Vol: 1 Issue : 5 September 26, 2010

Ahead of the Game is a Success

“We believe in developing you as a professional,

and growing together as one family”

Accounting and Business Expo Tip of the Week

During last Friday’s Ahead of the Game,
members had the opportunity of speaking
- End your conversations on a high note. Even if
to the main recruiters at over 30 companies it means you end the conversation early - it’s better
and firms. Attendants were able to expand than too late.
their networks as well as increase their
social skills. The event placed students in a -Ali Vayani
favorable position due to interviews com-
ing up a few days later during October.
What’s Happening This Week?
- Proctor & Gamble
- Grant Thornton

Guest Speakers: Proctor & Gable

Joining us this Friday, will be Proctor & Gamble, if you haven’t heard about them, you
might recall some of their products, Cover Girl, Gillette, Braun, Herbal Essence, etc.
To learn more about their recruitement style and to find out more about the careers
available, you can visit: http://www.experiencepg.com

To find out more about the company and its products you may visite thier site at:
http://www.pg.com

Firm Presentation: Grant Thorntion

“What does the Grant Thornton Experience mean for you? In a word: Opportunity.
As a diverse organization with a growing list of esteemed clients, Grant Thornton offers
you a broad range of opportunities to find the right fit.”

Find out more about Internships, Recruitement, an associates first year, as well as your
future career development this Friday, as well as online at: http://www.grantthornton.com

Grant Thornton at Ahead of the Game

Last Week
- Ahead of the Game was a Success
- Members had a great time at Game Night
Ahead of the Game
ALPFA & Beta Alpha Psi host first ever Accounting & Business Expo for stu-
dents, September 24, 2010. As a combination of Business Industry Night and
Firms Night, over 30 companies and firms were in attendance. Members from
both organizations as well as students from the college of business were able to
attend.

The event began at 4:00pm and consisted of two sessions, having a total of 300 stu-
dents in attendance. Each session began with students signing in and picking up
their name tags, they were then accompanied to the main entrance of the Graham
Center Ballrooms. Towards the end of each session, there was a call back period in
which recruiters could bring back select individuals to find out more about them,
as well as invite them to meet the rest of the staff which was there.

The companies and firms in attendance were extremely happy with the outcome of
the event and said that we could expect them here again next time.

Game Night
Once the busy night ended, ALPFA members were able to relax and
have some fun at Game Night. Over 30 members played numerous
games and had lots to eat and drink.
Upcoming Events & Recommendations
General Meeting & Guest Speakers: Proctor & Gable
Friday, October 1, 2010
6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m.
Location: CBC 233 (College of Business Complex at FIU)
For More Information Proctor & Gamble, please visit: http://www.pg.com

Firm Presentation: Grant Thorntion

Friday, October 1, 2010
7:00p.m. - 10:00p.m.
Location: GC BALLROOMS

Grant Thornton will be having a surprise presentation and have asked we meet at GC
Ballrooms. Dress Code: Business Professional
We will be leaving CBC 151 after the Proctor & Gamble
For More Information Grant Thornton, please visit: http://www.grantthornton.com

More Events: Other Events:

September 30th - CSO Meet & Greet

- 5:00pm - 8:00pm (Chili’s Too - GC)

- Maximum 4 members. Please RSVP: cpena015@fiu.edu

- Lecture - The Arguments for Veganis. By Gary Yourofsky

- 6:40pm - 7:40pm (PC 310)

- Social - Grad Skeller

For Times & Locations Visit: - 8:00pm (Chili’s Too - GC)

http://alpfafiu.org/calendar October 1st - Leadership/Professional Development -Utilizing your Advisor

- 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm GC (Panther Suite-GC 3rd Floor)

- FIU Spirit - SPC Friday Night Movies - Toy Story

Special Happy Birthday to :
Fernanda DeKnegt
&
Maryia Shkaradzenak
- 5:00pm - 9:00pm (GC 140)
October 2nd - American Cancer Society’s: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
- 9:00am (Bayfront Park)
?For more events & opportunities, check out the following two pages with workshops
and special events from Career Services. *Eligible for Points

Need updates on events? Need to contact a fellow member for assistance? If you would like to write for the news-
Look no further and get connected through www.alpfafiu.org If you have letter or write your ALPFA Story,
please email us at:
not registered, the link can be found on the bottom right of the website.
juliang@gmx.com
Check out Albums, Blogs, Events, and more.
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