The Gies Business Career Fair is this week!
Spend the next couple of days prepping your resume, creating a target company list, and brainstorming quesitons you can use when engaging with employers on CareerEco (or when connecting with them later on).
Quick Tips:
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For a quick and alternative method to getting your resume reviewed - click here!
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Want to make sure you have covered all the bases when it comes to understanding CareerEco (the platform the career fair will take place on)? Click here to make sure!
A note on creating a Target Company List:
Have you been paying attention and studying the job postings of the employers that will be present at the Career Fair? If so, use it to create your target company list - aim for 5! I recommend you follow the link above and look at the job postings of these highlighted companies (remember to also check Handshake):
- GEP -Andersen -Beghoue Consulting -Caterpillar -Claro Healthcare -Milwaukee Tool -Protiviti -RSM -The Claro Group -Crowe LLP -Sandia National Laboratories -Abbvie -The Kenrich Group LLC
I cannot do the work for you - so here is a piece of the process.
Remember, every job posting is a learning opportunity! Even if you don't meet the requirements for these job postings take the time to learn about their industries, competitors, and necessary qualifications. A lot of progress stems from your understanding of the company and networking.
Here are your final reminders before attending a career fair:
Career Fair Prep: Visit Gies Groups (Virtual Career Fair) top tab for the up-to-date resources to help you prepare! The Gies Business Fair and the ACES / LAS fair will be on a career fair platform called Career Eco. If you have not already registered and set up your profile, make sure to take the steps this weekend to get all the fairs registered and on your calendar. Also, take the time to familiarize yourself with the Career Eco platform. These links are also on Gies Groups, but I am highlighting them here also:
- Watch the CareerEco Platform tutorial here.
- Read the PDF Tutorial here.
- Check out the Mobile Tutorial here.
- Review the Frequently Asked Questions here.
What you Should do to Prepare for the Career Fairs:
MSTM Group Career Drop-In Sessions:
I am hosting group drop-in career advising sessions next week for any questions that you may have as you navigate the start of recruiting season. We will be talking about the upcoming virtual career fairs (Gies Business Career Fair & Relish Graduate Business Fair).
Jump on zoom with career services, get your questions answered, and hear your classmate’s questions get answered. Thank you for those that came today... there is one more session left!
This session is limited to 10 students – do not wait to sign up! Come prepared with questions on how to get research done, be organized, and prepared to chat (and interview) with recruiters
Thursday, September 17th 12:30 – 1:00pm – Register Here
Thursday, September 17th 1:00 – 1:30pm – Register Here
Thursday, September 17th 1:30 – 2:00pm – Register Here
Reminder, you may just pop in for a quick question! No obligation to stay the full 30 minutes. There should not be a class scheduled during this time so no excuses to make sure you are prepared
Career Fair Events:
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
Illinois ACES & LAS 2020 Virtual Career Fair, September 24th 8:00 am – 5:00 pm - A virtual career event for MSM students with a non-business background.
The Happening's - Events & Workshops
RSVP's can also be found below for a few of these events. You must register for these events if you would like to attend.
EMPLOYER - RELATED EVENTS
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!
GEP Consulting Info Session & Case Workshop & So Much More!
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.
GEP is open to both international and domestic students. If you are interested in consulting, please take a look at these fantastic opportunities. Let's continue MSTM's relationship with GEP!
Look for all these opportunities on Handshake.
West Monroe: A Career in Consulting: Fact and Fiction,
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.
Reminder for those who want to know more about consulting:
Management Consulted – What is Consulting: A very informative overview, breakdown of everything that you need to know about the industry!
As well as.... Management Consulted's Consulting Firm Directory
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