Friday, December 30, 2011

How to Win


Over the holiday break I purchased the ebook: How to Win at the Sport of Business by Mark Cuban.

The book is only available in digital format and I paid $2.99 to read it on my new Kindle Fire. I recommend the book to college business majors and other folks who are in the verge of a business career or ready to launch a business.

One thing I like about Cuban's advice on how to win in business is his emphasis on the importance of reading. When he was starting one of his technology companies, Cuban would bring software and hardware manuals home after work and read them. He learned everything there was to know about software such as Peactree Accounting, Wordstar (once a popular word processing program), Lotus 123 (which was the popular spreadsheet software before MS Excel). He also read many magazines and books to search for new ideas. So much of this information today is free on the internet. So much knowledge is readily available to students and yet so many don't take advantage of the information. Each day while school is insession, I see stacks of free newspapers such as the USA Today, NY Times, and Boston Globe - that so many students walk by and never pick up. So many of my students don't buy the required textbooks and many who do buy them do not read them cover to cover. Take it from Mark Cuban, knowledge is power and you can get a great deal of it from reading.

Cuban is the founder of HDNet, Broadcast.com and MicroSolutions. He has also been an investor in startups, including Mahalo, JungleCents.com, motionloft.com, Filesanywhere.com, Naked Pizza and 140Fire.com. Mark is also known as the owner of the Dallas Mavericks. He also co-owns the Landmark Theater chain, Magnolia Pictures and Magnolia Home Video.

Mark Cuban also gives some terrific advice about focus while in school. He says that being focused at age 21 is "overrated." He continues..." now is the time to screw up, to try as many things as you can and just maybe figure things out." I especially like his advice on learning. He says: " The thing you need to do is learn. Learn accounting. Learn finance. Learn statistics. Learn as much as you can about business. Read biographies about business people." The lesson is to learn what you can so that you can create a base of knowledge that you can draw upon for the time in your life when you will be ready to focus.

Cuban emphasizes that if you can sell, you can always get a job. Selling skills are very valuable in all jobs. Even a CPA must sell additional services (tax planning, management consulting, personal financial planning) to grow the revenue.

Finally, for so many college students who aspire to go into the business of sports, Cuban has some very valuable advice. It is quite congruent with so many students that I have spoken with over the last 5 or 6 years who want to work in the field of professional sports. Cuban says "don't major in Sports Marketing." He says that if you want to work for a sports organization, get a broad based business education. He recommends majoring in anyone of the functional business areas - accounting, finance, sales, management etc. We (UMASS Dartmouth/CCB) have had students intern for the Boston Bruins, Gillette Stadium, Pawsox, and P-Bruins and I tell these students that it is a tough field to break into so make sure you have a very solid base with a traditional business major.

Mr. Cuban recently emailed me and asked that I share any feedback with him. Let me know if you read the book and what you think! Cuban told Fortune magazine that he wrote this book from content derived from 7 years of blogging and that the economics of the digital delivery (ebook format) and the effectiveness of social network marketing make this an interesting venture.


Internship Book

My internship book is now available on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iBooks and on your computer with iTunes. Here's the link to download.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Summer Intrenship at Hasbro - full-time

Intern - Hasbro in Pawtucket, RI

Investor Relations

Location: 200 Narragansett Park Drive, East Providence RI 02916

Department: Investor Relations

Job Duration: Summer Internship

Hours: 40 hours per week

Click this link for more details: http://jobs.hasbro.com/job/Pawtucket-Investor-Relations-Intern-Job-RI-02860/1572620/?feedId=4&utm_source=Indeed&source=Indeed.com

Marketing Internship (Paid)

One of the long term industry partners of UMD's ATMC is looking for a marketing intern. The funding will come from the MA Life Sciences Center. To be eligible, candidates must be Junior, Senior, recent grads or grad-level students. The hourly rate is $15/hour. The company is a developer and manufacturer of automated test equipment for the pharmaceutical industry.

Please send your resumes to: jstaples@umassd.edu


Jane N. Staples, Director
Cooperative Education & Internship Program
UMASS Dartmouth - College of Engineering, Main Campus
508-999-8093

ATMC Intern Program, Director
UMass Dartmouth Advanced Technology & Manufacturing Center
Office: 508-999-8093
Fax: 508-999-9120

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Economic Development Internship

CEDC Community Economic Development Center of SE MA, a non-profit based in New Bedford is seeking an intern to assist with data collection for a neighborhood business inventory. Intern will collect data to identify economic sectors, employment generated, space utilized and business ownership. Intern will also cross-check data with secondary employment databases. Possible credit internship, Connections service stipend or work-study. Please contact Corinn Williams for more information corinncedc@gmail.com (508) 979-4684.

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Summer Internship Program State Street Corp. Boston

Here's the link for more information: https://psh.statestreet.com/psc/HRPRDEREC/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=51865&SiteId=2&

The internships are in the following possible areas:

CORPORATE AUDIT: Our Corporate Audit group is responsible for providing State Street’s Board of Directors and management with independent and objective assessments of the design and operating effectiveness of our internal controls system.

CORPORATE FINANCE: Finance plays a significant role which goes beyond maintaining oversight of the company’s finances and ensuring budget commitments are met. We interact with every business line and corporate support function within State Street.

GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCES: From employee benefits information to career management tools and more, GHR is focused on developing and delivering global business solutions to support the needs of business partners companywide.

GLOBAL MARKETS: State Street Global Markets, our investment research and trading arm, provides specialized research, trading, securities lending and innovative portfolio strategies to owners and managers of institutional assets.

GLOBAL SERVICES: Our investment servicing business, now known as State Street Global Services, provides the essential financial infrastructure for delivering effective investment servicing solutions globally.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Innovative, scalable technology is at the heart of our business operations — and is the foundation on which we deliver our products and services to clients.

INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR SERVICES

INVESTMENT SERVICES

LEGAL: The Legal division provides counsel that helps State Street successfully navigate complex legal and regulatory environments, maximize business opportunities, and minimize legal, regulatory, reputational and other risk.

PROCUREMENT: The Global Procurement Services division assesses client requirements, the business marketplace, and supplier capabilities to deliver the most efficient, cost-effective recommendations possible.

Graphic Design Intern (Chartwells)

Graphic Design Intern

Assist the location management team through development, production and implementation of tactical marketing initiatives aimed at increasing customer retention, improving image, improving margins and increasing market share for Dining Services. Emphasis on customer satisfaction and growing base business.

Duties
1. Responsible for UMass Dining Services publicity materials and creating advertising pieces (flyers, banners, etc) that appeal to our customers, while uploading our company's image.
2. Produce print and online advertising pieces for all events hosted by Dining Services.
4. Works with others, such as printers, programmers, developers or other technicians, to complete the final product.
5. Help maintain Dine on Campus website, promoting both retail and board dining programs.
6. Collaborating with other interns on projects.
7. Any other duties assigned by Dining Service Managers

Must be a junior or senior and a marketing/advertising or graphic design major. Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and complete assignments involving multiple functions in a timely manner. Excellent technical, written and oral communication skills are required. Individual must be a self-starter and very detailed oriented. Have graphic design skills and be able to work with a variety of programs to design flyers, banners, etc. Minimum of 10 - 12 hours/week. Examples of previously design work required at interview.

This is a semesterly position for class credit and a nonpaid internship.

Please submit your resume via email to Caitlin Cooney, Marketing Manager, by December 16, 2011. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Email: ccooney@umassd.edu

Social Media Marketing Intern (Chartwells)

Social Media Marketing Intern

Assist the location management team through development, production and implementation of tactical marketing initiatives aimed at increasing customer retention, improving image, improving margins and increasing market share for Dining Services. Emphasis on customer satisfaction and growing base business.

Duties
1. Collaborate with Marketing Manager and Regional Marketing Director to develop social media campaigns for all locations using Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc. This includes designing campus wide and site specific promotions. As well as updating pages on daily or weekly basis.
2. Staying up to date on Social Media trends and always help looking for the next big thing.
3. Help develop and maintain Dine on Campus website, promoting both retail and board dining programs.
4. Maintain all social media websites.
5. Helping develop and implement Text on Campus campaigns.
6. Collaborating with other interns on projects.
7. Any other duties assigned by Dining Service Managers

Must be a junior or senior and a marketing/advertising major. Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and complete assignments involving multiple functions in a timely manner. Excellent technical, written and oral communication skills are required. Individual must be a self-starter and very detailed oriented. Minimum of 10 hours/week. This is a semesterly position for class credit and a non paid internship.

Please submit your resume via email to Caitlin Cooney, Marketing Director, by December 16, 2011. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Email: ccooney@umassd.edu

Friday, December 2, 2011

Marketing Co-Op/ Intern

Double E is an international engineering and manufacturing company. We design and manufacture machine accessories for the paper, film and foil converting and packaging industries.


Marketing Co-Op/ Intern


The Marketing Intern will assist with various marketing related activities including the following:

  • Assist with updating company websites
  • Perform database updates
  • Help design company literature, brochures, manuals, business cards, labels, posters, banners etc.
  • Help create email marketing campaigns and track results.
  • Prepare materials for trade shows, arrange shipping, help pack crates.
  • Help process sales leads into the company database.
  • Prepare product samples for worldwide sales force, package components, help with inventory of items.


Requirements:


Some experience with either Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, or Illustrator helpful.

Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Marketing Major

Contact Information: Diane Anastasi

HR Manager

danastasi@doubleeusa.com

Double E Company

319 Manley St.

W. Bridgewater, MA 02379

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Position for an experienced Alum

Braver PC (CPA firm) in Needham, MA is looking for a Staff Accountant with 1-3 years experience, hiring immediately. Send your resume to Rebecca Bullock, Senior Auditor: rbullock@thebravergroup.com.

Rockport Internship in Canton MA

Here's the link: http://adidas.jobpartners.com/jpapps/adidas_global/jobs/jobview.jsp?lang=enus&requestno=RQ00024027&&sn=Indeed&?mode=apply&iis=Indeed&iisn=Indeed

Full-time CPA firm Internship - Boston

Check out this link for information on the Deloitte Summer Accounting Internship : http://careers.deloitte.com/glob/students/opportunities.aspx?JobReqCode=S12BOBAI13JUN-XA&src=JB-16801

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI - Business Analysis Internship (MIS)

Title: Student Intern

Division: Operations

Department: Business Analysis

Reports to: Senior Business Analyst

Positions Reporting to: None

JOB SUMMARY (Describe in 2-3 sentences the purpose of this position):

Gain experience in the health insurance field prior to graduating from an accredited college or university. Responsible for assisting the Senior Business Analyst and other members of the Business Analysis team with projects or tasks assigned by the Senior Business Analyst or other members of the department or program. Work 8-12 hours per week for academic credit (unpaid) for one semester.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (nature and scope of position, maximum of 10):

· Develop business analysis skills.

· Assist with business analysis deliverables, including Discovery Documents, process flow diagrams, Business Requirements Documents, Use Cases, entry and validation of requirements into Quality Center, etc.

· Take minutes for meetings for the Business Analysis team.

· Gain experience using various software tools, such as MS Excel and PowerPoint.

· Participate in interdepartmental workshops or other meetings and gain exposure to other areas of the department and company.

· Contribute ideas for continuous improvement of the functions of the department or program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education and Experience:

Enrolled in a full-time program at an accredited academic institution of higher learning to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Health Administration or related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Education, Additional Qualifications and Experience:

· Experience using Lotus Notes mail and databases, Project, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Word.

· Knowledge of BCBSRI products and lines of business.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities:

· Knowledge of facets of managed care plans, as well as knowledge of HMO, PPO and indemnity insurance.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong decision-making and problem solving skills
  • Strong human relations skills
  • Time management skills
  • Delivers high quality service to customers.
  • Makes decisions based on business objectives.
  • Holds people accountable for their commitments and actions.
  • Sets and maintains quality standards.
  • Changes work activities based on business needs and deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and interact with staff across the organization at all levels.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment.
  • Ability to take initiative in finding solutions to difficult and/or sensitive problems.
  • Ability to perform other duties as assigned.

Arts Administration

The Internships included focus on:
Arts Administration, Arts Education, and Teaching.

Designed to give interns a rich introduction to non-profit arts administration, full immersion into the Museum School at PAAM, the opportunity to teach children’s art workshops, to express their promotional and marketing skills, and to work directly with the more than 3,000 pieces of American art held in PAAM’s permanent collection. PAAM strongly believes in the customization of internships to take advantage of the strengths and interests of the individual intern.

These are non-paying internships in Provincetown during summer 2012. Length can vary. Compensation includes a complimentary one-year membership to PAAM,which includes year-round eligibility to submit artwork to members’ exhibitions and participation in studio classes.

Please contact Grace Ryder-O’Malley at gryderomalley@paam.org

Provincetown Art Association and Museum
460 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657
508 487 1750 fax 508 487 4372
www.paam.org

The Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM) is a nationally recognized,year-round cultural institution that fuses the creative energy of America’s oldest active art colony with the natural beauty of outer Cape Cod that has
inspired artists for generations.

Integral to the community comprising the Provincetown Art Colony, PAAM embodies the qualities that make Provincetown an enduring American center for the arts, and serves as the Cape’s most widely-attended art museum. As interest in the region’s contribution to American art history continues to grow, PAAM presents an ever-changing lineup of exhibitions, lectures,classes and cultural events that seek to promote and cultivate appreciation for all branches of the fine arts for which Provincetown is known.

Temp Accounting Position

Marian Heath Greeting Cards has a need for a staff accountant on a temporary basis in its Wareham office. The ideal candidate will be highly proficient in Excel with experience in Fixed Asset Accounting and General Ledger reconciliations. This position will last approximately 2 months and will require a flexible, self-motivated individual to work closely with the Controller assisting in all aspects of audit preparation. Additional data entry assignments to assist in the implementation of a new ERP system will also be part of this position. Interested applicants can submit a resume to mbotelho@marianheath.com.