Following are descriptions of some of the most prominent recruiting events that UB students are eligible to attend. Read the descriptions carefully to determine your eligibility in terms of degree required, country work authorizations, etc.
You may register for most of the events free on the web; however, you will be responsible for any necessary travel arrangements. Many events require you to register up to 6 months or more ahead of time, so observe the deadlines and register early!
The Summer Finance Institute provides MS Finance students the opportunity to work alongside experienced finance executives in a small group setting. Over the four-week program, participants will increase their skill set by working on real-world finance projects with corporate executives. Students will also be able to participate in industry and professional development workshops that are crucial for the upcoming job search.
Participating companies include Citi, TD Bank, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, HSBC and MasterCard
Keynote speakers from HSBC and Lockheed Martin
Pre-register in the Graduate Programs Office, 203 Alfiero
Student registration begins May 1. Register early in order to ensure employers have an opportunity to view your résumé. Space is limited
September 10 - 14, 2013
Houston, Texas
Annual conference in September/October featuring two-day career fair where 100’s of major Fortune 500 firms network with and recruit top MBA candidates. Students are strongly advised to register during the "Early Bird" months of April and May, as room space is always limited
The Pre-Seed Workshop is designed to help entrepreneurs determine the commercial merit of an idea and - for those ideas that do have commercial merit - organize the idea to move forward. Bring an idea from concept to concrete plan - in just two days.
With expert opinions, investor panels, and a fast-paced team setting, the Pre-Seed Workshop is a risk-free arena you can utilize to test the marketability of your research in the life sciences, energy, or technology sectors.
Engage with women business leaders about their personal journeys and the lessons they've learned along the way. Explore a roadmap of opportunities to build your skills and explore your options. Get exclusive access to Fortune 100 employers at our career expo. Make the trip more valuable by expanding your network and building relationships with MBA colleagues and companies. Hear about the critical success factors for your first job as an MBA graduate. Deepen the connections you made at last year’s conference
Student registration begins May 1. Register early in order to ensure employers have an opportunity to view your résumé. Space is limited
September 10 - 14, 2013
Houston, Texas
Annual conference in September/October featuring two-day career fair where 100’s of major Fortune 500 firms network with and recruit top MBA candidates. Students are strongly advised to register during the "Early Bird" months of April and May, as room space is always limited
Join the National Association of Asian MBAs, professionals and executives in the largest professional development, recruiting and networking event ever staged for the community. NAAMBA’s Leadership Conference will comprise of a comprehensive forum of events including presentations from acclaimed keynote speakers, expert panel discussions, workshops and networking sessions. NAAMBA’s career expo offers an unparalleled opportunity for leading companies to connect with the nation’s best Asian American talent
The National Society of Hispanic MBAs sponsors this job fair and interview event during their annual conference in late September or early October. While the event targets Hispanics exclusively, participation is open to both members and non-members of the NSH. Also open to undergraduates
Alfiero Center - first floor atrium, UB North Campus
Get involved. Consider becoming a student leader. Come meet the School of Management clubs, see which club(s) you should join and meet current members. Club involvement is a great résumé builder
Annual conference in September/October featuring two-day career fair where 100’s of major Fortune 500 firms network with and recruit top MBA candidates. Students are strongly advised to register during the "Early Bird" months of April and May, as room space is always limited
Join the National Association of Asian MBAs, professionals and executives in the largest professional development, recruiting and networking event ever staged for the community. NAAMBA’s Leadership Conference will comprise of a comprehensive forum of events including presentations from acclaimed keynote speakers, expert panel discussions, workshops and networking sessions. NAAMBA’s career expo offers an unparalleled opportunity for leading companies to connect with the nation’s best Asian American talent
Meet the Professionals Night Recommended
September 18
Center for Tomorrow, UB North Campus
This student-organized event brings together professionals from accounting and internal audit fields. Accounting students are strongly encouraged to attend. The event is open to all students
Co-hosted by the student chapters of Beta Alpha Psi (National accounting fraternity) and the UB Accounting Association
Firms that typically attend include the big 4 (Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers) and Becker CPA, Bonadio Group, Brock Schechter & Polakoff, Chiampou Travis Besaw & Kershner, Bannible & McKee, DCAA - Defense Contract Audit Agency, Dopkins & Co., Eisner, FBI, Freed Maxick Battaglia, Friedman, Gaines Kriner Elliott, Lumsden & McCormick, M&T Bank, Marks Paneth & Shron, Robert Half International, Schunk Wilson & Company, Tax Technologies, and Tronconi Segarra & Associates.
This inter-active weekly program invites guest speakers from a variety of professional backgrounds to come and share their expertise on topics that include: exploring unique career path opportunities within the field of Management, tips and strategies to succeeding in the workplace and how to find the right fit and land the ideal internship or job. Don’t miss out this opportunity to meet professionals who will share their expertise and experiences within the world of management. The program is designed to provide students with the ability to gain insight on different career paths available within a changing business arena, as well as, the opportunity to network with fellow upper-level business students, working professionals, and UB alumnus in the field.
Recommended for anyone interested in supply chains or operations management
September 29 - October 1
Orlando, Florida
Become an APICS member first, then register before July 31 or with colleagues to save big on registration. APICS members, students, academics, and more receive special registration rates. Attend educational sessions, plant tours, network with exhibitors, and visit the center for services such as résumé critiques, networking sessions, and on-site job searching
Only open to UB School of Management students and graduates. The Frank L. Ciminelli Family Career Resource Center (CRC) at the University at Buffalo School of Management invites you to our Annual Management Career Fair. Attend this event to identify potential internship or full time job opportunities, or even to make connections with professionals who can help you make career decisions
Professional business dress required. Don't forget to bring your résumés
Check our guide on how to make the most of your career fair experience
UB Alumni Arena, Edward Wright Practice Facility, North Campus
This event is a MUST for School of Management students choosing Supply Chains and Operations Management, Information Assurance and Management Information Systems options and definitely for any 3/2 Engineering MBA students. All School of Management students are encouraged to attend. Don’t miss this event! UB Tech hosts recruiters seeking full-time, co-op and internship opportunities in a wide variety of disciplines including: Computer Science, Engineering, Physical and Life Sciences and many others. Last year, more than 1,000 UB students and alumni attended
The National Society of Hispanic MBAs sponsors this job fair and interview event during their annual conference in late September or early October. While the event targets Hispanics exclusively, participation is open to both members and non-members of the NSH. Also open to undergraduates
This inter-active weekly program invites guest speakers from a variety of professional backgrounds to come and share their expertise on topics that include: exploring unique career path opportunities within the field of Management, tips and strategies to succeeding in the workplace and how to find the right fit and land the ideal internship or job. Don’t miss out this opportunity to meet professionals who will share their expertise and experiences within the world of management. The program is designed to provide students with the ability to gain insight on different career paths available within a changing business arena, as well as, the opportunity to network with fellow upper-level business students, working professionals, and UB alumnus in the field.
Global Career Company's Recruitment Summits, Search and Selection Services, and Recruitment Campaigns are innovative solutions for companies looking to source high caliber individuals who possess that rare blend of international experience combined with regional understanding. They are an international recruitment consultancy that specializes in recruiting internationally-based candidates from Africa, Middle East, Asia Pacific and Central & Eastern Europe back into jobs within their home countries
Etiquette Dinner
Date and time: To be announced
Registration is required in Career Services, 259 Capen Hall
Learn proper etiquette for an interview that occurs while eating a meal
PricewaterhouseCoopers, 300 Madison Avenue, on the corner of Madison and 42nd street, New York, New York
The Frank L. Ciminelli Family Career Resource Center and the School of Management Alumni Association (SOMAA) co-host thisstudent/alumni networking event in New York City each January. Since it's inception, Network New York has consistently received rave reviews from both students and alumni. Space is limited, student registration will be required
Alfiero Center - first floor atrium, UB North Campus
Get involved. Consider becoming a student leader. Come meet the School of Management clubs, see which club(s) you should join and meet current members. Club involvement is a great résumé builder
APICS Career Roundtable
Date and time: To be announced
Canisius College's Grupp Fireside Lounge in their Student Center
Supply Chain Professionals share their career stories, information about their companies and their advice in small roundtable conversations
Mondays (February 4, March 4, April 15), 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Third Floor Atrium of Alfiero Center, North Campus
This inter-active monthly program invites guest speakers from a variety of professional backgrounds to come and share their expertise on topics that include: exploring unique career path opportunities within the field of management, tips and strategies to succeeding in the workplace and how to find the right fit and land the ideal internship or job. Don’t miss out this opportunity to meet professionals who will share their expertise and experiences within the world of management. The program is designed to provide students with the ability to gain insight on different career paths available within a changing business arena, as well as, the opportunity to network with fellow upper-level business students, working professionals, and UB alumni in the field.
Students who are seeking a summer internship or other employment opportunities in the non-profit industry or with a government agency are encouraged to attend
UB CareerFEST - The All Majors Job and Internship Fair Recommended
Date and time: To be announced
UB Alumni Arena, Triple Gym, UB North Campus
The job fair for all majors
It is open to all UB students, including business majors at the undergraduate and masters levels. Register on-site for free, dress professionally, and bring plenty of résumés. Click on the link above to see which employers attended last year's event
New Location: UB Center for Tomorrow, North Campus
This is an excellent networking opportunity, but not a recruiting event
The UB School of Management Frank L. Ciminelli Family Career Resource Center (CRC) is collaborating with the School of Management Alumni Association to provide networking opportunities for students and School of Management alumni in the Western New York area. Space is limited, student registration is required
Mondays (February 4, March 4, April 15), 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Third Floor Atrium of Alfiero Center, North Campus
This inter-active monthly program invites guest speakers from a variety of professional backgrounds to come and share their expertise on topics that include: exploring unique career path opportunities within the field of management, tips and strategies to succeeding in the workplace and how to find the right fit and land the ideal internship or job. Don’t miss out this opportunity to meet professionals who will share their expertise and experiences within the world of management. The program is designed to provide students with the ability to gain insight on different career paths available within a changing business arena, as well as, the opportunity to network with fellow upper-level business students, working professionals, and UB alumni in the field.
You are invited to experience a part of Wall Street, live and in person, at the University of Dayton and United Nations Global Compact R.I.S.E. (_R_edefining _I_nvestment _S_trategy_E_ducation) X Forum. This will be the tenth year for this first-of-its-kind, completely interactive event between leading students, faculty and Wall Street professionals.
April 2014
Summer Jobs Fair
Date and time: To be announced
UB Student Union Lobby, North Campus
Looking for a great summer job? Connect with dozens of employers looking to hire you
You are invited to experience a part of Wall Street, live and in person, at the University of Dayton and United Nations Global Compact R.I.S.E. (_R_edefining _I_nvestment _S_trategy_E_ducation) X Forum. This will be the tenth year for this first-of-its-kind, completely interactive event between leading students, faculty and Wall Street professionals.
Workshop: Using LinkedIn to Build Your Online Brand
Date and time: To be announced
212 Capen Hall, North Campus
LinkedIn, a professional social networking site, can be a powerful tool for networking and job searching. This workshop will give you the opportunity to actually create, update and explore the many facets and tools found on LinkedIn. It is suggested that you go to LinkedIn.com prior to the workshop and create an account. Register for this workshop as seating is limited to the first 20 students to register. Register in Bullseye.
Bert's Dining Hall, First Floor of Talbert Hall, North Campus
Don't know which fork, knife, or glass to use at a business dinner? Don't embarrass yourself and lose a chance at getting the job offer. Attend this informative program where you'll learn the correct way to handle yourself and the silverware too! Open to all students
You must pre-register and pre-pay at Career Services (259 Capen Hall). Registration information is coming soon
Mondays (February 4, March 4, April 15), 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Third Floor Atrium of Alfiero Center, North Campus
This inter-active monthly program invites guest speakers from a variety of professional backgrounds to come and share their expertise on topics that include: exploring unique career path opportunities within the field of management, tips and strategies to succeeding in the workplace and how to find the right fit and land the ideal internship or job. Don’t miss out this opportunity to meet professionals who will share their expertise and experiences within the world of management. The program is designed to provide students with the ability to gain insight on different career paths available within a changing business arena, as well as, the opportunity to network with fellow upper-level business students, working professionals, and UB alumni in the field.
Listings of Job Fairs and Events Everywhere – The following sites list information on many additional job fairs and career events being held throughout the year in various locations across the U.S.:
Career Fairs.com - Can search for career fairs by month, category or region
CFG, Inc. – Career Fairs for IT, MIS, and Engineering and Sales, Management and Business professionals
Search Career Fairs - A good career fair search engine from JOBWEB by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
Women for Hire Job Fairs: Some of America's leading companies will be recruiting experienced professionals and college seniors for a wide-range of positions in all fields at the upcoming Women For Hire events
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