BizComm, Foster School of Business, UW

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should companies "compensate" for an employee's high profile social media presence?

When Employees Are Their Own Brands Mixing social media and job duties can be a win-win—or not. How professionals who cultivate their own online identity may pose a challenge for their companies, bosses and co-workers.

Funny article about how tapping different pressure points on your body helps ease the fear of public speaking

Getting Over Your Fear of Public Speaking Americans fear public speaking more than death and rattlesnakes, statistics tell us, but in my years helping clients successfully overcome that fear using EFT tapping, I've discovered that the fear of public speaking has several faces.

First years! Great news if you are looking for leadership opportunities!

BizComm is recruiting for 2 First Year Full-Time Representatives and 1 Evening MBA Representative. Please read below for more details:

BizComm Rep's roles and responsibilities:

1) Assist the VP of Events in planning and organizing the scheduled events. Primary responsibilities include coordinating with the speakers and event planners, as well as helping promote the event to the entire student body.

2) Serve as a medium between your class and the club to ensure engagement, and bring in creative ideas for future events.
3) Plan and execute events in the winter quarter to gain hands-on experience in club leadership.

This will be a great opportunity for anyone who is looking to develop leadership and teamwork, gain skills in planning and organizing events, as well as managing multiple priorities!

Application Process:

Please send a copy of your latest resume and a short paragraph (fewer than 300 words) describing why you think you are the best fit for this role. Please email your applications at [email protected] by Monday (10/15) at 8PM. Your application will be reviewed by BizComm officers and decision will be made shortly after receiving all the applications.
Questions? [email protected]

In collaboration with Career Services, BizComm will host a Fall Forum prep session to help you polish your networking skills and set the ground for a successful job/internship hunting season!

Join us and you will...
-Learn how to make a lasting impression to an employer
-Hear from second year students how you can use the Fall Forum to get an internship offer from your target company
-Learn how to start a conversation with an employer and demonstrate your passion and interest without being awkward

When: Monday, October 1, 2012
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Where: PACCAR 490

Please RSVP via Foster Jobs!

We negotiate every day, yet few of us are taught how to negotiate and manage conflicts. Come to this workshop by Professor Christina Fong, winner of the 2011 UW Distinguished Teaching Award, to learn about how we may effectively negotiate --- at the office and over the dinner table!

When: November 23, Wednesday, 12:30-1:20pm
Where: PACCAR 390

Does it feel like your need 48 hours a day in B-school? BizComm can help! Come join us!
What:Personal Productivity Workshop
When: November 8, Tuesday, 12:30-1:20pm
Where: PACCAR 390

"Sid will be talking about some cool apps like Remember The Milk, setting up filters for gmail and using Google calendar to sync your to do list, organizing your inbox, and going through a process flow for your daily action items and much much more.."

Dear 2013s

Join Jeremiah Marks and Jason Rankin for your Excel Workshops tomorrow!

"Whether you're an Excel novice, or just want a review of program short-cuts, let BizComm Club refresh your skills with this Excel Crash Course. You will learn how to install add-ins and pick up useful Excel tips & tricks and ways to be more efficient as a busy MBA student" .

Want to know what BizComm is offering for the coming academic year, please visit us at our booth at the Club Fair today !