DIAGEO will be having an info session with the Association of Food Technologists at 6pm on October 1st, after their Bagel Break session. Join them if you are interested! They will be collecting resumes and conducting interviews on the 2nd.
Networking with Apple on Campus
Information Session with HP
Shawmut Design and Construction Information Session
Shawmut Design and Construction will be hosting an information session on campus Wednesday, September 26 at 11AM. Stop by and learn more about our company and the opportunities they offer, including their one-of-a-kind Construction Management Skills Training (CMST) Rotational Program.
For more information visit https://www.shawmut.com/
Focal Point Info Session
Coffee Chat with CapitalOne!
Capital One Technology Development Program, Technology Internship Program, and Software Engineering Summit will be hosting coffee chats for any interested applicants. Join a Capital One associate for a casual, 30-minute conversation over coffee, during which you can learn more about working in technology at Capital One, have your resume reviewed, and discuss application and interview tips. Please sign up for a time slot, and be sure to bring your resume with you to your coffee chat! Note: they cannot currently consider applicants for our roles who will require sponsorship for employment authorization.
Kleiner Perkins Fellows Program
Kleiner Perkins (www.kleinerperkins.com), a world-leading venture capital firm located in Silicon Valley, just announced that they are now accepting applications for the 2019 KP Engineering Fellows Program.
The KP Fellows Program is a unique, career-defining opportunity for technical students who are interested in pursuing high technology, entrepreneurship, design and startups. With a portfolio of some of the fastest growing startups companies in Silicon Valley, the program matches students to companies like Uber, Robinhood, Airbnb, Pinterest, and Slack for summer work experiences. Additionally, this small cohort of Fellows will gain exclusive access to events and programming with the partners at Kleiner Perkins, CEO’s and executives across a variety of our portfolio companies, and other talented KP Fellows. Plus a lot of other fun events as well!
Here’s a quick 90 second video:
Applications for the 2019 KP Engineering Fellows Program are open now and close September 30th, 2018. Apply here. Refer here for FAQ's or reach out to fellows@kleinerperkins.com
Bain & Company Recruiting at Illinois
If you are interested in applying to a management consulting firm, such as Bain & Company, several case interviews will be required.
Bain is offering the chance for many of you to participate in Bain case chains. This includes the opportunity to practice three Bain-style cases, including one with a current employee of Bain & Company. There are limited spots available, so they are requiring a short survey to choose the final group.
What: Bain case chains
Who: Any UIUC student graduating in December 2019 or May 2020 (all other applicants are not eligible to participate)
When: Apply by 11:59PM September 14th. Participants will be notified by September 21st. Three practice case interviews will be scheduled during the weeks ofSeptember 24, October 1, and October 8.
How to apply: Fill out the quick survey using this survey link.
Bain’s Fall Presentation:
What: University of Illinois Fall Presentation 2018
Who: Any UIUC student
When: September 13th, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: David Kinley Hall, Room 114
How to register: Please register here.
If you’d like more information about the Associate Consultant Intern recruiting process or upcoming Bain events at the University of Illinois, please visit the Bain @ Illinois website or contact Jacob Keal (Jacob.Keal@Bain.com) with specific questions.
Opportunities at PEAK6
What does it mean to think differently?
It means there isn’t just one way to solve a problem. It means that we’re not interested in the status quo - let’s take the way things have always been done and throw it out the window. It means to collaborate and innovate, and in turn, we give you the tools to make the impossible, possible.
Sound like you? Then a career as a Software Engineer at PEAK6 Capital Management could be the perfect fit.
An investment firm for a career in technology? At PEAK6, sophisticated technology is at the core of what they do. Their technology teams solve complex challenges to keep us competitive and fuel our success. To meet those challenges, they need crazy-talented software engineers with a love for collaborating, executing and solving complex technology problems.
They offer incredible opportunities for smart, motivated developers to tackle real challenges that will directly impact our business. They are currently accepting applications for our full-time roles and they will be interviewing on campus at University of Illinois on September 28, 2018 so please apply soon!
Microsoft Recruiting at Ilinois
Rolls-Royce at the Illinois Engineering Career Fair
Rolls-Royce (www.rolls-royce.com) will be at next week’s Engineering Career Fair and is particularly interested in meeting SWE members. The company is recruiting candidates for its engineering co-op program, summer internships for next year, and a limited number of Spring 2019 graduates for full-time placement and its graduate development programs. Specific instructions for applying for these positions will be provided at the career fair, and additionally resumes may be emailed to IllinoisRecruit@rolls-royce.com
Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to meet our planet’s vital power needs. Stop by and find out how you can join this exciting work!
Upcoming Deloitte Consulting Events
Deloitte offers unparalleled opportunities—such as high-impact client engagements, professional development programs, and a supportive network of mentors and peers.
Read on for more information about the Consulting positions they are recruiting for and a schedule of events this Fall. Check out our recruiting tips from Deloitte professionals.
Consulting Positions Overview
Technology (Tech)
Passionate about technology? Energized by business transformation? The Deloitte Technology practice is looking for candidates with outstanding leadership experience, strong academic performance, and excellent communication skills. Analysts and Summer Scholar Interns collaborate with clients’ business and IT organizations to deliver business-led, technology-enabled solutions that help enterprises adapt to their unique challenges and opportunities.
Positions on Handshake: Analyst & Summer Scholar Intern
Application Deadline on Handshake: Tuesday, Sept. 18th, 11:59 pm
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree (with less than 2 years of experience)
o 3.5 cumulative GPA
Human Capital (HC)
When companies undergo significant organizational changes, they need a trusted advisor to help them drive decisions and navigate challenges. From talent strategy to organizational design to change management, Deloitte consultants look beyond the traditional boundaries within an organization to discover untapped sources of value. They provide guidance to organizations undergoing large-scale transformations; whether they are implementing new technology, about to embark on a merger, or simply changing the way they work. As a dynamic, strategic thinker who understands the big picture, you will work directly with our clients to help align talent and organizational strategies with broader business objectives.
Positions on Handshake: Summer Scholar Intern and Actuarial Summer Scholar Intern
Application Deadline on Handshake: Tuesday, Sept. 18th, 11:59 pm and Friday, Sept. 21st, 11:59 pm for Actuarial
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree (with less than 2 years of experience)
o 3.5 cumulative GPA
* Students should only apply to ONE Deloitte Job Posting
Upcoming Events
Resume Drop
Interview Dates
Chevron Recruiting at Illinois
Scholarship Opportunity from Fresh Prints
Fresh Prints is offering a $5,000 scholarship this September. It's for any and all current college students.
Applications will be accepted until September 30th!
Apply here.
Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants Info Session
Venture Capital Association Applications Now Open!
Venture Capital Association applications are now open on vcaillinois.org, and information night is Thursday, August 30 at 6pm at Transportation 103.
Venture Capital Association is an undergraduate and graduate student organization that provides advisory services to venture capital firms.
Their purpose is to provide students interested in venture capital with exposure to the industry through real-world experience. VCA analysts are trained on how to think like an investor, perform analysis, and produce high-quality deliverables through weekly meetings, events with other organizations in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, guest speakers, case competitions, and more.
Each semester they staff projects that allow you to work directly with venture capital firms across the US.
VCA's Network & Career Development
100% Sophomore Internship Placement
100% Junior Internship Placement
100% Full-Time Internship Placement
Alumni work for companies including BCG, Bain, Google, Facebook, Uptake, and more!
Applications close on Tuesday, September 4 at 5pm.
Click Here to Access the Facebook Event
Any questions can be directed to vcaillinois@gmail.com.
McKinsey & Company Recruiting
McKinsey & Company will be on campus on Thursday and Friday, August 30th – August 31st, and we are excited to meet students interested in joining our team.
To join their events, please register HERE or copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9NGXKRL.
Thursday, August 30th
Information Session – Come join the McKinsey recruiting team and Illinois alumni to learn all about starting your career at McKinsey & Company! All majors and years are welcome.
+ Time: 6:30 PM
+ Wohlers 141
Friday, August 31st
Preparing for the McKinsey Case Interview – Join the Illinois McKinsey team as to delve into what case interviews are, why they use them, and suggestions for setting yourself up for success. With the right preparation and enough time, case interviews can be mastered by students of all disciplines, so this session is open to all majors and years!
+ Time: 10:00 AM
+ Register via the SurveyMonkey link above
+ Confirmation and location information will be sent to you by Thursday 8/30 – assigned first come first serve
Coffee Chats – Come chat with McKinsey consultants over coffee to learn more about what it’s like to be BA and the role you’ll play, the culture at McKinsey and how to find balance and manage a healthy lifestyle within the Firm.
+ Time: 12:00 PM
+ Register via the SurveyMonkey link above
+ Confirmation and location information will be sent to you by Thursday 8/30 – assigned first come first serve
McKinsey is a global management consulting firm and helps the most influential organizations in the world – companies, governments, and non-profits – solve their most difficult problems related to strategy, organization, marketing practices, creating new products, and more!
McKinsey hires from all majors for their Business Analyst (BA) program! As a BA, you will join a team of consultants, innovatively solve difficult challenges, develop personally and professionally through unrivaled experiences and training, and make a meaningful impact in a wide variety of industries and functional industries.
Inclusion & Diversity at McKinsey: At McKinsey, they are dedicated to building a great firm that attracts, develops, excites, and retains exceptional people. They aspire to be recognized as the best professional services firm in the world for all candidates. They value a respectful and inclusive work environment and are committed to inclusion of all people; networks support people, providing a welcoming environment where mentorship and community create an unparalleled sense of belonging and growth. To learn more, please visit their website, view their flyers about their firm's focus on inclusion and gender equality, and follow them on Facebook at Real Life at McKinsey and McKinsey Women.
Opportunities at Sunrise Futures
Based in Chicago, Sunrise Futures is one part technology company, and one part trading company. They will be at UIUC next Tuesday, September 4 for an information session and would like to invite students from the Society of Women Engineers to stop by.
Sunrise Futures will be at UIUC for on-campus interviews on Monday, September 17, 2018. Any interested students can apply to our open roles below.
Open Positions:
For more information, check out their website!
R&D Summer Intern Program at Dow AgroSciences
Dow AgroSciences would like to invite SWE members to apply for their R&D Summer Intern Program. R&D internships are available in chemistry, biology, and computer science related disciplines, including, but not limited to, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, plant breeding, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, surface chemistry, engineering (chemical, biological, material, or optical) and informatics (bio and chem). Laboratory-based Research and Development internships are located in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is a paid internship; salaries are determined by the student’s year in school. Eligible students will be pursuing a Bachelors or Master’s degree from a U.S. based college or university with proper U.S. work authorization, or the ability to obtain work authorization through their university.
Interested students should apply by clicking on the appropriate links below this message.
Applications will be accepted until November 1, 2018 for the 2019 program.
Organic Chemistry Analytical Chemistry Biochemistry+Biotechnology Computer Science and Technology
Engineering and Automation Environmental Science Material and Polymer Science Plant Biology
Visit the Clorox Company at the ECS Career Fair
The Clorox Company is seeking Engineering juniors for internship positions as well as Engineering seniors for full time positions.
Come learn more about The Clorox Company, the company behind many household names: namesake bleach and cleaning products; Green Works® naturally derived cleaning products; Ayudín® and Poett® home care products; Pine-Sol® dilutable cleaner; Fresh Step® cat litter; Kingsford® charcoal; Hidden Valley® and K C Masterpiece® dressings and sauces; Brita® water filtration products; Glad® bags, wraps and containers; and Burt's Bees® natural personal care products. We are specifically seeking Jr.& Sr. engineering students for R&D internships and full-time positions in our Pleasanton, CA and Willowbrook, IL locations. Clorox is a great place to work and recently received several corporate awards! Some examples include being the #12 place to work on Glassdoor (highest rated CPG company) and having the #1 highest rated CEO by employees on Glassdoor. Clorox is also ranked #3 on Diversity MBA Magazine’s annual list of Best Places for Women & Diverse Managers to Work and Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s Top 100 Best Corporate Citizens.
Join them on campus at the ECS Career Fair on September 11-12.
Also join them for an Info Session on Tuesday, September 11, 7:00-8:15, Chem Annex 1024.
The info session will include free pizza and product giveaways!