Highlighted Career Events
Dear MSF Students,
Hi, there are several employer-related information sessions coming up over the next few weeks as part of Spring Recruiting (check out the Employer Events section below) 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 employer events happening this week and next week include: the Wall Street Journal Job Summit, Bank of America, Boeing, Equity Methods, Fidelity Investments, Baird, and BNP Paribas.
We also kicked off our "Interview Prep Series" last week and have more interview training events this month!
Note: Most of the career and employer-related events will be held in February and early March so take advantage of these opportunities if possible.
Happy March and 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.
INTERVIEW PREP SERIES presented by Gies Career Services
We kicked off our Interview Prep Series with behavioral interview practice sessions last week so we hope you were able to participate! It’s important to practice and prepare for interviews before you receive an invitation so we encourage you to take advantage of our training this semester!
Behavioral Interview Practice Sessions – Feb 24-26- Mastering Your Next Virtual Interview – learn tips on how to prepare for your next pre-recorded and/or live virtual interview. Multiple identical sessions to accommodate for students’ busy schedule and time zone difference. Choose one only:
Tues, Mar 9 | 7:00pm-8:00pm CT | Register here
Wed, Mar 10 | 3:30pm-4:30pm CT | Register here
Tues, Mar 16 | 8:00am-9:00am CT | Register here
Returning MSF Students: We hosted this workshop last semester so if you missed it or if you would like a refresher, here’s your last chance to participate before you graduate.
- One-on-one general interview practice sessions – available now through end of the semester. 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 - available now through end of the semester. Schedule appointment on Handshake > Career Center > Appointments > Schedule a new appointment > Business Career Services > choose appointment type “BCS: Case Interviews”
Reaching out to Alumni: How to Connect and Build Relationships (on LinkedIn)
Fri, March 12 | 11:00am-noon CT | Register here
Projecting a professional image online, and using LinkedIn to develop your professional network, will be important factors in your job search success. Attend this session to gain a better understanding of how to use LinkedIn to create your professional presence online, and use LinkedIn to research prospective employers and make contacts with potential future colleagues.
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
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.
Skills Accelerator – 5 key skills of the future training series (presented by bp)
Join bp, one of the world’s seven oil and gas “supermajors”, for free virtual learning experiences to help you upskill and prepare for your future. The series of 75-minute virtual sessions will introduce you to five key skills of the future. To register for the webinars, please click here.
1. Acute Emotional Intelligence – Mon, Feb 22 at 1:00pm CT
2. Leveraging Change – Wed, Feb 24 at 5:00pm CT
3. Learning to Unlearn – Thurs, Feb 25 at 5:00pm CT
4. Partnering with Artificial Intelligence – Mon, March 1 at 5:00pm CT
5. Resilience – Wed, March 3 at 5:00pm CT
Wall Street Journal Jobs Summit
Thurs, March 4 | 12:00pm-4:00pm EST | Register here
At The Wall Street Journal, we aim to give students the tools they need to navigate their professional and postgraduate paths. Which is why we are hosting our second WSJ Jobs Summit, a complimentary event designed to provide students and new graduates with a modern toolkit to navigate the complexities of the job market. Hear from a variety of industry leaders, including Jerome Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, and Laura Fennell, Intuit EVP and chief people and places office.
Bank of America Campus Careers Series: Global Markets
Thurs, March 4 | 5:00pm-5:45pm EST | Register here
The Global Markets team provides sales and trading services, liquidity, hedging strategies, industry-leading insights, analytics and competitive pricing to institutional clients. Interested in learning more about our Markets teams? Join our panel discussion.
Boeing – Internship Information Session (Finance, Supply Chain, HR)
Thurs, March 4 at 5:00pm CT OR Fri, March 5 at 2:00pm CT
Boeing is hosting an info session specifically tailored for finance-related positions on March 4 and March 5th. To register for the info session, please click here. Interested students can go to https://jobs.boeing.com/internships to learn more. They do not currently sponsor.
Equity Methods – Information Session
Fri, Mar 5 at 11:00am CT OR Tues, Mar 9 at 7:00pm CT | Register here
Consulting provides a wealth of opportunities to develop a robust set of problem-solving skills and create genuine impact for clients. Join Takis Makridis, President & CEO, for a half-hour webcast on consulting careers at Equity Methods.
Equity Methods is an award-winning consulting firm in Arizona that does modeling, valuation, and accounting for some of the world’s largest and most complex equity plans. Consistently named a top small employer in Arizona by the state's most prestigious workplace ranking program, we're consistently rated #1 in client satisfaction and loyalty in the equity compensation field's leading industry survey.
Fidelity Investments – Fixed Income Investing Virtual Event
Tues, Mar 9 | 4:00pm EST | Register here
Learn about our Fixed Income division, including how the research and investing process works, as well as what job opportunities look like. By joining this event, you will get to hear members of the Fixed Income team walk through a live credit read and discuss their bond investment process. This is a great opportunity for students to learn more about finance, Fidelity, how our Fixed Income division works as a team.
Bank of America – Wealth Management
Tues, Mar 9 | 5:00pm EST | Register here
Are you passionate about helping people reach their financial goals? Would you like the power to deliver meaningful value to clients who seek to preserve and share their wealth, build legacies, and plan for growth and success? Join our panel discussion to hear from business representatives within Wealth Management at Bank of America.
Baird – Day in the Life of an Investment Banking Analyst
Tues, Mar 9 | 6:00pm-7:00pm CT | Register here
Join our information session to learn more about Investment Banking at Baird and what a day in the life of an analyst is like. We will also share information about our recruiting timeline.
BNP Paribas – Panel featuring Women in Global Markets
Wed, Mar 10 | 5:30pm-6:15pm EST | Register here
How do you know if an internship and/or career in finance is right for you? How can you find mentorship and successfully network within the industry? BNP Paribas’ Global Markets team will be sharing insights to these questions and more in this engaging panel featuring industry experts across a range of business lines.
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.
[students seeking roles in China] American Universities' China Association (AUCA) Spring Virtual Career Fair
March 31 and April 1 | 9:00am-12:30pm CT | Register here
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OTHER CAREER-RELATED EVENTS
Check out these events organized by other campus units or external organizations
How to Get a Job at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) – organized by Localized
Wed, March 3 | 8:00am CT | Register here
Join us for a conversation with employees working at the International Finance Corporation about how to find and secure a job or internship at the IFC! This is especially suited for those with or pursuing graduate degrees. Note that the deadline for internships is on Monday, March 8th, so be sure to apply asap. You can find the posting and other open roles here: https://www.localized.world/organizations/186/international-finance-corporation/jobs
Womxn’s Career Institute
Sat, March 13 | 10:00am-3:00pm CT | Register by March 3rd here
The Womxn's Career Institute is back, and this time we're going virtual! Join the WRC and the Career Center for a day of virtual workshops and discussions around the topics that matter to you:
- Turning your creative passions and love for your community into a career.
- Telling your story to employers
- Taking care of your finances as a college student and young professional
- Identifying toxic work environments and creating healthy ones
- Navigating a change of major or career
Global Asset Management Education (GAME) Forum X
March 25-26, 2021 | 9:00am-5:00pm ET | Registration required (registration fees apply)
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
2021 International Illini Networking (Virtual)
Fri, March 5 | 7:00pm-8:30pm CT | Register here
Are you an international student and interested to chat with alumni who were once international students themselves? Do you want to hear their career stories and experience? If so, we encourage you to register for this event! During this event, current international students will have the opportunity to virtually meet alumni working in the U.S. and other countries, to expand their network. This event is hosted by the Career Services Council.
There will be 2 MSF alumni in attendance so don’t miss out to chat and connect with them!
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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