Happy Sunday!
Thank you all for joining us for our meeting this past Monday. We hope you enjoyed Laurie Lynch's presentation all about TJX Companies and how merchandising, buying, and planning/allocation work for such a large company! Be sure to apply on a handshake or check out this document for all of the great internship and full-time opportunities TJX has available.
Due to the long weekend, our next meeting will be held on TUESDAY, October 10th at 7 pm in Flavin Auditorium as the University will be following a Monday schedule. We will be hosting Travelers, an insurance company known for both its commercial and personal protection plans. They will share more about the company, and opportunities for students within their Product Management Development Program. They will also be sharing resume and interview tips and tricks, so be sure to join us!
We also will be live streaming this meeting on Zoom for virtual viewers to attend at the following link:
Zoom Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/98261937979
Meeting ID: 982 6193 7979
Committees:
Marketing: The next Marketing Committee meeting will be Wednesday, October 11th at 7 pm on Zoom! Join us for a Dell Technologies marketing internship information session! If you haven't yet, you can still join the committee using this form.
Peer Mentorship: If you signed up for this committee keep an eye out for your pairings and some exciting upcoming events! The first meeting will be Wednesday, October 18th with the location TBD.
Community Service: Thank you to all who came to our first meeting, look out for details about the next one! If you haven't joined yet, use this link.
Content:
Podcast: Our podcast "Out of Office (with WiB)" is back! If you are interested in being on the podcast, working behind the scenes, or just learning more, fill out this form!
Blog: Our first blog post is up! Check out, "The Benefits of an Externship" by Brigid Murray, at this link.
If you would like to learn more about WiB, check out our website and follow our Instagram (@IsenbergWiB), where we post regular updates about meetings, events, and opportunities.
Have a comment or concern? Please don't hesitate to fill out this anonymous feedback/report form.
UMass Opportunities
UMass Tour Guides: Want a fun job where you get to work on your public speaking skills and convince students to come to UMass? Apply to be a tour guide! Fill out this application by Tuesday, October 10th and see this flyer for more information!
Citi Bank: Citi Bank is hosting an exciting upcoming virtual event on October 27th from 1-2 pm EST! The event will feature their Spread Products Investment Technologies (SPRINT) team to discuss strategic venture capital and how to build and invest in technology. If you are interested in joining please see this flyer and register here!
ICons: Apply to ICons to work on real-world problems that interest you, network across the business and STEM fields, and fulfill your UMass requirements. Apply here!
IDEA Council: Want to work with the Isenberg administration to increase inclusion, diversity, equity, and access? Apply here!
Other Opportunities
Audax Women in Private Debt Forum: This forum is a half-day program that gives an overview of careers in finance and the alternative asset industry, focusing on the Audax Private Debt platform. Selected participants will be invited to the workshop, where they will learn the skills necessary for a successful career in finance and network with investment professionals from the firm. This opportunity is open to sophomores of any major, be sure to apply here by Monday, October 23rd.