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Career Services Updates - January 12, 2006

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Posted by , January 12, 2006
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NEW STUDENTS - PLEASE REGISTER FOR CAREER CONNECT!
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.


ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

Want to Find a Job in the U.S.?
Attend a two-part seminar with other international MBA students from Brandeis University and Boston College. (Note: Plan to attend both ½ day sessions to get the full value of the seminar.)

The Essentials of a Successful U.S. Job Search
When: Saturday, February 4, 2006 (1-4pm) Part I; Saturday, February 11, 2006 (1–4pm) Part II; Light lunch and Networking at 12:30 (both sessions)
Where: Lemberg Building, Lee Hall, Brandeis University, International Business School, Waltham, MA
Cost: $15 to secure a spot. (Please know the CSO will absorb the bulk of the cost to present this valuable seminar to you.)

Transportation details available at the SOM Career Services Office. To secure your spot, please email Wendy D’Ambrose, Director, Career Services as soon as possible, then please stop by the CSO with your $15.00 payment. Any questions can be directed to Wendy D’Ambrose at dambrose@simmons.edu or 617.521.3854.


ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
The Career Services Office is partnering with the MBA Office to address your concerns regarding Careers. Please attend a bag lunch on Wednesday, January 18th from 11:00-11:50am in CR1 to discuss any questions you may have. Please feel free to stop by Diana’s desk (4th floor of 411) or email her at diana.cook@simmons.edu if there is something in particular you would like to discuss. We look forward to working with you!


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!


INTERESTED IN MARKETING?
The Ad Club is a great organization to join! Check out the latest newsletter to learn more (including possible scholarships and summer internships!): http://www.adclub.org/newsletter/html/051129news.html


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.


TRENDS

Jump-Starting Your Search? Six Essentials for Job Hunters

Read on at: http://www.careerjournal.com/jobhunting/strategies/20060104-needleman.html


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

Just Added this week:
Associate Product Manager - Stonyfield Farm
Client Service Liaison - FinArc LLC
Program Manager - Linkage

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 Wendy at 617.521.3854/dambrose@simmons.edu.