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A Winning Job Search StrategyEmployer SpotlightWomen Entrepreneurs AD

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Antonious Fawzy ‘11

Camille N. Sennett ‘13 Michael Davidson ‘12

Sara Esquivel ‘11Crystle Caigoy ‘12

“I plan to volunteer at a hospital in Brooklyn. Iam applying to medical schools so I can usethe experience and networking opportunities.”

“Iʼve had the same summer job for three years. But thissummer Iʼm going to take a chance and branch out andget a job that is more in line with my career goals. Iʼmalso taking a summer class to get ahead in my academicprogram so that I can take on an internship next year.”

“I will be taking summer classes as well as LSATclasses from Testmasters. By knocking out some of mylast classes, this will give me more time to study forthe LSAT in October. I plan on still working at my pub-lic relations internship at Daliia with Prema NaturalsInc. that I currently have. I like to stay super busy,when Iʼm not at the beach.”

“I will be networking with friends and family for myjob search. Iʼll also be studying for the GRE andplanning to take night classes in grad school.”

“I will be working for Towers Watson as an actuarialintern, working in the pension consulting department.”

“This summer I plan on taking summer class-es and doing volunteer work at a hospital. Ialso will be shadowing a doctor to explore acareer track in medicine.”

We asked students: What are your plans for the summer to help you along your career path?

WHERE RU HEADED?

Dhaval Trivedi ‘13Exercise Science

Journalism

Communication/Philosophy

Undecided

Math/Economics

Biology

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CLASS OF 2012 TACTICS FOR RISING SENIORSThink about it. Your senior year at Rutgers is justaround the corner. You may feel elation; you may feelsome trepidation and anxiety; or you may feel a com-bination of excitement and concern. The reality isthat you have just one more year to go until you leavethe security of friends and the collegiate environmentand take the next significant steps in your life.

Will you look for a job? Work full time or part time?Attend graduate school? Do volunteer work? Workduring the day and go to graduate school at night?It’s not a bad idea to begin tossing around someideas with friends, professors, neighbors, and familymembers. It’s never too early to begin the processof “career planning.”

What can you do this summer to get ready for yoursenior year? Here are tactics for you to consider:

#1 Write your resume:This is the single most important document in yourjob search. It’s also an excellent exercise and tool ifyou’re planning to go to graduate school. Write yourresume and stop by Career Services to have it cri-tiqued during weekly “drop-in hours”: Monday andWednesday from 1:00-3:30 p.m. at the Busch CampusCenter; and Tuesday and Thursday at 46 College Ave.from 1:00-3:30 p.m. Our offices are open all summer.

#2 Line up a summer job, internship, or volunteerexperience: Check out our online internship listings each week.New internships arrive daily. Visit our website atcareerservices.rutgers.edu and click on“Internships” to get started. Register forCareerKnight to gain access to internship listings andvisit the Rutgers Student Employment website at stu-dentwork.rutgers.edu for part-time jobs. Finally,see if your academic department has any leads.

#3 Attend our big spring career day:Career days are not just for seniors. The New JerseyCollegiate Career Day on May 25 will have over 130employers, some still looking for summer interns.

#4 Build your personal network:Talk to lots of people, asking them what they do,and what they like or dislike about their jobs. Asktheir advice on how to find a job. Consult theAlumni Career Network to identify alumni whomajored in your field. The network containsRutgers graduates who are eager and will-ing to provide career information andadvice. Log on to careerser-vices.rutgers.edu; click on “AlumniCareer Network.”

#5 Do some reading and research:Visit your local library, the Career Serviceslibraries in the BCC and at 46 CollegeAvenue, or Kilmer Library to researchcareers and employers. “Surf the net” toreview jobs, industry forecasts, and compa-ny profiles. Another convenient resource isthe Vault Online Career Library, availableon our website.

#6 If you’re planning to go to graduate school:Open your credentials file by visitingwww. inter folio. com , and have profes-sors who know you well enough write aletter of reference for you. Alsoresearch graduate programs on theinternet. The summer is a great time todo this before you wind up in anotherbusy fall semester.

#7 Read the Rutgers “Career Services Guide”:Career Services has some excellent materi-als for you to read over the summer. Pickup a free Rutgers Career Services Guidebefore supplies run out. You can also accessthe guide through our website.

#8 Utilize Focus and the Rutgers OnlineCareer Planning Site:Identify your interests, skills, and valuesthrough these two interactive sites. Seehow your personal attributes relate to

This issue is sponsored by:

the world of work. The Rutgers Online Career Planning Site,designed by our staf f, references Rutgers majors and real jobsobtained by Rutgers graduates.

Get an early start. We hope to see you this spring or summer.Our doors will be open!

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By Richard L. White

Our final issue of“Careers” is devoted togetting you ready for thechallenges and decisionsthat lie ahead. If you’re asenior, you may have beenactively engaged in thejob-search process orgraduate school applica-tion process since the fall,

and if you’re fortunate, you have receivedone or more offers from employers or grad-uate schools. Although the entry-level jobmarket is one of the toughest since the earlyeighties, it seems to be improving somewhatand there is a job out there for everyone.You are certainly not alone if you have expe-rienced a challenging job search or haven’teven begun your search.

If this is the case, be sure to utilize CareerServices during your final weeks at Rutgersand during the summer. Also mark your cal-endar for our Science and Non-Profit/Government Career Days on April 8and our grand finale, the New JerseyCollegiate Career Day on May 25.

FROM THE DIRECTOR’S DESK

If you’re a junior, our article, “Class of2012: Tactics for Rising Seniors,” providesa roadmap for what you can do this sum-mer and fall to get ready for your senioryear job or graduate school search. If youare in your first or second year, I encour-age you to visit our website to check outFocus and our Rutgers Online CareerPlanning Site. Both sites will help youexplore your interests, skills, and values inthe context of career choices.

If you’re a senior, please fill out our“Quick Senior Survey,” which will arrivesoon via email. Let us know your plans fornext year. You could win one of ten $25American Express gift cards.

Best wishes for a successful conclusionto the spring semester. Career Serviceswill be open all summer. So stop by anyoffice and let us know how we can assistyou.

Dr. Richard White is New Brunswick-widedirector of Career Services

Dr. Richard L. White

Director of Career Services

STAFF DIRECTORYCareer and Interview CenterBusch Campus Center732-445-6127Janet Jones, Senior Associate DirectorGreg Sobol, Assistant DirectorJennifer Broyles, Assistant DirectorSue Pye, Assistant DirectorTammy Samuels, Assistant DirectorJoe Scott, Assistant DirectorToi Tyson, Assistant DirectorMarcia Milgrom, Career CounselorBarbra Bonifield, Career Services CoordinatorToni Berlingieri, Career Services Coordinator

Career Center46 College Avenue732-932-7997Chrystal McArthur, Associate DirectorDavid Bills, Assistant DirectorLarry Jacobs, Assistant Director (and Buddy)Monica Bryant, Assistant DirectorSylvia Cordero, Assistant DirectorTina Vance Knight, Assistant DirectorDoug Ricci, Career CounselorScott Borden, Career CounselorLinda Bagen, Career Services AssistantMark Kerr, Career Services Assistant/Special Projects

Administrative Office56 College Avenue732-932-7287Richard L. White, DirectorDorothy Kerr, Executive Manager, Employer ServicesJanet Bernardin, Manager, Special ProgramsBarbara Thomson, Senior Project CoordinatorAlison Koo, Budget and Technical CoordinatorLarissa Keller, Employer Services CoordinatorLisa Goddard, Employer Services CoordinatorMary Beth Kimberlin, Employer Services Assistant

Did You Know?Check your eden account regularly for Career Services updates. You can have your eden email forwarded to another

email address. Go to webmail.rutgers.edu, choose eden, then click web tools to set up forwarding.

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Faculty Advice ColumnAriana Finkelstein, DVMRutgers University 1992 Ohio State University,College of VeterinaryMedicine 1996Oklahoma State UniversityInternship in Zoo Animal,Avian and Exotic Medicineand Surgery 2001-2002

What aspect of your job do you enjoy themost? The least?I love being a veterinarian. My job is differentevery day. From the species I treat to the dis-eases they have, it is always different and a con-tinuous learning experience. You always haveto be willing to learn. Sometimes pet ownerscan be difficult. Especially in emergency situa-tions where they need to make life and deathdecisions in a very short amount of time. Thatis very stressful.

What do you think is the most valuableskill that someone should have if they wantto be in your position?Be able to adapt and change - never allow your-self to get stuck in a rut as things will always bedifferent and continually changing. You never

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Ariana Finkelstein

know what situation will present itself or howit will need to be addressed and treated. Anemergency can walk in the door and ruin anentire schedule, and you have to roll with itand then move on.

What do you think made you successful?Enjoying what I do. I never say “I cannotbelieve I have to go to work today.” Work isalways an adventure. I look at work always asa learning experience; never being bored. Iam always open to seeing any species of ani-mal. Never being afraid to say “I don’t knowbut I can find out…”

What advice can you give someone whohas plans for grad school?Study hard. Do extracurricular activities, writepapers, do a George H Cook Scholars projector equivalent and get yourself published. Itwill help get you into graduate school or vet-erinary school.

How has Career Services helped you?Career Services helped me get my co-op jobfor the summer at the Cook College farm.They also helped guide me through theprocess of getting into vet school.

Steve Miller, Professor of Journalism

What advice do you have for students who areunsure of their major?

You first need to ask yourself, “What is my dream job?” Amajor problem with our students is that they believe theirdreams can’t come true. They create impediments such as“I can never get that job/internship.” I then ask them, “Whatdo you have to lose?” You have so many opportunities outthere, and because of the internet, it’s so easy to send outyour resume. A major does not determine your life. Justbecause you declared your major, doesn’t mean thatyou’re automatically bound to a specific job. All a majorreally is, is a set of courses you like, plus courses that arespecific to your career goal. My advice is to take coursesin subjects you like. It will make you a better candidate fora job or internship, you’ll perform better because you’redoing what you enjoy, and you’ll be better educated over-all. Finally, don’t be overly concerned with jobs.

Given the current economic situation, what sug-gestions do you have for students who aredebating between going to graduate school andentering the workforce?

Do not go to graduate school unless you are certain that it issomething you want to do. Grad school should not be usedas an alternative to looking for a job. It will add on extremedebt that will damage your fiscal stability. Furthermore, beingin grad school is not the same as being an undergrad. Manygraduate programs prefer that you have experience in theworkplace. Don’t use the economic situation as an excuse togive up on looking for jobs.

What job related skills will students develop throughjournalism and what job opportunities are available?

Journalism can open up the world to a variety of jobs. Ourstudents go on to pursue careers not only in journalism, butin law, media, advertising, public relations and so manyother areas. You not only learn how to write, but how towrite well. Learning how to communicate well over variousmedia and understanding the symbiotic relationshipbetween technology, communication, and people preparesyou to go on to great things. Internship coordinators loveRutgers students. As quoted by one coordinator, Rutgersstudents are, “better prepared in terms of training. Theyare smarter and hungrier.” Many of our students do notrealize that they are at one of the best universities that pro-duces well-prepared, spot-on candidates.

What can students do to increase their chancesof finding a job?

I tell my students that it’s not about you, it’s a numbersgame. In the past where it used to be 250 candidates goingfor an entry-level job, there may be 500 candidates now.You need to show how smart and well-prepared you are. Doyour research and just be yourself. Employers are lookingfor people that they can trust, people that can work well,and can be a good teammate. Have a well-written cover let-ter and resume. Proofread, proofread, proofread! Knowproper etiquette and dress for success. You need to be thor-ough and on the spot. Interviewing for a job is like writing aresearch paper. You need to have a thesis and learn how toback it up. Prove to employers, “I’m a great candidate, andthis is why.” Finally, three words: believe in yourself.

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What skills does your com-pany seek in new hires forfull- time or internshipopportunities?At Blinds To Go we look forpeople who enjoy working withothers and have an interest inpeople management or leader-ship. BTG hires full-time candi-dates with professional atti-tudes who are self-starters andwho show entrepreneurial

skills but who are also team players. Applicantswho have high social interaction skills, communica-tion skills, and who are open-minded and thoughtfulwould be ideal. We hire interns and co-ops to buildskill sets in young candidates who are interested instarting a career.

What is special about working for your company?BTG has a company culture that is very focused ondeveloping and getting the best out of people. Allour managers are accountable for people develop-ment goals as well as operating goals. This createsan environment where the development of humancapital is paramount. Although we are a fairly largebusiness with operations in both the US andCanada, BTG is an entrepreneurial company wherean individual can have a huge impact. Developmentof human capital is especially important because weare a company with a strong culture of promotingonly from within. For example, the three youngmanagers leading the Florida expansion have beenwith the company between 2-3 years. The rate ofgrowth and the success of that market will be large-ly driven by the team these young managers areable to hire and develop. There are few placeswhere you can grow this fast and get this muchresponsibility a few years out of college.

What can a student expect to learn duringan internship?Given the long-term nature of our development pro-grams, a student would get valuable insight into the

BTG culture while working with our leaders. Weoffer two co-ops for students who would ideally becandidates for our leadership development pro-grams upon graduation; FaME for general manage-ment and MLDP for manufacturing or supply chainmanagement. Students learn job functions, socialskills to connect with consumers, and how to makesmart business decisions.

When are you scheduled to be on campus?Given our local headquarters and our success withgraduates in the past, Rutgers is a core school forour leadership development programs. We areactive on campus in both fall and spring.

What type of questions can a student expectduring an interview? Are they behavioral-based?Relax. We want to get to know you as an individual.What are your interests, career and otherwise?What’s important to you in a job or career? What’simportant to you in a company? And we will givemany chances to get to know us (we use open hous-es, store/plant visits). And you will meet many peo-ple on our team, some of whom were in your seatless than a year ago. Use this opportunity to get toknow us. The better you know us and the better weknow you, the greater the probability that we bothhave found a good long-term fit.

What is the best way to find out more aboutyour company?Check out our website at www.blindstogo.com. Ifyou would like to talk to Rutgers alumni and askthem about their experiences, below are someRutgers graduates who have volunteered to assiststudents. Email them your phone number and theywill return your call.

Ramneeta Tajula, Communication, 2003—rtaju-la@blindstogo.comVitor Silva, MBA, 2005—vsilva@blindstogo.comLisa Korn, Business, 2002—lkorn@blindstogo.comJonathan Dukes, Economics and Labor Studies,2009—jdukes@blindstogo.com

Ramneeta Taluja

An interview with Ramneeta Taluja, General Manager, Blinds To Go

Employer SpotlightA Winning Job SearchStrategyby Peter Vogt, MonsterTRAK Career Coach

You’ve posted your resume online and even applied for a

few positions. You’re also scouring the newspaper classifieds

like crazy, sending off cover letters and resumes for all the job

openings that seem to fit you. Is there anything else you can do

to look for a job? Absolutely! In fact, the more diverse your job-

hunting strategy, the more effective it’s likely to be. Here are

eight tactics you can use to track down job opportunities:

Contact Professional Organizations in Your Field

National, regional, and local professional organizations exist

in great part to help their members with career development.

Many organizations include field-specific job listings on their

websites or in their printed publications.

Visit Company and Organization WebSites

Many companies and organizations post their job openings

on their own websites, usually under an “Employment” or

“Career Opportunities” link. Many also have an application

process where you post your resume on their website, which

places it in their applicant tracking system.

Apply Directly to Organizations That Interest You

Do you know you want to work specifically for Company X or

Organization Y? If so, send a well-written cover letter and

resume directly to the company, either to its human resources

manager or, often more effective, to the person who would like-

ly make hiring decisions for the department that interests you. It

isn’t always easy to find the right person to get in touch with;

typically, you’ll have to do some digging.

Network, Network, Network

Generally the most effective job-hunting approach, network-

ing is simply talking to people to either track down helpful per-

sonal contacts or learn about job openings that may not neces-

sarily be advertised. Start by talking to your own family, friends,

and acquaintances. Let everyone in your life know you’re look-

ing for a job, and give them an idea of what type of job you

want.

Join Professional Associations

If there’s a professional organization in your field, join it and

start participating in its meetings and other events so you can

get to know people in your area of interest. Work with a career

counselor to both tap his or her contacts and learn of alumni

who might be able and willing to lend you a hand in your

search. Finally, don’t forget to tap your professors’ connections

as well.

Participate in Job Fairs

Many cities, particularly large ones, host job fairs at various

locations throughout the year. Most colleges and universities

hold their own job fairs as well. A job fair is a rare opportunity to

have employers come to you, so make sure you attend when-

ever possible.

Use a Placement Agency or Recruiter/Headhunter

There are companies out there that specialize in helping

people find jobs. Some of them even focus on working with col-

lege students and recent college grads. Maybe one of them

can help you. A word of caution, however: While most organi-

zations receive their fees from employers (and not you, the job

seeker), some will seek money from you. So be careful, and

make sure you know who’s paying the bill.

Consider Temping

Often, by working briefly as a temp for a company, you can

position yourself to be hired for a full-time, permanent position

that opens up later. Even if that doesn’t happen, however,

temping can help you see various companies from the inside,

meet people in your field of interest and earn some pretty

good money.

The more diverse your job-hunting methods are, the more

opportunities you’ll uncover and the greater the chance is that

you’ll find, and land, the job you want.

Visit careerservices.rutgers.edu for help with your job

search.

Did You Know?Career Services has a channel on myRutgers.

Add us to your “Everyday” tab!

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With over 500 million active users onFacebook, Career Services decided to joinin on the fun with its own fan page.Currently, there are over 1,300 fans ofRutgers Career Services! The page keepsyou updated with upcoming events andworkshops, useful career-related articles,special internship/job postings, and eveninteractive contests to win some cool prizes!

In November, 2010, Career Serviceslaunched its first Facebook contest wherestudents commented on “What was yourfavorite Career Services event that you’veattended?” Twenty lucky participants wereentered in a drawing for a gift card.Popular responses included career days,internships in the health professions, din-ing etiquette, and speed networking.

Occasionally, you can find exclusive job andinternship opportunities posted on the page.Previous opportunities included nonprofitorganizations, the White House InternshipProgram, the CIA, and even NASA!

We encourage you to leave commentsabout what you like about Career Servicesresources and/or suggestions forimprovement. Help Career Services helpyou and let your voice be heard!

Be sure to become a fan of RutgersCareer Services. Find us atFacebook.com/RutgersCareerServices.

RU Using Facebook?

Stay up-to-date with CareerServices events.

Participate in special con-tests and be entered to winsome cool prizes!

Learn about exclusive intern-ship and job opportunities.

Check out career advice arti-cles; you never know when youcould use some tips.

Learn about special career-related events held off campus.

Top 5 reasons to join theFacebook page

Michelle Tong is a Rutgers Universitystudent majoring in Communication. Shecurrently serves as a Career ServicesCommunication and Journalism Intern.

From Campus to Career:

1 0 Tips for a Successful Transitionfrom College to the WorkplaceAs graduation approaches, many college seniors are preparing to entera professional work environment for the first time. The transition fromcollege student to employee is exciting. It is also a huge challengebecause of the tremendous difference between life in college and lifeafter college. As you begin your move from college to career, here are10 basic keys to success:

1.Arrive at work on time, preferably a little early. Stick to your allotted timefor lunch. As a new employee it is important to demonstrate a strong workethic and dedication to your career.

2. Dress appropriately. Observe how other employees dress, especial-ly colleagues in the same position as you. Always look neat and clean.

3. Ask your supervisor for feedback on your performance.

4. Observe your colleagues in action. Take note of office protocol.Avoid office gossip. Steer clear of “complainers.”

5. Demonstrate good manners. Always knock before entering a col-league’s office. Answer your telephone politely, even if the call is internal.

6. Identify a mentor. Find a person who is further along on a similarcareer path who is willing to take you under his/her wing.

7. Ask lots of questions. Do not pretend to know all the answers. Learn what

you need to know.

8. Always stick to deadlines. If you are going to have a problem meet-ing a deadline speak with your supervisor as soon as possible.

9. Pay close attention to the organization’s culture. Learn how things work.

10. Volunteer to help your co-workers. Ask your supervisor what youcan do to contribute to special projects. You’ll get noticed and be onyour way!

These tips also apply to students beginning internships this summer.Good luck with your transition to the workplace and your job.

Did You Know?Thinking about working or studying abroad? Check out our “Going Global” website. Log on to the Career Serviceswebsite and click on “Going Global” under “Boost Your Job Search.” Over 25 in-depth country profiles are available

along with profiles of 40 of America’s largest cities. A must if you are planning to relocate.

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Ask the Director

Dear Director,My roommate, who has had a bunch of interviews, told methat some recruiters start the interview by saying, “Tell meabout yourself.” How do I prepare for that question andanswer it in the interview?”

—Rutgers Senior

Hi RS:Thanks for your good question. It’s a good idea to be pre-pared for this question, if it does come up.

I would encourage you to practice a response to this question,maybe with a friend. Start by writing down three key pointsabout yourself—one personal, one academic, and one workrelated. Your response should be about a minute, which is adecent amount of time when you watch the clock. You wantto keep your answer short, informative, and well structured.

Your response might sound like this:

“I would like to touch on three things: my personal, academic,and work background. I grew up in Summit, New Jersey andfinished in the top 10% of my class, while playing soccer andthe flute. I enrolled in Rutgers and decided to major in eco-nomics because I wanted to learn the basic concepts of ourmoney system and the global economy. I have had severalinternships and part-time jobs while in college, including mycurrent internship at Johnson & Johnson in Skillman, NewJersey, where I am supporting the consumer sales division. Mycareer goal is to work in pharmaceutical sales.”

This covers all three main points in just about 30 seconds.You don’t want it to sound overly rehearsed, but I hope thiswill give you the idea.

Good luck with your upcoming interviews.

—Dr. Richard WhiteDirector, Career Services

“The Director” answers questions every weekday morning onthe Career Services website.

RECIPROCITY: CAREER SERVICESBEYOND THE BANKS

Are you planning to live and work outside of central New Jersey? Then you should takeadvantage of the agreement between Rutgers Career Services and a network of career centersthroughout New Jersey and the country.

Through your affiliation with Rutgers and Career Services, you can receive “reciprocalservices” at most schools in the locations of your choice. Here is how reciprocity works:

Step 1 Send an e-mail message to Dr. Richard White, Director of Career Services, atriwhite@echo.rutgers.edu.

Step 2 Include your name, current address and phone number, year of graduation, andschool(s) that you would like us to contact on your behalf (maximum of three).

Step 3 I will write a letter to the career services director at the school(s) of your choice,requesting that he or she grant you access to the career library, job listings, and other services.I will mail a copy to you.

Step 4 When I hear from the school, I will send you a copy. In some cases, the school will senda copy directly to you.

Please note the following:

If you’re in a hurry, there is usually no need to wait for a formal reply from the school. If you showup with your copy of my letter, almost all schools will honor the letter on the spot.

Normally you will be able to utilize job listings, directories, DVDs, and other resource materials.

Normally you will not be able to utilize such services as on-campus recruiting or individual careercounseling. Each school will specify the breadth of its services for students or alumni from otherschools.

You can utilize this service at any time—as an underclass student, senior, or graduate.

A small number of schools (e.g., Boston University, Delaware, George Washington, andGeorgetown) charge a modest fee ($25 or $50) for a certain time period (usually six months).Most schools do not charge.

Schools in the University of California state system, Columbia, Harvard, NYU, and Penn do notprovide reciprocity.

Good luck with your job search “beyond the banks!”

Career Services InboxDr. White,

Thank you so much again for working with me on my per-sonal statements. Your valuable revisions and inspirationalguidance throughout this process is much appreciated. I willbe completing my applications this week and will most defi-nitely let you know where I end up continuing my education.I look forward to sharing good news with you in the spring!

Sincerely,

Michelle Eisenberg, Psychology 2011

On the Lighter Side As you transition from backpack to briefcase and step out intothe world of work, familiarizing yourself with the following“corporate lingo” may help you learn your way around.

Competitive Salary = We remain competitive by paying lessthan our competitors.

Join our fast-paced company = We have no time to train you.

Duties will vary = Anyone in the office can boss you around.

Casual work atmosphere = We don’t pay enough to expectthat you will dress up well.

Must be deadline oriented = You will be six months behindschedule on your first day.

Some overtime required = Some time each night and sometime each weekend.

Requires team leadership skills = You will have the responsi-bility of a manager, without the pay or respect.

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