Career Portal 
A NEWSLETTER SUPPORTING THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT OF SUNY ORANGE STUDENTS 
Here you will find news about the 
career successes of your fellow classmates 
and alumni, as well as suggestions 
and ideas of how you can best 
prepare yourself for the world-of-work. 
In each issue we will feature a variety 
of employers and ask them what 
career advice they would like to pass 
on to our students. Periodically we will 
highlight specific careers and explain 
what career paths lead to these professions. 
Finally, we will leave you with 
a Schedule of Events, outlining our 
upcoming career workshops, career 
activities and employer happenings. 
We look forward to your feedback and 
invite you to stop by our office to let us 
know how you like our e-newsletter. 
Best Regards, 
Your Career Services Team 
WELCOME | FEEDBACK WANTED 
JOB SEARCH 
STRATEGIES 
Using the Office of 
Career & Internship 
Services in your job 
search efforts can 
yield positive results. 
Read about one 
student�s success 
finding employment. 
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CAREER ADVICE 
FROM THE STAFF 
Internship Services� 
staff provides tips for 
career success. 
INTERNSHIP 
UPDATE 
Internships can provide 
the gateway to 
employment. Learn 
how one student benefitted 
from her internship 
and how it helped 
her secure employment 
upon graduation. 
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FEATURED 
EMPLOYER 
Crystal Run Healthcare 
is one of the county�s 
premier employers. 
Find out what employee 
skill sets are 
required to work at 
Crystal Run Healthcare 
and at other healthcare 
providers. 
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UPCOMING 
EVENTS 
Read about upcoming 
activities and workshops 
that are scheduled 
for the spring 
semester. 
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Spring 2010 
INSIDE THIS ISSUE 
The 
Welcome to the first issue of our e-newsletter, The Career Portal, 
a publication supporting the career development of SUNY Orange 
students. SUNY Orange 
Office of Career and 
Internship Services 
www.sunyorange.edu/careers 
careers@sunyorange.edu 
(845) 341-4444 
Middletown: Room #227 
George F. Shepard Student Center 
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; 
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. 
Newburgh: Please call for hours 

Kavon McMillan graduated from the Physical 
Therapy Assistant Program in May 2007. 
He stopped by the 
Office of Career & 
I n t e r n s h i p 
Services seeking 
help with his 
resum�. After a 
few meetings with 
one of our career 
development specialists, 
he developed 
a resum� that 
was visually appealing 
and featured his skills and abilities in a most 
positive light. Eager to begin his job search, he registered 
with our online job bank which is available 
24/7 from any computer with internet access. Just 
a short time later, Kavon obtained his first physical 
therapy assistant position at Nyack Manor Nursing 
Home where he worked under the supervision of a 
physical therapist providing services to the nursing 
home residents. Since then, Kavon obtained a second 
professional job with the help of our job bank, 
working at Orthopedic Associates in Dutchess 
County. He was able to work at each of the jobs for 
6 months; the maximum allowable period as a limited 
permittee in NY state. 
So where did Kavon turn once he passed the 
National Physical Therapy Exam for PTA's? The 
Office of Career & Internship Services! And we 
were happy to welcome Kavon back, this time as 
an alumni. Together, we updated his resum� and 
posted it to the online job bank where employers 
can now search our database and contact students 
directly. Kavon is hopeful that he will once again 
find employment as a physical therapist assistant 
thanks to the resources of the Office of Career & 
Internship Services. 
Ashley Wilson graduated 
from the Office Technology 
Program in May 2009 and 
obtained employment as a 
claims processor at Blue Cross Blue 
Shield shortly after graduation. Ashley, 
who completed an internship at the 
Middletown Community Health Center in 
Pine Bush, writes that her internship experience 
was instrumental in preparing her 
for her first professional education-related 
position. Ashley states that the internship 
offered her the opportunity to experience 
first-hand what it means to work in an 
office setting and to work as a member of 
a team. She learned how to work independently, 
how to be a self-starter, and 
how to multi-task. 
In order to secure her internship, 
Ashley had to interview with three 
people which she says was intimidating, 
but it prepared her 
for her interview at Blue Cross Blue 
Shield. It taught her how to present herself 
and �how to keep the interview flowing 
well.� When asked about her internship 
class, Ashley goes on to say that it was 
also very helpful. It provided guidance for 
proper professional communication and 
helped the students complete a portfolio, 
which Ashley says seemed to impress her 
interviewer. 
In closing, Ashley has the following advice 
for her fellow SUNY Orange students: �I 
would recommend everyone intern before 
they go out into the workforce. It taught me 
a lot and made the transition from school 
to work a lot easier because I knew what I 
was getting myself into, and I could go in 
and work with confidence.� 
To find out more about internship opportunities, 
stop by the Office of Career & 
Internship Services in room #227 at the 
George Shepard Student Center. 
SUNY Orange Office Technology student 
credits internship for career success 
�I WOULD RECOMMEND EVERYONE INTERN BEFORE THEY GO 
OUT INTO THE WORKFORCE.� 
JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES� 
THE CAREER CENTER� 
YOUR BEST RESOURCE 
AsHLEY WILSON 
MEDICAL OFFICE INTERN 
KAVON MCMILLAN VISITS CAREER 
SERVICES FOR RESUME ADVICE 
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CAREER ADVICE 
FROM YOUR 
CAREER 
SERVICES TEAM: 
During the past 15 years no other organization 
in the county has grown as quickly 
and expansively as Crystal Run 
Healthcare, which to date employs over 
1,100 people. It is among one of the 
fastest growing medical practices in the 
nation, with over 30 medical specialties at 
11 different locations. In May 1996 the 
multi-specialty physician�s practice had 
nine physicians; now over 200 physicians 
are employed by Crystal Run Healthcare. 
Most recently the Practice opened 
speech, audio, physical therapy and occupational 
therapy departments, and while 
many employers are cutting their workforce, 
Crystal Run Healthcare 
has been busy recruiting new 
staff. During the summer, two 
of SUNY Orange�s May 2009 
graduates were hired for the 
new physical therapy department. 
Kenneth Campisi is 
working as a Physical 
Therapist Assistant and Laura 
Ortiz was hired to work as a 
Patient Services Representative 
at the front desk. By 
January 2010 the Practice is 
looking to open its first 
Ambulatory Surgery Center, 
a joint venture with ORMC. 
Both clinical and non-clinical employment 
opportunities abound at Crystal Run 
Healthcare. Vacancies are first posted 
internally, demonstrating the organization�s 
commitment to their current workforce. 
All employee candidates must interview 
with a human resource representative 
and with the department head. 
During the interview, recruiters look for 
candidates who demonstrate compassion, 
sensitivity for patients� needs, and 
strong customer service skills. Persons 
who can adapt to different situations, who 
demonstrate the ability to remain flexible, 
and who are not rigid in their outlook 
match the employee skill sets valued by 
the organization. All employee candidates 
are expected to be computer literate and 
have a working knowledge of the 
Windows environment. Reference 
checks, criminal background checks and 
licensure verification are routine preemployment 
requirements. 
Recent college graduates 
will be considered for 
employment at Crystal Run 
Healthcare as long as they 
can demonstrate a successful 
employment history 
and/or successful completion 
of a training program. 
Recruiters are on the lookout 
for employee candidates 
who demonstrate a level of 
commitment and dependability 
through steady 
employment with the same 
employer. 
Mary DeFreitas, Chief Human Resources 
Officer, recommends that students interested 
in a career in the healthcare industry 
should investigate the many and varied 
career opportunities available. How many 
of us have heard of a Cytotechnologist or 
a Biomedical Engineer or a Business 
Intelligence Analyst? Yet these workers 
are all employed by the healthcare 
industry. 
To find more careers visit 
www.explorehealthcareers.org. 
Featured Employer: 
CRYSTAL RUN 
HEALTHCARE 
Join a club, do volunteer work, 
become a member of a civic 
organization 
You�ll be able to acquire valuable 
skills, develop your professional network, 
contribute positively to your 
community, and at the same time 
enhance your employability. 
Petra Wege-Beers, Director 
Be true to yourself 
Pursue a career that YOU would 
love to do in life. It is important to 
know yourself as well as your values, 
skills, and abilities in order to 
find your dream job. 
Brenda Capuano, 
Internship Developer and 
Associate Professor of Business 
Be proactive in your career preparation 
The best advice you can utilize as a 
college student is to be proactive in 
your career preparation. Introduce 
yourself to the Office of Career and 
Internship Services to discover how 
the office can guide you and to discover 
what internship opportunities 
are available to you as a student. 
While you are there, sign up with the 
on-line job bank to discover the 
types of employment available in the 
region. Attend workshops on campus 
for resume and cover letter writing, 
interviewing tips, and networking 
strategies. Finally, attend the 
annual Job Fair on campus to learn 
how to speak with employers. 
Linda Newman, 
Career Development Specialist 
Make your resume mistake proof 
Proofread your resume several 
times (more is better). Having a parent/
friend proofread it, too, is a good 
idea. One of the best ways to proof 
for spelling errors is to read your text 
from right to left. 
Irma O�Dowd, Clerk II 
LAURA ORTIZ AND KENNETH CAMPISI, 
FORMER SUNY ORANGE STUDENTS 
WORKING AT CRYSTAL RUN 
HEALTHCARE, AUGUST 2009 
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Career workshops are available for your job 
search at both Middletown and Newburgh. 
They are as follows: 
�Writing Winning Resumes� 
Tues., February 16 � Newburgh 
Thurs., February 18 � Middletown 
�Business Etiquette � How To Make A Good 
Impression� 
Tues., March 16 � Newburgh 
Thurs., March 18 � Middletown 
�The Art of Interviewing� 
Tues., March 30 � Newburgh 
Thurs., April 1 � Middletown 
�Getting Ready For The Job Fair� 
Tues., April 6 � Newburgh 
Thurs., April 8 � Middletown 
All Career Workshops are held at 11 a.m. and 
are open to all students, alumni, and community 
members at no charge. 
For detailed information on the above workshops, 
please contact us at (845) 341-4444 or 
check our website at: www.sunyorange.edu/ 
careers/workshops.shtml. 
Career Workshops 
Upcoming Events One candidate asked his possible future 
employer during an interview if he could take a 
smoke break. 
Our advice: Don�t even smoke prior to the 
interview. Some people (including interviewers) 
are sensitive to smoke. 
CAREER 
BLUNDERS 
Annual Job Fair 2010 
Thursday, April 15 
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 
Physical Education Building 
East Conkling Avenue, Middletown, NY. 
For more information regarding the Job Fair, 
please call us at (845) 341-4444 or check our website at: 
www.sunyorange.edu/careers/jobfair.shtml 
SUNY Orange 
Health & Wellness Fair 
Wednesday, April 7 
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
George F. Shepard Student Center 
South Street, Middletown, NY 
Stop by and visit us at the Health & 
Wellness Fair! 
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