Jeff Jeffries Director of Employer Relations

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

New MSPM Degree Program

Corporate Partnerships

CPDC Staff Spotlight

Jeff’s Note

CMU in the News

Spring 2020 Recruiting Events

New CPDC Team Members

Image courtesy of CMU Marketing

Carnegie Mellon University launched a redesigned homepage on Wednesday as part of the public announcement of “Make Possible,” CMU’s $2 billion fundraising campaign. The homepage is often the first place visitors from around the globe come seeking information about academics, research and what life is like at CMU. The new cmu.edu

showcases the talent creativity and technological expertise

of the University with a clean and engaging

layout incorporating elements of the new brand blueprint. The lead element, or “cover,” is a looping

video that focues on the CMU experience,

using aerial shots of campus spliced with vibrant footage of campus, faculty, researchers and student activities. Read full article.

Carnegie Mellon in the news

A Note from Jeff

It was great to see many of our employers on campus this fall. We had an abundent schedule of events this semester and students were out in full force. Recruiters were also in overdrive mode, so to relieve some stress, the CPDC provided complimentary massages to our Encompass employer participants.As the Fall 2019 semester winds down, we look forward to 2020. However, not before we have some time to reflect. This November, “CMU brought Meditation to the Masses.” The meditation app, “Headspace”, kicked off their “Happy Healthy America” national tour in Pittsburgh to demonstrate ways meditation can impact daily activities. The company sponsors research done by CMU’s Dietrich College Associate Professor of Psychology, David Creswell. I hope you have a chance to take some time to reflect this winter and enjoy the holidays with friends and family.

Upcoming Events Happening in Spring 2020Jumpstart Encompass Career Fair Intelligence & Government Career Expo Creative Arts Opportunities Conference (CAOC) Energy Industry Career Fair Meeting of the Minds

THE EMPLOYERBEATEMPLOYER NEWSLETTERIssue 9 | December 2019

Carnegie Mellon University Unveils New Carnegie Mellon University Unveils New Homepage and $2 Billion Fundraising CampaignHomepage and $2 Billion Fundraising Campaign

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“60 Minutes” Returns to CMU “60 Minutes” Returns to CMU “60 Minutes” highlights CMU brain science and the research advances they are making at the CMU Neuroscience Institute. Watch the full report here.

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT Masters of Science in Product Management

Demand for product managers is at an Demand for product managers is at an all-time highall-time high

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are quick nor direct. Our 12-month master’s program provides a deep dive into both the technical skills and business acumen students need to be successful in this high-demand area. Add an internship and capstone project for practical experience, and our students have all the right tools.to accelerate your career and head back toindustry, reinvented.

Our Master of Science in Product Management is a partnership created by 2 of our most respected schools. Tepper School of Business and the School of Computer Science. This program was developed due to the high demand for Product Managers with technical skills combined with business acumen and social intelligence to drive product development. Learn more here.

Our Masters of Science in Product Management Our Masters of Science in Product Management is a partnership created by two of our most is a partnership created by two of our most respected schools — Tepper School of Business respected schools — Tepper School of Business and School of Computer Science and School of Computer Science

While the role product managers play can’tbe overstated — and employers increasinglyoffer high-paying positions across numerousindustries — product managers are one ofthe top 10 roles managers struggle to fill in thetechnology industry. That’s because they’re hardto find, primarily because until recently, therewere few graduate degree programs in productmanagement. Product managers worked theirway up through engineering or marketingdepartments or completed certification andonline courses. Both are fine routes, but neither

FEATURED CPDC STAFF MEMBER

How long have you been with the CPDC? How long have you been with the CPDC? I’ve been working in the CPDC for 4.5 years, and have been in my role on the Employer Relations Team for the last 2 years.

Favorite part about working at the CPDC?Favorite part about working at the CPDC? Working with truly wonderful people who always go out of their way to help if anyone needs it. Favorite Pittsburgh restaurant? Favorite Pittsburgh restaurant? The Dor-Stop in Dormont has THE BEST pancakes.

Interesting fact about yourself?Interesting fact about yourself? If I try to cross my eyes, the right one is the only one that moves, the left one just stays put.

Julie Puglisi, Julie Puglisi, Recruiting & Data Analyst Recruiting & Data Analyst Employer RelationsEmployer Relations

Jumpstart is an early engagement event that allows employers to connect with freshmen and sophomores to discuss internships available at your company.

Jumpstart will help employers brand their organizations and identify/build future talent pipelines. It will also help students learn about employers, internship programs, and desired professional skill sets.

This exciting 2-day career fair will bring together arts, business, computer science, engineering, humanities, and science students in one location.

Employers from all industries who are looking to fill numerous and varied roles will be in attendance. It is truly a career fair for everyone!

The career fair is tailored to employers in the energy sector who are interested in recruiting students for internships or full-time opportunities. Students from all majors are able to attend, but one thing is certain, they are all passionate about working within the energy sector.

The Undergraduate Research Symposium, or the “Meeting of the Minds,” is a university-wide celebration of undergraduate research. All Carnegie Mellon undergrads engaged in research and creative projects are able to participate.

This is a great way to connect with students as they present their projects

The CAOC is a two-day event focused on connecting employers with our students interested in creative industries from the College of Fine Arts and beyond through opportunities including the Career Fair, Design Confluence, HCII Connect, and Architecture Interchange.

Find talent for your full-time, part-time, summer, or internship positions.

FEB 3 Jumpstart FEB 4-5

Feb 5 Intelligence & Government Career Expo

Mar 23 Energy Industry Career Fair

FEB 19-20

Meeting of the MindsMay 6

Encompass Career Fair

Creative Arts Opportunities Conference (CAOC)

New this year! The Intelligence & Government Career Expo will bring together government agencies and contractors as well as students interested in working to support various government departments and agencies.

Students in attendance should have the ability to obtain a government security clearance. Students from the University of Pittsburgh are invited to attend this event as well.

SPRING CALENDARUpcoming CPDC Recruiting Events for Spring 2020Upcoming CPDC Recruiting Events for Spring 2020

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NEW STAFF UPDATEWelcome to the newest members Welcome to the newest members of the CPDC team, Caedyn, Katelyn, and of the CPDC team, Caedyn, Katelyn, and CrystalCrystal

Become a career partner!Become a career partner!

Caedyn Busche is the Assistant Director/Career

Consultant for the College of Fine Arts. Caedyn is working

working with our students in in the creation and cultivation of personal and professional growth through career exploration. Prior to coming to CMU, Caedyn was with the University of Massachusetts, Amherst as an intern with the career center. Caedyn is a recent graduate of the school as well earning a Master’s degree in Higer Education.

Katelyn is the Senior Assistant Director/Career Consultant for the School of Computer Science. Katelyn works with our students in the School of Computer Science with career planning and career exploration. Katelyn has a diverse background. Prior to coming to CMU, she worked in industry as a recruiter focused on university relations. She also worked for a local non-profit called Beverly’s Birthdays. Katelyn has a Master’s degree from American University.

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ELEVATE YOUR BRAND

Help our students reach their life potential; become a Carnegie Mellon Career Partner.

The Carnegie Mellon University Career Partner program was established to recognize employers who support our innovative programs and initiatives and invest in the professional development of our students and alumni. Your generous contribution is appreciated and recognized by students, faculty, staff, and parents within the university community throughout the academic year. As a Carnegie Mellon Career Partner, your contribution will help us assist students with each phase of their career and professional development. You will also receive benefits associated with being a partner. Varying partnership levels are available.

For more information on how to become a Corporate Partner, please contact Jeff Jeffries, Director of Employer Relations, at 412.268.5491 or JJeffrie@andrew.cmu.edu.

Thank you for a great fall!Thank you for a great fall!

Please visit our employer toolkit online which includes information on posting jobs, recruiting guides, timelines, events, statistics, and more...

https://www.cmu.edu/career/employers/index.html

Jeff JeffriesJeff JeffriesDirector, Employer RelationsCareer & Professional Development CenterCarnegie Mellon University412.268.5491 JJeffrie@andrew.cmu.edu.

Caedyn Busche, Caedyn Busche, Assistant Director/Assistant Director/Career ConsultantCareer Consultant

Katelyn Livingston Katelyn Livingston Sr. Assistant Director/Sr. Assistant Director/Career ConsultantCareer Consultant

Crystal is the Associate Director/Career Consultant

for the College of Engineering. Crystal is working

with our students in the College of Engineering with professional development, internship and job search preparation, and post graduate career planning. Prior to coming to CMU, Crystal was Director of Career Development with Chatham University and received her Master’s degree from California University of Pennsylvania.

Crystal Vietmeier, Crystal Vietmeier, Associate Director/Associate Director/Career ConsultantCareer Consultant

Career & Professional Development CenterCorporate Partners 2019

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