Smith@Work

Welcome to Smith@Work, a monthly resource developed exclusively for Smith alumni. In Smith@Work, you’ll find advice for common career issues, briefings on the latest research, video interviews with faculty on hot topics in the business world, and news and event information.

Lifelong Learning
	In need of a good read? Check out the Smith School's 8th Annual Top 10 Summer Reading List for Business Leaders.
	Wondering how to keep investors feeling involved in a company merger? Try conference calls. They allow managers to provide more information and directly address investors’ questions and concerns.
	Courts have a tool to fight executive compensation, but rarely use it. Find out why.
	Thinking about your next entrepreneurial venture? Steve Case has some advice for budding entrepreneurs.
Boost Your Career
	Does your self-confidence come off as arrogance in an interview? Here’s how to tell.
	Dealing with setbacks at work? Learn how to bounce back quickly.
	How much time are you spending developing your personal brand? Here are some tips on what you need to do to make you personal brand the best it can be.
	For more career insights, check out other Career Coach columns written by Smith School faculty and staff.
News
	Congratulations to Stephanie Rubin '04, our winner of the iPad contest! Visit the redesigned SmithConnector website for information on how to stay connected.
	Congratulations Smith School Class of 2011!
	Your fellow alumni want to hear from you! Log onto SmithConnector and send us your class notes to be included in the upcoming edition of Smith Business Magazine.
	Follow Dean Anand on Twitter.
	Check out the Smith Store for all your Smith School gear.
Events
	Featured event:
	Young Alumni brunch at Beacon Bar & Grill Sunday, June 26 from noon to 2 p.m. Join your fellow Smith School Young Alumni for a Sunday fun day brunch at Beacon Bar & Grill in Washington, D.C. Voted one of the top 50 best brunches in the U.S., Beacon's champagne brunch offers a big lineup of food and beverages that's sure to please! Space is limited and advanced registration is required, so visit SmithConnector to register. Attendees will be responsible for the cost of their brunch. For questions, please contact Bridget Chase at 401-305-9459 or e-mail at bchase@rhsmith.umd.edu.
	More events:
	Saturday, June 18 @ 6 p.m. – Orange County Alumni Club Wine Tasting
	Thursday, June 23 @ 5 p.m. – Terps on the Hill
	Thursday, July 28 @ 5 p.m. – Networking Happy Hour at Mad Hatter
	Friday, August 19 @ 5:30 p.m. – Alumni Night at the Nationals

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