Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Submit Your Resume for the Career Fair

Introduce yourself early through our MBA Career Fair Resume Book! Forté will compile a Resume Book of the Career Fair student registrants and send it to the companies one week prior to the Career Fair. Please use the following directions to upload your resume:

Step 1: All Users - Click on the following link to access our Power Tools Resume Database: http://www.mbafocus.com/candidates/signin.asp?product=5513
IMPORTANT: Both new and existing users of Power Tools need to follow these instructions>>

Step 2: New Users - Please complete your profile and upload your resume per the directions. In the profile section, be sure to answer the required question in red letters: “Are you attending the Forté MBA Career Fair on Friday, June 27?”

Step 2: Existing Users - Enter your account information to log in and then click “profile.” Scroll down and select “Detailed Profile” and click “edit” next to “Forte MBA Career Fair Attendance.” Select “yes” and click on “save” at the bottom of the page. If your resume or other profile details have changed, please update.

Friday, May 23, 2008

Send Your Friends & Classmates an E-Invite

Help us get the word out about the MBA Women's Conference! This is a great benefit to MBA Women at Forté Sponsor Schools and we definitely want to make sure that everyone at your school learns about this outstanding opportunity. You can send a personalized e-invitation to your friends letting them know about the conference. Click here to send an e-invitation now!

Pre-Conference Workshops

Resume and Self-Assessment Online Workshops
Planning to attend the MBA Career Fair on Friday, June 27? Not sure what you want to do with your MBA? Need to polish your resume? Forté will offer two self-assessment and online resume workshops in advance of the MBA Career Fair.

Kris Nebel, HR Manager in Finance at General Mills, will lead the discussions designed for women entering their MBA program in preparation for networking with Forté corporate sponsors at the MBA Career Fair. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a leading recruiting expert on the best ways to begin positioning yourself for your dream career.

Who Should Attend? All MBA women registered for the MBA Women's Conference AND 2010 Forté Fellows. *The workshops are optional but we strongly encourage you to participate if you plan to attend the Career Fair.

How to Register? To sign up, please select from one of the dates below and click on the "Register Today" link.

Tuesday, June 3, 6-7pm EDT Register today!
Tuesday, June 10, 12:30-1:30pm EDT Register today!

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Hotel Deadline Reminder

Club Quarters Downtown Hotel52 William StreetNew York, NY 10005

Please note: Reservations for the Club Quarters must be made through Forté Foundation. Please email Germaine Henry (germaine@fortefoundation.org) if you would like to make a reservation. In the email, please provide your name, phone number, check-in and check-out dates, and whether you would like to share a room. Germaine will follow up with more detailed information and instructions on how to complete the reservation.

Reservation deadline: Friday, May 23

Rates:

$214/night (one queen)$234/night (two twins) *Forté will organize room-sharing if you would like to split the cost of a twin room with another conference attendee.

Hotel Roger Williams131 Madison Avenue (31st & Madison)New York, NY 10016

To make a reservation, call (888) 448-7788; ask for the Forté Foundation June Conference group room block.

Reservation Deadline: Tuesday, May 27

Rates:

$295 (one king or two doubles)

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

FORTÉ FOUNDATION 2008 MBA WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: Purpose. Passion. Power

June 27 - June 28, 2008: New York, NY
Join Forté for the one women’s conference that brings together everything you need to conquer your world and packs it into one exhilarating weekend. Marshalling an international network of progressive companies, world-class business schools, and phenomenal women leaders, Forté’s MBA Women’s Conference brings you an unrivaled agenda of speakers and sessions that compel you to find your purpose, pursue your passion, and project your power. This event is for MBA Women at Forté Sponsor Schools from the classes of 2008, 2009 and 2010. Visit www.fortefoundation.org/mbaconf to register!

Friday, May 16, 2008

Welcome!

Welcome to the Forté Foundation MBA Women's Conference Blog.