From: Angie Powers
Date: February 19, 2021
Subject: Career Services Newsletter 2/19/21


Highlighted Events & Job Corner

 

February 19, 2021

Happy Friday MBA/PMBA Students!

There are many career and employer events coming up over the next few weeks as part of Spring Recruiting (below). I encourage you to attend so that you learn more about the organization, meet company representatives to expand your contacts and explore career opportunities.

Note: Most of the career and employer-related events will be held in February and early March so take advantage of these opportunities if possible.

Reach out to me if you have any questions. Stay warm and have a great weekend!

Regards,

Angie

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In This Newsletter:

  1. Career Events (Gies College of Business)
  2. Employer - Related Events
  3. Career Fairs
  4. Other Career – Related Events
  5. Job Corner

 

CAREER EVENTS (Gies College of Business)

 

Practice STAR method - Behavioral Interview Stories

Practice your STAR format behavioral interview stories by working in small groups of your peers. In a Zoom breakout room, you will be with 2-3 of your peers and take turns practicing answering behavioral interview questions and receiving feedback from a career advisor and your group.

 

MBA/PMBA -Video Interview Practice with Angie

An opportunity for more video/Zoom interview practice. You will receive pre-work to complete 2-3 interview questions via Big Interview. You will them meet with Angie for a 20-minute session to debrief your video interviews and work on fine tuning your skills. Register for a date below and you will be assigned a 20-minute slot within that hour.

Date/Time:

 

LinkedIn Strategies: Optimizing your Outreach

March 2nd @ 12:30pm | Register Here

Filling in a LinkedIn profile is easy, but are you using it to connect to the right opportunities? We will discuss common questions such as: “What do I put in a message when reaching out to someone?” or How do I find recruiters or alumni to talk with?" or “How can I get someone to respond to my message without bugging them?" and “How can I find job opportunities on LinkedIn?” Intended for students with

an existing LinkedIn Profile.

 

MBA/PMBA Career Group Meet-Up

Meet-up with your classmates to learn about their current job search success, challenges and an opportunity to help each other. Come prepared to share what is working for you, what is not and if there are any job leads or connections that you can share (or need) to help each other out.

Angie will be leading these groups and conversations.

Note: For a complete list of Gies-organized career workshops, please log onto Gies Groups.

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EMPLOYER-RELATED EVENTS
Employer-related events can be a great opportunity to gather knowledge about the organization, explore what you’re interested in (and not interested in), and learn what type of candidate they are seeking. It is also a great opportunity to build connections and expand your network. Even if you are not their target group, it doesn’t hurt to ask questions to build your knowledge base and build connections with company representatives.

Below is a highlight of upcoming employer events on Handshake. For a complete list, please log onto your Handshake account.

 

Conagra Brands: AMA with Campus Recruiting

Fri, Feb 19 | 4:00pm-5:00pm CT | Register here

Ask us anything! Our campus recruiting team will be available to answer any questions you have whether those questions are around our internship program, current positions/qualifications, or culture we're here to serve you. We will reserve time for the full hour, but students can drop in and out of the session as needed.

EY – Virtual Interviewing 101
Mon, Feb 22 | 3:00pm-4:00pm CT | Register here
Join EY as we walk through the different types of virtual interviewing, talk through real life examples and how to showcase your best self in this new virtual environment. Whether you are going through a virtual interview process or just looking to gain some tips and tricks – this event is for you!

Veeva Systems 2021 Virtual Workshops (Events spanning Feb-Apr)

Tue, Feb 23 | 11:00pm-12:00pm CT | Register here

Leader in cloud-based software for the Life Sciences Industry. We are ready for another season of Veeva Hosted workshops led by our University Recruiters. We are offering a range of sessions that will cover more about Veeva, the Life Sciences Industry, and some of our tips+tricks! Veeva is dedicated to building careers of new university graduates. Generation Veeva is a program focused on your professional development, providing mentors, workshops, and career path planning. We are offering multiple workshops this season - Read below to learn more about each session and the links to register!

  1. Personal Branding Workshop We will be sharing tips on what employers look for and how to best brand yourself so you stand out from the competition.

February 23 11:00 AM: https://veeva.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eToeAWX3TjemDO84D9DCmg

 

  1. Working Remotely Beyond COVID We are sharing some of our best tips + tricks to stay productive when working from home.

March 4 10:00 AM: https://veeva.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cWa9FSjWQXmVsZapYbI1-w

 

  1. Life Sciences Overview + COVID Industry Impact Learn not only what we do but how we've continued to impact the Life Sciences Industry with our technology. Learn how we've helped our customers by enabling new offerings for their COVID-19 research and trials.

March 30 1:00 PM: https://veeva.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jWDPj8vyR5-5_U9vMV6v0A

 

  1. Panel with a Consultant Development Program School Alum Connect with some of our current Associate Consultants to hear directly from them about their experience working at Veeva right out of school.

April 7 10:00 AM: https://veeva.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YwFh_riPRgOUdI2p0w32-g

 

  1. Guest Speaker from a Consultant Development Program (CDP) Manager Hear directly from University Recruiters and Program Managers what they look for in candidates and what makes a successful consultant.

April 14 11:00 AM: https://veeva.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1CFR_BsTSryMbKqD0SPUXg

You can register for one or more events by using the link next to the date and time of the event. Please wait for a confirmation email with more details and the event Zoom link.

FinTech Panel (Robinhood, Blend, Coinbase, Stripe)
Tues, Feb 23 | 11:00am PST | Register here
At this event, you will have the chance to hear from recruiters from Blend, Coinbase, Robinhood and Stripe. Once you have RSVP'ed, you will receive additional details on how to attend.

Skills Accelerator – 5 key skills of the future training series (presented by bp)
Join BP, one of the world’s seven oil and gas “supermajors”, for free virtual learning experiences to help you upskill and prepare for your future. The series of 75-minute virtual sessions will introduce you to five key skills of the future. To register for the webinars, please click here.

1. Acute Emotional Intelligence – Mon, Feb 22 at 1:00pm CT
2. Leveraging Change – Wed, Feb 24 at 5:00pm CT
3. Learning to Unlearn – Thurs, Feb 25 at 5:00pm CT
4. Partnering with Artificial Intelligence – Mon, March 1 at 5:00pm CT
5. Resilience – Wed, March 3 at 5:00pm CT

JP Morgan Chase – Institute Information Session
Wed, Feb 24 | 3:00pm-4:00pm EST | Register here
The JPMorgan Chase Institute is currently seeking a bachelor/masters graduate (December 2021 or earlier) to join the research team in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate: -Conduct economic research for the public good using propriety big data -Experience in statistics, data science, or computer programming - Strong background in economics or another quantitative social science. If interested in learning more about this opportunity, please register for the virtual information session today!

Fidelity Investments – Equity Stock Pitch 101
Wed, Feb 24 | 4:00pm-5:30pm EST | Register here
Have you ever wondered what is it like to pitch a stock? Are you looking to improve on your current stock pitching skills? Fidelity Investments will be hosting a virtual Equity Stock Pitch 101 where you will have the opportunity to learn everything you need to know about pitching a stock. You will hear from Fidelity investment professionals on the following: • The importance of a stock pitch and how it fits into the investment framework • How Fidelity analysts think about stock pitching • Tips on how to develop your own pitch • Preparation for a career on the buy-side • Learn about the role of an Equity Research Associate. This is a great opportunity for students starting their journey to learn more about finance and the art of stock pitching.

Internships at Research Park Panel Discussion
Fri, Feb 26 | 12:00pm CT | Register here
Join us to hear a panel discussion from Research Park professionals and learn how to land and make the most of an internship at Research Park. A great way to prepare for the Research Park Career Fair, which will follow on March 2. Our panelists will include representatives from: Abbott, AbbVie, D.Next, and Synchrony.

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CAREER FAIRS

Research Park Virtual Career Fair
Tues, March 2 | 3:00pm-7:00pm CT | Details here

Illini Career & Internship Virtual Fair
Thurs, April 1 | 10:00am-4:00pm CT | Details here

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OTHER CAREER-RELATED EVENTS
Check out these events organized by other campus units or external organizations

Global Asset Management Education (GAME) Forum X
March 25-26, 2021 | 9:00am-5:00pm ET | Registration required (registration fees apply)
The largest student-run financial conference in the world, Quinnipiac’s Global Asset Management Education Forum offers participants the rarest of opportunities: the chance to discuss and debate financial best practices with world-renowned industry leaders.

The forum will take place virtually, so no travel required! Check out the list of speakers and agenda.

International-Student Related Events

Immigration Attorney Session
Thursday, February 25 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. CT | Register here
Immigration attorneys will speak on immigration and employment options after OPT and can answer questions about what options are available after the completion of F-1 or J-1 status in the U.S. This presentation will also include information about current immigration law issues including potential changes in H1B sponsorships. Those who register for this event on Handshake by Friday, February 19 will receive a sign-up link for a 10-12 minute free consultation slot that will happen from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. right after the presentation.

2021 International Illini Networking (Virtual)
Fri, March 5 | 7:00pm-8:30pm CT | Register here
Are you an international student and interested to chat with alumni who were once international students themselves? Do you want to hear their career stories and experience? If so, we encourage you to register for this event! During this event, current international students will have the opportunity to virtually meet alumni working in the U.S. and other countries, to expand their network. This event is hosted by the Career Services Council.

OPT Online Workshop
For students who are graduating in May 2021 and plan to stay in the U.S. to work: You will need to submit your OPT application so we strongly encourage you to check out the online OPT workshop presented by ISSS.

Job Corner
Do not forget to check Handshake daily for jobs to apply to. Other suggested job boards are Careernomics, LinkedIn and Indeed.com
Finance
 
LDP:
 
Marketing
 
Consulting
 
 
Operations/Supply Chain
 
Business Analyst/Project Manager/Strategy/Data Analytics
 
Product Manager:
 
Human Resources