Last MBS Meeting- Oct. 20th- Guest Speaker Lauren Dalton

Lauren Dalton

Director of Internship Programs

Email: ldalton@cob.fsu.edu

Lauren Dalton was a guest speaker at the general body meeting for the Minority Business Society last week-Oct.20th, 2008. She spoke about her new role as Director of Internship programs for the College of Business and upcoming internship opportunity. In addition, she spoke about how to set yourself apart from other students seeking internships.

Dalton holds a master's degree from Florida State University in global product development and a bachelor's degree in textiles and consumer sciences. She returns to the university from a position at Liz Claiborne, Inc., where she worked for Kate Spade New York, one of the four direct brands with a global portfolio of retail premium designer clothing and accessories. While working at the New York City office, Ms. Dalton served as an assistant to the product managers and a liaison between the corporate product team and their overseas factories.

SEO Internship Opportunities/ Seminar with the Alpha Phi Alpha Frat, Inc.

Tanesha Harper the Atlanta Region recruiter for Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) along with MBS's Dominique Walkers(Travel Director) served as panel speakers for the "Economic State of the Student" lecture last week co-sponsored by the Minority Business Society and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.

SEO is the nation’s premier summer internship program for talented minority collegiate leading to full-time job offers with Fortune 500 companies.

Visit www.seo-usa.org for futher details.

Heartwalk @ Tom Brown Park- Minority Business Society

Minority Business Society successfully reached our goal of raising $100 for the Heartwalk, which took place at the Tom Brown Park last weekend.

MBS/ A Phi A- Seminar Oct. 16th @ 7 p.m-The Economic State of the Student: What does it all really mean!?

The Minority Business Society, The Iota Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., & the Student Resource Center

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The Economic State of the Student: What does it all really mean!?
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-Why did my financial aid drop late?
-What does the stock market failing even mean?
-Why couldn't I get a student loan like I did before?
-CSPAN, CNN...if its not ESPN i don't neeed to watch it, all the other stuff makes no sense!!!!

It's time to step your game up concerning what is happening in today's economy. If you're confused, trying to find out more, or wanting to educate others, this is where you need to be!

With stock markets hitting record lows and being similarly compared to the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, much media attention has been devoted to its coverage. Amidst the collapse of major financial institutions such as Lehman Brothers, Bear Stearns, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac, lies the uncovered truth of how the “average person” is affected; rather today’s college student.

What: The Economic State of the Student: What does it all mean?!

When: Thursday October 16, 2008 @ 7 pm

Where: Starry Conference Room (rm 214 Rovetta Business Bldg A)

Intern with SEO!! Informational-Oct. 15-16th 2008

Event: Intern with SEO!!
"Start building a solid career path!"
What: Informational Meeting
Host: Minority Business Society
Start Time: Wednesday, October 15 at 7:00pm
End Time: Thursday, October 16 at 3:00pm
Where: RBB 334, College of Business

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) is the nation’s premier summer internship program for talented minority collegiate leading to full-time job offers.

-Open to all majors
-Ranked as one of the best internships in America
-Earn $700-$1300 a Week this Summer


MEET AN SEO RECUITER AND SPEAK WITH SEO ALUMNI
-Thursday, October 15th
--7pm to 9pm
---RBB 334, College of Business

ONE ON ONE RESUME AND APPLICATION WORKSHOP
-Friday, October 16th
--11am to 3pm
---Dunlap Student Success Center (Career Center)

Happy Birthday Jackie Smith (MBS President)

Happy Birthday wishes to Jackie Smith the MBS President!

MBS General Body Meeting: “Secret to Success…Preparing for Seminole Futures” - 9/22/08

Guest Speaker Dominique St.Fleur

Background:
-Started his own company and traded from the stock market
-Started "Collegiate Investment Society"
-St-Fleur is spearheading the Golden Opportunities Mentorship Program, created by the college's Student Leadership Council.
-He earned a 3.951 GPA during his junior FSU tenure and is enrolled in the university's Honors Program.

-St-Fleur interned last summer with Goldman Sachs & Co.'s Global Insurance Group.

-His project, the "Insurance Asset Allocation Model," focused on providing higher yield and more diversification for insurance companies that invest with Goldman Sachs.

Student Tips for Freshman:
1. Avoid being a regular college student
2. Add value to yourself - A) On campus organizations B.) Internship- Real world experience C.) Maintain a high G.P.A
3. Step outside the box and be original

Seminole Future Tips:

1. Resumes gets you the interview- (Make 4-5 copies of your resume on "Resume paper")
2. Dress Business Professional not Casual
3. Have a "30 sec. introduction"
4. Always get a business card and follow-up with an email
5. Make personal Business cards to stand out from other collegiate