Have an idea for a beauty startup? Be sure to check out the new accelerator program funded by beauty company Sephora. They will be awarding start up funds to 10 lucky companies as well as host events to network with industry experts.
Winners are announced in March, so be sure to apply now!
http://fashionista.com/2016/01/sephora-accelerate
Check out the article below describing a recent study that shows that the millennials respond to visual and video marketing more so than the traditional methods; platforms such as Instagram and Snapchat prove to the best way to reach these consumers.
Below is a very interesting article about when teamwork doesn’t work for women in academia. The article shows that women who collaborate on research with men get less credit not only than their male counterparts, but also than when women try to publish solo. This is a perplexing finding as research is usually collaborative in nature.
College students, recruiting has begun! Have you started practicing interview questions with friends? Below is a great list of questions to practice on friends, family, and colleagues.
https://collegegrad.com/jobsearch/mastering-the-interview/fifty-standard-interview-questions
Remember to answer each interview question using the STAR method using examples from your background and experience. Talk about a Situation or Task (S-T), the Action you took (A) and the Results achieved (R). This will help you stand out from the crowd as your experiences are unique to you!
Stress! Most people see stress as a horrible part of our lives! According to recent studies, it is the view that stress is bad thing that is causing you more harm.
Psychologist Kelly McGonigal, in her TED Talk, urges us to see stress as a positive, and introduces us to an unsung mechanism for stress reduction: reaching out to others.
If you are searching for new opportunities and are having a hard time figuring out where to start, take a stab at the below activity:
1. Find 5 companies/employers in your field that are interesting to you
2. Print out the job description and write down five likes and dislikes for each position
3. Search for two people’s contact info from the above jobs you listed. Go on LinkedIn and try to connect, try reaching out to alumnae from your undergraduate university, tap into your network to see if anyone has a friend of a friend who works where you want to.
The above activity should help you refine your search and start pointing you in the right direction.
The 2015 Wells Fargo Women in the Financial Services Forum
Deadline to Apply: Sunday, August 30, 2015 @ 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
http://myfuture.wf.com/pr-pre-ug-wf
This forum is designed for candidates in any major that are interested in exploring a career in business and learning about the variety of opportunities within the financial services industry. Open to women who are currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in any major and are in their junior year with a graduation date of either December, 2016 or May/June, 2017. All travel expenses will be paid by Wells Fargo.
Wanted to share some great opportunities for college students – please take a look:
SEO Career EDGE Professional Development & Internship Program for Undergraduates
Deadlines to Apply: October 1, November 1, December 1, January 1, February 1, and March 1 (based on field of interest).
http://seocareer.org/for-applicants/apply-now/
SEO Career EDGE is a professional development program targeting talented Black, Hispanic, and Native American undergrads and pre-law school candidates. SEO Career EDGE provides the Education, Growth and Experience needed to gain a competitive advantage and launch your career.
Participants receive free career prep resources, training, and coaching to land a summer internship and, ultimately, to secure a full-time job offer in business, technology, or law.
INROADS Internship
Deadline to Apply: Accepts applications year round. Recommend undergraduates to submit online internship application by April.
The Mission of INROADS is to develop and place talented underserved youth in business and industry, and prepare them for corporate and community leadership.
Qualifications
Going to a networking event in the near future? Do you have a prepared elevator pitch? If not, take a look at some of the below links to help you prepare:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2013/02/04/the-perfect-elevator-pitch-to-land-a-job/
http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/3520-elevator-pitch-items.html
A great elevator pitch should be about 30 seconds and help 1) introduce yourself 2) describe your current career 3) state what new opportunities you are looking for. It’s best to practice, practice, practice this 30 second pitch. It’s also ideal to have some kind of hook as well in order ensure you capture the interest you are speaking with.
Thinking about applying to an MBA in the next couple of years? Check out the below link for a great resource. The Riordan Programs will help you not only study for the GMAT but also assist you with figuring out your application strategy.
I personally got a lot out of the program from application and financial aid help to networking with other Los Angeles based industry professionals.
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