MBA Women's Conference 2008

Thank You for Reading

2009-03-20T12:18:00.000-07:00

The 2008 MBA Women’s Conference blog is coming to a close. We hope you found the information and resources on this blog helpful. If you are current MBA student attending one of our sponsor schools and you are planning to attend this year’s conference, then please be sure to check out our new conference blog at http://www.fortefoundation.org/blog/mbaconf09/.

Sincerely,
Forté Foundation

Forté MBA Confessionals

2008-08-04T14:14:00.000-07:00

Several women at the 2008 Forté Foundation MBA Women’s Conference shared with us their experiences as incoming and current MBA students. These women provided valuable insights into what inspired them to pursue an MBA. They also shared advice they would give women who are thinking about pursuing an MBA. The women we spoke with talked openly about the perceived challenges women face in pursing leadership roles. Click here to watch and listen to “Real Voices.”

Watch some responses from conference attendees as they answer this question:
Tell me about something you’ve learned or found interesting. Or what was your biggest takeaway over the last couple of days?

Insights from Pattie Sellers

2008-07-24T11:50:00.000-07:00

Pattie Sellers, moderator of the Dialogue with Leadership discussion, has written some of FORTUNE's most talked-about cover stories, as well as insightful pieces on career management issues. Pattie also chairs the annual FORTUNE Most Powerful Women Summit, the preeminent gathering of women leaders in business, philanthropy, government, academia, and the arts.

In Pattie's new blog, Postcards, she provides insight into the lives of "super-achievers and other powerful people" through daily commentary, career advice to readers, and guest posts from major players. It's about powerful people, insights into them and advice from them about life at the top and navigating careers. Visit Pattie's blog at: http://postcards.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/

In Pattie Sellers recent mention of the MBA Women’s conference on her blog, Postcards, she draws on the parallels of how both panelists, Sharon Allen and Lisa Weber moved outside of their comfort zones to become extraordinary leaders. To read the blog post, click here.

Tell us what you think

2008-07-24T11:46:00.000-07:00

If you haven’t done so already, please take a few minutes and fill out the Conference Feedback Questionnaire. Your opinion is important to us—your feedback helps us with programming and logistics planning for next year’s conference! Click here to get started: MBA Women's Conference Questionnaire.

Thank You MBA Women!

2008-07-10T09:37:00.000-07:00

Thanks to the MBA Women who participated in Forté’s 2008 MBA Women’s Conference last month in New York City.

For incoming MBAs, I hope that Forté’s conference successfully launched your MBA experience, and for rising 2nd years and recent graduates, I hope it provided you with the boost you needed as you kick-off your summer internship or full-time job. The conference offered an amazing array of options—from networking with women business leaders to connecting with progressive companies at the Career Fair to in-depth sessions that explored the latest issues facing women in business to skills-building workshops that prepared you for your business school experience.

But your engagement with Forté doesn’t end with the conference—it’s just the beginning. Throughout the year we offer webinars, podcasts, and newsletters to stay connected with you virtually. Our Forté Forums for women interested in pursuing an MBA start on September 8th. Tell your friends.

And finally, you’ll want to mark your calendar for Forté’s 2009 MBA Women’s Conference: June 26-27.

Sincerely,
Elissa Sangster
Executive Director
Forté Foundation

MBA Women’s Conference Pics

2008-07-10T09:30:00.000-07:00

Click here to check out pictures captured at the 2008 MBA Women’s Conference!

Interested in sharing pictures that you took while at the conference. Please email them to jessica@fortefoundation.org to have them added to the online photo album. Thanks!

Prize Winners Announced

2008-07-10T09:25:00.000-07:00

Thanks you to everyone who participated in the Forté Video Booth Confessional and the Refer-a-Friend Raffle. Congratulations to the conference participants!

Video Booth Winners:

Rose F.
Kai F.
Edyth A.

Refer-A-Friend Winners:

Dara M.
Lisha D.
Zhora D.
Katie T.

Note: Prize winner have already been announced.

Cell Phones Welcomed

2008-06-19T12:41:00.000-07:00

Please remember to bring your cell phone to the Forté Foundation MBA Women’s Conference. We will be conducting an electronic poll on important women’s business issues on Saturday. We will have real time results!

Resume and Self Assessment Pre-Fair Online Workshop

2008-06-04T06:57:00.000-07:00

Planning to attend the Forté MBA Career Fair on Friday, June 27 in New York City as part of the MBA Women’s Conference? Not sure what you want to do with your MBA? Need to polish your resume? Forté will offer 2 self assessment and resume online workshops for all MBA women registered for 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. Sign up today!

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 to position yourself for your dream career.

Tuesday, June 3, 6-7pm EDT
Click here to listen to a recording of this workshop.

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

Submit Your Resume for the Career Fair

2008-05-27T12:18:00.000-07:00

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.

Send Your Friends & Classmates an E-Invite

2008-05-23T11:35:00.001-07:00

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

2008-05-23T09:08:00.000-07:00

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!

Hotel Deadline Reminder

2008-05-22T06:24:00.000-07:00

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)

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

2008-05-20T08:54:00.000-07:00

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!

Welcome!

2008-05-16T06:28:00.000-07:00

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