Pamplin College of Business
Career Connect




Sunday, November 1, 2015
 
Interviews and Offers
As you move through the remainder of the fall semester, you may still be interviewing and considering company offers. This can be a very overwhelming process that may lead to several questions. We can help you understand and sort through these offers and opportunities! Many students have taken advantage of one on one meetings this fall, so do not delay.  Please email jcarty@vt.edu or sgkarlin@vt.edu to schedule an appointment.
Bus Tour to Raleigh Area - Friday November 13
There is limited space for an all expenses paid day trip to Raleigh on Friday, November 13 to visit with Fidelity Investments and Cisco Systems. If you are interested in information technology, please email jcarty@vt.edu for more details.  

Alumni Spotlight: Marilyn Aliaga



Year Graduated: 2014
Major: BIT
Where are you working now? Deloitte & Touche LLP
Job title/Job Responsibilities?  Technology Risk Consultant

Click here to read Marilyn's full Alumni Spotlight Interview to find out what set her up for career success in Pamplin and advice she has for you!
Employment Opportunity WebEx Archive
Students, please listen below for a second chance to hear from employers that were featured on last week's WebEx:
Be sure to tune in live as we host WebEx's for the chance to ask employers questions as they are presenting.  If you are unavailable during the presentation, please take advantage of these second chance opportunities to follow up with company recruiters about open positions.

    
Hokies4Hire On-Campus Interviews 
In order to request on-campus interviews for many employers , you must request an interview on Hokies4Hire. Please pay careful attention to application deadlines, and take action now. 

Click here for Virginia Tech's Career Services On-Campus Interview instructions for the Smith Career Center.

Click here for their On-Campus Interview dates and deadlines.
Company Days in the Pamplin Atrium
Company Days are when firms come to the Pamplin Atrium and setup booths for students to learn more about their employment opportunities. Firms will distribute food, swag and info about their company. This is a great opportunity to connect with recruiters in an informal way. Firms will typically be there from 10am-2pm each day.

Wednesday, November 4 - GEICO

 
US Army Corps of Engineers
The US Army Corps of Engineers has multiple civilian career opportunities available. Read more.... 
Norfolk Southern
The Norfolk Southern Marketing division is seeking high performing business students to serve as co-ops on a rotational basis at our Norfolk headquarters and our regional office in Roanoke. Read more....
U.S. Government Accountability Office
GAO's graduate and undergraduate summer 2016 financial auditor student Internships have been posted to USAJobs. Click on the corresponding links to learn more.
American Cruise Lines
American Cruise Lines has two distinct experiences for college students seeking career paths in the hospitality industry. Read more....  
Roanoke Business Magazine 
Students interested in receiving academic credit for an internship with a regional business publication that could lead to full time opportunities may register for an independent study MKTG 4974 (CRN 16870). Student will be required to perform the tasks outlined here in addition to an academic assignment. There are a total of 6 opportunities - 2 content, 2 marketing and 2 sales. Stuart Mease will be the faculty member and to learn more email him at smease@vt.edu.  
The Hershey Company 
The Hershey Company has multiple career opportunities available. Click on the corresponding links to learn more. To apply, email Elena Karova at ekarova@hersheys.com.
Vorsight 
Vorsight has a Talent Management Associate career opportunity available. Read more....
MicroStrategy 
MicroStrategy has a International Associate and Technology Associate career opportunity, both available in Tysons Corner, VA. Click on the corresponding links to learn more.
Prysmian Group
Prysmian Group- the world leader in the industry of high-technology cables and systems for energy and telecommunications has an International Graduate Program- "Build the Future." Read more.... 
Universum 2015 Student Survey
Do you know where your career will take you in the near future? Do you know what goes into certain companies recruiting here on campus? Thanks to Universum's work, the gap between employers and university students is closing. The Universum Student Survey takes your responses and uses them to provide you with an in-depth review of who you are as an applicant, suggesting employers and industries you may not otherwise have considered. This powerful tool will give you an edge in the job search process. The best part? It's free and only takes about 15 minutes!

Make sure to take the 2015 Student Survey in order to let your opinions be heard! 
https://career-test.com/s/vatech

Brought to you by
Virginia Tech Pamplin Career Services in partnership with Universum.
The Defense Security Service (DSS) 
The Defense Security Service (DSS) Paid Student Internship Program (PSIP) is currently accepting applications through USA Jobs. Read more about this and other opportunities here.  
Dominion 
Dominion has a Electric Distribution Design Internship opportunity available. Read more....
Division of Student Affairs' Communications and Innovative Technologies 
The Division of Student Affairs' Communications and Innovative Technologies department has a career opportunity for multiple undergrad interns in the Communications department. Read more.... 
Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual - Virginia has multiple career opportunities for quality students interested in learning more about the financial services industry or a career with Northwestern Mutual. For more information contact Allison Hudson at Allison.hudson@nm.com.  
Winston-Salem Dash
The Winston-Salem Dash, Advanced A Affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, has career internship opportunities available. Click on the corresponding links to learn more:
Piper Companies
Piper Companies is a specialized service provider, focused on delivering niche human capital solutions within the Commercial and Defense IT, Applications and Intelligence arenas. Read more about Piper Companies and learn more about their career opportunities for December graduates. 
Aronson LLC
Aronson LLC, based out of Rockville, MD, has an opportunity available for a full-time staff auditor.  To read more about the firm and the position, please click here.
The NFL
The NFL is currently accepting applications for their Junior Rotational Program career opportunity. Read more....
Summit Consulting
Summit Consulting, a world-class data analytics advisory firm, has current career opportunities for a Summer Analyst and a Summer Associate position. Click on the corresponding job titles to learn more.
Cardinal Bank 
Cardinal Bank has two full time career opportunities in McLean, VA. For more information and how to apply, click on the corresponding job titles below.
BMW
The Finance department at BMW Manufacturing is searching for a December, 2015 graduate to be hired into a training program leading to full time placement. Read more.... 
null EY
Students interested in working in EY's Financial Assurance practice in Richmond can email a copy of your resume directly to Wes Barrow at Wes.Barrow@ey.com to get special consideration for this in-demand position/location.  
Computer Science Corporation
CSC (Computer Science Corporation) has career opportunities available to Pamplin alumni and students. Read more about CSC here and click here to review their opportunities and locations. 
J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan has the follow LiveTalk approaching.  Please click below to learn more and register:
 
Qualtrax
Qualtrax, located in Downtown Blacksburg has a Marketing Communications Internship career opportunity available. Read more....
AT&T 
AT&T has multiple Customer Service Representative career opportunities available in Lebanon, VA. Read more.... 
SunTrust
SunTrust has a Brand Ambassador Program career opportunity available. Read more.... 
HP Professional Services
HP Professional Services has a Technology Consultant career opportunity available. Read more.... 
Freddie Mac  
Freddie Mac has multiple career opportunities available. Click on the corresponding job titles to learn more and how to apply.
Understanding, Navigating and Connecting to the Job Market
If you are struggling to find a job or internship at this point in the year, it may be time to try and understand and navigate the job market. Below are videos and fill-in-the-blank outlines to help you better understand why each concept is important.
Understanding the Job Market 
Understanding the Job Market
 
Navigating the Job Market 
Navigating the Job Market
 
Connecting to the Job Market
Connecting to the Job Market
 
Pamplin Student Organizations 
Click here for the Pamplin Student Organization list for 2015.
Archives
If you missed a previous Pamplin Career Connect eNewsletter.  Please visit the archives. 
In This Issue
Company Days
US Army Corps of Engineers
Norfolk Southern
U.S. Government Accountability Office
American Cruise Lines
Roanoke Business Magazine
The Hershey Company
Vorsight
MicroStrategy
Prysmian Group
Universum 2015 Student Survey
The Defense Security Service (DSS)
Dominion
Division of Student Affairs' Communications and Innovative Technologies
Northwestern Mutual
Winston-Salem Dash
Piper Companies
Aronson
The NFL
Cardinal Bank
BMW
AT&T
SunTrust
HP Professional Services
Freddie Mac
Understanding, Navigating and Connecting to the Job Market
Pamplin Student Organizations
Archives
Contact Us
Contact Us
Jennifer Carty
Associate Director of Career Services and Employer Relations 
Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business
1046 Pamplin Hall, Blacksburg, VA
540.231.6602 




Sarah Messer
Administrative Assistant for Career Advancement & Employer Relations
1046 Pamplin Hall, Blacksburg, VA
540.231.6602







Stuart Mease
Executive Director for Student Advancement and Career Services
Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business
1046 Pamplin Hall, Blacksburg, VA
540.231.6602 
smease@vt.edu