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How to Become a Consultant After Graduation: A Conversation with Shahd Ali on Localized

Did you know that the vast majority of consultants tend to enter the field at an undergraduate or a recent graduate level? So if you’re a student and want to learn about the career paths for graduates at top consulting firms, this is your chance to seek advice from a professional who was a student not too long ago! Our expert for this session is Shahd Ali.

When she was a student at Harvard University, Shahd joined Boston Consulting Group as a Summer Associate, a 3 month internship. Right after graduation, she joined BCG again as an Associate and is now currently a Consultant.

Some of the topics that will be discussed:

  • CVs and Cover Letters
  • Interview questions and process
  • Skills necessary in Consulting
  • Maintaining relationships after Internships
  • Typical day for consultants
  • Career paths for graduate consultants
  • Any questions you may have

Prepare your questions for Shahd and join the conversation.

Multimedia Internship

Hours: Part-time internship (20 hours per week minimum), early January and ends late May, flexible hours

Compensation: $500 monthly stipend OR school credit

Required Education: Currently working towards undergraduate or graduate degree in marketing, media production, graphic design, digital animation, video production, social media management, etc.                  

Contact: Nicole Zefran at nzefran@gbsn.org. No phone calls please.

Description:

The Global Business School Network’s internship program is an integral part of the organization. Interns are actively involved in all areas of the organization and play a vital role in day-to-day operations. GBSN seeks interns who are well-organized team players with a commitment to and interest in international development, responsible business, inclusive and sustainable societies, non-profits, digital marketing and/or communications. Interning with GBSN is a great way to gain real world experience that prepares you for a career in non-profit management, international development, communications, business, or many other avenues.


The Multimedia Intern will work closely with GBSN’s staff in shaping and maintaining our online presence by scripting, editing, and producing content in line with our target audience. This role requires video editing and animation competencies, and the ability to transform raw footage into easily digestible content pieces. The role further includes maintaining a web presence, working on designing marketing and conference materials, and maintain social media accounts. Additionally, the multimedia intern may have the opportunity to work on projects involving website development, marketing design, video production and strategic planning, allowing for valuable experience in the field of design and communications. 


GBSN strives for excellence in the workplace and an environment that fosters creativity, innovation and collaboration.

Responsibilities (projects will be dependent on organizational needs and intern’s interests and abilities):

  • Edit and produce audiovisual content to live across all GBSN platforms
  • Support the 2022 GBSN Beyond Hybrid conference, by creating promotional materials, highlight reels, sponsor lightning reels, interview spots, podcast episodes, graphics, etc.
  • Support the promotion and production of GBSN virtual events and meetings, like Webinars and Cross-Border Collabs
  • Write/Edit/Compile multimedia packages for GBSN newsletter, blog, podcast, youtube channel, website and social media channels
  • Support the maintenance of GBSN’s social media accounts
  • Assist with maintenance of GBSN website and online community
  • Contribute to producing digital analytics reports for overall online performance
  • Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive material utilized throughout the internship
  • Participate in special projects and perform other related duties

Qualifications:

  • Proficiency with audiovisual design software i.e. Adobe Premier or Final Cut Pro essential
  • Experience with animation would be a plus
  • Ability to work and be supervised in-person and remotely
  • Office experience and fluency in English required
  • Maturity to take initiative and work independently
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external audiences
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet project deadlines
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
  • Strict attention to detail and ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Capacity to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a professional environment
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing goals and objectives
  • Ability to explore new technologies and quickly acquire new tech skills
  • General interest in social media, online communications, graphic design, media production

Benefits: To increase the student’s knowledge and abilities in nonprofit public relations, event planning, digital communications, marketing, web development, etc. GBSN offers a dynamic and creative work environment that embraces inclusivity and diversity.

To Apply: Email Nicole Zefran at nzefran@gbsn.org

  • Cover letter that indicates how you learned of the internship and details your interest and qualifications (PDF)
  • Resume (PDF)
  • Portfolio Demonstrating Abilities

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. No phone calls please. GBSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Membership Engagement Internship

Location: Hybrid
Hours: Part-time internship (approximately 20 hours per week) begins early January ends late May. Flexible hours.
Compensation: $500 monthly stipend OR school credit
Required Education: Currently working towards undergraduate or graduate degree in international development/affairs, business, higher education, other relevant field
Categories: Project Management, Research & Surveys, Data Analytics, Reporting and Relationship Building, Marketing, Association management

Description:

The Global Business School Network’s internship program is an integral part of the organization.  Interns are actively involved in all areas of the organization and play a vital role in day-to-day operations. GBSN seeks interns who are well-organized team players with a commitment to and interest in international development, higher education, capacity building. Interning with GBSN is a great way to gain real world experience that prepares you for a career in non-profit management, international development, communications, business, or many other avenues.

The Network Engagement Intern will work closely with GBSN’s staff in providing support for Members’ projects and assist in Member engagement, management, communications and recruitment.

Responsibilities (projects will be dependent on organizational needs and intern’s interests and abilities):

Member Portal Support:

  • Assist in the maintenance of GBSN’s Association Management platform including data cleanup, member data, contacts, and settings
  • Ensure that all of GBSN’s Member contacts and bio info are as accurate as possible in the platform
  • Provide support to GBSN’s staff in keeping member-related information and activity up to date
  • Assist in generating insightful AMS engagement and performance analytics reports

Member & Network Engagement Support:

  • Provide administrative and logistical support for GBSN Members projects and engagement initiatives
  • Help research topics and speakers for GBSN’s conference and webinars
  • Assist in tracking Network and Membership engagement
  • Assist in tracking membership recruitment efforts
  • Support the execution of GBSN webinars
  • Help keep GBSN’ website/blog/ opportunities board up to date on external events, opportunities and member updates
  • Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive material utilized throughout the internship
  • Participate in special projects and perform other related duties

Qualifications:

  • Office experience and fluency in English required
  • Maturity to take initiative and work independently in both an virtual and in-person work environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
  • Strict attention to detail and ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Capacity to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing goals and objectives
  • Ability to explore new technologies and quickly acquire new tech skills
  • Strong interest in higher education, international development, relationship building, research and project management
  • Experience with developing & emerging world contexts
  • Proficiency with Mac OS, Salesforce, WordPress and Adobe InDesign preferred
  • Authorization to work in the US

Benefits:

To increase the student’s knowledge and abilities in nonprofit international development, higher education administration and program management. GBSN offers a comfortable, creative work environment that welcomes diversity, innovation and inclusion.

How to Apply:

  • Cover letter that indicates how you learned of the internship and details your interest and qualifications
  • Resume
  • Brief Writing Sample (no more than two pages)

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. No phone calls please. GBSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Bursaries Now Offered to Students Wanting to Specialize in Electricity at WBS

In response to South Africa’s ongoing power woes, Wits Business School (WBS) has introduced a new stream in its existing Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Management in the field of Energy Leadership which offers a specialisation in electricity.

Further good news is that the school, through its partnership with the South African-German Energy Programme and Capacitates for the Energy Transition (SAGEN- CET),  a programme implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft fĂĽr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is offering a limited number of bursaries for students who choose the electricity stream courses as part of their PGDip at WBS.  The bursaries will cover 100% of the academic fees for the seven electricity orientated courses. 

The programme also comprises four core (compulsory) modules which encompass an overview of energy value chains, issues of environmental sustainability, leadership fundamentals and financial modelling.

“We are excited to be able to offer these bursaries for our PGDip students for the year 2022, thanks to our partnership with GIZ. It is critical that we ensure a pipeline of skilled leaders who have an in-depth understanding of the electricity supply and distribution industries to take African energy into the sustainable future,” says Professor Rod Crompton, Adjunct Professor at the African Energy Leadership Centre (AELC) at WBS.

Candidates wishing to complete the electricity electives for non-degree purposes are also eligible to apply for the bursary.

WBS is urging anyone interested in applying for the bursary to do so as soon as possible. The programme commences in early 2022. 

Application Information:

Bursary applicants must complete the bursary application available here: https://forms.office.com/r/hTe66sQTz0

Note: You must apply separately to do the degree or courses here:

For Degree Purposes: Please go to https://www.wits.ac.za/postgraduate/applications/

For Non-Degree Purposes: Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/J8hw4mRp91

For Certificate of attendance: Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/J8hw4mRp91

If you encounter any technical or administrative challenges when attempting to register or to apply for a bursary, please contact Mandi Moyo at mandiraira.moyo@wits.ac.za.

Informational Interviews: How to Interview The Recruiter

DATE

Sunday 26 December

18:00 GMT / 1:00 PM ET

LOCATION

Zoom

The purpose of informational interviews is to gather information about a company’s culture, career paths, mission and values, and the services or products they offer. The goal of these interviews is not to get the job but to understand if the company fits your interests, career goals, and personality.

Join this Career Development Workshop with our Career Coach in Residence, Iyad Uakoub, to develop the skills you need for informational interviews and what important questions to ask.

Click “Register” to secure your slot. When the webinar launches, that same button will say “Join with Zoom.” Click to join the event.

REGISTER

About Iyad:

+12 years of global experience in building award-winning career centers, advising startups, empowering organizations with workforce learning & engagement strategies and leveraging data and technology to democratize career opportunities. Learn more about Iyad: https://www.localized.world/users/27/iyad-uakoub

Localized: Career Development Workshop: How NOT to Approach Recruiters

DATE

Sunday 19 December

18:00 GMT / 1:00 PM ET

LOCATION

Zoom

Connecting and networking with recruiters that you don’t know is an art and there are certain DOs and DONTs when connecting with any industry professional.

In previous Career Development Workshops, we demonstrated ways of connecting and networking with recruiters, in this session we will discuss how NOT to approach recruiters and demonstrate some examples that will leave you without a response.

Click “Register” to secure your slot. When the webinar launches, that same button will say “Join with Zoom.” Click to join the event.

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*About Iyad:*

+12 years of global experience in building award-winning career centers, advising startups, empowering organizations with workforce learning & engagement strategies and leveraging data and technology to democratize career opportunities.

Localized: Becoming a Product Manager

DATE

Wednesday 15 December

17:00 GMT / 12:00 PM ET

LOCATION

Zoom

Did you know that Jeff Bezos (Founder – Amazon), Kevin Systrom (Founder – Instagram) and Marissa Mayer (CEO – Yahoo) all started as Product Managers?!

Product Managers are one of the most in demand jobs in the future-of-work! Companies like Microsoft, Uber and Amazon are all looking for Product Managers to join their company right now! To be successful, you need a combination of hard and soft skills, you also need to understand the industry you’re working in and the upcoming trends, often times more than you need to understand a product.

Devangi Vivrekar, Senior Product Manager at Udacity will touch on subjects like getting more experience, how to continue developing your skills, the difference between product manager positions and what attributes will make you the most successful. This session will be live which means you have the chance to ask questions you won’t find the answers to on Google.

Discover how Product Managers use data, how they identify needs for the business and how they work on improving their products by involving and engaging their different stakeholders.

Here’s what you will learn:

âś… What it means to be a Product Manager
âś… How to start a career in Product Management After Graduation
âś… What are the different types of Product Managers?
âś… What does a typical day for a Product Manager look like?
âś… How do you know if a Product Manager role is right for you?
âś… What recruiters are looking for when hiring fresh talent

Click “Register” to secure your slot. When the webinar launches, that same button will say “Join with Zoom.” Click to join the event.

register

About Devangi:

Devangi Vivrekar is a mission-driven product management leader from the San Francisco Bay Area. She is currently a Sr. Product Manager at Udacity, building a digital education platform to train the world’s workforce in the careers of the future. She has also worked on the product teams at Dropbox and Intuit, and she started her full-time career as an APM. Outside of work, Devangi enjoys coaching aspiring PMs as they transition to their first product role, and helping early-career PMs get their next dream product role.

Localized: Career Development Workshop: How to Follow Up After an Interview

DATE

Sunday 12 December

18:00 GMT / 1:00 PM ET

LOCATION

Zoom

Following up after an interview can be the difference between getting the job and not. Many people are not aware of the rules of following up such as:

👉 How long to wait before following up
👉 What you should say in your follow up
👉 If you should follow up if you don’t hear back
👉 What you should NOT say in a follow up

While waiting for a response can feel long, following-up is part of the process and can be the difference between getting a second interview or not making any progress with your application.

In this workshop, our Career Coach-in-Residence, Iyad Uakoub, will demonstrate how you can follow-up respectfully, get more responses, and stand out during the hiring process.

REGISTER

About Iyad:

+12 years of global experience in building award-winning career centers, advising startups, empowering organizations with workforce learning & engagement strategies and leveraging data and technology to democratize career opportunities.

Localized: Career Development Workshop: How To Introduce Yourself

DATE

Sunday 5 December

18:00 GMT / 1:00 PM ET

LOCATION

Zoom

It is estimated that over 80% of job seekers say that their network has helped them find jobs; that’s why you should always have your “elevator pitch” ready. After all, you never know who that person you ran into knows or what opportunities they can connect you with.


SO how do you prepare a short elevator pitch and highlight your skills, experience, and career objectives when introducing yourself in a formal or informal setting? Our Career Coach in Residence, Iyad Uakoub will answer this question and share his insights on:

  • Storytelling and personal Elevator Pitch
  • Making sure your introduction resonates with your contacts
  • Asking for referrals and generating job leads
REGISTER

About Iyad

+12 years of global experience in building award-winning career centers, advising startups, empowering organizations with workforce learning & engagement strategies and leveraging data and technology to democratize career opportunities.

Localized: Meet The IFC HR Team

Are you interested in working on a variety of challenging issues in the global economy? Do you want to make an impact on the well-being of people around the world?

A career at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) could be the right move for you! Aside from benefits, insurance, work life balance and a competitive salary the IFC offers you the unique opportunity to work on finding solutions for problems in developing countries.

In this session you’ll meet the HR representatives from the IFC (the people hiring 🎉) to learn about career opportunities, different career paths based on your interests and what skill sets will help you stand out.

🚨This is a LIVE session which means you’ll have the unique chance to ask questions related to your personal experiences. You’ll hear about:

âś… International work opportunities at the IFC

âś… Individual journeys and personal growth stories

âś… Work culture, values and mission of the IFC

âś… How you can be a successful candidate

About The International Finance Corporation (IFC):

IFC is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries. IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, advances economic development and improves the lives of people by encouraging the growth of the private sector in developing countries. We achieve this by creating new markets, mobilizing other investors, and sharing expertise. In doing so, we create jobs and raise living standards, especially for the poor and vulnerable. Our work supports the World Bank Group’s twin goals of ending extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity. IFC was founded in 1956 on a bold idea: that the private sector has the potential to transform developing countries. Since then we’ve expanded to more than 100 countries, coining the term “emerging markets” and pioneering new markets such as sustainable bonds.

To register, login to your Localized profile under GBSN’s membership.

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