MAP Events Week of March 23rd 2015, reminder, check the MAP portal for updates!

Title Miles Date Start time End time Location
Fundamental Laws of Investing 50 3/23/2015 12:00 PM 2pm W-1-31
Meet the Accounting and Finance Concentrations 50 3/23/2015 1:00 PM 2pm CC-3-3540
Meet the Leadership & Organizational Change and International Management Concentrations–Are you still curious what you should declare as your concentration? Interested in Management, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources or International Trade? Then check out this event! Please note, this event is for students who have NOT declared their concentration yet. (Or for those interested in switching or adding a second concentration only.) 50 3/23/2015 3:00 PM 4pm CC-3-3540
Meet the Marketing Concentration–Interested in Sales, or working in an advertising firm? Then the Marketing Concentration is for you! Come to this event to find out more about the concentration, and how you can match your interests to the concentration that works best for you! Please note, this event is for students who have NOT declared their concentration yet. (Or for those interested in switching or adding a second concentration only.) 50 3/23/2015 4:00 PM 5pm CC-3-3540
Financial Education Institute – Financial Drawbacks 50 3/23/2015 6:00 PM 7pm CC-2-2540
Meet the Management Science and Information Systems (MSIS) Concentration 50 3/24/2015 3:00 PM 4pm CC-3-3540
Meet the Supply Chain and Service Management (SCSM) Concentration 50 3/24/2015 4:00 PM 5pm CC-3-3540
Fundamental Laws of Investing 50 3/25/2015 12:00 PM 2pm W-1-31
On campus interview prep Sign up in advance under “Career Fairs & Events” at https://www.myinterfase.com/umb/student/ 50 3/25/2015 2:00 PM 3pm CC-2-2545
Cover/Thank you Letter Workshop– The primary purpose of your cover letter, when combined with your resume, is to get an interview. The second purpose is to communicate “the intangibles” not readily apparent from the factual content of your resume. It should be written in a tone that is direct, unassuming, and conveys enthusiasm. In addition, an overview will be given about following up after a job interview with a thank you letter. Come and learn the basics and how to tailor your cover and thank you letter. Sign up in advance under “Career Fairs & Events” at https://www.myinterfase.com/umb/student/ Check out “resource library” in My Career Online, presentations are located here for your reference. 50 3/25/2015 3:00 PM 4pm M-3-430
Internship Search Strategies– What’s your strategy for searching for internships? Do you have a plan, understand which online sites are recommended, and have you created internships alerts yet? If you’re not maximizing some of the latest tools out there then come to this workshop and learn how to search for jobs effectively. Also, learn how the Office of Career Services can assist you in your career path. Sign up in advance under “Career Fairs & Events” at https://www.myinterfase.com/umb/student/ Check out “resource library” in My Career Online, presentations are located here for your reference. 50 3/26/2015 10:00 AM 11am TBD
Introduction to LinkedIn – Have you heard about LinkedIn but are not really sure how to use it? Maybe you’ve created a quick profile there but haven’t done much else. If this describes you, then you should attend this informative workshop. With 225 million users currently on LinkedIn and it being recruiters’ top source for finding candidates, it’s critical for your career success that you establish a strong LinkedIn profile and learn how to use it effectively in order to increase your job prospects and establish your professional brand. Sign up in advance under “Career Fairs & Events” at https://www.myinterfase.com/umb/student/ Check out “resource library” in My Career Online, presentations are located here for your reference. 50 3/26/2015 3:00 PM 4pm Purple Lab H-UL-42
MSBDC Getting Started in Business – RSVP: www.sbdc.umb.edu/training FREE This popular workshop provides a complete overview of business start-up and plan- ning considerations. Topics include business plan preparation, marketing, financing, and additional resources. Time: 6:00-8:00pm (Check-in registration will begin at 5:30pm). Location: Central Library in Copley Square, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, in the Com- monwealth Salon. Co-sponsor: Kirstein Business Library. 100 3/26/2015 6:00 PM 8pm Central Library, Copley Square