Happy Sunday!!
We hope you are all having an amazing weekend! Thank you again for joining us this past Monday to learn all about TJX and their amazing opportunities.
If you happened to miss the meeting, don't fret and click here to see the recording!
Our next meeting will be heldTOMORROW, Monday, September 30th at 7pm in Flavin Auditorium (Isenberg 137). We will be joined by Caitlyn Rosello, a fellow UMass WIB alum and a TTI recruiter. During this meeting, she will be sharing insights on company's $13.3 billion success in cordless technology across industries like construction and consumer markets. She will also be sharing some valuable interview prep, so be ready to take notes if you so please.
If you are not able to join us in person next Monday, please feel free to join us on Zoom!
Zoom Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/96705375240
Meeting ID: 967 0537 5240
Committee Sign Ups:
Marketing Committee: If you are looking to get more involved in WiB and are interested in marketing, fill out this form. Their next meeting will be Wednesday, October 16th at 7pm in Isenberg room N145.
Community Service Committee: If you are looking to get more involved in both the on and off-campus community through WiB, fill out this form. Their first meeting will be Wednesday, October 9th at 7pm in Isenberg room N145.
Peer Mentorship: If you are looking for guidance from an older WiB member with making your schedule, finding and using Isenberg resources, or just want to get to know other members, fill out this form. This is the perfect opportunity to meet WIB members in a smaller setting. The deadline to fill the form out is TODAY, September 29th, so make sure to fill it out as soon as possible!
Reminders:
Membership Dues: Dues for the year are $10. Paying these gains you access to joining the committee meetings, special events (field trips and social events), makes you a first consideration when applying for E-Board, allows you to put “Active Member of WiB” on your resume, and access to the WiB Membership Packet. You can do this one of two ways:
Venmo @IsenbergWiB with your full name and UMass Email
Bring cash to our next meeting and sign excel sheet at end of meeting!
Podcast: Our podcast called "Out of Office (with WiB)" is back! Be sure to check out the most recent epsiode: "S. 2 Ep. 1- Internships, Travels, and Transitioning Back to Campus Life w/ Megan & Callie". You can listen to it on Spotify or Apple podcasts!
We can't wait to see you all tomorrow!
As a reminder, all are welcome at our WiB meetings, regardless of your major- so make sure to bring your friends and anyone else interested in joining.
If you would like to learn more about WiB, check out our website and follow our Instagram (@IsenbergWiB), where we post regular updates about meetings, events and opportunities.
UMass Opportunities
Minutemen Equity Fund: MEF is an autonomous student-run fund that seeks to prepare members for competitive careers in finance, and other related fields. They recently opened applications to their eight week Diversity Development Program (DDP) for this fall! This program is intended for freshmen of any major and offers hands-on equity research experience, 1:1 mentorship from a senior member in the fund, and an opportunity for a final round Junior Analyst interview. Their applications for the program are due TOMORROW, September 30th at 11:59 PM and can be found here.
Minutemen Fixed Income Fund: The Minutemen Fixed Income Fund is currently seeking applications for their diversity program, DIFI. With their guidance and support, MFIF analysts find jobs and internships in some of the most competitive fields, including Investment Banking, Sales & Trading, Research, and Asset Management. The DIFI program takes place every fall to introduce diverse freshmen and sophomores to financial research, specifically in fixed income. The program requires no prior financial skills or experience, only a desire to learn. The DIFI Program consists of weekly meetings, speaker sessions, networking, shadowing, and 1 on 1 support, all designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed for success. At the end of the program, students will have the opportunity to participate in a final round interview for a Junior Analyst position. Please see their website if interested or email minutemenfixedincomefund@gmail.com with any questions. Applications can be found here and are due TOMORROW, Monday September 30th at 11:59.
Protect our Breasts Club: Protect our Breasts aims to share the conversation about chemicals in everyday products found on the grocery shelves that contribute to breast cancer; empowering women to make safer choices to protect their breasts during the most vulnerable periods of their lives. If you're looking to make better choices, you can stay informed on updates and future meetings by signing up for their email list here.
Women of Isenberg Conference: Join the 2025 Women of Isenberg Conference Student Ambassador Program! This event will be held on February 15th, 2025 and Student Ambassadors will moderate a panel at the conference as well as help with other pre conference and day of logistical tasks. This is a great opportunity to network with industry professionals and distinguished alumni! This position is open to UMass Amherst students. Please feel free to contact them at womenofisenberg@isenberg.umass.edu with any additional questions or for more information! Apply here by October 2nd.
UMass Tour Guide: UMass Amherst Tour Guide applications are open! Their goal this year is to create a more diverse staff to adequately represent the UMass student body to prospective students. This is a fantastic and fun chance to get a PAID on campus job! This is a great opportunity to get involved on campus and build a strong network. We encourage all who are interested to apply. The applications will close on October 11th, 2024. They will be read on a rolling basis. Apply here if interested.
Additional Opportunities
TJX: Interested in working for TJX in the future? Check out their summer 2025 internships now on handshake. Feel free to reach out to laurie_lynch@tjx.com or roni_nelson@tjx.com if you have any questions.
ArcLight Consulting: Interested working in software consulting in a fast paced but fun environment? Arc Light Consulting is the perfect place for WIB members and is now recruiting for summer 2025 full time roles. Lisa Freeley, a WIB alum will be at the Isenberg Career Fair to talk more and answer any questions so make sure to stop by their table! Check out handshake to view their opportunities or message Lisa on LinkedIn.
Citi Global Wealth: Are you a current junior interested in working with Citi Wealth in the future? Apply for their summer analyst programs now! The process is a rolling basis, so interested candidates should apply as soon as possible. If interested, feel free to reach out to Caroline Tierney, a WIB alum and current analyst here.
LATAM Summer Analyst: application
NAM-NYC Summer Analyst: application
NAM-Miami Summer Analyst: application
NAM-Beverly Hills Summer Analyst: application
SeaBoard International Forest Products: Interested in working in a trading firm in the future? Make sure to visit handshake or forward a resume directly to Julia.