Wednesday & Thursday – December 8 & 9

Traditional Tulane Takeovers

Normally Tulane Takeovers were held in cities where there are significant numbers of students, alumni and parents with Tulane ties and connections. These have been in-person networking events intended to allow for career networking and engagement. Previous cities have included New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Miami and many more.

Making Takeover Virtual

On the day of the event (March 6), students will have the opportunity to meet with alumni, parents, recruiters and others in “virtual career conversations” each lasting 15 minutes. These will be held in 3 and a half-hour blocks. Professionals will have a virtual “booth” to meet with students in a first-come, first-served format. The event platform will allow students to browse available professionals and either stand in line OR select from a timeslot when the professional is available for a meeting. All is needed for this event is a laptop or computer with a webcam and microphone.

Wade Davis

Keynote Speaker
Vice President of Inclusion Strategy for Product | Netflix

Former NFL Player Wade Davis is a thought leader, public speaker, and writer on gender, race, and orientation equality.

Read Wade’s Full Bio

Students: Prepare Now for Saturday, March 6

Here is the important information for using the Brazen platform for the networking portion of the day.
It is important to note that Brazen is a virtual career fair/job expo platform but we are using it for networking only for Takeover.

The professionals participating on Saturday are Tulane Alumni and Parents who are volunteering for this event. This is not a career fair and the professionals participating are not recruiters….just keep that in mind. Hopefully, you will have a positive and fulfilling conversation with many professionals which you can follow-up with and continue the conversation throughout the semester for mentoring, career advice and potentially internship/job referral.

Register for Career Conversations Panels and the Keynote Speaker

9 AM CT SESSIONS
Career Conversations in Consulting | REGISTER HERE
Career Conversations in Media | REGISTER HERE
Career Conversations in Entertainment (Music & Sports) | REGISTER HERE
Career Conversations in Communications/Marketing Public Relations | REGISTER HERE

Keynote Speaker | Wade Davis, Netflix | Register HERE

4 PM CT SESSIONS
Career Conversations in Finance | REGISTER HERE
Career Conversations in Human Resources and Business Operations | REGISTER HERE
Career Conversations in Business Development, Product Development and Technology | REGISTER HERE
Career Conversations in Entertainment (Television, Film and Associated Industries) | REGISTER HERE

Before Networking

Make sure that you login to Brazen HERE and complete your profile if you have not done so.

1. Upload an error-free resume.
2. Include a photo to your profile (preferably your LinkedIn headshot).
3. Include your LinkedIn link in the space provided on the profile.

Networking Tips

1. You should do your best to access the networking via a laptop/desktop with a strong internet connection.
2. Although you can use your phone, try to have it in a stationary position like on an easel.
3. Using your laptop? Raise the laptop with a few books underneath it so the camera is eye-level.
4. Make sure you have access to a quiet space with a non-distracting background during networking and career panels.
5. As with most virtual meetings, you should be dressed business casual (or better) from the waist up.
6. Have some informational interview questions prepared (sample questions below).

Accessing the List of Professionals Participating

1. You may enter the event now by logging in HERE to view the Lobby for the event (screenshots below)
2. To view the database of participating professionals, click HERE – Password is RollWave (case sensitive)
3. We are continuing to confirm registrations even up until Saturday so check back often.
4. You do not need to reach out to these individuals on LinkedIn before the event. They are eager and willing to speak to as many Tulanians as possible!!
   

How to Chat with Professionals in the Booths

• Once the event is live (10 AM and 2 PM), enter the event by logging into Brazen HERE
• You will access the Lobby and Enter the Booth of the Industry (Morning) and Individual (Afternoon) that you would like to connect with.
• Morning Conversations will be with the next available professional in that industry booth.
• Afternoon Conversations may require you to “wait in line” if there is a student already chatting with the professional.
• You will message the professional via Chat once in the booth. The professional engages or starts a video/audio chat if they choose.
• You will not have an opportunity to schedule conversations with professionals. These are strictly first-come, first-served.
• Both video and text chats are timed. The default time for each conversation is 15 minutes.
• As you get to the end of the time period, a pop-up will show that you are nearing the end of your 15 minutes.
• Once the conversation is over, you are free to move to any other booths and engage with professionals in the same way.

How it Works Video to See the whole process

HELP!!

During the Networking portion if you need Technical help, the Brazen support team will be available.
You can access the Help option from the left navigation bar and/or use the Help Chat which will be active during the event.

Morning Session Booths (10 AM – 12 PM CT) will be arranged by Industry
Industry booths will not be staffed in the Afternoon

1. Accounting and Finance
2. Consulting and Business Development
3. CPG and Retail Services
4. Education
5. Film/TV, Music and Sports
6. Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital
7. Government and the Public Sector
8. Health and Human Services
9. Information Technology (Software/Hardware/Internet)
10. Law and the Legal Profession
11. Marketing and Sales
12. Media and Communications
13. Medicine and Healthcare
14. Non-Profit and NGO
15. Real Estate
16. Science and Engineering

Afternoon Session Booths (2 PM – 4 PM CT) will be arranged by professional
Note the individual booths will not be staffed in the Morning!

Sample Informational Interview Questions

1. What are your main responsibilities as a…?
2. What is a typical day (or week) like for you?
3. What do you like most about your work?
4. What do you like least about your work?
5. What kinds of problems do you deal with?
6. What kinds of decisions do you make?
7. How does your position fit within the organization/career field/industry?
8. How does your job affect your general lifestyle?
9. What current issues and trends in the field should I know about/be aware of?
10. What are some common career paths in this field?
11. What kinds of accomplishments tend to be valued and rewarded in this field?
12. What related fields do you think I should consider looking into?
13. How did you become interested in this field?
14. How did you begin your career?
15. How do most people get into this field? What are common entry-level jobs?
16. What steps would you recommend I take to prepare to enter this field?
17. How relevant to your work is your undergraduate major?
18. What kind of education, training, or background does your job require?
19. What skills, abilities, and personal attributes are essential to success in your job/this field?
20. What is the profile of the person most recently hired at my level?
21. What are the most effective strategies for seeking a position in this field?
22. Can you recommend trade journals, magazines or professional associations which would be helpful for my professional development?
23. If you could do it all over again, would you choose the same path for yourself? If not, what would you change?
24. I’ve read that the entry-level salary range for this field is usually in the range of ______? Does this fit with what you’ve seen? (Don’t ask about the person’s actual salary.)
25. What advice would you give someone who is considering this type of job (or field)?
26. Can you suggest anyone else I could contact for additional information?

Alumni and Parents

The success of this event is based on involvement by Alumni and Parents volunteering to serve as networking professionals for the event. Your ability to spend a few hours networking with students will allow for greater understanding of career pathways and what students can do to prepare for a future they would like to attain. Although the conversations are limited to 15 minutes per student, if you choose to form a longer networking connection with one student or multiple students, we encourage you to do so.

How it Works

Once you are registered in our virtual platform, you will be assigned to a virtual “booth” for the day of the event. Depending on turnout, you may be in a booth with others in your same industry or potentially from the same company. Students will view the available booths and login and request a chat. You will approve the chat and both you and the student will be entered into a one-to-one chat using your camera on your laptop, desktop or mobile device. The chat is timed and you will receive a warning when you are close to the end. You will then be in rotation to speak to other students during your allotted time.

Career Networking

Alumni, parents and other professionals will participate in the Career Networking sessions during the event. They work at or have knowledge of the companies listed below. They will be able to give insight into the industries represented and the companies/organizations themselves. Please note, this is not a job fair or career expo so they may not have specific information related to hiring at the company but can provide guidance on how to inquire into opportunities.