rtp info session 2009 v3
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Research Triangle Park, NC (RTP) Trek Infosession. 9/21/09TRANSCRIPT
RTP TrekInfo Session
Overview of Business and Technology Club
Trek to RTP
Agenda
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Key Points
• Trip will take place from October 19th (Monday) to October 20th (Tuesday) between Mini 1 and 2
• Only B&T club members are eligible to attend (If you’re not a member today, you can still join)
• Trip is self-funded
• We will provide a trip packet with detailed itinerary and general company information/directions
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Expectations
• Treks are educational activities
• This is an opportunity to learn about companies that deal with technology
• This is an opportunity to learn about different roles in those companies
• DO NOT EXPECT YOU WILL SECURE YOUR INTERNSHIP AFTER THIS TREK
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Number of Participants
• Due to space restrictions at the company sites, we are capping attendance at 25 people
• The registration will be in a first-come, first-serve order
• Due to this this limit, a $100 refundable deposit is required to secure your spot– Cancelations must be received prior to 10/2 or deposit will
be forfeited
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You are a Tepper Ambassador
• Must attend ALL corporate presentations
Failure to attend any company visit will result in forfeiture of deposit
• Arrive 20 min prior to presentation & enter as group
• Late arrivers may not attend - No exceptions
• During the meeting – Be attentive and polite
• No outside food
• Do your homework and prepare in advance!
There are Stupid Questions!
• No falling asleep… stay attentive
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Business Causal
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Target Companies (Partial List, Subject to Change)
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The Neighborhood
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Sample Schedule
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Mon. Tues.
MorningCompany
VisitCompany
Visit
Late Morning/Early
Afternoon
Company Visit
Company Visit
AfternoonCompany
VisitReturn to
Pittsburgh
Evening Alumni Night
Travel Costs
• Each individual is responsible for their own travel arrangements and accommodations while in NC
• YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION
• It is recommended to share rental car costs and lodging with
other students
– Don’t wait to find carpools and roommates, get started now
• Lodging
– A reasonably priced, centrally located hotel will be identified by 10/2
– Priceline.com has been used in the past
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Expected Costs
Total Costs Cost
Flight $250
Hotel $140 (total 2 nights)
Car $100 (total 3 days)
Total ~$490
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Split Cost
Flight $250
Hotel $70 (2 per room)
Car $25 (4 per car)
Total ~$345
How to Sign Up
•Sign up at following URL:http://ubidub.com
•You can cancel by sending an email to Toni by 11:59 pm Dec 7th
1) Sign Up Online
•Deposit will be refunded if: (Detailed in Trip Agreement)
•You attend the trip (or cancel by 10/2)
•Adhere to all rules of conduct
•Please make check payable to “Carnegie Mellon University” with your Name and “2009 RTP Trek” on the memo line.
•Drop off check in Toni’s (Antoni Abella Vendrell) mailbox
2) Submit refundable $100 deposit
•Please email your resume to Toni ([email protected])
3) Submit Resume
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Resumes
• The B&T Club will prepare a Resume Packet for each company– Prepare resumes & purchase business cards
– Bring extra copies of your resume & business cards
– Hardcopy resumes printed on cotton or linen paper
• Resume Updates – Submission By: 11:59PM, Sunday, October 11th, 2009
– Email PDF copy to Toni @ [email protected] with the subject as “RTP Trek Resume”.
– Include full name in document title and name the document as “lastname.pdf”
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Time Line
Sept 21, 2009
Info SessionRegistration
Begins
October 2, 2009
Submit Deposit
Trip Agreement
October 11, 2009
Resumes Due
October 19-20, 2009
Visit Companies!!!!
Have a Good time in RTP
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Questions???
Check the Web Site
http://ubidub.com
Schedule and Information Updated in Real Time
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