Middlebury College Center for Careers and Internships

Identifying Fraudulent Employment?Opportunities Unfortunately, not every job posting or offer is an opportunity. Scammers know that job opportunities are a powerful tool for gathering personal information, so you need to know how to distinguish legitimate job postings from scam attempts.?Below are some tips to follow and red flags to look out?for. BASIC TIPS: *If a job sounds too good to be true,?it almost certainly is. *Don’t provide financial information or your Social Security number! *Legitimate employers won’t ask for your bank account details or your SSN. *Do not send money! Legitimate employers will not ask you to wire money or pay for services. *When in doubt, look for the job posting on the employer’s official website.?Much like phishing emails, scam job postings often capitalize on well-known names and images. Do not follow links from the suspicious posting, which could take you to a cosmetically similar page, and check the employment page to be sure the opening is real. Calling the company in question (again, using publicly available contact information) is another good strategy. *If you experience anything unusual about a job posting in Handshake, please contact CCI as soon as possible and flag the posting in Handshake. RED FLAGS: *The same warning signs that signal fraudulent emails and websites: bad grammar and spelling, requests for personal information, and difficulty contacting or identifying the poster are all clear signs of trouble. *Request for an initial investment. *Request for bank account access. *Requests for payment or transferring money. *Offers to pay a large amount of money for little work. *Offers you a job without interviewing/interacting with you. *You are contacted by phone, and the number is not available. *Vague descriptions that focus on money rather than the job. *Email domain that doesn’t match the employer’s official domain. *Email domain of a free provider is used such as live(dot)com, yahoo(dot)com, hotmail(dot)com, gmail(dot)com etc. Legitimate organizations almost always have their own email systems. *Website that has information only on the job you’re applying for, rather than about the company in general. To learn more about #MiddleburyCollege-specific resources, check out our website: https://lnkd.in/eNmUk5EE

Data drives decisions - but how does it go from numbers to strategy? Chris Schmidt ’07, Senior Manager of Business Intelligence at Amazon, breaks down the BI career path and the key skills needed to succeed in this growing field. Learn about: > The technical & soft skills that set candidates apart > What to expect in the BI hiring process > Why this career is both challenging and rewarding Watch now: https://lnkd.in/eNaHxNVU

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Tech isn't just for software engineers! Want to break into tech but don’t see yourself coding all day? There are so many other ways to make an impact! In this video, Middlebury College alumni at Toast discuss key roles beyond SWE - including product management, UX design, product marketing, and project/program management. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/evuGbmFi

We are thrilled to share the Middlebury College Center for Careers and Internships (CCI) Strategic Plan 2024-2027! This plan reflects our commitment to ensuring that Middlebury students graduate world-ready and work-ready, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and networks to thrive in an evolving professional landscape. Guided by our mission, vision, and core values, this plan lays out three key strategic goals: > Develop and Sustain a Thriving College-to-Career Ecosystem > Strengthen Career Education at Middlebury > Facilitate Access to Meaningful Opportunities This plan is the result of collaboration, benchmarking, and stakeholder input. We are excited to continue working with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and employers to bring this vision to life! Read more about our strategy and priorities: https://lnkd.in/etmwgeWm

Want to land a software engineering job? Coursework alone won’t always cut it! Reid Buzby, Middlebury College class of 2019, Software Engineer at Stripe, shares the skills and experiences that set students apart in the competitive SWE job market - whether you're aiming for startups or big tech. Watch the full interview: https://lnkd.in/exs6uw5A

A huge THANK YOU to our alumni who returned (both virtually and in-person) for the Global Health Field Guide! We are so grateful to Emily Bensen ’14, Paola Meza ’19, Sam Peisch ’13.5, John Slocum ’14.5, and Marissa Smith ’21 for volunteering their time to share their career paths, insights, and advice with students interested in global health. From public health policy to nonprofit leadership, these alumni showcased the many ways a Middlebury College education can lead to impactful careers in healthcare and global health. Thank you for your generosity, mentorship, and commitment to supporting the next generation of Middlebury students! To all the students who attended the panel and one-on-one career chats—keep the connections going! Explore Midd2Midd to stay in touch with alumni and continue learning from their experiences. (https://lnkd.in/ed-pU4kf)

Looking to polish your résumé for summer internships, campus jobs, or future opportunities? Join the CCI's Peer Career Advisors for a résumé-building session designed to help you craft a strong, professional Middlebury résumé.

A shoutout to Alicia Gomez, the advisor of our Arts, Media and Communications Career Community, for providing support during John’s job search. We love to see these updates. Wishing you all the best in this exciting new chapter, John McCulloch! Want to learn more about the Arts, Media, and Communications Career Community? Check out our website: https://lnkd.in/enigiixD

Explore Careers in Global Health with Middlebury College Alumni! Are you interested in a career in public health, healthcare policy, or global health equity? Don’t miss tonight's Global Health Field Guide Panel, where Middlebury alumni return to campus to share their campus to career story! EVENT DETAILS Thursday, March 6, 2025 >Career Panel | 4:30–5:45 p.m. >Franklin Environmental Center at Hillcrest, Room 103 >RSVP on Handshake: https://lnkd.in/eFreN_gV Friday, March 7, 2025 >One-on-One Career Chats | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. >Kitchel House (CCI) Sign up to chat with alumni on our website: https://lnkd.in/em8kVGHg Meet alumni working in global health, from health policy analysts to nonprofit leaders: > Emily Bensen ’14 – Chief Partnership Officer, Integrate Health > Paola Meza ’19 – Associate, Spring Health > Sam Peisch ’13.5 – Health Policy Analyst, Vermont Legal Aid > John Slocum ’14.5 – Research Project Manager, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine > Marissa Smith ’21 – Chronic Disease Inclusion Coordinator, Maryland Department of Health See you there!