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Career Services Updates - October 6, 2005

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Posted by , October 06, 2005
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!
The Career Service Office is pleased and proud to announce Jennifer Tichon ‘06 has been selected as the First Place winner of the Reebok 101 “Make a Difference” contest. On September 14th, the CSO arranged for a group of 15 MBA students (and 23 undergraduate students) to visit Reebok’s corporate headquarters in Canton. Several other local schools also participated, totaling approximately 250 students. The students were given a first-hand look at how a global company like Reebok designs, produces and markets its products, competes in an ultra-competitive marketplace and maintains its corporate image while conducting business in a socially responsible way. Students were also introduced to the Reebok Human Rights Program—a Reebok hallmark. While at Reebok, students were asked to write a brief statement about an organization they feel makes a difference in people’s lives. The person with the most convincing argument won a prize of a $1,000 donation from Reebok to the specified non-profit organization. Jennifer selected and wrote about The Nemasket Group in Fairhaven, MA, which provides services to the disabled. As Jennifer eloquently stated, “It is a very small organization and any tiny donation helps.” In addition to the gift to Nemasket, Simmons SOM will receive a $2,500 grant to be used to further a socially responsible initiative. Please join the Career Services Office as we congratulate Jennifer in furthering the Simmons SOM vision of making a difference.

ATTENTION NEW STUDENTS!
Please remember to register for Career Connect (the CSO’s online job database)!!! Information you provide helps the CSO plan events and workshops that suit your needs. Please refer to the handout given to you in Foundations or click here. Any questions can be directed to Diana Cook, Coordinator, Career Services Office at diana.cook@simmons.edu.

SOM FALL CAREER INDUSTRY LUNCHEON
The CSO will invite professionals in varying functions from selected industries who will engage in informal discussions to share personal insights to help students look at opportunities (functional areas) and organizations (industry sectors) with a broader view and discuss the current hiring climate of their industry. This is a relationship building event and information sharing venue for senior level industry representatives and students.

Date: Thursday November 10, 2005
Time: Registration 11:30 & Lunch 12:00–2:00pm
Location: Gold & Green Rooms
For Current MBA Students only

LOOKING FOR OUTSIDE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND JOB LEADS?
The National Black MBA Association (http://www.bostonblackmba.org/) and National Society of Hispanic MBAs (www.nshmba.org) have terrific job fairs with top tier companies! You are still eligible for the student member rate if you sign up today!

DID YOU KNOW???
Simmons SOM has been accepted as an Alliance of Bridgestar (http://partners.bridgestar.org/simmons/), a non profit organization that got it’s start via Bain Consulting. Bridgestar offers nonprofit board and senior leadership opportunities for Simmons students and alumnae.

NEW OPPORTUNITIES: Don’t forget to check Career Connect on a regular basis!

Just Added this week:
Creative Services and Constituency-Building Director - Oxfam America
Manager Investor Relations - Millennium Pharmaceuticals
Director, Corporate Procurement and Services - Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA
Director of Campaign Planning - Lahey Clinic
Senior Revenue Analyst - Newton Wellesley Hospital, an affiliate of Partners Healthcare

Exciting Externships Available to Current Students - an excellent way to build your resume and gain valuable work experience, while continuing your job search.

Through a partnership with the Commonwealth Institute we are pleased to make available several exciting externship opportunities for the Fall semester. (You may access externship descriptions in Career Connect)
Externship: Project Manager - Marketing
Externship: Project Manager - Communications
Externship: Business Plan (Developer/Writer)
Externship: Program and Operations Manager

As a reminder, please keep your Career Connect profile up to date. If you forgot your username and password, please contact diana.cook@simmons.edu or (617)521-3857. Please do not re-register yourself as past information about you will be lost. Any questions about Career Connect? Please do not hesitate to contact Diana.

CSO HOURS
Monday-Friday: 8:45am-6:00pm onward*

*We understand your busy schedules and offer evening appointment hours on request. If you need to schedule an evening appointment (anytime after 6pm) please feel free to contact Ellie at (617)521-3855/jeffers@simmons.edu or Wendy at (617)521-3854/dambrose@simmons.edu.