Updated 03/12/12

Spring 2012 Calendar of Events

The list below includes Bryan Career Services & Internship Programs events, University Career Services events, and other on/off campus events that may be beneficial to Bryan graduate students.  Other events will be added to the calendar throughout the fall semester.  You will also receive notification of upcoming events via your UNCG email and the UNCG Bryan Graduate Career Services & Internship Programs page on Facebook.  Be sure to “Like” us on Facebook so that you will receive our announcements.  All events below are subject to change.

Events designated with an asterisk (*) should be attended by all first year day MBA students.

Epes Logistics Services Company Spotlight Session*
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
5:15-6:30pm (formal presentation) followed by networking until 7:00pm
Bryan School, Room 301N (Bryan Student Services Suite)

• Meet representatives from Epes Logistics, and learn about their mission, culture, values, and opportunities with the company. The following Epes representatives will be participating in the Company Spotlight: Kristen Pettit – HR Manager, Joe Lampert – Director of Operations, Brian Moore – HR Intern, and Mary Allred – Benefits Manager (Epes Carriers).
• Registration is not required. Business casual or professional business dress is recommended.
• To learn more about Epes Logistics, click here.

UNCG Career Expo*
(Sponsored by the University Career Services Center.)
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
12:30-4:00pm
Elliott University Center, Cone Ballroom

• This career fair provides students with the opportunity to search for jobs and internships, as well as network.  Students looking for opportunities for spring and/or summer should make plans to attend.  Professional dress is required.
• For a list of participating employers, login to SpartanCareers and search under the “Career Events” tab.

Lincoln Financial Group Company Spotlight Session*
Monday, February 13, 2012
5:15-6:30pm (formal presentation) followed by networking until 7:00pm
Bryan School, Room 301N (Bryan Student Services Suite)

• Meet representatives from Lincoln Financial Group (LFG) to: 1) learn more about the company and their culture, mission, and values; and 2) learn about the types of opportunities they hire for, including their Leadership Preparation Program which is open to graduate and undergraduate students.
• The following LFG representatives will be participating in the Company Spotlight: Anita Banks - AVP, Underwriting Account Executive; Mack Scott, Assistant Vice President of Life Customer Service; and Jennifer Emery - Recruiting Consultant.
• Registration is not required. Business casual or professional business dress is recommended.
• To learn more about Lincoln Financial Group, click here.

On-Campus Interviews for SBTDC MBA Summer Internship Program
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Interviews will be held from 9:30am-1:30pm.
Bryan School, Room 320

• Must apply via SpartanCareers by the January 31st deadline in order to be considered for an interview. For more information, login to SpartanCareers and search under "Interview Schedules" for schedule #429.
• This program is open to MBA students only.
• If you are selected for an interview, professional dress is required.
  

On-Campus Interviews for BB&T Leadership Development Program
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Check SpartanCareers for interview schedule.
#1 Elliott University Center (University Career Services Center)

• Must apply via SpartanCareers by the February 6th deadline in order to be considered for an interview. For more information, login to SpartanCareers and search under "Interview Schedules" for schedule #432.
• If you are selected for an interview, professional dress is required.

Employer Mock Interview Week
Monday, February 13 - Friday, February 17, 2012
Various Times
Bryan School, Room 301

• Do you need to brush up on your interviewing skills? Would you like to get some feedback from an experienced interviewer so that you know what you're doing well and what you need to improve upon for future interviews? If you answered yes or maybe, then we invite you to sign up for a mock interview.
• Mock interviews are open to Bryan graduate students and alumni. To sign up for a mock interview, login to your SpartanCareers account and search under "Interview Schedules." Schedules will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.
• Click here for Mock Interview Tips.

North Carolina A&T State University Spring Career Fair*
(This event will be held off campus.)
Thursday, February 23, 2012
9:00am-2:00pm
North Carolina A&T Campus, Corbett Sports Center, Greensboro, NC

• Students looking for jobs and internships for spring and/or summer should make plans to attend the Spring Career Fair.  Professional dress is required.  All Bryan students are welcome to attend.  However, UNCG students cannot participate in on-campus interviews held at A&T.
• For directions to the A&T campus, go to: www.ncat.edu/campus.
• For tips on how to navigate a career fair and a list of participating employers, go to: www.careerserv.ncat.edu.  Click on the “Students Click Here” link.

Red Hat Internship Job Fair
(This event will be held off campus.)
Thursday, March 15, 2012
3:00-6:00pm
Red Hat Corporate Headquarters, 1801 Varsity Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606

• If you're seeking a summer internship, consider attending the Red Hat Internship Job Fair. They provide a number of internships in different functional areas of business.
• If you attend, it's best to arrive by 5:00pm, if not earlier, if possible. If you would like to attend the fair but have class during that time, check with your professor to see if you can leave class early that day (or arrive late).
• Professional dress is required. Bring copies of your resume printed on resume paper.
• To learn more about Red Hat, click here.

Syngenta Company Spotlight
Monday, March 19, 2012
5:15-6:30pm (formal presentation) followed by networking until 7:00pm
Bryan School, Room 416

• Learn about Syngenta, a leading employer in the Triad, opportunities for Bryan School students, and where Syngenta is going as a company.
• Registration is not required. Business casual or professional business dress is recommended.
• To learn more about Syngenta, click here.

Careers & Trends in Supply Chain Management Panel Discussion
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Check-In: 5:00-5:15pm, Panel Discussion: 5:15-6:30/6:45pm, Networking: 6:45-7:15pm
Bryan School, Room 416

• Click here for more information about this event.
• RSVP Requested. Click here to RSVP.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION EVENTS
Bryan graduate students are encouraged to take advantage of professional association events that offer networking opportunities, career fairs, and professional growth and development in their career field(s) of interest.  By attending their events, you will enhance your knowledge of certain fields, learn about companies who hire professionals to work in those fields, and network and build relationships with people who work in the fields you are interested in.

Visit a professional association’s web site for more information about student membership, events, registration, etc.  In addition to national/international professional associations, many professional associations have local and/or regional chapters.  Consider attending some events in the Triad, Triangle, or Charlotte area.  Some professional associations you may want to check out are:

American Marketing Association: www.marketingpower.com

• Professional NC Chapters are located in Charlotte and Raleigh.

Public Relations Society of America: www.prsa.org

• Professional NC Chapters are located in Greensboro, Charlotte, and Raleigh/Durham.

Society for Human Resource Management: www.shrm.org

• Professional NC Chapters are located in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, and other NC cities.

APICS – The Association for Operations Management: www.apics.org

• Professional NC Chapters are located in Greensboro, Charlotte, Cary (Triangle chapter), and other NC cities.
• The Piedmont Triad Chapter of APICS is very active, and students are welcome to attend their monthly meetings.  This is a professional association for people who work in or are interested in operations management, supply chain management, logistics, and/or transportation.  Online registration is required for most events.  To learn more about Triad APICS and to register for events, go to: www.triadapics.org.  Below is a list of Triad APICS scheduled monthly meetings (subject to change).  All meetings are held on Tuesdays at the Volvo Corp. Communications Center located at 7900 National Service Rd., Greensboro, NC:

For a list of other professional associations by career field or industry, go to: www.uncg.edu/bae/gcs.  Select the “Career Exploration & Networking” tab, and select the “Professional Organizations” link.