Are you a quantitative/data-focused advanced degree student or scholar? Interested in chatting with professionals within the data science field?

Come meet with alumni and recruiters in a relaxed environment. Breakout networking will include small group, virtual discussions with alumni and/or recruiters in a Zoom meeting room. Ask alumni about their career journey, from academia into industry, their current role, advice on entering the job market and ways to be a competitive candidate. Some alumni will be accompanied by a recruiter from their organization who can answer questions about hiring and navigating the HR process.

Dates/Times

  • Tuesday, October 13 | Thursday, October 22 | Wednesday, October 28 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
  • 5:00 – 5:35: Welcome + Introductions (Main Zoom meeting session)
  • 5:45 – 7:00: Breakout networking (Separate Zoom meeting sessions, per alumni/recruiter)

Details

  • Three dates in October, four alumni (some will include recruiters) per Quant Night
  • Event will begin in main Zoom meeting room, then participants will be invited to join a breakout meeting, coming and going as they wish between sessions, mimicking an in-person networking event
  • Each Quant Night will have a capped RSVP (100) to allow for small breakout session conversations
  • Represented organizations may be hiring for immediate openings, others will be looking to connect with future candidates
  • Participating companies: Quantlab, Procter & Gamble, Nike, Apple, Atlassian, IBM, GM Financial, Dell Technologies, Indeed, Boston Consulting Group, Deutsche Bank, and Uber Technologies, Inc.

Essentials

  • RSVP required (click respective links below)
  • Zoom meeting links will only be provided to registrants
  • To allow for equitable access among students, we ask that you RSVP for no more than two Quant Nights
  • To ensure a valuable experience for alumni/recruiters, as a participant, you are required to join at least two breakout networking sessions per event
  • Recommended dress code: business casual

RSVP

Link to panelists: https://careerengagement.utexas.edu/quant-night/