Highlighted Career Events
Dear MSF Students,
Hi, happy April! 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. 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 and develop career-related skills.
Let me know if you have any questions!
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)
[Note: 4th semester students - we hosted this session during your first semester so this is a repeat. However, if you missed the session, feel free to sign up]
As students embark on their job search, they often ask:
- 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?
If you have the same questions and would like to learn more, we encourage you to sign up for one of our sessions where we will address all of these questions and share resources on how to discover opportunities and companies (we will use the method based on the book “The 2-Hour Job Search” by Steve Dalton)
I know it might seem early but if you want to start preparing for Fall recruiting (some companies start recruiting for full-time roles as early as July), then we strongly encourage you to attend this session.
Date/Time: For students' convenience, we are hosting 2 identical sessions so please only sign up for one:
Friday, April 9 | 8:00am-9:00am CT
OR
Friday, April 9 | 11:00am-noon CT
Format: Online
Speaker: Gies Career Services (Deb Hom, Associate Director)
Registration: Please register HERE by the extended deadline: Thurs, April 8 by 6:00pm 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
Strategic Storytelling for Your Job Search & Career
Thurs, April 15 | 4:00pm-5:00pm CT | Register here
Storytelling is a crucial component of any successful candidate's job search and professional career. Do you know how to effectively tell your story? Brand yourself? Strategically market your skills and abilities?
We find that students struggle to tell their story in a relevant, timely, intentional, and strategic manner. Do you lack confidence in this area or just want to brush up on your storytelling skills?Not everyone is a strong storyteller - but YOU can be. Storytelling is a skill everyone can be taught and excel at. Come learn about the foundation of storytelling, when to use it, how to use it effectively, and why it is a lifelong practice! Presented by Gies Career Services.
Home Country Job Search – Tips for Jobs and Market Trends
LAST SESSION THIS SEMESTER
Thurs, April 15 from 8:30pm-9:00pm CT OR Fri, April 16 from 8:30am-9:00am CT
[targeting international students] Note: We hosted this session in February and March and are hosting our last session this semester! If you previously attended and have more questions, feel free to attend again.
Are you looking for opportunities to start your career in your home country or dual seeking opportunities in the U.S. and your home country? If your answer is YES, then you should join this group meetup! What to expect from the meetup:
- Receive insights of highlighted companies & opportunities and why they are interested in YOU
- Learn tips of application process from recruiters
- Gain knowledge of current job and market trends- why you should look into this industry, company or a position
- Get to know the latest skill and competencies trends
- Bring your job search questions to the group and get ready to talk
In order to accommodate students from different time zones and schedules, please choose ONLY ONE option. Registration Deadline: Wed, April 14 by 11:59pm CT.
Option 1: Thurs, April 15 from 8:30pm-9:00pm CT | Register here
OR
Option 2: Fri, April 16 from 8:30am-9:00am CT | Register here
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.
Blackstone – Real Estate Information Session
Thurs, Apr 8 | 5:00pm-7:00pm EDT | Register here
Please join the Blackstone Real Estate Private Equity team for a general information session providing overview on the industry, their roles on the Acquisitions, Asset Management, and Debt Strategies teams, and upcoming 2022 Summer Analyst positions at 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!
Whirlpool – Finance Development Program Info Session
Tues, Apr 20 | 4:00pm-4:45pm EDT | Register here
Goldman Sachs – See Yourself Here: Recruitment 101
Fri, Apr 21 | 12:00pm-12:45pm EDT | Register here
Join recruiters from Goldman Sachs to learn about our recruitment process and about when our 2022 Summer Internship & Full Time Opportunities will become available. Zoom details to be sent out via email to registered students the morning of the event.
Goldman Sachs – See Yourself Here: Salt Lake City Recruitment Overview
Wed, Apr 28 | 3:00pm-3:45pm MDT | Register here
Join leaders from the Goldman Sachs Salt Lake City Office to learn about the opportunities available in Salt Lake City. Additionally, details will be provided surrounding our recruitment process and about when our 2022 Summer Internship & Full Time Opportunities will become available. Zoom details to be sent out via email to registered students the morning of the event.
CAREER FAIRS
Hire Big10+ Virtual Career Fair
Tues, April 20 | 2:00pm-6:00pm CT | Click here for participating companies and registration
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.
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OTHER CAREER-RELATED EVENTS
Check out these events organized by other campus units or external organizations
Boost Your Career with CFA Program
Tues, Apr 13 at 1:30pm-2:15pm ET OR Wed, Apr 14 at 3:00pm-3:45pm ET
[a separate email announcement was sent to students]
CFA Institute is pleased to invite you to an informative webinar – specially tailored for university students across the United States – about boosting your career during summer 2021. View in your local time zone.
The presentation will include:
- An overview of the CFA Program and recent cutting-edge curriculum enhancements in AI/Machine Learning and ESG integration
- Details on how to study for and pass CFA Level I during the forthcoming summer recess and get a meaningful edge with employers during final year full-time recruiting
- Overview of the highest profile CFA charterholders in the region
- Key job roles of CFA charterholders in the region
- An overview of all 239 North America metro areas with CFA Exam test centers
- Q&A
2 identical sessions:
Session 1: Tues, April 13 | 1:30-2:15pm ET | Register here
OR
Session 2: Wed, April 14 | 3:00pm-3:45pm ET | Register here
Note that a link to the recorded session will be sent to all registrants so even if students aren’t able to attend due to scheduling conflicts, they can still register to receive the video link afterward. The video will be accessible for 30 days.
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.
Outlook and Trends of the IPO Activities of Chinese Companies in the Domestic and Overseas Markets in 2021
Wed, April 14 | 8:00PM – 9:15PM CST | Register here
[targeting Chinese-speaking students] This virtual event is organized by the Chinese Finance Association of America and will be conducted in Chinese.
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