The Office of Student Engagement and Benet Career Management Center are dedicated to engagement with the incoming class through Online Orientation programming composed of pre-recorded webcasts. The following mandatory and optional sessions were created to help students quickly acclimate to Simon and accelerate career planning before the start of classes.
All webcasts will be available for viewing on Monday, October 26, 2020. Mandatory webcasts have associated deadlines to view them. If you were initially enrolled for August but deferred to a January enrollment and have completed viewing some or all of these mandatory webcasts, you do not have to view them again. Though we do encourage you to rewatch them as a refresher to make sure you are fully prepared closer to the start of your academic journey.
Note: Blackboard, the system where you can find these webcasts, will be offline between December 24 - December 31. As you will not be able to access Blackboard during that time period, please watch all mandatory webcasts by the stated deadline.
Please click the links below to check out all mandatory and optional webcasts in that topic area.
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Academics | Leadership | Life at Simon | Life in Rochester
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Welcome Incoming ClassThis webcast features three Benet Career Peers, rising second year MBAs who work for and are trained by the Benet Center to assist you in your career preparation efforts. They offer some quick tips and advise for you to begin reflecting on as you continue the business school onboarding process.
This webcast will be available on the Benet Center Onboarding Blackboard organization. Find it under Benet Ceneter Webcasts. |
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Doing Deep Industry Research via Library DatabasesSimon is excited to introduce you to Bob Berkman, the Outreach Business Librarian, at Outreach, Learning & Research Services (OLR) at the University’s Rush Rhees Library, who will give a session on how to do deep industry and company research using the library’s set of powerful business resources. During this session, you will not only gain an understanding of what library resources and databases are available to you to facilitate your career exploration and search, but will also gain hands-on experience with the University of Rochester’s Library system tools and platforms. This webcast will be available on the Benet Center Onboarding Blackboard organization. Find it under Benet Ceneter Webcasts. |
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Job Search from an International Perspective PanelAlumnus Tushar Mathur '17S (MS) has partnered with the Benet Center to provide more insight on what being an international candidate means during the job search process. This webcast will be available on the Benet Center Onboarding Blackboard organization. Find it under Benet Ceneter Webcasts. |
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The Importance of Communication in the Job SearchGood communication is an essential tool in achieving productivity and maintaining strong working relationships at all levels of an organization. Employers who invest time and energy into delivering clear lines of communication will rapidly build trust among employees, leading to increases in productivity, output, and morale in general. Meanwhile, employees who communicate effectively with colleagues, managers, and customers are always valuable assets to an organization and it is a skill that can often set people apart from their competition when applying for jobs. Clinical Associate Professor Carol Shuherk, the lead coordinator of the Management Communication Course (MGC401) joins us to discuss key communication concepts conscious management of nonverbal communication and intentionality in structuring and choosing language for verbal communication in person and virtually. This webcast will be available on the Benet Center Onboarding Blackboard organization. Find it under Benet Ceneter Webcasts. |
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Navigating the China Job Market with an MS DegreeThe China Job Market continues to be a major player within the world economy. As such, more and more Simon Alum are choosing to return to China to seek employment If you are set on returning to China or unsure where you want to end up at this time, be sure to check out this webinar on Chinese Job Search; we go into the differences between a successful western job search and a successful job search in China.
After this webinar, you will be familiar with:
This webcast will be available on the Benet Center Onboarding Blackboard organization. Find it under Benet Ceneter Webcasts. |
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Effective Use of LinkedIn for Your Job SearchLinkedIn will become an integral tool in your career search tool box as you continue to research, and begin to network with professionals in your desired career path. LinkedIn Learning courses are a great way to expand your understanding of LinkedIn in general, as well as supporting your continued growth through access to learn about in-demand skills sought after by employers. By harnessing the power of the LinkedIn platform, you can tap into an expansive network of professionals, companies, and groups in your industry and beyond. This webcast will be available on the Benet Center Onboarding Blackboard organization. Find it under Benet Ceneter Webcasts. |
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CETL Time Management Session - Effectively Managing Your SpringTop business programs simulate the pressures of the workforce, teaching students to manage expectations, resources, and – above all – their time. From strategic planning to careful delegation, time management strategies are a crucial asset for career growth. This webcast will be available on the Benet Center Onboarding Blackboard organization. Find it under Benet Center Webcasts. |
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Understanding SimonWorks and HandshakeLearn more about SimonWorks and Handshake, and how they can help you stay connected with the Simon community and support your internship and career search. This webcast will be available on the Benet Center Onboarding Blackboard organization. Find it under Benet Center Webcasts. |
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Introducing the Benet Career PeersLearn more about the Benet Career Peers and how they can help you on your career journey. This webcast will be available on the Benet Center Onboarding Blackboard organization. Find it under Benet Center Webcasts. |
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Careers and Trends in AnalyticsFor the last several years, analytics has been changing the way companies and organizations work. Advances in technology and data capabilities are rapidly evolving, enabling companies to use data to grow more efficient, become more innovative, and make better business decisions. In this Webinar, Assistant Professor Liza Mohr, Director of the Business Analytics program at Simon, provides a broad overview of the opportunities and challenges that companies face as they attempt to harness the many types of data they collect and offers insights into how analytic tools and resources work in real world settings. This webcast will be available on the Benet Center Onboarding Blackboard organization. Find it under "Careers In..." Series. |
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Careers in Market Research and Consumer InsightsCompanies invest a lot of money building and maintaining brand awareness for their products or services. Marketing analysts use a variety of analytical tools to gather data from across marketing channels to assess the value of marketing initiatives by measuring performance, using relevant business metrics. Some marketing analysts work in the area of market research where they analyze consumer feedback and preferences for existing or new products and services and develop insights that companies use to identify ideal customer segments based on product characteristics and cost. In this Webinar Simon alums will highlight their work as they help companies enhance their product and service offerings to reach their target customers. This webcast will be available on the Benet Center Onboarding Blackboard organization. Find it under "Careers In..." Series. |
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Careers in Risk, Operations, AI, and Analytics ConsultingBusiness analytics drives practical, data-based changes in businesses and organizations. BA relies on using practical applications of statistical and analytical techniques to explore an organization’s data to identify meaningful and actionable recommendations that improve productivity, streamline processes, and enhance decision making. Analysts focus on developing business insights from data to improve a company’s overall performance. Business analysts work in a number of varied roles. In this Webinar you will hear Simon alums share information about how they work with data and highlight some of the technical tools they use. This webcast will be available on the Benet Center Onboarding Blackboard organization. Find it under "Careers In..." Series. |
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Careers in Digital Marketing (including Social Media and Search Engine Optimization)The rising trend of digitizing businesses has created the need for a new kind of professionals: ones well-versed in the business and art of digital marketing. The field of digital marketing has become crucial to a business’ success; it is no longer the “arts and crafts” department of a company, but the persons, actions, and processes required to strategically identify and guide potential customers through the purchase tunnel with efficiency and a high ROI. This webcast will be available on the Benet Center Onboarding Blackboard organization. Find it under "Careers In..." Series. |
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Careers in Pricing AnalyticsGain basic knowledge of potential career paths in Pricing including external consulting and internal strategy roles secured by Simon candidates based on the specialized knowledge areas and skills obtained through Simon training. Also in the Webinar learn how to leverage pricing as a differentiator in recruiting regardless of your primary function and industry focus areas. This webcast will be available on the Benet Center Onboarding Blackboard organization. Find it under "Careers In..." Series. |
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MSBA: Meet Your Program Faculty & Academic OverviewLed by Associate Director of MS Advising, Stella Lee, this webcast will cover core curriculum, elective classes, and more within the MS Business Analytics program. This webcast will be available on the Office of Student Engagement Blackboard organization. Find it under Orientation 2021 > MS: Webcasts & Recordings |
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Ground RulesLed by Director of MBA & MS Programs, Karen Mach, this webcast will cover key Simon policies relating to behavior both inside and outside of the classroom. This webcast will be available on the Office of Student Engagement Blackboard organization. Find it under Orientation 2021 > MS: Webcasts & Recordings |
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Virtual Classroom Overview
Led by Director of Instructional Design, Michele Messenger, this webcast covers Zoom tips, tricks, and guidelines for making the virtual classroom a smooth experience. (Note: This is a recording of the live program during May Starts Orientation.) This webcast will be available on the Office of Student Engagement Blackboard organization. Find it under Orientation 2021 > MS: Webcasts & Recordings |
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MS Team CommunicationLed by Director of Student Life Nate Kadar, this webcast covers tips and best practices for effective team communication. This webcast will be available on the Office of Student Engagement Blackboard organization. Find it under Orientation 2021 > MS: Webcasts & Recordings |
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Business Ethics & Case Follow-upWhich side are you on? Led by Executive Director of Experiential Learning, Wayne France, these two webcasts will teach you about managing business situations when moral and ethical problems arise. These webcasts will be available on the Office of Student Engagement Blackboard organization. Find it under Orientation 2021 > MS: Webcasts & Recordings |
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Introduction to the Masters Advisory Council (MAC)Led by several 2019-2020 members of the Masters Advisory Council (MAC), this webcast will cover our MS student leadership group and how they make the Simon community ever better. This webcast will be available on the Office of Student Engagement Blackboard organization. Find it under Orientation 2021 > MS: Webcasts & Recordings |
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Professionalism in BusinessLed by Executive Director of Experiential Learning, Wayne France, this webcast will cover professional behaviors in different settings Register in SimonWorks. |
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Professional Club ExpoLearn how to get involved at Simon! Listen to Professional Club Leaders discuss their club’s mission, programming, and the value the club brings to the Simon student experience. This webcast will be available on the Office of Student Engagement Blackboard organization. Find it under Orientation 2021 > MS: Webcasts & Recordings |
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Diversity and Educational Club ExpoLearn how to get involved at Simon! Listen to Diversity and Educational Club Leaders discuss their club’s mission, programming, and the value the club brings to the Simon student experience. This webcast will be available on the Office of Student Engagement Blackboard organization. Find it under Orientation 2021 > MS: Webcasts & Recordings |
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Social Club ExpoLearn how to get involved at Simon! Listen to Social Club Leaders discuss their club’s mission, programming, and the value the club brings to the Simon student experience. This webcast will be available on the Office of Student Engagement Blackboard organization. Find it under Orientation 2021 > MS: Webcasts & Recordings |
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UHS & Health Insurance WebinarUniversity Health Service (UHS) will cover health history forms and health insurance options in this informative workshop. There will time at the end for questions as well. This webinar recording will be available on the Office of Student Engagement Blackboard organization. Find it under Orientation 2021 > MS: Webcasts & Recordings |
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Return to Campus: COVID-19 Campus Safety Training
This module is designed to ensure that everyone understands the operational and procedural changes the University has made in response to COVID-19, as well as explains the personal precautions that University community members are expected to take in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including adhering to face covering and social distancing guidelines. |
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Wellness at SimonLed by Events Manager, Brittany Grage, this webcast will cover upcoming wellness programs as well as Simon and University resources for mental health. This webcast will be available on the Office of Student Engagement Blackboard organization. Find it under Orientation 2021 > MS: Webcasts & Recordings |
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Campus and Public SafetyThis webcast covers helpful safety information, including how to access emergency services, campus services to assist you in non-emergencies, and practices to protect your personal property. This training is mandatory for all students, unless you are attending virtually for the whole program. Note that this is part of the ISO Pre-Arrival Orientation for International Students. If you are an international student, please only complete this within the ISO Pre-Arrival Orientation on Blackboard—you are not required to watch this again via the OSE Blackboard org. This webcast will be available on the Office of Student Engagement Blackboard organization. Find it under Orientation 2021 > MS: Webcasts & Recordings |
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Title IX: BADASS Bystander
Led by the Title IX Office, this webcast will cover information about student’s rights, resources, and options for reporting sexual misconduct at the University. This webcast will be available on the Office of Student Engagement Blackboard organization. Find it under Orientation 2021 > MS: Webcasts & Recordings |
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Run, Hide, FightLed by Public Safety Captain of Training, Michael Brock, this webcast covers tactics you can use in cases of active violence on campus. This training is mandatory for all students, unless you are attending virtually for the whole program. This webcast will be available on the Office of Student Engagement Blackboard organization. Find it under Orientation 2021 > MS: Webcasts & Recordings |
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Wellness and Mental Health in the Virtual WorldLed by Simon Wellness Consultant Kwasi Boaitey LMSW, CASAC, this webcast features Simon students sharing their wellness plans and tools for mental health. (Note: This is a recording of the live program during May Starts Orientation.) This webcast will be available on the Office of Student Engagement Blackboard organization. Find it under Orientation 2021 > MS: Webcasts & Recordings |
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Housing ToursGet the inside scoop on what graduate and off-campus housing looks like. Current students and recent graduates have filmed tours of their apartments just for you. These webcasts will be available on the Office of Student Engagement Blackboard organization. Find them under Orientation 2021 > MS: Webcasts & Recordings |
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Welcome to RochesterNew to the city? This webcast will cover how to get around town, the best places to shop, and Simon favorites (restaurants, entertainment, and more). This webcast will be available on the Office of Student Engagement Blackboard organization. Find it under Orientation 2021 > MS: Webcasts & Recordings |
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