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Final - Based on The Job Closer

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday, February 25
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Elevator Pitch

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday, February 15
Submit a written copy of your elevator pitch. The length of the pitch should be about 60 - 90 seconds length. Points will be deducted for elevator pitches that are not thorough or that don't follow the structure discussed in class.
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Six Point Email to 3 Companies/Firms

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday, January 25
Send an email to three individuals with whom you'd like to have an informational interview to learn more about their career and company. Follow the six point email format. Submit a brief summary of the individuals you reached out to and their associated companies.
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The Job Closer Write-up

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday, February 25
Read assigned chapters from The Job Closer and write a one-page paper responding to a prompt found on Learning Suite. This assignment helps prepare you for future job opportunities.
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Association Meeting Attendance

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday, February 22
Attend one association meeting of your choice during the term. Options include general Finance Society Meetings or sub-association meetings. Submit a quiz on Learning Suite to fulfill this requirement.
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Meet with Student Career Coach

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday, February 15
Schedule and attend an in-person meeting with an SCC via Calendly. Have them review your resume and discuss topics such as recruiting acceptance into the finance program, and internships. Submit a one-page write-up summarizing who you met, what you learned, and key takeaways from the meeting. Go to "Student Career Coaches" tab to find coaches and their links
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2 Informational Interviews

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday, February 22
Conduct two informational interviews (coffee chats) with professionals in your desired field. Use class frameworks such as the 6-point email and TIARA method to prepare. These interviews are opportunities to learn, network, and gain insights into career paths. Submit a write-up outlining who you met with and what was discussed in the informational interviews.
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Three Sub-discipline Study

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday, February 08
Take time researching a sub-discipline that interests you and submit a one-page write up outlining what you learned about a career in that sub-discipline. This can include typical roles, application qualifications, day to day functions, compensation expectations, etc. 
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Financial Services Conference

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday, January 31
Attend the conference on January 31st. This event offers insights into various finance jobs and opportunities held by BYU alumni and serves as a networking opportunity. If unable to attend, notify the TAs promptly.
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CAR / PAR Stories

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday, February 01
Develop responses to common interview questions using the CAR (Challenge, Action, Result) or PAR (Problem, Action, Result) framework. Complete a worksheet and write three stories following this structure.
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Recruiting Tracker

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday, January 25
Maintain a list of professionals to network with, including their roles, companies, and contact details. Record notes on conversations, networking outcomes, and follow-up plans.
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LinkedIn Profile

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday, January 25
Create or update a LinkedIn profile based on lecture guidelines. Submit a PDF screenshot of your profile to Learning Suite. Profiles should be professional and stand out. LinkedIn is widely used by recruiters, making it a key tool in professional networking. Click to see resources
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Resume Submission

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday, January 18
Create a professional resume using the Finance Society resume format. Utilize VMock for feedback and ensure correct formatting, no errors, and proper layout. This resume should be prepared for future job opportunities or recruiting. Assistance is available from the Student Career Coaches (SCC).
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Personality Survey

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday, January 18
Students will take a personality test to identify strengths and weaknesses. Using a provided prompt, input results into ChatGPT to generate career suggestions based on strengths. The prompt and personality descriptions must be included along with a list of potential finance career paths such as Data Analysis, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, etc. Click to see resources
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