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Program Description

The Sophomore Diversity Leadership Program was developed to attract high caliber talent to Citi in accordance with our Diversity Recruiting Mission Statement. The goal of the program is to provide students with a 10-week summer experience and an introduction to our Investment Banking and Sales & Trading businesses, while working with and being mentored by our business professionals. Successful Sophomore Analysts will be considered for our Diversity Scholars Program and for our Junior Summer Analyst Programs (placement will be based on personal interest and the needs of the firm). To learn more about Citi’s Diversity Scholars Program and our diversity partners, please visit:
http://oncampus.citi.com/about_us/our_culture/diversity/north_america.aspx.

Sophomore Diversity Leadership Program Structure:
10-Week Internship including:
• One week Citi orientation and training.
• One eight-week placement within Investment Banking or Sales & Trading.
• A formal summer review process including a mid-summer and a final summer evaluation.
• One week end-of-summer project and interviews for the Junior Summer Analyst Programs in Investment Banking, Sales & Trading and other Analyst programs of interest.

Qualifications:
• Attend a target university or be a member of one of Citi’s diversity partners. (Note MLT as your referring organization)
• Must be a sophomore pursuing a Baccalaureate Degree.
• Open to all disciplines and majors.
• GPA: 3.5 or above.
• Compensation: Competitive.
• Location(s): New York, NY.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship for
employment visa status. (This is a program for which we will not sponsor individuals for work authorization.)
• Rising junior with distinguished academic achievement and demonstrated leadership activities, interest in financial services or banking, high level of personal integrity and commitment to excellence, enthusiasm, energy and a strong desire to learn.

How To Apply:
To be considered for the Sophomore Diversity Leadership Program, you must apply through Citi’s website at www.oncampus.citi.comand select source code: Sophomore Diversity Leadership. You may need to register before you submit your application, cover letter and resume. Note MLT as your referring organization.

Candidates that do not apply through our website will not be considered for this program. Please note: If you are applying for the Sophomore
Diversity Leadership Program, we also encourage you to apply for the Diversity Scholars Program listed on our website. Deadline to apply for both programs is Friday, January 22, 2010.

$5,000 Credit Suisse Douglas L. Paul Scholarship & Internship for Sophomores


Scholarship Program Overview

■ $5,000 scholarship towards tuition and / or expenses
■ Opportunity to participate in Credit Suisse's 10-week rotational program
■ Mentoring by junior and senior professionals at Credit Suisse

Eligibility Requirements

Students must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credits per semester) at an accredited
four-year college and be a sophomore during the application process. Students with
strong academic achievement, majoring in any discipline(s), are encouraged to apply.

■ Demonstrate leadership and teamwork
■ Active community involvement
■ A cumulative minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
■ An interest in the financial services industry

Applications must include the following:

■ All official undergraduate transcripts
■ Current resume
■ Two essays (no more than 500 words each)
■ Completed application, including signature of applicant

To request an application please email ba.recruiting@credit-suisse.com

Completed applications must be received by November 27, 2009, for consideration

Selection Process
■ Applicants will be notified of interviews by mid-December 2009.
■ Winning scholars will be notified by mid-January 2010.




UBS - President's Summer Internship Program


Overview

The President’s Summer Internship Program is a 10-week intensive rotation through multiple business areas of UBS. At the
conclusion of the program you will understand how an Investment Bank operates enabling you to clearly identify where your
preferred areas of interest may lie. This experience will provide you with an unparalleled platform for your career in financial
services. Your exposure will include (but will not be limited to) the following divisions:

  • Office of the COO
  • Equities
  • Fixed Income
  • Operations
  • Global Technology
  • Investment Banking
  • Wealth Management
The President’s Summer Internship Program is available to sophomores who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, possess strong analytical skills and are enthusiastic about the financial services industry.
Details
  • Location: Stamford, CT
  • Dates: June thru August
  • Structure: Rotational across business and logistics areas
Introduction to UBS: Financial Markets Education, Presentation Skills, Excel Training
Senior Speaker Series, Networking Events, Community Service
“Apprentice Week”: End of summer project & case study presented to Senior Management
Eligibility Criteria
  • Currently enrolled as a Sophomore
  • Minimum 3.4 GPA
  • All majors welcome to apply! (via Resume and Essay submission)
Interested candidates should apply at www.ubs.com/graduates by Friday, January 8, 2010. Please enter job reference #
0376BR in the keyword field of the search page.

Selection Process
All candidates will be notified of their status by early April.
If you have any questions, please e-mail diversityrecruiting@ubs.com including in the subject line ‘The President’s Summer
Internship Program’.”
It starts with you: www.ubs.com/graduates


If you want to be a leader in this industry, who better to learn from than the women who are already driving our business? They've developed impressive careers, hold leadership positions and drive our business forward. And, their stories are quite inspirational.

We hold a series of Winning Women events to give you the chance to make connections that matter and see first-hand what it's like to work at J.P. Morgan.

It'll be a busy schedule. You'll attend interactive presentations, learn about our top-ranked internship programs and network with our senior women executives as well as our Analysts and Associates. You'll participate in various sessions to gain a realistic impression of the work we do and the women who inspire us.

Whether you're a sophomore or junior female undergraduate, or a first-year female MBA student, we have opportunities for you that can help launch your career in global finance:

  • For sophomore or junior female undergraduate students, we offer the Winning Women Leadership Events for students interested in a Summer Analyst position in the Investment Bank or Asset Management.
  • For first-year female MBA students, we offer the Winning Women MBA Leadership Forum for students interested in a Summer Associate position in the Investment Bank.

Aside from these events at our New York office, we also offer Winning Women events on campus. Visit our campus schedule to see when J.P. Morgan is on your campus.

Here's what several 2008 Winning Women participants had to say:

"Probably one of the best investment banking events for women around."
"It was informative and insightful and worked to break down some of the barriers women feel when entering the industry."

To get a sneak peek, watch the video of one of our Winning Women events on our Media Zone.

Find out more about deadlines and how to apply.


**An article posted on the Harvard Business Review Blog


A senior publishing executive at William Morris once told me how baffled she was when an aspiring literary agent asked her to be a mentor. She looked at me and said, "She's got to make me want to be her mentor. Isn't she supposed to do something for me?" The answer is a definitive yes.

A mentor can prove invaluable when it comes to providing insight into your organization, inside information about the politics of the place, or just some over-the-shoulder advice about who to work with and who to stay away from. Mentorship, however, is a two-way street — and you've got to figure out how to repay the favor and make the relationship work for both of you.

We're all busy. Like you, your mentors have competing demands on their time and resources. It's not hard for them to let mentorship fall by the wayside when they're closing a deal, bringing a new product to market or putting out the next fire with an important client. That's why you — as the mentee — have got to make your mentor's investment in you worth their time and energy.

Here are four ways you can provide value to your mentor:


  1. Send "TOUs" or thinking of yous. Share articles of interest or relevant news stories. Keep your mentor's projects and areas of influence on your radar so that you can weigh in periodically on thought-provoking topics. You can even set up Google alerts on her key clients to make sure you're the first to see breaking news — then pass it along and make sure she's "in the know" too.

  2. Provide insight into the rank and file of your organization. By definition, you are more junior (in terms of age or experience) than your mentor. Senior leaders often feel out of touch with the cubicle culture and lack meaningful interaction with the front lines of their organization. You may be able to share reactions of your peers to a new corporate policy or change in organizational structure. Giving your mentor feedback or insight into employee morale is a great way to give back.

  3. Help with extra-curricular activities. Perhaps your mentor does a lot of college recruiting for the firm or runs a leadership development program for women. Why not offer to accompany her on a recruiting trip, sift through resumes in advance or bring her ideas of guest speakers for the leadership program?

  4. Buy 'em lunch. At the very least, if you really struggle to find ways to add value, take your mentor to lunch or dinner. Even if your mentor tries to foot the bill, be firm and generous in your offer. Let your mentor know that you appreciate his help and it's your pleasure to be able to return the favor in some small way. A nice glass of wine or good steak goes a long way toward building good will.

A needs-based scholarship?
Absolutely.


We award them
to the people
we need.


J.P. Morgan Launching Leaders Undergraduate Scholarship
Apply by October 15, 2009


Roles in Investment Banking, Sales & Trading, Research and IB Risk
To build on our exceptional global reputation as a banking and business innovator, we’re
recruiting more top Black, Hispanic and Native American students. The J.P. Morgan Launching
Leaders Undergraduate Scholarship gives talented students the chance to launch their
careers in our investment bank with prestigious internships in our New York offices and
scholarships of up to $15,000 – money that goes directly to you.* This opportunity is open
to sophomores with any major who are interested in financial services. Find out more
and how to apply on our website. This is where you need to be.
* Amount varies. Visit our website for more details.

Click here to launch your career!

Time Can Spoil a First Impression
The Call Entrepreneurs Dread

“Hi, my name is Tom Matthews. Bob Smith suggested we meet. Is there any time in the
next six weeks we could get together for lunch?”
“Can we have lunch, just to get to know each other better?”
You have no idea how much busy entrepreneurs hate to hear these words. Despite
knowing that the meeting almost certainly is a waste of time, common courtesy to the
caller and “Bob Smith” means the entrepreneur has little choice but to squeeze something
else into his eighty hour work week, meaning that work, family or charitable duties must
suffer.

Finally, it’s the day of the meeting. Thankfully, the entrepreneur’s assistant has managed
to convert the lunch to a short meeting.
“Nice to meet you.”
“Nice to meet you.”
“So how do you know Bob?”
“We met a few weeks ago, and your name came up.”
Another ten minutes are wasted on empty pleasantries, like the weather and the latest
sports scores. Finally the moment comes.
“So what can I do to help?”
“Well, I’m not sure. I’m just trying to network with as many people as possible. I’m
thinking about changing careers.” (Heavy sigh from the entrepreneur.)
“So what kind of job would interest you?”
“Well, I’m not sure. Something that’s really exciting and pays well. I’m really open to
anything.” (Another heavy sigh.)

Then, if you are really unlucky, the guest begins to recount, in agonizing detail, his life
story. This takes another fifteen minutes. Time moves slowly. Very slowly. Finally, the
meeting is over. Another half hour wasted.
What’s wrong with this picture?
So what went wrong? Is the entrepreneur unsociable? Selfish? No, not at all. Even the
most charitable person wants to know – what’s in it for me? Even if “what’s in it for me”
is the joy of helping someone else.

Basically, as an entrepreneur with a family and obligations to my community and church,
every minute of every day is already taken. That means there’s an opportunity cost for
every new task accepted. If you waste my time because you haven’t thought about your
own goals, you are telling me that, at best, you are naïve; at worst, self absorbed. Not
exactly the best first impression.

It is a waste of time to use personal interviews to learn about an industry or decide what
you should do with your life. A stranger or casual acquaintance doesn’t know you well
enough to give you personal career advice and general career advice isn’t very valuable.
If you want to learn more about an industry, it’s more efficient and effective to read about
the industry first and then interview front line workers—not bother a CEO with general
questions.

Save interviews and interactions with busy entrepreneurs until you know exactly what
you need. Someone who can help you naturally becomes your mentor, so make it as easy
as possible for them to help by having a specific request.

But, But, But……
“But don’t entrepreneurs want to make new friends?” Sure, but at their own choosing,
not as a social obligation because it’s rude to refuse to see you. Sometimes random
meetings do lead to long lasting friendships, but the odds are against it.

“But I just need someone to listen to me.” Sorry, that’s not an entrepreneur’s
responsibility. That’s the job of a spouse, friend or counselor.

“But I need to learn more about your industry.” Fine. Read a book. I’ll even send you a
list of books by e-mail. Surf the internet. Talk to salespeople and operators. I can’t tell
you enough about my industry in thirty minutes to do you much good. You need to do
hours and hours of reading to even scratch the surface.

“But I’d like to meet influential people.” So would I. That doesn’t mean they want to
meet me.

“But I’m really talented and wonderful.” I’m sure you are. Now do something to prove
it. Like doing your homework before you burden busy people with meaningless
interviews.

It’s Not about You
“Can you introduce me to Michael Dell? I’d like to ask him some questions about the
computer industry.”

Amazingly enough, just last year an incoming student made this request. He never
stopped to ask whether Michael Dell would have any interest in meeting him. Or what
Michael would have to push aside to make time for such a meeting. He never stopped to
consider how much personal capital it would take me to set up such a meeting or what the
cost would be to me if he wasted Michael’s time.

The first rule of “networking”—by the way, I hate that word – is that you must put
yourself in the shoes of the other person. Why would they want to meet you? How can
they help with the least possible expenditure of time or effort? How can you make such
an encounter enjoyable for the other person?

If you cannot recast your idea of networking: “Here’s what I need;” into one of humble
service: “I’ve got something to give to the world, and with just a little help from you I
can make my dream a reality;” you shouldn’t expect to get far. Bottom line: You cannot
expect the world to revolve around you and what you need.

Some Suggestions
The suggestions below will help you get the most out of personal interviews:

1. Do your personal soul searching and industry homework first.
Take a personal inventory. Take aptitude tests. Ask those who know you well what
you do better than most. Do whatever it takes to narrow your search to a few
industries. Read about these industries and the leading companies and people.
Personal interviews with teachers, entrepreneurs and executives should not be used to
narrow your search or learn about jobs or industries. A stranger or casual acquaintance
doesn’t know you well enough to map out your career. This is a very inefficient use of
a busy person’s time.

2. Be specific about what you need. Make sure the other person understands how a
little effort on their part can make a big difference in your life.

Be clear about what you want. People are more likely to help you if they understand
what you need, why it matters and how they can help with a minimum of time and
effort. If you can’t explain this in a few sentences, you don’t need a meeting.

3. Always put yourself in the other person’s shoes.
Whenever you contact anyone, stop and put yourself in their shoes. Why would they
want to talk with you? How can you make it easy on them? How can you demonstrate
that talking with you would be entertaining or educational? At the very least, be
humble and appreciative.

4. Make it easy.
Never ask for a lunch if a short meeting will do. Never ask for a meeting if a phone call
will suffice. Never ask for a phone call if an e-mail will get the job done.

5. Don’t pester.
If the other person isn’t interested, back off. Ask if there’s someone else they suggest
you could talk with or something they suggest you read. Perseverance is a great
character trait if you are pursuing a worthy goal, but an empty meeting is not a worthy
goal.

6. Start at the bottom.
Once you have narrowed the list of industries, make your first contacts with people who
are helping serve real customers. Look for people who have recently joined the
company. These are the people who can tell you the most about what your experience
will be like with a company or within an industry. You can learn about an industry’s
history by reading biographies of industry pioneers.

7. Show up prepared.
If you do need a phone call or meeting, be prepared. Make sure you have read all the
important books about the industry and the biographies about its pioneers in advance.
Thoroughly research the company and the individual with whom you meet.

8. Send a list of questions in advance.
A short list of questions help set the agenda and show that you’ve done your
homework. Sending your questions in advance makes the most of a short meeting.

9. Ask questions.
Your goal in a face to face meeting is to establish a relationship. Use your time in a
personal interview to learn about the other person. How did they get to where they are
today? What mistakes have they made? What do they cherish or regret? Once you
understand the other person, and they believe you are sincere and dedicated to their
industry, and perhaps following in their same path, they are more likely to see you as a
younger version of themselves and are more likely to want to help.

10. Give something unexpected in return.
What can you give in return? Does the entrepreneur have a favorite charity where you
can volunteer? Is there some other way you can give them an unexpected gift? Will
you at least pledge to help someone like yourself in the future? Being willing to give
of yourself without being asked is a sign of maturity and character.

Busy entrepreneurs make up to several million dollars each year. That means an hour
of his or her time is worth a thousand dollars or so, and a marginal hour of time is
worth much more. At an MBA salary, an hour of your time is worth $50 or so,
meaning that you should be willing to volunteer ten hours of your time in return for a
half hour meeting. Sound too expensive? Then you really don’t need the meeting.

11. Be nice to the gatekeepers too.
Remember, executive assistants run most companies. They can be your most valuable
source of information about a company or an entrepreneur. See them as a resource, not
a barrier.

12. Follow up
Always, always, always write a handwritten thank you note. Let the entrepreneur
know how their advice or recommendation helped. Show them your gratitude by
offering something unexpected.

Summary
Entrepreneurs are busy. Every moment of their time already is committed. People who
use social contrivances or relationships to gain access for meaningless meetings take time away from more important tasks.

If you want to learn about an industry, read books or surf the internet for information.
Interview line personnel who have more time and can give you a perspective on what
working in an industry at an entry level is like. Save face to face meetings with
entrepreneurs for that rare moment when there is something specific they can do, at a
very low cost in time and effort, that will make a big difference to your life.
Valuing time like this may seem crass, but the economics are revealing.

Above all, remember that it’s not about you. People will help you if they sense that you
are on an important mission to help others and have the character and drive to make a
difference. You can demonstrate this by doing your homework up front, and always
putting yourself in the shoes of the other person.

Credit Suisse BA Explorer Program





















Have you ever considered a career on Wall Street? Are you curious about what a career on Wall Street entails or where it can lead you?

The Credit Suisse BA Explorer Program helps provide answers to these questions and guidance in making these decisions. The program is designed to offer traditionally underrepresented students of African American, Hispanic/Latino, or Native American descent the opportunity to see what a career on Wall St. can offer.

1. Three days in New York — all expenses paid (June 2–4)

2. For 1st and 2nd year traditionally underrepresented undergraduate students of African American, Hispanic/Latino, or Native American descent

3. Get an inside view of the financial services industry including Investment Banking, Sales and Trading, Research, Private Equity, Capital Markets, Shared Services, Operations and Information Technology

4. Gain a new perspective on career opportunities

5. Competitive admission process

6. Application deadline — Friday, February 13, 2009

Come explore Credit Suisse and you may discover that a job on Wall Street is exactly what you were looking for.

To apply please click on the link below:

http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/survey-intro.zgi?p=WEB228PGXU3L34

Students from the following institutions can apply:

  • Columbia University
  • Cornell University
  • Dartmouth College
  • Duke University
  • Fordham University
  • Georgetown University
  • Harvard University
  • Howard University
  • Indiana University
  • New York University
  • Princeton University
  • Stanford University
  • Stony Brook University
  • University of California, Berkeley
  • University of California, Los Angeles
  • University of Chicago
  • University of Miami
  • University of Michigan
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • University of Texas, Austin
  • Wellesley College
  • Yale University

Do you think you have the key skills necessary to successfully attain a career in the industry of your choice? Nominate yourself for a complimentary personal counseling session provided by MLT at your college campus. This session is a preview of the services you will receive if you become a Career Prep fellow.
(Eligibility requirements: African American, Native American and/or Hispanic students in the class of 2011.)

Personal Counseling Session includes the following:
· Career readiness checklist- Overview of small but significant steps you can take now to prepare for the career of your dreams
· Elevator pitch- Assistance articulating your personal “brand” to a potential employer
· Resume review- Feedback on resume structure and content

About Career PrepThe MLT Career Preparation Program's mission is to prepare high-achieving minority college juniors and seniors for success in leading entry-level business-related jobs. These positions often lead to admission to top MBA programs and positions of influence in business and the community. This exploratory program exposes students to wide array of career opportunities in various industries and helps students develop key skills that are necessary to succeed in any career they pursue.

Our fellowship offers:
Professional 1-on-1 coaching every month throughout the introspective, internship search, and job conversion processes
4 leadership development weekends co-developed with corporate partners focused on skill-development and immersions
Access to job opportunities through corporate partner- led workshops and exclusive interviewing

Our Results
97% Summer internship placement rate
90+% Full-time offer rate

Nominations accepted here: http://www.ml4t.org/careerreadiness/columbia

Applications are currently being accepted!
First Deadline- February 28th
Second Deadline- April 15th





The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) offers scholarships to students, in the US or Puerto Rico, who are pursuing studies in Accounting, Finance, or Business related fields. The purpose of these scholarships is to encourage those students who have demonstrated academic excellence to continue pursuing their professional careers.

Over the past 3 years, ALPFA has awarded students over $457,000 in scholarship money.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 15th, 2009

Total Scholarship Funds: $150,000
Average ALPFA Scholarship Award: $1250-1500
* Limited scholarship awards for top candidates up to $10,000

Please note that the top 50 students selected will be invited to attend ALPFA’s National Convention in Boston, Massachusetts (August 8-12, 2009) with all expenses paid for - convention registration, airfare, and lodging .


ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
• Must be Hispanic or of Hispanic descent
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the United States or Puerto Rico
• Must be studying at an accredited university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the 2009-2010 academic year
• Must be currently enrolled full-time at a¬ four-year university/college
or at a community college with intent to transfer to a four-year university/college for the 2009-2010 academic year
• Must be pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree in business, finance or accounting
• Must have earned and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average of no less than
3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Student must demonstrate financial need
For more information on how to apply, please visit the Hispanic College Fund’s website. CLICK HERE*

*Click on Scholarships -- Apply Now -- Follow the link to the ALPFA online application.

HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
Contact the Hispanic College Fund by calling
1-800-644-4223 or sending an email to
HCF-Info@hispanicfund.org

Contact ALPFA by calling Geraldine Contreras 213-243-0004 or visiting
www.alpfa.org

MLT Career Prep Coach's Corner
How's Your Industry Knowledge?
By: Rosalie Schraut, MLT Career Prep Coach

In today’s market, there is an expectation that candidates will be more knowledgeable than any company has seen in the past. However, are you reading the right news, reviews, and blogs that make you competitive? With so much information available on the web, is your source reliable? Or are you reading for fun and not bolstering your understanding of the industry? It doesn’t take much to build your acumen in any area, just a little time.

For those who have little time…a major newspaper with a comprehensive business section is best.

- The New York Times has very good coverage of everything from banking to advertising to science and technology. www.nytimes.com

- The Wall Street Journal may turn many people off, but it is a great source of all things business www.wsj.com

- The Washington Post www.washingtonpost.com

If you have a bit more time, you should delve into industry trades, such as Ad Age, Brand Week for marketers, or Automotive News for those in the auto industry. If you aren’t sure where to start, you can ask your mentor what they read.

Finally, there are blogs and op-eds on just about anything. Since these are opinion based, you should keep a critical eye on them.


The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is accepting applications for the two summer KPMG Summer Scholars Program in New York City. Similar to our Washington Program, the KPMG Summer Scholars Program provides high achieving African American male college sophomores with unparalleled networking opportunities, lifelong mentorship, and leadership development.
The KPMG Scholars Program was established in 2007 in conjunction with KPMG, one of
the foremost accounting firms in the country. This program aims to provide African American
male college sophomores majoring in Accounting with an introduction to tax, audit, and advisory services. Students also receive one on one mentoring from senior level executives and their staff.

Program Highlights:
• Earn $21 per hour working fulltime
• Receive mentorship from senior level KPMG Partners;
• Attend important client engagements and activities;
• Receive a laptop for the duration of the program;
• Gain real world practical experience in tax, audit, and advisory services;

Program Details:
• The 2009 program will run from Saturday, June 6 to Sunday, August 1.
• Housing is paid for by the Institute.
• Students must commit to two summers.
• Applicants must be Accounting or Management Information Systems majors.
• Build strong bonds with other high achieving African American males

For more information on the Institute, please visit our website at www.i4rc.org.
Applicants must be college sophomores to apply to the KPMG Summer Scholars
Program. Even though the Institute requires applicants to have strong grade point
averages, the admissions committee also looks upon other achievements such as honors
and awards earned, athletics, past internships, campus involvement, and volunteer work
favorably.

The application for the KPMG Summer Scholars Program can be found on the web at:
http://www.i4rc.org/application.htm .

The admissions deadline for the Class of 2009 - 2010 is:
Friday, January 30, 2009.

**All applications must be received, not postmarked, by Friday, January 30.

MLT Career Prep Coach's Corner
Are you getting the word out on “Brand Me?”
By: Rishal Stanciel, MLT Career Prep Coach


How many times have you heard that networking is the key to a successful job search? Well it is absolutely a true statement. According to most job search studies, 65% of new jobs are secured via networking. Personally, I have secured 90% of my jobs over a fifteen year professional career through networking. When I consider that talking to people at my target companies about “Brand Me” and my career goals has led to over $1MM in income, it has really convinced me to be a strong advocate for the art of networking. Literally sharing “Brand Me” with my friends and colleagues, has resulted in securing key positions in my target companies. This has certainly made me a believer in the statement that networking is the key to a successful job search. You might ask, “How do I network “Brand Me?”

In the job search process, it is simply the method of GETTING THE WORD OUT about “Brand Me”. You must communicate who you are, what you have to offer, and what you are looking for to the right target audience in order to facilitate a successful job search. Your primary target audience is comprised of the hiring managers within the companies on your “hit list”. Your secondary target group represents individuals that can connect you with the hiring managers within the companies on your hit list. Just like with any brand marketing plan, you must identify all of the right vehicles to communicate your message to your target market and execute the plan. Your message can be distributed to your target audience in many ways including your 90 second pitch, cover letter, resume, introductory email, phone call, Linked In, Facebook, and any other creative way to communicate “Brand Me”.

Now that you have identified your primary and secondary target audiences and how to reach them, the next step is to Just Do It! This means talking to everyone you know about “Brand Me”, and effectively delivering your message succinctly and effectively. Ideally, you should have 20 to 30 conversations a week on a continuous basis with your target audience. If you are able to talk to everyone you know about your brand and ask them about who they know at the companies on your hit list, then you have effectively extended your network. This type of Word-of-Mouth Advertising is critical to any job search. In essence you have extended the reach of “Brand Me” and greatly increased the number of touch points against your target audience. This represents the art of networking. The ability to effectively network has as much to do with your Brand Identity message as it does with the vehicles utilized, and the persistence of your messaging.

Lastly, tracking the results of your job search plan is very critical. The results of your job search plan should be systematically monitored so that you can continue to evolve your plan, as well as utilize key learnings for future job searches. A simple Excel spreadsheet with your target audience, hit list, and touch points should assist in accurately tracking your results.
In summary, these are the five steps to Networking “Brand Me”:

  • Develop the right Brand Identity message—Who are you?
  • Determine the right target audience—Hiring Managers & People that know them at Hit List companies
  • Decide on the right vehicles to communicate effectively
  • Just Do It-Get the word out!
  • Track Your results & Maintain your records for future searches


UBS Discovery Days 2009

Overview
UBS Discovery Days program is a three-day, expenses paid, immersion in the world of finance. The program provides students with an opportunity to jump-start a career in business through an exciting, hands-on introduction to:


Office of the COO Equities Finance Fixed Income

Investment Banking IT Operations Risk

This program is available to Sophomores who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, possess strong analytical skills and are enthusiastic about the financial services industry.

Details
Location: UBS offices in New York, NY and Stamford, CT
Program Dates: May 27-29, 2009

Eligibility Criteria
Currently enrolled as a Sophomore
Minimum 3.4 GPA
All majors welcome to apply

Application Requirements
Resume. Include affiliations with student or education-based organizations if applicable.
Respond to following question. Typed and double-spaced in no more than 300 words. Please write your name on the top right corner of the page.

Utilizing the UBS “Vision and Values” statement, please describe an experience that you’ve had as it relate to one of the three core competencies described (entrepreneurial leadership, partnership and meritocracy).

Deadline
Applications are due Wednesday, February 4, 2009. E-mail all materials as attachments with “Discovery Days” as the subject line to diversityrecruiting@ubs.com.

Application Process
All candidates will be notified of their status via e-mail in March.

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UBS - President's Summer Internship Program


Overview

The President’s Summer Internship Program is a 10-week intensive rotation through multiple business areas of UBS. At the
conclusion of the program you will understand how an Investment Bank operates enabling you to clearly identify where your
preferred areas of interest may lie. This experience will provide you with an unparalleled platform for your career in financial
services. Your exposure will include (but will not be limited to) the following divisions:

  • Office of the COO
  • Equities
  • Finance
  • Fixed Income
  • IT
  • Investment Banking
  • Operations Wealth Management
The President’s Summer Internship Program is available to sophomores who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, possess strong analytical skills and are enthusiastic about the financial services industry.
Details
  • Location: Stamford, CT
  • Dates: June thru August
  • Structure: Rotational across business and logistics areas
Introduction to UBS: Financial Markets Education, Presentation Skills, Excel Training
Senior Speaker Series, Networking Events, Community Service
“Apprentice Week”: End of summer project & case study presented to Senior Management
Eligibility Criteria
  • Currently enrolled as a Sophomore
  • Minimum 3.4 GPA
  • All majors welcome to apply!
Interested candidates should apply at www.ubs.com/graduates by Friday, January 9, 2009. Please enter job reference #
45028BR in the keyword field of the search page.

Selection Process
All candidates will be notified of their status by early April.
If you have any questions, please e-mail diversityrecruiting@ubs.com including in the subject line ‘The President’s Summer
Internship Program’.”
It starts with you: www.ubs.com/graduates