Career Services Notes for MSTM Students
Saturday, November 2, 2019
It’s been great to catch up with some of you recently about the status of your career search. If we have not met recently -- or do not have an appointment scheduled -- would you please logon to Gies Groups and make an appointment with me? No matter the stage of your search, there’s something Career Services can help you with, to keep your job search moving forward! It’s especially important that you let me know about your upcoming interviews – we want to help you prepare for success! We can meet for a mock interview specifically for that position; perhaps I can help find Illinois alumni working in the organization who could provide helpful insights; let’s make sure that you have industry background information available through the University Library website – thereare so many ways Career Services can help you position yourself for success!
News you can use this week:
Recruiting Events this Week
Illinois Leadership Center – Ignite
Build your Professional Network – Illinois Technology Association
Resource: Crain’s Chicago Business – Most Innovative Companies 2019
Resource: Emerging Tech Brew
Chinese Resume Reviews
AUCA Winter Career Fair in Shanghai – Thursday January 2
New Job Opportunities
Recruiting Events this Week
Remember that the personal contacts you make with recruiters and professionals are critical to the success of your job search. When companies are on campus, it is very important that students attend events and show interest!
Check Handshake “Events” for additional events that may interest you!
RedStone Haute Couture Info Session – in Evanston, IL - Monday – see website info
Venture for America 101 – Virtual Session - Tuesday, 3:30 – 4:30 Central Time
Bloomberg APAC Online Webinar - Tuesday, 3:00-4:00pm. Preregistration required
New Hope Group Info Session - Wednesday, 4:30 – 6:30
Dover Corporation Information Session – Leadership Development Program (Supply Chain & IT)
Illinois Leadership Center – Ignite iProgram Saturday November 9
Leadership Center programs are free for all students – preregistration is required. Ignite specifically focuses on developing approaches for leading change, systems thinking, and coalition building. This is an opportunity to learn about organizational success and work to develop a plan for your own change initiative. Learn about all Leadership Center iPrograms Workshops. Register for Ignite if you are interested and available – read the registration policy carefully!
Build your Professional Network – Illinois Technology Association
Are you a student member of the Illinois Technology Association (ITA)? If not, it’s high time to join! Membership is free, and helps you connect with companies, and attend unique events.
If you’re a member – make sure you you read the email messages from ITA! The November Student Event is a Student Networking Event in Chicago at Relativity on Thursday, November 14, from 5:30 – 7:30. If your class schedule is such that you can be at this event (in downtown Chicago) when it starts at 5:30, I suggest that you check this out! This is an opportunity to meet professionals working in several tech companies in Chicago, in a casual environment. This is NOT a career fair. Students who have attended in the past told me that at the beginning of the event all participating companies introduce themselves -- which means that it’s very important to be there from the start, so you know who is there and who you want to talk to. If plan to attend, make sure to RSVP (register). And if you RSVP (register), you are expected to attend!
Note: ITA Student networking events are open to students currently enrolled in an accredited program. This means that your opportunity to join these events is NOW – you will not be invited to join after you graduate in May or August!
Resource: Crain’s Chicago Business – Most Innovative Companies 2019
Heads-up! If you’re not familiar with Crain’s Chicago Business, it’s a great source of information on companies you should know about: Check our the recent list of “Most Innovative Companies 2019”.
After you review the list, are you wondering what to do next? That’s a great reason to make an appointment to talk about your job search. We’re here to help in all phases of your search, but in order to help we need to know where in the job search process you are!
Resource: Emerging Tech Brew
Have you subscribed to the Morning Brew, to receive an email with current business news each workday? If not, why not?
Morning Brew also publishes Emerging Tech Brew. Subscribe, and you will receive a message every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning covering the world of emerging technologies. Why? Well, if you’re aiming for a career in technology management....why not?
Chinese Resume Reviews
Searching for a job in Mainland China, Taiwan or Hong Kong? Are you required to submit a Chinese version of your resume? Before you submit your application, get your Chinese resume reviewed by our peer career advisors. If you have never written a Chinese (in Simplified or Traditional Chinese) resume before and would like guidance on how to start, drop by our office and our advisor can provide you with some useful resources and tips. (These resources are also available as “Files” on the MSBA Gies Groups portal.) If you have written your resume in Chinese, bring a paper copy of your Chinese resume, and our advisor will help you improve your resume to impress recruiters in Mainland China, Taiwan or Hong Kong.
Period: Now until December 6, 2019
Date/Time:
Every Tuesday between 2:00pm-4:00pm
Every Friday between 10:00am-noon and 2:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Career Services (1033 BIF)
NOTE: No appointment is necessary. Check in with the front desk staff in Career Services (1033 BIF) and let them know you’re here for a Chinese Resume Review.
AUCA Winter Career Fair in Shanghai – Thursday January 2
The University of Illinois is a member of the American Universities’ China Association; this group of 14 Universities arranges career fairs in China – in January and again in July/August -- that attract companies who recruit students who have studied in the US to return to work in China. Many University of Illinois alumni are now working in positions that they found by attending an AUCA Career Fair.
If you will be near Shanghai during the semester break, attend this career fair to discover opportunities:
2020 AUCA Winter Career Fair
Thursday, January 2, 2020
1:00pm – 6:00pm
JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square
Pre-Registration Required! More Information coming soon
New Job Opportunities
Career Services has found several opportunities for MSTM students to apply for:
Goldman Sachs – 2019 New Analyst, Conflicts Resolution Group
Goldman Sachs – 2020 Operations New Analyst
New Hope Group – Management Trainee
Vanke - https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/gDCC9phBUCEnCh9GRMcyTA
Schneider Electric China http://www.schneidercampus.com/index.php?c=welcome&m=graduates_2
Schneider Electric – Global Supply Chain Advanced Development Program
Lenovo - Several positions on the Handshake Job Board. Apply in either the US or China, not both
L’Oreal - positions in China
Neusoft Group - positions in China
FCA China (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) - Online Info Session and Application
SF Express – positions in China
Foxconn – Several positions open on Handshake
CTBC Bank – Positions in Taiwan
Positions posted on the ITA Student Scoop
Internships and jobs posted on the ITA Student Scoop that may interest MSTM students:
Paylocity – Emerging Leader Associate – Spring Grads
Peak6 – Software Engineer
TransUnion – Business Analytics Internship
Position Received from an MSTM Alumnus
It’s always a great day when I hear from alumni – and even better when alumni let me know that their company is hiring, and the alum is willing to help current students in the recruiting process.
A recent message: “My current company, based in Fairfax, Virginia, is hiring salesforce engineer / cloud architect / sr. devop engineer / technical architect / project mgr / sr. java developer / mid-level java developer / cloud/devops engineer / ui/ux designer / sdet
Please look into these opportunities with Pyramid Systems. If you are interested in applying please let me know, and I will forward your resume to this alum who will forward your resume to HR!
That’s what I have for today. Enjoy the rest of the weekend, and I look forward to seeing you next week!
Dede
Dede Kern Brown
Your Career Advisor
Career Services – 1033 BIF
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