Are you prepared?  Have you registered and researched the companies who will be attending, and have a game plan for talking with each of them?  Have you polished your resume?  Do you have an elevator pitch (15-30 seconds on who you are and what you’re looking for?)  Are you planning to bring something professional to collect things in?  (A bag or pad-folio can go a long way!)  And last but not least, are you prepared to be professionally dressed?

Business etiquette for professional attire can vary based on gender.  Here are some helpful tips when considering attire for the Career Fair.

Men: Your suit should fit, be ironed, nicely tailored, and conservative regarding color choices.  A tie is almost always a good idea, and make sure you have shined, closed-toed shoes (with matching socks) as well. Your shoes and belt should match if you choose to wear one, be careful of too much cologne, and make sure your facial hair is kept neat.  Piercings and tattoos should be minimized or covered if possible.

Women: Your suit should fit, be nicely tailored, avoid overpowering patterns, and be conservative regarding color choices.  Avoid distracting jewelry, revealing clothing, overpowering perfume, and makeup that could be considered distasteful.  Shined, closed toes shoes with low heels are recommended (you will be standing for some time).

All students:  Make sure your hair is neat, choose mints over gum, and leave your phone in your pocket/bag unless you’re using it to take down some employer information!  And remember…the best thing you can wear is a smile!

Reminder, check IN with Career Services at the elevators on the 3rd floor, and check OUT for MAP miles at the elevator after you’re finished.  We will start checking out at approximately 3:30pm, but you should plan to spend some time with the employers in the room!

Have you registered, and are you planning to attend the Career Fair next Tuesday?  It will be here before you know it!  Make sure you’ve signed up in advance under “Career Fairs and Events“.  While you’re there, upload your newest resume, check out the employers who are planning to be there, and RESEARCH them!  The more you know about the employers, the more they will want to know about you!

Details:

What: The Accounting, Finance and Business Career Fair

Who: More than 45 employers from large and small firms, US and International Companies/Organizations

When:  Tuesday September 30th, 2014

Where:  Campus Center Ballroom, 3rd floor

Why:  Because employers are here to recruit UMass Boston students!  Let our connections work for you!

Don’t delay, register today!

P.S.  On Tuesday, make sure you come to the third floor check in table before you go to the ballroom.  It will be right outside the elevator on the 3rd floor.  When you’re done, make sure you come back by, and see the MAP program to check out for miles!

The UMass Boston Accounting, Finance and Business Career Fair will take place next week on Tuesday, September 30, from 3:00-6:00 pm and will be held in the Campus Center 3rd floor ballroom. 48 companies have registered to attend so far, and you can view the full list below. This is a great opportunity to find out about jobs and internships as well as to network with recruiters and business professionals. Please register to attend by visiting My Career Online and clicking on the “Career Fairs, Workshops and Events” tab at the top.

If you are planning to attend the UMass Boston Career Fair on September 30, you should bring copies of your resume. If you haven’t had your resume reviewed recently by someone from the Office of Career Services & Internships, you should do one of the following in order to have your resume reviewed.

STOP BY FOR A RESUME QUICK CHECK

• Tuesday, September 23, 11:00-1:00, Campus Center, 1st Floor Terrace
• Thursday, September 25, 11:00-1:00, Campus Center, 1st Floor Terrace
• Monday, September 29, 1:00-3:00, McCormack Building, 2nd Floor

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Meet with a Peer Career Advisor (Located in Office of Career Services & Internships, Campus Center, 1st floor, suite 1300)
Walk-In Hours Schedule for September 

**Topics covered by PCAs include: Resume Critique, Cover Letter Critique, Overview of MyCareer Online and department website.

PwC has posted three positions on My Career Online, and the deadline for two of them is this Friday, September 19. In order to apply for these positions, you need to apply both on My Career Online and on the PwC website. When you apply on My Career Online, you need to follow the specific directions below:

1)      Click on “View Linked Interview Schedule”
2)      Click on “Submit my Resume”

They are requiring a resume and unofficial transcript for each position. Also, you need to have had your resume approved by Career Services in order to apply.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Deborah Federico at deborah.federico@umb.edu.

Each year, Harvard Undergraduate Women in Business organizes the Intercollegiate Business Convention, a forum for driven young women to discuss relevant and emerging trends, gain both concrete skills and applicable advice, and join a network of encouraging peers and inspiring professionals who will guide and engage them throughout their careers. Now in its tenth year, IBC attracts over 1,200 registrants and over 100 professionals from a diverse range of industries. This year, IBC attendees will have the opportunity to hear from three inspirational keynote speakers: Lyndsey Scott, Maureen Chiquet, and Jill Abramson. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from speakers in a variety of fields on panels and workshops throughout the day. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to build their professional network during the career fair and networking sessions with company representatives. There will be representatives from over 100 companies in attendance including Facebook, Goldman Sachs, Oliver Wyman, Morgan Stanley, and Saks Fifth Avenue, so this is a great opportunity for those students who are looking to secure a job or internship for next summer.

IBC 2014 will be held on Saturday October 18 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. The convention is the keystone event of Women in Business Weekend, which will be held from Thursday to Sunday, October 16-19, 2014. The weekend will be composed of social events and additional learning opportunities, including innovation workshops, networking events, and the launch of our annual publication, Make it Happen Magazine.

We are reaching out to you in particular because we would like to strengthen our connections with the Boston community, and we would love to meet some of your students at the convention this fall. For this reason, we are pleased to offer your students a $10 discount on convention tickets! You can register now at attend.com/IBC using the promotional code ibc.x.boston to receive this discount. Attached please find a brief informational packet about IBC 2014. For updated information regarding speakers and daily programming, please visit our website or our Facebook page.