Conversations with Women in Finance

 

Click here to apply to this opportunity to attend JP Morgan's Conversations with Women in Finance

Ladies! Check out this professional development and networking event this Friday, November 6th held by the National Association of Professional Women. This is an excellent opportunity for all women to have a place to connect and network with aspiring and established businesswomen. The best part? It's free for students!

Networking opportunity with NASDAQ

Check out the above flyer from Jessica Crowe at NASDAQ! They're hosting a networking event for those students interested in their Global Internship Program on November 12th. Registration will close on 11/4 or whenever they have reached capacity. Please note the location and time of the event will not be provided until you RSVP.

Click here to register.

Click here to visit their Campus Portal.

Morgan Stanley's Equity Research 101

 

If you are interested in Equity Research, you will not want to miss this opportunity with Morgan Stanley. On Thursday October 15, they are hosting an information session for curious students. Attendees will also have the opportunity to network with Equity Research professionals.

 

Please click here to register for the event!

 

 

 

 

Barclays Finance Summer Analyst Insights & Networking Event

Barclays invites you to attend their Finance Summer Analyst Insights & Networking Event on November 6 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.. This is a chance for talented, driven students to get the inside scoop on the 2016 Finance Summer Analyst program. During this event, you will get the chance to meet senior and junior colleagues from Barclays' Finance teams. It will also provide you with the opportunity to learn about what they do and how it might fit your career goals. You'll also find out more details about our summer analyst program and intern selection process, and network with the members of their team.

To be considered for this program, you must:

• Be an undergraduate student with an anticipated graduation date between December 2016 - June 2017
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.2

Ideally, you would also have:

• Basic knowledge of the role of finance and financial markets
• A major in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related area
• Resourcefulness, leadership, team-orientation, enthusiasm and an entrepreneurial spirit, demonstrated through participation in extracurricular activities

Apply here for a chance to attend this event by submitting your resume before October 16th. Selected students will be invited after a resume review.

To learn more and apply to the Finance Summer Analyst position, click here. The deadline for applications is January 10th.

The event will kick off with a light lunch and end with a networking reception, and the attire is business formal.

DETAILS:
Deadline to Apply: October 16
Date of Event: Friday, November 6
Time: 1pm-5pm
Location: 745 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY

Networking Event with Fordham Graduate Marketing Society-- Undergrads welcome!

Please join the Fordham Graduate Marketing Society as they welcome guests Sander Flaum and Pamela Weinberg in an interview/lecture about leadership and personal brand management, on Tuesday, September 29th at 6:00 pm in the Lincoln Center Cafeteria Atrium.

Sander and Pamela will demonstrate the tools and steps necessary using your goals in order to develop a career specific path designed to lock down your “Dream Job”. They will also go over the crucial traits to become a leader in today’s business world.

Following, there will be a networking event with refreshments. By building your brand you will understand your strengths and how to sell yourself to potential employers. Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity!

Goldman Sachs Panel and Networking Night

Goldman Sachs is coming to campus to educate students on the variety of their summer analyst programs available for Juniors. Employees from the Investment Banking, Securities, Investment Management, Finance, Technology, and Services divisions will be providing a brief overview of their role and will answer division specific questions from students. Networking will take place after the panel, and refreshments will be served.

Goldman Sachs will not be collecting resumes at this event. If you are interested in applying to their Summer Analyst Program, please see CareerLink, Job ID # 52987.

Students must RSVP to this event. This event is open to Juniors from both Fordham College and the Gabelli School of Business.

DETAILS:
Who: Juniors in FCLC, FCRH, and GSB interested in a summer internship
What: Goldman Sachs Panel & Networking Night
Where: Law School Constantino 2-02
When: Monday, September 28th, 7pm-9pm

Apply to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's 2015 United by Strengths Summit

See yourself at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York by applying to the 2015 United by Strengths Summit! This two-day event will provide participants with an insiders view of the NY Fed's core mission and responsibilities and exposure to senior leaders through networking and interview opportunities. Participating in the 2015 United by Strengths Summit will prepare you with the tools you need to help you secure a place in the 2016 Summer Analyst Internship Program.

Qualified participants are college students who are pursuing a Bachelor's degree and graduating between December 2016 and June 2017 with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Participants must also have a demonstrated interest in monetary policy or economics. Dress code is business professional. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, September 15th at 11:59 pm EST. Click here to submit your application today!

DETAILS:
Who: Undergraduates graduating between December 2016 and June 2017
What: 2015 United by Strengths Summit hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Where: Financial District (additional details forthcoming)
When: Thursday, October 1st 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
            Friday, October 2nd 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Fordham Mentoring Program Application Date Extended

The application deadline for the the Fordham Mentoring Program has been extended to Friday, September 25th! Click here to sign up now.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

After submitting an application to the program, mentors and mentees are matched based off commonalities in their personal and professional profiles. Participants will receive a notification on October 19th informing them of their pairing and providing more information on their partner. Throughout this year-long program, mentors and mentees meet and communicate regularly based off the agreed-upon terms of the Mentor-Mentee Covenant. Pairs are required to attend four Fordham-hosted Milestone events and check in regularly by completing scheduled Checkpoint surveys.

Current undergraduate juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply. To be admitted to the program, the student's application must be reviewed and approved by the Fordham Mentoring Team and he or she must complete a prerequisite training session through the Office of Career Services.

For more information about how the Fordham Mentoring Program works, and to read about the success of a father-daughter pair in the program, click here.

Student Spotlight: Jess Baker -- It's Time to Talk LinkedIn

It’s Time to Talk LinkedIn

by: Jess Becker

       It is extremely rare to find a college student without Facebook. Being absent from the Facebook realm, especially during middle school days, was equivalent to “social suicide.” Facebook gives us a virtual sense of belonging and a place for self-presentation. 
       It comes as no surprise that social media has become an integral part of modern society - so much so that even children only 6 years old have started to gravitate towards social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter. They are ruling these platforms by racking up countless followers.

       Yet, there is one social media account that we college students seem a little reluctant to create, and that is LinkedIn. 
       Here is why this may be the case: LinkedIn is unlike any other social media platform out there. It creates a bridge between us and the professional world, legitimizing the fear that our school years are coming to an end, and that we are growing up. For most of us these are some very scary and intimidating thoughts. Being serious and professional online is not that easy when we are used to posting embarrassing pictures of friends or posting our immediate reactions to Taylor Swift's latest performance. 
       However, in reality, we do grow older every day, even if we don’t like to believe it. We cannot just expect jobs and career paths to find us. When we are actually able to come to grips with this shattering realization, LinkedIn will become the best social media platform out there where we may want to invest most of our time. Of course this is assuming that most of us would agree that being found and offered a position with a dream company beats getting a plethora of likes on a new profile picture. Though it requires exerting some effort, LinkedIn can certainly ignite job and career development and eventually help us to successfully find a job we love.

       With that being said, carrying around a solid resume or just “existing” on LinkedIn is not going to cut it. We must be active and make ourselves noticed. Here are five quick and efficient ways to increase your chances of being found by the right people on LinkedIn: 
1.) Customize the URL with your name 
2.) Specify your tagline to show others what we are looking for 
3.) Connect to the Ramily and other Fordham Alumni groups 
4.) Upload a professional looking picture with a plain background and a smile on your face 
5.) Endorse yourself by effectively summarizing and detailing your goals, experiences and accomplishments
       Our profiles and activity on LinkedIn can surely make or break us. We must make being on LinkedIn worthwhile by making use of all that it has to offer. Otherwise, why not just be on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest? LinkedIn gives us the opportunity to build a professional online presence, to make connections with contacts, to research companies, to explore opportunities, and to learn more about networking etiquette. 
       So take advantage! To get kick started, add your internship and post-graduation information to the Fordham CareerInsights Platform http://fordham.12twenty.com/, and then check out http://university.linkedin.com/ for a closer look at LinkedIn and some more valuable tips!

Fordham Mentoring Program Application Date

APPLY ONLINE by August 17th

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Want more info? Contact: Christie Welch - cwelch3@fordham.edu

WELCOME

The Fordham Mentoring Program pairs motivated students with experienced alumni who share professional and personal expertise and guidance through a one-on-one year-long mentorship. Mentors and mentees take part in Fordham-hosted events and workshops, regular engagement surveys, mock interviews, resume reviews, and other networking opportunities to establish a meaningful relationship of value to both partners.

The program allows mentors to partner with Fordham faculty and staff in preparing students for successful and fulfilling lives as global leaders, enabling them to live out the charge of St. Ignatius to "go forth and set the world on fire!" 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

After applications are carefully reviewed and mentors and mentees are matched based off commonalities in their person-professional profiles, participants receive a notification informing them of their pairing and providing more information on their mentor or mentee. Throughout the year-long program, mentors and mentees meet and communicate regularly based off the agreed-upon terms of the Mentor-Mentee Covenant. Pairs are required to attend four Fordham-hosted Milestone events and check in regularly by completing scheduled Checkpoint surveys.

THE MENTEE

Mentees benefit from the partnership by working with an experienced and supportive professional. They learn to define their goals, express themselves professionally, and gain exposure to new ideas, perspectives, and environments. Mentee professionalism and commitment is central to the success of the Fordham Mentoring Program.

(FAQs)

Who are the mentees?

The mentees are upperclassmen undergraduate students from the Gabelli School of Business, Fordham College at Lincoln Center, and Fordham College at Rose Hill. Applicants are among Fordham's most motivated students. To be admitted to the program, the student's application must be reviewed and approved by the Fordham Mentoring Team and he or she must complete a prerequisite training session in the Office of Career Services.

Who are the mentors?

Mentors may be alumni from any of Fordham's undergraduate, graduate, and/or professional schools. Mentors may also be friends of the University or parents of Fordham students. Each mentor thus has a unique understanding of the Fordham experience and a commitment to helping students achieve success.

Mentors must be at least three (3) years out from graduation but otherwise range in age, experience, and realm of expertise. Mentor professions include architects, lawyers, physicians, finance professionals, marketing executives, publishers—the list goes on! 

What if my mentor is not a perfect match?

As stated in the Match Notification Message, the golden rule of mentoring is that the experience is what you make of it. Students, your mentor may not have your "dream job" or be an identical match. Realize that as an experienced professional, your mentor has a breadth of advice – personal and professional – to share. The keys to success are not necessarily career-specific secrets but general skills, characteristics, and best practices.
So, be open-minded, curious, responsive, and remember the major thing you both have in common: your Fordham experience!

What are Milestone Events?

The offices of Alumni Relations and Career Services host four events each year to provide an opportunity for matched pairs to meet and for participants to engage the larger group. The focus and structure of these events varies. 

The first event, the Meet & Greet, welcomes participants, and provides an introduction and general overview of the program. The event allows mentors and mentees the opportunity to meet and discuss, and agree upon the terms and expectations of their mentoring relationship in the Mentor-Mentee Covenant Form.

The skills development workshop takes various forms, is held before the holiday break and typically focuses on the development of several important professional competencies. The event begins with a formal presentation on the topic by an industry expert and then groups have the opportunity to network and engage one another as part of a relevant workshop exercise. This typically means speed networking or resume reviews.

At the third event, held in the beginning of the spring semester, mentors and mentees are invited to network over a pre-game lunch before attending a Men’s Basketball home game. During the luncheon, a Fordham alumnus will present on any of several various topics. The concluding event, normally held in the spring before final exams, is the Mentor Appreciation Dinner. At this event, participants acknowledge the contributions of their partners, and in a particular way students and the university staff express their appreciation for the time and service of the program’s mentors. Participants dine at industry-focused tables, allowing for themed professional discussions.

What if I have to miss a milestone event?

Pairs are strongly encouraged to attend all four milestone events, however sometimes other commitments may present scheduling conflicts. As long as notice of the need to reschedule is provided in advance of the event and the pair makes plans to meet in lieu of the event, he or she may be excused from attending. Note that the full program schedule is posted on the program’s website in advance.

What is considered an appropriate mentoring relationship?

As a mentor, it is critical to remember that you are a role model. Though a trusting friendship may (and should) be the foundation of a mentorship, remember your mentee is not your peer. Appropriate meeting places include your place of business (job shadowing), a public place, or one of Fordham's campuses, while inappropriate meeting places include bars, malls, residences, and dorm rooms. Consuming alcohol with or buying alcohol for your mentee is strictly prohibited.

May a mentor-mentee pair remain matched after the end of the program, or renew their through next academic year?

When the student graduates, it is up to the mentor and mentee whether they would like to retain a mentorship and to outline how the nature and terms of this relationship may be different. If a student and mentor are looking to extend the relationship to a second year, they may do so after notifying the Fordham Mentoring Team.

Interested? Apply today!

Diversity Leadership in a Global Society: Case Competition & Networking Banquet

By Stefany Fattor
Director, Office of Career Services

Last night at 10pm, I was sitting on my couch, stressing out of my mind, wondering if Fordham students were going to come through for the Diversity Leadership in a Global Society Case Competition. The submission deadline was in two short hours, and I had exactly zero submissions.

The Diversity Leadership in a Global Society Case Competition offers $5000 in prizes for the winning teams. This case competition, the first of its kind by Career Services, is a result of the generous support of Johnson & Johnson led by our alumni champion Anthony Carter '76.

I can't describe how thrilled I was on March 13 when the application deadline passed and we had 17 teams apply to participate in the competition. But, as time ticked away last night I began to get very nervous.

As the 11:59pm deadline loomed I began to say, "What if?"
“What if they forget about the deadline?”
“What if they don't have time?”
“What if a team member backed out?”
“What if they just don't care?”

Despite there being $5000 in cash prizes, I never underestimate how busy Fordham students are. I don't forget they participate in thousands of internships and jobs, hundreds of student organizations, a million hours of community service, hundreds of research opportunities and of course rigorous academics. This doesn't leave much time for other projects.

I began to squirm and vent my worries to my husband. As I shared my "What ifs?" and brainstorming my plan B in case they came true, my husband’s response was very sobering.

"Stef. Don't worry about it. Fordham students never let you down. They'll come through. Trust them and go to bed."

I knew he was right. I came to Fordham in 2010 and I've said this a thousand times - and it has been true every time.

Fordham students came through!

Like they always do. Eight teams total (each made up of 3-6 students) submitted work for the First Diversity Leadership in a Global Society Case Competition.

Competing Teams:
EmPrint
Mundus
Dream Team
Bronx Enterprises
The Gabelli Go-Getters
Giant Consulting
Bronxtrepreneurs
Strategic Innovation

I've spent today reviewing their materials and compiling their work for the judges and I have never been more proud. Their work is truly innovative and inspiring.
Our final Diversity Leadership in a Global Society event is the Networking Banquet on April 7th.

The 3 finalist teams will be announced on Facebook on April 1st and they will present at the banquet on April 7th to a panel of judges. At the close of the event we will announce the winners.

I hope you will join me to celebrate and recognize these students as well as network with employers.

Networking Banquet: Diversity Leadership in a Global Society
Tuesday, April 7, 6-9pm
McGinley Ballroom, Rose Hill Campus

RSVP today to reserve your spot at the banquet – and choose what employer you’d like to sit with for the networking dinner portion of the evening!
Once you’ve RSVP’d, please also submit your resume in pdf format to Cassie Sklarz (sklarz@fordham.edu) to be included in the employer resume book.  The subject line should read: Banquet Resume. Deadline for submission is 3/31.  Submit early to make sure it is approved and is not in need of revisions.

Student Spotlight: Billy Cribley

By Billy Cribley, FCRH '17

As a sophomore at Fordham’s Rose Hill campus, and I think I can say with certainty I’m not the only one who’s terrified, on some level, about life after college. For the most part, at least right now, college is great! We’re given this sense of control over our own schedule, we get to choose what classes we want to take, and we interact with people of our own choosing…. not people we’ve been forced to be friends with since we were in diapers. But: college is going to end eventually too.

Then what?

The goal is to do what we went to school for, what we’re passionate about, right? The problem with such a fairy tale idea is the fact that the economy sucks. And there’s a surplus—for a good portion of careers at least—of people to positions. Of course there are ways to paint ourselves as an ideal candidate, but if you’re at all like me it’s much easier to just freak out and turn to Netflix as a coping mechanism.

But no good can come from putting ourselves down on the grounds that with such a difficult economy to work with there’s no chance at finding a career to be happy with. I implore you to stay positive. As a favorite character of mine once said, “if you’re honest with yourself about what you want in life, life has a way of getting it to you somehow.”

Anyway, I digress. Now I’m going to share the words of wisdom that Alexander Traum, GSAS ’14, recently imparted unto me.

Alex graduated with his Master’s degree from Fordham last summer, and has since found himself job hunting. And he’s obviously a little stressed out. But here’s the crazy thing; he’s handling it incredibly well. When we first met, one of the first things that he took care to mention was how much he loved being back on Fordham’s campus, and that was a theme he made sure to reiterate to me.

“School, it’s a great opportunity, don’t squash it. You’re privileged. I wake up every day grateful that I got to go here,” were the words Alex said to me right after we introduced ourselves.

He’s absolutely right too. It’s important to remember that as Fordham students we are blessed with one of the best and most effective forms of teaching that the United States has to offer. But the education aspect is only a small part of it, as he would later go on to explain:

“Fordham takes care of their own, the alumni are always looking to help out students and they expect the students to do the same after the graduate. I’ve even heard it called the Fordham Mafia in a manner of speaking.”

Such an ideal thus brings us to the crux of what we want to get out to the Fordham Community. With such a large alumni base, and a well-respected faculty to boot, Alex’s best advice for undergrads and even graduates can be summed up in one word. Network!

“It is a cliché but there is a reason why so many people say it’s not so much what you know anymore as it is who you know. And not only does networking help professionally, but you make friendships too!”

Alex went on and listed all of the different alumni he has met by networking, with some of them even in big name businesses like JP Morgan—which as it turns out, isn’t just a bank! In this respect, I encourage all of you to really look into as many companies as you can and not limit yourself based on preconceived notions of what may or may not be your forte. Also, if you’re feeling stressed about the idea of needing to meet more people, just stop and take a breather.

“It’s normal to be nervous, and I’d think there was something wrong with you if you weren’t. Just do your best to present yourself in the best way you consider possible.”

On top of Alex’s laissez-faire-esque attitude, he explains he can only be so relaxed because of the opportunities he seized while at Fordham. Having done his undergrad at University of Albany, it’s clear that there is very little love lost between Alex and his first alma mater.

“Albany didn’t really have a Career Services, and Fordham’s extensive programs is one of the best aspects of the school,” he explained to me.

Now while it might seem like a certain degree of shameless plugging in terms of how the school is represented, Alex reminded me that representation and appearance is largely what makes or breaks a good applicant. And for all of the resources that Fordham has to offer—and Fordham has a ton—you are essentially the writer of your own destiny. All he can do is offer up some pointers.

“A few things I learned from attending the Diversity Conference while I was in Fordham was the importance of etiquette,” Alex stressed to me. “LinkedIn is essentially a requirement in today’s society, so make one and make sure your resume is clear and concise and your picture is professional. And I’ll never forget what Patricia David, the keynote speaker from JP Morgan Chase at last year’s conference said. ‘People have a tendency to think that diversity is only race, the color of your skin; it’s not though, as it could be hidden instead as would be the case with someone who has a learning disability or a veteran with PTSD. And diversity is more than a person’s makeup; it encompasses their experiences as well as their unique views. A non-diverse workplace would suffer in productivity.’”

Essentially, being different, no matter what that may entail, does not in any way detract from what you or anyone else can bring to the table. In fact, it means that you have something special and unique to give that someone else may not. If you embrace that and encourage others to do the same, then more people are bound to find success.

But above all else, one can be as individually prepared as possible for an interview or for a foray into the career oriented world, and still the one thing you have to keep in mind is the fact that there are people out there who are not interested in being your friend or helping out. But as Alex points out, it’s handling oneself in the most professional way possible in every situation that will lead to success.

“Remember, email stands for eternal, because nothing really gets deleted from the Internet,” my friend warned me.

Essentially, it’s okay to be stressed about your future. The stress indicates that your future is something that you hold important to, which at the very least demonstrates good character. But as long as you are willing to network and put yourself out there to meet and greet as many people as you can and as kindly as you can, success is bound to find you. Going to the Diversity Conference is a great way to start networking, and trust me, it’s also a great way to make friends!

Student Spotlight: The Importance of Diversity

By Dayne Carter, FCRH '15

Last year, I had the opportunity to participate in Fordham University’s Diversity Conference that took place in McGinley Ballroom.  The event took place early Saturday afternoon and consisted of workshops presented by successful Fordham alumni, musical performances, and the guest speaker happened to be my father, Anthony P. Carter (FCRH '76) the Chief Diversity Officer and Johnson & Johnson.  It was a great experience being able to network and establish a relationship with many of the guests.  The guests in attendance were of many different ethnicities and all had very differing work backgrounds.  One alumnus worked as a news reporter for NBC, while another was a practicing physician.  Overall, the event was a success in that it was well organized and very informative to the students.  My only criticism was the attendance amongst the student body could have been more.

Fordham’s campus is located right outside New York City, one of the largest melting pots in the world.  There are millions of people living here from all over the map, and we all help contribute to the cultural beauty that is NYC.  However, with that said, we don’t always have to take trips to Manhattan to witness it.  We don’t have to look further than our student body here on campus to appreciate diversity.  One of the main reasons I chose to attend Fordham was because of the opportunity it provided for me in forming friendships with people that I would have otherwise never met.  There are people here from all different regions of the globe.  I have white friends, black friends, Asian, and Hispanic friends.  I have attended ASILI’s (the black student alliance) Black History month dinner one week and then the following gone to FUSE’s (Fordham University’s South-Asian Entity) Bollywood movie night.  I’ve have seen performances by Sláinte (Fordham’s Irish dance team) and have heard spoken word recitals in Spanish performed by members of Fordham’s Hispanic culture club, Academia Hispana.

Fordham is by no means the most diverse place in percentage, but it certainly is a place that consists of a diverse student body.  We often take for granted the fortune of being able to interact on a daily basis with people whom we considered to be different than us.  Diversity is so important, and we owe it to ourselves to celebrate and embrace it.

This year's event is entitled: "Diversity Leadership in a Global Society Conference," and will take place on March 4, 2015. For more information about event workshops and presentations, or to RSVP today, head to CareerLink > Events > Information Sessions.   

Employer Spotlight: J.P. Morgan

On September 29, 2014 J.P. Morgan held an information session to introduce the firm to more than 100 Fordham students. Carol Parks Clancy (GSB ’82 ’87) from J.P. Morgan brought along six recent Fordham alumni to highlight their experiences and the various opportunities that the firm offers. Each spoke of the collaborative work environment, training and supportive culture. 

J.P. Morgan is currently recruiting for summer internship and full-time positions for 2015. Not sure how to choose which business area is for you? Here’s a quick overview of the business areas but to find out more about all business areas and programs you can visit jpmorgan.com/careers.

Corporate and Investment Bank: includes business areas such as Investment Banking, Investor Services, Public Finance, Research, Risk, Sales & Trading, Treasury Services and Quantitative Research. This line of business provides strategic advice, lends money, raises capital, helps manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.

Commercial Banking: develops comprehensive financial solutions for a broad range of clients, including corporations, municipalities, financial institutions, and not-for-profit entities, real estate investors and owners.

Asset Management: is a team of the industry’s top client advisors, portfolio managers, research analysts and investment specialists who advise clients and invest in a full range of strategies including equities, fixed income, hedge funds, private equity and real estate.

Accounting: includes a wide range of accounting, reporting and financial control roles across our businesses and corporate areas.

Audit: partners with management to improve the practices used to identify, evaluate, control, and monitor business risks. By evaluating accounting and technology processes while leveraging technology you will deliver creative solutions and drive resolution.

Finance: ensures the company can navigate all market environments while maintaining a fortress balance sheet. You will learn how increasing regulatory and capital requirements affect the way we do business across every area of the firm.

Operations: drives efficiency and change throughout the firm by identifying and implementing ways to improve our processes, services and products. From analyzing data to supporting clients, you will engage in the day-to-day running of our businesses.

Still not sure what sounds most like you? One final tip that the J.P. Morgan employees gave: Network as much as possible. Use the Fordham network to find employees in interesting departments. These contacts can give you the best idea of what is right for you!

Interested in applying to J.P. Morgan?  Login in to CareerLink and search under the jobs tab.  You can also visit jpmorgan.com/careers.

Spotlight on: The Fordham Alumni Mentoring Program

It's that time of year again.. time to join the Fordham Alumni Mentoring Program!

What is it?

Interested students will be paired with young alumni in their respective fields of interest. The relationships cultivated give students an opportunity to network with the young professionals with similar career interests as themselves, and gain insight into their field! Mentors provide invaluable career guidance to mentees throughout this unique networking opportunity.  

The Fordham Alumni Mentoring Program is beneficial for students in all stages of their career development process. Having an alumni mentor who has gone down a similar path of career exploration will undoubtedly enhance the student’s ability to develop personal career goals.   Mentors and mentees meet informally throughout the program based on shared goals and expectations. 

Get Involved!

All students entering their junior and senior years are invited to apply!

Applications are currently available at http://www.fordham.edu/Alumni_Relations/mentor.shtml

Application deadline: Friday, September 26th 2014.

After submitting your application, all students must attend ONE of the following Pre-Requisite Orientations in Career Services, McGinley 224:

Orientation Dates:

Friday, 9/5 from 1-1:30pm

Tuesday, 9/9 from 11-11:30am

Wednesday, 9/17 from 10:30-11am

Monday, 9/22 from 4-4:30pm

Thursday, 10/2 from 2-2:30pm

Tuesday, 10/7 from 11:30-12pm​

*Students will not be paired up with a mentor without attending the orientation.

2014-2015 Mentoring Events Include:

1. Meet & Greet:  Tues, 10/28/14, 6:30-8:30pm, RH O’Keefe Commons

2. Round Table Networking/Presentation: Thurs, 11/20/14, 6:30-8:30pm, RH McGinley Ballroom

3. Men’s Basketball Game Luncheon: Date/Time TBD

4. Appreciation Dinner: Mon, 3/30/2015, 6:30-8:30pm, LC 12th Floor Lounge

*All Milestone Events are mandatory.

It’s never too early to get started planning your future.

Start today by applying to Fordham’s Alumni Mentoring Program!

Upcoming Info Sessions & Resume Deadlines

UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONS

Info Session: Ignition

When: February 19th | 5-7PM

Location: McGinley 224

Additional Info: Ignition is a part of the international brand engagement network of Havas Sports & Entertainment, working to take our brand, people, and projects truly global.  This information session will introduce students to experiential marketing and the opportunities our company provides for part-time and internship positions. The internship program is designed to offer college students a true experiential marketing experience. Interns receive first-hand business experience while assisting campaign managers with project related work both inside and outside the New York office.

Info Session: Target

When: February 19th | 5:30-7PM

Location: McGinley 235

Additional Info: Representatives will be discussing Internship and full-time career opportunities, providing you with an inside look at the company and giving you the inside scoop on how to be successful in our interview process. Historically, students who attend this event perform much better during our interviews!

Info Session: CIA

When: March 4th | 6-7PM

Location: TBD

Info Session: NYC Department of Education

When: March 4th | 4-5PM

Location: McMahon 109

Additional Info: Information Session for potential teachers for the NYC Department of Education

Info Session: TransPerfect Translations

When: March 5th | 4-5:30PM

Location: McGinley 234

Additional Info: Meet with TransPerfect Recruiters to learn more about our global company as well as our entry level positions and internship opportunities which offer room for internal growth!   Most positions do not require a language background but if you do have experience with a foreign language it never hurts!

Info Session: Google

When: March 6th | 6-8PM

Location: Tognino Hall

Additional Info: This information session will include information on full-time jobs at Google.

Interested in attending an info session? : RSVP via CareerLink > Events > Info Sessions.

RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES: On Campus Interviews

Resume Deadline: February 18th                       

JP Morgan Operations (Interviews 2/27)

SAC Capital Partners (Interviews 2/28)

Resume Deadline: February 22nd

PwC  (Interviews 3/3)

Resume Deadline: February 23rd

CVS Caremark (Interviews 3/4)

Resume Deadline: February 24th

KPMG (Interviews 3/5)

Resume Deadline: February 25th           

Ernst & Young (Interviews 3/6)

JP Morgan Chase Audit (Interviews 3/7)

Resume Deadline: February 26th
Barnum (Interviews 3/7) 

Resume Deadline: March 2nd

Deloitte (Interviews 3/11)

Resume Deadline: March 3rd

WB Mason (Interviews 3/12)

Resume Deadline: March 4th

McGladrey (Interviews 3/13)

For more info, or to apply to any of the above positions, head to CareerLink.

ALSO UPCOMING….

Diversity WOW Networking Banquet

March 5th | 6-9PM

McGinley Ballroom (RH)

RSVP to Maria Aponte at maponte@fordham.edu, or via CareerLink > Events > Diversity Networking Banquet 2014.

Upcoming Events, Info Sessions & Resume Deadlines

UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONS

Company: Ignition

Tuesday, February 19th | 5-7PM

McGinley 224

 

Company: Target

Tuesday, February 19th | 5:30-7PM

McGinley 235

 

Company: TransPerfect Translations

Wednesday, March 5th | 4-5:30PM

McGinley 234

 

Company: Fitch Ratings

Tuesday, March 11th | 3-4PM        

McGinley 234

 

UPCOMING CAREER SERVICES EVENTS

Career Crash Course

Monday, February 10th | 11AM-5PM

McGinley 2nd Floor (RH)

 

Spring Career & Internship Fair

Wednesday, February 12th | 1PM-4PM    

McGinley 2nd Floor (RH)

 

Careers Abroad Panel

Thursday, February 13th | 6-7:30PM

12th Floor Lounge (LC)

 

Diversity Banquet

Wednesday, March 5th | 6-9PM                 

McGinley Ballroom (RH)

 

UPCOMING RESUME DEADLINES

February 9

WB Mason (Interview Date: 2/18)

February 12

Wells Fargo (Interview Date: 2/21)

Ignition (Interview Date: 2/21)

February 15                                    

SAC Capital Advisors            (Interview Date: 2/24)

JP Morgan Finance (Interview Date: 2/24)

February 16

Grant Thornton (Interview Date: 2/25)

Barnum Financial Group (Interview Date: 2/25)

February 18

McGladrey (Interview Date: 2/27)

JP Morgan Operations (Interview Date: 2/27)

February 22

PwC (Interview Date: 3/3)

February 23

CVS Caremark (Interview Date: 3/4)

February 24

KPMG  (Interview Date: 3/5)

February 25

Ernst & Young (Interview Date: 3/6)

JP Morgan Chase Audit (Interview Date: 3/7)

March 2

Deloitte (Interview Date: 3/11)

Unlock Your Potential: Networking Skills Workshop at UBS

Interested in the world of finance? Are you a female at Fordham going into your junior year? This event may be for you!!

Unlock Your Potential: Networking Skills Workshop

Date: Wednesday, August 7^th

Time: 1130am-530pm

Location: UBS, 1285 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY

This UBS educational event is designed to equip women entering their junior year of college with networking skills that will help them navigate the internship search process. We are proud to have Lindsey Pollak present “Networking for the Bashful to the Brave“. In addition, there will be opportunities to network with women from across multiple UBS businesses.

 

About Lindsey Pollak

Lindsey Pollak is a bestselling author, corporate consultant, keynote speaker and recognized expert on next generation career and workplace trends. Lindsey’s advice and opinions have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Glamour, CNN, NPR and NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams and she is the author of Getting from College to Career: Your Essential Guide to Succeeding in the Real World. She is a graduate of Yale University.

Application Process and Deadline

- All women in the class of 2015 (rising juniors) with a minimum 3.4 GPA are invited to apply online at www.ubs.com/graduates (job ref. 96319BR)

- You will be asked to submit your resume and an essay (max 500 words) explaining how you are spending your 2013 summer. 

- Documents must be submitted as a single PDF document in order to be accepted and reviewed. 

Deadline is 11:59 p.m. EST on July 17^th.