The purpose of the Company Days in the Pamplin Atrium is to provide employers and students with additional opportunities to connect for full time and internship possibilities. 

As you come to and from class stop by and talk to these employers. It is informal. You do not need to wear a suit. Just talk. 

Many will have free giveaways, food and drink. They want you to stop by and so do I. Firms are usually present between 10-2pm.

Here is this week's schedule:

Wednesday, October 10 - Norfolk Southern

Tuesday, October 16 - Yount, Hyde and Barbour - AND - 

Consolidated Graphics

Wednesday, October 17 - Carousel30

To view other upcoming Pamplin Company Days in the Atrium, visit and bookmark the Pamplin calendar. 

Now that Business Horizons is complete, the next step of the job search process is Interviewing. The formal On-Campus Interviewing process is underway and will continue until November 30.

You need to have an updated profile in Hokies-4-Hire and follow this schedule when applying for interviews. Also, here is a preview/orientation of these programs as well. Contact Lisa.Boothe@vt.edu in Smith Career Center for questions about H4H or the On-Campus Interviewing process.  

The Office of Inspector General of the General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking accounting majors with strong analytical skills for auditor positions in the Washington, DC metropolitan area

We offer competitive starting salaries, competitive opportunities for advancement, and meaningful and challenging work assignments. Your starting salary can double in three years if you meet satisfactory performance criteria, and the potential for more senior audit and/or management positions is excellent. We offer a complete package of federal government benefits including: a 40 hour work week with minimal overtime, flexible work schedules (including up to two additional days off per month), generous paid vacation and sick time, 10 national holidays, health benefits, a 401K-type retirement program with government matching contributions, continuous learning opportunities, a fitness program, transit subsidies, excellent training opportunities and more.

The General Services Administration is a large, diversified, federal government agency supplying a broad range of services to other federal government agencies. GSA's revenue stream equals a Fortune 500 company, and its wide range of operations makes GSA similar to a large corporation. More information about GSA can be found on www.gsa.gov 

The Office of Inspector General's Audit Office evaluates all aspects of GSA's programs, including information systems, logistics, telecommunications, and its financial condition. We perform financial, compliance, performance and contract audits and we provide advisory and consulting type services to GSA program managers and contracting officials. Our services are similar to the type of services consultants or public accounting firms provide in the private sector. We supply upper management with information needed to make more informed decisions, and we provide Congress with reports that help in their oversight responsibilities. You can find more specific information on our work at www.gsaig.gov 

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The 2013 Volunteer Internship program will begin June 3, 2013 to August 9, 2013

FBI Volunteer Internship Overview

Each summer, a special group of outstanding Undergraduate and Graduate students are selected to participate in the FBI Volunteer
Internship Program. As an intern you will experience an exciting 'insider's view' of FBI operations and have the opportunity to gain professional experience that is unique, valuable, and marketable.

Internship Qualifications

Those students who are selected to the Volunteer Internship Program must be:

• A U.S. citizen
• Attending an accredited college or university
• Classified as a Junior or Senior (a participant cannot be graduating before the program begins) attending a college or university; or a Graduate student enrolled in a college or university at least part-time
• Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale, and in good standing with their
  academic institution
• Able to meet all FBI employment requirements as well as be able to pass an FBI Background Investigation and receive a Top Secret Security Clearance 

Internship Experience

• Work side-by-side with Special Agents and Professional Staff personnel on important cases and management issues
• In this volunteer non-paid position, you may earn academic credit
• Obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance
• Summer internships are approximately 10 weeks, usually beginning early in June and ending in mid-August
• At the end of the summer students may be offered the opportunity to continue the internship throughout the school year at an office nearest their school
• 10-Week Unpaid Internship in local Field Offices in the Northeast, Southeast, North Central, South Central, Northwest, Southwest and the Washington, DC Metropolitan area

2013 Cyber Initiative: Due to the current critical needs of the Bureau, the Volunteer Internship Program is seeking, but not limited to, individuals who have Cyber related educational backgrounds. These individuals should be majoring in or possess degrees in: Computer Forensics, Computer Science, Information Security, Digital Investigation Management, Network & Communications Management, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, and Information Technology.

Click here to learn more information

State Farm Agent Opportunity

State Farm has the best opportunity in small business.

A candidate with a college degree is preferred but not required. They will need learning agility to absorb all the training we provide prior to launch.

This person needs a track record of success and achievement.

• Were they involved in extracurricular activities in School?
• Are they involved in community or church leadership?
• Did they excel in academics?
• Were they a Team Captain in Athletics?
• Were they Elected Class officer?
• Did they work their way through College and/or High School?
• Is this person currently underpaid for the value they deliver at work?
• Do they dream of owning their own business but lack capital?
• Are they interested in a business that will accept sweat equity vs. capital?
• Are they interested in hiring and Leading a team of employees?
• Are they willing to work hard to achieve economic success?
• Would they love a business where community service is encouraged?
• Would they enjoy helping people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their financial dreams?

State Farm invests in the candidate prior to launch

• If your referral is selected in competition for this opening, they train for 9 months prior to launch of their business
• SF will pay the candidate's current salary during training up to $150,000
• We pay for all license preparation materials and testing
• SF provides all the information and communication systems required for their business
• SF has invested billions over the years to build our outstanding brand
• SF offers multiple product lines that make us a one stop shop for Insurance and Financial Services to maximize Agents' share of wallet
• SF offers an amazing array of I-Phone and Android Apps that allow customers to control all their insurance, banking and Financial Service products from the palm of their hand using their smart phone.
• SF provides Agency Leaders that provide professional Business and marketing Consulting to help execute your business plan.
• SF will assist in identification and licensing of Team Members prior to launch.
• SF has about 1,000 new Agent appointments each year across USA so you can see that we are committed to an Agency Distribution system.

State Farm Agent Income

• Texas Agents average $420,000 income per Agent per year
• Agents net about ½ of that gross amount
• The income potential for a State Farm Agent is unlimited
• State Farm Agents receive renewal commissions on past sales that renew each year income so income builds each year as Agents stack new commissions on top of renewals.
• Most sales people start over at Zero each January and offer no ownership stake.
• SF assigns all business written on-line at StateFarm.com and at our 1-800 call centers to a local Agent. SF also charges the same premium regardless of access channel.
• Do you know the person I just described? Will you introduce me so I can tell them about the best small business opportunity in America?

State Farm Agent Aspirant LinkedIn Group.  This group consists of Field Leadership, Agency Recruiters, and State Farm Agents, all looking to hire. Open membership to connect with the State Farm Agent group.

For more information go to:

Virginia Tech Career Services Invites You to: Go Government!    

How to Write a Federal Resume

Learn about the difference between the traditional resume and the type of resume that is expected for employment with the federal governrment.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

5:30-6:30 PM

Torgersen Museum (Room 1100)

Register to attend in Hokies4Hire career events section. For more information, please contact Johanna Smith or Claire Childress by email or call 540-231-6241.

Who's recruiting at Virginia Tech?

A number of federal agencies recruit Hokies. Search the employer directory in Hokies4Hire to find out more.

Contact: Virginia Tech Career Services

Smith Career Center, Blacksburg, VA | 540.231.6241

Office Hours: M-F, 8AM-5PM, Walk-in Advising: 12-3PM

www.career.vt.edu

RevereIT LLC is a new breed of service firm - an industry-focused consulting and integration firm offering a broad range of solution offerings to clients from a broad range of Industries.

Clients: We mostly work with Fortune 50 companies. We have existing contracts/partnership with Bank of America, Bank One, Cisco Systems, Citi Bank, Citizens Bank, Cymbal, Deutsche Bank, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, GMAC Insurance, IBM, ING Direct Bank, Johnson & Johnson, JP Morgan & Chase, LL Bean, Liberty Mutual, Nasdaq, Navimedix, Nextel, Pfizer, State Farm Insurance, Schering Plough, Wells Fargo, Verizon, 3 COM and many more.

Title: Business Analyst / QA Engineer

Description: As a QA Engineer, you will be testing Client Software using manual and automated approach. You will be required to develop Test Plans, Test Cases, Bug Reports and Test Summary Reports.

As a Business Analyst, You will be required to interface with business team, understand their business needs and communicate them to the technical team. You will be developing URS, BRS, FRS, Use case models etc.You will be coordinating with developers and testers to get the job done.

Location: Herndon, VA and Client Sites anywhere within USA. Candidates must be willing to relocate anywhere within USA on projects.

Qualifications: For QA Engineer - Minimum a BS degree is required in Computer Science/ Engineering/IT/Software from an accredited university or college, MS degree preferred.

For Business Analyst - Minimum a BS degree is required in Business Administration / Engineering Management from an accredited university or college, MS degree preferred.

Minimum Experience: Recent college graduates with no experience or graduates with few years of experience preferred. Computer literate and familiar with the use of spreadsheet, basic database applications and strong knowledge of SDLC required.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required:     

• Must be ambitious, have strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn
• Be a fast learner with strong problem solving skills
• Demonstrated strength in verbal and written communication
• Positive & winning attitude
• Candidate must be willing to relocate
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate at all management levels, technical dependencies, timeline impact and risks

Employment Benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary: Base Pay of $55,000 - $58,000 / Yr with periodic reviews (usually every 6 months) and increments. Sponsorship: RevereIT is an E-Verified company.
• Eligible candidates will be sponsored for work visas if required.Health Insurance: Our Company provides all its full-time employees with medical insurance. Health Insurance coverage (PPO Plan) is offered by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Workers Compensation and Life Insurance: Workers' compensation insurance is provided to all employees, covering them against work related injuries and/or disabilities.
• Relocation Assistance: We offer our employees Relocation Assistance, to help them with the relocation costs while starting their project at client site

Please email your resumes in word format to HR@RevereIT.com

Are you interested in an Summer 2013 Internship? Kohl's Department Stores are offering internships. If interested please contact:
Erica Trotta

Territory 4 Manager of University Relations

Kohl's Department Stores

erica.trotta@kohls.com

Business Suit Contest  
Two students will receive a high quality, formal business suit ensemble, including shoes and padfolio. The winning students will have the opportunity shop for the suit between the end of the fall semester and early spring semester.

Eligibility

• Undergraduate student with junior standing within the College of Liberal Arts & Human
• Sciences and the College of Business
• Student must agree to allow Career Services to video record the shopping experience

Instructions

• Step 1: Review information regarding career opportunities with Kohl's, the contest sponsor, and learn
• more about the company.
• Step 2: Complete a resume and cover letter and turn in to Smith Career Center by Friday, October 26,
• 2012 at 4:30 PM. Cover letters should address the following:
• 1. How will receiving this suit be beneficial to you and help you meet your career goals.
• 2. What is something new you learned about career opportunities at Kohl's.
• Contestants may visit Career Services at the Smith Career Center for a resume and/or cover
  letter review during walk-in advising hours M-F 12-3 PM.
• Step 3: Complete an interview using InterviewStream, (online resource to practice webcam interview)
  answering questions for the interview entitled "Kohl's Suit Contest" and submit the recorded interview.

Final Selection

An interview team from Career Services will view the InterviewStream interviews and select the finalists for "in-person" interviews between the end of October and Thanksgiving Break. At that time up to two individuals will win suits. Call 540-231-6241 or email Mary Ann Cole, mcole@vt.edu with questions about the contest, using Interview Stream or Hokies4Hire.

New River Valley Job Fair ExpoThur. Oct. 27, 2011
3:00 - 7:00 pm
Edwards Hall, New River Community College

Sponsors:
Listed on event web site: NRCC Workforce Development Services, Virginia Employment Commission & other organizations.

Kohl's Summer 2013 Internship

Variety of New River Valley businesses, agencies and organizations, including many in Blacksburg.
See event website for complete details prior to fair.

Get the Inside Advantage to Your Future Career 

Externship Program Info Session

 
Find the answers to:

• What is an Externship?
• What are the benefits?
• Where to look?
• How do you get started?

Thurs. October 18th 4:00-4:45 pm

Tues. October 23rd 3:30-4:15 pm

• What is the Externship Program?
• A short-term, job shadowing & learning experience,
• observing and working with professionals in your field
• What are the benefits of completing an Externship?
• Network with industry professionals
• Gain experience
• Clarify your career goals
• Potential connection to future internships or jobs

Interested in Learning More?

 
Attend one of the Externship Info Sessions:

All sessions held in the Smith Career Center

Room A

Learn more & preregister online at:

www.career.vt.edu/Externship/Welcome.html

VT KnowledgeWorks is hosting a FREE entrepreneurship workshop to all VT students. 

Want to learn what it takes to start a new technology-based business/ Joun us to review the key strategic issues and the entrepreneurial commitmenents involoved. Also, get the setails on how you innovation might win you $25,000 by paticipating the the VT KnowledgeWorks Entrepreneurship Challenge.

Noon - 4:00pm: How to Start a Business

Learn what it takes to start a new technology-based business.

Presented by Jim Flowers of VT KnowledgeWorks

Lunch Provided

Register at: www.vtknowledgeworks.com