Highlighted Career Events
Dear MSF Students,
Hi, as we head into April, there are still several events coming up so if interested, we encourage you to attend so that you learn more about the organization, meet company representatives to expand your network and explore your career interests.
Some upcoming employer events include: Goldman Sachs, Fidelity Investments, GEP Case Competition, Global Asset Management (GAME) Forum
Some upcoming career fairs include: Illini Career & Internship Virtual Fair, Top MBA & Master's Level Virtual Career Event and the Hire Big10+ Virtual Fair.
Some upcoming career workshops include: MSF Job Search Meet-up: The 2 Hour Job Search Method and the OPT and CPT workshop (for international students)
Note: Many of the career and employer-related events will be wrapping up soon so take advantage of these opportunities if possible since many events will not be repeated!
Reach out to me if you have any questions or thoughts!
Regards,
Deb
Deborah Hom
Associate Director, Career Services
1033 Business Instructional Facility, 515 E. Gregory Drive, Champaign
217.300.3274 | dhm@illinois.edu
Have a career-related question? Want to practice interviewing? Schedule an appointment here.
CAREER EVENTS (Gies College of Business)
Building upon the Career Foundations pre-arrival online course and the MSF Career Boot Camp, Gies Career Services has organized several career events this Spring to help with your career search.
MSF Job Search Meet-ups: Discovering Opportunities & Companies (The 2-Hour Job Search Method)
[Professor Smith previously sent this to all students enrolled in the FIN 581 course]
One of the recommended readings during the MSF Professional Development course (FIN581) is “The 2-Hour Job Search” by Steve Dalton. Whether you read it or not, one of the effective ways to stay organized in your job search and to save time is to create a “Target Company/Role List” (the author calls this the LAMP List). This also helps you to track any contacts you know who works at your target companies which will benefit you when you are ready to seek full-time roles.
Over the past few years, many of our students have asked questions such as:
- How do I discover and find companies? Any suggested resources?
- How many companies should I target?
- What type of companies and organizations should MSF students focus their attention?
- Which companies and roles have previous MSF students worked/interned for?
- How do I reach out to people/alumni working at my target companies?
- How can I stay organized and manage my time effectively during my job search?
I know it might seem early but if you want to start preparing for full-time recruiting (some companies start recruiting as early as July), then we strongly encourage you to attend this session.
EVENT DETAILS:
Date/Time: For students' convenience, we are hosting 2 identical sessions so please only sign up for one:
- Friday, April 2 | 8:00am - 9:00am CT OR
- Friday, April 2 | 11:00am - noon CT
Format: Online
Speaker: Gies Career Services (Deb Hom, Associate Director)
Registration: To receive the zoom link, register HERE by the deadline: Wed, March 31 by 11:59 CT
NOTE: If the above times conflict with your class schedule, we can arrange another session. Simply email Deb Hom at dhm@illinois.edu and email your availability.
OPT Workshop (for Gies business students)
Fri, Mar 26 | 1:00pm-2:00pm | Register here http://cglink.me/2dL/r1061160
[for students on F-1 visa seeking roles in the U.S.; graduating in May, August or December 2021]
If you plan to stay in the U.S. to seek employment to start after graduation, you MUST apply to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for Optional Practical Training (OPT) in order to obtain legal temporary employment authorization based on your F-1 student immigration status!
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) holds "OPT Workshops" virtually several times a week. However, ISSS Advising staff has graciously offered to hold an "OPT Workshop" and Q&A session specifically for Gies College of Business students. This is a great opportunity to ask questions specific to your degree or program! Please attend this workshop to learn about the requirements and process for applying for OPT, the OPT STEM-extension, as well as any questions regarding your OPT application!
CPT Workshop (for Gies business students)
Fri, Mar 26 | 2:00pm-3:00pm | Register here http://cglink.me/2dL/r1061166
[for students on F-1 visa seeking internship in the U.S.]
ISSS Advising staff will also hold a “Curricular Practical Training (CPT) workshop” and Q&A session specifically for Gies College of Business students. This is a great opportunity to ask questions specific to your degree or program! Please attend this workshop to learn about the requirements and process for applying for CPT.
Note: For a complete list of Gies-organized career workshops, please log onto Gies Groups.
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.
GEP Case Competition
(A separate announcement was sent earlier with more details)
GEP, a global supply chain management consulting firm, is hosting a case competition from April 1-9th and the deadline to register is March 31st. Note: GEP recently extended an offer to one of our MSF students last year.
GEP is also hosting coffee chats and an information session to provide more information about the case competition so if you are not sure whether you should sign up for the competition or if you have questions about the case itself, I encourage you to first register for a coffee chat or attend the information session so that you can learn more and ask your questions. See below for details:
1. Coffee Chats
Date/Time: March 22, 23, or 25 at 6:30pm CT
Registration: sign up here - Meeting link will be posted on signup sheet and sent out separately on the day of the event
2. Information Session
Date/Time: Wed, March 24 at 6:00pm CT
Registration: meeting link
NOTE: The direct link to sign up for the case competition is HERE.
Participating students will have the chance to compete against their peers first at the campus level, with the winners proceeding to compete against the winners from University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and Ohio State University in a Grand Finale.
The case competition is a great way to build your problem solving and interact actively with GEP consultants and senior executives. If you have any questions about case itself or the competition, please reach out to the GEP organizer, Pranav Ganesh at pranav.ganesh@gep.com.
Fidelity Investments – Strategic Advisors Research Process
Thurs, Mar 25 | 4:00pm-5:30pm EDT | Register here
This event will give students the opportunity to learn about our Strategic Advisors division, including how the research and investing process works. You will get to hear members of the Strategic Advisors team talk more about their roles and walk through a Fund Manager Interview! This is a great opportunity for students to learn more about finance, Fidelity, how our Strategic Advisors division works as a team, and what our job opportunities are.
Goldman Sachs – Coffee Chats (One-on-One)
month of April | various times
Goldman Sachs (Salt Lake City, Utah and Dallas, Texas offices) will be hosting several one-on-one coffee chats throughout April. Their coffee chats are a great opportunity for you to connect one-on-one with a professional from your division of interest, learn more about the specific office and hear more about what it’s like to work for Goldman Sachs.
Here are a few which might be of interest to MSF students (click on the link for instructions on how to sign up for a coffee chat). If interested, register by the deadline:Sunday, March 21st 10:59pm CT
Goldman Sachs - Risk 101
Mon, April 5 | 1:00pm-2:00pm EDT | Register here
The Risk Division aims to effectively identify, monitor, evaluate and manage the firm’s financial and non-financial risks in support of the firm’s strategic plan. Operating in a fast-changing environment and utilizing the best in class risk framework, Risk teams are analytically curious, have an aptitude for challenges and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Capital One Workshop: How to Virtually Build Your Network
Mon, Mar 29 | 4:00pm-5:00pm EDT | Register here
For people searching for jobs, or just looking to make connections, networking is a great way to discover opportunities and build relationships. But right now, millions of people are being told to stay at home. Many of us are avoiding restaurants, group events have been cancelled and we’re working from home for the foreseeable future. Essentially, most of our natural networking opportunities have disappeared. Enter modern technology. Thanks to software and social media, social distancing doesn’t mean putting your networking plans on hold. Video chats, emails and LinkedIn messages can take the place of in-person meetings, at least for the time being. Join us for this LIVE virtual event to hear 5 tips from Capital One associates on how to virtually build your network.
JP Morgan Chase & Co – Commercial Banking Innovation Development Program
Mon, Mar 29 | 5:00pm-6:30pm EDT | Register here
Tues, Apr 6 | 7:00pm-8:30pm EDT | Register here
Calling all future leaders and disruptors – kick start your career with the Commercial Banking Innovation Development Program In this two-year program, complete three rotations on forward-thinking teams across one of the top commercial banks in the world. During our information session, you'll have the opportunity to learn about the Innovation Development Program, what life at JPMC is like, and opportunities within the firm.
GEP – Women in Consulting
Thurs, Apr 15 | 5:00pm-7:00pm EDT | Register here
GEP, a global supply chain consulting firm, is hosting a Women in Consulting Session to allow both graduate and undergraduate students across the nation an opportunity to learn more about what it means to be a female in the consulting industry. We hope you join us to learn more about GEP, meet some of our team members, and learn about our female led organization W@GEP. In addition, we will be sure to provide recruitment information at your university that you won’t want to miss!
CAREER FAIRS
Illini Career & Internship Virtual Fair
Thurs, April 1 | 10:00am-4:00pm CT | Details here
Top MBA & Master’s Level Virtual Career Event
Thurs, April 1 and Fri, April 2 | Register here
For candidates seeking careers in: Data, Finance or Tech. Day One will focus on Data & Tech and Day Two will focus on Finance. Candidates will have the opportunity to engage in recruiter chats, visit employer booths and have access to the MBA/MS job board. Hosted by Dice, efinancialcareers and Relish. Gies College of Business is one of the school sponsors for this event.
Hire Big10+ Virtual Career Fair
Tues, April 20 | 2:00pm-6:00pm CT | Registration begins on March 22nd. Will send more details shortly.
This event is open to all enrolled students at member schools of the Hire Big10+ Consortium. This event is a unique opportunity to meet with employers, discover new career opportunities, and make an impression. This event provides you the opportunity to network through 10-minute one-on-one sessions and group information sessions with premier employers across the country who are seeking to build relationships with those who have served. The virtual career fair will be on the Handshake platform.
American Universities' China Association (AUCA) Spring Virtual Career Fair
March 31 and April 1 | 9:00am-12:30pm CT | Register here
[target: students seeking roles in China]
NOTES
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). Deadline: Fri, March 19th
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
International Student Career Meetup: Career Journey as a Former International Student
Fri, Mar 26 | 4:00pm-5:00pm CT | Registration details here
Join us for an informal gathering where international students can talk with alumni, recruiters, or current international students who have successful job search stories.
The speaker is Niandong Wang, Sr. Vice President at iPayLinks. He is a senior business executive with almost three decades of professional experience in consumer internet, enterprise software and fintech. He has worked for Fortune 500 companies including Microsoft, PayPal, IBM, VMware and internet startups at various senior positions in product management, marketing, sales & business development, and general management. Niandong earned his Bachelor of Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. He worked in China for ten years before moving to the US for graduate school.
Global Careers: Hong Kong
Thurs, Apr 8 | 8:00pm-9:00pm CT | Register here
Learn about industries and career opportunities in Hong Kong that is a job market friendly to global talents as well as Chinese students from mainland China. Four Illinois alumni in Hong Kong will be invited as panelists.
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