Monday, February 24, 2014 – International Suite, Sewall Center
10:00 - 10:50 AM
Avoid Being a Loose Cannon: Plan Your Marketing Career
Panelists:
-Mandy Kiggins, Self-Employed, Formerly Sr. Director, Health and Beauty Care Merchandising, Giant Eagle
-David Danko, District Manager, Mondelez
-Paul Heh, Retail Merchandising Supervisor, Mondelez
A panel discussion with the area's top marketers- from business, advertising, and non-profit organizations. There will be an open conversation on their current positions and their experiences in the marketing field. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions, as well as personally meet all of the marketers.
Brought to You By: The American Marketing Association
11:30 - 1:50 PM
Select Your Crew: School of Business Student Organization Fair
Representatives from student organizations will be in the Nicholson Rotunda to talk with students about their organizations and to distribute details on all Business Week events.
2:00 - 3:50 PM
Discover Buried Treasure: Find a Career in Marketing, Marketing Career Fair
Businesses: Campos Inc., Northwestern Mutual, ADP, RMU Career Center, Bayer, Rue 21, BNY Mellon, Eat’n’Park, Brunner, Internship and Career Consulting, Ad2, Siemens, Innovation Works, Marketing EDGE
Employers from business, government and non-profit organizations will be on campus collecting resumes and speaking to students about their company's business practices along with educating students on the proper techniques needed in the business world. Some businesses will have full-time and part-time positions and internships.
Brought to You By: The American Marketing Association
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 – International Suite, Sewall Center
2:00 - 3:15 PM
Anchors Aweigh: Preparing for the Interview and Weighing the Offer
Moderated By: Carole Weldon
Panelists:
-Meghan Flick, Employment Specialist, Campus Programs, UPMC Talent Acquisition
-Constance Rippole, Operations Manager, Loss Sensitive Field Operations, Travelers
-Samuel Boyer, Sr. Director of Organizational Development, Carnegie Mellon University
-Jonalyn Paulick, Vice President, Sewickley Branch, PNC
This session would include, but not be limited to:
-Tips from employers on how to stand out in an interview
-Advice on how to evaluate an offer
-How to accept and decline offers
-Negotiating salary, the if’s, when’s and how’s
-How to potentially ‘buy time’ while waiting for various offers to come in
Brought to You by: The RMU Career Center
3:30 – 4:45 PM
The Voyage Begins: Navigating the Waters of Your First Job and Career
Panelists:
-Constance Rippole, Operations Manager, Loss Sensitive Field Operations, Travelers
-Samuel Boyer, Sr. Director of Organizational Development, Carnegie Mellon University
-Jonalyn Paulick, Vice President, Sewickley Branch, PNC
This program will explore being a professional, whether as an intern or in a full-time capacity, in the workplace, and advice on advancing in your career. Topics for discussion will include, but not be limited to:
-What to expect, and what to do if your expectations aren’t being met
-Professionalism: your attitude, dress, social media, etc...
-How to handle conflicts in the workplace
-Career advancement: when and how to leave a job; how to be recognized
-Fitting in, office politics, corporate and office culture
Brought to You By: The RMU Career Center
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Making Waves: Dressing for Success - Professional Dress Fashion Show
**Location: Massey Theater
Speakers: Tayna Barker, Elaine Rieffle, & Steve Arnowitz
Local Retailers: CAbi, & Jos.A.Bank
Models from RMU student organizations
Brought to You By: The American Marketing Association
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Reception following Professional Dress Fashion Show
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 – Dining Rooms, Sewall Center
12:00 - 12:50 PM
The Big Catch: Marketing Catch Phrase
Play marketing catch phrase. The catch phrases will have to be described by advertising the product/service to your team. The team that wins will receive a prize.
Brought to You By: The American Marketing Association
5:00 - 7:00 PM
A Networking Excursion
‘Cruise’ to success by networking with fellow classmates, RMU alumni and employers. Enjoy a fun and interactive evening, sip a mocktail, and build your connections in the business world. Co-sponsored with the Career Center.
Thursday, February 27, 2014 – International Suite, Sewall Center
8:00 - 9:15 AM
Learning the Ropes - Internships: Their Importance and How to Find One
Panelists:
-Celine Stanasolovich, Legend Financial
-Anne Bozich, Student Intern
-Sheila Broman, Internship Coordinator, RMU
-Carole Weldon, Career Counselor for School of Business students, RMU
This session will include a discussion on:
-The importance of internships, whether or not they are for academic credit
-What employers look for in selecting candidates
-A student's perspective on the value of interning and the internship search
-When, how and where to look for internships
-Details on the Academic Internship Program
Brought to You By: The RMU Career Center
7:30 - 8:30 PM
Networking Reception
**Location: Ferris Ballroom, Yorktown Hall
Post Written by Kristen Koscinski
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