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UPCOMING EVENTS

Filed under SOM Career Services
Posted by , February 13, 2009
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THE FIRST ANNUAL THE ASSOCIATION FOR OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (APICS) NORTHEAST STUDENT CASE COMPETITION (April 2009)

This is an opportunity for Graduate and Undergraduate students to test their knowledge of operations management in a competitive, fun, and supportive atmosphere. For more information visit www.bostonapics.org

GAINING THE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: INCREASE COMFORT IN THE STRETCH ZONE (web seminar)

Date: Tuesday, February 17 Time: 6pm Click here to register.

As women advance, they need to become career savvy which means that these women leaders know what smart career risks to take and how to manage them successfully. Smart risk-taking comes from understanding the three zones of performance: comfort, stretch, and yikes; and learning how to thrive in the stretch zone (trying out new behaviors that energize and allow growth without causing “breakdown” response or significantly diminishing your effectiveness. Join Kathryn Mayer, CEO of KC Mayer Consulting for this web seminar.

HR: IT’S MORE THAN YOU THINK!

Date: Wednesday, February 25 Time: 5-7pm Location: Boston College (Corcoran Commons Bldg.) - Chestnut Hill For more information visit www.nehra.com

BOSTON WOMEN IN FINANCE: WINE TASTING & NETWORKING EVENT

Date: Thursday, February 26 Time: 5:30-8:30pm
Location: Vlora Restaurant, 545 Boylston St. Cost: $20
To register go to: www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=176824

A relaxing evening of wine tasting and networking with some of today and tomorrow’s female leaders in Finance & Financial Services in the Boston area. Enjoy Hungarian and Italian wines presented by Scott Peterson from Peterson Imports, as we meet new friends and reconnect with old acquaintances in a private room at Vlora’s Restaurant, located in the Back Bay. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served. Please bring business cards to share and be entered into a drawing for one free membership for 2009.

ASSOCIATED GRANT MAKERS DIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Application deadline: Thursday, March 12 Finalist’s full day of interviewing: Thursday, April 30 This program is intended to provide a comprehensive training program to people of color interested in pursuing a career in the field of philanthropy. The application and additional information can be accessed on the Associated Grant Makers website at agmconnect.org. Further questions should be emailed to diversity@agmconnect.org.

INTERNSHIP WORKSHOPS

Date & Time: Thursday, March 19 @ 4pm-6pm

Date & Time: Wednesday, April 22 @ 3:l5pm-5:45pm

Location: M-104

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EXTERNAL CAREER FAIRS

New York Career Forum (global companies) February 13-14, at the Penn Plaza Pavilion, 401 7th Avenue, New York, NY for more information visit www.careerforum.net/event/ny/index.asp?lang=E

International Career Fair February 20-21, San Francisco, CA Register: http://www.icf09.com/jsp/core/PlageHome.jsp

Idealist Non Profit Career Fair Tuesday, February 24, 11am-3pm, at the BU Community Service Center, Boston, MA Register: www.idealist.org

Women for Hire Thursday, March 19, 10am-2pm at the Sheraton Boston Hotel For more information visit www.womenforhire.com

Boston Career Fair (Co-sponsored by National Career Fairs and Monster) Monday, March 23, 11am-3pm, at the Radisson Hotel, Boston, MA Register: www.nationalcareerfairs.com

Boston Healthcare Career Fair Monday, April 13, 11am-2pm, at the Radisson Hotel, Boston, MA Register: www.nationalcareerfairs.com