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

*MBA Alumni Mock Interviews (Virtual & In-Person)
Wednesday November 12, 2021 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm | Online
If your target company contacted you for an interview, would you be ready? Take a lunch break and join alumni from various companies for an Alumni Mock Interview Event. A Smith School MBA Alumnus/a will conduct behavioral or case interviews in 45-minute intervals from 12:00pm – 4:00 pm.  Business Casual attire required. Register today on HireSmith!

*Government Executive Speaker Series
Monday, November, 15, 2021 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm | College Park or Online
Join Maryland Smith on November 15, 2021, for the first-ever Government Executive Speaker Series event. This inaugural event will feature The Honorable Ryan D. McCarthy, 24th Secretary of the U.S. Army, who will discuss leadership lessons from both his public and private sector experience. Registration deadline: November 10.

*Navy Federal Credit Union:  Employer Ask Me Anything Session
Wednesday 11/17/2021 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm EST | Online or in Person
Navy Federal is the world’s largest credit union. The team is hiring for the 2022 Summer Associate graduate intern program as well as common full-time opportunities!  The presentation will provide an overview of why it’s an employer of choice, and hiring opportunities followed by Q&A. For additional details and to register, visit www.HireSmith.net.

*Meet Freddie Mac – Graduate Risk Intern and Analyst Programs
Wednesday November 18, 2021 | 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Online
During the one-hour event, you will learn about Freddie Mac ‘s Enterprise Risk Management college hire programs, including: • Graduate Risk Internship Program and Enterprise Graduate Risk Rotation Program • Application insights for full-time and internship opportunities • Expectations and experiences from ERM leadership, hiring managers and current program participants. Register to attend on HireSmith! 

Beyond Smith…

*Critical Case Interview Insights
Sundays, November 7th, 14th, 21st | 8pm | Online
Fee: Free – Registration: Required!
If you’re new to case interviews, this free 3-part series will build your confidence and show you how to quickly gain the skills critical to case success.

If you’ve attended one of our Crack the Case Workshops, this series is an amazing opportunity to refresh and reinforce your case prep.

November schedule:

• Sunday, Nov 7 @ 8pm ET: Build Better Structures
• Sunday, Nov 14 @ 8pm ET: Data-Driven Analysis (anticipating analysis, virtual challenges with slides, managing the “data dump”)
• Sunday, Nov 21 @ 8pm ET: Integrate with Insights (integrating data, finding insights and making a strong close over video)

Sign up here for these free webinars.

*Link+Think: Non-Profit Marketing – Hosted by the AMAB
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 | 8:30am – 10:00 am | Online
Fees: AMAB members – FREE Non-members – $10; Registration: required
With a focus for non-profit marketers and agency experts, this Link+Think addresses the unique challenges of tight budgets, quick deadlines, and mission-driven communications. Topics will include successful non-profit campaigns, tracking the data that matters, and doing more with fewer dollars. Target attendees include those working for non-profit organizations and individuals with an interest in “cause marketing” (ex. those serving on a board, committee, or volunteer for a non-profit).

*Commotion Engine: How to Integrate Animated and Live Action Video into Your Marketing Tactics
Tuesday November 16, 2021 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Online
Fees: AMADC members – FREE Non-members – $10; Registration: required
When it comes to digital marketing, it’s no secret that video content is highly effective at engaging viewers and increasing conversions. According to HubSpot, “where both video and text are available on the same page, 72% of people would rather watch a video to learn about a product or service.” Whether you are looking to raise awareness, nurture prospects, or generate leads, animated video can provide compelling content that helps move potential buyers through your marketing funnel.

Attend the Commotion Engine webinar workshop to shed light on the many aspects of high-quality, custom-made Explainer Video production and distribution. Attendees can expect to discover more about their brands, learn how to design engaging videos that spark action, identify where to deploy their videos to capture the most leads, and more.

Learning Objectives: 

• Is video right for your brand?
• Creating the perfect video 
• Best practices for animated video (post production)

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

Cosentino Case Interviewing Workshop – Registration is open!
Monday, October 25, 2021 | 8:00am to 10:00am | Online!
Once only found in consulting interviews, case interviews have found their way into almost every type of MBA recruiting interview. This workshop will demystify the case interview by exploring the various types of questions, how to approach, analyze and answer them. You’ll learn what you need to do to be competitive for these top jobs. For additional details and to register, please visit www.HireSmith.net.

Speaker’s bio:  For the past two decades Marc Cosentino’s work has towered over the field of case interviews. The Wall Street Journal calls his book Case in Point the MBA Bible which is one of the many reasons why Cosentino is the world’s foremost authority on case interviewing. He is CEO of CaseQuestions.com and a popular and sought after speaker visiting around 50 schools a year. Over the past 25 years he has advised and coached over 120,000 students and alumni. Case in Point, is not only the number one selling case book world-wide, but is also the number two selling interview book world-wide and the top book on Amazon in the field of consulting. Cosentino has given workshops worldwide to MBA and college students and has held training sessions for career services professionals. He has consulted with and designed cases for private sector firms, government agencies and non-profits. In addition, Marc has trained corporate and academic PhD’s to think like business executives. Cosentino is a graduate of Harvard’s Kennedy School, Harvard’s Program on Negotiation and the University of Denver. 

Mock Case Interviews with Marc Cosentino
Monday, October 25, 2021  | Mock interview slots available from 10:30am to 6:00pm | Online!
These hour long case practice sessions will take place with Marc Cosentino in conjunction with 2 other students in group setting. Please only sign up for one slot. Please note you must attend the workshop on Monday, October 25 from 8 – 10 am in order to sign up for one of these slots.  That workshop requires a separate registration on HireSmith. 

To register for both, please visit www.HireSmith.net.