This the presentation shown at the West Coast Forum 2010 Logistics Meeting on 10/10/2010

1. Follow Up Meeting Sunday, October 10, 2010

6. Website, Bidding, & Prioritization

17. The Alumni Reception is an excellent networking opportunity; do not underestimate how valuable it can be Bad Networking Good Networking Check off a list of people you want to talk to and then leave the reception Take the “treasure hunt” approach In the “magic networking circle”, ignore an alum from a company/industry that does not interest you; make an enemy In the “magic networking circle”, engage in conversation with an alum from a company/industry that does not interest you; make a friend Wait for the alumni to come over and talk to you (it ain’t gonna happen) Initiate conversations with the alumni Hammer an alum for information, don’t offer anything insightful in return Realize that you have experience and insight that could be valuable to alumni

18. The roundtables will give you a chance to both get an inside look at a company and make a strong impression How to approach the roundtables Know your personal pitch (should be 30-45 seconds) Know your resume inside and out Know the company and industry well enough that you can engage in a back and forth conversation and ask insightful questions (you do not need to become an expert on the company/industry) The roundtables are still an opportunity to explore the company/industry, so listen well

19. The panels are a great opportunity to learn about issues and trends in an industry from people on the inside How to approach the education panels Try to turn the panel into a back and forth discussion between the panelists and the audience, rather than have the moderator prompt the panelists throughout Ask questions that would interest the entire audience, not just you Think about how you can incorporate what you take away from the panel into your preparation for recruiting season

20. The innovation challenges will give you an opportunity to make a unique impression on recruiters How to approach the innovation challenges The innovation challenges will give you an opportunity to differentiate yourselves from your counterparts at competing business schools, both individually and collectively Companies across industries are beginning to place greater emphasis on innovation; the innovation challenges are an opportunity to show that you can think creatively in a business setting Approach the presentation portion of the innovation challenge as an opportunity to hone your skills in presenting unconventional ideas clearly and effectively The innovation challenges have been set up to be fun and informal. They are not formal case competitions.

22. Amazon.com, Microsoft