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In this week's e-newsletter . . .
This Week in Recruiting
Events for seniors and interns interested in business opportunities…
Resource of the Week
101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions
Career Opportunities
Target Case Challenge, Wells Fargo Site Visit ...
Internship Opportunities
Paid Business Internship in London, KS95 Production Intern ...
Workshops
Finstad Grant Information Session, FREE Princeton Review Prep Session—GRE
Identifying Vocational Interests (Part 1) ...
Events
Explore Health Careers Fair
Job Humor
Ikea Job Interview
This Week in Recruiting:
Seniors and interns interested in business opportunities…
NOW is the time to get started on your job/internship search! Businesses are coming to campus this fall to recruit YOU for their job and internship positions. It may seem early, but it is important to take advantage of these opportunities while the organizations are here on campus and ready to hire you!
Upcoming Information Sessions:
General Mills, Tuesday, September 25, 7-8 p.m., Black Ballroom, BC
Positions: Marketing Associate, Financial Analyst, Operations Management Assistant, Operations Management Intern
Target Headquarters, Wednesday, September 26, 7-8 p.m., Viking Theatre, BC
Positions: Business Analyst, January Business Analyst Intern
Target Technology Services, Wednesday, September 26, 7-8 p.m., Viking Theatre, BC
Positions: Technology Leadership Internship (January)
* Attend these information sessions to hear more about the organization and positions available from HR reps and St. Olaf alumni. Dress is business casual. Come with questions for the recruiters after looking over the position descriptions/company profiles listed in OleRecruiting, http://olaf.erecruiting.com/er/security/login.jsp.
Food, beverages, and prizes will be provided!
Upcoming Information Sessions at Carleton:
Analysis Group, Thursday, September 27, 6-7 p.m., Sayles Hill 251
Position: Analyst (this position is posted in OleRecruiting) Application deadline is Friday, October 5th. Interviews will take place on the Macalester College campus in the Career Center on Friday, October 19th.
New in the CEL library:
101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions
What do you do when an employer asks you in an interview, "so, tell me about yourself'' or "describe your management philosophy." Are you ready for the tough interview questions? They're legitimate questions--and your answers can make the difference between rejection and acceptance for a job position. Ron Fry’s book 101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions not only gives you the answers to a myriad of tough questions that prospective employers are likely to ask, but also explains the logic behind the questions--making you more confident, more prepared, and more likely to get the job!
Target Case Challenge
Learn more about the world of a business analyst by participating in the Target Case Challenge. Target has crafted a case built on challenges the company faces in an increasingly competitive retail environment. Students will work in teams of four to find a solution to the case. Case solutions will be presented at Target headquarters in November. More info on applying on the CEL homepage.
Applications due in the CEL: Monday, October 8
Wells Fargo Site Visit
Tuesday, October 9
Interested in the world of banking? Want to know more about corporate careers? Beth Opperman ’93, Senior VP of the Private Wealth Group at Wells Fargo, will host a site visit open to ALL class years and majors. Join Wells Fargo Ole alums for a day of career exploration and networking including an alumni panel, learning seminars with Wells Fargo employees, and an alumni reception.
Attending the Wells Fargo site visit is easy. First, register your interest with Pat Smith in the CEL by emailing smithp by Friday, September 28 at 5:00. The CEL will provide transportation; we will leave campus at 11:45 and return here about 6:00 p.m. Please join us for an exciting learning experience.
Paid Business Internship in London
Mountbatten Internship Programme provides American graduates the opportunity to gain international practical business training by arranging paid, full time internships in London. The progam places interns in companies ranging from multinational organizations to small businesses with a focus on investment banking and financial services.
Applications for March 2008 postmarked by Oct. 31, 2007
For further information, visit www.mountbatten.org
Lemni Ventures Research Program
Lemhi Ventures Research Program offers an opportunity for students to evaluate market opportunities, and build and present a business plan/opportunity to the investment board of Lemhi Ventures, a $175m health care services venture capital fund. Selected student will receive a $1,000 stipend upon completion of the project
Application deadline: Friday, Oct. 5, 4:00 p.m.
Contact Sandy Malecha (malechas@stolaf.edu) or Sian Muir (muirs@stolaf.edu) with any questions!
KS95 Production Intern
KSTP-FM is looking for an intern this fall to assist the Creative Director in commercial production by brainstorming, writing, and producing commercials and promos, along with other recorded promotional elements.
For more information, visit OleRecruiting
Finstad Grant Information Session
Get up to $3,000 for a new venture idea!
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
BC 144
Graduate School Quick Stop Walk-In Hours
Do you have questions regarding graduate school or wish to have your personal statement or CV critiqued? Stop in for our "Quick Stop Walk-In Hours".
Tuesdays 3:00–5:00 p.m.
CEL—Modular Village
Overview of the Graduate School Application Process
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
CEL Seminar Room
FREE Princeton Review Prep Session—GRE
Professionals from Princeton Review present strategies that will help you answer the different types of questions on the graduate/professional school qualifying exams. Pre-registration is required at www.princetonreview.com/events.
Thursday, Sept. 27, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
BC 144
Law School: Options and Applying
Why do you feel law school is right for you? Which law school is right for you? Learn how to explore opportunities and successfully apply to law schools.
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 4:00–5:00 p.m.
BC 144
Identifying Vocational Interests (Part 1)
Understand how your VISA (Values, Interests, Skills and Abilities) relate to specific career options. Workshop will introduce two assessment inventories.
Thursday, Sept. 27, 3:45–5:00 p.m.
BC 142
Explore Health Careers Fair
Come for the Lunch. Stay for the Fair.
Coffman Memorial Union, Great Hall, University of Minnesota
Meet admissions representatives from the University of Minnesota’s health professional programs. No registration is required and the event is free. Programs that attended last year include: Clinical Lab Sciences, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Public Health, Social Work, and more!
Thursday, October 4
2:00-5:30 p.m.
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Finstad Grant Recipient:
Andrew Foxwell
Why did you decide to apply for a Finstad Grant?
We decided to apply for the grant because of the wonderful opportunity we believed it held for the future of our business. Also, it was a great way for us to get our business organized. We had many ideas and applying for the grant allowed us to truly hone in what we wanted for our business while developing a necessary passion for running it.
What is the venture that you are working on?
I own a marketing business, Modica Marketing. We work with individuals and businesses that need any form of marketing done. This ranges from marketing materials, such as brochures and business cards to websites and promotion through the internet. We also do marketing strategy and work with businesses to align their strategy in terms of marketing.
What is the best part about running your own venture?
I love being my own boss and helping people to realize the potential of their business ideas.
What are the challenges?
Understanding how to allocate responsibilities in the manner that is most effective.
What advice would you give to anyone considering applying for a grant?
Make sure that you are passionate about the idea. If you aren't, you will falter early.
How do you see this experience being useful in your life after college?
I want to run my own business someday anyway, so this is a nice gateway to understanding how to do that properly.