Week of February 22, 2021Undergraduate alumnus featured in Forbes' The Next 1000Founder of WhoseYourLandlord Ofo Ezeugwu, BBA ’13, was recently featured in Forbes’ The Next 1000. WhoseYourLandlord allows users to submit landlord reviews, helping to increase housing literacy in communities. Since 2016, the platform has reviewed 22,000 landlords across more than 300 U.S. cities. Secure a Career in Cloud ComputingThursday, Feb. 25 As more and more companies accelerate their migration from traditional data centers to public cloud platforms, the resource demand for individuals with a combination of cloud, cybersecurity, and IT audit experience is also accelerating. This is your opportunity to network with top industry experts and learn how you can prepare yourself now for a safe and secure future in the cloud. Financial Aid Workshop Friday, Feb. 26 Would you like to understand your financial aid package and award letter and learn more about grants, work study, scholarships, and financial resources available during COVID? Need FLDP points? Then this workshop is for you! Register>> Presented by the Center for Undergraduate Advising and Student Financial Services. Women Entrepreneurs in Sport Panel Monday, March 8 Join us for a vibrant discussion of women entrepreneurs in the sport industry. Panelists include founders from The Gist, She’s4Sports and Curastory. FLDP points available. Freelancing 2021 Four-part workshop series
Career Chat with PwC Recruiting ManagerThursday, Feb. 25 Join us to learn about Zahra Barikbin's, BBA '14, career journey as Entry-Level Recruiting Manager for PwC, her day-to-day experiences, and key advice she has for current students. Register here or through Handshake. Virtual Interviewing WorkshopMonday, March 1 Ace your next interview with this workshop that addresses key aspects of the virtual interview process: preparation, interview types and answering the behavior-based questions. A good resume gets you noticed; strong interview skills will help you land the job. Register here or through Handshake. FOX SCHOOL NEWS Fox alumnus’ photobook captures Philly protestsThis past spring, Matt Barber, MS ’20, used his camera to document the Black Lives Matters protests in Philadelphia. He recently published the photobook “PHL Black Lives Matter” in December 2020, and all of the book’s proceeds are donated to Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity. Want to advance in your career? You need to acquire key skills!Your college transcript is a credential that shows an employer you’ve earned valuable skills and technical knowledge. But what about niche skills you didn’t acquire in the course of your studies? Here are a few ways to add credentials to your résumé that won’t break the bank. Read>> |