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Accenture Recruiting begins in September

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Posted By: Career Enrichment Network

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, security and operations.  We will be on campus this month recruiting for full-time opportunities. I’d like to share a few details with you around our company and our upcoming events.

At Penn State, we will be recruiting for two positions:

Accenture Consulting Analyst

 As a Consulting Analyst, you’ll be helping our clients lead in the new; transforming them into high-performing businesses and governments better equipped to face tomorrow’s challenges. Your journey starts in our Consulting Development Program, where you’ll nurture your skills through hands-on client experience. You’ll have the opportunity to lead and  collaborate with our bright analyst community, while conducting research, performing rigorous analysis and redefining new business processes.

Accenture Technology Analyst

 As a Technology Analyst, you will have the opportunity to work on complex emerging technology and business projects across a wide range of fields and industries for some of the world’s leading companies and government agencies. Your journey starts in our Technology Development Program, where you will take your skills to the next level through technical immersion, virtual self-paced training and hands-on job experiences.

To get to know Accenture more, it’s important that you get to know our people. While we will be at most of the major career fairs next week, I wanted to highlight a few key dates:

Key Dates

Information Session Thursday, September 21 from 7 – 9 PM at the Nittany Lion Inn
Intern Resume Deadline Sunday, September 24 at 11:59 PM
Intern Interviews First Rounds October 9 and Final Rounds October 12 & 13 on Campus

Apply Now

To be considered for an interview for a Full Time position, be sure to read the following application instructions carefully, as there are TWO very important steps:

1)     You must apply on the Nittany Lion Career Network under one of two titles:

Accenture Consulting Analyst
Accenture Technology Analyst

2)     You must ALSO apply on the Accenture Careers Website via one of the following links:

Accenture Consulting Analyst
Accenture Technology Analyst

BOTH steps of the application process must be submitted by the resume drop deadline indicated above for full consideration.

Questions? Contact Jess Steciw, Campus Recruiter for Accenture, at jessica.steciw@accenture.com

Note: if you are interested in Summer 2018 internships, we will be back on campus in January with open roles. However, feel free to attend our Information Session in the fall anyways to start making connections!

Oracle Class Of – Sales and Business Development Opportunity

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Posted By: Career Enrichment Network

Do you like challenges?  Inspired by technology? Like to work in teams?

ORACLE Class Of is hiring!  If you are interested in Sales and Business Development, this is the opportunity you’ll want to consider!

Oracle Class Of, is a multi-year training and development program that will bring your skills to the next level.  We will be on campus again soon, interviewing upcoming grads for Feb and Summer 2018 start dates in the Oracle Class Of program.

We are looking for outgoing, achievers, with a strong business acumen and harbor a passion for technology.  We want people that like to succeed and have the drive to do it. The Sales and Business Development Representative role does not require any special knowledge of technology, just an interest in how it’s used in business today.

Visit us on campus at any of these events:

Penn State University Non-Technical Fall Career Day 9/12/2017 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Penn State University Student Athlete Networking Reception 9/12/2017 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Penn State University Mega Fair 9/18/2017 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Below are some links to help you get familiar with the program, the company and the role:

The Opportunity

The Job Description

About Oracle

TO APPLY: If you would like to be considered for interview, please send a soft copy of your resume and copy of your unofficial transcripts to collegerecruiting_us@oracle.com.

Prior to any consideration for this opportunity, Oracle requires that you apply online at:

Feb 2018 Start date:
https://oracle.taleo.net/careersection/6/jobdetail.ftl?job=17000ZRN

Summer 2018 Start dates:
https://oracle.taleo.net/careersection/6/jobdetail.ftl?job=17000ZRO

Kobre & Kim Accepting Applications for Litigation Assistants

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Kobre & Kim LLP is a conflict-free international law firm focused exclusively on litigation, arbitration, and investigations. The firm is recruiting for a Litigation Assistant in the Miami office with a preference for recent graduates with previous work experience and strong academic records. The Litigation Assistant position constitutes an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to the legal industry and hands-on experience working with the firm’s attorneys. 
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to recruiting@kobrekim.com address and note “Litigation Assistant Application” in the subject line.
Alejandro Vanzetti, a May 2017 graduate in International Politics and Print Journalism, is currently working in this role with Kobre & Kim and would be happy to answer any questions from interested candidates.  He can be reached at alejorodvan@gmail.com
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Company Description
Kobre & Kim LLP is a conflict-free international law firm focused exclusively on litigation, arbitration, and investigations. Operating out of offices in New York, Washington DC, San Francisco, Miami, London, Hong Kong, Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands, the firm leverages the skill and experience of U.S. trial lawyers (including more than a dozen former U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission lawyers),  English solicitors and barristers (including three English Queen’s Counsel), Hong Kong solicitors, and offshore lawyers in an integrated advocacy team. This unique offering provides the firm with the full capability to litigate and arbitrate in the world’s leading jurisdictions for complex financial, commercial, and insolvency disputes as well as cross-border government enforcement, regulatory investigations and judgment enforcement matters.
Job Description
The Litigation Assistant position constitutes an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to the legal industry and hands-on experience working with the firm’s attorneys. Litigation Assistants at Kobre & Kim join case teams upon arrival and, working in close collaboration with Analysts and attorneys, are responsible for assisting their teams with various administrative tasks. General duties include, among others, organization and maintenance of electronic case files, preparation of documents for court proceedings and filings, development and implementation of organization systems on case teams, management of the production and receipt of case documents during discovery proceedings, review and analysis of primary and legal documents, preparation of attorney and client binders, assistance with pre-hearing and pre-trial materials, and coordination of in-person document delivery and collaboration with external vendors. Litigation Assistants develop a strong command of the practical and logistical foundations involved with legal work.
Job Qualifications
Litigation Assistants are typically high-performing college graduates. Candidates should possess a four-year college degree, a strong GPA, and excellent teamwork, communication, organizational, and creative and anticipatory thinking skills. Candidates should also demonstrate a willingness and ability to perform tasks in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment. Applications are encouraged from self-starting, highly-motivated individuals displaying an interest in exploring the legal industry and pursuing a career in law. Language skills, including Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and Portuguese, while not necessary, are a plus. Litigation Assistants are expected to remain with the firm for a minimum of two years.

Top 8 Tips for Fall Career Days 2017

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Posted by the Career Enrichment Network

Fall Career Days (September 12-14, 2017) is quickly approaching! Fall Career Days is a week of career fairs combined with some on-campus interviewing, information sessions, and workshops held by employers who are recruiting students on campus. The majority of the employers at Fall Career Days represent corporate America. If you are interested in working for a large corporation, the fair may be a fit for you.

There are lots of things you can do to make sure you are prepared for Fall Career Days. Here are our top 8 tips to get you started:

#8 Attend a Prep Workshop. Career Services and recruiters host workshops the week before the fair to help you prep for the fair. Attend sessions like Professional Tips for Non-Technical Majors (9/5), Resume Review Walk-in Hours (9/11) , & more to make sure you are prepared for the fair.

#7 Research the employers attending and make a top 5-10 list of those with whom you would like to meet. Here are a few companies to get you started in your research: Air Liquide, Amazon, Altria, Amica Mutual Insurance, AT&T, Bates White Economic Consulting, Capital One, City of Pittsburgh Careers, DEA, EY, Federal Reserve Board, IBM Corporation, Kohl’s, Liberty Mutual, MAXIMUS, National Air and Space Intelligence (NASIC), National Security Agency (NSA), Northwestern Mutual, PA State Police, Target, Teach for America, TransPerfect, US Postal Service, US Census Bureau, Vanguard, and Yelp.

#6 Search for open positions after you narrow your list of employers. You can search for open positions in Network Symplicity, Nittany Lion Career Network, and on the company’s website.

#5 Check for additional networking events. Many employers will be hosting on-campus events in addition to the career fair. Check the Network Symplicity and Nittany Lion Career Network calendars for details. Altria, Bates White, Deloitte, & Liberty Mutual are just a few employers who will hosting additional networking opportunities on campus.

#4 Practice your 30 second introduction. Speaking with recruiters at the career fair can be nerve-wracking, but preparing ahead of time can help! Remember to highlight your relevant skills and experiences, put your major in context, and express your interest in the organization! Here are some other helpful tips about approaching employers from a recruiter’s perspective.

#3 Have your resume ready to go. Take advantage of our walk-in resume review hours on Monday, September 11 from 9:00am-4:30pm in 101 Sparks Building. Make sure your resume highlights the skills and experiences most relevant to the companies you plan on speaking with. Be prepared to hand your resume to a recruiter, but also to apply online after the event!

#2 Download the Fall Career Days App. Search the employer database, use wayfinding to get you from booth to booth, create favorite lists and much more on the go! Search for PENN STATE CAREER SUCCESS in your app store and download now! Available for Android, Apple and Windows devices.

#1 Attend! For the majority of Liberal Arts students, the relevant fair days are as follows:

Mark Your Calendars for Fall Career Days: September 12-14

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Posted by the Career Enrichment Network

Fall Career Days is quickly approaching (September 12-14, 2017)!  Fall Career Days is a week of career fairs combined with some on-campus interviewing, information sessions, and workshops held by employers who are recruiting students on campus.

The majority of the employers at Fall Career Days represent corporate America.  If you are interested in working for a large corporation, the fair may be a fit for you.  Nonprofit and government agencies typically do not attend the Fall Career Days fairs, although there are some exceptions.

For the majority of Liberal Arts students, the relevant fair days are as follows:

It is never too early to start preparing for the fall career fair!

Start to research the employers attending and make a top 5 or 10 list of those with whom you would like to speak. Here are a few companies for Liberal Arts students to check out at the career fair.

Air Liquide, Amazon, Altria, Amica Mutual Insurance, AT&T, Bates White Economic Consulting, Capitol One, City of Pittsburgh Careers, DEA, EY, Federal Reserve Board, IBM Corporation, Kohl’s, Liberty Mutual, MAXIMUS, National Air and Space Intelligence (NASIC), National Security Agency (NSA), Northwestern Mutual, PA State Police, Target, Teach for America, TransPerfect, US Postal Service, US Census Bureau, Vanguard, and Yelp.

Make to sure to view the prep workshops scheduled the week before the fair! Prep workshops will include:

Consulting Careers: The Advantages of a Liberal Arts Degree

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Brandon Kreider (’16, MS/BS, HRER and LER) works for Deloitte Consulting in their Human Capital Practice. He specializes in organization transformation and talent to help clients understand their business challenges.

Consulting. You hear the word and think corporate finance, mergers, top business school graduates, and long hours. While you’re not completely wrong, there is a lot more to this career than that. With tens of thousands of extremely qualified applicants vying for the same few spots at top consulting firms across the country, I sometimes wonder, how did I end up as one of the fortunate few? Looking back, I think a significant portion of my success is thanks to my liberal arts degrees. More specifically, my undergraduate degree in Labor and Employment Relations and my graduate degree in Human Resources and Employment Relations.

The consulting industry is a confusing one for many people. While I could list all of the different “workstreams” and “deliverables” my team and I make for our clients, what consulting really boils down to is making complex situations easy to understand. These situations come in many forms, but mostly, they come from clients asking questions:

  • “We’re losing our best people to our top competitor. How do we fix it?”
  • “How do we upskill our employees so they understand the newest technologies?”
  • “This new supply chain technology is supposed to be a game changer. Is it worth the money? Should we implement it? How?”

Through these questions, we set out to understand the root cause of the problem and understand why the change is occurring. From there, we devise a plan to solve the problem and work hand in hand with our clients to implement it. This is where my passion for consulting stems: each day I’m able to help people solve problems and improve their businesses.

While reading this you may be wondering – did your time in the Liberal Arts program at Penn State prepare you for your job? Are you as prepared as those that came out of Smeal business school? Yes. Unequivocally, yes. A degree in the Liberal Arts prepares you to think critically, network, problem solve, and communicate eloquently. Through course work and time spent in leadership roles of school organizations, I built a network of professors, alumni, and classmates that I continue to rely on today.

My advice to you, no matter your career or professional aspirations:

  1. Appreciate your Liberal Arts degree, for it prepares you to take on the toughest challenges in any industry.
  2. Take time to build a relationship with your classmates and professors – these years allow you to build bonds that will last well beyond your time at Penn State.
  3. Get involved – there are few better ways to learn to lead than by doing it. Find an organization you are passionate about and volunteer to take on leadership roles. It will prepare you for success in many ways.

If you’re interested in learning more about Deloitte and the consulting industry, please visit us at our many events on campus during the Fall semester. Don’t forget to apply for our amazing internship program – our resume submission date is Friday, September 15th! We are taking applications for Juniors only. 

If you have questions, please feel free to reach out by email: bkreider@deloitte.com. I’m always happy to talk.

Penn State alumni from Deloitte will be hosting our first Lunch & Learn event this semester focusing on “Marketing Your Liberal Arts Degree.” Thursday, September 7, 12:15p.m.-1:15p.m. in 124 Sparks Building. Liberal Arts students should RSVP for this event in Network Symplicity.

 

7 Tips for the Start of the School Year

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Posted By: Career Enrichment Network

We hope you had a great summer and that you’re looking forward to a great fall semester. While it’s hard to imagine kicking off an internship or full-time job search as you’re just getting settled into your classes for the semester, well…you need to get working on those searches as soon as possible.  

With that in mind, here’s an easy checklist of 7 things to do as soon as possible:

  1. Create or log into your Network Symplicity account and update your profile, especially class standing, expected graduation, major(s) and GPA.  If your profile is not current, then you may show up as ineligible to apply for some opportunities.
  2. Check out the Fall Career Days list of employers and start researching those you want to visit with during the event.
  3. Update your resume with any summer internship, volunteer, or global experiences and upload it to your Network Symplicity account for review.
  4. Update your internship information in Network Symplicity.  Had an internship this summer and didn’t report it yet?  You can still log in and add it to your profile at any time.
  5. Get a handle on the strengths you can offer potential employers by taking the StrengthsFinder® on-line assessment.
  6. View our calendar of events in Network Symplicity to make sure you don’t miss out on anything for the semester! Events already quickly approaching include: Liberal Arts Undergraduate Festival, Marketing Your Liberal Arts Degree, Fall Career Days, Education Abroad Fair, & more!
  7. Follow the Career Enrichment Network on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to keep up with the latest events, opportunities, and internship postings.

Questions?  Request an appointment in Network Symplicity to meet with a Network staff member to get answers!

On-Campus Opportunities for Fall 2017

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Posted By: Career Enrichment Network

Looking for work or internship opportunities on campus this semester? Make sure to register for Network Symplicity to search for internship and other opportunities. Liberal Arts students are also encouraged to check the Penn State Jobs website for other work opportunities available on campus.

Here is a list of some current opportunities:

  • Teaching Assistants (TAs) for Sociology 5 course: Interested in helping to teach a Sociology course at Penn State? Applications sought from undergraduate students interested in working as teaching assistants for SOC 5 (Social Problems) class in Fall 2017 and Spring 2018. Application details here.
  • Network Assistant with Liberal Arts Career Enrichment Network: The Career Enrichment Network is a dynamic office housed within the college of the Liberal Arts. We work with Liberal Arts undergraduate students on a variety of enrichment experiences, including internships, study abroad, research, career assessment programs, resume and cover letter reviews, etc. We are looking for a fall 2017 intern with afternoon availability to assist with a variety of projects. Application details in Network Symplicity.
  • Web Design Assistant with Penn State Rock Ethics Institute: The Rock Ethics Institute is seeking an efficient, detail-oriented, self-motivated web design assistant to assist with the redesign of the institute website. Typical duties include organizing files for transferring content and communicating with the web design team. Qualified candidates must possess knowledge of web design and digital media, be a good communicator, & more. Application details here.
  • Undergraduate Intern, Penn State University Libraries: The University Libraries in collaboration with World Campus seeks one intern to assist with World Campus library programs and initiatives. Namely, the student will help with development of online learning objects, video captioning, user experience, peer evaluation and maintenance of a Sites page. This student will work in close relationship with the Online Learning Librarian and an instructional designer. Application details here and in Network Symplicity.
  • Lion Line Telephone Representatives with Penn State Office of Annual Giving: Lion Line telephone representatives are part of the division of Development and Alumni Relations at Penn State. Telephone representatives call alumni to promote academics, scholarships, student affairs, and overall university advancement. Application details in Network Symplicity.
  • Coordinator Intern with Penn State Sustainability Institute: The Sustainability Institute is currently hiring to further the Institutes outreach and engagement strategy. A successful candidate must have a basic understanding of current sustainability issues and concepts, exceptional written and in-person communication skills and experience with campus entities such as UPUA, UPAC, and ASA. Application details in Network Symplicity.

Salveson Stetson Group Recruiting Junior Research Associate/Project Coordinator

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Posted By: Career Enrichment Network

Firm Overview:
Salveson Stetson Group, Inc. (SSG) was established in Wayne, Pennsylvania in 1996 by the two company founders and officers, John Salveson and Sally Stetson.  As a multi-specialty executive recruitment practice, we provide services to a broad range of clients from various industries including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, wholesale distribution, professional services and non-profit organizations. We have several specialty practices including human resources, finance, clinical/scientific and general management.  We are a member of IIC Partners, a top 10 global, retained executive search organization, with 54 offices in 36 countries.  In 2017, we were named one of America’s Best Recruiting Firms by Forbes Magazine.

Our vision is to sustain a firm that:

  • Develops and nurtures long-term client relationships based on trust and mutual benefit.
  • Fosters a work environment that is professionally engaging, respectful, financially rewarding and fun.

Position Description: The Junior Associate is an integral member of our search/project teams. The Associate will work on multiple projects/teams and will work together with a Client Manager and a Recruiter to bring each search/project to a successful conclusion.  Working with the search team, this individual will help to develop a search strategy, conduct research to identify target companies, appropriate resources, potential sources and prospective candidates.  In addition to research, the position will involve initial outreach to potential candidates (via email), candidate scheduling and involvement in all phases of the search process.  The position is based in Wayne, PA.

Requirements:

  • Some exposure or experience in an office environment which includes administrative, sales, research or data-oriented work is strongly preferred.
  • A high level of comfort navigating web resources and internet tools.
  • Flexibility and willingness to “wear a lot of hats” and perform a variety of duties some of which are administrative.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Send resumes to: Jennifer Prefontaine Prefontaine@ssgsearch.com

SSG is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Full-Time International Opportunities with Textron

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Posted By: Career Enrichment Network

Textron has numerous international full-time opportunities open in their Sales Development Program. More information about each program is available below. View this video for more information about the Sales Development Program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zlNLuA9gSI

 

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