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Pamplin College of Business
Career Connect
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Sunday, February 7, 2016
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Follow Up
Follow up is an important part of the job search process and is required at many different stages. You will meet recruiters at many different events on campus including Business Horizons, company days, networking events, info sessions, and much more. The importance to following up after these meetings is to further develop your relationship with these companies for future semesters of interaction, show interest in the company and specific opportunities, and increase your chances of standing out among other candidates when applying for jobs.
If you have been unsuccessful in landing interviews or a job offer, be sure to attend the two upcoming career fairs outlined below. Employers attending both fairs will be relevant for business students.
*Recording takes 1-2 minutes to buffer prior to beginning.
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Destinations Career Fair - February 17th
The HTM Department is hosting their annual career fair on Wednesday February 17th from 12:30-4:30pm at the Inn at Virginia Tech. Companies range from hotels, country clubs, food and beverage, resorts, to events and property management. Opportunities are available for every experience-level and business major. This is a great opportunity to network, find summer internships, or start your post-grad career path. For more details please click here..
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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.
Tuesday 2/9: Aon
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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. Click here for the latest On-Campus Interviews.
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Resume Template
Due to recent feedback from company recruiters that have attended Business Horizons, we've put together a basic resume template for students.
With the help of company recruiters, this template was designed to be a starting point for you when beginning to put together your professional resume.
Access the template here.
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Connections Career Fair - Tuesday February 23
The University sponsored career fair will be held on Tuesday February 23rd in Squires Student Center. I encourage you to attend if you have not yet secured a full-time job or internship for this year. There will not be as many business students present as Business Horizons so you may have less competition for certain jobs. Please check here for more details...
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25th Annual National Capital Region Job Fair
The National Capital Region Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association is sponsoring the 25th Annual National Capital Region Job Fair on March 7th. Read more....
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Cherry Bekaert Scholarship - DEADLINE APPROACHING!
The "Rising Star" Scholarship program was designed by Cherry Bekaert LLP to recognize and reward Pamplin College of Business
Accounting juniors who have distinguished themselves. Application deadline is February 15, 2016. Read more....
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Intelligence Community Virtual Fair - March 3rd
Join the United States Intelligence Community (IC) for a virtual job fair on Thursday, March 3 from 2pm-8pmET to learn about career opportunities, chat with recruiters, and learn how to apply for job openings. Early registration is highly encouraged! Register for the event here. More details can be found here.
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Accenture
Accenture announces it's 2016 U.S Undergraduate Innovation Challenge - this event combines hands-on consulting experience with the opportunity to make a positive impact in the community and land an Accenture internship. Deadline to sign up is Thursday, February 18th. Click here for all the details.
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One Wire - Finance job search tool
One Wire is a search firm that has incorporated a job search engine within their system that is used by candidates seeking jobs and financial firms hiring. This is a great tool for job seekers to use in addition to the other means you are pursuing. Read more, build a profile, and upload your resume to take advantage of One Wire.
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The Wall Street Journal
Discounted subscriptions available for students. Take charge of your career with The Wall Street Journal. Click here for more details...
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Crestline Hotels & Resorts
Crestline has an opening for a Financial Analyst. They will be recruiting on campus at both the Destinations and Connections career fairs coming up this month. Read more about the financial analyst position here and be sure to visit with them at the fairs.
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Interested in recruiting Hokes after you graduate?
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions hires recent graduates each year to travel the country, earn money, and gain valuable professional experience, all while working for their alma mater. Attend upcoming information sessions to learn more. Details here...
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Anthem Virtual Career Fair
Anthem is hosting a virtual career fair on Thursday February 18th from 11am-2pm. Anthem is hiring for multiple technology roles for full-time positions and internships. Click here to register for this free event.
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Farm Credit Administration
Full time positions and internship are available for associate examiner. Read more about the full-time opportunity and the internship. Deadline to apply is February 14th. Click here for more about Farm Credit Administration.
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Health for America
MedStar Health, the largest provider of patient care in the Baltimore and Washington DC region, operates Health for America (HFA) and the HFA Fellowship program as part of the MedStar Institute for Innovation's mission to catalyze innovation that advances health. The Health for America Fellowship is a yearlong venture where young professionals immerse themselves in the healthcare system, find opportunities for impact, and build innovative solutions to America's most pressing health challenges. Read more about how to apply here.
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Interning in New York City this summer?
Consider Educational Housing Services to assist with securing your housing. Last summer several Hokies interning in the city used this service. Read more about EHS...
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iScholars - Work, Live, & Study in the National Capital Region
Many of you met with iScholars (Virginia Tech Presidential Innovation Scholars) at Business Horizons. The application deadline is February 28, 2016. Click here for more information on this program...
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City of Norfolk - Emerging Leaders Executive Internship
The City of Norfolk is hiring Executive Interns for a 10 week program during summer 2016. Click here for the job description and here for deadlines to apply.
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Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg is hiring for a variety of paid internships and full-time positions to being in 2016. They will be attending the Connections job fair on February 23rd. Apply today and stop by to see them!
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U.S. General Services Administration
The U.S. General Services Administration is hiring students seniors for their two-year leadership development program this summer. Click here to learn more about the how to register and here to learn about their virtual information session.
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Marriott
The Voyage Global Leadership Development Program is a unique way of training recent university graduates for a career at Marriott. Read more about their upcoming information session and interviews here.
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Mitchell Wiggins
Engage with Mitchell Wiggins! Their Engage 2016 leadership
program will provide students with real hands-on experiences in
public accounting. Read more....
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Georgia State Games
Georgia State Games is now accepting applications for our 2016 summer internship program. Read about the internship here. Click here for the application and here for the questionnaire.
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 GEICO
GEICO is accepting applications for the 2016 GEICO Achievement Award Program until February 15, 2016. Visit geico.jobs/achievement where you can learn more about the program and fill out an application.
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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.
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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!
Brought to you by Virginia Tech Pamplin Career Services in partnership with Universum.
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2015 Post-Graduate Survey Data
You have seen the sheet we distribute in classes sharing placement and starting salary rates of students graduating before you. Those new numbers have been update for the most recent graduating class.
The placement rate of Pamplin graduates seeking employment from 2015 is 90% up from 89%. The median starting salary is $56,500 up from $51,000.
Specifically, here is the breakdown by major:
ACIS - 93%, $56,500 BIT - 91%, $62,000 FIN - 93%, $56,500 HTM - 81%, $44,000 MGT - 84%, $51,500 MKTG - 93%, $45,000
I have seen this data used to negotiate higher salaries, pick majors and double majors, select companies to apply and interview. It's our scorecard. When the time comes for your to take the survey, please invest the time. It's so helpful. Thanks!
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Career Connect Podcast Archive
Students, please listen below for a second chance to hear from employers that were featured in previous Podcasts:
*The audio will take a few minutes to buffer on your systems. Once this has completed, you will be able to move through the audio at your own pace.
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Pamplin Student Organizations
Click here for the Pamplin Student Organization list for 2015-16.
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 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
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