Career Services
Thursday, March 18, 2021 by
Spring is just around the corner – and with Spring comes the start
of baseball season, which will begin with the ceremonial first
pitch thrown out on Opening Day. Preparing a good “pitch” is also
an essential task for successful job seekers in any season. A
“pitch” is a communication tool you should use to convey who you
are, which may include your education, work experience, skills, and
career interests. The “30 Second Pitch” Commonly known as the
“elevator pitch,” this is a quick pitch (10-30...
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Thursday, February 18, 2021 by
It’s career fair season – and this year all career fairs are
virtual! Employers are discovering that the virtual format makes
career fairs easier, more efficient, and less time-consuming, so
it’s likely that virtual career fairs are here to stay. At these
events students can meet with employers for brief one-on-one
virtual conversations to discuss job opportunities and students’
career interests & qualifications. Virtual career fairs are
hiring events for currently active job seekers, so be sure...
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Thursday, December 10, 2020 by
Leverage. It’s a word which is probably familiar to many of you. In
the world of finance, leverage is any technique involving debt
rather than equity in the purchase of an asset. But leverage also
means: to use something to maximum advantage. How will you leverage
your Winter Break? With Winter Break beginning on December 12, this
is an excellent time to work on your career plans, internship or
job search strategy before the spring semester begins in January.
Here are some ideas on how to...
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Thursday, October 15, 2020 by
What kinds of careers options do I have? How can I find a job
that I will like? Whether you are choosing a career for the first
time or thinking about changing careers, there are some key ways in
which you can explore new careers. The starting point is to assess
your interests, skills and professional values with help from a
career coach at the Business Career Center. So, through your
self-assessment process you’ve identified a handful of possible job
functions and career fields which might be...
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Wednesday, September 23, 2020 by
A compass is a tool that gives direction and guidance on which way
to go. As you progress through your time at UIC Business, the
Business Career Center serves as your "career
compass," providing you with the coaching, tools and
resources to help you reach your destination. Each month, you will
find helpful information and tips in this column to guide you on
your career path. Do you know what career direction you are
headed? Before you can figure out where you want to go, it's
important to know...
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Tuesday, August 11, 2020 by
Since February 2019, UIC Business career coach Jacob Schulz has
been widely recognized for helping undergraduates discover their
purpose as professionals. “I enjoy seeing students reach their
goals, whether it’s securing that coveted internship or gaining the
clarity needed to set goals,” affirms Schulz. In addition to his
contributions to the university, there are plenty of interesting
facts about Jacob and reasons why he is a valued team member. What
is your hometown? Chicago. What are you...
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Monday, August 27, 2018 by
Ranked third on the Forbes: Best American Employers list, Google is
one of the most recognized companies on the planet. While most know
the company as a high-powered Internet search engine, many are
unaware of its philanthropic arm, Google.org. Many people could
only dream of working with the tech powerhouse that is Google, but
graduate student Sarah Siderius, who is working toward completing
her MBA in the spring of 2019, had the unique experience of working
as a contractor for Google.org....
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Monday, March 19, 2018 by
The 2018 Management Leadership Association and Target Case
Competition took place at the end of last month, with 11 teams
presenting to a panel of Target staff members. Each year,
Target partners with the UIC Business Career Center to host this
program that asks students to develop and present solutions to a
unique challenge facing the company. This year’s case study prompt
presented teams with the opportunity to directly apply their lived
experiences as college students. The retailer gave...
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Friday, March 2, 2018 by
Be sure to follow UIC Business on social media to stay up to date
on upcoming events campus activities, business news, and fun things
going on around Chicago: Instagram: @UICBusiness Twitter:
@UICBusiness Facebook Page: UIC Business While we’re already
halfway through the Spring 2018 semester and just starting to see
some spring temperatures on campus, let’s take a look back at some
UIC Business highlights with a midterm social media recap. UIC
Business Swims with the Sharks For UIC Business,...
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Tuesday, February 13, 2018 by
PwC is currently recruiting for Winter 2019 internships, as well as
their Early Identification Programs (Dec. 2019 or later grad date)
such as Start, Career Preview, and Elevate. Applications are
due the night of Tuesday, February 13th on the PwC website. UIC
Business caught up with Grace Wood, talent acquisition senior
associate and lead recruiter for Chicago universities, at a
branding day in Douglas Hall where she shared some insight into the
PwC recruiting process. UIC Business: What are...
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Monday, February 12, 2018 by
Groupon will be at the February 13 Business Career Fair, and is
looking for May graduates to fill open sales roles in Merchant
Development and Business Development. UIC Business caught up
with Lauren Mullins, senior sales campus recruiter at Groupon,
during a branding day organized by the Business Career Center. UIC
Business: What kind candidate is Groupon looking for? LM: People
who do well here have an entrepreneurial spirit, are
self-motivated, super coachable, resilient, and organized. I’d...
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Monday, February 5, 2018 by
Steam your suits and make your resume copies, the Spring 2018
Business & Technology Career Fair takes place on Tuesday,
February 13 from 11a.m. to 2p.m. in the Student Center East
Illinois Rooms. In order to make the most of the day, add these
reminders to your calendar and plan accordingly. Your future
awaits, don’t wait for it. Get Feedback With the addition of
a completed fall internship and new skills from last semester’s
classes your resume will look much different than it did the...
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Tuesday, November 7, 2017 by
Michael Lev, a senior Business Scholar majoring in marketing and
minoring in managerial skills, completed an Account Specialist
Internship with Enterprise Truck Rental this summer. His many
successes in the position – including receiving an award for Top
Presenter among over 70 interns – were made possible by the
professional skills he developed at UIC Business. Lev was invited
to an interview at Enterprise’s headquarters in Lombard after
connecting with a recruiter and filling out an...
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Tuesday, October 3, 2017 by
In 2012, Michael Mikhail joined UIC as Dean of the College of
Business. In five years, he’s launched programs such as iLEAD — the
Institute for Leadership Excellence and Development -- the renowned
Business Scholars program, increased enrollment, and improved
student outcomes. We sat down with Dean Mikhail to hear his
thoughts on the past five years and learn what he looks forward to
accomplishing in the future. Q: You just underwent UIC’s five-year
assessment process with rave reviews. What has...
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Friday, September 29, 2017 by
Be sure to follow UIC Business on social media to stay up to date
on upcoming events campus activities, business news, and fun things
going on around Chicago: Instagram: @UICBusiness Twitter: @CBAatUIC
Facebook Page: UIC Business We started the Fall 2017 semester
with a busy and productive month. Let’s take a look back at some
highlights with our September social media recap. It’s hard to say
goodbye to a carefree summer schedule when classes start.
This year’s Student Org Networking Night...
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Friday, September 22, 2017 by
by Johnny Fan During 2016, I worked as a creative director for
Atlantic Records music artist Sir the Baptist. I served as his
touring photographer and videographer and digital marketing and
branding manager. Sir the Baptist offered me this opportunity
after I worked on a magazine press shoot with him. After that
connection, he was impressed by my work and found a way for us to
continue collaborating. The major function of my work with Sir the
Baptist consisted of building the brand of the...
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Friday, September 15, 2017 by
by Lianne Ramahi This past summer, I had the opportunity to
work at General Mills, Inc. as a business management associate
intern. This role was heavily focused on data analysis for the
domestic western region sales team in Scottsdale, Ariz. Throughout
this experience, I was given projects similar to those that would
be performed as a first-year associate. I took ownership of
impactful projects that added tangible value to the company.
General Mills truly values nurturing its employees...
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Wednesday, September 6, 2017 by
by Jasur Rasulov This summer, I completed an internship as a
treasury sales and services officer at the BMO Harris Bank’s
Treasury and Payment Solutions group in Chicago. My group was
responsible for delivering cash management services to commercial
clients. In my role, I primarily supported sales teams across three
markets-- mid-corporate, institutional, and engineering and
construction--in the fulfillment of everyday banking products. On a
daily basis, I prepared and executed lending...
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Tuesday, September 5, 2017 by
The Business Career Fair takes place on September 18 from 11:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Student Center East Illinois Rooms. When
preparing to make the most of your time with employers, ask
yourself these three key questions. 1.) How will I prioritize the
employers that I want to talk to? Look at the list of employers
that will be at the fair the week before. There will not be time to
speak to everyone, so rather than wandering around the room looking
for a short line or a company name that you...
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Thursday, August 31, 2017 by
by Cynthia Mancilla Beginning in June and continuing
through the end of the year, I’ve been fortunate to be working for
a mouse, Mickey Mouse, as a Consumer Insights Market Research
intern at the Walt Disney Company offices in Orlando, Florida.
So far, I’ve had the great pleasure of researching consumers
in the U.S. as well as international consumers in Mexico, Brazil,
and Canada. Part of my role is assisting in qualitative and
quantitative research projects across Disney parks and...
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