Networking
Coffee Chat
Monday Jan 23rd @ 5-6pm | Virtual
Chat with the WiSolve president, Tyler Ogorek, about any questions you might have about WiSolve, consulting, or the universe. RSVP here
Happy Hour
Tuesday Jan 31st @ 6pm | The Sett Pub, Union South: 1308 W Dayton St, Madison, WI 53715
Join us for happy hour to kick off the new year! Meet the board of directors and other WiSolve members over food and drinks. New members are encouraged to attend. RSVP here
Professional Development
Career Exploration Panel - Graduate Women in Science (GWIS)
Monday, Jan 23rd, 5 PM CT | Virtual
GWIS is kicking off 2023 by introducing a new professional development series: The Career Exploration Panels. This is a great way to learn about careers for PhDs outside of traditional academia. The panel features Katie Jensen, PhD, JD (Intellectual Property Associate at Mintz), Lauren Zasadil, PhD (Cell Therapies Project Lead at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute), and Kristin Riching, PhD (Senior Scientist and Group Leader at Promega). Check out their flyer here and register here.
Fireside chat with EMBSI (ExxonMobil) - ProPhound
Wednesday, Jan 25th, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM CT | Virtual
ExxonMobil, one of the world's largest publicly traded international oil and gas companies, is making a significant investment in sustainability research and initiatives. Come meet with scientists from ExxonMobil Biomedical Science Inc. (EMBSI) who are working on solving problems in sustainability each and every day! On January 25, 2023, join EMBSI scientists Gary Minsavage, Maria Korre, Chris Prosser, and Miriam Leon Paument, in a candid discussion about their career journeys, their work and contributions in sustainability, and their experiences at EMBSI and learn how you too can make a difference. RSVP here.
Lunch with a Founder Series - by StartingBlock Madison
Tuesday, Feb 2nd, 12 PM - 1 PM CT | StartingBlock Madison, 821 E Washington Avenue, Madison WI (2nd Floor, Digital Den)
StartingBlock Madison is hosting an upcoming Lunch with their Founder series. They welcome our members to the free February event with Nic Mink, CEO of Seven Acres Dairy Farm and co-Founder of Sitka Salmon Shares. Lunch is included. RSVP here.
Meaningful careers for PhDs at ExxonMobil - ProPhound
Wednesday, Feb 8th, 8:30 AM - 10 AM CT | Virtual
On February 8, 2023, come meet with ExxonMobil Biomedical Science Inc. (EMBSI) scientists Ben Jaffe, Chris Prosser, Craig Davis, Maria Korre, Laura Maurer, and Aaron Redman, and get an inside look into career opportunities at EMBSI and how you can join them in making a difference. Learn about the experiences and expertise they are seeking, what their hiring process looks like, and ask your questions about the company, their sustainability strategy, the team culture, and the impact they hope to make on the world's energy industry. RSVP here.
Consulting-related Events
Spring Consulting Workshop Series
Saturdays @ 10 AM | Room 1105 of Rennebohm Hall: 777 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53705
This workshop series is for WiSolve members who are preparing to interview for consulting roles in 2023. In this spring series, we will demonstrate case interview frameworks and best practices to ensure you are prepared and confident to walk into the interview room and secure an offer. These workshops are predominantly geared towards generalist firms, due to earlier application timelines, though much of the material can easily also be applied to boutique/specialist firms.Check out our flyer here and Register here.
Agenda
Week 1 (Jan 21st) - Profitability Framework
Week 2 (Jan 28th) - Pricing Framework
Week 3 (Feb 4th) - Market Entry Framework
Week 4 (Feb 11th) - M&A Framework
Academia to Consulting - Mckinsey & Company
Friday, Jan 27th, 11: 30 AM - 12:30 PM CT | Virtual
What is it like to join a global consulting firm if you have a background in academia? Come hear from McKinsey consultants with advanced professional degrees (APD) about their journeys! McKinsey values consultants with PhDs and other graduate-level degrees - they have fantastic research skills, specific domain knowledge, and ways of thinking that are important to our firm and our clients. Register here.
BCG Information Sessions for Advanced Degree Candidates (ADCs)
Option 1: Tuesday, Jan 31st, 6 PM CT | Virtual Option 2: Tuesday, Feb 7th, 6 PM CT | Virtual
Join the information sessions to learn more about why ADCs think BCG is a great place to work and find out more about our recruiting process for our upcoming application deadline for Bridge to BCG. There are two options and you only need to join one!
APD Resume Workshop - McKinsey & Company
Tuesday, Feb 7th, 5 PM - 6 PM CT | Virtual
Join us to discuss tips and advice for creating an effective resume. Get your questions answered about our full-time opportunities at McKinsey in 2023, the recruiting timeline, and more. Our format will be informal, so please feel free to dress comfortably and bring a snack or lunch. We also encourage you to attend with video so we can see your faces! Register here.
APD Recruiter Office Hour - McKinsey & Company
Friday, Feb 10th, 11 AM - 12 PM CT | Virtual
This will be an informal 60-minute session where you can join to ask any general questions. This session is open to those currently pursuing advance professional degrees (PhDs, MDs JDs and Masters). It is optional and you can join and drop the session at any given time. Register here.
APD Resume and Application Tips & Tricks - McKinsey & Company
Thursday, Feb 23rd, 11 AM - 12 PM CT | Virtual
Come get advice on how to build your resume for a consulting position. Wondering how to think about location choices on your application? Confused on how much information to share from your research on your CV? Spending time trying to fit your background onto a one-page format? Register here.
Bridge to BCG Consulting Workshop
Application Deadline: Tuesday, Feb 28th
Bridge to BCG is an immersive workshop designed to help you test-drive the BCG case team experience. As a Bridge to BCG participant you will: think strategically while solving a case in a realistic BCG case team simulation, team with Bridge participants and consultants to understand the why and how behind case work, network and connect with BCG consulting staff and your fellow Bridge participants, get to know our culture and learn about life as a consultant, and you will be granted a first round interview with BCG. Check out more information here.
Insights Program - Mckinsey & Company
Application Deadline: Tuesday, Feb 28th
In-person workshop consisting of immersive exercises and learning that will give you an inside's look into an exciting and rewarding career at McKinsey. PhDs and postdocs in STEM or healthcare-related disciplines who plan to complete their program in 2024, medical students, interns, residents, and fellows who plan to complete their program in 2024, and non-MBA Master's students who have an MD and plan to complete their program in 2024. Check out more information here.
ADvantage Program - Bain & Company
Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 1st, 11:59 PM PST
ADvantage is a week-long, paid program designed specifically for advanced degree candidates that are seeking an immersion into life at Bain and exposure to a career in consulting. The program includes a full day of training followed by 4 days staffed to a real Bain case team. ADvantage participants will join a case team, manage their own workstream with the support of a consultant mentor, and enjoy a variety of social activities to meet the members of our teams and experience our rich and unique culture. Candidates that are selected to participate in our program will also receive early consideration and interviews for our full-time consultant positions. Apply here.
Job Postings
Research Operations, Management & Strategy Fellowship
Fellowship Application Deadline: Sunday, Feb 19th
The Research Operations, Management & Strategy (ROMS) Fellowship is a two-year, paid, full-time position at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, MI. The fellowship is a type of "alternative" postdoctoral experience, designed to transition biomedical Ph.D. graduates and postdoctoral trainees from the research bench to careers in research operations and administration through a series of unit rotations, hands-on learning experiences, and direct mentorship from leaders in the field. Find more information here, and apply here.
Innoven Open Positions
Mary Dixon is the sole owner of Innovenn and is passionate and driven toward collaboration and innovation and helping clients envision new ways to meet patient need. Innovenn provides consulting services to large and small companies for drug and medical device development. We have a core team of direct hire employees currently 16 and a database of 145 consultants across the US who we draw from depending on our current project needs. The number of active consultants can range from 5 to 15 or more depending on need. Improvita is a HF testing company that Mary Dixon also owns, and the two companies work together as needed depending on project scope. Find out their job postings here, and learn more about the company here.
Contracts Manager at the University of Minnesota Office of Technology Commercialization
The Contracts Manager is responsible for the timely and efficient completion of agreements for which Technology Commercialization has responsibility. This includes drafting, negotiating, reviewing agreements, and administering execution of agreements. These agreements include Material Transfer Agreements (MTA), Human Derived Material Transfer Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA), Plant Material Testing Agreements (PMTA), IP Waivers, and other agreements as needed. Apply here.
Resources
H1B Visa For International Students: Tips & Strategies
Wednesday, Feb 1st @ 12pm CT | Virtual
Ms. Ancy Varghese, a senior U.S. Immigration Lawyer with 15+ years in practicing immigration law, will provide practical solutions, suggestions, and typical case scenarios for securing H-1B visas successfully. Reserve your spot.
Attendees will walk away with an enhanced understanding of:
1. H1B Pre-Registration For 2023: All You Need To Know
2. CPT, OPT, STEM Extension: Does It Make A Difference For H-1B Cap Filing?
3. H-1B “Cap Gap”: What Is It And How To Bridge The Cap Gap?
4. No Degree Certificate: Can You Still File H-1B Petition?
5. Does Your US Master’s Degree Qualify For The Master’s Cap?
6. Change Of Status OR Consular Process: Which Is Better?
7. OPT STEM Extension: Is It Necessary If The H-1B Petition Is Selected?
8. Travel Restrictions While The H-1B Petition Is Pending
9. New Unlawful Presence Rule: What You Must Keep In Mind
10. Next Steps After H-1B Petition Approval
11. Typical Case Scenarios
PLUS: Q&A with the attorney