CareerFest! ISCP - Illinois Small College Placement Association
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CareerFest! ISCP - Illinois Small College Placement Association
___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Welcome to CareerFest! ISCPA is pleased to present CareerFest 2008 and to offer this program book as a guide to the 100+ organizations present here today. As one of over 1000 ISCPA students and alumni attending CareerFest this year, we encourage you to take full advantage of this excellent opportunity to interface with the quality recruiters present today. Don’t stand back and let another candidate secure the internship or full-time position you were meant to have. Here’s how to make the most of your day: • • • • • • Take time to read through this booklet and identify key employers. Introduce yourself to recruiters with confidence and enthusiasm. Be prepared to tell recruiters how you are able to fit their employment needs. Ask for business cards and take time to make notes about your interactions. Within 24 hours, send a “thank you” to the recruiters you met today. Visit the ISCPA Help Desk located in the student seating area if you have any questions. Please remember to complete a student evaluation form before you leave. Your feedback is key to the successful planning of future ISCPA events. On behalf of the ISCPA CareerFest Committee, we hope you have a productive day! Amy Croft Co-Chair, CareerFest Trinity International University Kirsten Allen Co-Chair, CareerFest Judson University ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ www.iscpa.org • Augustana • Aurora • Benedictine • Concordia • Dominican • Elmhurst • Eureka • • Illinois College • Illinois Wesleyan • Judson • Knox • Lake Forest • Lewis • Millikin • • Monmouth • North Central • North Park • Olivet Nazarene • Rockford • Saint Xavier • • Trinity Christian • Trinity International • University of St. Francis • Wheaton • 22nd Century Media LLC 11516 W. 183rd St. Orland Park, IL 60467 Industry: Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations Fax: 708-326-9179 Website: www.22ndcenturymedia.com Email: aklingman@klingmangroup.com Representative: Amanda Klingman 22nd Century Media is a new and rapidly growing company in the business of publishing hyper-local community news media. Currently, our team publishes five community newspapers, each with a weekly print edition delivered via U.S. Mail to every home and business within the community it serves. As well, each newspaper is also available via the internet, with our websites being updated daily and highly interactive in nature. In March 2008 we are launching into our sixth community! 22nd Century Media offers exciting opportunities to individuals seeking a fun, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment. Majors Recruited: Sales, Marketing/Advertising, Liberal Arts, Journalism/Writing, Graphic Design, Communications, Business (General), Broadcasting/Radio/TV Internship(s) Available: Editorial Intern, Sales Intern Position(s) Available: Sales Director (Advertising sales), Editorial Staff Page Designers for Newspaper Layout ABC Supply Company, Inc. 2997 Yarmouth Greenway Drive Midwest Region Fitchburg, WI 53711 Industry: Consumer Products, Business Fax: 866-219-7429 Website: www.abcsupply.com Email: carla.edgar@abcsupply.com Representatives: Carla Edgar, Derrick Carter, Matt Cooper ABC Supply Co., Inc. is the largest wholesale distributor of roofing and siding materials, tools, and supplies in the United States. Founded in 1982, ABC Supply currently has over 400 locations in 45 states. Specializing in select product lines, we offer the professional contractor (large or small) competitive pricing, superior pick-up and delivery service, and the highest quality building materials available. Our philosophy has been simple; we ARE YOU LOOKING FOR MORE THAN JUST A JOB, BUT A CAREER WITH THE LARGEST BUSINESS IN ITS INDUSTRY? If you are seeking a new and challenging career and are interested in joining an industry leader, we may have the opportunity for you! ABC Supply Company is the nation’s largest wholesale distributor of building supplies, including roofing, siding, insulation, windows, tools, and many other exterior products and services. This privately owned company, founded in 1982, currently has over 345 locations nationwide in 45 states. We are expanding our locations throughout the United States and with rapid growth come great employment opportunities. The Midwest Region is currently looking for management candidates to operate branches in the future. 2 Career Fest Program Book 2008 cater to our customers. We stock the brands and products customers want and need. Our stateof-the-art delivery system brings products to the customer’s job site. Our staff is committed to making it easy for our valued customers. Majors Recruited: Sales, Management Economics/Finance, Business (General), Accounting Position(s) Available: Accelerated Management Track Training Program, Outside Sales Representative ACE Hardware 2200 Kensington Court Oak Brook, IL 60523 Industry: Retail Website: www.acehardware.com Email: mdonat@acehardware.com Representative: Mary Donato Think of Ace as your neighborhood hardware store? That’s great - but there’s a lot more to us. We’ve been in business for nearly eight decades, have a legendary distribution network, a strong financial record and a proven history of success. Our corporate team is committed to helping our retailers be the most helpful hardware store on the planet - and you can help us achieve that goal. Put your experience to work with one of the strongest companies in the nation. For nearly eight decades, Ace has been a financially-sound leader in the home improvement industry. When you join the 1,000 members of Ace’s corporate team, based in Oak Brook, IL, you’ll enjoy a relaxed, flexible atmosphere that allows you to continue to hone your skills while contributing to the company’s future growth and development. Through our successful internal job posting program, you’ll have ample opportunity for career development in all areas of the corporation. Majors Recruited: Marketing/Advertising, Logistics & Transportation Management, Communications, Business (General) Internships Available: Finance Internship, Audit Internship, Advertising Internship, Inventory/ Supply Chain Internship, Human Resources Internship, Marketing Internship Position(s) Available: Inventory Analyst Aerotek 1790 Nations Drive, Suite 116 Gurnee, IL 60031 Industry: Employment, Consulting, Business Fax: 847-782-5460 Website: www.aerotekcareers.com Email: closche@aerotek.com Representatives: Carrie Losche, Mike Varon, Marty Schager, Andy Matheou Aerotek is a high performance organization providing contract services and business solutions to clients worldwide. We provide our clients with Career Fest Program Book 2008 3 highly skilled technical professionals, from highlevel consultants to supporting contract employees. Our field offices are located all across the United States, in Canada, and Europe. The world’s top Fortune 500 companies count on us to provide the people they need to continue their history of success. The internal employees we hire today will help us continue to set ourselves apart from the competition. At Aerotek, our employees shape who we are and help us achieve success year after year. Please stop by our booth to learn more about Aerotek and about how you can become a member of our team. Majors Recruited: Sales, Recreation, Psychology/ Sociology, Marketing/Advertising, Management, Logistics and Transportation Management, Liberal Arts, International Studies, Human Resources, History, Economics/Finance, Communications Internship(s) Available: Summer Recruiting Internship Position(s) Available: Full Time Recruiter/Sales Position Allstate Insurance Company 2775 Sanders Rd. Northbrook, IL 60107 Website: www.allstate.com Email: jtima@allstate.com Representatives: John Timm, Brian Vrba The Allstate Corporation is the nation’s largest publicly held personal lines insurer. With $156 billion in assets, Allstate sells 13 major lines of insurance, including auto, property, life and commercial. Allstate also offers retirement and investment products and banking services. Majors Recruited: Economics/Finance, Accounting Position(s) Available: Auditor - Internal Audit American Academy of Pediatrics 141 Northwest Point Blvd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Industry: Non-Profit, Healthcare Fax: 847-228-5099 Website: www.aap.org Email: kcrider@aap.org Representatives: Karyn Crider, Kathy Scherer The American Academy of Pediatrics, a national health care organization that is committed to the 4 well being of all infants, children and young adults. Majors Recruited: Travel/Hospitality, Psychology/Sociology, Non Profit/Social Services, Marketing/Advertising, Journalism/Writing, Health Care Internship(s) Available: Various Position(s) Available: Various Full-time American Chartered Bank 1199 E. Higgins Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60173 Industry: Banking Fax: 847-517-4340 Website: www.americanchartered.com Email: aesslinger@americanchartered.com Representatives: Amy Esslinger, Kimetha Firpo, Rose Lajka American Chartered Bank has been locally owned and operated since 1987. We are a full-service commercial and retail bank, serving privately owned small and medium-sized businesses and individual customers throughout the Chicago land area. American Chartered Bank is distinguished by its focus on business owners, providing innovative products and services with exceptional customer service. Our success is founded on principles of accessibility, flexibility and responsiveness at every level of the organization. Whether serving private businesses or individual customers, American Chartered Bank stands ready to address your banking needs in a fashion that is timely, cost-effective and adds value. Our standard of excellence is second to none. Majors Recruited: Economics/Finance Position(s) Available: Banking Associate American Girl 111 East Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 Industry: Tourism, Retail, Entertainment Fax: 312-640-1279 Website: www.americangirl.com Email: emily.derr@americangirl.com Representative: Emily Derr American Girl Place is the award-winning experiential retail and entertainment destination. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. with locations in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles. We sell dolls, books, and other Career Fest Program Book 2008 merchandise and provide a range of inspiring, fun experiences for girls ages 3 to 12, including a Café and Theater. Our company is deeply committed to our mission, “To Celebrate Girls.” Majors Recruited: Travel/Hospitality, Theater, Sales, Fashion Design/Merchandising, Communications, Business (General) Internship(s) Available: Summer Retail Internships, Marketing Internship, Visual Merchandising Internship Position(s) Available: Retail Department Manager, Retail Supervisors, Theater Associates, Retail Sales, Cafe Supervisors, Visual Merchandisers, Loss Prevention Associates American Marketing & Publishing, LLC 915 E. Lincoln Hwy. DeKalb, IL 60115 Industry: Consumer Products, Business, Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations Fax: 800-760-1722 Website: www.homepagesdirectories.com Representative: Jennifer Hooper American Marketing & Publishing is a unique company with high standards and a distinctive product, looking for self-disciplined, successoriented sales professionals to join our firm. Our thriving, high-energy publishing firm is currently searching for four additional independently driven, project oriented, sales closers for our outside sales team. American Marketing & Publishing LLC is the publisher of the HomePages® Directories, high-end, highly personalized, hometown telephone books serving over 335 close-knit communities in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio. The HomePages® Directories now include display ads from over 30,000 business customers. We publish the dominant telephone directory in each community that we serve. Majors Recruited: All Majors Position(s) Available: Sales Professionals Analytic Innovations 8770 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60631 Fax: 773-867-8022 Website: www.analyticinnovations.com Email: laurie@analyticinnovations.com Representatives: Laurie Peterson, John Haugen, Rachel Gottlieb Analytic Innovations is an advanced analytics firm providing data-driven marketing solutions and consulting services to companies with large customer portfolios and complex databases, including credit card issuers, banks, retailers, manufacturers, entertainment service companies, and others. Majors Recruited: MBA, Math/Actuarial, Marketing/Advertising, Management, Economics/ Finance, Computer Science, Business (General) Internship(s) Available: Database Marketing Consultant Internship Position(s) Available: Marketing Consultant, Programmer, Business Analyst Anderson Pest Control 219 W. Diversey Elmhurst, IL 60126 Industry: Business Fax: 630-834-9298 Website: www.andersonpestsolutions.com Email: twillis@anderpest.com Representative: Tawanda Willis TITLE: Commercial Sales Representatives To sustain our growth, we’re searching for talented, people oriented graduates for Chicago and suburban areas, as well as the Northwest Indiana, Rockford, and Southern Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Madison) markets. The successful applicant will develop new business from existing prospect lists, self-generate new leads, develop and deliver strong presentations, and have the ability to close in an outside sales environment. The candidate will have: * A college degree * Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills * Organizational skills and a strong work ethic * Dependable transportation with a clean driving record For immediate consideration, email or fax your resume and salary history to: Attn: Regional Sales Manager Email: saleshr@anderpest.com Fax: (630) 834-9298 EOE/Drug Free Career Fest Program Book 2008 5 We are Anderson Pest Solutions, a privately owned company with over 90 years of success. We are one of the largest business-to-business provider of pest management services in the Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin areas. Majors Recruited: Sales, PE/Exercise Science, Management, Government, Gerontology, Environmental Sciences/Studies, Economics/ Finance, Computer Science, Communications, Chemistry, Business (General), Biology, Athletic Training/Exercise Science, Art Related (fine and applied), Agriculture, Accounting Position(s) Available: Sales Representatives, Service Manager Trainees Anixter Center 6610 N. Clark Street Chicago, IL 60626 Industry: Social Service, Non-Profit, Education Fax: 773-973-5268 Website: www.anixter.org Email: specirno@anixter.org Representatives: Sandi Pecirno, Michelle Denley The mission of Anixter Center is to enhance the ability of individuals living with or at risk of disabilities to live, learn, work, and play in the community. Having merged with three nonprofits in the last ten years (CALOR, Chicago Hearing Society, and the National Lekotek Center), Anixter Center is now the 13th largest nonprofit in Chicago. Each year, at dozens of locations across greater Chicago, Anixter Center provides an array of innovative services to more than 5,000 children and adults. These services include education, employment, life skills, communication, recreation, health care, counseling, and support. Most of the people who receive services have a significant disability – physical, intellectual, developmental, sensory, psychiatric, or HIV/AIDS-related – and many have more than one disability. Most, about 90 percent, also have low incomes. In addition to providing services, Anixter Center advocates for the rights of people with disabilities to be full and equal members of the community. Majors Recruited: Psychology/Sociology, Non Profit/Social Services, Education-Special Position(s) Available: Advocate Mental Health Professional, Recreation Therapist, Sensory Development Specialist (American Sign Language Required) 6 Applied Systems, Inc. 200 Applied Parkway University Park, IL 60466 Industry: Information/Technology Fax: 708-534-8016 Website: www.appliedsystems.com Email: careers@appliedsystems.com Representative: Kate Wachter, Bob Tervin Join the company that powers the insurance industry! Applied Systems, Inc., is the worldwide leader in insurance technology. We develop, sell, and support the automation tools and processes that insurance agents and brokers use to run their businesses at maximum efficiency and profit. Founded in 1980, Applied Systems owns a legacy of success and stability embodied in quality products and services as well as industry leadership. Our technology is used worldwide by independent agents, brokers, and financial institutions that sell insurance. Our ongoing and vigorous growth of development, sales, and service functions reflects our dedication to stay ahead of agents’ needs in a dynamic and competitive marketplace. Majors Recruited: Sales, Marketing/Advertising, Management, Insurance/Risk Management, Graphic Design, Economics/Finance, Computer Science, Communications, Business (General), Accounting Internships: Full-time Applied Systems, Inc. ISCPA Technology Scholarship Position(s) Available: Associate Developer, Product Analyst, Testing Analyst, Data Analyst, Software Support Technician, Multimedia Content Developer, Sales Consultant AT&T 2000 W. SBC Center Drive #2D41C Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 Industry: Telecommunications Website: www.att.com Email: sv2968@att.com Representative: Sarah Vonhoff AT&T Inc. is one of the world’s largest telecommunications holding companies and is the largest in the United States. Operating globally under the AT&T brand, AT&T companies are recognized as the leading worldwide providers of IP-based communications services to business and as leading U.S. providers of high speed Career Fest Program Book 2008 DSL Internet, local and long distance voice, and directory publishing and advertising services. Majors Recruited: Computer Science Position(s) Available: Associate Analyst MATREX - Entry Level IT MATREX Athletes in Action 651 Taylor Drive Xenia, OH 45385 Industry: Religious, Non-Profit Website: www.aia.com Email: jimmy.webster@aia.com Representative: Scott Mottice Since 1966, Athletes in Action (AIA) has been a global pioneer, innovator, and servant leader in sport ministry. AIA seeks to help the world’s athletes, coaches, fans and all of those impacted by sport grow athletically, mentally and spiritually. AIA provides chaplains to some of the world’s most influential sports teams, as well as sends teams of athletes and coaches around the world to serve other athletes and communities. Majors Recruited: All Majors Internship(s) Available: Travel Assistant to the President College Campus Intern, Sports Teams Intern (baseball, basketball, track & field, or volleyball), Sports Complex/Conference Center Intern, Communications/Media Intern, IT Intern, Special Events Intern, Human Resources Intern Position(s) Available: College Campus Field Staff, Sports Team Staff (baseball, basketball, track & field, or volleyball), Sports Complex/Conference Center Coordinator, Communications/Media (Writer, Editor, Graphic Designer, Video Editor), IT (Network Administrator, Web Designer, Database Administrator), Special Events Coordinator, Human Resources Representative Auto-Owners Insurance Company PO Box 30660 Lansing, MI 48909 Industry: Insurance Fax: 517-886-1930 Website: www.Auto-Owners.com Email: personnel11@aoins.net Representative: Sherese Nubin Auto-Owners Insurance Group is recognized for exceptional financial strength and stability among the nation’s largest insurers and writes over $4.3 billion in property and casualty premium. AutoOwners also writes over $224 million in life insurance premium through its Life Insurance Company. Auto-Owners is a Fortune 500 company that was established in 1916 and operates in 25 states. Its corporate headquarters are in Lansing, Michigan. Auto-Owners provides a wide range of career opportunities and welcomes candidates from all majors. Auto-Owners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a friendly work environment and an excellent compensation/benefit package. To learn more about the career opportunities available, please stop by our booth, or visit our website. Majors Recruited: All Majors Internship(s) Available: Summer Intern Position(s) Available: Associate Underwriter, Associate Claim Representative, Associate Programmer, Associate Actuarial Technician BFC Forms Service, Inc. 1051 N. Kirk Rd. Batavia`, IL 60510 Industry: Information Technology, Business Fax: 630-879-9260 Website: www.bfcprint.com Email: Lpogwizd@bfcprint.com Representatives: Laura Pogwizd, Joe Novak BFC is a growing, family-owned company in its 32nd year of operation. While we are a commercial printer, our primary focus is to meet the print management needs of our customers. This includes: variable data printing, online order fulfillment, inventory management, and direct mail services. Majors Recruited: Sales, Marketing/Advertising, Management, Logistics and Transportation, Management, Graphic Design, Communications, Business (General) Position(s) Available: Management Trainee Bible League 3801 Eagle Nest Drive Crete, IL 60417 Fax: 708-367-8990 Website: www.BibleLeague.org Email: abrouwers@BibleLeague.org Representatives: Amy Brouwers, Leanne deKoning Bible League is one of the world’s largest evangelical, nondenominational scripture Career Fest Program Book 2008 7 placement agencies. It partners with local churches worldwide, training and equipping Christians to use the Bible to make disciples and establish new churches. Majors Recruited: Sales, Religion/Ministry, Marketing/Advertising, Management, Journalism/ Writing, Human Resources, Graphic Design, Foreign Languages, Economics/Finance, Computer Science, Communications, Business (General), Broadcasting/Radio/TV, Accounting Internship(s) Available: Various Position(s) Available: Marketing and Communication, Donor Development, USBased Ministry, Human Resources, Information Technology, Accounting Blain’s Farm and Fleet 3507 East Racine St., PO Box 391 Janesville, WI 53547 Industry: Retail Fax: 608-741-1455 Website: www.farmandfleet.com Email: adibble@blainsupply.com Representatives: Art Dibble, Jenna Hutchcroft We are a specialty discount retail store owned by Robt Blain and Jane Blain Gilbertson. We have 33 store is Wis, Ill, and Iowa. We were established in 1955. We pride ourselves on outstanding customer service. We are committed to our associates and their families and are closed on six major holidays so they can spend that time with their families. Our associates are expected to work every other weekend and value a safety conscious environment. All full time employees are eligible for full benefits on their 91st day of employment. We reward our associates with profit sharing contributions after 1 year of service that goes into their retirement accounts. Majors Recruited: All Majors Internship(s) Available: Retail Store Management Internships Position(s) Available: Retail Management Trainee Boys Hope Girls Hope 1100 N. Laramie Wilmette, IL 60091 Industry: Non-Profit Fax: 847-512-0984 Website: www.chicagobhgh.org 8 Email: TBatti@bhgh.org Representative: Tanya Batti Boys Hope Girls Hope helps academically capable and motivated children-in-need to meet their full potential and become men and women for others by providing value-centered, family-like homes, opportunities and education through college. Majors Recruited: Psychology/Sociology, Non Profit/Social Services, Education-Secondary Position(s) Available: Residential Counselor C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. 14701 Charlson Road, Suite 500 Eden Prairie, MN 55347 Industry: Transportation Fax: 800-927-8225 Website: www.chrobinson.com/careers Email: leah.thomas@chrobinson.com Representative: Leah Thomas At C. H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. we have roots that run deep and far. CHRW got its start in 1905 as a small produce broker. Today we are a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Minneapolis, MN with 7000 employees in over 200 branches worldwide. CHRW is North America’s largest third party logistics (3PL) company, as well as the world’s largest marketer of fresh fruits and vegetables, with operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, South America, Europe, and Asia. C.H. Robinson’s unique corporate culture continues to lead and define the logistics industry. With gross revenues over $5.7 billion and an annual growth rate exceeding 15% per year, we recognize that success is based on innovation. Over our 100-year history, we’ve developed strong relationships with customers and carriers across the globe. Majors Recruited: Sales, Marketing/Advertising, Management, Logistics and Transportation Management, Liberal Arts, Economics/Finance, Communications, Business (General) Internship(s) Available: Transportation Logistics Internship Position(s) Available: Transportation Sales Representatives Career Fest Program Book 2008 Calamos Investments 2020 Calamos Court Naperville, IL 60563 Industry: Financial Services Website: www.calamos.com Email: mmeenaghan@calamos.com Representatives: Marty Meenaghan, Laura Mazman Calamos Investments is a trusted global investment firm with an unwavering commitment to valueadded performance and exceptional client service. A leading institutional money manager, the firm has specialized in security research and money management since 1977. The firm manages more than $48 billion for institutions, pension funds, endowments, foundations and individuals through separately managed portfolios and a family of mutual funds. Majors Recruited: Sales, Economics/Finance, Computer Science, Communications, Business (General), Accounting Internship(s) Available: Real Estate Intern, Tax Intern, Private Client Group Intern, Network Services Intern, Application Development Intern, Marketing Intern, Operations Intern, Accounting Intern, Human Resources Intern, Client Services/ Training Intern, Compliance Intern Position(s) Available: Portfolio Administrator/Jr. Analyst, Mutual Fund Accountant, Client Services Representative, Operations Specialist, Staff Accountant, Information Systems Specialist/Jr. Developer, Investment Tax Accountant California Board of Equalization 120 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60602-2412 Industry: Government Fax: 312-782-7280 Website: www.boe.ca.gov Email: thomas.glab@boe.ca.gov Representative: Thomas Glab The Board of Equalization (BOE) is the state’s principal revenue agency which collects about one half of California’s taxes and is responsible for administration of several tax programs including the sales and use tax. We maintain nearly 1 million registered accounts throughout California and the entire U.S. We are recruiting for tax auditors for our Chicago office which audits companies in a 20 state region from the Dakotas to Florida. Travel approximates 40% but does not include any weekend travel. Majors Recruited: Accounting Position(s) Available: Tax Auditor Cambridge Educational Services 2720 South River Road, Suite 36 Des Plaines, IL 60018 Industry: Educational Services Fax: 847-299-2933 Website: www.cambridgeed.com Email: korer@cambridgeed.com Representatives: Kathy Waldherr, Jonathan Trachtenberg Cambridge Educational Services is a financially secure, small to medium-sized publishing firm. Several years of steady growth, increasing product demand, and reinvestment have positioned the firm for major expansion. We have a target-rich sales environment for customer-approved product lines including customized instruction, professional development, educational materials, and test preparation. Interested applicants are cordially invited to stop by our booth for more information. Majors Recruited: Sales, Marketing/Advertising, Journalism/Writing, Education-Administration, Economics/Finance, Communications, Business (General), Accounting Internship(s) Available: Accounting, Assistant Administrative, Assistant Copywriter/Copyeditor, Graphic Designer, IT/Tech Assistant, Marketing Assistant Position(s) Available: Account Representatives, Accounting Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Copywriter/Copyeditor, External Partnerships Coordinator Canon Business Solutions 425 N. Martingale Rd., Suite #100 Schaumburg, IL 60173 Fax: 847-706-3419 Website: www.solutions.canon.com Email: emchugh@solutions.canon.com Representative: Erin McHugh Canon Business Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon USA, is part of a strong nationwide network of document imaging experts and an industry leader for office technology. With Career Fest Program Book 2008 9 a record year in sales, we continue to grow and add new positions. Majors Recruited: Sales, Marketing/Advertising, Management, Communications, Business (General) Position(s) Available: Account Representative CareerBuilder.com 8420 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 1000 Chicago, IL 60631 Website: www.careerbuilder.com Email: abby.steinman@careerbuilder.com Representatives: Abby Steinman, Mallory Sokolnik As an Entry Level Sales Consultant, you will consult small businesses in a defined territory by identifying their specific recruiting and staffing needs and fulfilling these needs by providing CareerBuilder products. Majors Recruited: Sales, Marketing/Advertising, Management, Liberal Arts, Communications, Business (General) Internship(s) Available: Sales Internships Position(s) Available: Entry Level Sales Representatives Castle Metals 3400 N. Wolf Road Franklin Park, IL 60131 Industry: Metals & Minerals Fax: 847-455-9320 Email: ckidder@amcastle.com Representatives: Megan Smalley, Ginny Baker, Christine Kidder Listed in 2007 as one of the ‘100 Hottest Small Companies to Watch’ by Business Week magazine, A.M. Castle & Co. passed $1 billion in sales, completed its largest acquisition and started on a new path into higher-end specialty products. Founded in 1890, our company is rich in history, accomplishments and success. Castle Metals is recognized as one of North America’s largest distributors of carbon, alloy and stainless steels; nickel alloys; aluminum; titanium; brass and copper. Our company focuses on highly engineered products, as well as specialized processing services geared to meet tight specifications. Our customer base includes numerous Fortune 500 companies as well as thousands of medium and smaller-sized firms spread across a wide spectrum of industries. Castle Metals and its affiliated companies operate over 60 locations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CAS. Majors Recruited: Sales, Psychology/Sociology, Political Science/Law, Marketing/Advertising, Management, Liberal Arts, International Studies, Human Resources, History, Foreign Languages, Engineering, Education-Administration, Economics/Finance, Computer Science, Communications, Business (General), Accounting Position(s) Available: Inside Sales Representative, CAD Programmer, HR Assistant, Legal Secretary, Accountant, Accounts Payable Supervisor, Senior Accountant, Operations Manager, Corporate Employee Health and Safety Sr. Manager Caterpillar, Inc. 2000 E. Washington St. East Peoria, IL 61630 Website: www.JoinTeamCaterpillar.com Email: washburn_kimberly_a@cat.com Representative: Kimberly Washburn 10 Career Fest Program Book 2008 Since its inception 80 years ago, Caterpillar has grown to be the largest maker of construction and mining equipment. Majors Recruited: Economics/Finance Accounting Internship(s) Available: Accounting, Finance Position(s) Available: Accounting, Finance CBS WBBM TV 630 N. McClurg Ct. Chicago, IL 60611 Industry: Information Technology, Entertainment, Computers, Business, Architecture/Engineering, Advertising / Marketing / Public Relations Fax: 312-202-2563 Website: www.cbs2chicago.com Email: tmgolcher@cbs.com Representative: Tess Golcher TV Broadcasting Majors Recruited: Sales, Music, MBA, Math/ Actuarial, Marketing/Advertising, Management, Journalism/Writing, International Studies, Human Resources, Graphic Design, Economics/Finance, Computer Science, Communications, Business (General), Broadcasting/Radio/TV, Art Related (fine and applied), Accounting Internship(s) Available: Various Position(s) Available: Various Full-time Central States Funds 9377 W. Higgins Road Rosemont, IL 60018 Fax: 847-518-9770 Website: www.centralstatesfunds.org Email: mkester@centralstatesfunds.org Representatives: Megan Kester, Jeff Moser, Vannessa Moreno At Central States Funds, we manage the pension and health and welfare benefits for Teamsters and their families who participate as part of their collectively bargained benefits. Majors Recruited: Economics/Finance, Accounting Position(s) Available: Employer Auditor Chase 131 S. Dearborn 4th Floor Chicago, IL 60603 Industry: Financial Services, Banking Fax: 312-325-5262 Website: www.jpmorganchase.com/careers Email: carolyn.nicole.garner@chase.com Representative: Carolyn Garner The new J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) was created on July 1, 2004, upon completion of the holding company merger between J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and Bank One Corporation. We are a leading global financial services firm with assets of $1.1 trillion and operations in more than 50 countries. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and businesses, financial transaction processing, asset and wealth management, and private equity. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. has its corporate headquarters in New York and its U.S. retail financial services and commercial banking headquarters in Chicago. Under the JPMorgan, Chase and Bank One brands, the firm serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients. Majors Recruited: All Majors Position(s) Available: In-Store Management Development Program Career Fest Program Book 2008 11 Chicago North Financial Group - an office of Metlife 500 Park Blvd., Suite 400 Itasca, IL 60143 Industry: Insurance, Financial Services, Consulting, Business, Banking Fax: 630-285-2603 Website: www.cnfg.metlife.com Email: kconley1@metlife.com Representatives: Domenic Battistella, Kristen Conley, Michael Thomas MetLife Financial Services is more than an insurance company. MetLife’s corporate vision – to build financial freedom for everyone – guides the company’s response to people’s growing need for first-rate financial products and services through various life stages and economic cycles. MetLife’s trusted brand, capital strength, and existing relationships with millions of individual and institutional customers around the globe uniquely position MetLife among its competitors. Today, a time when consumers are feeling a greater financial burden than ever before, MetLife is helping millions of customers create their own personal safety net. At no time in the company’s history has 12 MetLife been as well positioned to capitalize on its history, its reputation for security and stability, and its innovative products and services as it is today. In the future, MetLife will continue to grow its business with focus, innovation and profitability. This will be accomplished by drawing on the reservoir of history that has produced an enduring set of corporate values based on more than 138 years of integrity, social responsibility, strong leadership and financial strength. Majors Recruited: Sales, MBA, Marketing/ Advertising, Management, Insurance/ Risk Management, Economics/Finance, Communications, Business (General) Internship(s) Available: Financial Fellowship Program Position(s) Available: Financial Services Representative Career Fest Program Book 2008 Chicago Office Technology Group 4 Territorial Court Suite S Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Industry: Business Fax: 630-771-2644 Website: www.cotg.com Email: lstudwell@cotg.com Representatives: Laura Studwell, Stephanie Gilbert Build your career with a company that will be there tomorrow and for years to come. Working in a high-tech industry places you on the cutting edge with a career that has unlimited growth potential. We understand the importance of maintaining strong alliances with leaders on the forefront of emerging technologies. Our sales continue to grow 20 percent per year - a rate that exceeds the industry. We are the number one division of Global Imaging and are on pace achieve and exceed our goals once again this year. If you have an interest in starting your career in B2B outside sales, we would like to hear from you. We offer all of our entry level sales representatives competitive base salary plus commission, full benefits, a great training program, car allowance, and several recognition awards and trips! Our average reps make in their first year between 45-55K and our top reps make above 70K in the first year. We have offices in the Loop, Itasca, Tinley Park, and our HQ is in Bolingbrook. Majors Recruited: Sales, Psychology/ Sociology, Marketing/Advertising, Management, Communications, Business (General) Internship(s) Available: Chicago Office Technology Group Intern, Full-time Intern (Outside business-to- business sales) Position(s) Available: Account Executive offer a broad range of innovative services that fall into three general categories: Residential care and treatment which includes residential units, group homes, independent living, and foster care; Special Education, a day-treatment program which serves learning and behavior disorder students from preschool through high school; Community-based programs which include in-home counseling, mental health services, crisis intervention, prevention programs, and family support services. Majors Recruited: Psychology/Sociology, Non Profit/Social Services, Education-Special Internship(s) Available: Internships in all Programs Position(s) Available: Residential Counselor Christian Art Gifts, Inc. 1025 N. Lombard Rd. Lombard, IL 60154 Industry: Religious, Business Fax: 630-599-0245 Website: www.christiangifts.com Email: hslinkman@christianartgifts.com Representative: Harma Slinkman Christian Art Gifts is a Christian Gift distributor that is committed to the call of reaching the world through wonderfully designed gift products that bring honor and glory to Jesus Christ. It is our desire to meet needs by encouraging and enriching individuals lives through our unique range of inspirational and gift products. We are an energetic and creative group, dedicated to high standards of excellence and quality. Majors Recruited: Graphic Design, Business (General) Position(s) Available: Graphic Design Children’s Home 2130 N. Knoxville Peoria, IL 61603 Industry: Non-Profit Fax: 309-687-7299 Website: www.chail.org Email: scannon@chail.org Representative: Summer Cannon Children’s Home is a private, not-for-profit social service organization located in Peoria, IL that serves nearly 900 children and families each month and employs over 400 full and part-time staff. We Career Fest Program Book 2008 13 Cintas Corporation 5100 26th Avenue Rockford, IL 61109 Website: www.cintas.com/careers Email: borowitzs@cintas.com Representatives: Sue Borowitz, Maggie Regan Why Cintas? In just 17 short years, we expanded from less than 1,000 associates to more than 30,000 and we’ve grown from 19 locations to more than 380. Everyday, over five million people go to work in a Cintas uniform, and every week, we service more than 700,000 business customers. Majors Recruited: Sales, Marketing/Advertising, Management, Logistics and Transportation Management, Human Resources, Business (General), Accounting Internship(s) Available: Scholar Position(s) Available: Sales Associate, Management Trainee Cole-Parmer 625 E. Bunker Court Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Industry: Pharmaceuticals/Biotechnology Website: www.coleparmer.com Email: lbeehn@coleparmer.com 14 Representative: Lesley Beehn Founded in 1955 and now a part of the Customer Channels Group of Thermo Fisher Scientific, Cole-Parmer is a leading business-to-business, direct response, global supplier of laboratory and industrial fluid-handling products, instrumentatioin, equipment and supplies. Our products are sold throughout the world through company-owned customer channel outlets and a strong network of international dealers. Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science. With annual sales of more than $9 Billion, we employ 30,000 people in 150 countries worldwide, and serve over 350,000. All of our employees share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement. Our ability to grow year after year is driven by our ability to attract, develop and retain world-class people who will thrive in our environment and share in our desire to improve mankind by enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Majors Recruited: Physics, Environmental Sciences/Studies, Chemistry, Biology Position(s) Available: Scientific Product Specialist, Quality Support Specialist Career Fest Program Book 2008 Coleman, Epstein, Berlin & Co. LLP 515 N. State St., Suite 2300 Chicago, IL 60610 Industry: Financial Services, Consulting, Business Fax: 312-245-0184 Website: www.cebcpa.com Email: jpk@cebcpa.com Representatives: Jaime Kicklighter, Michelle Brandon, Bryce Denton Coleman, Epstein, Berlin & Co. is a local accounting firm in downtown Chicago. Our accounting practice brings expert capabilities to both individuals and businesses. Services are thoughtfully organized and delivered, based on a professional understanding of client requirements. Services include Accounting and Auditing, Tax Planning and Compliance, Business Advisory, and Litigation Support. Our employees experience a great deal of responsibility and client interaction. Career growth is encouraged and a variety of engagements offers exposure to many learning opportunities. Majors Recruited: Accounting Internships Available: Tax Preparer Internship, Audit Internship Position(s) Available: Staff Accountant COUNTRY Insurance & Financial Services 1701 N. Towanda Avenue Bloomington, IL 61701 Industry: Insurance, Financial Services Fax: 309-820-4074 Website: www.countryfinancial.com Email: renee.klaus@countryfinancial.com Representative: Renee Klaus COUNTRY Insurance & Financial Services, in partnership with its agents, helps families, individuals and businesses protect their possessions and achieve financial security. We offer a full range of insurance and financial products and services from auto, home and life insurance to estate planning services, investment management and annuities. Our exclusive agents serve customers in 14 states. Through our alliance partners, affiliations and relationships with independent agents, our geographic reach includes 40 states from coast to coast. Our Home Offices are located in Bloomington, Ill. COUNTRY consistently receives high ratings for financial strength from various independent rating agencies. The insurance companies of COUNTRY have been included in A.M. Best’s highest rating category (Superior) for more than 65 years. Majors Recruited: MBA, Math/Actuarial, Insurance/Risk Management, Economics/Finance, Accounting Internship(s) Available: Various Position(s) Available: Various Full-time Crown Lift Trucks 4100 Olympic Blvd. Attn: Fred Morrone Joliet, IL 60431 Industry: Business Fax: 847-397-1918 Website: www.crown.com Email: barry.dempsey@crown.com Representatives: Terry Svoboda, Brian Vendl, Gary Intres, Pat Casey, Mike Moran, John Jones Privately owned Crown Equipment Corporation designs, manufactures, distributes and supports material handling products that provide customers with superior value. Crown has a network of factory direct sales and service dealers (referred to as branches) doing business as Crown Lift Trucks. The number one brand of electric lift trucks in North America and the sixth largest material handling organization in the world, Crown is focused on providing solutions that mean improved performance for our customers. Majors Recruited: Sales, Psychology/Sociology, Marketing/Advertising, Liberal Arts, Journalism/ Writing, Economics/Finance, Business (General) Position(s) Available: Customer Service Representative, Sales Representative CSC Consulting Group 2021 Spring Road, Suite 200 Oak Brook, IL 60523 Industry: Information Technology, Consulting, Computers Website: www.csc.com Email: ncound@csc.com Representatives: Nadine Cound, Jim Petrassi As a division of Computer Sciences Corporation, we provide e-business solutions, management consulting and systems integration to commercial clients throughout the United States. Computer Career Fest Program Book 2008 15 Sciences Corporation is one of the world’s leading information technology services providers, helping organizations achieve business results through the effective use of technology. CSC has earned a customer-centric reputation for developing and managing solutions specifically tailored to each client’s needs. No other company offers the same range of professional services and global reach as CSC does in areas such as e-business strategies and technologies, management consulting, information systems consulting and integration, application software, and IT and business process outsourcing. Please visit our website to learn more about our global organization. Majors Recruited: Management, Engineering, Economics/Finance, Computer Science, Business (General) Position(s) Available: Associate Consultant Cygan Hayes, Ltd. 10751 W. 165th St., Suite 100 Orland Park, IL 60467 Industry: Business Fax: 708-645-1648 Website: www.cyganhayes.com Email: gcygan@cyganhayes.com Representatives: Glenn Cygan, Dawn Klos Cygan Hayes, Ltd. is continuing the traditions of Blanchfield, Doherty, Peterson, Ltd. We are a full service growing public accounting firm serving businesses for over 50 years. Our diverse client base can offer you the opportunity for exposure to many different interesting and challenging situations while working in a close family atmosphere. Services we perform include audits, reviews, compilations, income tax preparation, and tax planning. Our clients are located close to our office so no overnight travel is required. We are currently looking to hire staff accountants who are recent grads. Majors Recruited: Accounting Position(s) Available: Staff Accountants 16 Danka Office Imaging 330 East 22nd Street Lombard, IL 60148 Industry: Consulting, Business, Advertising/ Marketing/Public Relations Website: www.danka.com Email: Kellen_Bollettino@danka.com Representatives: Kellen A.Bollettino, Bill Filopoulos Danka delivers value to customers worldwide by using out expert technical and professional services to implement effective document information solutions. As one of the largest independent providers of enterprise imaging systems and services; Danka enables choice, convenience and continuity. Our vision is to empower customers to benefit fully from convergence of image and document technologies in a connected environment. This approach strengthens the company’s customer relationships and expands its strategic value. Majors Recruited: Sales, MBA, Marketing/ Advertising, Management, Liberal Arts, Graphic Design, Communications, Business (General), Broadcasting/Radio/TV Position(s) Available: Various Full-time Douglas Shaw & Associates 490 E. Roosevelt Road, Suite 101 West Chicago, IL 60185 Industry: Social Service, Non-Profit, Information Technology, Computers, Business, Advertising / Marketing / Public Relations Fax: 630-876-7876 Website: www.douglasshaw.com Email: pgraffy@douglasshaw.com Representatives: Paula Graffy, Stephanie Wheatley DSA is a top-ranked, multi-channeled, direct response fundraising consulting agency located in West Chicago, Illinois. Majors Recruited: Non Profit/Social Services, Marketing/Advertising, Journalism/Writing, Economics/Finance, Computer Science, Business (General) Internship(s) Available: Special Project Data Analyst - Information Services and Support Department Position(s) Available: Account Coordinator Client Services Department Career Fest Program Book 2008 Career Fest Program Book 2008 17 DuPage Credit Union 1515 Bond Street Naperville, IL 60563 Industry: Retail, Financial Services, Banking Fax: 630-305-6145 Website: www.dupagecu.com Email: recruiting@dupagecu.com Representative: Lori McGrath In spite of the Credit Union’s modest beginnings in 1956, DuPage Credit Union has grown tremendously over the years. The Credit Union’s original charter was to serve teachers in the western sector of DuPage County. Today, we proudly serve all who live or work in DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will Counties, Illinois. More than just a bank, it is where you belong! DuPage Credit Union exists for one reason and one reason only — to serve our members’ financial interests. The Credit Union is a fullservice financial institution offering a wide variety of products and services. Majors Recruited: Sales, Psychology/Sociology, Economics/Finance, Business (General), Banking, Accounting Position(s) Available: Front-Line Representatives, Personal Bankers, Support Clerical Associate, Mortgage Processor 18 Edward Jones 110 E. Wesley Street Wheaton, IL 60302 Industry: Financial Services Fax: 888-259-2902 Website: www.edwardjonesopportunity.com Email: khaled.taha@edwardjones.com Representatives: Khaled A. Taha, Ken Muenz Financial Services Majors Recruited: Sales, MBA, Marketing/ Advertising, Management, Liberal Arts, International Studies, Insurance/Risk Management, Foreign Languages, Economics/Finance, Communications, Business (General), Banking, Accounting Position(s) Available: Financial Advisor Enterprise Rent-A-Car 1050 N. Lombard Road Lombard, IL 60148 Industry: Transportation, Tourism, Retail, Business, Advertising / Marketing / Public Relations Fax: 630-705-1452 Website: www.enterprise.com/careers Email: drew.butts@erac.com Career Fest Program Book 2008 THERE ARE ONLY A FEW THINGS YOU CAN DO TO TRULY HELP YOUR CAREER. JOINING ENTERPRISE IS ONE OF THEM. Few companies out there are as driven as Enterprise to be the best. We turned this drive into $9.5 billion in revenues, solid market leadership and a Management Training Program that’s earning high praise. In fact, BusinessWeek Magazine recently ranked Enterprise as one of the Best Places to Launch a Career. In this program, you’ll work hard, learn every day and see first-hand that we’re going places. Fast. Are you? To learn more about launching a career at Enterprise, go to: enterprise.com/careers. Or call: (888) 999-ERAC. EOE/MFDV Contact the local recruiter: Drew Butts, Group HR Manager phone: (630) 693-2911 e-mail: drew.butts@erac.com ©2007 Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company. Career Fest Program Book 2008 806201.12/07 19 Enterprise Rent-a-Car (Continued) Representatives: Julie Booras, Bob Berdelle, Amy Maxwell, Felicia McKinney, Nicole Conway Enterprise Rent-A-Car, an $11 billion international leader, is the largest rental car company in the U.S. in fleet size and locations, with more than 6,400 offices in the United States, Canada, The United Kingdom, Ireland, and Germany. Majors Recruited: Travel/Hospitality, Sales, Marketing/Advertising, Management, Logistics and Transportation Management, Liberal Arts, History, Foreign Languages, Fashion Design/ Merchandising, Economics/Finance, Communications, Business (General), Accounting Internship(s) Available: Management Trainee Position(s) Available: Entry-Level Management Trainee Epic Systems Corporation 1979 Milky Way Verona, WI 53593 Industry: Information Technology, Consulting, Computers Fax: 608-410-5912 Website: www.epicsystems.com Email: mkipp@epicsystems.com Do something Epic. You can create big change. Improving healthcare is the biggest challenge of our time and we create award-winning software that helps healthcare organizations provide better care, reduce costs, and save lives. Our software supports all the functions that orbit around the patient and Epic has established itself as the vendor of choice for large and complex healthcare organizations. We have set records for size, scope and amount of data integration per organization. We are at the forefront of real-time, patient record interoperability and are leading the revolution in giving patients access to their own electronic medical record. We’re searching for smart, passionate people who want to achieve great things. You will work hard, collaborate with the brightest minds, and do things that make a difference. Located in Madison, WI, Epic is proud to be a privately-held software company with over 25 years of success. Majors Recruited: All Majors Position(s) Available: Implementation Consultant, Project Manager, Problem Solver, Software Developer 20 Fastenal Company 5851 Guion Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46254 Industry: Consulting, Business, Advertising / Marketing / Public Relations Fax: 507-494-7737 Website: www.fastenal.com Email: dhuff@fastenal.com Representatives: Daniel Huff, Kirk Talmontas, Ralph Valenti Fastenal Company is the nations leading industrial and construction supply distributor and is seeking qualified candidates who possess entrepreneur characteristics that can be developed into one who successfully runs one of our 2100 sales branches through impacting top line sales (account management) combined with managing the branch’s assets and developing personnel. You will have the opportunity to run a complete business unit and experience financial growth throughout your career with Fastenal. Interested candidates should send a resume to the contact below. EOE. Majors Recruited: Sales, Marketing/Advertising, Management, Logistics and Transportation, Management, Liberal Arts, Insurance/Risk Management, Communications, Business (General) Internship(s) Available: Sales Support Internship Position(s) Available: Outside Sales, Sales Management, Management Trainee Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago 230 S. LaSalle Chicago, IL 60604 Industry: Business, Banking Fax: 312-322-8306 Website: www.chicagofed.org Email: maria.hancock@chi.frb.org Representatives: Maria Hancock, Michelle Crossley The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is one of 12 regional reserve banks that, along with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the nation’s central bank. We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to furthering the public interest by fostering a sound economy and a stable financial system. If you are looking for a challenging and interesting career with a solid foundation in the financial services industry, in the heart of Chicago’s financial district, the Federal Career Fest Program Book 2008 Reserve Bank of Chicago is the place for you. Majors Recruited: Economics/Finance, Business (General), Banking, Accounting Internship(s) Available: Various Position(s) Available: Associate Examiner, Associate Economist, Financial Analyst First American Bank 80 Stratford Drive Bloomingdale, IL 60108 Industry: Banking Fax: 630-547-8941 Website: www.firstambank.com Email: jmercer@firstambank.com Representatives: Anna Mistarz, Liz Burce First American is an Illinois-chartered, full-service bank with over 40 Chicago area locations and more than 2 billion in assets. We are also privately held and 80% owned by officers, directors and family members. We have the strength and stability that come from a consistent, diversified earnings stream, strong internal equity generation, sound asset quality, and a liquid and conservative balance sheet. Majors Recruited: Management, Economics/ Finance, Business (General), Banking, Accounting Position(s) Available: Boot Camp Training Program/Management Trainee First Investors Corporation 1 East 22nd Street, Suite 710 Lombard, IL 60148 Industry: Financial Services Fax: 630-705-9150 Website: www.firstinvestors.com Email: jim.morton@firstinvestors.com Representatives: Josh Patterson, Meghan Harl Established in 1930, First Investors Corporation is a Wall Street based financial services firm with regional offices located nationwide. We currently manage over $7 billion in assets and serve over 400,000 institutional / individual investor accounts. First Investors Corporation is one of the nation’s leading mutual fund underwriters and distributors, serving a growing base of clients, and operating a network of offices nationwide. Our commitment to serving the needs of individual investors remains as strong as ever. We take great pride in the fact that we have helped several generations of Americans reach their financial goals – and that tradition continues as we face the challenges of the 21st century. Majors Recruited: Sales, Marketing/Advertising, Management, Human Resources, Business (General) Internship(s) Available: Financial Services Intern, Management Intern, Recruiting Intern Follett Higher Education Group 1818 Swift Drive Oak Brook, IL 60523 Industry: Retail Fax: 630-371-9080 Website: www.fheg.follett.com Email: fdent@fheg.follett.com Representative: Felicia Dent Follett Higher Education Group is a family-owned bookstore provider that has operated with integrity and respect for over 130 years. We manage more than 760 campus bookstores in the United States and Canada. The Follett Higher Education Group is committed to its values - value for our customers and our associates. Follett provides many career opportunities throughout the United States and Canada, all with industry-leading compensation, excellent benefits, extensive training and careerenhancing packages. We are dedicated to promoting from within, which means tremendous career opportunities and advancement. The reason Follett is a great place to work is as diverse as the people who work here. No matter what you are looking for in a career, you will find it at Follett. We offer the strength and stability of an industry leader along with a distinguished history of retail bookstore management services to the educational community. We haven’t, however, lost the intimacy of a small family-owned company. Majors Recruited: MBA, Management, Human Resources, Fashion Design/Merchandising, Economics/Finance, Computer Science, Business (General), Accounting Internship(s) Available: Various Position(s) Available: Various Full-time Career Fest Program Book 2008 21 Grand Prairie Services Behaviorial Health Care 17746 S. Oak Park Avenue Tinley Park, IL 60477 Industry: Social Service Fax: 708-614-9449 Website: www.gpsbh.org Email: cwhitney@gpsbh.org Representatives: Christine Whitney, Corey Jensen, Joe Rinke Grand Prairie Services is a not for profit community based healthcare corporation offering a comprehensive array of behavioral healthcare services to individuals, families and communities in the Grand Prairie Services area of Illinois. Recognized for its focus on professional excellence, Grand Prairie Services has, for over fifty years, provided critical and vitally needed behavioral healthcare service to the citizens of our communities. The mission of Grand Prairie Services is the development of the emotional and behavioral health of individuals, families and communities in Southern Cook, Will, Grundy, Kankakee and Livingston Counties through a broad array of innovative emotional, behavioral, educational, community support and spiritual services. Majors Recruited: Psychology/Sociology Internship(s) Available: Human Resources Intern Position(s) Available: Recovery Support Specialist, Respite Worker, Counselor, Therapist 22 Hertz Local Edition 2170 S. Mannheim Rd. DesPlaines, IL 60018 Industry: Tourism, Business Fax: 866-777-0154 Website: www.hertz.jobs Email: tclapp@hertz.com Representatives: Tyler Clapp, Ashley Everson Hertz Local Edition brings the same great service customers are familiar with from the airport to the cities and neighborhoods where people live and work where we specialize in providing vehicles for insurance replacement customers. We are looking for motivated, outgoing, goaloriented individuals to join our management training program to become a Location Manager with Hertz. In completing our training program, individuals will learn the basics of running their own business: Customer Service, Sales, Financial Analysis, Training and Motivating Employees, and Operations Management. At Hertz, we welcome talented and competitive people and reward them with outstanding career development, personal growth and leadership opportunities. Most of our Senior Management Team started their career at Hertz in entry level positions with the company. Become part of the company who is the #1 recognized travel brand in the world by starting your career at Hertz Local Edition today! Majors Recruited: Travel/Hospitality, Sales, Marketing/Advertising, Management, Liberal Arts, Communications, Business (General) Internship(s) Available: Management Intern Position(s) Available: Management Trainee Career Fest Program Book 2008 Hub Group 3050 Highland Parkway, Suite 100 Downers Grove, IL 60515 Industry: Utilities Fax: 630-271-3646 Website: www.hubgroup.com Email: purban@hubgroup.com Representative: Patty Urban Hub Group, Inc. is a $1.6 billion publicly held company with headquarters in Downers Grove, IL. We are one of North America’s leading asset-light freight transportation management companies. We offer comprehensive intermodal, truck brokerage and logistics services. Since our founding in 1971, we have grown to become the largest intermodal marketing company in the United States and one of the largest truck brokers. Majors Recruited: Management, Logistics and Transportation Management, Communications, Business (General) Position(s) Available: Customer Coordinator, Intermodal Coordinator, Pricing Analyst, Highway Customer Service Dispatch Illinois Business Systems 2808 Centre Circle Downers Grove, IL 60515 Industry: Retail Fax: 630-620-5191 Website: www.ilbusinesssystems.com Email: rmmytnik@ilbusinesssystems.com Representatives: Richard Mytnik, Gloria Gahagan IBS is a 30+ year old office equipment company with a customer satisfaction rating of 9+ on a scale of 10. We are seeking entry level sales representatives for our training and mentoring program. Majors Recruited: Sales Position(s) Available: Various Full-time Illinois Department of Children and Family Services 406 E. Monroe Station 373 Springfield, IL 62701 Industry: Social Service Fax: 217-557-1754 Website: www.state.il.us/dcfs/ Email: Randy.Gibson@illinois.gov Representative: Randy Gibson The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is the state agency charged with safeguarding the welfare of Illinois children. Majors Recruited: Psychology/Sociology, Non Profit/Social Services, Education-Early Childhood Position(s) Available: Child Welfare Specialist, Child Protection Specialist, Day Care Licensing Representative Illinois Department of Human Services 401 S. Clinton Street, 2nd Floor Chicago, IL 60607 Industry: Consulting, Computers Fax: 312-793-7852 Email: lurdes.aceves@illinois.gov Representative: Jose Salgado State Government Social Service Agency Majors Recruited: Government Internship(s) Available: Summer Intern Position(s) Available: Accountant, Activity Therapist, Administrative Assistant I, Behavioral Analyst Associate, Business Manager, Clinical Pharmacist, Dietary Manager, Disability Claims Adjustor Trainee, Educator, Executive I, Executive II Habilitation Program Coordinator, Health Information Administrator, Information Services Specialist I, Information System Analyst I, Internal Auditor Trainee, Internal Security Investigator I/II, Internal Auditor I, Licensed Practical Nurse I, Mental Health Administrator, Physician, Psychologist Associate, Psychologist I, Public Service Administrator, Registered Nurse I, Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee, Rehabilitation/ Mobility Instructor Trainee, Senior Public Service Administrator, Social Services Career Trainee, Social Worker I, and Staff Pharmacist. Illinois Office of the Auditor General Iles Park Plaza 740 E. Ash Springfield, IL 62703-3154 Industry: Government Fax: 217-785-8222 Website: www.auditor.illinois.gov Email: oag27@mail.state.il.us Representative: Jim Dahlquist The Auditor General is an Illinois constitutional officer. We review agencies’ financial records, compliance with State and federal law, and Career Fest Program Book 2008 23 program performance. We report our findings and recommendations directly to the General Assembly and Governor. In this field of auditing, your creativity and insight are encouraged. Each contribution helps to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the State. As a State Auditor, you’ll learn the operations of government firsthand, broadening your professional abilities and acquiring insight into government operations. We are currently recruiting Accounting and other majors for full-time and internship positions. We offer a professional atmosphere with benefits such as flextime and compressed workweeks. You can learn more about our Office, view detailed position postings, and obtain an employment application from our web site. Majors Recruited: Political Science/Law, Non Profit/Social Services, Math/Actuarial, Management, Government, Economics/Finance, Computer Science, Business (General), Accounting Internship(s) Available: State Audit Intern Position(s) Available: Auditor I Impact Networking LLC 7955 S. Cass Ave. Darien, IL 60561 Industry: Telecommunications, Information Technology, Computers Fax: 630-929-5021 Website: www.impactnetworking.com Email: vpanke@impactnetworking.com Representatives: Vicki Panke, Melonie Wolf Impact Networking LLC has partnered with Kyocera, Sharp, KIP and Riso to bring advanced digital imaging equipment, related-networking products and service to the metropolitan Chicago area. The market for digital imaging equipment is now a $350 billion industry in this country. Majors Recruited: Sales, Marketing/Advertising, Computer Science, Business (General) Position(s) Available: Sales - Digital Document Solutions, Digital Technician, Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Technical Support Engineer, Telecommunications Engineer 24 Infogix, Inc. 1240 E. Diehl Road, Suite 300 Naperville, IL 60563 Industry: Information Technology, Computers Website: www.infogix.com Email: mclose@infogix.com Representatives: Matthew Close, David O’Brien, Angsuman Dutta Leading enterprises around the globe use Infogix Controls Solutions to eliminate information errors. Infogix offers a complete portfolio of software products and services to monitor, detect, and prevent information errors. Infogix Controls are independent, continuous, and automated. They can be deployed enterprise-wide across applications, platforms, and business processes. Since 1982, Infogix has been providing Infogix Controls Solutions for Global 2000 enterprises. Millions of Infogix Controls continuously monitor and assure the integrity of information in hundreds of these enterprises everyday. Majors Recruited: Sales, Computer Science Position(s) Available: Customer Support Specialist, Product Consultant, Java Developers, Software Sales Internal Revenue Service 2001 Butterfield Road Downers Grove, IL 60515 Industry: Government Fax: 630-493-5404 Website: www.jobs.irs.gov Email: carole.sendziol@irs.gov Representative: Carole Sendziol The IRS is the nation’s largest law enforcement organization, combining both civil and criminal investigative functions in the area of tax administration. Majors Recruited: Math/Actuarial, Management, Government, Engineering, Economics/Finance, Computer Science, Business (General), Accounting Internship(s) Available: Revenue Agent, Economist Position(s) Available: Revenue Agent, Revenue Officer, Special Agent, Tax Complience Officer, Tax Specialist Career Fest Program Book 2008 expertise offering a variety of opportunities. JewelOsco associates enjoy comprehensive benefits, excellent career development programs and unique workplace environments. Discover job opportunities in Retail Management, including opportunities for new college grads and interns. Majors Recruited: Sales, Psychology/Sociology, Marketing/Advertising, Management, Logistics and Transportation Management, Liberal Arts, Fashion Design/Merchandising, Economics/Finance, Communications, Business (General), Accounting Internship(s) Available: Summer Business Internships Position(s) Available: Store Management Trainees Janet Wattles Center 526 W. State St. Rockford, IL 61008 Industry: Social Service, Non-Profit Fax: 815-720-5076 Website: www.janetwattlescenter.org Email: hswanson@janetwattles.org Representatives: Holly Swanson, Sharon Marienthal Janet Wattles Center is a non-profit organization that improves lives by providing solutions through high quality, efficient, effective mental health services and education. Majors Recruited: Psychology/Sociology, Non Profit/Social Services Position(s) Available: Clinician Jewel-Osco 1955 W. North Ave. Melrose Park, IL 60160 Industry: Retail Website: www.jewelosco.com Email: lisa.maciejewski@supervalu.com Representatives: Shauna Beard, Jaime Pimentel We’re the New SUPERVALU. Our combined expertise and increased national presence are sure to afford opportunities for the future. We seek people who thrive in a collaborative team environment to deliver innovative business solutions. Connect with us and our momentum. Our locally-oriented grocery stores, our instore pharmacies and our full suite of supply chain services provide an abundance of career opportunities throughout the United States. Our Corporate team provides a wide range of Kellogg Specialty Channels 545 Lamont Road Elmhurst, IL 60126 Industry: Consumer Products Fax: 630-956-9869 Website: www.kelloggcompany.com Email: joanne.jakubowski@kellogg.com Representatives: Joanne Jakubowski, Laura Gill With 2006 sales in excess of $10 billion, Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) is the world’s leading producer of cereal and a leading producer of convenience foods, including cookies, crackers, toaster pastries, cereal bars, frozen waffles and meat alternatives. Kellogg Specialty Channels is composed of three channels: Food Away From Home, Convenience, Drug & Dollar and Club as well as Finance and Customer Supply Chain groups. This channel of 330 sales and marketing personnel are responsible for over $1.5 billion in Kellogg sales. The Food Away From Home channel is engaged in business to business selling including K-12 schools, hospitals, colleges, and national accounts (ex. hotels and lodging). Majors Recruited: Sales, Marketing/Advertising, Business (General) Internship(s) Available: Sales Planning Interns, Field Sales Interns Position(s) Available: Sales Representative (various U.S. locations) Career Fest Program Book 2008 25 Kimberly-Clark Corporation PO Box 619100 Dallas, TX 75261 Industry: Consumer Products Fax: 972-281-1491 Website: www.kimberly-clark.com Email: inderjit.khanna@kcc.com Representatives: Paul Henry, Trystan Renfro Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 150 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people -- nearly a quarter of the world’s population -trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex®, Scott®, Huggies®, Pull-Ups®, Kotex® and Depend®, Kimberly-Clark holds the No. 1 or No. 2 share position in more than 80 countries. Kimberly-Clark also enjoys the distinction of being ranked among the 100 Best Companies to Work for in America. Majors Recruited: Management, Economics/ Finance, Business (General), Accounting Position(s) Available: Financial Analyst 26 Klenzoid Company Limited 25 Watline Avenue, Suite 500 Mississauga Canada L4Z 2Z1 Fax: 905-712-4001 Website: www.klenzoid.com Email: rachelstpierre@klenzoid.com Representative: Rachel St. Pierre Klenzoid is a results oriented provider of water treatment and energy management systems. We service industrial, commercial and institutional applications where reliability and efficiency are of primary importance. Majors Recruited: Environmental Sciences/ Studies, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology Internship(s) Available: Technical Representative - Water & Energy Management (16 Month Internship) Position(s) Available: Technical Representative Water & Energy Management Career Fest Program Book 2008 Career Fest Program Book 2008 27 Liberty Bank for Savings 2392 N. Milwaukee Chicago, IL 60647 Industry: Banking Fax: 773-384-4084 Email: njohnson@libertybank.com Representatives: Nikki Johnson, Grace Barr Liberty Bank for Savings is a community bank that has been serving its customers for over 109 years. We offer savings and quality loan programs to our customers in our five locations. Majors Recruited: Sales, Marketing/Advertising, Management, Insurance/Risk Management, Economics/Finance, Communications, Business (General), Banking, Accounting Position(s) Available: Mortgage Loan Originators Liberty Mutual Group 1811 Centre Point Circle, Suite 123 Naperville, IL 60563 Industry: Insurance Fax: 630-505-1721 Website: www.libertymutual.com/getstarted Email: bette.horan@libertymutual.com Representative: Kathleen Killacky “Helping people live safer, more secure lives” since 1912, Boston-based Liberty Mutual Group (www. libertymutual.com) is a diversified global insurer and sixth-largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. based on 2006 direct written premium. Liberty Mutual ranks 95th on the Fortune 500 list of largest U.S. corporations, based on 2006 revenue. The eighth-largest auto and home insurer in the U.S., Liberty Mutual sells full lines of coverage for automobile, homeowners, valuable possessions, personal liability, and individual life insurance. The company is an industry leader in group sponsored voluntary auto and homeowners insurance programs, offering personal lines insurance through payroll deduction and direct billing to employees and members of more than 10,000 companies, credit unions, professional associations and alumni groups. Majors Recruited: Sales, Marketing/Advertising, Insurance/Risk Management Internship(s) Available: Human Resources Intern, Sales Representative Intern, Claims Specialist Intern Position(s) Available: Personal Sales Representative, Claims Representative 28 Little Friends, Inc. 140 N. Wright St. Naperville, IL 60540 Fax: 630-355-3176 Website: ww.littlefriendsinc.com Email: mboone@lilfriends.com Representatives: Jenni Hulsey, Char Prendeville Social Service Non-Profit Agency with programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Majors Recruited: Psychology/Sociology, Education-Special Position(s) Available: Various Full-time MarketSense 681 Commerce St. Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Industry: Internet, Information Technology, Business, Advertising / Marketing / Public Relations Website: www.market-sense.com Email: kfishburne@market-sense.com Representative: Kate Fishburne MarketSense is a full service advertising, web development, lead management, and sales support agency. We are based in Burr Ridge, IL (15 miles west of Chicago) and have clients throughout the U.S. Our client base is a diverse mix of technology, business service, and industrial organizations. We are approximately 75 people in size, with a strong team of associates ranging from recent grads to 20 year veterans. The company has been on an exciting path of fast paced growth over the past several years. Throughout this growth, we’ve been winning agency awards at a local and national level. We’re looking for new team members to help us continue this exciting expansion! For more information, please visit our website at www. market-sense.com. Majors Recruited: MBA, Marketing/ Advertising, Graphic Design, Computer Science, Communications, Business (General), Art Related (fine and applied) Internship(s) Available: Marketing Agency Intern, Programmer Intern (.NET) Position(s) Available: Programmer (.NET), Account Coordinator (Marketing), Database Developer, Web Production Artist Career Fest Program Book 2008 Maryville Academy 1150 N. River Road Des Plaines, IL 60056 Industry: Non-Profit Fax: 847-294-1978 Website: www.MaryvilleAcademy.org Email: oliverl@MaryvilleAcademy.org Representatives: Lance Oliver, Yolanda McDonald Maryville Academy is a residential treatment provider for at-risk children and families. Maryville provides services for children with a myriad of deficiencies. These services include but are not limited to, parenting teen programs for teenage mothers and their new-born babies, inpatient psychiatric programs, emergency shelter services, residential programs for developmentally delayed boys and girls, and respite care for children ages 0-5. Majors Recruited: Psychology/Sociology, Non Profit/Social Services, Education-Early Childhood Position(s) Available: Youthcare workers and Psychiatric Technicians McMaster-Carr Supply Company 600 County Line Road Elmhurst, IL 60126 Industry: Business Website: www.mcmaster.com Email: kristen.frank@mcmaster.com Representatives: Kristen Frank, Laura Franch McMaster-Carr is a business-to-business distributor of over 480,000 industrial products with a proven 100-year history of superior customer service and industry leadership. From the fast-paced action of the warehouse receiving area to the challenge of putting technical data into clear, benefit-oriented ad copy, we offer a variety of rewarding career paths. Our five regional branches provide roles in customer service, sales, warehouse operations, finance, and general management. Our corporate headquarters in Elmhurst adds information systems, purchasing, merchandising, and electronic publishing positions to the mix. It’s definitely a dynamic, growing environment with nearly unlimited opportunities to excel. Majors Recruited: Sales, MBA, Marketing/ Advertising, Management, Liberal Arts, Journalism/ Writing, Graphic Design, Foreign Languages, Communications, Business (General) Position(s) Available: Web Designer, CAD Designer, Retouch Artist, Key Search Index Editor, Proofreader, Copywriter/Layout Artist, Customer Service Specialist Menards 5136 Old Mill Plaza Eau Claire, WI 54703 Industry: Retail, Consumer Products, Business, Advertising / Marketing / Public Relations Fax: 715-876-5963 Website: www.menards.com Email: mtprogram@menard-inc.com Representative: Stacey Trussoni Menards, based out of Eau Claire, WI is a privately owned company and leader in the home improvement retail industry. We currently operate 2 distribution centers and over 225 retail stores throughout eleven Midwestern states. Menards is growing rapidly and has plans to open over twenty stores each year as well as two distribution centers in the near future. As one of the leading employers in the area, Menards offers exceptional advancement opportunities and a path to a successful career with an expanding company. Take advantage of a variety of entry-level positions in the areas of retail, distribution, merchandising, marketing, accounting, human resources, management, information systems, as well as other numerous areas. Because we promote from within, we are looking for career-oriented team players seeking a rewarding and challenging career with exceptional advancement opportunities! Majors Recruited: Travel/Hospitality, Sales, Marketing/Advertising, Management, Logistics and Transportation Management, Human Resources, Economics/Finance, Computer Science, Business (General), Accounting Internship(s) Available: Management Internship Position(s) Available: Manager Trainee, Human Resource Coordinator, Merchandising, Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Construction Project Management Career Fest Program Book 2008 29 Mercy Home for Girls & Boys 1140 W. Jackson Ave. Chicago, IL 60607 Industry: Social Service, Non-Profit Fax: 312-738-9981 Website: www.mercyhome.org Email: marwil@mercyhome.org Representatives: Martin Wilson, Peggy Sullivan Mercy Home is a residential treatment facility serving at-risk youth in the Chicagoland region. Majors Recruited: Psychology/Sociology, Non Profit/Social Services, Liberal Arts Position(s) Available: Youth Care Worker, Overnight Youth Care Worker, Supervisor- Youth Care NAPA Chicago 700 Enterprise Court Naperville, IL 60563 Industry: Retail, Auto Fax: 630-305-9044 Website: www.napajobs.com Email: lisa_sharum@genpt.com Representatives: Lisa Sharum, Melissa Schnidt Genuine Parts Company, founded in 1928 and the parent company of NAPA Auto Parts, is a service organization engaged in the distribution and sales of automotive replacement parts and supplies (NAPA), industrial replacement parts (Motion Industries), office products (SP Richards), and electrical/electronic materials (EIS). The Company serves numerous customers from more than 1,800 operations and has approximately 30,800 employees. Majors Recruited: Sales, MBA, Marketing/ Advertising, Management, Logistics and Transportation Management, Economics/Finance, Communications, Business (General), Accounting Internship(s) Available: Human Resources Intern Position(s) Available: Executive Management Trainee, Associate District Manager Naperville Police Department 1350 Aurora Avenue Naperville, IL 60540 Industry: Government, Criminal Justice Website: www.naperville.il.us/index_template. aspx?id=403 Email: jordant@naperville.il.us 30 Representative: Tim Jordan The Naperville Police Department is a municipal law enforcement agency in Chicago’s west suburban area. Naperville’s nationally accredited police department employs a staff of almost 300 whose mission is to provide professional, high quality, and effective police service to a rapidly growing community of approximately 140,000 residents. We recognize that traditional methods of response to calls for service, investigation of crimes, and making arrests will not, by themselves, reverse crime and its debilitating effects on our community. The Naperville Police Department uses a comprehensive approach to delivering services. We combine our resources to effectively and quickly respond to emergency calls for service with resources dedicated to problem identification and resolution. Uniforms, equipment and a comprehensive insurance and benefits package are provided. The Department is approved by USDVA as on On-The-Job training site for GI Bill training / education benefits. Majors Recruited: All Majors Internship(s) Available: Police Intern Position(s) Available: Police Officer Navistar International Corporation 4201 Winfield Road Warrenville, IL 60555 Industry: Transportation, Information Technology Website: www.navistar.com Email: jonathan.wilson@navistar.com Representatives: Michael Pry, Frank Sikorski We are Navistar International Corporation, a market and technology leader. Behind our award-winning trucks, buses, and engines are a strong finance group, a diverse, high-performance workforce, and a company committed to its people. Our trucks move America’s goods, and maintain vital systems. Majors Recruited: Computer Science Internship(s) Available: Programmer, Business Analyst, Technical Analyst, PC Support Technician, Network Analyst, Application Developer, Project Manager Career Fest Program Book 2008 Newspaper Services of America 3025 Highland Parkway, Suite 600 Downers Grove, IL 60515 Industry: Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations Fax: 630-435-5821 Email: hr@nsamedia.com Representative: Chrissy Kubek NSA (Newspaper Services of America), a subsidiary of the Interpublic Group of Companies, is the largest print media planning and buying agency in the U.S. Working with some of the nation’s top print media advertisers, we provide a high level of service and specialization utilizing newspapers and other alternative delivery options. Our unique combination of professional expertise, advanced technology and client advocacy gives us the ability to develop and implement media strategies for our clients that help drive sales and improve profits. NSA’s client base includes such heavy users of direct mail, retail insert and newspaper advertising as Coldwell Banker, Sears, Party City, Toys R Us, Home Depot, and BMW. Majors Recruited: Marketing/Advertising, Communications, Business (General) Position(s) Available: Placement Coordinator, Database Coordinator, Buying Coordinator and Analyst Northrop Grumman Corporation 600 Hicks Road H5380 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 Industry: Aerospace/Defense Fax: 224-625-3189 Website: www.careers.northropgrumman.com Email: Karen.Cilano@ngo.com Representatives: Pat Geier, Bob Schutte Northrop Grumman is a leader in the exciting industry of Defense Electronics. Become part of an innovative team that designs and builds systems to protect aircrews from radio frequency and infrared missiles, provides precision targeting, and ensures that the military’s complex equipment is always mission ready. Exciting developments are creating opportunities for you at our Electronics Systems Defensive Systems Division. We have positions available, including many for professionals with a BS degree (Advanced Degrees desired) in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Engineering, Computer Science, or related degrees. For many positions, US Citizenship is required to obtain a US Government security clearance for access to classified information. Northrop Grumman, Electronic Systems, Defensive Systems Division offers a competitive compensation plan, generous benefits, and a rewarding professional experience. For employment consideration, please visit our career website. Majors Recruited: Physics, Math/Actuarial, Management, Logistics and Transportation Management, Engineering, Economics/Finance, Computer Science, Business (General), Accounting Position(s) Available: Finance Accounting, Business Management, Professional Development Program, Supply Chain Management, Professional Development, Program Buyers, Logistics Planners, Contract Management, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Computer Engineers Northwestern Mutual 8600 West Bryn Mawr, Suite 420 Chicago, IL 60631 Fax: 773-380-4555 Website: www.nmfn.com/canaledistrict Career Fest Program Book 2008 31 Email: kelly.royer@nmfn.com Representatives: Kelly Royer, Rachel Moore Devotion to and interaction with our communities has led Northwestern Mutual through 150 years of industry experience. Majors Recruited: Travel/Hospitality, Sales, Religion/Ministry, Psychology/Sociology, Political Science/Law, Non Profit/Social Services, MBA, Marketing/Advertising, Management, Logistics and Transportation Management, Liberal Arts, International Studies, Insurance/ Risk Management, Human Resources, History, Government, Economics/Finance, Communications, Business (General), Banking, Athletic Training/ Exercise Science, Accounting Internship(s) Available: Sales Internship Oberweis 951 Ice Cream Drive North Aurora, IL 60542 Industry: Retail, Food/Restaurant Fax: 630-801-5333 Website: www.oberweis.com Email: katie.korte@oberweis.com Representatives: Katie Korte, Vikki Lemus An organization focused on providing the best products and service to our customers while maintaining an enjoyable working environment. Our exciting growth offers many opportunities few companies can provide - both in training and development as well as career growth. Majors Recruited: Travel/Hospitality, Sales, Management, Communications, Business (General) Position(s) Available: Assistant Retail Manager and in value -- through a relentless focus on its customers. The company provides office supplies and paper, technology products and solutions, and furniture to large, medium and small businesses and consumers. OfficeMax customers are served by approximately 40,000 associates through direct sales, catalogs, Internet and approximately 900 superstores. We are committed to finding worldclass talent from select universities and exposing them to our corporate headquarters and our retail and contract businesses. At OfficeMax, our career paths are so diverse that chances are no matter what your background or interests may be, we have the career that’s right for you. Even better, when you’re part of OfficeMax, we focus on you. Majors Recruited: Sales, MBA, Marketing/ Advertising, Management, Human Resources, Economics/Finance, Business (General), Accounting Position(s) Available: Marketing, Merchandising, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Retail Management, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Outside Business-to-Business Sales OfficeMax 263 Shuman Blvd.5E209 Naperville, IL 60563 Industry: Retail Fax: 630-864-4520 Website: www.officemax.com Email: bettyward@officemax.com Representatives: Betty Ward, Susan Wise, Erica Burks OfficeMax is a leader in both business-to-business office product solutions and retail office products. OfficeMax delivers an unparalleled customer experience -- in service, in product, in time savings, 32 Career Fest Program Book 2008 Park National Bank/FBOP Corporation 11 W. Madison Oak Park, IL 60302 Industry: Banking Website: www.parknatl.com Email: rchandler@fbopcorp.com Representatives: Rachel Chandler, Joan Today, with $3.8 billion in assets and locations throughout Chicagoland, Park National Bank is a high performing, financially strong community bank. Since it was established, Park National Bank has become a growing presence in Chicago, while continuing to maintain the atmosphere and exceptional service of a community bank. Park National Bank offers both business and retail customers a complete range of lending and deposit products through its various segments, including: Commercial Banking, Business Banking, Personal Banking, Real Estate Lending (Chicago and nationwide), Consumer Lending, Commercial Equipment Leasing, Cash Management and Wealth Management. Majors Recruited: Economic/Finance, Business (General), Banking Position(s) Available: Credit Analyst Relationship Banker Peace Corps 55 West Monroe Street, Suite 450 Chicago, IL 60613 Industry: Various Industries Fax: 312-353-4192 Website: www.peacecorps.gov Email: mdane@peacecorps.gov Representatives: Carrie Teiken, Donna Braden Peace Corps Volunteers work in the areas of Business, Environment & Natural Resources, Agriculture, Health and Education. Peace Corps programs are currently operating in over 70 countries around the world. Volunteers live and work at a grass roots level in a community that has requested assistance with their social, economic and human development. Volunteers commit to 27 months of service, of which the first three are for language, culture and technical training. Benefits include a monthly living allowance, complete medical and dental coverage, 24 vacation days per calendar year and a $6075 readjustment allowance upon completion of service. While serving, most student loans can also be deferred, some are forgiven. Relevant community service, campus involvement, or work experience with demonstrated leadership skills are highly desired. Majors Recruited: All Majors Position(s) Available: Community Development Specialist, Community Health Educator, Youth Development Specialist, English Teacher, Primary English Teacher, Math/Science Teacher, English Teacher, Trainer, Special Education Teacher, Environmental Educator, Agriculture Specialists, Agribusiness Specialists, Foresters, Parks and Wildlife Specialists, Business, Advising/ Development Specialists, NGO/Non-profit Specialists, IT and ICT Specialists, Urban and Regional Planning Specialists Quad/Graphics N63W23075 State Highway 74 Sussex, WI 53089 Industry: Business Website: www.qg.com Email: joy.haugen@qg.com Representative: Joy Haugen Quad/Graphics is a 2-billion-dollar, state-ofthe-art, industry leader. We print and distribute catalogs, direct mail programs, and magazines you may recognize: Allure, Cargo, Elegant Bride, Golf Digest, InStyle, Lucky, National Geographic, Newsweek, Outside, People, Shape, Sports Illustrated, Time, US News, Victoria’s Secret, Williams-Sonoma, Wired, and many more. Quad/ Graphics’ employees number 12,000 and operate in 30 sites nationwide. Majors Recruited: All Majors Position(s) Available: Quad/Graphics’ Corporate Trainees Rawhide, Inc. E7475 Rawhide Rd. New London, WI 54961-9052 Industry: Social Service, Religious, Non-Profit, Criminal Justice Fax: 920-982-2686 Website: www.rawhide.org Email: dlehman@rawhide.org Representative: Dave Lehman Rawhide is a faith-based residential treatment center that has been in the business of helping at-risk Career Fest Program Book 2008 33 youth for over 40 years. During these 40 years, the role of the Resident Instructor has been an integral part in ministering to the youth that we serve. A new Youth Specialist position has been created to work with a short term assessment team as boys come into Rawhide. Located on the Wolf River in Northeastern Wisconsin, Rawhide’s campus is situated on 575 acres, 30 minutes west of Appleton, Wisconsin. Rawhide takes a completely unique approach to helping court-referred and at-risk young men. Instead of impersonal, institutional living, home-like residences each have up to ten young men, a set of houseparent’s (a husband and wife team), and two Resident Instructors or Youth Specialists. Young men see the role that faith, love and respect play in a family setting; many have never experienced the caring family atmosphere that Rawhide provides. The staff in each of Rawhide’s six youth homes lives in the home and shares their lives with the boys. Majors Recruited: Religion/Ministry, Psychology/ Sociology, Non Profit/Social Services Internship(s) Available: Resident Instructor/Youth Specialist, Social Worker Position(s) Available: Resident Instructor/Youth Specialist Social Worker Outpatient Therapist Ray Graham Association 2801 Finley Road Downers Grove, IL 60515 Industry: Social Service, Non-Profit, Healthcare Fax: 630-628-2351 Website: www.ray-graham.org Email: RGAJobs@yahoo.com Representatives: Kip Nichter, Pat Thies Ray Graham Association for People with Disabilities serves 2,500 individuals with developmental disabilities in educational, residential and recreational programs. We offer a meaningful mission serving individuals with developmental disabilities, a friendly work environment, the opportunity for growth, innovative programs to seek funding for, and a dedicated staff. Majors Recruited: Psychology/Sociology, Non Profit/Social Services, Management, Health Care, Education-Special Internship(s) Available: Human Resources Intern, Development Intern, Bachelors Level Social Work Intern 34 Position(s) Available: Life Skills Instructor, Coordinator Home Manager, Qualified Human Services Professional RLI Insurance Company 9025 N. Lindbergh Drive Peoria, IL 61615 Industry: Insurance Fax: 309-689-8651 Website: www.rlicorp.com Email: elaine_wicker@rlicorp.com Representatives: Heather Acerra, Courtney Determan RLI is a specialty insurance company providing niche, market-driven products that satisfy demands where other insurance companies do not compete. We offer a diversified portfolio of property and casualty coverages and surety bonds. Headquartered in Peoria, IL, we operate in all 50 states from 27 office locations. Our talented associates have delivered underwriting profits in 26 of the last 30 years, including the last 11 consecutively. Our insurance subsidiaries are rated A+ ‘‘Superior’’ by A.M. Best Company and A+ ‘‘Strong’’ by Standard & Poor’s. Our strong ownership culture, supported by our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, ensures that all employees create and drive the company’s success. At RLI, you don’t get lost in the crowd. Each employee lives our business goals and when those goals are met, we all share the reward. Majors Recruited: Math/Actuarial, Insurance/ Risk Management, Human Resources, Economics/ Finance, Computer Science, Business (General), Accounting Internship(s) Available: Accounting Intern, Actuarial Intern, Internal Audit Intern, Treasury Intern, IT Intern, Underwriting Intern, EPG Intern Position(s) Available: Underwriter Trainee Career Fest Program Book 2008 Career Fest Program Book 2008 35 RSM McGladrey 570 Lake Cook Road, Suite 300 Deerfield, IL 60015 Industry: Financial Services Fax: 847-940-1333 Website: www.mcgladreypullen.com Email: sherry.siegal@rsmi.com Representatives: Angela Scott, Geoffrey Pignatiello McGladrey & Pullen LLP (a partner-owned CPA firm) delivers audit and attest services. McGladrey & Pullen serves clients from approximately 100 offices across the United States. McGladrey & Pullen and RSM McGladrey have an alternative practice structure. Though separate and independent legal entities they can work together to serve clients’ business needs. When considered together, the two companies rank as the fifth largest provider of accounting, tax and business consulting. RSM McGladrey is a leading provider of financially focused business services to mid-sized companies. The RSM McGladrey group of companies offers accounting, tax services, business consulting, retirement resources, employer services, corporate finance, wealth management and financial process outsourcing. RSM McGladrey Inc. serves clients’ global business needs through its membership in RSM International (an affiliation of separate and independent accounting and consulting firms). Majors Recruited: Accounting Internship(s) Available: Tax Season Internship 2009, Accounting Internship Tax Season 2009 Position(s) Available: Tax Associates September 2008, Tax Associates September 2009, Audit Associates September 2009 more than 650 professionals and associates in 28 locations throughout the United States, Ryan serves many of the world’s most prominent Fortune 1000 companies. Majors Recruited: MBA, Economics/Finance, Accounting Internship(s) Available: Tax Consultant Intern Position(s) Available: Tax Consultant Scranton Gillette Communications 3030 W. Salt Creek Lane, Suite 201 Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Industry: Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations Fax: 847-298-1227 Email: jcornejo@sgcmail.com Representatives: Jenny Cornejo, Ann O’Neil Scranton Gillette Communications is a fourth generation family owned business to business communications company headquartered in Arlington Heights. We reach over 1 million professionals monthly through our trade publications, websites, newsletters and other electronic media. Majors Recruited: Sales, Marketing/Advertising, Journalism/Writing, Graphic Design, Computer Science, Communications, Business (General), Accounting Internship(s) Available: Editorial Intern, Advertising Sales Intern, Graphic Design Intern , IT Intern Position(s) Available: Assistant/Associate Editor, Graphic Designer, Advertising Sales Representative Ryan 13155 Noel Road, Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75240 Industry: Financial Services, Consulting Fax: 972-934-2089 Website: www.careers.ryanco.com Email: lori.roach@ryanco.com Ryan is America’s largest independent state & local tax consulting firm. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the firm provides a comprehensive range of state & local tax services on a multistate basis, including audit defense, tax recovery, tax decision automation, dispute resolution, and strategic planning. With 36 Career Fest Program Book 2008 Career Fest Program Book 2008 37 Shepard Schwartz & Harris LLP 123 N. Wacker Drive, Suite #1400 Chicago, IL 60606 Industry: Real Estate, Non-Profit, Food/ Restaurant, Business, Architecture/Engineering Fax: 312-726-2657 Website: www.ssh-cpa.com Email: mfuller@ssh.cpa.com Representatives: Mary Fuller, Sherry Walters Chicago-based CPA firm. We provide tax, accounting, and consulting services to prominent real estate developers, manufacturers and professional service providers. Majors Recruited: Accounting Internship(s) Available: Various Position(s) Recruited: Tax and Audit Staff Accountant Sherwin-Williams Company 1051 Perimeter Drive, Suite 710 Schaumburg, IL 60173 Industry: Business Website: www.sherwin-williams.com Email: sherri.l.interrante@sherwin.com Representatives: Mark Henderson, Joy McManus ASK HOW! ASK NOW! ASK SHERWINWILLIAMS! The Sherwin-Williams Company established in 1866, is a Fortune 400 Company with 8 billion in sales yearly and listed in Fortune Magazine as “America’s 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2005 and 2006!” We are America’s largest manufacturer and marketer of paint, industrial and commercial coatings, and has your career covered with solid advancement opportunities, competitive earning potential and great benefits. Every type of structure, building, or product that is manufactured from wood, plastic or metal requires a finish coating! Sherwin Williams currently operates over 3,100 company-owned stores and over 1,500 sales territories within the 50 states. We sell coatings under the Sherwin-Williams label, and others, to the wholesale/business-tobusiness industry, which is 80% of our business, and the retail industry. The reason for our success is simple: We trust our employees, reward their ingenuity, and give them the necessary tools to Majors Recruited: Management, Liberal Arts, Business (General) Position(s) Available: Management/Sales Training Program (Entry Level). Paint Stores Group 38 Sigma-Aldrich, St. Louis MO 3500 DeKalb Street St. Louis, MO 63118 Industry: Pharmaceuticals / Biotechnology, Chemicals Fax: 314-286-7453 Website: www.sigma-aldrich.com Email: bdelmez@sial.com Representatives: Nick Dalton, Adam Pocius The Research Specialties Division of SigmaAldrich Corporation seeks qualified candidates for its Biochemical and Organic Production facilities in St. Louis, Missouri. Exciting opportunities exist for biochemists and organic chemists at the Bachelors or Masters level. Work in team environment, utilizing your skills while developing and learning new techniques. Majors Recruited: Chemistry, Biology Position(s) Available: Production Chemists, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry Six Flags Great America 542 N. Rt. 21 Gurnee, IL 60031 Industry: Tourism Fax: 847-249-9166 Website: www.sixflags.com/greatamerica Email: eboers@sftp.com Representatives: Erin Boers, Andrea Eberz LOOKING FOR FUN AND EXCITEMENT? Located in Gurnee, Illinois, Six Flags Great America is the Midwest’s Premier theme park. Six Flags Great America’s expansive property also includes Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, one of America’s largest water parks. Six Flags Great America has a strong devotion to Guest Service, and we are just as devoted to our Team Members. From competitive wages to excellent seasonal benefits, we are committed to our Team Member’s future. As demonstrations of our commitment, some of the benefits we provide include excellent experience for future career growth and continuing education opportunities. Six Flags offers many Hands on paid internships that will help you in your future. Majors Recruited: All Majors Internship(s) Available: Human Resources Representative, Human Resources Trainer, Guest Relations Supervisor, Electronics Supervisor, Safety Supervisor, Human Resources Liaison-Games and Career Fest Program Book 2008 Attractions Training and Development Supervisor, Human Resources Liaison-Food Service Training and Development Supervisor, Food Service, Finance Internship, Food Service Bar/Restaurant Management, Food Service Quality Assurance, Human resources Liaison-Ride Operations Internship, Loss Prevention Security Social Security Administration 230 N. Mannheim Road Hillside, IL 60162 Industry: Government Fax: 708-544-1055 Email: linda.carson@saa.gov Representative: Linda S. Carson Federal government agency administering public retirement, survivors, disability, and health insurance programs. Majors Recruited: Psychology/Sociology, Non Profit/ Social Services, Management, Liberal Arts, Human Resources, History, Government, Foreign Languages, Communications, Business (General) Position(s) Available: Social Insurance Representative Southern Wine & Spirits of Illinois 300 E. Crossroads Parkway Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Industry: Retail Fax: 630-685-3488 Website: www.southernwine.com Email: jwallock@southernwine.com Representatives: Mary Barranco, Brian Orlik, Dimi Manolis, Michelle Kemper Southern Wine & Spirits of lllinois (SWS) is a $4.5 billion organization doing business in several states nationally. SWS is a distributor of fine wine and spirits with a long history of success based on our commitment to our employees and the customers we serve. SWS offers formal sales education and extensive on-the-job training. The successful sales representative has many long-term career paths available that are suitable to the strengths of the individual. Our unique Marketing Department also offers recent graduates opportunities ranging from entry level Promotion Specialist to long-term marketing careers such as Program Manager and Director. SWS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Majors Recruited: All Majors Position(s) Available: Merchandiser (Entry Level Sales), Marketing Specialist Standard Bank & Trust Company 7800 W. 95th St. Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Industry: Financial Services, Banking Website: www.standardbanks.com Email: jill.neal@standardbanks.com Representative: Jill Neal Since 1947, Standard Bank has served the southwest metropolitan Chicagoland area. With our substantial growth, we have recently expanded to 42 locations and now serve communities in Cook, Dupage, Will and Grundy counties in Illinois and the Northwest Indiana counties of Lake and Porter. Standard Bank continues to grow and maintain its leadership position as one of the largest locally owned and managed financial institutions in the Chicago and metropolitan area. Majors Recruited: Management, Economics/ Finance, Business (General), Banking, Accounting Position(s) Available: Management Trainee Lending Division, Retail Associate Manager - Retail Division State Farm Insurance Company 2702 Ireland Grove Road Bloomington, IL 61701 or 1400 Opus Place, Suite 200 Downers Grove, IL 60515 Industry: Insurance Fax: 309-622-6807 (Bloomington) Fax: 630-541-4225 (Downers Grove) Email: zacarrii.hamby.lw6g@statefarm.com (Blm) Email: siegrid.duda.jvxe@statefarm.com (DG) Representatives: Zacarrii Hamby, LaToya Doggan, Siegrid Duda, Joni Davis, Amania Drane State Farm employs approximately 70,000 employees with many paths for many talents. In addition, there are close to 17,000 agents who are independent contractors selling exclusively for State Farm. As a Fortune 25 company, we offer a wide range of employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Majors Recruited: All Majors Internship(s) Available: Various Position(s) Available: Underwriter Claim Representatives, Claim Processors Career Fest Program Book 2008 39 Target 444 N. Commerce St., Suite 120 Aurora, IL 60504 Industry: Retail, Criminal Justice Website: www.target.com/careers Email: Hope.Heiser@target.com Representative: Kelly Gjurkovic, Merle Mack, Tim Larkin See a company like no other: Target. We are an upscale discount retailer that provides quality, trend-right merchandise and everyday basics at attractive prices in clean, spacious and friendly stores. Our vision is clear: To Be the Best. To achieve our vision, we must have the best team. A team of strong, passionate leaders with unique experiences and differences as people, who are willing to bring their personal best every single day. To apply, please visit www.target.com/careers. See yourself here. Target is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free work place. Majors Recruited: All Majors Internship(s) Available: Store Executive Intern Position(s) Available: Executive Team LeaderLogistics, Guest Service, Human Resources, Hardlines, Softlines, Food or Assets Protection 40 US states…and as far afield as the United Arab Emirates. Textura currently has more than 120 employees operating in four states. The company has more than doubled in size each of the past three years, with plans to more than double in size in 2008. Majors Recruited: MBA, Management, Computer Science, Business (General) Internship(s) Available: Consulting Internship Position(s) Available: Customer Implementation Consultant The Art Institute of Chicago 111 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60603 Industry: Retail, Non-Profit, Information Technology, Healthcare, Financial Services, Employment, Education, Computers, Business, Advertising / Marketing / Public Relations Fax: 312-857-0141 Website: www.artic.edu Email: mmoody@artic.edu Textura Corporation 51 Sherwood Terrace, Suite A Lake Bluff, IL 60044 Industry: Consulting Fax: 847-582-1037 Website: ww.texturallc.com Email: btomczak@texturallc.com Representatives: Barbara Tomczak, Lisa Peterson Textura, is an exciting, innovative, fast-growing, three-year-old company that is using proprietary software to bring the power of the internet to the global construction industry. Textura replaces pencil and paper invoicing and communications with the speed and efficiency of online document exchange and electronic fund transfer. These services dramatically help general contractors, subcontractors, owners, developers and lenders effectively manage cash flow and financial risk, while substantially reducing costs. Textura has enjoyed incredible market acceptance. Since commercial launch in the summer of 2006, more than 170 of the nation’s largest General Contractors have implemented the system, on projects across 40 Career Fest Program Book 2008 Representative: Monica Moody Fine arts museum and university Majors Recruited: Sales, Non Profit/Social, Services, Medical/Nursing Related, MBA, Marketing/Advertising, Management, Library Science (Masters Only), Human Resources, Graphic Design, Education-Administration, Economics/ Finance, Computer Science, Business (General), Art Related (fine and applied), Accounting Internship(s) Available: Various The Condon Group, Ltd 18402 West Creek Drive Tinley Park, IL 60477 Industry: Financial Services, Consulting, Business Website: www.thecondongroup.com Email: lsolava@thecondongroup.com Representative: Lisa Ann Solava The Condon Group, Ltd. is seeking the very best and brightest professionals to join our progressive Tinley Park accounting and consulting firm. We are looking for creative & motivated individuals who are interested in advancing their career. We offer a very competitive salary, flexible work arrangements and benefit package, including a balanced professional and personal life. Our stimulating team environment and leading edge technology create endless possibilities for your success. The Condon Group offers a variety of consulting services all focusing on helping our clients reach their longterm business goals. High quality tax, accounting and business valuation services have been the cornerstone at The Condon Group since our inception in 1973. Our office is located in Tinley Park, Illinois. This area is booming! The I-355 expansion is complete and we are conveniently located along the I-80 corridor near I-355. Majors Recruited: MBA, Management, Insurance/Risk Management, Economics/Finance, Business (General), Accounting Internship(s) Available: Audit Intern, Audit Associate, Valuation Analyst Position(s) Available: Audit Associate, Audit Senior, Audit Manager, Valuation Analyst The Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60605 Industry: Non-Profit Website: www.fieldmuseum.org Email: mmayer@fieldmuseum.org Representatives: Melissa Mayer, Sam Burns Located on Chicago’s beautiful lake front Museum Campus, The Field Museum is one of the finest natural history museums in the world. With our extraordinary collection, world-class research, and premier exhibitions and educational programs we are setting the pace for museums in the 21st century. Our people comprise a talented, diverse, and innovative family and we are working together to share our knowledge around the globe. Majors Recruited: Travel/Hospitality, Non Profit/Social Services, Marketing/Advertising, Management, Liberal Arts, Journalism/Writing, Human Resources, History, Environmental Sciences/Studies, Education-Early Childhood, Education-Administration, Economics/Finance, Computer Science, Communications, Chemistry, Business (General), Biology, Art Related (fine and applied), Accounting Internship(s) Available: Internships in Anthropology, Botany, Environmental Conservation, Geology, Zoology, Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Exhibitions/Graphic Design, Marketing, Public Relations, Special Events, Web Development, Education/Public Programs, the Library, and Institutional Advancement/Development Thomson Tax and Accounting 610 Opperman Drive Eagan, MN 55123 Industry: Information Technology, Financial Services, Consulting, Business Fax: 651-687-8853 Website: www.thomsoncareers.com Email: jenny.uglem@thomson.com Representatives: Annmarie Burnette, Sue Pretet Thomson Tax & Accounting is a strategic business unit of The Thomson Corporation (www. thomson.com), a global business serving more than 20 million information users in the fields of tax, accounting, law, higher education, financial services, scientific research and healthcare. Career Fest Program Book 2008 41 Thomson employs more than 34,000 people worldwide with revenue in excess of $6.6 billion. At Thomson Tax & Accounting, we develop industryleading software, services and informational tools for the professional accounting market. Every day, we fulfill our mission of improving the productivity and profitability of practicing accountants by rethinking traditional processes and leveraging cutting-edge technology. Our innovations include unique, Internet-driven, multi-tiered systems that improve work flow processes through seamless product integration, 24/7 access, and paperless capabilities. We enable the firms we serve to significantly expand their client services and take full advantage of advanced technology. Majors Recruited: Economics/Finance, Business (General), Accounting Position(s) Available: Tax Analyst, Client Services Representative Thresholds Psychiatric Rehabilitation Centers 4101 N. Ravenswood Chicago, IL 60613 Fax: 773-572-5239 Website: www.thresholds.org Email: gring@thresholds.org Representatives: Gregory Ring, Kristen Licciardi Thresholds, Illinois’ oldest and largest psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery center, creates the opportunity for people with mental illness to live with dignity and independence. The agency, with its thirty service locations and more than 75 housing developments in the Chicago area, is a recognized leader and pioneer in the area of mental illness for over forty years. Majors Recruited: Psychology/Sociology, Non Profit/Social Services, Liberal Arts, Education-Early Childhood Internship(s) Available: Various Position(s) Available: Community Support Specialist, Team Leader, Employment Specialist, Case Manager, Assistant Team Leader 42 Thrivent Financial for Lutherans 1411 Opus Place, Suite 210 Downers Grove, IL 60515 Industry: Religious, Insurance, Financial Services, Business Website: www.thrivent.com/careers Email: amy.rydz@thrivent.com Representatives: Amanda Rydz, Tammie Monaco, Dorothy Douglas Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a dynamic Fortune 500 financial services organization. Thrivent is a faith-based membership organization called to improve the quality of life of its members, their families, and their communities by providing unparalleled solutions that focus on financial security, wellness and caring for others. Our vision is to be the organization that Lutherans seek first when pursuing their financial goals. More than creating financial solutions, we add the unique capability of enabling Lutherans to demonstrate their care and concern for others. Majors Recruited: Sales, Insurance/Risk Management, Economics/Finance, Business (General), Accounting Internship(s) Available: Financial Intern Position(s) Available: Financial Associate Tri-Land Properties, Inc. One Westbrook Corporate Center, Suite 520 Westchester, IL 60154 Industry: Real Estate Fax: 708-531-8217 Website: www.trilandproperties.com Email: hr@trlandproperties.com Representatives: Alicia Badocha, Mary Latimer Formed in 1978, Tri-Land Properties, Inc. is a fullservice, commercial real estate development company with a proven history of successful shopping center acquisitions, development, renovation, leasing and management. While the company is best known for redeveloping severely underperforming shopping center into profit centers, Tri-Land specializes in ground-up development of new retail property as well. Majors Recruited: Accounting Internship(s) Available: A variety of internship opportunities can be explored. Position(s) Available: Staff Accountant Career Fest Program Book 2008 Trinity Services, Inc. 100 N. Gougar Road Joliet, IL 60432 Industry: Social Services, Non-Profit Fax: 815-485-5975 Website: www.trinity-services.org Email: jguerra@trinity-services.org Representatives: Jamie Guerra, Donna Bolz The mission of Trinity Services, Inc. is to be a leadership organization in providing the highest quality, socially responsible, and cost-effective services and supports to individuals with disabilities so that they might live full and abundant lives. Majors Recruited: Psychology/Sociology, Non Profit/Social Services Position(s) Available: Day Program Coordinator, QMRPs (Qualified Mental Retardation Professionals), Social Rehabilitation Counselor Tyndale House Publishers 351 Executive Dr. Carol Stream, IL 60188 Industry: Business Fax: 630-597-2434 Website: www.tyndale.com Email: kathybeggs@tyndale.com Representative: Kathy Beggs, Bonnie McGraw Tyndale House Publishers was founded in 1962 by Dr. Kenneth Taylor and is a nondenominational religious publisher that publishes general interest books for the evangelical Christian market. One of the premier publishing houses in the industry, Tyndale has published the Left Behind series and a number of other New York Times bestsellers, including Quiet Strength by Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy and Let’s Roll! by Lisa Beamer. Tyndale also publishes the New Living Translation Bible (NLT) and many other resources for church and family. Tyndale House Publishers does not hold a particular denominational or doctrinal view but publish books that express biblically supportable approaches to life in the tradition of Christianity. Majors Recruited: Sales, Religion/Ministry, Marketing/Advertising, Journalism/Writing, Graphic Design, Economics/Finance, Computer Science, Communications, Business (General) Internship(s) Available: Design Intern Position(s) Available: Various Full-time Ultra Foods 2244 45th Street Highland, IN 46322 Industry: Retail Fax: (219) 922-2537 Website: www.ultra-foods.com Email: Honj@s-vt.com Representatives: Jessica Hon, Tami Fundich The Ultra Foods stores are a large warehouse format retail grocer with low prices, a large variety, and with the same high commitment to customer service. The Strack & Van Til stores are a conventional full service retail grocer with a large variety of products and a high commitment to customer service. We operate numerous retail supermarkets in Indiana and Illinois. Our corporate headquarters is in Highland, Indiana. Majors Recruited: Management Internship(s) Available: College Retail Internship Program Position(s) Available: Management Trainee US Customs & Border Protection 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. 1400 L 8 Floor Washington DC 20229 Industry: Government Fax: 202-863-6140 Website: www.cbt.gov Email: genevieve.dent@dhs.gov Representatives: Bob Piasecki Federal Government (Law Enforcement) 46,000 Employees Nationwide Primary mission is to prevent terrorism and terrorists weapons from entering the U.S. while facilitating the entry of legitimate trade and travelers. Majors Recruited: Political Science/Law, Management, International Studies, Human Resources, History, Government, Foreign Languages, Engineering, Economics/Finance, Computer Science Position(s) Available: Border Patrol Agent, Custom Borders Protection Officer, Agriculture Specialist US Marines Corps Officer Selection StationChicago 800 S. Wells, Suite 120 Chicago, IL 60607 Industry: Government, Criminal Justice, Aerospace/ Defense Career Fest Program Book 2008 43 Fax: 312-431-1531 Website: www.chicagomarineofficer.com Email: RosendoG@marines.usmc.mil Representatives: Captain Rosendo Garza, Captain Michael Kaniuk, Gunnery Sergeant Douglas Hall, Staff Sergeant Jose Medina We seek young men and women who seek to challenge themselves physically and mentally at Officer Candidate School in order to prove they have the potential to lead Marines as a Second Lieutenant. Officer Candidate School is six or ten weeks long depending on your year in school. Majors Recruited: Aviation, Athletic Training/ Exercise Science, Art Related (fine and applied), Agriculture, Accounting Internship(s) Available: Officer Candidate Position(s) Available: Various Full-time University of Illinois at Springfield One University Plaza, MS PAC 514 Springfield, IL 62703-5407 Industry: Government Fax: 217-206-7508 Website: www.gpsi.uis.edu OR ilsip.uis.edu Email: shures.shawn@uis.edu Representatives: Shawn Craig Shures, Sharon Heflin The University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) offers 2 internship programs for graduate students. The Graduate Public Service Internship Program (GPSI) and the Illinois Legislative Staff Intern Program (ILSIP) are ranked as 2 of Illinois’ premier governmental internship programs. These programs provide interns with the opportunity to simultaneously begin professional careers in IL government while earning master’s degree credit from UIS. Internships begin annually on 8/16. GPSI placements are with state agencies for 21 months. Interns work PT during the academic year earning $950/month and FT over the summer earning $1900/month. Interns receive a 40 hour graduate tuition waiver. ILSIP placements offer interns a 10.5 month FT position as a professional legislative staff member working with either the IL General Assembly or Legislative Research Unit. Interns receive $2026/month, paid health insurance, paid tuition, fees and books for the 8 hour graduate seminar class. Majors Recruited: Psychology/Sociology, 44 Political Science/Law, Non Profit/Social Services, Marketing/Advertising, Management, Liberal Arts, Journalism/Writing, History, Health Care, Government, Gerontology, Environmental Sciences/ Studies, Education-Administration, Economics/Finance, Computer Science, Communications, Chemistry, Business (General), Broadcasting/Radio/TV, Biology, Banking, Agriculture, Accounting Internship(s) Available: Graduate Public Service Interns, Illinois Legislative Staff Interns Verity Three, Inc. 733 Ridgeview Drive McHenry, IL 60050 Industry: Computers Website: www.veritythree.com Email: ldijoseph@veritythree.com Representatives: Jonathan Smith, Tim Koscielski VerityThree, Inc. is a consulting firm specializing in Information Technology Outsourcing Services for Business, Financial, and Municipal organizations. Services include Network, Development, and Internet. Majors Recruited: Computer Science Internship(s) Available: Network Technicians Position(s) Available: Network Specialist Development Specialist Waddell & Reed, Inc. 1 Oak Hill Center, Suite 102 Westmont, IL 60559 Industry: Financial Services, Business, Advertising / Marketing / Public Relations Fax: 630-789-8005 Website: www.waddell.com Email: isagrado@wradvisors.com Representatives: Glenn Stears, Iris Sagrado Waddell & Reed is a premier financial services company that focuses on long-term, one-on-one relationships in which our financial advisors interact with clients in the communities where they live. Majors Recruited: Sales, Marketing/Advertising, Management, Economics/Finance, Business (General) Internship(s) Available: Financial Advisor Intern Position(s) Available: Financial Advisor Career Fest Program Book 2008 Walgreens 102 Wilmot Rd. MS 1220 Deerfield, IL 60015 Industry: Retail Fax: 847-315-8016 Website: www.walgreens.jobs Email: rafael.malpica@walgreens.com Representative: Rafael Malpica Walgreens, the nation’s premier retail drugstore, has opportunities nationwide. With 7,000 stores planned by the year 2010, we’re creating opportunities for talented, ambitious individuals to be ready to contribute to future success. So, if you’re a motivated, enthusiastic, people-oriented person with a knack for organization and who thrives in the fast-paced world of retail management, we want to talk to you. Majors Recruited: All Majors Internship(s) Available: Management Internship Position(s) Available: Management Trainee Wells Fargo Financial 13531 Eagles Nest Court Plainfield, IL 60544 Industry: Financial Services Website: www.Wellsfargo.com Email: joeschmulbach@Wellsfargo.com Representatives: Joe Schmulbach, Seth Kopf At Wells Fargo Financial we take pride in our principal business: providing our millions of customers with the financial resources to meet and manage their credit needs and to achieve their financial goals. We are headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, where we began more than a century ago, but our scope and our opportunities extend far beyond Iowa. We serve consumers and commercial entities from more than 1, 200 stores and affiliated companies in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America and the Pacific Rim. We are part of Wells Fargo & Company, a diversified financial services company headquartered in San Francisco, California. Majors Recruited: Sales, Marketing/Advertising, Management, Communications, Business (General) Position(s) Available: Credit Manager Career Fest Program Book 2008 45 Zurich 1400 American Lane Schaumburg, IL 60196 Industry: Insurance Website: www.zurichna.com Email: bob.dinicola@zurichna.com Representatives: Bob DiNicola, Tania Roth Zurich Financial Services is an insurance-based financial services provider with a global network that focuses its activities on its key markets in North America and Europe. Founded in 1872, Zurich is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Through its offices in more than 50 countries, 62,000 Zurich employees serve clients in more than 120 countries. In North America, Zurich is a leading commercial property-casualty insurance provider serving the global corporate, large corporate, middle market, small business (not offered in Canada), specialties and programs sectors. Majors Recruited: Math/Actuarial, Insurance/Risk Management, Human Resources, Engineering Economics/Finance, Computer Science, Business (General), Accounting Internship(s) Available: Various Position(s) Available: Various Full-time 46 Career Fest Program Book 2008 Notes Notes Career Fest Program Book 2008 47 CareerFest 2008 Companies Offering Internships 22nd Century Media LLC ACE Hardware Aerotek American Academy of Pediatrics American Girl Analytic Innovations Applied Systems Athletes in Action Auto Owners Insurance Company Bible League Blain’s Farm & Fleet C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. Calamos Investments Cambridge Educational Services Careerbuilder.com Caterpillar Inc. CBS WBBM—TV Chicago North Financial Group Chicago Office Technology Group Children’s Home Cintas Corporation Coleman, Epstein, Berlin & CO. LLP COUNTRY Insurance & Financial Services Douglas Shaw & Associates Enterprise Rent-A-Car Fastenal Company Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago First Investors Corporation Follett Higher Education Group Grand Prairie Services Behavioral Health Care Hertz Local Edition Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Office of the Auditor General Internal Revenue Service Jewel-Osco Kellogg Specialty Channels Klenzoid Company Limited Liberty Mutual Group MarketSense Menards NAPA Chicago Naperville Police Department Navistar International Corporation Northwestern Mutual Rawhide, Inc. Ray Graham Association RLI Insurance Company RSM McGladrey Ryan Scanton Gillette Communications Shepard Schwartz & Harris LLP Six Flags Great America State Farm Insurance Target Textura Corporation The Art Institute of Chicago The Condon Group, Ltd. The Field Museum Threshold Psychiatric Rehabilitation Centers Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Tri-Land Properties, Inc. Tyndale House Publishers Ultra Foods United States Marine Corps Officer Selection Station—Chicago University of Illinois at Springfield Verity Three Waddell & Reed, Inc. Walgreens Zurich CareerFest 2008 Companies Recruiting Candidates with an MBA American Marketing & Publishing, L.L.C. Analytic Innovations Athletes in Action Auto-Owners Insurance Company Blains Farm & Fleet CBS WBBM—TV Chase Chicago North Financial Group COUNTRY Insurance & Financial Services Danka Office Imaging Edward Jones Epic Systems Corporation Follett Higher Education Group Market Sense McMaster-Carr Supply Company 48 NAPA Chicago Naperville Police Department Northwestern Mutual Office Max Peace Corps Quad/Graphics Ryan Six Flags Great America Southern Wine & Spirits of Illinois State Farm Insurance Target Textura Corporation The Art Institute of Chicago The Condon Group, Ltd. Walgreens Career Fest Program Book 2008