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Nationaljob search assistance

The Undergraduate Business Career Center offers resources to help Carlson School students in all aspects of the job search. Our staff can also assist those who are interested in pursuing careers with local, national, and international companies not currently recruiting on campus.


One-to-onecoaching

In addition to helping you define your search parameters, you can set up a meeting with a Business Career Center staff member to outline search steps and timelines, develop networking strategies, and more. Contact the front desk to schedule an appointment:


612-624-0011

bccemail@umn.edu


Career Treks

 

Career Treks offer an opportunity for students to get an inside look into companies and careers. Organized and run by the Undergraduate Business Career Center staff, Treks are single- or multi-day trips featuring onsite company visits, distinguished speakers, and alumni panels. These visits introduce CSOM undergraduates to valuable networking contacts, and provide prospective employers with the opportunity to meet a focused group of students.
 
Goals
 
The intent of the Treks is to deepen students’ understanding of an industry, and specific companies within those industry sectors. Although many companies do hire students through connections made during a Trek, the goals of the trip are to:
§ Increase awareness of current and future trends in such fields are Investment Banking, Marketing, Consulting, Finance, and others
§ Interact with companies at their site – gain insight into their corporate culture
§ Nurture relationships between participating corporations and CSOM
§ Provide invaluable networking opportunities with potential employers for permanent and internship opportunities
 
Format & Participation
 
Most Treks feature onsite company visits where the student group travels directly to a company’s office. Alternatively, a conference may be scheduled where companies and students can interact at a central location. Treks usually include 2-4 visits per day with an area’s best organizations, with each company presenting to the student group for one to two hours. Onsite visits often include a tour of the facility, presentations by recent hires, experienced professionals, and HR personnel, and the opportunity to speak with company representatives in an informal manner. 
 
Cost
 
While there is no fee to participate in the Treks, students are responsible for their own transportation and lodging expenses. 
 
2009-2010 Schedule
 

Destination
Focus
Dates
Application Deadlines
Chicago
SENIORS – Consulting
September 25, 2009
September 11, 2009
New York City
JUNIORS – I-Banking
November  11-13, 2009
October 2, 2009
New York City
ALL STUDENTS – Marketing/Advertising
March 11-13, 2010
January 30, 2010
Twin Cities
ALL STUDENTS – Consulting
April 2010
March 2010
Twin Cities
ALL STUDENTS – I-Banking
May 2010
April 2010


National Job SearchFund

This program provides financial assistance to students who conduct job searches (for internships or permanent positions) outside Minnesota. When funds are available, and if you meet the following requirements, you can receive up to a $200 reimbursement once per academic year.

  1. The program is open to current Carlson School undergraduates and Inter-College program students. (ICP students must have an approved Carlson School program).
  2. Complete an interview for an internship or permanent job outside Minnesota. (Informational interviews are not eligible).
  3. Complete the application form(.doc)
  4. Submit a photocopy of the interviewer's business card, along with a completed expense reimbursement form with attached itemized receipts of travel and lodging expenses (which can include parking fees, airfare, mileage, and taxi fares).
  5. Travel expenses include parking fees, plane tickets, mileage, and taxi fares.
  6. Submit a request for reimbursement to the Undergraduate Business Career Center front desk within 30 days of the receipt dates. We'll notify you if the reimbursement CANNOT be approved. For approved requests, you should receive reimbursements within 6-8 weeks.