Pamplin Career Connect #92

October 15, 2012

In this eNewsletter
#1 Company Days
#2 Networking and LinkedIn with Vanguard
#3 Becoming a Perfect Job Seeker
#4 Writing a Federal Resume
#5 Local Technology Job Fair
#6 Externship Program Info Session
#7 American Woodmark
#8 PRISM
#9 Morgan Stanley
#10 Student Leadership Conference
#11 Dominion
#12 CDW
Issue: #92October 15, 2012
In our last eNewsletter I inserted a paragraph in one of the blocks offering a free t-shirt to anyone that emailed me. Only one person did. So that tells me, you either do not want a t-shirt or we need to change up our eNewsletter. I think we will change it up a bit.   

12 Things You Need to Know about Pamplin Career Services  
#1 Company Days in the Pamplin Atrium

 

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. Many will have free giveaways, food and drink. Firms are usually present between 10-2pm. Here is this week's schedule:

 

Tuesday, October 16 

Yount, Hyde and Barbour - AND - Consolidated Graphics

 
Yount, Hyde and Barbour will also be having an info session in the Smith Career Services Building, Room B, from 6-730pm

 

Wednesday, October 17

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

#2 Understanding Networking and LinkedIn with Vanguard
LinkedIn Grad Guide: Video 1
LinkedIn Grad Guide: Video 1

 

On Tuesday, October 16 from 5-6pm in Pamplin 1045, we will be holding a session with Vanguard on how to effectively use Networking and LinkedIn in the internship and job search process.   

#3 Becoming a Perfect Job Seeker

Perfect Job Seeker Pyramid On Thursday, October 18 from 5-6pm in Pamplin 1045, we will be talking about the book many of your have called the Perfect Job Seeker. We will be talking in detail about the step-by-step and phase-by-phase processes of obtaining a job or internship. 

#4 How to Write a Federal Resume Workshop

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 government.

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.

 

#5 Roanoke/Blacksburg Technology Job Fair

Roanoke - Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC) will be hosting a Technology Job Fair on November 13th, from 2pm-6pm at the Roanoke Civic Center. Registration can be seen HERE

 

The RBTC is the premier business organization in the region. If you want to stay in the Burg, after graduation, go to this fair. I'll be there.

#6 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

 
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

#7 American Woodmark Wants You

Seeking a great career opportunity in manufacturing leadership? contact Jim Keane at jkeane@woodmark.com or 706-219-4768 direct line.

We have opportunities in operations; Plant Manager, Lean Manager, Supply Chain area, Engineering, Supervision etc.  

 

American Woodmark is the largest manufacturer of cabinets in the US and is located in Winchester. Executive leadership of this company has strong ties to Pamplin. They want you. 

#8 PRISM Launch in the Atrium

 

You may or may not know that PRISM is hosting an event in the Pamplin Atrium next week on Wednesday, October 17th from 11am-3pm to celebrate the new look of the Pamplin website. Click here for more information.

#9 Morgan Stanley - Early Access Day

JOIN US FOR OUR EARLY ACCESS DAY, aimed at juniors with a 3.8 GPA or higher. You will have the opportunity to hear from key leaders at the Firm, participate in a case study, pose questions to current Analysts during a panel session and interact with employees across all divisions through intimate roundtable discussions designed to provide division specific information as well as expand your network. Click here for more information.

#10 Student Leadership Conference

Experience interactive workshops conducted by leaders in the business industry, develop networking skills, and build your resume with leadership education.

 

When:  Saturday, November 10th, 2012 from 9:00am - 3:30pm
Where:  The Inn at Virginia Tech

Enjoy a complimentary full-course meal catered by the Inn, free giveaways & raffle prizes, as well as addresses from Dean Sorensen and our keynote speaker, Chris Simmons, Partner from PwC.

All majors are welcome!
Registration is now open click here.

#11 Intern Opportunities at Dominion in Richmond

Here are several flyers for intern opportunities for the summer of 2013. These positions have been posted to Hokies4Hire and all of the positions are posted on www.dom.com/careers, click on Student Employment Opportunities. The positions will be posted until October 29, 2012.

 

Intern - New Technology - Summer 2013

Intern - Customer Service - Summer 2013

Intern - Right of Way - Summer 2013

Intern - Customer Solutions - Summer 2013

Intern - Outdoor Lighting - Summer 2013

#12 CDW Webinar

Join CDW for a virtual discussion providing insight on your first profession.

How will you benefit in this 45 minute Live, Online Webinar Session. Click here for more information.

Stuart Mease
Director of Undergraduate Career Services
Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business
Mobile: 540-641-4444
Email: smease@vt.edu


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