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”
Virtual Alumni Career Panels – Marketing Function
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 | 12:00 pm – 1:00pm | Online
Interested in learning more about MBA careers in Marketing? Join OCS and a panel of alumni to learn about career paths and more! For additional details and to register, visit www.HireSmith.net. Panelists include:
- Aarti Benuitt, Digital Marketing Content Manager, AARP
- Anja Mitrovic, Sr. Associate Brand Manager, Nesquik, Nestle
- John Masaschi, Sr. Marketing Analyst Baltimore Aircoil Co.
- Jeanette Jordan, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Kapor Center
VIP Socials: Virtual Career Networking – Sponsored by the Smith PTMBAA | 3 separate dates!
The Part-time MBA Association is excited to host a Social Series focused on virtual career networking. Tables will be set up in this virtual event in accordance with industry. You will have the opportunity to walk the room and visit tables for those industries. Additionally, during the last thirty minutes they will enable 1-on-1 speed networking. This event is open to all Part-time MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA and Full-time MBA students.
- Monday, February 22 from 5:00pm – 6:00pm (Deadline to register, February 17th)
- Monday, March 22 from 5:00pm-6:00pm (Deadline to register, March 17th)
- Monday, April 19th from 5:00pm-6:00pm (Deadline to register, April 14th)
UMD Alumni Association’s Career Week YouTube Playlist
Did you miss the UMD Alumni Association’s Career Week Event. Well you’re in luck! Check out the YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzjt2DrXhh2pStsEf9S1pykGPnCNSU9xX
*Diversity Equity Council Info Sessions
March 1, 2021 | 6:00pm | Online
March 4, 2021 | 6:00pm | Online
Working alongside Dr. Victor C. Mullins, Diversity Officer, and Dr. Jeanette Snider, Associate Director, the Diversity Equity Council is a collaborative effort between Undergraduate, Masters, MBAs, and PhD students. The Diversity Equity Council was formed in 2016 for the expressed purpose to promote leadership and diversity, represent the collective views of the student body, facilitate interaction within the community and large, and unite Smith so that we may thrive together, rather than struggle separately.
The Diversity Equity Council is now recruiting for the Fall 2021 to Spring 2022 academic year. Join an info session on March 1st or March 4th for more information.
Questions? Contact us at smithdiversity@umd.edu
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.
*The Power of You Virtual Summit – Hosted by Positive Hire
February 21 to 26, 2021 | Online
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 | 3:00pm | Online
Fees: Free; Registration: Required.
The Power of You is the concept of developing your inner strength to climb the ladder to success in your career. According to the authors of “Women in the Workplace 2020”, “For every 100 men promoted to manager, only 85 women were promoted—and this gap was even larger for some women: only 58 Black women and 71 Latinas were promoted”. The Power of You is important because The Power of You is what breaks the barriers down for Black, Latina and Indigenous in STEM. It is what motivates a generation of other women to continue to bridge the gap between mid-management and C-Level positions. Register now to hear how these powerful women are using their Skills and expertise to direct the career trajectory of others.
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.
*AMADC + AAF DC: Community Forum on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 | 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm | Online
Fees: Free; Registration: Required
What is the marketing industry’s role now in cultivating supporting inclusion and fostering diversity as well as equity? Join AMADC and AAF DC to explore this important question during the first Community Forum of 2021 and celebrate Black History Month 2021. These forums bring together DC’s creative community for virtual conversations to discuss racial inequality and social justice and how our community can collectively take action to create change in our industries. The panel includes: Karen Maria Alston (CMO), Eric Winkfield (VP & Agency Lead for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, M. Booth), Sheila Brooks, Ph.D. (Founder, President and CEO of SRB Communications) and Gavriel Legynd (CEO, Visioneer IT).
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. Its candidates are students, working professionals and recent alumni from renowned American and European universities. The participating employers are diverse, ranging from multinational corporations to non-profit organizations in the research, technology, business and consulting sectors.
“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!
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.
*AMADC Open Office Hours – Hosted by American Marketing Association – Washington, D.C.
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 & every first Wednesday of the month | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
Need a refresher of your great benefits and resources from AMA? Every first Wednesday of the month, AMADC hosts a virtual get-together for both members and non-members! You can get an overview of the member benefits, learn about volunteer opportunities and connect with fellow members. They will answer your questions about events, membership or anything else regarding AMA and AMADC. Upcoming Open Office Hour dates include: March 3rd, April 7th, May 5th, June 2nd.
*Entrepreneurship is key to unlocking economic recovery
Thursday, March 11th 2021 | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Online
Join a 60-minute discussion hosted by David Blair with question and answer afterwards for 20-30 minutes. The roundtable participants include Congressman David Trone, Co-founder Total Wines & More, and Talia Fox, CEO KUSI Global, Inc., with the host David Blair, Executive Chairman Accountable Health, Inc. This even welcomes all the Montgomery county business owners, interested stakeholders, and the amazing students.
Conquer your Career – Entrepreneurship – Hosted by Forte Foundation
Thursday, March 18th 2021 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
If you are interested in becoming an entrepreneur, this is a great webinar to attend where three women MBA alumnae who are successful entrepreneurs reveal how they did it. Listen in as panelists discuss their career journeys as they share personal experiences, offer advice, and answer viewer questions. This discussion focuses on entrepreneurship and is geared toward MBA and early career women and will include topics such as:
- Find out how to leverage your MBA to create your own dream job.
- Discover what your perspective as a woman can bring to the table — and how to use it to your advantage.
- Learn what goes on in the day-to-day life of an entrepreneur, from creating business models to pitching investors.