MBA Poker Tournament Coming in January
Registration is open for Harrah’s Entertainment’s 2010 MBA Vegas Weekend and Poker Championship happening in January. Enter the Texas Hold’em Tournament for the chance to network with recruiters and win thousands in cash. In the past, companies such as Google, Microsoft, eBay, Starbucks, Moet Hennessey, and many more have sponsored networking receptions and club nights. Find out more here.
Upcoming events in your area
MBA Career Quest 2009
When: October 2, 2009
Where: College Park, MD
Description: MBAs from top area schools (see list on site) are invited to schmooze with employers from several industries.
National Society of Hispanic MBAs Conference and Career Expo
When: October 8 - 10, 2009
Where: Minneapolis, MN
Description: An opportunity for Hispanic MBAs to network with each other and top employers.
Diversity Hiring Expos
When: Various dates and times
Where: Several cities
Boston Career Forum
When: November 20 - 22, 2009
Where: Boston, MA
Description: The world’s largest Japanese-English bilingual career fair.
Women for Hire Career Expos
When: October and November 2009
Where: Several cities.
Description: A job fair just for women.
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