Upcoming Career Development Programs, Events, and Opportunities
The * denotes a new event / opportunity
All times listed are EST unless otherwise noted.
Please note that this is a partial list of events. To see a complete list of OCS events, please visit www.HireSmith.net and click on “Events”
*The Clearing, Inc. Webinar
Wednesday, November 11, 2020 | 5:30pm – 6:30pm | Online
Are you interested in working for a management consulting firm in Washington, D.C.? Do you crave a work environment that is collaborative, energetic, and challenges the status quo?
The Clearing is a management consulting firm that helps leaders identify underlying causes of organizational obstacles. The firm believes in, inspires, and outfits people to have meaningful lives and to make extraordinary contributions to causes that matter. Join this information session to learn about: Who the company is? What they and their clients do? What makes the firm stand out from other consulting firms? To register, visit www.HireSmith.net
Virtual Alumni Mock Interviews – Registration is now open!
Friday, November 13, 2020 | Interviews at 12pm or 1pm | Online
If you received the opportunity to interview for your ideal position tomorrow, would you be ready? Join
OCS and alumni from a variety of functions and industries at our 3rd Annual Virtual Alumni Mock
Interview Event. Practice your interviewing skills in a safe learning environment and get actionable
feedback on the spot. The bonus: You’ll make an alumni connection in your area of interest. Registration
slots are limited and will open soon on HireSmith. Mark your calendar and stay tuned!
*Veteran Transition Panel: Projecting Digital Presence
Monday, November 16, 2020 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | Online
For all the military and veteran professionals in career transition, register to hear from the Veteran Transition panel that will share tactics, techniques and procedures including:
– How to “show up” to live virtual meetings & project executive presence that is as memorable on screen as you are in person.
– How to lead & be noticed through asynchronous presence on social media as well as other online platforms.
– How coaches, mentors & colleagues can help you refine & project your digital persona.
The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You – Hosted by the PTMBAA
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 | 5:30pm | Online
PTMBAA is excited to welcome Julie Zhou, Management Expert and Former VP of Product Design for Facebook. Julie will deliver a keynote speech on how to successfully manage people and build a strong team. Her speech will be followed by a 40-minute question and answer session. Submit questions in advance for the Q&A portion to ptmbaa@marylandsmith.umd.edu.
Be Fearless Webinar: Salary Negotiation
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 | 12:30 – 1:30 pm | Online
Have you ever earned a couple thousand dollars in less than an hour? A good negotiator can do just that. Perhaps you are wrapping up with your interview processes and with salary negotiation may be next step in line, you do not want to leave money on the table. Join the tutorial on the critical skills of salary negotiation. To register, visit www.HireSmith.net (Please see current positions in the HotJobs section below)
Dingman Fridays Virtual – Hosted by Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship
Every Friday | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm | Online
Dingman Fridays Virtual is an advising session where Venture mentors, subject matter experts, guest advisors and Dingman staff will listen to your ideas, and provide feedback and the next actionable steps. These sessions are held every Friday of the semester for all the UMD students, staff and alumni.
Be Fearless Webinar: Building Your Professional Network
Wednesday, December 02, 2020 | 12:30 – 1:30 pm | Online
A robust and diverse professional network is critical to growing and thriving in your career. Join Be Fearless webinar to learn how to assess your current network, identify gaps and employ strategies to cultivate and maintain strong and mutually beneficial relationships. To register, visit www.HireSmith.net.
Beyond Smith…
This section of #SmithHired contains a listing of career development and networking opportunities outside of Smith. Due to the fluid nature of events during Covid-19, we encourage you to check each event website prior to attending any event.
*How to Ace the Startup Name Game Webinar – Hosted by Startup Grind
Monday, November 9, 2020 – Thursday, November 19, 2020 | 2:00 pm | Online
Fees: Free; Registration: Required
Join the five-part webinar series with the “Eat My Words” author and Chief Executive Boss Lady herself Alexandra Watkins! Since 2005, Alexandra and her firm, Eat My Words, have created love-at-first-sight brand names for clients including from Amazon to Xerox. Her personal name hall of fame includes The Baconator, vertical farming company Plenty, the Neato robotic vacuum, Smitten Ice Cream, Spanish language school Gringo Lingo, frozen yogurt franchise Spoon Me, and the Church of Cupcakes. Below is the list of five-part webinar events (every event starts at 2pm EST):
- November 09th: Part 1: The Power of Awesome Names
- November 11th: Part 2: SCRATCH: The 7 Deadly Deal Breakers
- November 16th: Part 3: Domain Names: Secrets & Strategies
- November 17th: Part 4: Brainstorming: Tools, Tips, and Techniques
- November 19th: Part 5: Name Changes: Pros, Cons, and Makeovers
*Women in Marketing: Resiliency During Times of Crisis – Hosted by American Marketing Association – Washington, D.C. (AMADC)
Thursday, November 12, 2020 | 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm | Online
Fees: District current members: Free; AMADC members: $5; Nonmembers: $15; Registration: Required
Several current crises such as unprecedented workplace situations, professional challenges, and in addition, personal stresses of family, children, feelings of isolation, and potential sick relatives brings increased levels of anxiety and stress. Join AMADC’s Women in Marketing that provides ways to increase resiliency skills and help manage life during this time. Topics that will be covered: key qualities of resiliency, strategies for coping and renewing energy, how to build your own resiliency ‘muscles’.
*Black Founder Office Hours – Hosted by Startup Grind – Presented with AWS
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Investor Office Hours for Black Founders are taking place on November 12th! The information you fill in the application form will be used to match you with investors, so please ensure that the information you provide is accurate. Startup grind will reach out if you qualify for a match.
District Current: Rising Leaders of Social Media – Hosted by American Marketing Association –Washington, D.C. (AMADC)
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Online
Fees: District current members: Free; AMADC members: $5; Nonmembers: $15; Registration: Required
Join AMADC’s panel discussion with District Current Young Professionals as they chat with some of the most impressive “Up-and-Coming” marketers from the Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia, who will discuss current social media trends and answer questions from the audience. The panelists will also share some of the hidden gems that they recommend you add to your marketing strategy. The panelists
include Alex Virden – Senior Product Marketing Manager at Everfi, Tomás Harmon – Account Manager at Vanguard Communications, and Elizabeth Blake Communications Specialist at U.S. Defense Travel.
*Amazon Web Services – AWS Re: Invent
Monday November 30, 2020 to Friday, December 18, 2020
Fees: Free; Registration: Required
AWS reinvent is a free three week long virtual conference where you can dive deep and enjoy the unlimited access to hundreds of sessions led by AWS leaders and experts. Join to hear from the cloud leaders with interactive ways to learn and be the first to learn what’s new. Also, find out how your peers are using the cloud to solve the problems, and build the skills you need to deliver on big ideas.
*AMADC Open Office Hours – Hosted by American Marketing Association – Washington, D.C. (AMADC)
Every first Wednesday starting December 2, 2020 | 5:00-6:00 pm | Online
Fees: Free; Registration: Required
Every first Wednesday of the month, AMADC hosts a virtual get-together for both members and non-members sharing all of the great programs in the works! They will answer your questions about membership, events, or anything else regarding AMA and AMADC. Upcoming Open Office Hour dates include: December 2nd, January 6th, February 3rd, March 3rd, April 7th, May 5th, June 2nd.