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CAREER SKILLS

How to Field an Interview Curveball. Investment banks, biotech firms, media companies and start-ups are throwing out strange and offbeat job interview questions as they consider which MBA or project manager to hire. As job candidates become more polished, interviewers want to chip some holes in their prepared facade and see what's underneath. Work, just like any place, is filled with surprises. Employers want to see that you're not going to shut down or freak out. Review interview advice at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/12/AR2008071200641.html .

Interview Tips for Introverts. Up to 50% of the population is thought to be Introverts. Introverts need time to process information before formulating an answer, have difficulty responding quickly, and may have trouble recalling a word or idea. Review seven steps to help you manage your introversion effectively in the interview process at: http://www.executiveagent.com/career/ecsn.html .

For deadlines and the most up-to-date calendar for Full Time and Internship recruiting information, please check HireSmith at: http://www.hiresmith.net.

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CAREER RESEARCH

Glassdoor.com. Get an inside look at any company or job. Have the information you need to manage your career – real reviews, ratings, and salaries from real employees. Membership is free and corporate reviews and salary information is posted by the members. Read more at: http://www.glassdoor.com .

Work-life Programs: How the Big Seven Flex. In many cases work-life programs came about as responses to the preferences of the newest generation of workers. Many firms allow their client-services staffers to apply for work arrangements with such non-traditional parameters as a four-day week, working from home, or not working for portions of the year. Read more at: http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/11785171?f  .

The Case for MBAs in the Nonprofit Sector. More and more nonprofits are realizing that they may need to pay a higher salary or offer a signing bonus to secure MBA talent. Review the success that two organizations have found in hiring MBAs, some of the challenges associated with hiring candidates with MBAs, and some suggestions for overcoming those challenges at: http://www.cgcareers.org/knowledgecenter/article/1070 .

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

How to Work with Search Firms in your Job Search. Recruiters work to satisfy the needs of the employer. Review tips to help you be the most attractive candidate at: http://www.pohly.com/how2.html .

Improve Your Memory - Developing Your Ability to Remember. Whether it's remembering key statistics during a negotiation, or quoting a precedent-setting action when making a decision, or impressing clients with your knowledge of their product lines - your ability to remember is a major advantage. People with good memories are often seen as knowledgeable, smart, competent, and dependable. Review techniques you can use to develop your own ability to remember information, and then recall it when and where you need it, at: http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newISS_95.htm .

When Bad Employers Happen to Good People. The secret to getting your career back on track after working for a notorious employer is to explain your tenure at the sullied organization honestly and diplomatically. d\Don't let your embarrassment about the company's fate cause you to play down your achievements there. Focus on what you did, the results that were achieved, and how that experience has prepared you well for the position for which you are interviewing. Read more at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/21/AR2008062100603.html .

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CAREER RESOURCES

Career Resource Center. The OCM Career Resource Center (career library) is available for career related research. Check here for more information including location and hours.

Telephone Interviews: Students can reserve an OCM interview room for career-related telephone calls on a first come first served basis. Check here for more information including the procedure to reserve a room.

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NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY

MBA Business Cards. The OCM encourages students to use business cards for networking purposes with corporate employers and alumni. Card ordering information is available on the OCM website at: http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/career/ft/forms.html  . It is preferable to place your order online as soon as possible. However, a representative from University Printing will be outside the OCM - 4570 VMH on Wednesday, September 3rd, from 10am to 1pm, to answer your questions, take your order (bring a printout of your information), and accept payment.

MBA CareerQuest 2008. 7th Annual DC Graduate Business School Coalition Job & Internship Fair, Friday, September 26th, 10am - 3pm, Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, UMCP. Career Quest is a Mid-Atlantic area Graduate Business Career Fair co-sponsored by the Business School Coalition members: American University, George Washington University, Georgetown University, George Mason School of Management, Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School, Wake Forest University, Drexel, Darden, Virginia Commonwealth University, and the Robert H. Smith School of Business / University of Maryland. The career fair is open to all full time, part time, and Masters alumni of the partner schools. Student registration deadline is September 24th. Visit the website at: https://careerquest-cfm.symplicity.com/students . The password for registration is: HireMeToday (case sensitive). You need to use this password to access the registration page. Once registered, your account login information will be sent within 48 hours.

Los Angeles Career Forum, September 26th (Friday) & 27th (Saturday), Renaissance Hollywood Hotel, Hollywood CA. This is an opportunity to meet and interview with the world's top global 50 companies, recruiting specifically for Japanese-English bilinguals. For more information: http://www.careerforum.net/event/la/index.asp?lang=E  .

Boston Career Forum, October 31st (Friday), November 1st (Saturday) & November 2nd (Sunday), Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, MA. The world's largest Japanese-English bilingual job fair. For more information: http://www.careerforum.net/event/bos/index.asp?lang=E .

RHS MBA Virtual Meeting Room: Join the group for near real-time information exchange as it relates to career/job search strategies for students who have completed or are pursuing their MBA at the Smith School of Business. Through a combination of chats, discussion boards, events calendar, contact member list, and other resources, it is our hope that Smith MBAs will stay connected and be more informed/prepared for future career opportunities. Point your browser to: http://groups.msn.com.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR (* new)

36th Annual ALPFA National Convention, August 10th - 14th, JW Marriott Resort, Phoenix, AZ. The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting's Conference is expected to be the ultimate Latino professional event. Network with Fortune 100 Companies, accounting, finance, IT professionals, and students from across the United States. For more information: http://alpfa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageID=106 .

Women Job Fair, Tuesday, August 12th, 10am - 3pm, Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel, New York City, NY. For more information: http://www.womenjobfairs.com/viewEvent.asp?eid=176 .

National Society for Hispanic Professionals - Washington DC Bilingual Professional Job Fair, Thursday, August 21st, 10am - 3pm, The Trinity Center, Trinity College, Washington, DC. For more information: http://www.nshp.org/jobfair/event/3801 .

Monster Job Fair, Friday, August 22nd, 11am - 2pm, Crowne Plaza Tysons Corner, Mclean, VA. For more information: http://www.nationalcareerfairs.com/monster/job_fairs/details/VA/Tysons_Corner/August/22/2008  .

JobExpo Job Fair, Tuesday, August 26th, 10am - 3pm, Holiday Inn Cromwell Bridge Road, Towson, MD. For more information: http://www.jobexpo.com/JobSeeker/viewEvent.asp?eid=1140  .

JobExpo Job Fair, Wednesday, August 27th, 10am - 3pm, Tysons Corner Marriot, Vienna, VA. For more information: http://www.jobexpo.com/JobSeeker/viewEvent.asp?eid=1145 .

National Black MBA Association 30th Conference & Exposition, September 17th – 20th, Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC. Join more than 10,000 professionals, industry experts, recruiters, community leaders, and students at the nation’s largest development, recruiting and networking event for black professionals. Career Fair - Thursday & Friday, September 18th and 19th. For more information: http://www.nbmbaa.org/conference.cfm  .

*EmploymentGuide Job Fair, Wednesday, September 17th, 10am - 2pm, Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD. For more information: http://www.employmentguide.com/jobfairdetails.html?JobfairID=2556  .

*Central Maryland Career Fair, Friday, September 19th, 10am - 3pm, Prince George's Stadium, Bowie, MD. For more information: http://www.baysox.com/career  .

*Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference CBCF Diversity Job Fair, September 25 - 27, Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC. For more information: http://www.psijobfair.com/washingtondc_09252008.aspx

MBA CareerQuest 2008. 7th Annual DC Graduate Business School Coalition Job & Internship Fair, Friday, September 26th, 10am - 3pm, Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, UMCP. Career Quest is a Mid-Atlantic area Graduate Business Career Fair co-sponsored by the Business School Coalition members: American University, George Washington University, Georgetown University, George Mason School of Management, Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School, Wake Forest University, Drexel, Darden, Virginia Commonwealth University, and the Robert H. Smith School of Business / University of Maryland. The career fair is open to all full time, part time, and Masters alumni of the partner schools. Student registration deadline is September 24th. Visit the website at: https://careerquest-cfm.symplicity.com/students . The password for registration is: HireMeToday (case sensitive). You need to use this password to access the registration page. Once registered, your account login information will be sent within 48 hours.

*BioCapital Career Fai, Tuesday, September 30th, 11am - 4pm, Marriott Hotel, Bethesda, MD. For more information: http://careers.biospace.com/Jobs/Public/CareerReceptionDetails.aspx?RECEPTION_ID=153 .

National Society of Hispanic MBAs 19th Annual Conference and Career Expo, October 9th - 11th, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA. Join thousands of Hispanic MBA students and professionals looking for career opportunities, professional development, and networking events. For more information: http://www.nshmba.org/conference  .

National Association of Women MBAs Conference and Career Fair, October 24 - 25th, Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center, Stamford, CT. The 2007 Conference (at the Robert H. Smith School of Business) was a great success, with attendance more than doubling from the prior year. The 2008 Conference will continue to build upon this success and we expect to have over 2000 top Women MBAs attend the event. Registration opens in June. For more information: http://nawmba.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=2008ConferencePage  .

The International MBA/Masters Recruiting Forum, October 30th - November 1st, Caribe Royale Resort Suites, Orlando, FL. The Forum features global companies that pre-select students for private interviews for opportunities in students' home countries or other countries where they are authorized to work, as well as U.S.-based opportunities. Only students who are selected for, and accept at least one pre-scheduled interview with a participating company may attend the Forum. For more information: http://www.globalhrprograms.com/imba/international.html .

11th Annual Reaching Out LGBT MBA Conference, October 30 - November 2nd, Washington, DC. The world's premier conference for LGBT students earning their MBA. The Conference promotes the education, visibility, and networking capabilities of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender business leaders in the United States and around the globe. It provides a forum for students, recent alumni and business leaders to share information, build networks and promote cooperation. For more information: http://www.reachingoutmba.org/sf07/home.shtml. 

16th Annual Net Impact Conference - The Sustainable Advantage: Creating Social and Environmental Value, November 13th - 15th, Philadelphia, PA. More than 1,800 graduate business students and professionals will come together to discuss how businesses and organizations can effectively address social and environmental challenges of the 21st century. The 2008 Net Impact Career Expo will take place on the Wharton Campus on Friday, November 14th, from 12 - 6pm. For registration and more information: http://www.netimpact.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=2029 .

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