Career Services Newsletter

PMBA/MBA’s News you Can Use!

It’s Career Fair / Recruiting Season!!

September 11, 2020

Breaking News:

1. Internship offer conversion to Full-time??

Did you receive a full-time job offer from your summer internship? Please schedule time with me so that we can discuss your offer, negotiation strategies, acceptance timeline and overall benefits package. Or just shoot me an email with the exciting news and details.

2. FCA Info Session – ThIs MONDAY, September 14, 2020 4:00-5:00 pm CST

Join FCA as they highlight their (CLD) Leadership Development Full-time and internship programs. Hear directly from MBA alumnus, Stefan Anderson and fellow FCA professionals for an interactive panel discussion led by Fady Tella - current CLD professional and recruiting representative with FCA.

NOTE: You will need to also register through this Zoom link in order to receive the Zoom dial-in information for 9/14. https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJModOypqz8oEtf80-YudVe3iPrEZlHSi0a9

Please apply on Handshake for the CLD job postings on Handshake.

In This Newsletter:

• Messages and Reminders from Angie’s Desk
• What’s Happening - Upcoming events, workshops and career fairs
• Full-Time Job Postings
• Extra Credit! - Tips, Advice and Resources

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CAREER FAIRS

1. National Black MBA (NBMBAA)
   • I sent out (emailed) the registration information to all who said ‘Yes” on the survey that they wanted the program to cover their registration cost.
   • Now is the time to apply to jobs and begin researching the companies who will be in attendance. You can do this through the Career Success Network
   • If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

2. Prospanica, October 12 – 16, 2020
   1. I sent out (emailed) the registration information to all who said ‘Yes” on the survey that they wanted the program to cover their membership/registration cost.

3. Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA) – For LGBTQ students October 2&3 and 8&10^th, 2020 (FREE)
   1. https://reachingoutmba.org/romba-conference/
4. Veteran’s MBA Career Fair – For military and veterans only October 6-9^th, 2020 (FREE)
   • https://mbaveterans.com/

5. Virtual CAMPUS Career Fairs:

Gies Business Career Fair:

As you prepare for the career fairs. Here is the exhaustive list of employers attending on Wednesday September 17^th.  

• Spreadsheet of employers attending Full-Time day September 17^th  (posted in Gies Groups in Gies Career Services Files – just click the FILES tab at the top of the homepage)

Career Fair Prep:

• Access all virtual career fair resources on Gies Groups to help you prepare
  • Watch the CareerEco Platform tutorial here.
  • Read the PDF Tutorial here.
  • Check out the Mobile Tutorial here.
  • Review the Frequently Asked Questions here.

Relish Graduate Career Fair:

Here is a list of companies who will be in attendance and some of the full-time roles which are now posted for the career fair event.  Please make sure to register and attend. We are a sponsoring school and therefore, your entry fee has already been paid – yes, it is FREE!

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What’s Happening – Career Related Events

Each Tuesday (Beginning September 8) from 1:00-2:00 pm - MBA Career Meet-up

What are you working on and how can I help you with your career search? Maybe you don’t have much time but need to ask me a question? I have set time aside each week in case you have any quick questions, need to chat or want to just catch-up and forgot to schedule an appointment with me. Because this is an open chat room, I ask that you schedule an advising appointment with me for a practice interview, resume review or more in-depth advising conversation.

Join me on Tuesdays: Sept. 15, Sept. 22, Sept. 29, Oct. 6, Oct, 13, Oct. 20, Oct. 27, Nov. 3 (closed – go vote instead), Nov. 10, Nov. 17

You will find all the ‘Meet-up’ event dates listed in Gies Groups – Join Via Zoom: Angie Powers' Personal Meeting Room https://illinois.zoom.us/j/7671185862?pwd=R2dpSjJuWWRmcGFPT2s3UVMrWEtUUT09

Meeting ID: 767 118 5862
Password: 095524

Employer Focused Events:

Week of September 14, 2020

Victura Consulting, Monday September 14, 5:00-6:00 pm - The goal of the Victura Consulting Informational / Q&A session is to give students a brief presentation on the consulting industry, who Victura is, and what they do. This will take place prior to the virtual career fair on Friday, September 18th from 10:00am-4:00pm. You can find out more about Victura Consulting here: http://www.victuraconsulting.com/

Lenovo – Global Futures Leaders Program Information Session, Tuesday September 15, 3:00-4:00pm: The Global Future Leaders Program (GFL) immerses high-achieving students into the world of a global technology company through job rotation, customized leadership training and mentorship from company executives. We target the best students from the top universities in the US, EMEA, China and AP, who have the potential to fast track to leadership roles at Lenovo!

A Taste of Kraft-Heinz Virtual Session – Monday, September 14^th, 5:00-6:30 pm

Do you love classic brands like Kraft Mac & Cheese, Kool-Aid, & Heinz Ketchup? What about some of our new favorites like DEVOUR, Just Crack an Egg, and Fruitlove? Do you like to come home at night and pop some Bagel Bites into the microwave or did you grow up bringing Lunchables to school? Find out what it’s like to live and work with these brands every day at Kraft Heinz! Join our info session to learn more about Kraft Heinz's innovative and collaborative culture and unique internship and full-time opportunities in Marketing, Sales, Finance, Manufacturing, Operations, Food Science and more.

Register in advance for this meeting through Handshke link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/528233

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Gies Business Career Fair, September 17, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Full-Time job opportunities

Relish Graduate Career Fair , September 16-18 9:00 am – 5:00 pm - A virtual career event for Graduate Students - Specialized Business Masters candidates featuring premier employers and top graduate business schools.  Once you register, you will have access to the employer details and job postings where you can begin applying – Gap, T-Mobile, Walmart, Target, Salesforce

Week of September 21, 2020

GEP Consulting Information Session and Case Workshop, September 22, 5;00-6:30 pm

GEP information session & case workshop available to both undergraduate and graduate students. If you are interested in a consulting career – please plan to attend this event. They will be using this a an opportunity to get a first look at potential candidates and you will get some insights into GEP and how they evaluate the case interview process.

A leading provider of innovative supply chain software. A global supply chain and operations consulting powerhouse. A best-of-breed provider of managed procurement and supply chain services.

NNSA Graduate Fellowship Program Info Session, September 23, 1:00-2:00 pm

Fellowships Available: Protect our nation’s security as a Department of Energy NNSA Graduate Fellow. NGFP is seeking highly motivated graduate-level students to grow as the next generation of national security leaders. The one-year, salaried (with benefits) fellowships offer:
• Hands-on experience in national security and nonproliferation;
• Career development, professional networking, and specialized training events; and
• Extensive interaction and collaboration with leading national security technology and policy experts.

These positions are open to students actively pursuing their master’s or doctoral degree as well as students who have achieved their graduate degree within the past 18 months. Details about the program can be found on at https://www.pnnl.gov/projects/ngfp The current application deadline is October 2, 2020 for positions that will begin in June 2021.

Virtual Career Fair (Applied Health Sciences and DIA Student Athletes), September 23^rd 5:00 pm 8:00 pm - The Fighting Illini Virtual Career Fair is open to all students but is targeting student-athletes and students majoring or minoring in fields of study under the College of Applied Health Sciences. This annual event is a premier career advancement and internship opportunity event for AHS students and student-athletes.

Illinois ACES & LAS 2020 Virtual Career Fair, September 24^th 8:00 am – 5:00 pm - A virtual career event for MSM students with a non-business background. 

Week of September 28, 2020

     West Monroe: A Career in Consulting: Fact and Fiction,

• September 29^th 11:00 am - 12:00pm
• September 30^th 3:00-4:00 pm

Choosing your career path can be daunting - we get it! Especially in consulting, an ambiguous field with multiple different industries and focus areas to explore. If you’re thinking about consulting, this session will get to the core of what it means to embark on this career journey. Our team will discuss why companies hire consultants, uncover the differences between consulting versus industry positions and highlight the skillsets that set consultants apart. This session is intended to be engaging and informative - bring a notebook and some good questions because this jam-packed session might be the spark that lights your career search on fire.

West Monroe 101,

• September 29^th 3:00-4:00 pm
• September 30^th 3:00-4:00 pm

“Undeniably Different. Undeniable Results.” That’s the West Monroe motto and we aren’t just talking about our client deliverables. Find out firsthand what makes West Monroe different as a potential employer. From our cross-functional, collaborative teams to our structured mentorship and company culture - West Monroe will equip you with the resources and support which will result in in a one of-a-kind career. West Monroe is a people-first organization, which means our employees come first - always. During this session you’ll learn about what it means to join a medium-sized, culture rich organization that is committed to building the next generation of leaders.

Extra Credit! - Tips, Advice and Resources – MICROSOFT & AMAZON Recruiting – In case you missed it last week!

Microsoft Shared with us some specific MBA recruiting information:

1. Microsoft MBA Sway deck that is full of information on Microsoft, the MBA roles we hire for, an FAQ, and direct links to job descriptions for students to apply.
2. Students must formally apply to at our global career site to be considered.
3. Encourage students to keep their LinkedIn profiles up to date.

General recruiting timelines: Full-time MBA

1. Jobs posted early August 2020 and applications accepted on a rolling basis.
2. First round screens generally occur in September/October 2020, but they can go as late as November.
3. Final round interview events will occur October-November 2020.

FAQ

Q: Microsoft has not scheduled to host discipline specific first round interviews at our business program. Does that mean you are not recruiting with our business program?

A: We consider applicants who apply via our global career site from all MBA programs. This year we are hosting “umbrella” first round screen events, which will allow us to consider MBAs from multiple business programs across the country. Therefore, it is important for students to formally apply to any roles of interest directly at our global career site to be considered.

Q: What is a hard deadline for when students interested in FT MBA roles apply?

A: While there is no “cut off” date for FT MBA applicants to apply, students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible (ideally no later than Sunday, September 20^th 2020).

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Amazon Shared with us some specific MBA recruiting information:

We are happy to announce our full-time MBA/Master’s job posting is now live!

We will fill rolls until demand is met, and we recommend submitting your application soon to start our application process.

• Our full-time interviews will begin 8/31/20.
• During the online assessment you will rank your preference for our MBA/Master’s job opportunities.
• Be sure to view our Summer Web Series recordings to learn more about each role.

Have a great weekend!

Angie :)