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
*Accenture Federal Services- Employer Power Hour
Monday, 09/13/2021, 9:00am – 10:00am EDT | Online!
Come network with Accenture Federal Services in a casual setting! Accenture Federal Services is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Accenture LLP and a leading services provider to US Federal organizations. You will explore your professional passions and develop market leading skills that will enable you to thrive no matter what your future career path holds. Help clients make a real difference to their customers: your friends, family and neighbors. You’ll work with them to identify their challenges and collaborate with your Accenture colleagues to develop and craft solutions. For additional information, please visit www.HireSmith.net.
*Guidehouse Careers in Consulting: Spotlight on Public Health
Wednesday, 09/15/2021, 6:00pm – 7:30pm EDT | Online!
A rapidly changing healthcare marketplace means that successful organizations must be agile, adaptive, and ready to take on change. Changes may be driven by new models of care, new systems, or a myriad of other innovations. Our public health consultants are ready to lead the way. We help government health agencies solve their most complex issues, overcome unique market challenges, and deliver innovative services to their communities and customers.
We are excited to speak with undergraduate and graduate students with backgrounds in Business, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Health and related fields about Full-Time and Intern opportunities. For additional information, please visit www.HireSmith.net.
*IBM – Employer Office Hours
Thursday, 09/16/2021, 9:00am – 12:00pm EDT | Online!
Engage with IBMers to learn about our open federal consulting opportunities. We will be answering questions about the below openings:
441117BR – 2022 Cognitive & Analytics Senior Consultant – Federal
441134BR – 2022 Business Transformation Senior Consultant – Federal
Students can sign up for 15 minute timeslots on 2 schedules. For additional information and to register, please visit www.HireSmith.net.
*Air Products Corporate Conversation
Tuesday, 09/21/2021 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | Online!
Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a world-leading Industrial Gases company in operation for nearly 80 years. The Company provides industrial gases and related equipment to dozens of industries, including refining, chemical, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food and beverage. Air Products is also the world’s leading supplier of liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment. The Company develops, engineers, builds, owns and operates some of the world’s largest industrial gas projects, including gasification projects that sustainably convert abundant natural resources into syngas for the production of high-value power, fuels and chemicals.
Come join representatives from Air Products as they discuss opportunities within their organization, specifically in their finance department, as well as answer your questions! For additional information, please visit www.HireSmith.net.
*Slalom Consulting Company Presentation
Tuesday, 09/28/2021 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm EDT | Online!
Slalom is a collaborative purpose-driven consulting firm that helps companies solve their most complex business problems and build for the future. We drive modernization, transformation, and operational improvements across commercial, non-profit, and government organizations in areas of information technology, business, and operations. We are a team of thinkers, makers, and doers attracted to Slalom by the promise of loving our work and life. We develop robust, unique, end-to-end capabilities spanning from strategy formulation and operational implementation to technology and product development. We partner with companies to push the boundaries of what’s possible—together.
At Slalom, we show up differently to our clients. Our small, nimble teams enable us to build deep and lasting relationships with our clients. Our local model (no unwanted travel required) means our clients are also our neighbors; it also provides many opportunities for colleagues to develop strong bonds. We also treat roles and levels differently – we’re a culturally flat organization – everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Recruiting for full-time positions for the DC office. For additional information, please 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.
MBA Conferences
Various Dates, Fall 2021
For those who may be interested, national MBA career conferences are held in the fall. These conferences provide a forum to interact with Fortune 500 companies and other organizations who are looking to hire MBAs. If you plan on attending a conference, we strongly recommend you schedule an appointment with your career coach so you can prepare and put your best foot forward. The main MBA conferences are listed below. *Please note that the dates, times, and meeting modes may change due to the unpredictability of COVID-19. Please visit each conference website to keep apprised of any changes.
- National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA): In person 9/16 – 9/17 (Chicago, IL); Virtual 9/21 & 9/22, 1pm-5pm
- MBA Veteran’s Conference: In person 9/30 – 10/1 (Dallas, TX)
● Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA): In person 10/7 – 10/9 (Austin, TX)
● Prospanica: In person 9/29 – 10/01 (Orlando, FL); Virtual 9/22 & 9/23 - Net Impact Conference: TBD
If you know you will be attending a career conference, identify your target companies and submit your resume one month in advance of each conference. Resume submissions are facilitated online via each conference’s job match database.