Highlighted Career Events
Dear MSF Students,
Hi, there are several career and employer-related information sessions coming up over the next couple of weeks as part of Spring Recruiting 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: AIG Investments, GEP Case Competition, Goldman Sachs, Ameriprise Financial and Fidelity Investments.
Some upcoming career fairs include: Illini Career & Internship Virtual Fair, Top MBA & Master's Level Virtual Career Event and the Hire Big10+ Virtual Fair.
Note: Most of the career and employer-related events are held in February and March 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.
INTERVIEW PREP SERIES presented by Gies Career Services
During the past few weeks, as part of the Interview Prep Series, we hosted behaviorlal interview practice sessions and workshops on how to master your virtual interview. For those who attended, we hope you found it helpful. For those who missed it and would like to learn interview tips or practice, feel free to schedule an appointment on Handshake to discuss any interview-related questions you have.
Remember, we still have the following services available to current students:
- One-on-one general interview practice sessions – Schedule an appointment on Handshake > Career Center > Appointments > Schedule a new appointment > Business Career Services > choose appointment type “BCS: MSF Practice Interview”
- One-on-one case interview practice sessions - Schedule appointment on Handshake > Career Center > Appointments > Schedule a new appointment > Business Career Services > choose appointment type “BCS: Case Interviews”
- Interview Resource: Big Interview (free subscription for current students) The Big Interview platform provides students with videos and content on how to prepare for a virtual interview. You can practice recording your answers and watch videos on how to prepare for interviews. International Students – check this out: ESL/English as a Second Language Interview Playbook. How to register? Click https://illinois.biginterview.com/ to create an account
Mock Informational Meetings – One-on-One Practice Sessions
Mon, March 15 – Fri, March 19 | various times
How do I reach out to an alumni/industry professional to request an informational meeting? During an informational meeting, what should I discuss or ask? What if the alumni/industry professional asks me questions. Any tips on how I should answer? How important is it for me to conduct informational meetings? How many should I set up?
These are some of the most frequently asked questions from our M.S. students so if you also have these questions, we strongly encourage you to sign up for a practice session!
How to sign up?
Complete and submit the “Ask a Career Advisor” email advising form and a career advisor will reach out to set up a time for a one-on-one practice session which will be held during the week of March 15th. Please include your availability when completing the form.
Home Country Job Search – Tips for Jobs and Market Trends
Thurs, Mar 18 8:30pm-9:00pm CT OR Fri, Mar 19 8:30am-9:00am CT
[targeting international students] Note: We hosted this session last month and are hosting another session this month. If you attended last month 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: Tuesday, March 16th 11:59 pm CT
Option 1. Thursday, March 18th 8:30-9:00 PM CT
Option 2. Friday, March 19th 8:30-9:00 AM CT
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.
Bank of America – Corporate Functions (Audit, Finance, Risk and More)
Tues, Mar 16 | 5:00pm EDT-5:45pm EDT | Register here
Corporate Functions is made up of essential specialist teams that work to ensure the strategic, efficient and successful running of the bank's day-to-day business. Lines of business include, but are not limited to, Audit, Human Resources, Risk, Finance, Procurement, and ESG. If you’re interested in corporate functions roles across the enterprise, join our panel discussion to hear from representatives within various roles and organizations at Bank of America
AIG Investments – Day in the Life Panel Event
Thurs, Mar 18 | 5:00pm-6:00pm EDT | Register here
You will have an opportunity to learn about how our investment division intersects with AIG’s insurance business, as well as how a large institutional investor executes on investment strategy. You will hear from current analysts who are going through our two-year rotational program within AIG Investments.
PNC – Women LEAD Summit
Fri, Mar 19 | 10:00am-2:00pm EDT | Register here by deadline Mon, Mar 15 3:59 CT
At PNC, we pride ourselves on Leadership & Education for Advancing Diversity within the financial services industry. We do this through our L.E.A.D. Summit Series. Our annual Women L.E.A.D Summit will include the following virtual activities: An engaging panel discussion with senior women leadership, Interactive peer group sessions, meet with PNC mentors for 1:1 discussions.
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.
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. Visit Handshake for registration instructions
Northwestern Mutual – Data Careers Open House
Wed, Mar 17 | 4:00pm-5:00pm CT | Register here
Goldman Sachs – Corporate Treasury Info Session
Mon, Mar 22 | 5:00pm-6:00pm EDT | Register here
Corporate Treasury plays a central role in the firm’s overall strategy with responsibility for providing appropriate funding to support all firmwide activity while maximizing net interest income. The division allocates financial resources, raises funding and capital to support firm activity, and dynamically manages the firm’s asset liability risk and liquidity portfolio. Corporate Treasury actively engages in public markets and with businesses across the firm, investors, ratings agencies and regulators. The division is ideal for collaborative individuals with strong quantitative analysis skills, interest in portfolio management and a risk management mindset.
Ameriprise Financial – Women’s Career Compass
Tues, Mar 23 | 10:00am-11:00am CT | Register here
Explore the pathway to your career as a financial advisor. Learn about the financial advisor role and why it’s a great fit for women and hear from a panel of women advisors about their personal career paths.
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.
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 Series: Interviewing and Storytelling
Thurs, Mar 18 | 9:00am-10:00am CT | Register here
Learn about interviewing and storytelling skills that many international students tend to struggle with.
Returning Home: Big Data Careers in China
Fri, Mar 19 | 10:00pm-11:00pm CT | Register here
[targeting students seeking roles in China] Learn from alumni in China who are working in careers related to big data. This session will be delivered in Mandarin.
OPT Online Workshop
For MSF students who are graduating in May 2021 and plan to stay in the U.S. to work: You will need to submit your OPT application so we strongly encourage you to check out the online OPT workshop presented by ISSS.
CPT Online Workshop
For MSF students who are eligible to intern in the U.S. this summer: Check out the online CPT workshop presented by ISSS. For step-by step instructions on how to apply for CPT and whether you are eligible to apply, please read the MSF CPT student guide.
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