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Welcome back! We hope you all had a relaxing, enjoyable break.
This Tuesday from 8-9pm in Hamilton 602 we will be hosting two MBA students from Columbia Business School, Steven Hodgeman and Justin Weiss, who will talk about the TMT industry (Technology, Media and Telecommunications).Steve is currently a second-year M.B.A student at Columbia Business School where he serves as the Co-President of the Investment Banking Club and Co-President of I-Prep (a volunteer mentoring program). Prior to business school, Steve worked as a strategy consultant for BTS, a global consulting firm providing analyses and recommendations of newly created strategic priorities to Fortune 500 companies, and as an internal strategy consultant for Mercer, a global human resources consulting firm focused on health, wealth and career offerings. Steve received his B.S. in Applied Economics & Management from Cornell University, will be joining Lazard's investment banking division after graduation, and is an active member of the Achilles Kids non-profit.
Justin Weiss graduated Georgetown University with a B.A. in Mathematics and Economics and is a first-year MBA student at CBS. Justin started his career as an Investment Banking Analyst in Goldman Sachs’ TMT group, later joined the venture capital industry, and then co-founded Cleardigs, a real estate software-as-a-service company.
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CFIG
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Upcoming Events and OpportunitiesThe Economist:
A shift toward impact investment becoming mainstream is happening as millennials continue to invest in organisations that work for the greater good. On February 15, 2017 in New York, join us at The Economist’s #EconImpact event to hear from leading financiers, investors and policymakers on how institutions can adopt sustainable and socially responsible approaches to investing. Register with code CFIG15 for 15% discount: http://econ.st/2fkX2CU
Columbia students are eligible for a special student discount, please inquire at rs...@economist.com.
2017 Goldman Sachs Cornerstones
Ready to make an impact?
Goldman Sachs invites you to join us this spring to get to know the people, culture and business of our firm through our spring cornerstones. Our interactive programs are designed to provide exposure to the numerous career paths available in the financial services industry while honing the skills that will set you up for success as you explore future opportunities. Participants will enjoy skill-building workshops, group activities and networking opportunities with professionals at the rm.Applications are now open at goldmansachs.com/careers under the “Register for Upcoming Events” link. You can apply for multiple programs, but may only be selected to attend one. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to the Diversity Recruiting team at FirmwideDiver...@gs.com.
WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP CAMP PROGRAM DATE: March 23-24LOCATION: New York City or Salt Lake City APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, February 12 by 11:59 p.m. ESTELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants should be undergraduate female freshmen and sophomores PRIDE SUMMITPROGRAM DATE: March 30-31LOCATION: New York City APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, February 12 by 11:59 p.m. ESTELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants should be undergraduate freshmen and sophomores who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and/or Transgender. UNDERGRADUATE CAMPPROGRAM DATE: May 15-16LOCATION: New York City, Salt Lake City or Irving/Dallas, TX APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, April 9 by 11:59 p.m. ESTELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants should be black, Hispanic/Latino, Native American and/or first-generation* undergraduate freshmen and sophomores INSIGHT SERIESPROGRAM DATE: Multiple dates LOCATION: Virtual APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling application with deadline of Sunday, April 9 by 11:59 p.m. ESTELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Undergraduate freshmen and sophomores
2017 PEAK6 Business Strategy Boot Camp
The PEAK6 Boot Camp is a dynamic, high-intensity program for students interested in learning how to operate and grow a business.The program is a blend of concentrated classroom instruction with real-world case studies where students will get hands-on experience developing business plans for actual PEAK6 businesses and companies of interest to PEAK6. Students don’t need business experience — we will provide all the training they need. They only need be hard working, ambitious, passionate thought leaders ready to learn!Apply to be in the PEAK6 Boot CampVisit http://grnh.se/1vqutn1 to apply or learn more about the program and watch a video from last year’s boot camp. We will be interviewing on campus at Columbia on March 2 so get your application in today!
BNY Mellon Opportunities
For current sophomores and juniors – Summer Analyst Program (SAP)- Formally apply for the Summer Analyst Program at www.bnymellon.com/careers position 1609894 - Summer Analyst Program 2017 (US Business) – when you apply, you will have the option to select a specific line of business/function that is your first preference (i.e. Investment Management, Finance, Global Client Management, etc.)
- Learn more about career opportunities at BNY Mellon by taking our Career Quiz atwww.bnymellon.com/careerquiz
- Learn more about our Summer Analyst Program at www.bnymellon.com/campus
For current seniors – full time direct hire opportunities (The Emerging Leaders Program is no longer an option for current seniors – this program is filled solely by former summer analysts and a few select internal employees)
Please explore full-time opportunities directly on our BNY Mellon careers website here:www.bnymellon.com/careers
When you log onto the careers website, you will be able to search by keywords (i.e. financial analyst, wealth management, etc.) and explore different opportunities that are currently open within a specific location. Please keep in mind that these opportunities are primarily for an immediate need so you should apply approximately 6-8 weeks prior to your date of graduation (i.e. if you are graduating in May, I’d recommend applying in late March/early April.)Breaking Into Wall Street: Learn Financial Modeling, Excel & PowerPoint Online
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Ripple is better than LinkedIn, Piazza, and Handshake because it simplifies the process for both students and employers. Currently, only Ivy League students have access to this platform, so companies know they are recruiting from a talented and qualified base of students. Companies look through student profiles and contact you directly if they think you will be a good fit for their open position. Otherwise, you won't get any spam mail!
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