independent Business Owners should be offered access to social media sites designs for sharing ideas and asking questions of other student entrepreneurs.

Ø Tap into your community

Students looking to grow their new business have unique access to a pool of talent interested in flexible opportunities for generating income. Selecting a business that allows you to leverage these fellow students is important for future potential income.  Also, some types of businesses offer referral incentives for connecting with new professionals or business owners.

No longer do students need to settle for a job at the coffee shop or bookstore. Instead, by following the above tips, they can own their own companies, generate real revenue and build a strong resume for success.

{This post has been reposted from CEO Blog Nation}

This guest post is courtesy of Ken Jackowitz. He is the Senior Vice President, Independent Business Owner Operations for Arise Virtual Solutions Inc.

Image courtesy of stockimages / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Our History: 1st Black Woman to Establish 4 Year Accredited College

Without faith, nothing is possible. With it, nothing is impossible.– Mary McLeod Bethune

Born on July 10, 1875, in Mayesville, South Carolina, Mary McLeod Bethune was a child of former slaves. She graduated from the Scotia Seminary for Girls in 1893. Believing that education provided the key to racial advancement, Bethune founded the Daytona Normal and Industrial Institute in 1904, which later became Bethune-Cookman College. She founded the National Council of Negro Women in 1935. She was also the first Black woman to receive a major appointment from the federal government was Mary McLeod Bethune, who was named director of Negro affairs of the National Youth Administration by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 24, 1936. Bethune died in 1955.

 

More info:

http://www.biography.com/people/mary-mcleod-bethune-9211266

#Vote

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ A letter to my SiStErs Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ

First I want to say thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts.

I was motivated to write this to you, because sometimes certain things can’t be communicated verbally.

I am truly grateful that you chose to extend your skills, talents, gifts, time, and energy to this cause.

You could have joined many other groups, cliques, or organizations, but you see that this is bigger than that, even if you did purue other opportunities.

SSE can only survive on love and support. The heartbeat of the organization is solely based on what we all contribute to it.

There are all things that we must work on to become better women or VIRTUOUS women (if your heart skipped a beat, or if you feel like that statement is for you, it is…) ---

But that is why we are striving for Excellence. Excellence is above average, not perfection. Excellence is equivalent to high quality…That alone should demonstrate to others your our Worth.

This group is bigger than me & u; WE are creating history.

Do you realize that you have the power to influence the next generation?

Do you understand that in this very moment, you are reading this because you are purposed to help other women become everything that you are striving to become---which is better....Your BEST. #AboveAverage #Excellent

Sometimes we fight with our family members, because disagreements are inevitable. But we must forgive one another and keep moving forward.

If I have done anything to anyone of you, I apologize, sincerely. I promise from the bottom and top of my heart it wasn’t intentional. Now that I have taken accountability for any wrong actions, I commission you to do the same with your sisters. We all chose each other...

You are a light that shines in someone’s eyes. You are being watched by others. Be a great role model. When you decided to wear the name Sister Striving for Excellence across your chest, you made a decision to be an ambassador for a cause that will assist our future leaders and women.

We are Women with a purpose. We are Sisters Striving for Excellence! 

 

Butterfly hugs & kisses Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ

Tawana

You cannot LOVE while HATING, PROGRESS while OPPRESSING, come TOGETHER in DISUNITY, BUILD while TEARING down, JOIN while SEPARATING, UNDERSTAND while not LISTENING, GIVE while WITHHOLDING, CREATE while DESTROYING, OVERCOME while in FEAR.

 

IT IS SIMPLY IMPOSSIBLE! -Iyanla Vanzant

BCA

#ApplySiStErs

Let them wait. And wait they do. -Jackee'

All relationships are like like contractual agreements.
Each party expects to receive certain things.
In our intimate relationships, sex is like a signature on the contract.
Unfortunately, many of us sign the contract without reading the fine print.
By the time we discover what kind of deal we are being offered, we are bound by our signature.
Some contracts have a ninety day grace period.
This gives the parties the opportunity to examine the merchandise, test the service, make any necessary adjustments or bow out of the agreement.
It makes sense to apply a grace period to our intimate relationships.
We may need time to assess behavior, true intentions and the performance history of the prospects.
The fine-print issues such as habits, motive and background cannot be seen with closed eyes.

Iyanla Vanzant
July 31 - Acts of Faith

Top 10 mistakes on a Resume: A Recruiters Advice

For all of the college graduates....

#1 - It HAS an objective. An objective is very 80's and if you want to make an immediate impression that are you not "with the times", put an objective at the top of your resume. (Don't let anyone tell you any different, there are many better options!)

#2 - It has no focus. If I can't figure out what you are wanting to do in the first 5 seconds that I read your resume, you can be assured that no one else is going to know either. Don't assume, tell us.

# 3 - Too much white space. If your key accomplishments are 3 words or the 2nd page of your resume is only 5 lines long, you have a problem.

#4 - It just doesn't look professional. I compare it to walking into an interview with your shirt untucked or with food on your face from lunch. If you screw up the first impression, you might as well pack it in. Your resume IS that first impression.

#5 - It's too long. I tell clients all the time......unless you are a C-level executive with 40 years of experience, there is rarely ever a reason your resume should be more than 2 pages. Always keep the reader in mind when you know they all have a short attention span. No need to tell us your life story, just need the highlights.

#6 - You mention "references available upon request" as the last line of your resume. Please, please, please - take it off it now. That is always assumed, if someone wants references, they will ask. It makes it look like you are trying to fill space on your resume - which is all you are doing.

#7 - Way overusing, fonts, bold, and italics. It's OK to use them, but use them sparingly and be consistent. Anything else and your resume can turn into a mess quickly.

#8 - Putting bullets on every single line of your resume. This one kind of cracks me up because if the point of a bullet is to highlight a key accomplishment, if every line has a bullet - how can I tell what's important? Bullets are great, but always save them for key specific details that you want the reader to find easily.

#9 - Putting months on a resume. This one is a personal preference, but when you tell me that you started a job in Jan of 1990 and left in Dec of 1991, that's a bit more information than I need to know. I think just saying 1990 to 1991 makes it much easier for the reader to determine time frames. You are still being honest, but if someone needs to know more specifics, they can ask.

#10 - Spelling and grammar issues. This could be the #1 killer mistake on a resume. If you can't put a sentence together correctly or figure out how to use spell check, I might question hiring you too. Proof read it over and over, have someone else read it and proof read it again. It's that important!

I hope this was helpful. If you have any interest in doing a one on one resume review with me, send your resume to me at mike@maetzresumeconsulting.com

Check out http://maetzresumeconsulting.com

JOBS in Entertainment

APRIL 2012 JOB OPENINGS

JOB OPENING: DIR-OPS/NYC/Brdcst set design comp: Plan, manage, track from conception thru implementation. Ensure & improve performance, effic & profit. Must read design docs. 7-10 yrs industry ops exp. Resume to design640@gmail.com (4/17)
JOB OPENING: ASSOCIATE PRODUCER/NYC: NYC Game Show seeks AP to audition & produce contestants for show. Reports to Supervising Producer. Great communication skills & previous casting exp a plus! Resume to: nycgameap@gmail.com (4/17)
JOB OPENING: RESEARCH MGR/Sportsman Channel/NY: Wkly reprts, selling stories, rsrch. Bachelor's deg, 2-3 yrs exp w/natl rated cable network. Full info/apply: www.thesportsmanchannel.com (4/17)
JOB OPENING: EVENT MGR/NASCAR/NY: Manage various sponsor hospitality services & commitments. 5+ yrs exp in event management/marketing/sports. www.employment.nascar.com (4/17)
JOB OPENING: APs and RESEARCHERS/National Talk show/NYC: Hiring for Conflict/Resolution driven stories. Main duties include booking guests, social media, research, etc. Job starts in May! Email resumes to: EPTalkShow@gmail.com (4/17)
JOB OPENING: SALES SERVICE REP/Chicago: Assist the Account Executive in his/her efforts to maximize advertising revenue for A+E Networks. https://www.abso.com/jobboard/Default.aspx?JOBBOARDID=618&JobDetail=126825 (4/14)
JOB OPENING: COPYWRITER/NBCUniversal/NYC: Lead the writing, conception and creation of materials supporting integrated media. Apply: www.nbcunicareers.com #4754 (4/13)
JOB OPENING: SENIOR MARKETING MANAGER/NBCUniversal/NYC: Develop/execute digital, mobile/social media strategies, Events and web, editorial and strategic partnerships. Apply: www.nbcunicareers.com #4666 (4/13)
JOB OPENING: DIR., DIGITAL AUDIENCE RESEARCH/NBCUniversal/LAC/Fandang: Create sales presentations, prepare performance updates, collaborate to improve site monetization, manage team of 4. Apply: www.nbcunicareers.com #4415 (4/13)
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MARCH 1, 2012

WEEN ACADEMY EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Location: New York City (must live in the NYC metro area)
Duration: April-June (unpaid consulting period), July & August (paid term)
Compensation: 6-week unlimited metro card. $2000 total stipend for 6 week academy. 20-25 hours a week (Mon-Thurs 8:30am-1:30am, Friday 9-12). Daily lunch is provided.
WEEN is looking for a multi-tasking, self-initiative, socialable woman who can assist the WEEN academy director in daily logistics of the WEEN academy. Executive Assistant will be in charge of recording student attendance, coordinating with caterers for daily lunch deliveries, coordinating celebrity/executive travel and arrival hospitality, coordination of mentor/student logistics, and help manager WEEN academy volunteers.
Qualifications: Candidates must possess impeccable communication and writing skills, exquisite orginization skills, take and give instructions well, upbeat, and should be quick on her feet & swift thinker to handle last minute changes. Prefer candidates with experience with clerical administration skills (microsoft word, excel, powerpoint, google documents, typing skills) and customer service skills. Knoweledge of entertainment industry is a plus but not required.
Candidate should be prepared to have weekly conference calls with the WEEN director to help plan the WEEN orientation and overall coordination of the academy.
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. Please email resume and cover letter to Latasha@weenonline.org by noon EST, March 10, 2012. Please put "WEEN ACADEMY EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT---(add your name)" in the subject headline. Example; WEEN ACADEMY EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT--Jane Doe. (emails without this subject headline will not be considered)

WEEN ACADEMY FUNDRASIER CONSULTANTS

Location: Nationwide
Duration--1 year, position will be filled immediately.
WEEN is looking for two extremely experienced individuals with grant writing and fundraising backgrounds/skils. Candidate must have great negotiating skills and contacts with major corporations. Great organizational and communication skills. Must have a working knowledge of fundraising in conjunction with 501c3 non-profits. Graduate level degree is preferred but not mandatory. Experience with bringing in money is preferred.
Compensation: Consultants will be paid according to the accounts they secure. They will get 10-15% of the money they secure for WEEN. All terms will be discussed in a detailed meeting/contract.
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. Please send resume and cover letter to Latasha@weenonline.org by noon EST, March 10, 2012. Please put "WEEN academy fundraiser consultant---(add your name)" in the subject headline. Example; WEEN academy fundraiser consultant--Jane Doe. (emails without this subject headline will not be considered)
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WEEN ACADEMY PLANNING COMMITTEE

Location: Nationwide
Duration: April 2012-December 2012
WEEN is looking for 5 dedicated and innovative thinkers to serve on the WEEN acadeemy planning committee. The women selected would consult and help with the creative the direction of the WEEN academy website, calendar management of celebrity/executive professors, internship research and implementation, field trip logistics and analyzing mentorship analysis/student feedback surveys. Planners will be required to participate in one-30 minute conference call each week from April-August to consult with the WEEN academy director on the academy layout and logistics.
Duties: create/research field trip options, create internship calendars, plan/secure NYC based WEEN academy orientation in July and the WEEN academy graduation in August, Please add if you have experience updating basic wordpress websites (not mandatory but a plus).
Qualifications: Prefer candidates with experience in event planning, budgeting, education, and/or mentoring. Great writing and communication skills, creative, knoweledge of entertainment industry.
Compensation: This is a volunteer position with great perks of WEEN awards tickets, spotlight features on weenonline.org and possible consideration for a paid position with WEEN in the future depending on openings and performance.
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. Please send resume and cover letter to Latasha@weenonline.org by noon EST, March 10, 2012. Please put "WEEN ACADEMY PLANNING---(add your name)" in the subject headline. Example; WEEN ACADEMY PLANNING--Jane Doe. (emails without this subject headline will not be considered)
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WEEN ACADEMY SOCIAL MEDIA VOLUNTEERS

Location: New York City

Duration: July 5--August 16, 2012 (only 2 days a week M-F 8:30-1pm), Lunch and metro card is provided.
WEEN is looking to hire 2-3 dedicated, energetic women who are savvy with social media to serve as WEEN academy volunteers for 6 weeks.
1--The women selected will capture video, confessionals of students on flip cameras and be responsible for helping to update the WEEN academy website, posting it to the WEEN twitter & facebook accounts on a daily basis. Volunteers will keep a log of questions from our virtual followers to ask celebrity/executive professors during various segments of classes. Candidates will also help with twitter/FB marketing of upcoming notable guests.
2--Candidates will greet all guest professors & set up daily lunches.
3--Volunteers will be asked to decorate WEEN academy boardroom & classrooms July 5 & 6, 2012.
Qualifications: Candidates must have a great working knowledge of Twitter, Facebook and Youtube logistics. Must be able to meet quick deadlines. Candidates should have a working laptop they can bring to the academy each day. Basic use of flip cameras & and creative eye for video. Perfect opportunity for up and coming TV producers who want to get their feet wet with pre-interviewing guests. Candidates but have a sense of urgency and can take/give instructions in a professional manner.
Compensation: This is a volunteer position with great perks of WEEN awards tickets and a possible consideration for a paid position with WEEN in the future depending on openings and performance.
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. Please send resume and cover letter to Latasha@weenonline.org by noon EST, March 10, 2012. Please put "WEEN SOCIAL MEDIA VOLUNTEER---(add your name)" in the subject headline. Example; WEEN SOCIAL MEDIA VOLUNTEER--Jane Doe. (emails without this subject headline will not be considered)