We are pleased to announce the 2012 Capital One Summit for Developing Leaders! This one week workshop will allow talented freshmen and sophomores an unparalleled opportunity to come and learn at Capital One’s corporate headquarters just outside of Washington, DC.
While onsite at Capital One, a small, exceptional group of students from top colleges and universities will come together to learn more about the analytical and problem solving skills valued by today’s top employers. You will be given the chance to hear from executive speakers on relevant industry topics, work as a team on a case study, explore Capital One's history and brand strategy, and learn how recent college graduates launched careers at Capital One.
Capital One will be responsible for all participant travel and accommodations — your job is to come, learn and challenge yourself in this exciting corporate setting!
When: May 13th - 18th, 2012
Where: Capital One Corporate Headquarters in McLean, VA. McLean
How to Apply: Please send your resume and a cover letter to Kelly Birmingham at Kelly.Birmingham@capitalone.com
Deadline: All applications are due no later than 5:00 pm, EST on Friday, March 2nd. Final selections for the program will be communicated by close of business Friday March 16th.
Preferred Qualifications:
• 3.25 GPA or higher
• Quantitative major
• Demonstrated leadership in academics, community service and extracurricular activities
• Strong Excel and Powerpoint skills
Please contact Kelly Birmingham or your recruiter with any questions about the Summit.
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March 13, 2012: Negotiating Your Career: What You Need to Know to Earn More and Land Better Opportunities
We’ll discuss:
• What a confident ‘ask’ sounds like – so that you deliver your request with strength and self-assuredness
• Common negotiation tactics – using savvy tools to get what you want
• Why you should always be asking for things – and what to ask for
The teleseminars are free for Alumni Association members and students. For more information or to register please visit our website at http://alumni.umich.edu/jobs/career-call-in . Please let me know if you have any questions.
If you have an interest and background in operations work, McKinsey's Operations Practice is hosting a Forum in Chicago on the evening of March 29th & all day March 30th. Please click on the link below for additional information and to apply (deadline of March 1st).
www.mckinsey.com/operationsforum
April 10, 2012: Creating Your Professional Brand: How to Market Yourself on Paper and Online
We’ll discuss:
• How to explore and understand the values that shaped your character as clues to your own brand – and open up your ‘personal treasure chest’ to see what those values are
• How to communicate your brand so that you influence and shape ‘the conversation’ about you – using a variety of online and offline channels
• Examples of great personal brands – what CEOs and other professionals leaders can teach us
• Why brand isn’t just fluff when it comes to your career – how you can use it to create more professional and economic opportunities for you
The teleseminars are free for Alumni Association members and students. For more information or to register please visit our website at http://alumni.umich.edu/jobs/career-call-in . Please let me know if you have any questions.
May 8, 2012: How To Hire For Success: Top Recruiter Secrets Revealed
We’ll discuss:
• Is it true that employers will only hire “passive” (currently employed) job candidates, and won’t consider looking at candidates who are currently unemployed?
• What are the hiring trends in 2012 and beyond? What are the ‘hot’ industries or growth opportunities?
• How do I explain resume gaps or leaving a job after a very short period of time?
• Is it true that recruiters prefer to look for candidates on LinkedIn over other channels? What are suggestions for standing out on LinkedIn?
The teleseminars are free for Alumni Association members and students. For more information or to register please visit our website at http://alumni.umich.edu/jobs/career-call-in . Please let me know if you have any questions.