REGISTER: Kogod’s Career-Con 2014
MBA students should always be looking to either explore new career options or secure a position in the field of their dreams. At the Kogod School of Business’ Career-Con, students will be able to find all the necessary resources to create a personal career arsenal in one day.
Taking place on Saturday, September 6 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., attendees get to select which of the convention’s five sessions best suits them and join prominent employers and successful alums who will share their expertise and advice.
SESSION 1: 10:00-10:45 A.M.
Start Your Fandom: Accounting &Finance Day Prep (Featuring CohnReznick, Deloitte & Touche, Fannie Mae) Industry guests will be sharing best practices for success at Finance & Accounting Day 2014 (Monday, September 15). Hear in advance about employers in attendance, as well as tips for the industry fair and networking reception.
Faster Than a Speeding Bullet: Advising & More on the Fly Chat with advisors, review your resume, polish your LinkedIn profile, automate your CareerSource search, and more.
SESSION 2: 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Eagle Genius: Cracking the Case Interview (Featuring Deloitte) Interviews in the consulting, finance, management, marketing, or research fields are often case-based. Get practical advice on mastering the right skills and expectations.
Not-So-Secret Identity: 15 Minute Talks on Your Values, Interests, Skills, & Personality Your super powers are your values, interests, skills, and personality, and employers want to know what they are! Get quick information in short blocks of time on these critical topics for finding the right industry, occupation, and employer fit.
SESSION 3: 12:00-12:45 P.M.
Meet & Greet Lunch with Industry-Specific Practitioners(Featuring Baker Tilly, Deloitte Consulting, KPMG, IBM, The Carlyle Group, Three Spot, Deloitte &Touche, Top Performers Recruitment, Fannie Mae, The American Red Cross, Uber, Tom Kohn – Executive-in-Residence, Bill Bellows – Executive-in-Residence) Chat with employers and alumni over lunch in small groups focused on different business sectors and industries.
SESSION 4: 1:00-1:45 P.M.
Make ‘Em Marvel: Practical Behavioral Interviewing Skills (Featuring Stuart Taylor, Top Performers Recruitment) Is interviewing your personal kryptonite? Whether you’ve never interviewed before or you feel like an interview superhero, you’ll gain valuable insight and skills in this critical workshop. You’re bound to interview soon – equip your utility belt!
Collector’s Edition: Salary 101 Salary negotiation may be one of the most challenging aspects of the job search. Do I need to negotiate? How? What salary can I realistically request? How much should I be making? Get these questions and more answered in this workshop that will put you in the driver’s seat.
SESSION 5: 2:00-2:45 P.M.
Caped Recruiters: The Super Power in On-Campus Recruitment Employers are on campus every semester to find their leagues of extraordinary graduates and interns. Timelines are early and interviews are competitive, so get a head start from the Employer Relations team! You’ll come away with the right tactics for navigating this new territory.
Mint Conditioning: Professional Body Language & Voice Your body language and voice are your first impression. Do you know what they’re saying? Get useful tips and feedback on how to present yourself professionally in any setting. Even superheroes had to learn to master their powers!
The conclusion of Career-Con will feature a raffle drawing where anyone attending four of the five sessions will be entered for a chance to win one of two $100 Apple Store gift cards. You can register for Career-Con here.
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Max Pulcini
Max Pulcini is a Philadelphia-based writer and reporter. He has an affinity for Philly sports teams, Super Smash Bros. and cured meats and cheeses. Max has written for Philadelphia-based publications such as Spirit News, Philadelphia City Paper, and Billy Penn, as well as national news outlets like The Daily Beast.
