SMU Hegi Family Career Development Center

Practice interviewing with real employers! Sign up for Mock Interviews with Employers for a one-on-one mock interview session with a real employer to gain experience and get feedback. Open to SMU students & alumni; all majors welcome. Sign up: https://bit.ly/4eshoaj

Prepare for the Fair! Get ready for the Career Fair with our slate of events 👉

Career Fair 101: learn the basics and ask questions
💯 Tues, Sept 10, 3-4 PM | HTSC 126 | https://bit.ly/3Myesgf

Recruiter Career Panel: hear from corporate recruiters
💯 Wed, Sept 11, 3-4 PM | HTSC 126 | https://bit.ly/3MANm8i

Resumania: meet 1-on-1 with an employer for resume feedback
💯 Thurs, Sept 12, 1-4 PM | HTSC 126 | https://bit.ly/4eeQQJl
💯 Registration required - visit 12twenty to register!

Register for all events on 12twenty. Don't forget to attend the Career Fair on September 17, 3-6 PM!

Shout out to everyone who attended yesterday's Hegi Open House! We loved meeting everyone and can't wait to see you soon for more career development.

Did you miss the event? No problem! Schedule an appointment in 12twenty (smu.12twenty.com) or visit us any time we're open:

📅 Monday-Friday
🕣 8:30 AM-5 PM

FREE CLOTHES THIS WEDNESDAY 👀 Attend the SMU Career Closet event to get FREE professional attire! We've got top brands of professional clothing to help you dress sharp for upcoming interviews, internships, and more. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4722ODP

Location: Hughes Trigg Student Center Ballroom
Date: August 28, 2024
Time: 9 AM-12 PM and 1-5 PM (come and go)

Incoming SMU Students: apply NOW for the Hegi Career Leaders (HCL)! "I’ve loved the community of hardworking and dedicated individuals that HCL brings together." - Jazmin Darjean

Applications for incoming SMU students are open NOW through July 1, 2024, 7 AM at https://bit.ly/smuhcl2024. Don't wait - spots are limited!

New/Incoming SMU students: apply NOW to join the Hegi Career Leaders in Fall 2024! This exclusive program provides selected students with access to:
✅ specialized career counseling sessions
✅ targeted employer networking events
✅ company visits and presentations

It also looks great on a resume! Applications now open for NEW SMU students entering in Fall 2024; apply here - https://bit.ly/45zF2yo

Final deadline: July 1, 2024, 7 AM

🚨Jorge Baldor TONIGHT 🚨 Don’t miss this chance to hear from this MAJOR Dallas change-maker & entrepreneur tonight, 10/5/23, 5:30-7 PM, in HTSC 126 on SMU’s campus. All students and alumni are welcome! This is the perfect opportunity to hear from an SMU History alum on how to use your degree in alternative ways, how to impact your community, and what’s next in Dallas. Register at the link in our bio!
 
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Thank you so much to for hosting us today! We had an amazing time touring Southwest's Corporate Campus and learning about their famous people-first company culture. 💙❤️💛

Join us Wednesday, April 19th in Prothro Hall on campus for Mocktails with Mustangs! Mocktails with Mustangs is a networking and business etiquette development event, where SMU students and alumni have the opportunity to engage with select employers while practicing networking skills, making connections and receiving professional career advice. Have fun learning how to network and present yourself with confidence and authority!

Light hors d'oeuvre and drinks will be provided. Dress is business casual.

SPACE IS LIMITED! Please register now via Handshake!

Join us for a discussion focused on careers in esports, information about the industry, and esports in Dallas presented by the Hegi Family Career Development Center, SMU Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship, and the SMU Department of Applied Physiology & Sport Management as we host a panel to discuss topics related to esports.

Date: Wednesday, April 12 at 5:30pm
Location: Harold Simmons Hall Room 101A (6401 Airline Rd, Dallas, TX 75205) or Zoom

Panelists:
Salem Thyne, Middle Initial and Esports Virtual Arenas
Sam Rhodes, Six Flags
Greg Skasko, Haven Gaming
John Davidson, Esports Trade Association (moderator)

Schedule:
5:30-6:30: Panel with time for Q&A
6:30-7:30: Information and networking time for participating panelists and esports organizations Esports Trade Association and Esports Virtual Arenas

Join us March 30th from 3:30-4:30 in Acers Conference Room in the Hegi Family Career Development Center as we welcome two senior investment management executives for an hour-long conversation about careers and opportunities in the investment management industry. Our panel will address the skills required for success in the investment business as well as the multiple and varied paths to success. Our guests will share insights and knowledge gained from their extensive experience in the field. They will discuss how individuals with or without a business degree can enter and succeed in the investment management industry and share their thoughts on the skills and attributes necessary for success in the industry. This event will be open to all majors because the skills required for success can be learned through so many different disciplines and academic programs at SMU. Both panelists are parents of SMU students and look forward to helping you further explore your career path.

Panelist Information:
Ashby Hatch, Head of Global Investment Research at Cambridge Associates

Peter Crivelli, SVP Institutional Sales & Consultant Relations at Raymond James Investment Management

Join us Tuesday, March 28th at 5:30pm in the Hughes Trigg Student Center Chamber to celebrate Women's History Month and discuss topics related to women's experiences in the workplace at the annual Women in the Workplace Panel.

The panel will discuss women’s identity in the working world. Additionally, the panel will explore intersecting identities related to being a woman in today’s workforce (ie, how age, marital status, parental status, race, gender identity, and sexual orientation intersect to impact a woman’s working experience). All faculty, staff, students, and employer partners are welcome to attend.

Featured Panelists:

•Sarah Ames, Early Talent Recruiting Specialist, Fisher Investments

•Courtney Payne, Associate University Recruiter, Gartner

•Mythily Kamath Georges, Director, Servicing Communications & Proactive Servicing Strategy, Citi

•Lisa Howe, Vice President, Memberships & Programs, North TX LGBT Chamber of Commerce

This Black History Month we are hosting a chat with SMU alumna and DEI Advocate Courtney Kelly. Courtney will be sharing her experience as black woman in the STEM field and about her career in construction project management at McCarthy Building Companies.

This virtual event will have a concurrent watch party in the Hegi Career Center in the Hughes-Trigg Student Center. Join us online by registering for this event in Handshake at smu.joinhandshake.com.

We invite you to participate in the SMU Spring 2023 All Major Career and Internship Fair on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023! This Career Fair is open to all undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni from the Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Dedman School of Law, Cox School of Business, Simmons School of Education, Bobby B. Lyle School of Engineering, and Meadows School of the Arts. Employers will be seeking candidates for full and part-time positions and internships.

Registration is required in Handshake at smu.joinhandshake.com

Join us and Chase next weeks to learn how to create your first budget! Register online at smu.joinhandshake.com

Join us for Career Fair Prep! Throughout the week, we are hosting events to help you succeed at the All Majors Career Fair on Tuesday, September 13 including resume assistance, guidance on how to create LinkedIn and Handshake profiles, and a tour of the career fair space.

Register on Handshake by searching "Career Fair Prep" at smu.joinhandshake.com!

We invite you to participate in the 2022 All Majors Career and Internship Fair on Tuesday, September 13th!
Employers will be seeking candidates for full and part-time positions and internships, and you can also take advantage of the opportunity to network and learn more about top employers in the DFW area and across the country!
 
Sign up for the All Majors Career Fair at bit.ly/hegicareerfair22. Be sure to browse our Career Fair Prep events in Handshake including Resumania, Career Fair 101, and more to help you prepare for success.

Hello Facebook friends, we're moving (digitally)! We'll be posting less often on this page so make sure to follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram to stay up to date on all things Hegi.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smuhegi

Hegi Career Leader Senior Spotlight: Donna Smith

After graduating this semester with a degree in Real Estate Finance with a minor in Advertising and Ethics, Donna will begin working full-time as a Financial Analyst at Greystar!

Donna on the Hegi Career Leaders Program: "I have enjoyed multiple opportunities to connect with the oustanding staff and other amazing professionals within the Hegi network. Their mentorship has been extremely valuable toward my development as a student and businesswoman."

Hegi Career Leader Senior Spotlight: Ana Paula Lleras

After graduating this semester with a degree in Accounting and
Economics with Finance Applications as well as minors in Spanish and Statistical Science , Ana Paula will be interning with Deloitte as a Risk and Financial Advisory Summer Analyst in their Controls, Compliance, and Finance Department and then return to SMU to pursue a Master's of Science in Accounting.

Ana Paula on the Hegi Career Leaders Program: "[I've most enjoyed] the networking events with employers and fellow Hegi Career Leaders, Lunch and Learns with SMU administrators, and the individual appointments."

Hegi Career Leader Senior Spotlight: Zach Emery

After graduating this semester with a degree in Finance and Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science, Zach will begin a full-time position as a Management Consultant with Credera!

Zach on the Hegi Career Leaders Program: "Lunch with Leadership and Networking Towards the New Year are two of my favorite Hegi Career Leader events! I've gained valuable professional skills by participating in this program and meeting other HCLs."

Enroll in our online course this summer to learn more about job search techniques, resume building, improving your interviewing skills, and researching your desired career path. At the end of this self paced course, available June 1 through July 3, 2022, you will receive a professional development credential to include on your resume and LinkedIn profile. Bit.ly/hegifoundations

Questions? Contact Vanessa Salazar at [email protected].

Call Box is on campus today! Visit with them today in front of the Hegi Family Career Development Center to learn more about employment opportunities with this industry leading technology company.

Hegi Career Leader Senior Spotlight: Samantha Pozo Navarro

After graduating this semester with a degree in Biological Sciences and minors in Neuroscience and Psychology, Samantha will begin medical school!

Samantha on the Hegi Career Leaders Program: "I have most enjoyed the networking opportunities that I have had through the Hegi Career Leaders Program. This not only includes networking with recruiters but also with my fellow peers and SMU staff. I have had the opportunity to further personal friendships and establish professional relationships."

Hegi Career Leader Senior Spotlight: Maria Katsulos

After graduating this semester with a degree in History and English (Creative Writing) with minors in Art History, Classics, French, and Women's & Gender Studies, Maria will begin a history PhD!

Maria on the Hegi Career Leaders Program: "[I've most enjoyed] the diverse areas of expertise of our speakers".

Hegi Career Leader Senior Spotlight: Sonia Saeed

After graduating this semester with a degree in Finance and Economics, Sonia will start a full time Consultant position with Oliver Wyman. Congrats Sonia!

Sonia on the Hegi Career Leader Program: “I can honestly say every career-related skill I possess, from networking to interviewing, is all due to my involvement with Hegi Career Leaders. Because of this program, I had so many opportunities to work on my career skills and develop a network, which helped me land the job I have.”