The Rankin College of Business Backpack to Briefcase program is one more way that we work to ensure our students are ready for career success. In a series of workshops, business professionals and faculty share tools and techniques for landing an internship or that first career position.
Fall workshops focus on internships, and spring workshops prepare students for their new careers. The fall series will begin the week of September 19 -23, with two or more sessions every day. Sessions will be in person unless indicated.
Watch for updates as we add new speakers! This year we are adding a networking event on Tuesday, September 20, 4:30 pm – 6 pm at Blanchard Hall on the SAU campus.
We invite students, alums, community and business leaders, and faculty to drop by for casual conversations strengthening our networks.
Schedule
| Date | Topic | Speakers | Location |
Monday, September 19 |
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| 9:30 a.m. | Launch your career with an internship: Student experiences | James Andrews, Emrich, and Scroggins
Jana Avery, Parks & Company PLC Brennan Ashmore, Grier, Reeves, and Lawley |
BLN 203
Dr. Warrick |
| 9:30 a.m. | Launch your career with an internship: Student experiences | Bailey Reed ‘22, Southern Aluminum
Chris Sutton, State Farm |
BLN 201
Ms. Givens |
| 9:30 a.m. | Launch your career with an internship: Student experiences | Dasiah Williams, Arvest Bank
Jacqueline Jacobson, Sherwin Williams |
BLN 205
Dr. Hoang |
| 12:40 p.m. | Social media – Is yours helping or hurting your internship and job search? | Jessica Yarbrough, MBA, JD Deputy Public Defender | BLN 102
Ms. Pearson |
| 6:00 p.m. | Building your network
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Alan Tyson
General Manager, Polyethylene Containers, Inc. |
BLN 202
Dr. Almotairi |
Tuesday, September 20 |
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| 9:30 a.m. | What is an elevator pitch, and why do I need one? | Janell Reeves
ASBTDC, Director |
BLN 205
Dr. Wise |
| 11:00 a.m. | Use Handshake and LinkedIn to find that internship and job.
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Anne Sands,
SAU Career Center, Director |
BLN 205
Mr. Watson |
| 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Drop-in |
Networking event and LinkedIn photos
All invited – RSVP https://forms.gle/aG8cnKxjAZp5ggJD9 |
Alums, MBA, Undergrad students, Faculty,
Business Community |
Blanchard Hall Lobby |
Wednesday, September 21 |
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| 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Mock interviews and LinkedIn photos
Contact Ms. Cribb at KristenCribb@saumag.edu for an appointment |
Stephen Zorsch, Farm Bureau Agent
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Grand Hall
Ms. Cribb |
| 2:10 p.m. | Finding and registering for your internship | Sheila Pearson
Internship Coordinator |
BLN 204
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Thursday, September 22 |
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| 11:00 a.m. | Day one – things to know for a successful internship and job
Zoom link |
Gwendolyn Roland, Distinguished Alumni
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BLN102 and ZOOM
Ms. Pearson |
| 2:10 p.m. | Dress for success
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Sheryl Porter MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP, Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, Human Resources Manager | BLN 208
Dr. Wise |
| 6:00 p.m. | Internship Recognition Dinner
By Invitation |
All students and sponsors in internships for 2021-22 | Grand Hall |
Friday, September 23 |
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| 8:00 a.m. | Career Possibilities
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Ethan Young, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
Emily Jett, CPA, Senior Tax Accountant, Frost |
BLN 202
Mr. Logan |
| 9:00 a.m. | Career Possibilities | Ethan Young, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
Kristen Temple, Supply Chain Compliance, Aerojet Rocketdyne Emily Jett, CPA, Senior Tax Accountant, Frost |
BLN 202
Ms. Riley |
| 10:00 a.m. | Career Possibilities | Kaitlin Kitchens, VP & Asst Branch Mgr,
First State Bank of DeQueen Kelsie Madison, Hosted Events Manager, Murphy Arts District Emily Jett, CPA, Senior Tax Accountant, Frost |
BLN 202
Ms. Riley Mr. Logan |
| 11:00 a.m. | Career Possibilities | Kaitlin Kitchens, VP & Asst Branch Mgr,
First State Bank of DeQueen Kelsie Madison, Hosted Events Manager, Murphy Arts District |
BLN 202
Dr. Logan |
Thank you to our sponsors making this week possible.
