Management Training/ Leadership Development

2. Management Training/ Leadership Development Thursday, October 21, 20104:00 to 7:00 pm UCLA Career Center 3rd Floor Conference Room

3. Agenda 4:00-4:15: Welcome, Introduction, and Career Center Resources 4:15-4:45: Focus on Leadership 4:45-5:00: Internship Search Strategies 5:05-6:05: Corporate Panel 6:05-7:00: Networking with Panelists

4. What does the Career Center offer? • Same Day (Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm) • Career counseling by appointment • Mock and Personal Statement Critiques • Career planning workshops • Employer Information Sessions and on Campus Interviewing • Internship and employment opportunities • Graduate or professional school preparation • International opportunities • Online services at career.ucla.edu

5. Online Resources & Servicesat career.ucla.edu Online Resume Writing Workshop Online Resume Critique Service Career Fair Preparation and company website link Online Interview Workshop Informational Interviewing Workshop Schedule (Bruinview™) UCLA Alumni Career Network www.uclalumni.net

6. So what exactly is Management Training? Leadership Development?

7. Leadership Development Programs • Focus on developing new recruits • Tend to be 1-3 years long • Many are rotational in nature • Involve specific training and curriculum designed to develop your leadership, professional, and technical skills • Often involve professional/management-level mentors • Frequent feedback and review • Networking and team-building opportunities

8. Why haven’t I heard of these programs before? • Many have small recruiting goals and therefore may not have time or funding to spend on campus visits • Most firms hire only 10-25 new trainees per year • Given the specific goals of the program, many will find potential hires through faculty networks, career centers, and campus organizations • Unless you know what you are looking for, it is easy to miss these opportunities • Most employers recruit in the early fall quarter for June graduates

9. Corporate Programs • May be called: • Entry-level Rotational Programs • Management Trainee Programs • Corporate Training Programs • Leadership Development Programs • Designed for college graduates • Typically open to a variety of majors Most application deadlines will be in early September-mid October of your senior year !

10. Types of Corporate Programs • Actuarial • Aetna, Liberty Mutual, Genworth, New York Life • Finance / Banking (FLDP) • Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Avery, Citi, Fed Reserve Bank , HSBC • Hospitality • Hillstone Restaurant Group, Hilton, Marriott • Human Resources • Dow Chemical Co, Google, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft • Management • Enterprise, GEICO, Intel, MetLife, M&T Bank, NFL, Pepsi Co. • Marketing/ Communications/Publishing • HarperCollins, Intuit, Random House, Ruder Finn, United Talent Agency • Retail • Target, Macy’s, Kohls, GAP, Home Depot, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue • Sales • Aetna, AT&T, Bloomberg, General Electric, Intel • Technology/ Engineering • Good Year, Kodak, United Technologies Corp

11. Government Programs The Federal Career Intern Program is designed to help agencies recruit and attract exceptional individuals into a variety of occupations.  It was created under Executive Order 13162, and is intended for positions at grade levels GS-5, 7, and 9.  In general, individuals are appointed to a two-year internship.  Upon successful completion of the internship, the intern may be eligible for permanent placement within an agency.

12. Non-Profit Programs • Coro Fellows Program trains ethical, diverse civic leaders nationwide. • Coro leaders develop skills; master tools needed to engage and empower communities; gain experience in government, business, labor and not-for-profit community organizations; and participate in special community and political problem solving processes. • Teach for America • Recruits outstanding recent college graduates from all backgrounds and career interests to commit to teach for two years in urban and rural public schools. TFA provides the training and ongoing support necessary to ensure their success as teachers in low-income communities.

13. Educational Programs • Leadership and Public Affairs • Ex.) American University’s SPA Leadership Program offers a hands-on approach to learning leadership. The Program strives to give its students the experience, knowledge, and skills to prepare them to assume leadership roles in public service. • Educational Leadership Programs • Masters and Doctorate Programs • Ex.) UCLA Educational Leadership Program (ELP) is a cohort based, 36-month doctoral program aimed at working professionals.

14. Training Programs • American Management Association (AMAnet.org) • Leadership Courses and Seminars provide training in areas like: team building, strategic planning, decision making and more. All leadership seminars teach valuable insights, proven to work in a “real world” environment • UCLA Extension • Leadership & Management courses give you a competitive edge with over 300 courses, workshops, conferences, and seminars each year from topics including entrepreneurship, human resources management, coaching and mentoring, communication effectiveness and more. • UCLA Anderson Leadership Suite • Comprised of five Leadership Institutes: African American; Latino; Managers with Disabilities; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender, and Women • Harvard Business School (HBS) Executive Education • Prepares executives from all over the world for new levels of leadership in their careers and within their organizations

15. Internal Development Programs Focus on finding out what other companies offer beyond just the formal leadership-development/management training programs • Management Skills Assessment Program (UCLA) • The Management Skills Assessment Program (MSAP) is a residential, UC-wide, three-day management development program designed to assess and improve on-the-job performance and to enhance competitiveness for management positions. • UBS Business University • Integrates UBS's leadership and learning capabilities under a single virtual roof by aligning training and education activities for UBS employees around the world, and establishing a center of excellence that promotes a culture of continuous improvement.

16. Now is the perfect time to start • Research has found that leadership and managerial training needs to be provided prior to one assuming a position requiring significant amounts of leadership or management skills. • The training required for an individual to be successful generally focuses on skills required to be successful at the next level position. • Most management training programs are designed for graduating seniors– providing a great entry level step into top corporations

17. Desired Qualities Academic Excellence Initiative and desire to learn Leadership Management Team player Personable/ Friendly Problem Solving Verbal, presentation, and writing skills Innovative and creative

18. Resume Basics • Simple, concise, and easy to read. • Tailor your resume to each specific position by highlighting your most relevant experiences. • When describing an experience, provide at least 3 clear and concise bullet points • These should address your responsibilities and the subsequent outcome/accomplishment. • Focus on leadership, teambuilding, communication, and project management skills • Can be from work, internship, volunteer, classroom, and other experiences

19. Resources Where to go to gather more information… • Corporate • List of Programs: • http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsbycareerfieldlist/a/corporatetrain.htm • Top Entry-level Employers: • http://www.collegegrad.com/topemployers/2009_entry_level.php • The Undergraduate’s Guide to Corporate Leadership Development Programs • Available in the UCLA Career Center Library • UCLA Career Center Management Training Grid • Available upon completing the evaluation survey for tonight’s event • Non-Profit • Job Search Site: • www.idealist.org • Government • Federal Career Intern Programs: • http://www.makingthedifference.org

20. Exclusive Resources Byattending this event you have the exclusive opportunity to receive a copy of our NEW Management Training/Leadership Development Grid. After the event you will receive a survey from the Career Center– simply fill out the survey and you will have instant access to the PowerPoint from today’s event along with our new grid.

21. Job & InternshipSearch Strategies

22. Play the Numbers More Applications = More Contacts = More Results • Plan to apply with a wide range of companies, agencies and organizations where your skills and knowledge are in demand • Consider every internship application, interview and job offer part of your market research, and a chance to build your skills • If you meet the majority of qualifications, apply!

23. Work the Map Apply in All Relevant Markets • Similar internships may be offered in a wide range of U.S. cities, and even internationally • Companies often host the same internship program in different locations • Flexibility on location shows a commitment that stands out among the competition • For many assignments, you may be the only UC applicant

24. Become the “Internship Magnet” Search Your Skills and Talents, not Just the Industry • Many prospective interns limit their search to one or two target industries, or a few big-name companies • Many employers seeking their skills are often ignored • Search your major, your language, software you use, and other unique aspects of your background • This approach broadens the job search to companies looking for YOU

25. Make the Contacts Career Fairs and Campus Info Sessions • Personal contact is often key to informing employers about your unique qualifications • Career fairs, employer information sessions, and student group events are all ideal ways to make contact • Research employer opportunities for international students in advance, and refer to specific job titles

26. Professional Panelists • Peter Zuercher, VISA • Darin Kettwig, VISA • Arlin Villa-Howells, DaVita • Courtney Iversen, Target • Matthew Emmer, Deutsche Bank • Bradley Williams, US Bank

27. We’ll send you an email with a link. • You’ll have exclusive access to this session’s materials at: • career.ucla.edu/JumpStartHandouts • Just log on with the username and password you used to register for this Job Search Jump Start. • Thank you for joining us today.