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The application period for fall 2008's Consulting and ID/Public Sector TREKs has been re-opened. The new application deadline is Sunday, April 20 at 11:59 pm:
 
Consulting TREK
Chicago · September 24-26, 2008

Apply for the Consulting TREK


ID & Public Sector TREK
Washington, DC · October 1-3, 2008

Apply for the ID & Public Sector TREK


What are TREKs?
TREKs are student-led trips that provide an opportunity for current Thunderbirds to increase their understanding in specific industry or functional areas while networking with executives in top companies. Hotel and airfare costs for TREK excursions are paid for by the CMC. For more information, visit the CMC's TREK homepage.

Your New PCAs for Fall 2008

The applications received by the CMC for the next generation of Peer Career Advisors (PCAs) were the best yet. Thank you to all who applied!

The CMC is fortunate to have attracted another "Dream Team" of T-birds to mentor their fellow students through the career search. Here is your Fall 2008 PCA Team:


Peer Advisor Expertise Area
Christopher Corey Business Development, Marketing, Consumer Products
Fares Ezzidden Financial Services, Capital Markets, Non-US Employers
Beth Howell HR and OD, Career Switchers, Self-Assessment
Ravi Kaushik Consulting, Technology Industry, International Student Liaison
Matt Keller Consulting, Networking, Business Communication
Pamela Lin Career Switchers, Pro-Active Job Search Strategies, Professionalism
Alberto Sanchez-Perojo ID, Government, Non-Profit, HR Careers
Molly Vannucci Finance, Financial Services, Interview Preparation
Jacob Warburton Marketing, Networking, Business Communication

Contact and scheduling information for the fall PCA team will be provided in August. For career-related questions over the summer, the CMC office is fully staffed and ready to help you.


Peer Career Advising homepage
National Career Fairs Fall 2008
Here are a few of the national career events happening in fall 2008. Mark your calendars and plan to attend at least one:

29th Annual NBMBAA Conference
Sep 17-20
Washington, DC

Los Angeles Career Forum
For all bilingual Japanese and English speakers Sep 26-27
Los Angeles, CA

16th Annual AMA (American Marketing Association) Frontiers in Service Conference
Oct 2-5
Washington, DC

18th Annual NSHMBA Conference
(Last year Thunderbird took over 200 students, plan to attend!)
Oct 9-11
Atlanta, GA

Direct Marketing Association Conference
Oct 11-16
Los Vegas, NV

Thunderbird Fall Career Week
Oct 20-24
Thunderbird campus, Glendale, AZ

NAWMBA (National Association of Women MBAs) Conference
Oct 24-25
Stamford, CT

Reaching Out Conference
Oct 30 - Nov 2
Washington, DC

International MBA / Masters Recruiting Forum (Formerly Global MBA)
For any international student or dual citizen
Oct 30 - Nov 1
Orlando, FL

Boston Career Forum
For all bilingual Japanese and English speakers
Oct 31 - Nov 2
Boston, MA

German MBA Conference
For MBAs fluent in German
Nov 21-23
Philadelphia, PA

Marriott School Economic Self Reliance Conference
Nov 6-7
Salt Lake City, UT

Net Impact Conference
Nov 13-15
Philadelphia, PA

Thunderbird Sustainable Innovation Summit
Nov 20-22
Thunderbird Campus


Click on the name of each event for registration information. Representatives from Thunderbird will be in attendance to assist students at the NSHMBA, NBMBAA, Net Impact and International MBA / Master's Conference. More information on these events to come.

Job of the Week

Link to organization websiteThe job of the week for April 18 is # 14766, Finance Manager, Business Process Excellence with Las Vegas Sands Corp. This position is located in Macau, the "Las Vegas of the East." Fluency in Mandarin or Cantonese is preferred, but not required.

For a full selection of career resources, visit the CMC homepage on MTB

 

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Thunderbird Career Management Center

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