Monday, February 28, 2011

Message from the Alumni Director

Hello!  Two months into the new year, I am proud to say that the Berkeley College alumni network is growing stronger every day.  The Official Berkeley College Network on LinkedIn has more than 843 members, and our Facebook page has grown to more than 550 fans.  I can’t stress those numbers enough – whether you are a job seeker or a current student, retired or transitioning to a new career, the Berkeley College alumni network is the best place to make connections for professional advancement.

I’m very pleased to say that there are more alumni events planned than ever before.  Whether you have already attended one, like the recent Alumni Happy Hour in Hasbrouck Heights, or you would like to attend one in the near future, such as the Alumni Retirement Seminar, there are many options for you to enjoy.  We have listened closely to your event requests, which led us to plan several community events, such as the MS Walk Alumni Team in Ridgewood, NJ on April 10, and the March of Dimes Walk on May 5.  We are even hosting our first international alumni reception in Bermuda on April 29!

Finally, I have received many calls over the last few months asking about getting access to the alumni website, so I’d like to take a few minutes and describe the different websites available for you to use, and how you can log on.

The Alumni Online Community  
The online community is located at www.berkeleycollege.edu/alumni and is the homepage for all alumni of Berkeley College.  The website hosts an online alumni directory; registration for alumni events; alumni news and media; and is the portal for you to update your information.  To log on to this website for the first time, you will need your maiden name (if applicable), your first name or initial, your year of graduation, and your date of birth.  Click here to log in for the first time.

Berkeley College CareerZone 
CareerZone is Berkeley College’s job search engine.  CareerZone hosts thousands of jobs across the U.S., but is also the best tool to write and refine your resume; connect with a career counselor; and search for jobs.  To access CareerZone, you must first log in to Blackboard.  Click here to log in to Blackboard.  Once you log in to Blackboard, visit the Career Opportunities section of the Alumni Website for further instructions.  If you are having problems logging in to Blackboard, email helpdesk@berkeleycollege.edu for help.
We have a lot to look forward to this year!

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