PEERS FOR CAREERS

Starr Career Development Center
Peers for Careers 2008

Peers for Careers are highly trained undergraduate student leaders who serve as peer educators on topics such as career exploration, resume writing, cover letters, thank you notes, interviewing and job searching. It is a two-tiered leadership program that prepares students for progressively more advanced leadership roles within the Starr Career Development Center (SCDC) and in their extracurricular and professional lives.

Role of a Tier One Peer

Tier One Training prepares students to provide one-on-one resume reviews, cover letter and thank you letter critiques, advisement on general career exploration, and campus outreach. Peers assist the staff of the Starr Career Development Center (SCDC) with administrative tasks as well as presentations, job fairs, and other career programs. In addition to receiving comprehensive and personalized training, Peers also receive weekly supervision and mentorship from members of the SCDC Staff. Peers who meet performance standards of Tier One, may then go on to receive additional training as a Tier 2 Peer, to learn Mock Interviewing and workshop facilitation.

Role of a Tier Two Peer

Tier Two Training prepares Peers to provide one-on-one videotaped mock interviews, to facilitate workshops on behalf of the Starr Career Development Center, and to take on co-trainer responsibilities for future trainings. In addition to providing resume, cover letter, and thank you note reviews, they also focus on facilitating mock interview, workshops, and other special programs. Tier Two Peers also receive weekly supervision and mentorship from members of the SCDC Staff.

The mission of the Peers for Careers Program

• To provide assistance to members of the Baruch Community (students, staff and alumni) on matters related to career exploration and planning
• To assist the staff of the Starr Career Development Center with office productivity and activities to enhance the services to the Baruch community
• To enhance the career and professional development of all participants in Peers for Careers Program

Requirements

• Successful Completion of T.E.A.M. Baruch Training
• Successful completion of 10-session Tier 1 Training program and all training requirements
• Interview with Coordinator and SCDC Staff
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment of at least 6 hours per week
• Must commit to minimum of one year of service
• Participation in bi-annual Starr SCDC Retreats and in-service trainings once a semester
• Participation in SCDC's Career and Internship Fairs

Top 10 Reasons to Become a Peer

• Gain critical knowledge to help you and your peers in choosing a major
• Learn essential skills to succeed in launching your career
• Build excellent communication and interpersonal skills through group presentations, workshops, and one-on-one resume reviews and mock interviews
• Get access to hundreds of internships and jobs
• Network with employers at many SCDC events
• Serve as student liaison to employers at SCDC Career Days and Internship Fairs
• Receive mentorship from professional career counselors
• Be a role model for your peers and learn from the career experiences of your fellow students
• Enjoy the feeling of truly making a difference in the lives of others
• Develop your own highly effective resume and polish your interviewing skills