Capital One Career Opportunities

Since graduating from JMU in 2010, I have been with Capital One in their Information Technology Development Program (ITDP).  I have now been given a great opportunity to help do some recruiting at JMU, and am looking for candidates for the ITDP!

At first glance, most engineering students would probably shy away from a financial company.  However, the financial services industry has some of the highest stakes to protect the vast amounts of information we obtain and analyze.  Because of this, much of our business relies on our information technology.  We have found that engineers are perfect for some of the roles we are looking for, with the ability to solve real world problems, think analytically, and communicate issues and solutions to others.  Chris Tignor is in charge of Capital One's information security and is known to have built one of the best IS teams in the county - he is a JMU alum.  Several ITDP hires over the past couple of years have landed in his organization.

 

The ITDP is an awesome entry level opportunity and has multiple roles available, including Business Systems Analyst.  The job offers salaries on par with the industry, and competitive with other companies targeting engineering students.  Below is a great PDF that gives more background on the ITDP.

Capital One will be attending the career fair Monday 10/3 and performing on campus interviews the first week in November.  We have a job posting on Recruit-a-Duke as well, the application deadline being 10/20.  Here is a link to the posting https://jmu-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?mode=form&id=1ee9df6dd8b94bd4e81ed77429d4cc40&s=jobs&ss=jobs&.  For any questions regarding the Capital One recruiting process, students may reach out to Vanessa Mauskapf at vanessa.mauskapf@capitalone.com.

Students should feel free to contact me for any general questions about Capital One that they may have, at joshua.torkelson@capitalone.com.

2011 Fling Photos

Check out these great pictures of the 2011 Fling event last weekend!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cisat/sets/72157627729965496/

2011-2012 Cluster One Preferences

2011-2012 Cluster One Preferences

As you know, your schedules are pretty tight and JMU strongly recommends that you complete all 3 of your Cluster One General Education classes by the end of your freshmen year. In order to make certain that you get the classes you still need, I am collecting information to help pre-register you for Spring semester Cluster 1 General Education classes. Please complete the following survey to indicate your choices. Completing this survey will allow the Registrar to automatically put you in the class(es) you need based on your choices. In order to accommodate your requests, you must complete the survey by September 26th. Any late surveys will not be viewed and you will be on your own to register for the remaining classes.

http://jmu.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_0Nk31F7o5yRboDq

Questions? Please let me know.
Thanks,
Tiffany

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2011 Fling Results!

We had a great time on Saturday! Thanks to all who helped out and participated and the winners are...1st place - Evan Eaves, Stefan Haas, Charles King, Joshua Mosiniak, Alexander Polazzo; 2nd place - Lauren Distler, Ina Sengar, Daniel Bolinger, Daman Cox, Kyle Edwards; 3rd place - Mick Blackwell, Michael Davis, William Hays, Kevin Johnson, Fredo Loiseau and Zachary Willis! Congratulations to you all!

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Resume Roadshow for Fall 2011

Do you need to have your resume reviewed?

Then make a pit stop at a Resume Roadshow! Career and Academic Planning is bringing our services to you! These events are offered all over campus throughout the semester and can help you prepare for the upcoming Fall Career and Internship Fair as well as other events. The Resume Roadshow is designed to be in convenient locations where you can easily stop in and have your resume reviewed. No need to sign up in advance!
The schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, September 21: 3-5pm @ ISAT/CS 259
Thursday, September 29: 4-6pm @ Zane Showker 242
Tuesday, October 11: 4-6pm @ Godwin 356
Thursday, October 20: 1-3pm @ Warren Post Office

Make sure to bring 2 copies of your resume with you. For more information, visit http://www.jmu.edu/cap/calendar/index.htm.

If these times do not work for you, you can always make an appointment to have your resume reviewed in Wilson by a CAP staff member. Just call 540-568-6555.

Also, Laura Hickerson’s office hours for Fall 2011, are 3-5pm on Tuesdays in ISAT/CS 318.  First come, first served.

Thinking About Graduate School?

Then come on out to Graduate School 101 next Thursday, Sept. 22, : 5:30-7:30 pm in Festival Ballrooms B & C.

We have a variety of wonderful presenters lined up that  will teach you about the aspects of applying, preparing, funding, and surviving graduate school.

This event will also feature a panel of current graduate students who will provide advice on navigating the graduate school waters.

Sponsored by: Career & Academic Planning

Below are more details about the event.

5:30-6:00pm:      Admissions/Research
Kathy Thompson, Assistant Dean Graduate School at JMU

6:00-6:30pm:      Preparation and Testing
Heather Moorehead-Kaplan Test Prep

6:30-7:00pm:      Financing Grad School
Brad Barnett, Senior Associate Director, Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at JMU

7:00-7:30pm:      Life as a Grad student (Graduate student panel from 5 different graduate programs)
Kathy Thompson, Facilitator                                                                                 

The Fling 2011

On September 17th, 2011, the JMU School of Engineering will launch the The 2011 FLING Extreme challenge!  New this year, FLING teams will design, build, test and launch the stuffed “Duke Dog” in one day! 

The FLING is now part of the ENGR 101 curriculum.  Because we have 124 enrolled freshman, we expect approximately 21 FLING teams! 

Agenda
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Teams arrive, design, build and test devices. Materials provided for the build include: PVC pipe, surgical tubing, duct tape, bungee cords, etc. 

12:30 p.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Lunch (pizza and drinks)

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Teams compete.  Winners from each section go to the finals!

Come on out and watch your fellow students FLING the stuffed Duke Dog!


Saturday, September 17th from 10-3 in HHS 2301

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Graduation Applications

In order to make sure that this (GRADUATION) happens for you, I need your help in completing your graduation application.

Please follow these steps:

1. Pick up a graduation application (from me, outside of my office door or the registrar, Warren Hall 3rd floor)
2. Complete sections 1-10.
3. If you have a second major – get that advisor's and unit head's signature for section 11
4. If you have a minor(s) – get that advisor's and unit head's signature for section 11
5. Once you have secured the proper advisor's and unit head's signatures, return the form to me no later than October 13th.
6. I will attach your transcript to the application and sign it, have Dr. Kolvoord sign it and get it to the Registrar by Nov 15th.

Any questions, please let me know.
Tiffany

P.A.S.S. Schedule for Fall 2011

Electrical and Optical Systems (Harrisonburg, VA)

http://harrisonburg.craigslist.org/egr/2577229527.html


Electrical and Optical Systems

Are you starting your engineering career? Do you enjoy research and technology? Would you benefit from working in a collegiate type research atmosphere?
We have a unique opportunity for entry and mid-level Electrical Engineers to assist the US Patent and Trademark Office in researching, analyzing, and classifying new technical patent applications. As a Patent Classifier, you will have a front row seat to the latest in technology!

We provide a thorough training program, on-site mentoring, beautiful offices, and a large team of enthusiastic researcher engineers as your professional colleagues.
We are specifically seeking candidates with academic research and/or job experience in as many of the following as possible:
General pulse or digital communications, multiplex communications, cellular communications, image analysis, graphics processing, dynamic information storage & retrieval, digital photography, video broadcasting, video signal processing, computer memory systems, processors, networks, databases, cryptography, and control systems.

Required Skills:
•    Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Science or closely related field
•    The ability to multitask, think on the go and adapt to changing situations.
•    Demonstrated experience performing research and analysis
•    Ability to learn and perform complex processing operations
•    Meticulous attention to details
•    Ability to learn and utilize automated systems to perform research
•    Ability to work well in a team environment
•    Ability to function in a production-based environment, including operating efficiently, accurately and at a significant pace.
•    Motivated to meet and eventually exceed productivity and quality targets
•    Solid communication skills
•    Attention to deadlines
•    Ability to solve problems and work independently without need of excessive supervision
•    Ability to work on a computer workstation 8 hours per day
•    Academic or work exposure to semi-conductors a plus

Additionally, applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must have US citizenship.
Our brand new state of the art offices are located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley in Harrisonburg, VA. We provide full benefits, including vacation, sick, 401K, and all government holidays.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

To apply, simply reply to the email provided with your resume and reference Job # 7046.

Cherokee Nation Government Solutions provides technical support services and project support personnel to our Government and industry partners. Our highly skilled experts support and supplement the mission, expertise, and skill sets of our clients. Utilizing our customer-intimate approach, we partner with our clients to provide strategic solutions that maximize the use of human and financial resources to ensure that mission-critical projects are completed on time and within budget.

Cherokee Nation Government Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Location: Harrisonburg, VA
Compensation: Commesurate Based on Experience
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Mock Interview with J.M. Waller Associates

Mock Interviews, sponsored by Career and Academic Planning, are an opportunity for you to practice interviewing with an employer. The employer will offer you professional feedback on your performance. All Mock Interviews are held in the Sonner Hall Interview Center, on the lower level.

Sep. 16 - J.M. Waller Associates (Sign-up deadline:  Sept. 14th)
JMWA is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing architect-engineer and consulting services to federal, state, municipal and commercial clients.

We provide our clients technical and management expertise across a broad range of services including: environmental, planning, design and construction, logistics, real estate, and information technology.

Sign up on Recruit-A-Duke by clicking on the Job Opportunities tab, On Campus Interviewing Job Postings for JMU Students, at Keyword put in mock!

Important Note:  You must have On-Campus Interviewing rights to particpate in Mock Interviews.  If you have yet to obtain these, you can easily do so by completing the 15-minute online workshop at the web address below.  Please allow one business day for your completion of the workshop to be processed. Recruit-A-Duke Online Workshop:

http://www.jmu.edu/cap/interviewing/students/radworkshop/index.htm

Best to you in your job search process!

Regards,

Employer Relations and Recruiting Services
James Madison University
Career and Academic Planning

 

Fall 2011 Career & Academic Planning Events

Main Office:  3rd floor Wilson Hall - 540.568.6555
http://www.jmu.edu/cap

RECRUIT-A-DUKE ONLINE TUTORIAL – Available online!
To participate in on-campus interviews, the Recruit-A-Duke tutorial is MANDATORY so that you can learn how to use the On-Campus Recruiting portion within the system and is for everyone seeking internships or full-time positions.
Also learn about additional services that can be accessed through Recruit-A-Duke such as links to Federal Employment and Nationwide Job Searches.
To complete the tutorial online, please visit www.jmu.edu/cap/interviewing/students.

RESUME ROUND UP – Monday, September 12, 12-3:30 pm, Festival Ballroom
This event is sponsored by Career & Academic Planning and provides an opportunity for you to have your resume reviewed by employers in a relaxed environment. Arrive with a draft copy of your resume, you will be seen on a firstcome, first-served basis and be able to meet with an employer and gain valuable insight and perspective on your resume! Dress is casual.

MOCK INTERVIEW PROGRAM – Sonner Interview Center
Most interviews are at least partially behaviorally-based, asking for examples of experiences from your past that is used to predict your future performance. What kinds of questions might you expect? And how can you prepare for them? The best way is practice! Take this opportunity to practice your interview skills with employers and gain real feedback that you wouldn’t normally receive from an interview—what you did well and how you can improve. Sign up for mock interviews on Recruit-A-Duke no later than two days before the interview date. The fall dates are:

Tuesday, September 13 – Johnson Lambert & Protiviti
Wednesday, September 14 – Grant Thornton
Friday, September 16 – J.M. Waller Associates
Monday, September 19 – KPMG
Tuesday, September 27 – MicroLink
Wednesday, September 28 – Deloitte
Wednesday, October 5 – Virginia Department of Labor & Industry
Wednesday, October 12 – Adecco & MassMutual Financial Group
Thursday, October 13 – Target
Thursday, October 20 – Good Printers
Friday, October 21 – SunTrust
Wednesday, October 26 – Aramark
Wednesday, November 2 – HydroGeoLogic, Inc. (HGL)

FALL EVENTS HELD IN THE FESTIVAL STUDENT CENTER BALLROOM
Student Employment Fair: Tuesday, September 13, 1:30 – 4 pm
Sponsored by JMU Student Employment Office

Graduate and Professional School Fair: Tuesday, September 27, 4 – 7pm
Sponsored by JMU Graduate School

JMU Fall Career & Internship Fair: Monday, October 3, 12 – 4 pm
Sponsored by JMU Career & Academic Planning

GRADUATE SCHOOL 101 - Thursday, September 22, 5:30-7:30, Festival Ballroom
Thinking about applying for graduate school? Don’t miss this program to learn about all the aspects of applying for, paying for and surviving grad school! This event will also feature a panel of current graduate students who will provide advice on navigating the graduate school waters.

KAPLAN PRACTICE TEST DRIVE-SUNDAY, SEPT. 25, TO REGISTER HTTP://WWW.KAPTEST.COM/PRACTICE

RESUME REVIEWS WITH THE CIA – Thursday, September 22, Sonner Interview Center
Schedule a 15 minute time slot on Recruit-A-Duke to meet with the CIA to acquire feedback on your resume. Please bring a draft of your resume and you may want to review http://www.jmu.edu/cap/resumes_cover/index.htm to assist in developing a draft of your resume if you do not already have one. If there is time to do so, you may want to conduct an informational interview and/or acquire feedback regarding interviewing skills in order to better prepare yourself for the recruiting process.

RESUME ROADSHOWS
Need to have your resume reviewed and can’t make it to Resume Round Up? Make a pit stop at a Resume Roadshow!
The advantage of the Resume Roadshow is that we bring our services to you- offered all over campus throughout the semester, these events are designed to be in convenient locations where you can stop in and have your resume reviewed- no need to sign up in advance. Make sure to bring 2 copies of your resume with you.

Wednesday, September 21, 3 – 5pm, ISAT/CS 259
Thursday, September 29, 4 – 6pm, Zane Showker 242
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 4 - 6pm, Godwin 356
Thursday, October 20, 1 – 3pm, Warren Post Office

RESUME WRITING WORKSHOPS
Nervous about writing your resume? Don’t sweat it. Resume Workshops will teach you step by step, everything you need to know about constructing your resume. All workshops are located in Wilson 306.

Monday, September 5, 1-2pm
Thursday September 8, 3-4 pm
Tuesday, September 13, 11am-12pm
Wednesday, September 14, 11:30am-12:30pm
Monday, September 19, 1:30-2:30pm
Wednesday, September 21, 12-1pm
Tuesday, September 27, 4-5pm
Thursday, September 29, 11am-12pm
Tuesday, October 4, 11am-12pm
Wednesday, October 5, 10-11am
Monday, October 10, 12:30-1:30pm
Thursday, October 13, 4-5pm
Tuesday, October 18, 4-5pm
Wednesday, October 26, 11:30am-12:30pm
Thursday, November 3, 11am-12pm
Monday, November 7, 1-2pm
Wednesday, November 16, 11:30am-12:30pm
Thursday, December 1, 3:30-4:30pm

RESUME REVIEW APPOINTMENTS
Individual appointments can be arranged with a Career & Academic Planning advisor by calling 540-568-6555. All appointments are located in Wilson 301.

LAURA’S OFFICE HOURS ON EAST CAMPUS FOR FALL 2011 (starting Sept. 13)
Tuesdays, 3:00-5:00pm, ISAT/CS 318
Walk in, first come, first serve

WhiteWave Foods Project (ENGR 280/480 Project Course)

ENGR 280/480 – Projects in Engineering
Fall 2011

WhiteWave Foods Company Projects

The WhiteWave Foods Company produces and bottles numerous brand name dairy, creamer, and juice products for worldwide distribution.  The WhiteWave plant in Mt. Crawford, VA, is one of the largest production facilities in the country for such products.

WhiteWave is currently seeking JMU engineering students to work alongside its plant technicians and personnel to identify causes of production inefficiencies and suggest solutions to improve manufacturing processes.  This work would be undertaken for two (2) elective academic credits in the ENGR 280/480 project course.

This is an exceptional opportunity for engineering students to experience a production facility, work beside practicing engineers and technicians, and practice engineering design and problem solving skills.  In addition to strengthening your resume through industry practice, participation may potentially lead to internship and/or employment opportunities.

Students interested in participating in this ENGR 280/480 course should contact Dr. Keith Holland (hollansk@jmu.edu) for additional information regarding the course and course registration.

*Note that this project will require students to make regular (weekly) visits to the WhiteWave Foods plant in Mt. Crawford, VA, an approximately 15 minute drive from the JMU campus.  Students will be expected to arrange their own transportation to/from the plant.
 

Deloitte- Recruiting in ISAT this fall!

We will be back on campus starting next Wednesday and will be handing out donuts, Deloitte t-shirts, and information about the positions that we are recruiting for on campus.  In addition to our Deloitte Technology Consulting recruitment efforts, we will have two other groups on campus that aim to recruit and hire both computer engineering and computer science students.

Our Technology Risk and Analytics and Forensic Technology groups will be hosting information tables in ISAT on September 9 and September 22 in an effort to socialize these opportunities with the ISAT students and answer any questions about potential career opportunities.  I am currently trying to get in touch with the Cyber Defense Club to schedule either an information session or roundtable discussion with the club members and our cyber security professionals, but am certainly open to any other student groups you think it would make sense to target.  If you are interested, I have attached  both job description to this email.

Finally, we are planning on having a faculty/student networking luncheon next Wednesday in the board room in Chandler so I will send you both invitations once those are finalized.

I look forward to meeting you soon!

Best,
Katie Crona
Campus Recruiter
Deloitte Services LP
1919 N. Lynn Street, Arlington, VA 22209
Tel/Direct: +571-882-8964| Mobile: 571-319-3329 | Fax: 877-689-1946

kcrona@deloitte.com | www.deloitte.com