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FIU Business Olympics 2013

Where

Florida Intl University Pharmed Arena
11200 SW 8th St
Miami, FL 33199

Upcoming

8:00 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013

Cost

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Categories

Events,  Conferences,  Sales | Retail

Business Olympics is an event consisting of a variety of competitions in several business fields. Top business students and business organizations at FIU will all be competing against each other for individual and team awards! As well as the title and bragging rights of "Organization of the Year" that goes to the organization with the most wins.This event is FREE of charge and open to any FIU student who has the competitive drive to win. If you are a current member of FIU business organizations, pick a chapter to represent and make them proud!February 9th, 2013. Registration in CBC Lobby begins at 8am. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.What we have to offer:Resume critiques on the spot by Career ServicesEconomics round table discussion, hosted by PIFPhotoshop WorkshopNetworking opportunity with the employers, professors and professionals judging the competitionsWho will be judging the competitions:Employers and company representatives from Pepsi, Target, Johnson & Johnson, and more.Top FIU Business professorsHow to register:1.     Pick your competition(s)- You may register for up to 3 competitions. Types of competitions (some may be individual or with a team of 2 people):Pre-prepared performance: pre-prepared presentations, times varyCase performance: team/individual must solve a case study in 20 minutes and present the solution in a 7 minute presentationObjective exams: 50 questions, 1 hourSimulation: computerized simulation of a case2.     Submit ticket(s) through eventbrite- one per competition to reserve your spot. If you are participating in a competition with a partner, submit ONE ticket per team3.     Basic information- enter your basic contact information, finish registration and start practicing!This is a great opportunity for you to network with FIU Business leaders and employers from different backgrounds. Listen to their stories and learn as much as possible. Who knows what connection can be created with just one impressive presentation in front of one of these employers? so register now, dress for success, apply your knowledge and demonstrate your skills. I just have one question...how competitive are YOU? GENERAL SCHEDULE: Registration/Breakfast 8-8:30amPhotoshop Workshop 9:30-10:30amLunch 12:30-1:30pmRothman Financial Simulation 1:30pmResume Critiques by Career Services 2-4pmEconomics Round Table 3:30-4:30pm **For specific competition times look at the details per competition. Keep in mind that time slots will be assigned to each participant** Visit EventBrite.com for pricing.
 
 
 

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