NCA Career News: Startup recruiting panel, career ambassador application deadline + more

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SPOTLIGHT

Become an NCA Career Ambassador
Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 26 | Undergraduate First-Year Students, Sophomores, Juniors
Apply to join the NCA team as a Career Ambassador for the 2017-18 academic year. The Career Ambassador program serves as a bridge between NCA and the Northwestern student population to increase students’ awareness of and engagement with NCA’s services and events. This is a paid position at $10/hr, and can be work-study or non-work-study. Exact hours may vary. Apply in CareerCat (Search Job ID 140042) >>

Startup Recruiting Panel
Tuesday, April 25 | 4-5 p.m. | NCA’s Main Office (620 Lincoln St., Evanston) | All Students
Hear from a panel of recruiters from different startups as they discuss what they look for in potential hires so you can stand out in the application process.
RSVP by April 24 in CareerCat (Events > Workshops) >>
Tell Us About Yourself: Using Your Story to Drive Your Career
Wednesday, April 26 | 5-6 p.m. | Norris, Arch Room | All Students
Want to stand out from other candidates in the job search process? This interactive workshop focuses on the classic interview question, “tell me about yourself” and how to tell your unique story and stand out to employers. Learn more + RSVP in CareerCat (Events > Workshops) >>

PROGRAMS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Introducing NCA’s new Career Adviser to Doctoral Students
NCA welcomes Elysse Longiotti, assistant director and career adviser to doctoral students, to the career advising team. Elysse provides individual career advising and programming to doctoral students enrolled in TGS academic programs on both the Evanston and Chicago campuses and works closely with academic departments, TGS administrators, and graduate student groups to build and develop services and programs tailored to the TGS student population. Elysse will be holding advising hours in Evanston beginning April 26. She will be on the Chicago campus every Tuesday from 12-5 p.m. beginning May 2.
Schedule an appointment with Elysse on either campus in CareerCat | Learn more about Elysse

Advanced Degree Consulting Career Trek
Apply by Sunday, April 23 | Trek: Friday, May 5 | 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (exclusive of travel time to/from the city) | PhD students interested in consulting with a graduation date of June 2018 or later
Explore the field of consulting through an advanced degree lens with visits to the Chicago offices of both McKinsey and Boston Consulting Group. Learn more about different roles within management consulting, the recruiting process, and connect with industry professionals. Space is limited; applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all spaces are filled.
Apply in CareerCat (Search Job ID 140445) >>

Graduate Students: Is Your LinkedIn Profile Ready?
Thursday, April 27 | Tech M120 (2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston) | 4-5 p.m. | All Graduate Students
Learn about LinkedIn, including how to optimize your profile and network effectively, and get a free professional photo at this session specifically for graduate students.
RSVP in CareerCat (Events > Workshops) >>

Alumni Mock Interview Night
Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 4 | Program: Tuesday, May 9 | Slots between 4:15-6:30 p.m. | NCA Interview Center (630 Lincoln) | Undergraduate Students
Practice your interview skills in a one-on-one general or industry-specific interview with a Northwestern alum. Interview slots are approximately 45 minutes in length. Co-sponsored by NCA and the NAA. Search Job IDs in CareerCat and submit your resume to sign up for one of the following industries (first-come, first-served):

Career Development Fund 2016-17 Application Close Date
The last date to submit applications to the Career Development Fund for the 2016-2017 academic year is May 11, 2017. Applications will be accepted and reviewed weekly until that date. The Career Development Fund is coordinated by NCA and provides funding to support or supplement the career development needs of undergraduate students with financial need. Learn more >>

EMPLOYER ACTIVITY

On-Campus Information Sessions
Check the time and location in CareerCat (Events > Information Sessions) the day of the session, as they are subject to change.
Monday, April 24
Disney Animation | All Students | Details + RSVP in CareerCat (Events > Information Sessions) >>

Important note about finance recruiting events: Bulge bracket and boutique investment banks will be on campus this spring for information sessions, coffee chats, workshops, and other engagement opportunities. If you are interested in learning more about these firms, their available roles, and recruiting processes, we would encourage you to attend these events; these firms will not be hosting recruiting events on campus this fall. See more sessions this spring in CareerCat (Events > Information Sessions).

Tuesday, April 25
J.P. Morgan | Undergraduate Students | Details + RSVP in CareerCat (Events > Information Sessions) >>

Wednesday, April 26
Lazard Freres & Co. | Sophomores | Details + RSVP in CareerCat (Events > Information Sessions) >>

Thursday, April 27
Jump Trading (Coffee Chats) | Sophomores & Juniors | Details + RSVP in CareerCat (Events > Information Sessions) >>
Sample of Job/Internship Opportunities in CareerCat

Follett Corporation (educational products, services and technology) | eCommerce Specialist (Full-Time) | Deadline: May 14 | CareerCat Job ID 140600
Chicago Literacy Alliance | Development Intern | Deadline: May 26 | CareerCat Job ID 140546
Procured Health | Medical Device Research Intern | Deadline: June 10 | CareerCat Job ID 140583

Looking for more jobs/internships in a range of career fields? Log into CareerCat to select, update or add to your list of career interests to get tailored emails about opportunities >>
Follow @JobsforCats for frequent job/internship Tweets >>

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Voices of Experience Alumni Panel Discussions: Opportunities to Study & Work Abroad – Fellowships & Fulbrights (Hosted by The Forum for Languages and Cultures in the Buffett Institute)

Research & Teaching Assistantships Abroad – Humanities & Performing Arts
Monday, April 24 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Kresge Centennial Hall Room 1515 (1880 Campus Drive, Evanston) | All Undergraduate Students | Pizza & Pop Provided | RSVP >>
Fulbright Research & Teaching Assistantship – From Albania to Zambia
Thursday, May 4 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Kresge Centennial Hall Room 1515 (1880 Campus Drive, Evanston) | All Undergraduate Students | Pizza & Pop Provided | RSVP >>

Hospitality Hires Chicago
Friday, April 28 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Palmer House (17 E. Monroe St., Chicago, IL) | All Students
Interested in working in hospitality and tourism? Join this event to meet 50 companies in the industry—primarily hotels as well as some restaurant, retail, and miscellaneous hospitality-related businesses. Full- and part-time positions include everything from assistant general manager and sales manager to customer service representative and administrative assistant.
Summer Venture in Management Program (sponsored by Harvard Business School)
Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 3 | Program: June 17-23 | Harvard Business School, Boston, MA | Rising Seniors
SVMP is a one-week residential educational program for rising college seniors (who have completed their junior year by June 2017) designed to increase diversity and opportunity in business education. Participants are members of groups typically underrepresented in business schools and corporate America. HBS covers all program costs and, if needed, travel costs. Learn more about the program and criteria >>

Explore Leadership Opportunities in English Language Programs
Application Deadline: Friday, April 28 | 5 p.m. | International PhD Students

The Summer Graduate Assistantship in the International Summer Institute | Apply >>
English Development through Guided Exploration (EDGE) Program | Apply >>