Updated 11/09/09
All Evening MBA, Daytime MBA, MSITM, and Certificate Program students are welcome to attend any of the events listed below.
Fall 2009 - Schedule of Events
Please note: Dates, times, and locations are subject to change.
Please check the calendar regularly for any updates.
Drop-In Open House - Welcome
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
5:30-6:45pm
Bryan 225
~A welcome from The Bryan Graduate Career Services and Internship Programs office to all MBA and MSITM students. This is
an opportunity for students to learn about our office, the career resources available to you, grab a bite to eat, and get to know the staff and faculty.
1st Annual Asian MBA Leadership Conference & Career Expo
September10-12, 2009
Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York City
For more information visit: www.asianmba.org
Company Spotlight with BB&T
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
5:15-6:30pm
Bryan 416
~ Guest Speakers: Mr. Reed Davis, Recruiter & Assistant Vice President, Leadership Development Program (LDP)
~ The LDP seeks to recruit candidates from colleges and universities who possess the appropriate mix of core capabilities and personal characteristics to position them for success. They look for enthusiasm, initiative, a general knowledge of the banking industry, as well as problem-solving skills, and leadership potential. The program is divided into two areas: the Retail Banking Concentration and the
Business, Mortgage, Private Banking, and Corporate Concentrations.
~ For more information visit:
www.bbt.com
Career Awareness Program ~ North Carolina A&T State University Career Fair
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
9:00am-4:00pm
North Carolina A&T Campus, Corbett Sports Center, Greensboro, NC
~ Visit www.careerserv.ncat.edu for a list of participating employers.
~ Bryan MBA, MSITM, and Certificate Program students are welcome to attend this career fair.
Piedmont Triad Chapter National Black MBA Association, Inc.
2nd Annual Career Fair
Thursday, September 17, 2009
8:00-11:00am - Career Development Workshops
1:00-6:00pm - Career/Graduate Fair
6:00-8:00pm - Networking Reception
ASHTAE World Headquarters, 1325 South Eugene St., Greensboro, NC 27406
~ Registration requested. To register and for more information, visit: www.triadnbmbaa.org
Lunch & Learn Workshop for International Students
Friday, September 18, 2009
12:00-3:00pm
Bryan 416
~All Bryan graduate students are invited to attend.
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Registration is required. Click here to register.
~We'll discuss questions and concerns international students may have about finding a job/internship, networking, visa issues related to employment, etc.
National Black MBA Association, 31st Annual Conference & Exposition
September 22-26, 2009
Ernest Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
For more information visit www.nbmbaa.org
Fall Career Day (Career Fair)
(a University Career Services sponsored event)
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
12:30pm-4:00pm
EUC Cone Ballroom
~Login to your SpartanCareers account for a list of participating employers.
~ Dress professionally (business suit), bring copies of your resume (printed on resume paper), and research companies of interest before attending.
Federal Government Annenberg Speaker
(a University Career Services Event)
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
4:00-5:00pm
EUC, Alexander Room
~ In today’s shaky economy a career with the federal government may be an intelligent career option. Come and listen to a federal government employee explain the various opportunities open to you including internships and full-time career possibilities. In addition to this event, there will be workshops on “Federal Government Programs” and “Writing the Federal Resume & KSAs.” Check the “Career Events” section of SpartanCareers for additional details about these workshops.
~ Registration requested via SpartanCareers.
National Society of Hispanic MBAs Annual Conference & Career Expo
October 8-10, 2009
Minneapolis, MN
For more information visit: www.nshmba.org
Company Spotlight with B/E Aerospace
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. WE ARE WORKING ON RESCHEDULING THE EVENT.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
5:15-6:30pm
Bryan 416
~ Guest Speakers: Ken Rusterholz, Corporate VP of Operations; Robert Vanderpool, Director of Continuous Improvement; Ben Nichols, Manager of Human Resources; Alena Kharoshka, Bryan MBA alumni and Manager of Demand Planning)
~ For more information visit: www.beaerospace.com
Interviewing Workshop: How to Interview Successfully & Win the Job!
NEW DATE: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
5:15-6:30pm
Bryan 225
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Please join us for an excellent interviewing workshop led by Mr. Chad Oakley, Vice President of Business Development for Charles Aris, Inc. Prior to joining Charles Aris, Mr. Oakley served as a Consultant and Case Team Leader in the Boston practice of Bain & Company. Mr. Oakley received an MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, and holds a Bachelors in Business Management from North Carolina State University. For additional details on Mr. Oakley's background, click here.
~This workshop will focus on how to prepare for interviews, what to expect, and insights on behavioral interviewing, an interviewing method used by most recruiters and hiring managers today.
~ All Bryan School MBA, MSITM, and certificate program students are invited to attend.
National Assocation of Women MBAs -
National Conference & Career Fair
October 29-31, 2009
Disneyland® Hotel in Anaheim, California
For more information visit: www.mbawomen.org
Public Relations Society of America 2009 International Conference:
Delivering Value
November 7-10, 2009
San Diego, California
For more information visit: www.prsa.org
MBA Alumni Panel
Monday, November 9, 2009
5:00-6:30pm with networking to follow until 7:00pm
Bryan 416
~ Join us for the Bryan MBA Alumni Panel Discussion. This is an opportunity for current Bryan MBA students to learn from the experiences of others who have been in their shoes. Gain some tips for success related to graduate studies, the job/internship search, performance on the job, etc. You'll also be able to ask questions about their career field, the company they work for, what a day on the job looks like in their world, and expectations of employers. The panelists are very interested in answering your questions and sharing their experiences so that you can learn from those experiences. So be thinking about questions you can ask during the panel discussion.
~ The following Bryan MBA alumni will be participating in the panel:
Kwame Williams, Senior Financial Analyst with Polo Ralph Lauren;
Shane Stadler, Vice President of Marketing with Medical Justice;
Erica Stock Lee, Marketing Specialist with Syngenta;
Aaron Rose, Director of Quality Resources with Alamance Regional Medical Center.
~ Students who have class at 6:30pm are welcome to attend this event.
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Business casual dress is recommended, and bring your business cards.
Open House and Interactive Panel of Visionary Entrepreneurs
This event is sponsored by the North Carolina Entrepreneurship Center, UNCG Bryan School of Business & Economics, the Direct Selling Education Founcation, and the Greensboro Partnership.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
6:00-7:30pm
Bryan 160
~CEO's from
three of the largest NC direct selling companies will speak on how they started, entrepreneurship, future trends and opportunities--Q/A session following with the audience-highly interactive. These companies all have international operations. Open House and reception
following in Bryan 416 and 418. For more information, click here.
~RSVP to ncec@uncg.edu with your name, title, organization, email and phone number. If you are a student, please provide your name, university, major, email, and phone number.
Professional Etiquette Dinner
(a University Career Services Event)
Thursday, November 12, 2009
5:00-7:00pm
EUC, Cone Ballroom
Cost: $12
~ Registration is required for this event. Registration Deadline: November 6, 2009. Space is limited for this event, so be sure to register early!
~ For more information, click here, or visit SpartanCareers (under Career Events).
UNC-Chapel Hill Masters & Ph.D. Students Career Fair
Thursday, November 12, 2009
1:00-4:00pm
UNC-Chapel Hill Campus, Friday Center (Directions)
~ Visit the UNC-Chapel Hill Career Center website for a list of participating employers:
http://careers.unc.edu/events/fairs.html
~ This is an opportunity for Masters and PhD students to meet with employers. This event is open to masters and doctoral-level students from UNC-CH, UNCG, and other schools in the consortium.
Interviewing Q & A Follow-Up Session
This event is cancelled due to a conflict with another meeting. It will be rescheduled for the spring semester.
Friday, November 13, 2009
12:00-1:30pm
Bryan 360
~ This is a follow-up session to the interviewing workshop on October 27th. We will discuss any specific questions and concerns you may have about interviewing. Since many students have the same questions and concerns about interviewing, it can be helpful to discuss those things in a group setting. However, please be sure to attend the workshop on the 27th since this session will not be a presentation about interviewing. Again, this is a follow-up session to address your concerns, so please come prepared with questions.
~ Please bring your own lunch. Drinks will be provided.
Company Spotlight with TIMCO Aviation Services, Inc.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
5:15-6:30pm
Bryan 416
~ Guest Speakers: Leonard Kazmerski, VP Marketing and Business Development; and
Will Presson, Manager of Software Development
~ For more information visit: www.timco.aero
Additional Events
MBA and MSITM students are encouraged to take advantage of off-campus events that offer networking opportunities, career fairs, and professional growth and development in their career field(s) of interest. Please visit the organization's website for more information about events, registration, and important deadlines.
Professional Organization Conferences & Events
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (various events)
Visit the AICPA website for a list of upcoming events.
American Marketing Association (various events)
Visit the AMA website and local chapter websites for a list of upcoming events.
APICS - The Association for Operations Management (various events)
Visit the APICS website and the local chapter website for a list of upcoming events.
Public Relations Society of America (various events)
Visit the PRSA website and the local chapter website for a list of upcoming events.
Society for Human Resource Management (various events)
Visit the SHRM website and the local chapter website for a list of upcoming events.
For a list of additional professional organizations, click here.