Open Marketing Postitions!

Below are some of the hundreds of  exciting professional opportunities  available on the American Marketing Association Job Board.

Marketing Coordinator  Lakeland, FL The Blair Group

Senior Creative Designer  Columbus, GA Aflac

Manager, Brand & Customer Experience Research  Columbus, GA Aflac

Mobile Marketing Analyst  Columbus, GA Aflac

Community Administrator  Chicago, IL American Marketing Association

Director of Marketing and Strategic Alliances (Exempt Position)  Schaumburg, IL Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification

Senior Marketing Specialist, Recruitment & Retention  Schaumburg, IL American Academy of Dermatology

Director of Marketing & Business Development  Clawson, Michigan International Bancard

Marketing Specialist  Chicago, IL CBRE

Sr. Director of Marketing and Communications  Augusta, GA Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia & the CSRA

Electronic Communications Specialist  NE Western Nebraska Community College

Marketing Capability Director  NJ NY Brand Learning

Sales Representative  Toronto, ON Econopac

View all jobs Be sure to update your resume on American Marketing Association Job Board, so employers can contact you privately about job opportunities.

To have your job featured in the AMA Job Board email, please contact Ashley Horton @ (860) 440-0635 Ext #371 or email a.horton@jobtarget.com.

Dr. Jones visits Japan!

This past summer (2012), I had the wonderful opportunity to spend about a month in Japan.  I visited some current friends and met new friends.  Here are a couple of my adventures:

There was a lot of bike traffic on the sidewalks.  Many parents had child seats in the front of the bike and the rear.

I took a night train from Tokyo to Kagoshima.  This was the bed.  You received a comforter and a pillowcase - no pillow and the bed was just a carpet, no mattress. 

Corridor for the train.

 

Most of the food was delicious like these Chinese dumplings; some of it was, well, let's just say different.

These delicious Chinese dumplings cooked right in front of me at a lunch counter in Tokyo.  My friend Clare enjoyed this beautiful lunch.

Below is Kobe beef.  What looks like potato chips are actually garlic chips.

 

Sometimes I couldn't identify the food, like the picture below. 

 

The picture above was in front of a foot massage machine in a Japanese onsen in Kobe.  It tells you what parts of the body are connected to what areas of the feet.  The picture below is of a special foot treatment called Dr. Fish.  The little fish eat the dead skin off of your feet.  It feels really strange, but your feet feel great afterwards.

These ladies were in Kyoto.  The gentlemen below were participating in a big festival near Tokyo with lots of drums, flutes, and other instruments.  The musicians took turns playing and pulling the float.

 

I'm a fan of the tv program Ninja Warrior.  I got to meet 3 famous Ninja Warrior contestants while in Japan.  This is Yuuji Urushihara - the reigning champion.

This is Shingo Yamamoto who has participated in every Sasuke (the original Japanese name for the show; Ninja Warrior is the American title.)

Below is Makoto Nagano - the 2nd champion (there have only been 3).

We went to an amazing theatre production in Miyazaki area.  Everywhere we went, Makoto Nagano ran into his fans.

My first jet ski ride!

Above is the view from a mountain in Kobe.  Notice the amazing architecture.
Below is the Golden Palace in Kyoto.  I am pictured with one of our exchange students from Japan who showed me around Kyoto while I was there.

 

Chinese palace in Yokohama.

Some train cars were designated for women only because the trains would get so crowded and women didn't like being crowded by men.

 

No tattoos are allowed in Japanese baths/spas because they are associated with gangs in Japan.

 

Water taxi in Tokyo

 

Can you guess what this sculpture is?  Answer below if you scroll down.

 

Answer: this is supposed to represent beer foam.  It is on top of the Asahi building in Tokyo.

Put Your Interview Skills to the Test!

BUSINESS MAJORS-Freshmen through Grad Students- Sign Up NOW for next week’s Practice Interviews!

MOCK MADNESS has arrived!  Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hone your interview skills and receive feedback from prestigious employers!

Who is coming?

Wednesday, February 27- TRAVELERS

Friday, March 1- PNC

Monday, March 4- PNC and LEGEND FINANCIAL

These organizations have generously offered to conduct practice interviews in the RMU Career Center.  TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY!  Not only will you get honest feedback about YOUR resume and interview skills, you’ll get a chance to impress these premier employers!

Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first served basis.    NOTE:  You do not need to have an interest in working for these organizations to benefit from doing a practice interview with them.  However, Travelers is currently recruiting for full-time positions and Legend Financial is seeking one or two Marketing interns in their Freshman, Sophomore or Junior years.  These practice interviews can give you the opportunity to meet face-to-face with them, in case you are interested in their opportunities.

WHY DO A PRACTICE (MOCK) INTERVIEW?

-Receive honest feedback about your interview and resume from a qualified professional

-Be more prepared for upcoming interviews

-Network with potential employers (some of these organizations have current positions available, although you don't need to be interested in the organization to do a mock with them.)

-Get a job/ internship (The most qualified candidate does not always get the job or internship!  How you present yourself during the interview is critical.)

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR A PRACTICE INTERVIEW:

Mocks are posted in ColonialTRAK under 'On-campus Interviews'.  Refer to the Career Center website at www.rmu.edu/careercenter.

1. Click on the ColonialTRAK tab in the left column of the screen.
2. Enter your username and password. 
3. On the ColonialTRAK main menu page, select 'On Campus Interviews' on the top toolbar. Then choose'Sign up for Interviews’.
4. The practice interviews will all have 'MOCK' as the Employer Name.  The Linked Job will say 'Practice Interview,' then list applicable majors and the organization that will be conducting the practice interview.  To sign up for a schedule that interests you, click on the 'Linked Job' of that posting.
5. On the next screen, scroll down below the yellow line and click on 'Interview Date' that you prefer.
6. On the next screen, scroll to the bottom of the page, which will show you time slots that are still available.  Click the'Sign up' button next to the time slot that fits your schedule, and then click "Sign up."  The schedule will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
7. Note:  You must have a resume uploaded in ColonialTRAK to sign up for a practice interview.

Please note that the Career Center's On-Campus Recruiting Policy applies to students participating in practice interviews.

ON-CAMPUS RECRUITING POLICY:

Canceling Interviews 
It is expected that students/alumni will honor their obligation to keep their interview reservation. If a student/alumnus finds it is necessary to cancel an interview, the student/alumnus must notify the Career Center at least 24 hours before the time of an interview scheduled Tuesday through Friday and 72 hours before a Monday interview appointment.

No-Show/Late Cancellation Policy
Students/alumni who "No-Show" or "Late Cancel" an interview will be required to send a letter of apology to the employer and give a copy of the letter to the Career Center before the student/alumnus may participate in any additional campus interviews. A student/alumnus who "No Shows" or "Late Cancels" a total of two times in any combination will forfeit their interviewing privileges for the remainder of the academic year.

Late Arrival to Interviews
If a student is late for an interview, it is up to the discretion of the employer as to whether the interview with the student will be conducted.

Bad Weather Policy
If classes are canceled because of inclement weather, interviews will also be canceled. Please contact the Career Center to reschedule your interview.

If students have any questions regarding the Practice Interview Program or the On-Campus Recruiting Policy, please contact Carole Weldon at 412-397-6204 or Weldon@rmu.edu.  You may also contact the Career Center at 412-397-6333 or via email at careers@rmu.edu.

AMA 2013 Kickoff Luncheon

Join the Pittsburgh American Marketing Association (AMA) for its 2013 kickoff luncheon event!

The 2013 Landscape: Consumer trends that will help define business success

Join the AMA for Campos Inc's overview of 2013 consumer trends

Following the presentation, Marty McGough, President of Marketing Insights at Campos Inc, will focus on how consumer trends will impact and affect a specific marketing challenge currently faced by an audience member's client or business.

Location: Maya Design 
Date: Thursday, February 21st
Time: 11:30am-1:00pm
Price: $25 for members and $30 for non-members
A light lunch buffet is included for this event 

Student discounts may be available for this event.  Contact the AMA to find out.

Dr. Jones Featured in Deer Valley Newsletter

RMU's own Dr. Jones was featured in an article in Deer Valley YMCA Family Camp's Program Newsletter!

Check out the article below:

DEER VALLEY GOES TO ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY
Cathi Jones is a long time summer camper and a member of the Deer Valley Marketing Committee. She is also a professor at Robert Morris University. During the fall term, Cathi's students were required to work on a semester long project that involved developing a social media plan. Deer Valley was one of the target organizations. A team of six students were tasked with developing a comprehensive social media plan. The students presented their recommendations to Todd Brinkman, Andrew Forman, and a number of Deer Valley board and committee members on December 11, 2012. In commenting on the presentation, Todd Brinkman said, "This was truly a win-win situation. The students received some real world experience and Deer Valley received a number of good ideas to implement. Social Media is increasingly becoming a part of the camp's marketing efforts and we appreciate Cathi involving Deer Valley in her coursework." Mike Walsh, chair of the DV Programming and Marketing Committee was spotted taking copious notes at the presentation and will involve the DV Programming and Marketing Committee meeting on follow up plans based on the Robert Morris University recommendation.

Marketing Research Position with LANXESS

LANXESS Corporation is seeking a student interested in Marketing Research for a temporary assignment!

This paid position requires 20 hours per week.

The selected candidate will work directly with upper management on this assignment.

For further details, please contact Steve Clinton, Department Head of Marketing:

clinton@rmu.edu

Attend the AMA Fashion Show!

Calling all AMA members!

The American Marketing Association at RMU invites you to join the AMA Fashion Show on Monday, February 4th from 2pm to 3pm in the Sewall Dining Room. The event will be a fun way to show your involvement. Hope to see you there!