Hey BYUMA!

Check out this cool app for the iPhone! http://docs.google.com/View?id=dggh7tw2_7cthzb5dq

Great job opportunity with Property Solutions!

Job Title:
Regional Sales Representative

Description:
As a Regional Sales Representative, you will identify, cultivate and
procure new direct business sales relationships, targeting property
management companies who manage 1,000 apartment units or more.
The job includes aggressive phone time and light travel (1 – 2 trips per
month) as well as active participation in the local apartment association.

The representative will work remotely from a home office located in their
region.

We are currently looking for applicants for the following regions:
1. San Francisco (Area)
2. Houston
3. Detroit
4. Boston
5. Charlotte

Qualifications:
- Aggressive, upbeat, self-motivated, and self-managed
- 1 – 2 years sales experience
- Possibly some sales training in school
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Professional business manners

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience selling software or technology products
- Experience in the multifamily industry and participation in apartment
associations

Compensation:
- Earn $55K+ in year 1 ($80K+ in year 2)
- Base salary plus 4-year residual commission
- Benefits package

Application Instructions:
Please send your resume to resume@propertysolutions.com. Include, in
the subject line or body, the title of the position and region for which you
are applying. Also include a few sentences explaining why you would be
great for this job.

Awesome opportunity with Jolly Technologies

Jolly Technologies (www.jollytech.com) is a world-leader in security software. We’re currently looking for a student to help us achieve our marketing goals, specifically in terms of internet publicity. This is a great resume-building experience and is very flexible. You can work remotely (we’re in California), earn money, and some great experience.

Tansy Leonardson tansy.leonardson@jollytech.com

UK/Fulbright Scholarship Information Meeting

Meeting Description: This Friday, March 26^th, at 3 pm in 321 MSRB we will be holding a scholarship workshop on the Rhodes, Marshall, Gates-Cambridge, Mitchell, & Fulbright Scholarships. The UK Scholarships (Rhodes, Marshall, Gates-Cambridge, & Mitchell) finance graduate study in the United Kingdom or Ireland. The Fulbright Fellowship funds a year of post-undergraduate student research and/or study or English teaching in over 140 different countries. This meeting is an excellent opportunity for you to find out more about the requirements and application procedures of these prestigious scholarships. We hope to see you there!

Interested in working for a mobile tech start-up? Do you want an internship that will provide you with great experience as well as an opportunity to make a real impact for good in the world?

Synaptic Mobile Solutions is looking for two Marketing students to complete summer internships. If you have an interest in mobile technology and want to seriously bulk up your resume, send your resume to jd@synapticmobilesolutions.com. For more information see the link below.

Good luck!

Guest Post by Spencer Peterson

In commemoration of our second annual March Marketing Case Competition, we would like to give you a treat from one of last year’s winners, Spencer Peterson. Here are his insights derived from Marty Neumeier’s book “Zag”:

After reading “Zag”, I can put a finger on why I believe students fail to find their dream job. Here are five reasons:

1) Clutter – I heard that at our school, 200 applicants applied for one position – they were taking 1 intern for the summer. Is your resume really that good? Hopefully there is something else that catches the recruiters’ attention. Job markets are saturated, but somehow people forget that. Applying for a job should be just as strategic as choosing a new product to launch.

2) Cliché – How many times has a recruiter seen “I am a great people-person” or “I have excellent computer / design / etc. skills” on a resume. Resumes are usually one big zig. We are telling them how we are exactly the same as everyone else. We need to focus on finding our “niche” by taking a “scissor”-like approach to finding a job.

3) Cloud – What is the cloud? It is the group of jobs that gets in the way of our dream job. The cloud represents the jobs that are visible to all. At first, it seems like they are the most obtainable, but in fact, everyone else is chasing the same cloud. You have to be “better, faster, and cheaper” to win. The cloud is the barrier between those who are willing to go “above and beyond” into the blue skies of their dream job and those who are not.

4) Clock – When is it best to pursue a job? When everyone else starts, right? Or when they post a job posting on their website, right? Most people fail to beat the clock and they end up competing with many more people than they have to. If you do it right, you might just be competing with yourself.

5) Click – Just like the old real estate adage is “location, location, location”, for looking for a job, it should read, “relationships, relationships, relationships”. Most people fail to make an effort to “click” with anyone at the company where they want to work. They rely on a piece of paper to do the “clicking”.

When these steps are avoided, we develop our own personal brand’s zag. This is done by (1) finding a way to break through the clutter, (2) being the “anti-cliché”, (3) penetrating the cloud to pursue the jobs we want / make for ourselves, (4) being a first-mover and end up with offers in our hands before the company starts recruiting (if they were even going to recruit at all), (5) developing meaningful and personal relationships that will attach strong emotions to our resume.

Hey club members! We have some great opportunities for you to check out.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Metasource

Metasource is a business process outsourcer of mission critical back office and workflow applications. Our solutions are focused on labor intensive processes within vertical markets that require competitive dimensions such as cost, innovation, turnaround, scale and flexibility. Our operating best practices support the following industries: transportation, loyalty, financial, healthcare, government and commercial services.

Metasource provides BPO services to over 1800 customers using a fully integrated delivery network of operating centers across the United States, Canada, Mexico, India and China. Headquartered in Bristol, PA with leadership operations in Draper, UT, we are one of the few SAS 70 Type II certified and PCI compliant companies in our field. For more information about Metasource go to www.metasource.com

We are in pursuit of 1-2 upper division business students to join our organization as interns to perform business and analysis related functions as listed below. This opportunity spans multiple levels of the company’s business practice and go to market approach.

Job Duration – indefinite

Academic Standing – MBA or Marketing/School of Business Undergrad (Jr/Sr) – Best qualified Applicants

Post Graduate Employment Potential – Good

Hours per Week – 10-15

Wages – $12-15 per hour

Location – Draper, UT

Job Functions – Market Segment focused – Web and periodical based Research, analytics/metrics capture, market validation, content development, etc; Sales and Marketing – business analysis and segmentation, client survey and interaction, prospect identification, telemarketing, sales team support and lead generation, some proposal and presentation creation, event preparation,etc; Exec – project based initiatives; Clerical – admin functions.

Skill sets – Efficient in MS Office Suite, research, spreadsheet and analytics capacity, good writing, speaking and people interaction. Ability to adapt to a changing and fast paced work environment.

Reporting into VP of Sales and Marketing Organization.

Please email resume to hwhite@metasource.com (Heather White).

Hawk Global Search

Intern Opportunity – Marketing

Hawk Global Search is a next generation executive search and talent management organization making perfect hires through innovative processes.  Hawk Global Search brings a powerful, global language tool kit to achieve amazing hiring results across the world. Hawk Global Search is a business line of ZRG Partners

We are looking for a Marketing student to join us for a spring and summer internship. Projects would include the following:

• Develop a progressive Public Relations and Communications strategy
• Set up systems, schedules and material to execute on the approved plan
• Launch program on an international basis
• Rebrand ZRG Partners to better match Hawk Global Search

Candidates will be expected to possess the following:

• High quality communication skills both verbal and written
• Outgoing personality, positive attitude and high energy level
• Creative thinking and resourcefulness
• Strong work ethic and effective time management skills
• Advanced knowledge of Illustrator or other design software

For more information on our companies see hawkgs.com and zrgpartners.com

If interested, e-mail your resume, sample of designs made on Illustrator, and a cover letter outlining your availability, business interests and school status to Lyle Christensen at lylechristensen@hawkgs.com 801.222.9016

AtTask- Internship

Hey BYUMA! Here’s an opportunity to work directly with an executive from AtTask! This is a paid internship and they need somebody ASAP!! They need some dedicated individuals to help them with their biggest event of 2010, the @task User Conference. (www.attask.com/userconference). It’s 20 hours a week, very flexible (to accommodate your school schedule), and wraps up the end of May.

If you’re interested in this great opportunity or have more questions about it, send resume’s and questions to Burke Alder at internships@attask.com.

AtTask, “A Better Way to Get Work Done”

ISP/BYU Sports

ISP/BYU Sports is looking for one or two interns this Spring/Summer maybe running over through Fall.   For more information, please contact James Harper at james.harper8@gmail.com

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

BYUTube

Here’s an opportunity to win some serious cash and get some great advertising experience while you’re at it! The official University Unforum theme is “BYUTube,” and they would like your help advertising for the event. Check out this link for more information, including how to win some cash for the top three winners!

http://byusa.byu.edu/unforum2010

Network with Executives

The Business Career Center has three executive mentors who are available to help you with your resume, conduct a mock interview with you, or provide you with career counseling.  Please take advantage of their time with us.

You may schedule time with any of them by calling the Career Center’s Front Desk at 422-5800 or see the receptionist in 446 TNRB.

Bill Ward

Most of Bill’s working career was with the medical instrument division of the Olympus Corporation.  Olympus is most known for its cameras, but their medical division has been very successful as well.  Bill recently retired after 33 years in sales and sales administration for Olympus.  Having recruited and hired hundreds of people, Bill is looking forward to utilizing his knowledge in assisting BYU students with all things relating to finding the right employment opportunity.

Hours:  Tuesdays 1:00pm to 5:00pm, Friday mornings 9:00am to noon

Lon Nally
Lon worked thirty-five years with major international firm, ConocoPhillips, in Marketing Management in both Wholesale and Retail areas of the company.  He was involved in building/ maintaining corporate/client relationships, managing teams of wholesale and retail employees, training and motivating employees, securing major advertising venues for the company, and coordinating marketing business plans with refinery production managers.  Lon is a member of ConocoPhillips Corporate Advisory Board and had served on the Board of Directors for Independence-One Bank (subsidiary of Michigan National Bank).  He also served as a mission president for the LDS Church.  Most recently, Lon served as an IFR (In-Field Rep) for the LDS church assisting 30 mission presidents in the greater Pacific/Asia areas resolving major challenges and difficulties they encounter.  He has resided, with my family, for multiple years in the Mid-West of the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.  Lon is excited about meeting with students who would like advice on resumes and career opportunities.

Hours:  Mondays 9:00am to noon

Michael Bertasso

Michael is a planning, consulting, and line management executive who has had experience with companies like H. J. Heinz Company, Booz-Allen & Hamilton, and Frito-Lay.  He retired from H. J. Heinz Company in 2005 with his call to preside over the Brazil Sao Paulo North Mission.  He was President of Heinz Asia Pacific (a $1.3 billion sales business with 15 affiliates operating in 11 countries) and also served as a management representative on the Board of Directors.  Prior to his assignment in Asia he was Senior Vice President of Strategy, Business, and Process Development where he directed several initiatives to realign the portfolio (acquisitions/ divestitures), develop the corporate strategy, reorganize the business, and significantly reduce the cost structure.   He directed the efforts of key advisors from the consulting and investment banking communities (e.g., Bain, Booz Allen, J. P. Morgan and UBS Warburg). He also held several operating positions in Heinz Affiliates (e.g., EVP Operations, VP Purchasing & Logistics).  Throughout his career he has always been involved in planning, new business development, and consulting projects.   Since his return from Brazil in 2008 he has been advisor to the Strategy Group at the Marriott School of Business and recently has been teaching MBA 658 – International Marketing.  Michael looks forward to helping the strategy majors/ minors and others interested in consulting, planning and strategy with their career planning.

Hours:  Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:00-9:00am, 11:00am-2:00pm; Fridays 8:00am-2:00pm

Good luck club members! Don’t miss these great chances to get more involved and build your resume!

And don’t forget to check out the Union Pacific Case Competition Today at 5:00!

This year the BYU Marketing Association has been doing a lot of really cool stuff. Now it’s time to do something even cooler. Answer these questions and see what you think:

-          Do I want to win $3000?

-          Do I want to get recognized at a banquet in front of 40 marketing executives from companies like Google, Nike,   and Wal-Mart?

-          Do I want to go to a killer kick-off event with free In-N-Out Burger and prizes on March 4?

If you answered yes to any of those questions, please read on…

On Thursday, March 4, at 5:00pm in W408 TNRB we’ll be kicking off the second annual BYU Marketing Association Case Competition sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad!

-          Yes, there will be free In-N-Out.

-          Yes, there will be sweet give-aways.

-          And yes, you will blow your mind with how cool this competition is!

Student teams of 3 to 4 will be given two weeks to create a marketing solution to the case problem that will be presented on March 4. The submission deadline is March 17 @ 11:59pm. Three finalist teams will be selected and will present their cases on April 1 @ 11:00am to a panel of marketing executives and an audience of a hundred-plus students. The teams will be judged and presented with the following awards:

-          Third Place: $500

-          Second Place: $1000

-          First Place: $1500 and an invitation to the Marketing Program Advisory Board Banquet that night at 6pm

Should all majors participate? – YES

Do I have to join the club to participate? – YES (but signup is easy and it’s worth it)

Will doing this competition help me get a job or internship? – YES!

So what’s the best way not to get a job? – It’s simple. Don’t do this competition.

- PJ Andersen

The opening remarks at the startup princess luncheon

Some BYUMA leadership recently attended a lunch where Seth Godin spoke. In this clip from his opening remarks, he asks the question, “are you a genius?” Listen carefully to how he defines a genius. You may surprise yourself if you think outside the quadrilateral parallelogram.

Social Media Starfish

Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Youtube.

These are some of the biggest websites on the Internet today, and they all are part of the Web 2.0 birthed social network movement. Social Media is not a fad; it’s becoming a main means for communication. So how are you communicating?  A large portion of students are on at least one of these social networks. How can we as business students and future professionals utilize them to our advantage? I’ll attempt to explore and give insights that may give you a leg up…because I love you.

1.) It’s all about making real connections.
Actually networking on social networks? That’s crazy talk.

It’s easy to add a contact and do nothing else but look at their cutesy profile picture once and forget about it. It takes thought and consideration to actually reach out to a contact in order to make a real connection. These small interactions foster a relationship that could be fruitful for hopefully both parties. So be interactive! Comment on people’s postings, reply, send friendly thank you messages, and post content that they may enjoy.

Now all of this can be taken into context with the audience you re dealing with. Seth Godin talks about tribes. If you’re a social entrepreneur, you’re going to make sure that your following other non-profit/social entrepreneur groups. If you’re an aspiring musician you may want to connect with clubs, other bands, potential fans of the same genre, and influential people who may help you catch a break. Marketing students at BYU may want to connect with BYUMA on twitter for updates (one of my many shameless plugs), Faculty members on LinkedIn, watch YouTube SEO videos, listen to credible marketing podcasts, follow Seth Godin’s blog, etc….

The goal or benefit? To have connections pull through for you when you need it. Remember though that you should be ready and able to do the same for them.  The point is, people loved to be loved, have their ideas be validated, and be apart of something. So spread the love and yahoo for friendship!!

2.) Credibility
Social Networks can be a resume! So brand yourself and be prepared.

If you have facebook, make sure privacy settings are set appropriately so recruiters aren’t thrown off by an embarrassing photo or that you’re a fan of “Soulja Boy Tell em” or “I Have Tourettes When I Play Video Games”( yes that really exists, and no I’m not a fan). I would also recommend tweeting relevant things to your tribe, making sure your LinkedIn profile is up to date, and blogging meaningful and credible things.

3.) Set yourself apart
So whoop de doo, everyone and their dog is on a social network!  What are you going to do different?

Hopefully by being linked to your tribe, interacting, posting credible things, and branding yourself you already have set yourself apart. However, you can do more! One way is to stay on top of trends. If you’re on top of the trends and have done your homework, then you should be able to start to strategize/predict. By strategizing and voicing ideas, you can become a leader and game changer in a certain area.

To stay “in the know” you can do a few things:

• Reading popular business like made to stick, good to great, the tipping point, etc…
• RSS feed and follow some major blogs that are relevant to what you like (HINT: like this one!!)
• Check the WSJ, NY Times, and other journals in your related field.
• Chat with professors.

From this point, you can start creating content that will be beneficial to your audience. SHARE THEM on your social network, get feedback (LinkedIn questions) and grow!

Other things to consider

Have fun and don’t take it too serious.

There are many tools to help you along the way. For example, I love Hootsuite for twitter.

What’s up with Google Buzz? I would love to hear your thoughts

I also have a few thoughts about promotions and social networks. I feel social networks shouldn’t be used mainly as a way of attaining new customers. They should be a pull. Well…Youtube viral videos can cause a stir. So I think that things like facebook pages are more of an informational platform that can be used to feed a love group. It’s more to reinforce in my opinion. I guess this all depends on if your goal is lead generation or informational or what have you…. anyway. I’m just rambling and would love to hear your feedback!!! So network on!

-Kyle White

Hey BYUMA!

AtTask is looking for some top-notch marketers to fill a few vacant positions! To learn more about the company, go here: www.attask.com

To check out a list of the different opportunities that are available, go here:

http://attask.iapplicants.com/searchjobs.php

If you’re interested, get in contact with James Harper via email at james.harper8@gmail.com