University of San Francisco MBA Career Services

Catalog and E-Commerce Club of Northern California: Upcoming Events

2008-07-25T08:52:00.000-07:00

I met yesterday with Lidia Shong, president of the Catalog and E-Commerce Club of Northern California. She shared with me preliminary details on the organization's Fall 2008/Spring 2009 events:

* Wednesday, September 10: Networking Event (at Williams-Sonoma in San Francisco)
* Wednesday, October 29: Lunch program
* Wednesday, December 3: Holiday party (evening event)
* Wednesday, February 11: Member of the Year Luncheon
* Wednesday, March 11-Thursday, March 12: Basics seminar
* Wednesday, May 6: Evening roundtables

Since the USF MBA Program is a member of this organization, students are strongly encouraged to attend these events. I also look forward to working closely with Lidia to develop events on campus for MBA students interested in learning more about catalog and interactive marketing, as well as related topics.

Also, note that the organization offers scholarships to MBA students. The application deadline is sometime in February, 2009. Check the Web site for forthcoming details.

Be sure to visit the Catalog and E-Commerce Club of Northern California Web site for updates on activities, and let me know if you have questions.

Second-Year MBA International Students: Interview Opportunity

2008-07-21T13:36:00.000-07:00

If you're a second-year MBA student who is a foreign national, dual U.S. citizen or U.S. Permanent Residents, check out the International/MBA Masters Recruiting Forum from October 30-November 1, 2008 in Orlando, Florida. Apply online.

Resume Pet Peeves of Hiring Managers

2008-07-21T10:09:00.000-07:00

Here's a three-part article outlining 30 aspects of resumes that annoy professionals who hire senior-level executives. There's good advice here for anyone who is writing a resume, at any point in their career.

Solar Industry Internship Still Available

2008-07-18T13:21:00.000-07:00

Renewable Analytics has internship positions available for MBA (or highly capable undergraduate finance) students who are still looking for a summer internship and would like to improve their skills in financial modeling, quantitative analysis, and forecasting. This position offers the opportunity to work with an emerging research firm founded by experienced analysts in the firm's San Francisco office. The primary focus will be the Solar PV industry. This role also offers the ability to learn the fundamental tools and techniques which are employed to gain an incremental level of insight.

Responsibilities include modeling historical and future financials for key companies; focusing on the analysis key metrics which often predict margins; and listening to webcasts of key industry events.

Ideal candidates are MBA students who are focused on finance and also renewables.

Necessary Qualifications include excellent skills in Excel; high level of motivation; being organized and a quick learner; and strong quantitative and analytical skills.

Pay is available for a highly qualified candidate. Contact Renewable Analytics and put "RENEW Internship" in the subject line.

The Best Way to Find a Job

2008-07-17T15:47:00.001-07:00

Here's sage advice from the Wall Street Journal's "Careers" Question and Answer columnist. In her opinion, "the best way to find a job is through other people."

Unusual Interview Questions for MBAs

2008-07-14T12:07:00.000-07:00

Read about unusual interview questions companies pose to MBA students in job interviews.

Internships at Auto Return

2008-07-10T10:07:00.000-07:00

Auto Return, the provider of towing, storage, and disposal services for abandoned and illegally parked vehicles in the City and County of San Francisco, looks to hire interns in sales, marketing, and business development starting in the fall. If you'd like more information, contact me and in turn I'll connect you with someone at the company.

Japan Society and Commonwealth Club Programs: Benefits for USF MBA Students

2008-07-08T13:16:00.000-07:00

USF MBA students pay the member rate to attend programs sponsored by the Japan Society of Northern California and the Commonwealth Club, thanks to the School of Business and Management's membership in both organizations. If you're interested, please register at one or both sites to receive regular e-mails with updates on programs. Contact me to learn about the process for obtaining the member rate when you register to attend for specific programs.

Enfactico Opportunities

2008-07-07T15:58:00.000-07:00

Enfatico, a new global integrated marketing agency, is looking to fill three types of positions. In San Francisco, public relations positions are available at all levels. Technology background required. In Austin, the agency seek a market strategist with technical analytical skills and a business intelligence background. This is a senior-level position that would be appropriate for someone with an MBA. In New York, the company is looking to hire someone with a PhD in mathematics or statistics for an analytics position. Contact Linda Blackmon if you're interested.

Shift Communications Opportunities

2008-07-07T15:46:00.000-07:00

Shift Communications, an independent agency serving high and consumer technology clients, is looking to fill several positions in their San Francisco office. Candidates will have experience in either technology or healthcare, as well as strong writing and oral communications skills (and, ideally, a stint at a public relations agency or for a company's in-house public relations department). MBA students and recent graduates who fit this profile and wish to apply their skills in public relations are encouraged to contact Mike Fiske.

TechCrunch 50, Sept. 8-10, $149 Student Fee

2008-07-03T11:39:00.000-07:00

TechCrunch 50 is a three-day conference (September 8-10) where 50 new companies will be launched. The goal of the event, to be held at the San Francisco Design Center, is to "find the best start-ups and launch them in front of our industry’s most influential VCs, corporations, fellow entrepreneurs and press. . .We created a platform where early-stage, and frequently unfunded, companies could take center stage based purely on merit, without regard to their own financial resources."

There's a special $149 registration fee for students who wish to attend TechCrunch. Check it out.

The Start Conference (August 7) Seeks Volunteers (save $200)

2008-06-18T15:06:00.000-07:00

Start, a one-day conference in San Francisco designed for smart, talented Web people to take hold of their ideas, follow their dreams, and start their own companies, will need volunteers to help out on August 7.

If you're interested in helping out (and saving the $200 admissions fee), send your name and contact information (i.e. e-mail and/or phone) to the event planners. Volunteers will be chosen and notified by the second week of July.

August 9 Leadership Conference for Students

2008-06-12T15:11:00.000-07:00

Armanino McKenna LLP, the largest California-based accounting and business consulting firm, announced it is now accepting applications to fill 50 available slots for its first annual AM Student Leadership Conference on Saturday, August 9 at the company’s headquarters here.

Keynote speaker for the full-day conference, themed “Building Your Future,” will be Next Generation Consulting CEO Rebecca Ryan, who was recently named “Entrepreneur of the Year,” by the U.S. Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Ryan, whose dynamic speaking style draws large audiences, was also named “Communicator of the Year” by Women in Communication, Inc. and is the author of the best-selling book, Live First, Work Second.

The invitational event is free to participants and will feature numerous interactive sessions with the partners and professionals at Armanino McKenna, who will share their experiences in building successful careers.

The focus of the conference is squarely on the participants and their professional potential, says Armanino McKenna Managing Partner Andy Armanino.

“This is a great opportunity for the 50 students who are selected to attend the conference because they will receive intensive, hands-on attention and information from successful professionals who are there to make sure they get take-aways they can use to enhance their careers,” Armanino says.

The conference is focused on business students who are entering their sophomore and junior years in the fall. Applications can be obtained and submitted at the Armanino McKenna Web site and are due by July 7, 2008. To submit inquiries or for more information, interested students should contact Armanino McKenna.

The outcomes of the “Build Your Future” Conference are ambitious, says Armanino McKenna Director of Human Resources Vickie Moul. “Our goal is to enable these students to define and leverage their personal ‘brand’,” Moul says. “In addition, they will have the chance to network with successful professionals and other ambitious and motivated peers in a comprehensive and interactive learning environment.”

Additional topics to be addressed in the Conference include:

• Identifying personal strengths and learning how to maximize their value.
• Learning the strengths of others and how to effectively combine them
with your own in team settings.
• Interacting and learning from the experiences of some of the successful
young professionals at Armanino McKenna who are continuing to build
on their own success at the firm.

“This conference will deliver significant value for students,” says Armanino McKenna’s Kevin Turco, Campus Recruiting Coordinator and one of the primary organizers of the conference. “It’s a great opportunity for the participants to jumpstart career growth. Those who attend are people who want to get ahead, and this event will give them some tools and inspire them to do so.”

Armanino McKenna LLP, the largest accounting and business consulting firm based in California is a top 50 firm nationally. In 2006, it was the second fastest growing firm in the nation by revenue. Armanino McKenna’s Information Technology practice is among the largest in the Western United States. The firm’s client base includes waste management, manufacturing, distribution, healthcare organizations, technology companies and educational institutions. In the past three years, the firm established a risk management practice serving public companies and focusing on issues related to accounting reform, as well as a robust valuation and corporate tax practice in Silicon Valley. Armanino McKenna employs more than 300 professionals and staff. It operates from its headquarters in San Ramon, as well as offices in San Francisco and San Jose in Northern California and a recently opened office in Long Beach in Southern California.

Writing About Entrepreneurship Opportunity

2008-06-12T09:02:00.000-07:00

Here's an opportunity to receive pay for writing articles about entrepreneurship. Check out the details.

Part-Time Opportunities at Alumnus Start-Up

2008-06-04T10:53:00.000-07:00

I received the following e-mail from a recent USF MBA alumnus:

A friend of mine, based out of Austin, TX has started his own company about a year ago, specializing in outsourced software and hardware development as well as custom 3D modeling and interior architecture work. I am a co-founder and partner in the business. I am in the process of creating a subsidiary with him and am looking for great people in the areas of client services (account project managers), search engine optimization (SEO) experts and web analysts. These are not full-time roles and would be paid on an hourly and project basis. A great opportunity for some good people to join us and grow with us. I have a lot of prospects lined up and work is plentiful, with the right team in place.

If you're interested in exploring these opportunities, please contact me.

Young Professionals Program at the World Bank

2008-05-21T09:50:00.000-07:00

The Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a starting point for an exciting career in the World Bank. The Program is designed to attract outstanding young and motivated individuals from around the world, who have demonstrated a commitment to development, supported by academic success, professional achievement and potential for leadership. The Program recruits through a highly selective and competitive process and then facilitates their rapid integration into the World Bank's business and culture.

Minimum requirements to be eligible for the YPP include being at most 32 years of age or younger; having at least a master's degree; having at least three years of work experience; and having fluency in one or more languages in addition to English.

The application deadline is July 15. Visit the YPP Web site for additional information and application materials.

USF MBAE Program to Hire Student Assistant

2008-05-06T11:14:00.000-07:00

USF's MBAE (MBA for Executives) Program is seeking a current MBA student with strong communication and marketing skills to assist the MBAE Faculty Director and his team with outreach to prospective MBAE candidates. Twenty hours per week, times negotiable. Please apply by sending your resume and a letter of interest to Joanna Woo. Interviews will commence as soon as applications are received. There is no closing date for this job opening; an appropriate candidate may be hired at any time.

Finance Analyst Internship at Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream

2008-05-06T10:05:00.000-07:00

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream seeks to hire an MBA student for a finance analyst internship this summer.

The National Accounts Finance Analyst will be the financial partner to the National Accounts Sales team focusing on key national account grocery chains. This role adds value to the organization by providing accurate and timely reporting, analysis and insights in parternership with the sales team.

Key responsibilities include:
* Analyzing monthly results for customer group and publish relevant reports.
* Working with account teams to develop relevant promotional forecasts.
* Conducting financial evaluation of new business opportunities (e.g. capital investments, promotional programs, incremental products)
* Developing an operating plan for customer group
* Providing ad hoc support to National Accounts Division Finance Director and field sales teams through data mining and analytics to optimize business decisions.

The company seeks the following in potential candidates:
* BS in Finance, Economics or Accounting. MBA in progress.
* Training and experience in sales finance and accounting preferably in consumer package goods or related industry
* 3+ years related work experience
* Strong analytical and financial evaluation skills; ability to think independently and draw key insights from relevant data
* Effective problem solving skills
* Excellent Computer Skills to include all Microsoft Office applications with emphasis on Excel and Powerpoint. Strong financial database orientation (e.g. experience with Oracle Financials, Outlooksoft or comparable applications)
* Thorough understanding of financial accounting processes

For more information, visit USF's MBA Careers Web site.

To apply, send your resume to Julia Fenske.

Bay Area Family of Funds Seeks Vice President

2008-05-01T12:10:00.000-07:00

The Bay Area Family of Funds is a regional effort, developed by the Bay Area Council, to attract private capital into low and moderate-income neighborhoods through “double bottom line” (DBL) investing. The Family of Funds leverages its investments in these communities through projects that promote smart growth, address poverty, support local businesses and clean up contaminated sites with market-based solutions.

The organization seeks a vice president to help to build Double Bottom Line private equity funds and manages the implementation of second bottom line programs in relation to the mission of the Bay Area Family of Funds. Here's the job description. If you're interested in applying, please contact me in the USF MBA Careers office as I have additional information about this opportunity to share with you.

Four Graduate Teaching Assistants Needed

2008-04-29T17:03:00.000-07:00

Professor Peggy Takahashi seeks four graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) to coach students on how to work effectively in groups. Each GTA will be assigned five groups to mentor and coach. GTAs will earn $9.36 per hour; attend one Friday lab section each week and hold regular office hours every week; and help prepare for and assist with an all-day business simulation. The commitment is approximately 15 hours per week, with the potential for a two-semester engagement (Fall 2008-Spring 2009).

GTAs receive one week paid training in collaborative project management skills by Dr. Vicki Milledge. Dr. Milledge has trained and coached over 500 managers from both non-profit and for-profit organizations. In over seven years at Apple Computer, among other accomplishments, she developed an “in-house” executive search team and worked directly for Steve Jobs as the human resources manager for the Macintosh Group. She is credited with personally finding and hiring over half of the original Macintosh development team. From 2001 to 2004 Dr. Milledge was Program Manager for the Emerging Leaders Program of the Center for Collaborative Leadership at the University of Massachusetts Boston, College of Management, where she designed and delivered training in collaborative skills and coached project teams of diverse leaders from corporations and non-profits across the greater Boston area.

Contact Prof. Peggy Takahashi if you are interested in the position. Be sure to attach your resume.

May 6 Open House at Clorox

2008-04-29T14:06:00.000-07:00

The Clorox Company will host an open house at its corporate headquarters in downtown Oakland (1221 Broadway) from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6. Representatives from each of the company's business units will be on hand to answer questions and highlight opportunities in finance, human resources, information services, legal, marketing, product supply organization, research, and development and sales.

Benno Dorer, Vice President, General Manager, Laundry & Home Care, will be the keynote speaker at this open house.

There will be two opportunities to participate in the Senior Executive Discussion, at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Space for both sessions is limited, so register as soon as possible.

Financial Analyst Opportunities at Yahoo!

2008-04-28T15:48:00.000-07:00

Yahoo seeks financial analysts with all levels of experience. More senior-level positions require three to five years of experience, with some junior-level positions requiring two years of experience plus an MBA.

The company also has openings for individuals with experience in revenue, tax, and accountants. CPAs are preferred for the latter openings.

If you're interested, please contact me in the MBA Career Services office.

Using LinkedIn for Fun and Profit

2008-04-24T09:49:00.000-07:00

LinkedIn, an online social network geared specifically to the needs of business people, offers a powerful tool for making the most of your connections with friends, family, colleagues, current and past classmates -- in short, anyone you know. Here's an overview of how to get started using LinkedIn, or how to improve your current use of the system.

April 30: Movers and Shakers of Web 2.0

2008-04-23T15:48:00.000-07:00

USF is delighted to host "Movers and Shakers of Web 2.0" on Wednesday, April 30. The event will take place in Malloy Hall, LL4 from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Speakers include:

Matt Mullenweg, WordPress
Matt Mullenweg blogs at ma.tt. He is best known as the founding developer of WordPress, the blogging software he guided from a handful of users to the most widely used open source blog tool. In late 2005 he left CNET to found Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com and Akismet.com. In his spare time he enjoys taking photographs and playing jazz.

Krista Canfield, LinkedIn
In 2008, Krista joined LinkedIn as the company's public relations manager. She's quite happy to report that Ashleigh Banfield (one of her reporter/anchor idols) is indeed one of her third degree connections on the site. In her current role, Krista supports strategic and day-to-day management for internal and external communications. She performs media relations and drives positive coverage in target verticals including consumer, ad/marketing trade and career/human resources press.

Prior to joining LinkedIn, Krista was with the Horn Group for three years and focused on client service/counsel, public relations program management, managing results from junior staff and business development. She has worked with a number of software companies during her career including BlueRoads, Inovis, Omniture, Qlusters, RightNow Technologies, Riverbed, Taleo, TalkPlus, Transera and Virsa Systems. She secured two USA Today feature stories for two different clients (Vontu and RightNow Technologies) and landed Virsa Systems' CEO and founder, Jasvir Gill, on AlwaysOn's 2006 "Fast 20 CEOs" list. Other noted CEOs on the list are Shai Agassi, SAP AG; Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com; and Bob Iger, Disney.

Daniel Bernstein, Meebo
As director of business development at Meebo, Daniel oversees Meebo's relationships with leading media brands, entertainment companies, record labels and management firms, social networks, application developers, and gaming communities. With Meebo since August 2006, Daniel has utilized his passion for social media and instant communication to help drive Meebo's global reach to over 30 million unique monthly visitors (and counting). Meebo partners include CBS, MTVN, TMZ, NBCU, Zomba Label Group, RockYou, and many others. Prior to joining Meebo, he worked in corporate development and client services at Bite Communications.

Here's more information on the event.

Kickoff Coordinator Sought for USF MBA Program

2008-04-18T13:00:00.000-07:00

The MBA Programs office seeks a Kickoff Coordinator to help plan and implement activities associated with the arrival of new MBA students in the fall, 2008. Kickoff ’08 will take place from August 21 – 25, 2008, primarily on the USF campus but also at other locations throughout the Bay Area as deemed appropriate.

Working closely with student affairs, career services, and other MBA programs staff, the Kickoff Coordinator will work on the following tasks:

•Plan schedule of Kickoff activities;
•Secure meeting space on and off campus, then work with vendors to confirm room requirements;
•Arrange audiovisual, food and beverage, and other needs in conjunction with Kickoff events;
•Order and arrange delivery of materials provided to new students;
•Develop and disseminate communications with new MBA students prior to their arrival on campus;
•Serve as on-site meeting planner for all Kickoff activities; and
•Assist with other MBA Programs office responsibilities as needed.

The ideal candidate is a current MBA student with skills and interests in meeting planning and management, writing, and administration. This is a part-time (20 hours per week) position from June 15-July 31, 2008 and a full-time position (40 hours per week) from August 1-September 1, 2008.

For more information or to apply, E-mail us a resume and cover letter by May 1, 2008. Please put “Kickoff Coordinator” in the subject line.