From: Angie Powers
Date: October 9, 2020
Subject: Career Services Newsletter


 

 

PMBA/MBA’s News you Can Use!

October 9, 2020

In This Newsletter:

October is Interview Preparation Month!

Now is the time to prepare for interviews, if you have one scheduled or not.

It’s all about planning ahead and making time. Here is the overview of activities this month: If you have any questions, please let me know. I look forward to helping you practice.

Below are the 3 events in the series:

 

  1. Pre-Recorded Video Interview Review – (no registration needed - log onto Big Interview to record your video and then schedule an appointment with me or Elizabeth. Strongly encourage you to watch the instructional video in the Gies groups event here)

 

Instructions:

1. Log in to the Big Interview (https://illinois.biginterview.com/) with your NetID and Password

2. Click on the Practice tab > Practice Interviews > Click “Industry” and choose question sets based on your desired industry or job title. Record your videos and remember to save them! To view your saved videos, click on the My Videos tab.

3. Schedule an appointment on Handshake with your career advisor.

o            Choose the appointment type “Practice Interview”.

o            In the “What can we help you with?” text box, paste your video links from Big Interview. To maximize your time, we recommend submitting at least 5 video clips.

4. During your appointment, the career advisor will watch your recorded interview videos with you and provide you feedback on individual answers.

 

5. Please watch! For a demonstration on how to record yourself on Big Interview and schedule an appointment, please watch our instructional video “Using Big Interview to Practice Interview Skills”: https://mediaspace.illinois.edu/media/t/1_jooasp1q

 

  1. Case Interview Resource: Management Consulted Overview – Fri, Oct 16 (Register)

 

3. How to Prepare for Case Interview Questions – Thurs, Oct 22 (Register)

 

 

Interviewing Master Guide

Everything you need to know to prepare for interviews… the Interviewing Master Guide. A ‘one-stop shop’ guide to our interviewing resources and services. The guide is divided into multiple sections (behavioral interviewing, digital interviews, and case interviews)

 

 

The Writer’s Workshop

Do you have questions about what to do next to follow-up with recruiters after the career fair? Meet with a writing coach from the Writers Workshop to get help with anything from email correspondence to coursework and beyond!        Schedule an appointment with The Writers Workshop

 

 

 

 

Prospanica – National MBA Career Fair October 15-16th

I will be available during the event for career services support.

https://chat.whatsapp.com/BSQrJ0ycB7V5Z3Zh3hHNRL

 

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Company/Alumni Event Spotlight Series:

Register in advance for this meeting: https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqceqhqD4sE9fW6qSHO0SYnBrsS8zfeTDc

Join a conversation with Philip Akporiaye - Gies MBA Alumnus 2017 and current Business Analytics Specialist at Microsoft. Philip is with Microsoft and is a Strategic and analytic professional with 10 years of success in finance, decision support, project management and problem solving. Skilled in business modeling, MS Excel, SQL, R and Power BI. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipakporiaye/
 

Register in advance for this meeting: https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIoduyqrzopH9yEC0mLYGdUWUAUZ2-1mH29

Join a conversation with Smitha Soman - Gies MBA Alumnus 2010 and current Blockchain Strategist at IBM.

Smitha Soman has spent the last 4 years immersed in blockchain and has created more than 16 pieces of research and thought leadership charting the evolution of blockchain, as part of IBM's business think tank - the IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV). She is a passionate advocate for blockchain’s potential to transform business and uses every opportunity to share her expertise at various IBM and external conferences.

Pre-blockchain, Smitha Soman has over 10 years of experience as a strategist in Business & Technology Transformation, Organizational Change Management, Project Management and IT Services Management. She has worked with multiple global and national clients from various industries including electronics, automotive, manufacturing, health care, retail, education, Windows and Linux data center and web hosting.
She’s a computer engineer, a trained IBM Design Thinking practitioner and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Smitha believes that ‘a small group of committed people can change the world’, and serves her community and company as an executive speaker, volunteer, mentor and recruiter.

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smithasoman/

 

 

 

Join Blaine Hanson, MBA alumnus and LinkedIn professional as he shares his professional insights on LinkedIn profile expertise, tips and tricks, what recruiters look for in candidates and also a bit on how to source jobs through the platform. Blaine Hanson - Senior Global Account Insight Manager: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blainehanson/
 

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What’s Happening – Upcoming 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: 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

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Siebel Center for Design-- Part Time Job Opportunities

Siebel Center for Design is currently hiring for two part-time student positions (open to both undergraduate + graduate students). If you are looking for a (1) virtual position and (2) meet the criteria, apply now!

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Research Park - GRADUATE STUDENT NETWORKING EVENT

Graduate Student Networking Event 3 Graduate Student Networking Event

SAVE THE DATE
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 | 4-5:30PM
Click here to register for Graduate Student Networking Event

All graduate students are invited to attend Research Park’s Virtual Graduate Student Networking Night from 4-5:30PM on Tuesday, October 27.

Students will have the chance to network with Research Park tenants and connect with companies in the Champaign-Urbana area who are looking to hire graduate talent. Please join us digitally in order to introduce yourself to our professional partners here at Research Park.

While this event is not a career fair, we do encourage students to have digital copies of their resumes and links to their LinkedIn profiles on hand.

Presented by: University of Illinois Research Park

LinkedIn Workshop | Wednesday, October 14 | 12-1PM

Need help getting your LinkedIn profile in shape before the event? Join us on Wednesday, October 14 from 12-1PM for a workshop with Recruiter-in-Residence, Sophie Roney. Sophie will teach participants how to become more proactive in their use of LinkedIn to grow their network and enhance their career opportunities. Find more information here.

UIRP Student Newsletter

Stay updated on opportunities and future Research Park events by subscribing to the weekly UIRP Student Newsletter.

UIRP Job Board and Tenant Directory

Find full time, part time, and internship opportunities on the UIRP Job Board.

Learn more and connect with the 120+ companies at Research Park by visiting the Tenant Directory.

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THINKCHICAGO CHICAGO IDEAS 2020

This October 27-29, ThinkChicago will invite 300 top-tier college students from across the country to take an (ALL VIRTUAL) behind-the-scenes tour of Chicago’s tech ecosystem and access to Chicago Ideas - the city's leading ideas platform. Chicago Ideas speakers will be sharing their thought leadership on a variety of topics ranging from leadership and life’s lessons to science and technology, to the most pressing issues of the day and the most creative insights in entertainment.

 

Featuring:

Students are accepted into the program based on their interest in digital technology, computer science, innovation, entrepreneurship, and demonstrated commitment to excellence. Most students are in the junior or senior years of their undergraduate studies, but students from other years are also encouraged to apply.

 

Registration Deadline Extended!

Please submit your application by 11:59 PM CDT on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 (new deadline) to be considered.

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RIR Workshop with Sophie Roney: "How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Presence”, October 14th 12:00-1:00pm

In today’s virtual world, it’s even more important to understand how to unleash the power of LinkedIn. LinkedIn is much more than a social media network, it’s become an essential tool for professional branding, job seeking, and networking. This hands-on workshop will help you become more proactive in your use of LinkedIn to grow your network and enhance your career opportunities. This workshop will be led by Sophie Roney, the Research Park’s Recruiter in Residence.

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MICROSOFT –  “MBAs at Microsoft – A Day in the Life Micro-series” webinar event happening the week of 10/12-10/16. 6:00-7:00 pm

 

*The registration links for each day can be found in this Sway deck link: aka.ms/microsoftmbaregistration

 

These webinars will feature current MBA hires at Microsoft in the primary disciplines we recruit for. This will provide students deeper insight into each discipline and perspectives from multiple panelists currently in these roles. Stories of having impact, career journeys, and growth experiences will be shared with a Q&A with following each session. This event will be for 1Y and 2Y MBA students enrolled in an MBA program. All five webinars will be hosted via TEAMS from 4pm-5pm (PST), and will be recorded in the event a student cannot attend (in person attendance encouraged).

 

Monday, October 12th: MBAs at Microsoft – Marketing: A Day in the Life

Tuesday, October 13th: MBAs at Microsoft – Business Programs & Ops: A Day in the Life

Wednesday, October 14th: MBAs at Microsoft – Sales: A Day in the Life

Thursday, October 15th: MBAs at Microsoft – Program Management: A Day in the Life

Friday, October 16th: MBAs at Microsoft – Finance: A Day in the Life

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Management Consulted Website Overview, October 16th 1:00-2:00 pm

Do you want to be ready for the world's ultimate interview test, the case interview?? Are you interested in casing but don't know where to start?

Well, this is your chance to get a thorough walk through on the platform. Now, more than ever, employers are incorporating case-style interview formats for positions beyond consulting. Are you prepared? Will you make the cut and receive an offer? Casing is not something you can learn overnight and takes dedication and investment. Come learn what it takes to be successful during a case interview and see all the tools you have access to during our free webinar with the experts from Management Consulted!

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Alumni Panel - International Career Festival (ICF), October 16th 3:00-5:00 pm

This event is a part of ICF hosted by the University of Illinois Career Services Council (CSC) International Connections Committee. The goal is to allow students to learn how a career can be developed from the alumni’s first-hand experience.

Who should attend this event: All international students

How does this work: Sign up for the alumni panel discussions and learn

Who are the Gies alumni: Please refer to the alumni bio on this event page

Registration Link: https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtcumhrzIvGN0YFHCysdMe-5DTSonhZmP-

Bonus: In addition to the Gies alumni panel session, you get ONE additional bonus opportunity to learn from alumni from outside of Gies

The entire event detail please visit the 2020 International Career Festival (ICF) - Alumni Panels event on Handshake

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Adobe Career Bootcamp, October 19th

GET INSPIRED TO GET YOUR DREAM JOB

Adobe Career Bootcamp, on October 19, will feature practical, skill-building workshops for career seekers; roundtable conversations that will allow young people to connect on topics related to their creativity and making the school-to-work transition; panel discussions moderated by seasoned leaders; and opportunities to chat live with dedicated professional mentors. Star young people and emerging creators from the Adobe community will serve as emcees and moderators throughout the day.

Come join us and get inspired to get your dream job. Register for FREE now: https://bit.ly/2RvakBm.

 

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Catalyze: A Professional Networking Event

Catalyze: A Professional Networking Event, October 20th 5:30-7:00 pm

Do you want to build your professional network and learn more about tech companies in Research Park and Champaign-Urbana?

 

Catalyze: A Professional Networking event is an opportunity to enjoy conversation and build connections in an informal but organized environment. Meet companies located in Research Park and the local CU community that range from Fortune 500 companies to startups.
 

Join us for this free virtual event to grow the C-U tech professional community, welcome newcomers, and build relationships. Virtual resume reviews will also be available. Register Here

 

Sampling of Full-Time Job Postings

Consulting

 

Finance

 

Human Resources

 

Leadership Development Programs:

 

Management/Strategy/Project Management

Marketing

 

Operations/Supply Chain

Product Management

 

Have a great weekend!

Angie :)