Employer Branding

The Career Center offers several opportunities for employers to build name recognition with Stony Brook students.

PARTICIPATE IN CAREER EDUCATION EVENTS

Each year the Career Center looks to its employer partners to help us educate our students on various career related topics. Student attendance at employer instructed seminars is much higher, which offers great visibility for the organizations who volunteer. As a result of your efforts, our students will better prepared employees when they get to you after graduation! The following opportunities exist:

• Mock Interview Day

  
  Practice makes perfect! This event is designed to give students the interview practice they need to be polished by the time they get to you. Each employer mentors 4-6 students over the course of one hour. The event culminates in a networking session that enables employers to meet all of the Mock Interview Day participants. Last year nearly 120 students participated! Sponsorship of this event is also available. For details on sponsorship opportunities log into your ZebraNet account and go to the resource library of your homepage.
  Thank you to our past sponsors: NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL, TARGET, CANON, VECTOR MARKETING, TRAVELERS, FREQUENCY ELECTRONICS, CENTER FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY
  Interested in this event? Contact Andrea Lipack at 631-632-6892.

• Etiquette Dinner

  
  This event helps students learn how to wine and dine (the non-alcoholic version, or course). Organized and led by representatives from various student organizations on campus, the program typically draws close to 200 students. Faculty members and corporate representatives serve as mentors, leading discussions about appropriate small talk at networking functions as they listen to our speaker, Ms. Manners, teach them which fork to use. Sponsorship of this event is also available. For details on sponsorship opportunities log into your ZebraNet account and go to the resource library of your homepage.
  Interested in this event? Contact Marianna Savoca at 631-632-6810.

• Employer Resume Clinics

  
  Before they attend our job/internship fairs, hundreds of students visit the Career Center to have their resumes critiqued. We solicit help from employers to ensure our students’ resumes are in excellent shape. This is an excellent opportunity to meet with students from various backgrounds, network, and leave a lasting impression on our students. Shifts are available Monday to Friday from 10:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Organizations can volunteer for both shifts or we can create a time schedule that is convenient for you.
  Interested in this event? Contact Kimberly Joy Dixon at 631-632-6805.

• Explore Your Future and Internship Week

  
  Held throughout the week, each night highlights a specific industry or career field. Students sit at roundtables and have the opportunity to network with and hear from professional representing a variety of occupations. There's an average of 40-60 participants at each night. Sponsorship of this event is also available. For details on sponsorship opportunities log into your ZebraNet account and go to the resource library of your homepage.
  Interested in this event? Contact Andrea Lipack at 631-632-6892.

• Present on a topic of your choice

  
  Employers present on topics such as interviewing skills, preparing for the job/internship fair, resume writing, corporate culture, etc. If you are interested in teaching one of these topics, or have a creative topic you would like to present we would be happy to add you to our calendar of events.
  Interested? Contact Andrea Lipack at 631-632-6892.

Thanks to our Fall 2007 career education volunteers!

JANUARY SHADOW PROGRAM

This program enables students to take an in-depth look at your organization. January Shadows are typically juniors and seniors who have specific career interests. For one to three days you can share your real-life experiences with students by allowing them to “shadow” you. In addition, some January shadows offer 2-3 weeks of their time to help organizations with short-term projects. This program is a rewarding experience for both the students and the professionals whom they shadow.
Interested? Contact Alfreda James at 631-632-9873.

CAREER CONTACT NETWORK (CCN)

The Career Contact Network is a database of alumni and friends of Stony Brook who volunteer their time to share field expertise with students. The program helps students learn more about careers through conversations with real professionals. This is your opportunity to encourage Stony Brook alumni who work for your organization to join the network, help students, and in turn, increase company name recognition among our student population. All CCN volunteers can actually control the number of hits they receive monthly. To join, click here.
Questions? Contact Nikki Barnett at 631-632-9855.

ADVERTISE IN OUR CAREER CENTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS

5,000 calendars are printed each semester and distributed among classes, clubs, residents and commuters. Our rates are reasonable and can be accessed through your ZebraNet account. Go to the resource library of your homepage.
Questions? Contact Debbie Fosta at 631-632-6810.

HOST AN ORGANIZATIONAL TOUR

Choose a date to provide a tour of your organization for students and Career Center staff. The Career Center can help publicize the event and organize transportation. Inviting a group of students to see your environment can assist in helping them to understand more about your culture and the opportunities that exist.
Interested? Contact Andrea Lipack at 631-632-6892.

PARTNER WITH STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Pre-professional student organizations often seek corporate speakers for their meetings, and sponsors for their events. Click here for a list of clubs and organizations on-campus.

EMPLOYER BRANDING SPECIAL EVENT

Have a creative idea of your own? We are open to suggestions and can help you to plan an event of your choice. Some employers have conducted fun competitions, while others have driven large showrooms on wheels to showcase their products to students.
Interested? Contact Andrea Lipack at 631-632-6892.

SPONSOR CAREER CENTER FACILITIES/EVENTS

Sponsorship of such things as special events, computing stations, and interview rooms, allows the Career Center the flexibility to respond to the changing needs of our students, while maintaining cutting edge programs and services. For details on sponsorship opportunities log into your ZebraNet account and go to the resource library of your homepage.
To inquire further about sponsorship, contact Marianna Savoca at 631-632-9856.