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 Global Shakeout: Global Trends 2020-2025
Monday, February 8, 2021 | 5:00pm | Online
Join the Center for Global Business and academic director, Kislaya Prasad for a discussion with Erik Peterson on the five significant trends that will dramatically shape the global outlook and operating environment. The trends include embattled governments, a push to national self-sufficiency, stranded segments of society, a rise in food insecurity, and industry consolidations, mergers, and acquisitions.
Virtual Career Networking Nights | 5-7pm EST
Monday, February 8, 2021 to Thursday, February 11, 2021 | 5:00pm to 7:00pm EST
* Please note the date changes due to low registration numbers
Join OCS and connect with employers and fellow students to learn about organizations and opportunities within the industries below. For additional details and to register, visit www.HireSmith.net and click on “Events”
- Wednesday, 2/10 – Finance Industry & Professional Services Industry
- Thursday, 2/11 – Tech & Defense Industries, Retail, Logistics & Manufacturing Industries
The Pitch Dingman Competition
Application Deadline (Track 1 & 2): February 12, 2021 at 11:59pm
Pitch Dingman Competition is the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship’s signature annual Shark Tank-style pitch competition, where the University of Maryland’s most talented student entrepreneurs have the opportunity to compete for seed funding and exclusive access to venture development resources.
The three tracks for Pitch Dingman Competition this year are as follows:
- Track 1: The David and Robyn Quattrone Venture Track – This track is targeted to students with scalable ventures that already have traction (revenue, users, investment and/or grants).
- Track 2: Main Street Track – This track is for small businesses with revenue and/or initial customers but not focused on scale.
- Track 3: Fearless Ideas Track – This track is for students who do not yet have a developed venture. This idea-style challenge asks students to improve/solve a specific problem through venture creation. This year’s challenge will be released soon.
The Pitch Dingman Competition semifinals will be held on April 16, 2021 and the final competition will be held May 4, 2021. This year, the Dingman Center is expanding the virtual competition by doubling the prize funding and adding three competition tracks for students to enter. Students from any college or major can now compete for $65,000 in non-dilutive startup funding. Learn more and apply now at go.umd.edu/pitchdingman.
*Global Equity Fund Information Session
Application Deadline: Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
Part-time MBA students who have completed the first-year core curriculum and are graduating in May 2022 or later are invited to apply for the Global Equity Fund (GEF). Once selected, the students are expected to make a year-long commitment, as this is a highly selective, 6-credit and one year-long course (3 credits – Fall and 3 credits – Spring). This course meets Tuesday evenings at the DC campus. Selection is based on analytical ability, knowledge of the capital market, and a passion for finance. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. If there are further questions, contact directly at GlobalEquityFund@rhsmith.umd.edu . To join the information session, visit https://umd.zoom.us/j/3526238436
PwC Power Hour – Answering all of your questions before the deadline
Thursday, February 18, 2021 | 9:00 am – 10:00 am | Online
Registration: Not required
Join the representatives from PwC and ask any questions about their roles before the impending application deadline. For additional details and to register, visit www.HireSmith.net.
Virtual Alumni Career Panels | 12-1pm EST
Interested in learning more about MBA careers in Finance or Marketing? Join OCS and a panel of alumni from all over the country to learn about career paths in these areas and more! To register, visit www.HireSmith.net and click on ‘Events’.
- Wednesday, 2/17 – Finance Function
- Wednesday, 2/24 – Marketing Function
*Electronic Arts (EA) Ask Me Anything!
Wednesday, February 17 2021 | 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm | Online
Registration: Required (registration deadline at 12pm on Feb 17)
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with a recruiter from EA and to ask questions about their company, their hiring process, and more! For additional details and to register, visit www.HireSmith.net.
*KPMG Chesapeake/Federal BU Information Session
Friday, Februarh 12th 2021 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Online
Registration: Required (registration deadline at 10 am on Feb 11)
Join KPMG for an information session about their local market which includes the McLean, Washington DC, and Baltimore offices! For additional details and 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.
Amazon: Zero in on People and Planet
Tuesday, Feb 9, 2021 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm | Online
Join Amazon for a panel discussion with the Amazon Worldwide Returns, ReCommerce & Sustainability Team. Learn about the opportunities and technologies that power the way Amazon delivers.
Panelists include:
- Libby Johnson McKee – Director, WW Returns, ReCommerce & Sustainability
- Becca Ipock – Senior Manager, Product Management
- Bhushan Shah – Senior Manager, Product Management
- Juan Echeverri – Senior Program Manager
- Katy Newhouse – Sr. Manager, Product Management.
National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Virtual Career Fair
Thursday, February 11, 2021 | 2:00pm to 5:00pm | Online
The focus of NAAAP’s Career Center is to foster an online community that connects Asian and minority professional talent with companies across the globe. The Career Center is free and open to all job seekers, regardless of race, ethnicity, and membership in NAAAP. There is an average of more than 3000 open positions in the Career Center at any time.
Bridge the Divide: How to Overcome Obstacles & Attract Customers – Hosted by AMADC
Thursday, February 18, 2021 | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Fees: Members – free; non-members $10; Registration: Required
Brands and consumers have never been farther apart. Brands are still trying to compete for eyeballs while consumers have access to infinite media from creators, streaming services, courses, esports, video games, fandoms. In this session full of actionable insights, you’ll learn how to stop competing for attention, reduce the distance between you and your audience and shape customer demand.
Sports Industry Networking & Career Conference (SINC) VIRTUAL format
February 18 to 19, 2021 | Online
Top executives in sports will share their knowledge on the latest areas of growth within the industry and what they look for in a potential job candidate. Hear from innovators, leaders, and disruptors in the industry and learn about the latest tools and trends in revenue management, ticket sales, retention, corporate partnerships, advertising, and branding. SINC offers attendees the chance to interview virtually for internships, full and part-time positions with the hottest companies, brands, and teams in sports today. Each year over 20 organizations interview registered conference attendees at SINC.
Bizwomen Mentoring Monday 2021– Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia
- Washington DC: Monday, February 22, 2021 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Online
- Baltimore: Monday, February 22, 2021 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am | Online
- Philadelphia: Monday, February 22, 2021 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am | Online
Fees: Free; Registration: Required
Join the Washington Business Journal in a one-of-a-kind virtual event that brings together women and men in a casual, fast-paced coaching atmosphere. The event provides the opportunity to have coaching sessions and group discussions with 40 of the most influential women in the community. Everyone will have the chance to meet new people and gain new insights! The virtual coaching with the all-star cast of mentors will offer attendees career advice, professional tips and personal guidance. For additional information, and to register, visit:
Global Conference 2021 – Hosted by Startup Grind – Washington D.C.
Tuesday – Thursday, February 23 – 25, 2021 | 9:00 am onwards
Fees: Varied prices as per audience, Registration: Required
Nothing can replace human interaction, but the power of online allows us to bring the education, access, opportunities and inspiration of Startup Grind’s Global Conference to startups around the world. The new virtual and choose-what-you-pay model makes this year’s event more accessible for startups globally than ever before. Join a panel of 8 guest speakers and 15,000 others for conversation and collaboration around tech, startups, and the future of innovation. Before purchasing a Full Access ticket, if you are a: student, startup, part of the media, or looking to secure a free scholarship ticket, check out the application process and find out the various perks (including ticket prices) for each group.
Metro New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association Virtual Winter Career Fair
Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 12pm to 3pm | Online
MIT 25TH European Career Fair – Virtual
Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 8:00am to 3:00pm | Online
The mission of this annual recruiting event is to connect top-tier US students and young professionals with European companies, universities and non-profit organizations and to generally inform about career opportunities in Europe. This career fair is the largest of its kind in the United States with over 90 attending organizations and around 2500 registered candidates. Our candidates are students, working professionals and recent alumni from renowned American and European universities. Our participating employers are diverse, ranging from multinational corporations to non-profit organizations in the research, technology, business and consulting sectors.
Webinar: Conversational AI & NLP Product Management – Hosted by Amazon Principal PM
Friday February 26, 2021 | 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
Join the informal chat to learn about what it is like to use conversational Artificial Intelligence for a company. It’ll cover the different ways they can be implemented within an organization and we’ll also touch on some of the misconceptions that come with using conversational AI. The 4 main takeaways of this webinar are: AI/NLP overview, flow of voice assistants, stage of building a model, and how to successfully manage machine learning products. The guest speaker is Gagan Aneja, current Principal Product Manager at Amazon Music, has over a decade of experience working on cloud computing and intelligent assistants like Siri & Alexa.
*“Career Therapy” Virtual Happy Hour – Hosted by AMADC
Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Online
Fee: Free for AMADC student members, $25 for non-AMADC student members; Registration: Required
Are you having challenges with ‘Work from Home’ and life balance? Are you looking for that next great job fit, and we’re still in this pandemic? Join AMADC’s Women in Marketing for a “Career Therapy” Virtual Happy Hour and share your stories and support others in this marketer-friendly environment. Feel free to bring your favorite afternoon/after-work beverage and join for this therapeutic and fun event!
*Women Lead: Becoming an Authentic Leader – Hosted by Forté
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
What does authentic leadership look like and how can developing this leadership style help women grow in their careers? Join Forté and three successful women alumnae: Samantha Barrera (Senior HR Manager), Denise Durgin (Founder and Executive Coach, Back Bay Leadership) and Brazita Warrick (Marketing Manager) at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business for a conversation about authentic leadership. This session will include:
- How each panelist’s professional path shaped her leadership style
- An exploration of what “authentic” leadership means
- Actionable insights on how to become a more authentic leader