November 10, 2013
IMPORTANT: 2013 Businessweek Undergraduate Business School Ranking Survey

Pamplin Seniors,

 

On Wednesday, November 6, Pamplin seniors received login information to access the student survey for the 2014 Businessweek Undergraduate Business School ranking.  Virginia Tech supports this survey, and we strongly urge you to participate.  In fact, a significant student response rate is required for a school to be eligible for ranking. 

 

How can you recognize the Businessweek e-mail?  The email address of origin is 

 

bw2014@cambriaconsulting.com

 

Also, please check your spam/junk folders in the event the e-mail was diverted from your in-box.  If you accidentally delete the original e-mail, Businessweek will send a reminder in about a week, so be on the lookout for it.   

 

"Your response counts . . . Rank Pamplin . . . Do it now!"  Thank you for your time!

 

Universum
This survey is important to our employers. ACIS students are esepcially encouraged to complete the survey. Please allocate the time. Thank you. 

Universum wants to share with you a link to an employer-perception survey that some of the companies who recruit on our campus have asked you to participate in. Universum works with over 1,200 clients globally to help them recruit students out of school and shape their employer brands. For your time you will receive a detailed career personality profile along with some free WetFeet career guides and other incentives. Click here to participate.

 

Upcoming Job Fairs
If you did not get what you wanted from Fall Business Horizons, there will be a Spring version on January 30, 2014. We anticipate over 100 firms in attendance. 

Also here is a complete list of spring job fairs on campus. You will be surprised at home many in addition to Business Horizons there are. 

December Grads Still Looking for FT jobs
Please send your resume to sgkarlin@vt.edu to be included in an email to the entire Pamplin Career Services employer database. 

Also, schedule time to chart out a plan with Stuart Mease smease@vt.edu.

Finally, be on the lookout for an event after Thanksgiving Break to help connect you one last time to interested employers. 
Careers on Wall Street

On Wednesday, Nov 13 from 5-7pm in Pamplin 1045 finance faculty Mike Kender - a former Citigroup executive - will be hosting an info session "Careers on Wall Street". Learn what you have to do from an expert and former hiring manager to get noticed in this highly competitive field.

 

Fidelity Investments 
Students, this firm has recevied only one response to this opportunity. This is Fidelity. Please respond now. 

Fidelity had a job position open as an Investor Center Financial Representative in Alexandria, VA. It is listed on Hokies4Hire as job ID# 1306690. For more information about this position click here.

Aronson - STILL HIRING

Aronson, a top 60, Best Places to Work Firm is looking to engage with candidates for full time positions starting in September 2014 for their service areas - Tax and Audit. For more information regarding these opportunities contact Emalie Hoar at ehoar@aronsonllc.com.

McGladrey - STILL HIRING

McGladrey has positions full time positions available at the Vienna Audit Practice and their Baltimore and Richmond Tax Practice. Contact Jen Poklemba at

Jen.Poklemba@mcgladrey.com.


Virginia21 Survey

The Statewide Student Survey is being conducted by Virginia21 to gather opinions and experiences of Virginia's students during their time at college.To learn more about this survey and how to participate click here.

The Homestead

Omni Resorts, the Homestead, currently has multiple positions available in Hot Springs, VA. For more information about the available positions and how to apply click here.

Columbus Crowne Plaza

The Crowne Plaza in Columbus Downtown has 2 intern positions available. For more information and how to apply click here.

Hamilton Crowne Plaza

The Hamilton Crowne Plaza in Washington, DC has 2 intern positions available. For more information and how to apply click here.

Radisson Orlando Celebration

The Radisson Orlando Celebration has 3 intern positions available. For more information and how to apply click here.

DoubleTree Williamsburg

DoubleTree Williamsburg in Williamsburg, VA has 5 intern positions available. For more information and how to apply click here .

Lancaster Marriott

The Lancaster Marriott in Lancaster, PA has 1 intern position available. For more information and how to apply click here.

Salt Lake City Marriott

Salt Lake City Marriott University Park in Salt Lake City, Utah has 1 intern position available. For more information and how to apply click here.

Hospitality Management Association Guest Speaker
  
Hospitality Management Association have invited Mark Maloney the Eastern Division President from Compass USA and to speak. He will be speaking at the Inn at Virginia Tech on November 14th from 7-9pm. He will be having an information session about his company and a small cocktail hour afterwards to get to know students more. All are welcome to attend. For more information about Mark Maloney click here.

 

Stratford University Job Fair
  
Stratford University is hosting a job fair for its students and employers in Northern Virginia during your winter break. Pamplin students were invited to participate. It may be worth your time to attend. 
TowneBank
 

TowneBank will be conducting on campus interviews on 11/18, they will be interviewing for the position of Staff Accountant.  Interested students can apply by logging in to Hokies4Hire at www.myinterfase.com/vt/student, and searching for either the employer or schedule ID 5330.

 

Amazon Brand Ambassador
 

 

Amazon is hiring at Virginia Tech! As a leader of a campus organization, we wanted to reach out to you first to let you know about this great job opportunity for members of your organization. Please see the included job description for the Amazon Brand Ambassador position and please pass this information on to your members.

 

Job description

 

Amazon.com is seeking 7-10 Virginia Tech Brand Ambassadors to lead an online and offline marketing program for our Amazon Textbook Rental and Amazon Student programs. If you are an enthusiastic, motivated, and well-connected student and have an affinity for Amazon, this opportunity is for you!

 

Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly paid position
  • Build your résumé with Amazon.com, a Fortune 100 Company and the world's largest online retailer
  • Enhance your leadership, sales, and marketing skills
  • Help Virginia Tech students (and yourself) save money on textbooks and other college essentials

 

Qualifications:

  • Actively enrolled undergraduate student
  • Able to commit up to 15 hrs. during the week of the event in January 2014
  • Goal-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Well-networked and outgoing member of campus community
  • Extremely active and well-versed in social media
  • Active participant in campus clubs
  • Sales or event promotion experience a plus

 

Application questions:

1)      List the following: field or major, year in school, GPA.

2)      Have you worked as a Brand Ambassador before? If yes, for what brand?

3)      If you were to market an event, how would you promote the event to generate the most buzz?

4)      Are there any specific events or activities on your campus in January that you would target?

5)      With which on-campus student organizations are you involved? Please provide organization name, title held and dates.

6)      Applicants for this position may also be considered for a Lead Brand Ambassador role, which will include the same responsibilities as above as well as an additional five hours of planning work in December 2013. If you're interested in the Lead role, please describe why you feel you would be a good fit.

If interested in this opportunity, please e-mail answers to the above questions, your current résumé, and your winter/spring schedule to OnCampusRecruiting@amazon.com by 5 p.m. on Friday, November 15th


 

 

 

Samsung College Fair

Samsung College Fair Tour 11/11-11/14 Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA) is coming your way and they would like to book you for this 4 day activation! If you are available to work please send and email to Jane Lopez at jlopez@encorenationwide.com with the following information:

  • Name
  • Cell
  • Shirt size
  • Available date(s)
  • How close are you to event location (minutes)

 

Comcast

Comcast currently has a temporary part time position available for those who qualify with AutoCad 13 operating system. For more information and how to apply click here

 

Archives

If you missed a previous Pamplin Career Connect eNewsletter. Please visit the archives

 

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Stuart Mease
Director of Undergraduate Career Services
1046 Pamplin Hall, Blacksburg, VA | 540.231.6602 or smease@vt.edu


Emily Africa
Diversity Recruiter and Career Advancement Coordinator
1046 Pamplin Hall, Blacksburg, VA | 540.231.6602 or eafrica@vt.edu


Sarah Messer
Office and Career Services Assistant

1046 Pamplin Hall, Blacksburg, VA |  540.231.6602 or sgkarlin@vt.edu

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