General Management Club Weekly Announcements
Hope everyone’s internship/job search is going well! First years, as you’re busy networking for your dream opportunity, you don’t want to miss the chance to sign up for the General Management Club Hot Groups, where you will be in a group with other students with similar recruiting goals to discuss recruiting strategies and exchange tips. Read below for more details on how to sign up!
Also mark your calendars: we have an upcoming Lunch & Learn opportunity with JP Morgan where they will highlight the program details, what a typical rotation would look like, how to navigate the recruitment process, and also next steps. Plus delicious lunch will be provided so you definitely don’t want to miss this event!
As always, be sure to check CareerPath and subscribe to weekly general management emails to see additional career opportunities.
Best,
GM Club Board
General Announcements
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GM GroupMe for First Years [1Y]
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Small Group Lunches with Sugirtha, Career Management Advisor Oct 5-Nov 6 [1Y]
Member Education
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General Management Club Hot Groups [1Y/2Y] *New*
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Resumania [1Y/2Y]
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JP Morgan Management Associate Program Lunch & Learn [1Y] *New*
Social Events
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Sign Up for Fall GM Club Small Group Dinners
Recruiting Events
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Samsung GSG Recruiting Event [1Y]
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PepsiCo Strategy & Finance MBA Internship EIS [1Y] *New*
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DuPont Management Leadership Development Program (MLDP) EIS and Happy Hour [1Y] *New*
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Upcoming Employer Information Sessions (EIS) and Coffee Chats *Updated*
Job Postings
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Highlighted job postings from CareerPath. *Updated*
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
GM GroupMe for First Years [1Y]
First years, if you haven’t already, please make sure to join the GM 2017-18 GroupMe to get real-time updates on firm events, find resume reviewers, etc. Sometimes there will be new events/opportunities popping up during the week and will be posted in the GroupMe.
How: Sign up here
Contact: Yansong Pang
Small Group Lunches with Sugirtha, Career Management Advisor [1Y]
Our very own Sugirtha Stathis is hosting small group lunches with 1Ys who want to learn more about the recruiting process in marketing! Sugirtha is a Career Management Advisor who specializes in helping students find internships and positions in ?general management, ?CPG??, and retail. She’s a wonderful resource and this is an incredible opportunity to learn about several different topics, such as:
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What is ? general management recruiting like?
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Different types of marketing roles across industries
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Tips/best practices to get ready for recruiting
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How to leverage MBACM/Wharton staff and resources
When: Thursdays, Oct. 12, Oct. 19, Oct 26, Nov 6, 12:00 pm - 1:20 pm
Where: Varied Locations
How: Sign-ups are available here.
Contact: Sugirtha Stathis
Member Education
General Management Hot Groups [1Y/2Y] *New*
This year the General Management Club will once again be forming Hot Groups. Hot Groups are groups of 4-5 first year students and are designed to get students with similar recruiting goals together to discuss recruiting strategies and exchange tips. Each Hot Group will also have access to second year students who interned or have accepted full time job offers in their desired industry.
If you wish to be a part of a Hot Group, please complete the survey in the link below by November 17th.
When: Sign up on survey by November 17th
Where: Varied locations
How: Sign up here
Contact: Adam Fleishman (afleish@wharton.upenn.edu)
Resumania [1Y/2Y]
1Y’s: Heads up that Resumania is coming up next month. You’ll have the chance to meet with 2Ys who can help you edit your resume and cover letter. More details and a sign-up sheet to come.
2Y’s: We’re looking for volunteers to work with 1Ys to help polish their resumes and cover letters. If you’re interested, please fill out this form.
When: Monday, November 13th, 4-6 pm
Where: 2401 Walnut
How: Sign up to come
Contact: Julie Grauel (jgrauel@wharton.upenn.edu) & Luisa Castellanos (luisac@wharton.upenn.edu)
JP Morgan Management Associate Program Lunch & Learn with GM Club [1Y] *New*
Are you interested in joining a small, selective program for cultivating future executives of JPMorgan Chase?
If so, you may be interested in the Management Associate Program. Participants in the two-year program accelerate their professional growth by working in challenging cross-functional roles across our wholesale and retail businesses. Key program elements include an international work experience, a robust peer network, interaction with senior management, and the opportunity to work on innovative projects across the bank.
As a leading global financial services firm, JPMorgan Chase is one of the best places to advance your career.
Lunch will be provided.
When: Monday, November 13th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Where: JMHH G60
How: Sign up here
Contact: Matt Delaney
SOCIAL EVENTS
GM Club Small Group Dinners [1Y/2Y]
Come meet the GM Club 2Ys years before 1Y recruiting starts to learn about their summer internships, recruiting experience, and ANYTHING you want to know about Wharton! Alcohol will be provided and the GM Club will subsidize $10 off of every person’s bill!
When: Throughout the month of October
Where: BYOBs around Center City
How: Sign up here
Contact: Yulani Smith
RECRUITING EVENTS
Be sure to check CareerPath and subscribe to weekly general management emails to see all career opportunities.
Samsung GSG Recruiting Event [1Y]
Samsung GSG provides a unique opportunity to advise senior executives on international business issues at one of the world’s most successful technology companies. Established by Samsung’s Chairman Lee, GSG is a diverse pool of foreign talent acting as strategic advisors (“Global Strategists”) to Samsung’s executives across a diverse range of industries, offering a breadth of valuable experiences.
This internship represents an exciting opportunity to experience life in Seoul and the challenging, high impact projects that members will face upon joining Samsung’s premier general management program. Members of GSG are expected to transition into the business line as general managers within 1-2 years, ideally positioning them for a fast tracked career at Samsung.
If interested, make sure to attend the on-campus company presentation on November 6th at 4:30pm. We will also be hosting coffee chats on November 6th between 1:30 and 3.30pm. Interested members can sign up through career services. You can learn more about us at our GSG website.
When: Monday, November 6th, 4:30 PM
Where: JMHH 270
How: Sign up on CareerPath
Contact: Zachary Queen at zach.queen@samsung.com
PepsiCo Strategy & Finance MBA Internship EIS [1Y] *New*
PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with over $63 billion in net revenue and a global portfolio of diverse and beloved brands. PepsiCo's strength is its people. We are over 250,000 game changers, mountain movers and history makers, scattered around the world, and united by a shared set of values and goals. We believe that acting ethically and responsibly is not only the right thing to do, but also the right thing to do for our business.
At PepsiCo, we aim to deliver top-tier financial performance over the long term by integrating sustainability into our business strategy, leaving a positive imprint on society and the environment. We call this Performance with Purpose. For more information on PepsiCo and the possibilities it holds, visit www.pepsico.com.
When: Monday, November 6th, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: JMHH 365
How: Sign up on CareerPath
Contact: Yulani Smith
DuPont Management Leadership Development Program (MLDP) EIS and Happy Hour [1Y] *New*
Come hear from top business leaders at DuPont on November 7th at 4:30pm, followed by a meet and greet and open bar at City Tap house.
MLDP is a top GM rotational program that can offer you an accelerated and tailored career path within the different business units of DuPont, and prepares you to assume a leadership role in general management. MLDP participants will complete 2-3 high-impact assignments, each lasting approximately 18 months. Roles include Strategic Marketing and Execution, Business Strategy and Planning, Product Innovation, Commercialization and Management, Sales Effectiveness and Business Development.
When: Tuesday, November 7th, 4:30 PM
Where: JMHH 245
How: Sign up on CareerPath
Contact: Craig Jones (craig.jones@dupont.com)
Coffee Chats *Updated*
1st Year Only | Monday 11/6/2017, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
1st Year Only | Tuesday 11/7/2017, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
1st Year Only | Tuesday 11/7/2017, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
1st Year Only | Tuesday 11/7/2017, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1st Year Only | Tuesday 11/7/2017, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Employer Information Sessions (EIS) *Updated*
1st Year Only | Monday 11/6/2017, 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
PepsiCo - Finance and Strategy
1st Year Only | Monday 11/6/2017, 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
1st Year Only | Tuesday 11/7/2017, 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
1st Year Only | Tuesday 11/7/2017, 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
1st Year Only | Thursday 11/9//2017, 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
1st Year Only | Thursday 11/9/2017, 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
JOB POSTINGS *Updated*
A sample of positions is below. Check the OCI and Job Listings page for a complete list.
Summer Internships [1Y]
Citi (Asia Pacific): 2018 Summer Associate Programs (APAC) & Recruitment Talks
Citi | Multiple Locations
Application Deadline: 11/17/2017, 11:59 PM
2018 Marketing Summer Internship
Nestle USA Inc | Multiple Locations
Application Deadline: 11/17/2017, 11:59 PM
MBA Intern - Finance & Strategy Leadership Development Program (Summer 2018)
Amgen Inc | Thousand Oaks, CA
Application Deadline: 11/30/2017, 11:59 PM
Full Time Positions [2Y]
Live Sports Production Manager
Facebook | Multiple Locations
Application Deadline: 11/8/17, 11:59 PM
Partner Product Marketing Manager - Sports, Media Partnerships
Facebook | Menlo Park, CA
Application Deadline: 11/8/17, 11:59 PM
Ansell Leadership Development Rotation Program
Ansell Healthcare | Multiple Locations
Application Deadline: 11/11/17, 11:59 PM
2017-2018 General Management Club Board
Co-Presidents: Kening Tan and Mark Simmons
VPs: Career Development Frank Li | Member Education and Special Events Matthew Delaney | Marketing, Operations, and Social Events Yulani Smith | Treasury Michelle Mei
Directors: Career Development Adam Fleishman, Luisa Castellanos, Karen Chen, Julie Grauel | Member Education and Special Events Teresa Baik, Sharmila Railkar, Jane Cheung | Marketing & Operations Jun Yoon, Yansong Pang | Social & Networking Julie Berkowitz and Alison Kumro | Treasury Deborah Asuquo