Agenda Item

Points of Discussion

Time

Introductions

·         Attendees on the call will be asked to share their name, graduating class, and home campus

·         Panel speakers Thandi, Pia, and Anthony will share their respective backgrounds and roles in the Hult Alumni Association

·         Share rationale for creating this conference call and future possibilities

5-10 mins

Overview

Provide a summary of topics to be presented:

·         Topic 1: “Top 5 Strategies to Land a Job in the New Economy”

·         Topic 2: “Job Prospects for Foreign Students with OPT”

·         Topic 3: “IT Major Consulting Trends in the US”

5 mins

Topic 1 

·         Resume Essentials—Top 5 Must Haves for your Resume

·         Efficiency in Networking—How to Make the Best of Your Professional Contacts

·         Online Applications—Top 5 Places to Search for Jobs Online

·         Interviews—Informational vs. Job Interviews: How to Use Both to your Advantage

·         Social Media—Googling, Facebook, and Twitter Best Practices

15 mins

Topic 2

·         Application strategy for people with OPT—Pia’s Experience as a Foreign Student in the US

·         High Priority Hiring Professions – STEM and other in-demand professions

15 mins

Topic 3

·         IT Audit/Internal Controls—Anthony’s experience working at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

·         Business Intelligence/Data Analytics—the role of “Big Data”, perspective on the future of structured/unstructured data, and an overview of the major market vendors

·         Mobile App Development—venues and networking organizations in Washington D.C. to enhance skills and awareness

·         Business/IT Liaison Roles—Anthony’s experience at Hewitt Associates and how these roles have developed

·         ERP Implementation/Upgrades— Overview of Functional and Technical Roles in Demand

15 mins

Pre-Submitted Questions

·         Panel speakers will respond to select questions submitted in advance of the call

5 mins

Q&A

·         Participants ask questions informally

·         Floor will be opened for feedback/reactions from participants

5-10 mins

Wrap-Up

·         Discussion about possible future conference call series

·         Closing comments from panel speakers

5 mins