Career Services Weekly
Volume 22 - Issue 7 – October 9, 2006
CCS Week at a Glance
Monday, October 9th
Walk-in Hours 102 Monroe Hall ▪ 10:00am – 12:00pm
Commerce Career Services WALK IN HOURS
Monroe Hall, Room 102 Mondays and Thursdays 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Appointments last approximately 15 minutes. Walk in appointments are intended for quick questions and resume/cover letter reviews. Can’t make walk-in hours? Stop by room 102, or call 924-7986 and make an appointment.
Tuesday, October 10th Wednesday, October 11th
On-Grounds Interviewing Orientation 134 Monroe Hall ▪ 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Thursday, October 12th
Walk-in Hours 102 Monroe Hall ▪ 10:00am – 12:00pm SNL Financial Presentation 134 Monroe Hall ▪ 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Articles & Advice
6 Networking Myths: Fact or Fiction?
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Friday, October 13th
The Interview: Body Language Do’s and Don’ts
Bain & Company
case interview workshop
October 10th, 7pm - 9pm 125 Minor Hall
This workshop is open to anyone who wants to learn more about Bain & Co. and the case interview process. We will talk about how case interviews work, how we use them to assess candidates and strategies to succeed. Students can join us after the workshop at Buddhist Biker Bar and meet current Bain employees in a relaxed environment.
DISABILITY MENTORING DAY
One day in your life could make the difference of a lifetime. This national event partners job seekers with disability-friendly employers providing participants with outstanding opportunities to enhance their career options. Whether you are seeking a part-time job, a full-time career, an internship or just want to learn more about SunTrust, we encourage you to attend one of our events where you will be able to hear from our senior managers about SunTrust's mission, "to help people and institutions prosper". Events will be hosted at various SunTrust locations in the month of October. For a list of SunTrust events and to register for a location near you, please visit: http://www.suntrust.com/dmd
The UBS Portfolio Challenge
Do you have what it takes to beat the market? Are you the next Wall Street superstar? Do you think delta is just an airline? No matter what your answers were to the questions above, the UBS Portfolio Challenge offers you the chance to test your skills!!! Everyone starts with 50,000 UBS dollars and has October 15th – December 1st to trade their account and show their stuff!! The challenge is open to all first year MBAs and undergrad juniors. Win a roundtrip ticket for yourself and a friend, among other great prizes for the highest return at the end of two months. What do you have to do? Register now at http://www.jungleonline.com/ubs and be ready to start trading on October 15th!
Advertising Industry Diversity Job Fair and Leadership Conference
Adrants, New York University and Business Development Institute have planned an Advertising Industry Diversity Job Fair and Leadership Conference. This national event will take place in New York City on November 8, 2006. The job fair website is: http://www.bdionline.com/advertisingdiversity/
New Books in CCS!
New books just received: Registration is now open for JP Morgan’s 1st annual Good Venture competition!
What: Good Venture offers you the chance to make a difference. Students choose a nonprofit they believe in -- and enter a proposal to win funding for it from JPMorgan. How: Teams of students will be asked to make the case for a non-profit of their choice. Finalists will be flown to NYC to pitch to an investment board of JPMorgan executives and the winning team will actually have their proposal funded.
WetFeet Guides: Ace Your Case VI: Mastering the Case Interview Ace Your Case, Consulting Interviews Beat the Street, Investment Banking Interviews Beat the Street II, Banking Interview Practice Guide Careers in Asset Management and Retail Brokerage Careers in Entertainment and Sports Careers in Information Technology Careers in Marketing and Market Research Careers in Sales Careers in Venture Capital Industries and Careers for MBAs Specialized Consulting Careers: Health Care, Human Resources, and Information Technology
New books coming shortly:
WetFeet Guides: Careers in Accounting Careers in Brand Management Careers in Nonprofits and Government Agencies Careers in Supply Chain Management Careers in Real Estate Vault Guide to the Case Interview Vault Case Interviews Practice Guide: More Sample Cases Vault/INROADS Guide to Diversity Internship, Coop and Entry-Level Programs Vault Guide to International Careers Vault Guide to Conquering Corporate America for Women and Minorities Vault Career Guide to Advertising Vault Career Guide to Investment Banking Vault Guide to Schmoozing Vault Guide to Starting Your Own Business Vault Career Guide to Accounting Vault Career Guide to Hedge Funds Vault Career Guide to Sales and Trading Vault Guide to Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviews Vault Career Guide to Marketing and Brand Management Vault Guide to Real Estate Careers Vault Guide to Technology Careers
Where: Finals will be held in New York City. When: January 18th – 19th 2007 Registration ends November 27th, 2006 More details about the competition can be found at http://www.goodventure.org Contact us: JPMorganUndergrad@goodventure.org
Information Sessions
ALWAYS refer to HoosTRAK frequently for updated information as schedules and rooms are subject to change!
MicroStrategy Corporate Hampton Inn ▪ 6:00pm – 8:30pm NOVEMBER 1, 2006 Ogilvy & Mather/OgilvyOne Monroe Hall ▪ 5:30pm – 6:30pm NOVEMBER 14, 2006 Merrill Lynch Boars Head Inn – Ednam Hall ▪ 6:00pm – 7:30pm NOVEMBER 15, 2006 Lehman Brothers Colonnade Club ▪ 6:00pm- 8:00pm
OCTOBER 10, 2006 Datran Media MEC ▪ 6:00pm – 7:30pm Capital One Marriott Courtyard ▪ 7:00pm – 8:00pm OCTOBER 11, 2006 Norfolk Naval Shipyard Zehmer Hall ▪ 5:00pm – 6:00pm OCTOBER 12, 2006 SNL Financial Monroe Hall ▪ 5:00pm – 6:30pm Deloitte Consulting Marriott Courtyard ▪ 6:00pm – 7:00pm OCTOBER 16, 2006 Invista MEC ▪ 5:30pm – 6:30pm HSBC Consumer Lending Monroe Hall ▪ 6:00pm – 7:30pm GE Fanuc Automation North America CHE ▪ 6:30pm – 7:30pm URS Corporation OLS ▪ 7:00pm – 9:00pm OCTOBER 23, 2006 Carney Sandoe Zehmer Hall ▪ 6:00pm – 7:00pm OCTOBER 24, 2006 Capital IQ THN ▪ 6:00pm – 7:00pm Ventera Corporation Biltmore Grill ▪ 6:30pm – 8:30pm OCTOBER 25, 2006
HoosTRAK Resume Collections
ALWAYS refer to HoosTRAK frequently in order to confirm the most current listings and collection deadlines!
INTERNSHIP LISTINGS
The following company is currently collecting resumes with the deadline of October 11, 2006 for submission. Amentra, Inc. The following company is currently collecting resumes with the deadline of October 18, 2006 for submission. Philip Morris USA The following company is currently collecting resumes with the deadline of November 1, 2006 for submission. Ernst & Young
FULL-TIME LISTINGS
The following company is currently collecting resumes with the deadline of October 10, 2006 for submission. DC Energy
Dean & Company JPMorgan Chase Morgan Stanley The following company is currently collecting resumes with the deadline of October 11, 2006 for submission. Amentra, Inc. Appian Bain & Company Capgemini US LLC Education Group Gramercy Capital Corporation IBM Johnston McLamb Keefe, Bruyette & Woods MAXIMUS MCR Federal, LLC Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA) PricewaterhouseCoopers Prometheus V, LLC SNL Financial Social Security Administration Susquehanna International Group, LLP Synaptitude T. Rowe Price The following company is currently collecting resumes with the deadline of October 12, 2006 for submission. Deloitte Consulting The following company is currently collecting resumes with the deadline of October 13, 2006 for submission. Capgemini US LLC JPMorgan Chase Kurt Salmon Associates The following company is currently collecting resumes with the deadline of October 15, 2006 for submission. Cambridge Associates, LLC Lehman Brothers U.S. Department of Health & Human Services The following company is currently collecting resumes with the deadline of October 16, 2006 for submission. Bridgewater Associates The following company is currently collecting resumes with the deadline of October 17, 2006 for submission. Educational Resources Group
The following company is currently collecting resumes with the deadline of October 18, 2006 for submission. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Advertising.com DMG Securities, Inc. Dresser-Rand Company Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Georgetown Learning Centers HSBC Insight Global, Inc. Invotex Group Philip Morris USA Talek Investments The following company is currently collecting resumes with the deadline of October 19, 2006 for submission. E&J Gallo Winery The following company is currently collecting resumes with the deadline of October 23, 2006 for submission. IBM The following company is currently collecting resumes with the deadline of October 25, 2006 for submission. Deloitte Department of Defense Office of Inspector General Aldi, Inc. The following company is currently collecting resumes with the deadline of October 30, 2006 for submission. Southern Teachers Agency The following company is currently collecting resumes with the deadline of November 3, 2006 for submission. MicroStrategy The following company is currently collecting resumes with the deadline of November 8, 2006 for submission. Cambridge Associates, LLC Travelers