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Page Two THE BENNETT BANNER FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 1978 Students Must Get Involved As the year begins to bloom into spring and May hastens, along with Student Senate elections, one cannot help but won der who will take the time to get involved. Who will go that extra mile and stand up as a representative of the majority at Bennett College? Yes, the majority. There are over 500 women students on this campus and that is definitely a majority when it is compared to 75 or more faculty and administrative statt. Students profess to have majors that are related to various organizations and clubs on campus, yet their names do not ap pear on the rolls of these groups. Why? Does it take so much to give a few outside minutes of your life to a cause that is shared with other young women? . The importance of membership in clubs and organizations such as the yearbook staff or choir has not been fully realized. IF you are a music major, then being a member of the choir is a must, but students who are history majors often are not members of Pi Gamma Mu. Students who are media :^jors are not members of the yearbook and newspaper staffs, my! When a recruiter looks at your transcript, will she say yes, here is a smart girl, BUT, can she work with a group or m an office situation ? Can she work with people in a close situation. Can she follow ? Can she lead others ? , tt:. Many of these questions are immediately answered a stu dent has taken the initiative in joining just one organization. To be a “smart” student is not all in the books. To be a well- rounded student, outside interests must be sought. Social con- tacts and career-oriented contacts should be made during un- dergraduate years. . n .u -u i u A wide-range of experiences can be gained through clubs and organizations that are on college and university campuses, but these clubs can’t survive or function without members. The group functions and grows while the individual member grows and benefits as well. . Won’t you go that extra mile? When an organization begins its membership drive, ask questions if you are unsure of the total purpose of the group. Ask questions if you are not sure of what you will be expected to contribute. But at least show in- terest* The first step is always YOURS. Women's Studies Program Announced by Dotty Brown The theme “An Interdisci plinary Odyssey: Journeys Into The Chartered Future” will serve as the focal point for a series of workshops within the 1978 Lecture-For- um-Workshop Series under the auspices of the Women’s Studies Program, on April 3-7, 1978. According to program co ordinator, Mrs. Geraldine Tot ten, “This activity of the 1978 Lecture - Forum - Workshop Series will feature a week of various presentations cen tered on five problems threat ening future survival which demand for their solution in volvement by third - world women in leadership roles in international service.” The problems of hunger, freedom, socio-economic dy namics, love, and cosmic orientation in relation to the world will be presented in open forums, workshops, and seminars by visiting consult ants and representatives from each academic division and the academic support services. “How can technology and/ or the arts provide both job opportuntiies and skilled per sonnel necessary to cope with these international problems which are interdisciplinary and multiethnic in context?” will be the focal question for the presentations. The week’s activities will climax with A Career Aware ness Conference, co-sponsored by the National Urban League Incorporated and the Bennett College Career Services Cen ter. NAACP to Protest South Africa’s Participation in Davis Tennis Cup by Marion Johnson The NAACP plans to hold a mass demonstration in Nashville, Tennessee on March 18 to protest South Africa’s participation in the Davis Tennis Cup Tournament. In a news release from the NAACP New York office, execu tive director Benjamin L. Hooks said that “the demonstration will be in line with one of the recom mendations from the NAACP Task Force on Africa. It calls on the U. S. government to support ‘the For Bell es Only: Tips For Jot) Interviews 'or jueiles ^by Dotty Brown It’s that time again when thou sands of young people are seeking employment. Whether you are looking for permanent or tempo rary employment there are a few things that you should know. Don’t let anyone tell you that because we are a double-minority (black and female) we stand a better chance of getting a good job. That’s just not true. And even if it were, who wants to be mere ly a “token” for equal employ ment rights. So, you’re skillful, talented, and deserve a good job ... so what? During the months of May and June hundreds of thousands of tal ented, skillful students leave their colleges and universities deserv ing good jobs. Many of these stu dents are never considered for in terviews, not to mention jobs. The difference in your chances of get ting a job may very well lie in your interview techniques. First of all, it’s a very good idea to go in person to ask for an inter view. But if distance does not al low this, a phone call is your next best shot. When you call, intro duce yourself, state your reason for calling, and ask for an inter view at the companies conven ience. If, however, you decide not to call but to write a letter instead, remember that your letter must be complete but brief. A neatly prepared resume should accom pany the letter. Also, I have found that it is a very good practice to address your letter to one specific 1977-78 Editor-in-Chief A. Bass Associate Editor Deborah Tillman Adviser Virginia Tucker Layout Editors Deborah Tillman, Sharon Sanders Circulation Manager Janis Badson Business Manager Lewis Cartoonist Karen Lewis Ptiotographers Joyce Bass, Myra Pam Paschall, Tonya Martin, Keith Miller Reporters Dorothy Brown Rochelle D. Moody S. Marie Brown Beverly Rumley Marion Johnson Jackie Williams Hattie Purnell Wendy Woods person. If your letter is addressed solely to the personnel office, it may be left lying around for sev eral days. Your letter should introduce you and state the purpose of your writing. You may want to suggest several days and times for which you are available for an interview. Make sure that you make it clear that these dates are only sugges tions. Be sure to include your ad dress and phone number so that you can be contacted. The importance of an error-free letter cannot be over-emphasized. If your letter is full of gram matical or typographical errors, you can forget about the inter view. Whether you call or write, that telephone conversation or letter is a reflection of you. Leave out the slang and street talk. Here is where your basic English skills come in. The biggest part is still to come. When you get an appointment for an interview, note the day and time. Punctuality is very impor tant. It is better to be there a few minutes early than a few minutes late. If for some reason you can not keep the appointment, call the interviewer and let him/her know and ask for another appointment. And please, leave the blue-jeans home. Even if you’re being inter viewed for a job at the peanut factory, don’t wear blue-jeans. Your appearance is given a lot of consideration by the interviewer. prohibition of the participation of South Africa in all athletic and cultural competition until all South Africans, regardless of race or color, are able to compete for the opportunity to participate without any restrictions or limitations based on race or color.’ ” Hooks also urged proponents of these matches to send telegrams to and to telephone the organizer of the Davis Cup matches, which is the United States Tennis Associ ation, their Congressmen, the A casual dress, skirt and blouse, or if you must, pants suit will be fine. Talk to and look directly at the person who is interviewing you. Answer completely any questions asked. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask them. As a matter of fact, it may be to your advantage to have a few questions ready. Most people find this to be very impressive and a measure ment of your interest. And for heavens sake smile! Show off your beautiful personality. When the interview is over ex press your gratitude for being considered for the job. Ask when you can expect to hear from them. If you do not hear from them in the time they say, call them. Call twice if you have to. Be sure to give your name, the date on which you were interviewed and the name of the person who inter viewed you; and then ask about the outcome of the interview. In the world of work, aggressiveness is a plus. You know how good you are; now it is up to you to let others know too. Be a reflection of your skills and abilities. Don’t be afraid to put your best foot forward. After all, employers are only hir ing the best, A sample copy of a standard business letter requesting an in terview and a sample copy of the basic format of a resume may be found on the bulletin board in the Student Union. mayor of Nashville and the presi dent of Vanderbilt University where the tournament is to be held. On February 20 NAACP youth field director, Janice M. Johnson and James Brown, director of the youth division, came to the Ben nett College campus. During their stay they held a conference to encourage students at Bennett to attend the demon stration. They also answered any questions pertaining to the situ ation in South Africa and the ef fect the march could have on it. “South African blacks don’t have an NAACP or any other or ganization to motivate changes. They demonstrate and rally but are hindered by the white I'uling class,” said Jim. Traveling throughout the Caro- linas, Georgia and Florida, they hope to get buses of students from each of the schools to attend the demonstration. One school’s in volvement can perhaps influence other schools to take affirmative action. This march can and should lead to political changes in South Africa. If not this, then at least it can demonstrate the genuine con cern of American black youth for the problems facing South Africa. Letter to tlie Hditor In evaluating the advantages of being involved in the student gov ernment on any campus, it is im portant to first investigate what the function of a student govern ment is. Although it varies on different campuses most student govern ments serve specific purposes. The best way to find out would be to obtain a copy of the constitution which is used to form the group and usually states not only the rules they follow but also the types of activities students can become involved in. It’s worth the time. Signed, S. I. A. (Student interested in Action)
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