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FEATURED NEWS
Getting Ahead of Your Internship: How to Get Ready for the Professional World
November 20, 4:45pm-5:45pm, Register Here
The ‘Getting Ahead of Your Internship: How to Get Ready for the Professional World’ event is designed to help students prepare for future internship opportunities and the transition into professional environments. Participants will learn effective strategies for finding and applying to internships. The event will also include insights from students who have completed internships, sharing their experiences and practical advice for success. By attending this event, students will gain a clearer understanding of how to proactively prepare for internships and confidently take their first steps into the professional world. The event will take place on November 20, 4:45-5:45, via Zoom.
This presentation is organized by students who are a part of a UMN Internship Course. Please email course instructor Jane at sitt0036@umn.edu with any questions about this event.
OPPORTUNITY SPOTLIGHT
Highlights:
- $19-$23 per hour
- 15 minute drive from campus
JOB & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Best Buy Summer Internships Now Open!
The first step in your career is a big one. Take it at Best Buy, where you will surrounded by trendy technology, work with fun people, have lots of opportunities to use your talents and support a big company that sells cool stuff. That could be you at Best Buy! These internships are geared towards juniors and seniors.
Check Out Summer Internships HERE
Viking Forest Products has Trader Trainee positions open
Contact Allie to apply!
Viking Forest Products is a premier commodity trading company and significant player in the wood products industry. VFP is a division of Forest City Trading Group - a $7B employee-owned company who has grown to become the leading distributor of forest products in North America. Due to the incredible growth and excitement surrounding VFP, we are looking for bright, competitive, self-driven individuals to join our team as a Trader Trainee! As a Trader Trainee, you will:
- Work with the logistics department to help grow our transportation network and solve any logistical issues that may arise
- Start to learn the art of negotiation by negotiating freight rates with carriers and brokers
- Learn about commodity markets and how to identify market trends & opportunities
- Receive support and mentorship from top traders who are committed to helping you succeed
- Build your book of business by networking, prospecting and cold calling potential customers
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Financial Planning internships (year round!)
Apply on Handshake
More info
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Federated Insurance Positions Available
UPCOMING EVENTS
Getting Ahead of Your Internship: How to Get Ready for the Professional World
November 20, 4:45pm-5:45pm, Register Here
An Intern(ational) Experience: Stories From the SummerDecember 5, 11am-12pm, Register Here
UMN events in Handshake
HIRING RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
UofM students and recent grads
- Benefit from a basic overview of the varying hiring practices of employers
- Know what to expect during the interview and hiring process
- Document can be used by all UofM colleges and campuses
- Visit https://z.umn.edu/hire-
employer-type