From: Angie Powers
Date: November 13, 2020
Subject: Career Services Newsletter


 

 

Happy Friday the…13th!

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Resources to Help you be Career Ready:  - Informational Interviews

 

“Hello, I’m a Gies Graduate student, and I would like to connect with you to tap into your network.  I greatly appreciate your help.”

The line above is the actual text that a Gies Masters student sent to a prospective contact on LinkedIn.  Needless to say, the contact did not accept the student’s request to connect.

In a separate correspondence, an alum made the following request to career services:

“As it is prime recruiting season, students are reaching out to me for direct connections to recruiters and employees at [the company I’m with]. I’m happy to talk with them about [the company] and help provide resources.  However, can you please help set expectations that I will not be giving out direct contact information to [company] employees to students including recruiters?”

So my friendly reminder ­ƒÿè…before you send that connection request - make sure to write a short personal message introducing yourself and mentioning why you would like to connect with them (other than that you want to tap into their network).

 

 

When reaching out to alumni, consider the role of the alumnus in the company. Speak with the alumni about their experience in the company.  Build trust and a relationship with the alumni before asking for a referral; trust is not established through one exchange.  Don’t turn off alums who can be our and your most valuable connections into target companies.  Here is an example of a productive networking meeting.(non-COVID example).

I am also happy to review your connection request messages.

This is the perfect time of year to review your LAMP list and continue reaching out to alumni or professionals in relevant roles to set-up informational interviews as recruiting activities slow down. In my upcoming newsletters, I will share with you some key things to do over winter break to re-ignite your career search after the holidays.

 


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What’s Happening – Career Related Events:

Company-Sponsored Recruiting Events:

Remember to keep your eyes on the “Events” section of Handshake, where recruiters post event information. Make sure to login and see what’s happening.

 

Week of November 16th:

Interested in careers in the healthcare industry? This virtual fair is for you!

Whether you are graduating and need to make connections for full-time employment or are a student looking to network in the healthcare industry, this fair is for you. Learn about CNA opportunities, internship/externships, and job opportunities in the healthcare industry!

Date: Monday, November 16, 2020

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: Handshake

 

Virtual Session

Join us to learn more about Chase's MBA leadership program. You will meet with the program recruiter and business representatives to discuss our summer program and leadership opportunities within the Consumer & Community Bank. It will be an opportunity to build personal rapport and ask questions about the firm, recruitment and program experience. Please register here: https://tinyurl.com/y45ww3vd. Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email with Zoom Meeting details. Please note, this event is open to first-year MBA students only. The Chase Associate Program (CAP) is an intensive leadership development program dedicated to developing the next generation of leaders within functional areas (Digital, Marketing, Fintech, Innovation and Strategy) supporting our Chase divisions. We are looking forward to meeting you.

 

As part of the GBSN Virtual Conference Student Track there will be a global career fair.
Link to GBSN Conference: https://gbsnbeyond.pathable.co/student-track
College Registration Code: GiesGBSNbeyond

Link to Localized Career Fair: https://gbsn.localized.world/

Localized's most recent virtual career fair included more than 45% of employers hiring for remote positions and attracted more than 10,000 students. GBSN has partnered with Localized to offer complimentary access to the entire platform as well as its upcoming two-day career fair November 16-17. Students from GBSN member schools as well as students participating in GBSN Beyond and can access this virtual career fair and connect with potential future employers from all over the globe by clicking the link.

Most of the jobs look to be with employers outside of the U.S., but sharing it with you in case that is something of interest.

 

The CEG Global Rotation Program (GRP) is a two-year rotational program designed to attract and develop diverse talent to be the future leaders of CEG. The summer internship is the pipeline into the full-time program and provides high-performing MBA/Masters students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience. Interns lead an end-to-end high-impact project that has high visibility and lasting impact while being provided with significant exposure to CEG senior leadership. Attend our webinar presentation and learn about the company, our internship opportunities and the full-time GRP!

You're invited to attend a virtual career seminar. Discover if becoming a financial professional is right for you. Do you want to have impact on the lives of others? Independence to control your own career? Income ability to accelerate your earning potential? Join us to find out... Reserve Your Seat Today! *Seeking new advisors for our Peoria, IL and Northern IL area offices * If you cannot attend, please feel free to email your resume to peter.mangieri@equitable.com

Discover if becoming a financial professional is right for you. In our virtual session we will discuss:

-What it takes to become a Financial Professional
-Opportunities within a career as a Financial Professional
-How to get started
-Compensation and benefits

 

By registering for this event, you will receive an email with a link to an on-demand webinar overview of West Monroe, which can be viewed any time prior to November 30. We encourage you to review this recording in preparation for other recruiting events or interviewing with West Monroe. This recording is tailored to Graduate/MBA candidates.

From our cross-functional, collaborative teams to our structured mentorship and company culture - West Monroe will equip you with the resources and support which will result in in a one of-a-kind career. West Monroe is a people-first organization, which means our employees come first - always. During this pre-recorded webinar, you’ll hear personal experiences about working at West Monroe, what makes our firm special, and additional details about the graduate recruiting and onboarding process at West Monroe.

Week of November 23rd

Virtual Presentation on Careers and the Employment Application Process with the Illinois Department of Human Services.

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Jobs…

Application deadline: December 31, 2020 by 9:55 a.m.

BP is the largest producer of oil and gas in the US, and one of the largest in the world. BP China graduate program aims to equip high-potential graduates to become senior leaders of their business. To learn more visit Handshake.

Application deadline: December 31, 2020 by 9:55 a.m.

Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. To apply and learn more visit Handshake.

 

LDP/Rotation Programs:

Marketing/Product:

 

Supply Chain/Operations/Logistics

 

Finance:

 

General Management/Data Analytics/Strategy

 

All Functional Areas:

Job Hunting? Check Out These 19 New Companies on The Muse – with job postings!

1. Wix

EXPLORE OPEN JOBS

Wix is shaping the face of the internet day by day by making it a place where anyone can become successful. To make that happen, they deliver innovative products that empower more than 182 million people worldwide to create without limits.

The same spirit defines them as a company: They innovate and work wholeheartedly to give everyone the keys to feel fulfilled and successful in their creation every day. They believe that in order to thrive, people should be trusted to truly own what they do, heard and valued for who they are, and surrounded by great people with whom their ideas can spark something new.

2. SmartNews

EXPLORE OPEN JOBS

There is a strong focus at SmartNews to contribute to society by delivering quality, accurate, and up-to-date information. They strive to make a direct commitment to building a better world and helping the content ecosystem thrive.

As a fast-growing startup, there is tons of opportunity for team members to make an impact. Employees take ownership in not only solving essential problems, but stepping up to accept challenges that they may face in doing so. At SmartNews, they believe that it is important to recognize team members in their successes. This appreciation helps to establish a more collaborative culture that promotes creative problem-solving and teamwork.

3. Postmates

EXPLORE OPEN JOBS

Cofounded by Bastian Lehmann, Sean Plaice, and Sam Street in 2011, Postmates is the industry-first leader in the modern logistics space. Their mission is to enable anyone to have anything delivered on demand. Their team is building a revolutionary platform and technology solutions they believe can change delivery for good. Their work every day is guided by their four core values—Innovation, Growth, Trust, and Oneness. They believe these values create an environment that inspires them to do the best work of their lives at Postmates while amplifying their positive impact on the people, merchants, and communities they serve every day.

4. Headspace

EXPLORE OPEN JOBS

Founded in 2010 by Rich Pierson and Andy Puddicombe, Headspace was created with the vision to improve the health and happiness of the world. Reaching more than 65 million users in 190 countries, they are well on their way. The company is committed to demystifying meditation and advancing the field of mindfulness through clinically validated research, with one of the largest research pipelines of any digital health and wellness company. At Headspace, they strive to create an inclusive, purpose-driven environment where every teammate can bring their whole self to work, be celebrated for their unique perspectives, and is set up for growth and success.

5. Symetra Life Insurance Company

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Symetra Life Insurance Company is a financial services company offering annuities, life insurance, and employee benefits that help people create secure retirements, protect their families, and get benefits at work. The company is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, and has offices in 20 cities across the country. At Symetra, they’re creating a workplace where all employees can reach their highest potential. They are dedicated to equitable hiring opportunities for advancement, career development, and personal growth for all.

6. Marqeta

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Marqeta is the first global modern card-issuing platform, providing the most advanced infrastructure and tools for building highly configurable payment solutions. With its open API, the Marqeta platform is designed for the most innovative companies and offers a simple and tailored way of managing payment programs so that they can create world-class experiences and power new modes of commerce.

7. Grand Rounds Inc.

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Grand Rounds is on a mission to solve some of healthcare’s hardest problems. This means they have an exceptionally driven team who love a good challenge.

What sets them apart? They root for the team, drive healthy debate, deliver results that matter, bring their best selves, and, most importantly, they keep patients as their ultimate focus. And throughout it all, they never forget to laugh. From hackathons and cultural celebrations to meeting their patients in real life, the team at Grand Rounds makes sure to build a fun, empathetic, and inclusive workplace. If you want to make a real difference in people’s lives and work with some of the kindest and brightest minds, they want to talk to you.

8. CrossBorder Solutions

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Crossborder Solutions’ mission is to revolutionize the world of tax reporting, compliance, and planning through AI and advanced cloud-based technologies, delivering superior solutions to all their clients and providing the highest levels of service in the industry.

Their culture is defined by always wanting to be better. They’re one of the fastest-growing companies in the world because they never give up on going further. They work hard and reward their people with a fun, positive, and inclusive environment—their employees represent more than 40 nations, with 40% of them coming from minority backgrounds, and half of their executive team and 45% of all employees are women.

9. Cognite

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Employees at Cognite are pushing the envelope with the latest cloud technology, scaling industrial applications across hundreds of assets, revolutionizing industrial data models, and working with robotics. Cogniters are fast, creative, and resilient—not only because of their dynamic office environment and the way they equip their people to move at speed—but because they encourage each other and look forward to combining their unique areas of expertise in ways that will crack new codes for the industry. They keep the energy high and fun, learning from their mistakes and celebrating their victories together.

10. Esusu Financial, Inc.

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Esusu is a mission-focused company and a fintech platform. Their employees come from various backgrounds and our members are spread across the world. In early 2020, their cofounders, Abbey Wemimo and Samir Goel, were named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for social entrepreneurs. As a company, their mission is to be the preeminent global financial identity provider by 2023. They plan to bring this to fruition by upholding their company values: gratitude, forward together, realizing full potential, ever-evolving, and purposeful profit.

11. Black Spectacles

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At Black Spectacles, they’re a purpose-driven company, aimed squarely at educating and inspiring architects across the world so they can thrive in their careers. Their content—which includes podcasts, design tutorials, and exam prep—helps architects keep pace with emerging technologies and software so they can do their best work. They’re lucky to say they work at an award-winning place that’s small enough to see the difference you make, but big enough to have room for growth. A place where they encourage core values like building confidence, but not big egos. A place where it’s always safe to share ideas and where they take calculated risks without being reckless. A place that is world-class.

12. Salamander Hotels & Resorts

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Salamander Hotels & Resorts embraces gracious hospitality and presents guests with all the comforts of home in a sophisticated, yet casual style. Beyond their incredible accommodations, their employees are at the heart of every unique experience, making Salamander Resort & Spa a fun and gratifying place to work. They invite you to join their friendly, diverse, and enthusiastic team of professionals, who strive to provide the very best in service and are driven to maintain their Five-Star Rating by the Forbes Travel Guide, which has catapulted their spectacular resort into one of the world’s most coveted and elite destinations. They offer professional privileges, training and growth—as an expanding luxury hospitality portfolio, the advantages and opportunities are endless.

13. Inflection

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At Inflection, their mission is to build trust by harnessing the power of data. To achieve their ambitious goals, they’re growing a diverse team of collaborative, adaptable, hard-working people who are passionate about solving problems and achieving success. They’re dedicated to providing a company culture that’s inclusive, engaging, supportive, and where employees can grow and thrive.

14. Black Girl Sunscreen

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At Black Girl Sunscreen, their mantra is “strive for excellence.” Their team works to ensure their customers know they are their number one priority. They are passionate about what they do and their brand, as well as educating their consumers on the importance of protecting their skin from the harmful rays of the sun. As their team enjoys working from home, their founder encourages a cohesive work environment where opinions are valued and autonomy is encouraged.

15. Wave

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Wave is on a mission to bring the best live virtual shows to audiences across the globe. They developed their platform with artists in mind, always striving to improve upon their design to ensure a fantastic show experience for all in a novel environment. They’re guided by the belief that music and games truly bring folks together, and by taking aspects from both to create these new experiences, they’re out to change the way people approach the traditional live music space. Their people are passionate about the work they’re doing because they believe that they have something that can change the world.

16. Mad*Pow

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Mad*Pow’s team thrills clients by solving real-world problems to make a positive impact on people’s lives. The company is dedicated to creating an environment where employees can deliver high-quality work while maintaining a positive work-life balance. Culture is at the core of their business and Mad*Pow understands the importance of providing challenging and rewarding opportunities, a workplace that suits people’s needs, and unique benefits that truly support employees. Mad*Pow hires pioneers in their field who keep on the cutting edge with techniques, styles, methodologies, and technology.

17. Grabango

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Grabango’s mission is to eliminate lines and save people time. Their checkout-free shopping technology creates a convenient, efficient, and more pleasant retail experience for both customers and businesses.

Their teams of accomplished technology and commerce experts are passionate about changing the way people interact with things and improving the shopping experience. Their fervor for problem-solving is balanced by a welcoming and tight-knit culture in which colleagues can form strong bonds. New hires can look forward to great benefits, a diverse and inclusive environment, and the opportunity to create products that aim to change the retail landscape worldwide.

18. Urban Bush Women

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Urban Bush Women’s work is rooted in six core values: Catalyzing for Social Change; Building Trust through Process; Entering Community and Co-Creating Stories; Celebrating the Movement and Culture of the African Diaspora; Recognizing that Place Matters.

They recognize, celebrate, and promote each individuals’ assets, as integral to the fulfillment of their mission and values. Professional development is an essential part of their organization. Everyone is encouraged to actively seek professional development opportunities. They also nurture leadership skills and facilitate the use of art as a means of encouraging social responsibility and civic engagement.

19. FRONTSTEPS

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At FRONTSTEPS, they’re passionate about powering safe, informed, and efficient communities all over the world. They have built a diverse team that thrives on challenge, and look for people who collaborate, roll up their sleeves, get their hands dirty, and have fun doing it. They know that they cannot build a community-focused product without actively investing in their FRONTSTEPS family. Because their people are their most valuable asset, they hire the best and empower each team member to own their role and success. With a fully remote workforce, each person who joins the FRONTSTEPS family takes on a level of responsibility and ownership to ensure their mission is fulfilled.

 

Have a safe weekend!

Angie