October 29, 2012
 

A Dozen Doses of 

Pamplin Career Services


 #1 State Farm Agent Aspirant Program

 

State Farm is looking for rising professionals who are seeking a rewarding career in the Financial Services/Insurance industry. State Farm is a stable and progressive company looking for high energy; high performing individuals who aspire to own a community based small business. Do you have aspirations to run your own business? If so, you may want to consider working in the office of a State Farm Agent. Click here for more information.

#2 Your Path to Career Success in Management

 

Your path to career success in management. Monday, October 29, 2012.

Panel Discussion: 4 PM, Room 1045, Pamplin Hall

Networking Reception: 5 PM, Pamplin Hall Atrium

Food will be served. Click here for more information.

 

#3 Dominon Job Opportunities

 

Dominion has about 42 summer intern postions currently posted and more to come!!!  Students interested should visit  www.dom.com/careers and click on "Student Employment Opportunities".

#4 The Greenbrier Resort 

Management Training Program 

 

 

The Greenbrier Resort Management Training Program (MTP) is an 18 month hands-on training program designed for recent college graduates who aspire to move into entry-level management positions within the hospitality industry. Through this extensive and rigorous program, trainees will develop an in-depth knowledge of the industry, as well as, gain experience in all operational and administrative areas of the resort. At the end of the 12 month rotation, each trainee will focus on their primary area of interest for 6 months. Click here for more information.

#5 More Target Career Opportunities

  

Attention Students: Think you have what it takes to be a leader? Want to start your career with a fast paced Fortune 500 company? Then Target may be the place for you! Click here for more information.

#6 Mitchell & Co.

 

Jeff Mitchell with Mitchell & Co. has a job opportunity to anyone that may be interested for Staff Auditior, Job ID# 36480.  They are conducting on-campus interviews on November 11, 2012. Click here for more information.

#7 Booz Allen Hamilton Cyber Triathlon

 

 

 

The Cyber Triathlon is a competitive event, where participants will compete against other universities Booz Allen has reached out to (Purdue, Penn State, UMD).  It will cover the following topics:

  • Cyber Technology trivia
  • Consulting Problems
  • "Capture the Flag" type technical challenges

The event at Virginia Tech is scheduled for Sunday, November 4th, from 11 AM to 3 PM in 340 Lavery Hall.  Interested participants will need to bring their own laptop in order to participate.  Food will be provided.  More information can be found online at http://www.cybertriahlon.com.  Students who would like to participate can register at: http://www.cybertriathlon.com/register.  

 

 

#8 Magnesita

 

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#9 VT KnowledgeWork & All Things Entrepreneurial

 

VT KnowledgeWorks and the College of Engineering are excited to roll out a new opportunity for both STUDENTS and FACULTY who are interested in all things entrepreneurial.  Jim Flowers, executive director of VT KnowledgeWorks, will offer office hours on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus.

 

SIGN UP ONLINE!!! at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4CA4AD28A75-fall

 

Tuesday, November 6, from 10 a.m. to noon, 2045A Torgersen Hall

Wednesday, November 7, from 3 to 5 p.m., 2045A Torgersen Hall

Tuesday, December 4, from 10 a.m. to noon, 3001 Torgersen Hall

Wednesday, December 5, from 3 to 5 p.m., 3001 Torgersen Hall

#10 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.

  

#11 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. 

 

Frito Lay will be present on Nov 5 and Billy Casper Golf will be present on Nov 7. 

  

 

#12 Becoming a Perfect Job Seeker


Perfect Job Seeker Pyramid    

Obtain a free copy of this resource in Pamplin 1046 to help you with your job, internship and career search.

Contact:
 
 
 
 
Stuart Mease
Director of Undergraduate Career Services
1046 Pamplin Hall, Blacksburg, VA | 540.231.6602

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sarah Karlin
Career Services Assistant
1046 Pamplin Hall, Blacksburg, VA 540.231.6602
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