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Thursday, October 30, 2008

UCF Winter Break Externship Program

Find out more info here.
The Externship Program is a one-day to week-long opportunity for University of Central Florida students to explore a specific career field through observing and working with an employer host.
Students do not receive any compensation or academic credit for this externship, but rather they gain valuable firsthand information about a career field and have the opportunity to begin networking within that field. The Externship Program occurs twice per academic year during Winter Break and Spring Break.
Students MUST APPLY BY NOVEMBER 7, 2008.

Florida's Economy

How bad is it? Where are the bright spots?
Read the Florida Trend article here.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Accountant Opening (Apopka)

See KnightLink for details.
Hermann Engelmann Greenhouses, Inc. (based in Apopka, FL) is one of the largest producers of indoor tropical foliage. Customers include the largest retail chains in the country.
Currently searching for a high-energy professional to join our 230 employees as an accountant/analyst. Position reports directly to CFO. See KnightLink for details.

Harris Corp and Lockheed Martin in the news

Read recently in Florida Trend online:
MELBOURNE — Harris Corp. (NYSE-HRS) has replaced Lehman Brothers Holdings in the S&P 500 index.
ORLANDO — Lockheed Martin’s Orlando missiles unit has won a $122-million Army contract that’s expected to create as many as 200 high-tech jobs over two years. The program involves the next generation of air-to-ground combat missiles.

Monday, October 27, 2008

15 Additional Banks to Seek US Aid

15 Additional Banks Plan to Seek U.S. Aid
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/28/business/economy/28assist.html?pagewanted=print
At least 15 banks have signed up for the government’s offer of a cash injection, in addition to the 9 that joined the program initially...
Nine of the largest banks, including
JPMorgan Chase & Company and Citigroup, received the first $125 billion of capital infusions two weeks ago.
The additional 14 banks that have announced they will use the government funds includes:
PNC Financial Services Group, $7.7 billion; the Capital One Financial Corporation, $3.55 billion; the Regions Financial Corporation, $3.5 billion; SunTrust Banks, $3.5 billion; Fifth Third Bancorp, $3.4 billion; KeyCorp, $2.5 billion; Comerica, $2.25 billion; the State Street Corporation, $2.0 billion; the Northern Trust Corporation, $1.5 billion; Huntington Bancshares, $1.4 billion; the First Horizon National Corporation, $866 million; the City National Corporation, $395 million; Valley National Bancorp, $330 million; Washington Federal, $200 million; and First Niagara Financial Group, $186 million.

Dress for Success

http://www.symsdress.com/
Visit the link above for quick tips on appropriate attire for workplace and interviewing. Have questions? Come by during our Walk-In Hours
BA 2, Room 222
Tuesdays & Thursdays
10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Lockheed Martin Info Session Thursday 10/30

Lockheed Martin will be in the Student Union, Room 221 A-B
for a company information session
Thursday October 30, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Suggested attire business professional or business casual.
All students invited!

Friday, October 24, 2008

Avaya On Campus Interviews 11/6/08

Avaya is recruiting via KnightLink for
Client Executive - Inside/Territory Sales
SUBMIT RESUME by 10/28/08.
Entry-level position allowing you to learn about Avaya products, develop and sharpen your professional skills and get broad exposure across the Global Sales organization.
See full description in KnightLink. Upcon program completion, candidates hold full time sales position..
*Candidates should be pursuing BA/BS in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or other Business or Technology related majors. (See KnightLink for full list of requirements.)
*Must be open to relocation. Inside Sales groups are located in Highlands Ranch, CO or Brandon, FL. Territory positions will be nationwide and determined by the needs of the business.