Networking with Gazelles

November 20, 2008, 10 AM to 1 PM

Ground Level, 1132 Bishop Street, Honolulu, HI 96813

Hawaii website: http://www.gewhawaii.org/

Global website: http://www.unleashingideas.org/

Meet the “gazelles” or fast growing firms, and explore job opportunities with these entrepreneurial companies representing a wide range of industries, from Web 2.0 to cleantech, medical devices, and biotech. There will be a Treasure Hunt and door prizes will be given away throughout the event.

Students from all the universities and colleges are invited. Gazelles have the opportunity for you to meet prospective talent to join their companies. Equally important is the opportunity for students to meet and know an exciting group of gazelles that create jobs, and contribute to a country’s level of innovation and economic growth. An excellent way to create networks for both companies and students!

Two mini seminars of 45 minutes long will be offered:

•  “Career Skills for Thriving in High Growth Entrepreneurial Firms” by Mr. Russel Cheng of Oceanit.
•  “Inspiring Innovation at IBM” by Steven Sakaka of IBM Hawaii.
• Organizing Partner: HPU Career Services Center.

Companies featured in:

• Pacific Business News The List and Hawaii’s Fastest 50
• Enterprise Honolulu 
• Hawaii Business Magazine
• High Technology Development Corporation (HTDC)

Target number of companies to take part: About 20-25

Contact Persons:

About Career Services Center

Career development and preparation is an integral part of Hawai'i Pacific University's mission statement. Great pride is taken to provide a wide array of career services to meet the needs of all students and graduates. The hope is to arm students with the career knowledge and job skills necessary to obtain a variety of career opportunities locally, nationally, and internationally. Career Services Center (CSC) provides the following to students:

Career Counseling

Job Preparation

• Students can meet with a career counselor to discuss and prepare for the job search.
• Workshops are also provided on topics including cover letter and résumé writing, interview preparation, and job search techniques.

Job Search Assistance

• A Job Search Registry system is available for students actively seeking employment or intending to seek employment.
• Internet access is available to search for company information and opportunities worldwide.

Employment Listing

• Weekly Job Bulletin lists part-time, full-time, internship, and volunteer opportunities. The job bulletin is available around campus and on the CSC Web pages.
• A Special Events Calendar highlights recruitment activities such as résumé submittal deadlines for various career opportunities, on-campus interviews, career seminars/workshops, career conferences/fairs outside of HPU, and on-campus focusedcareer fairs.

Cooperative Education and Internships

This is a structured educational experience combining classroom learning with productive work experience in a field related to a student's academic or career goals. Co-op or internship is a partnership among students, educational institutions, and employers, with specified responsibilities for each party.

Career Opportunities Referrals

• Students approaching graduation can prepare for career opportunities in their fields of study. Assistance is provided to alumni, graduate, and undergraduate students to secure professional employment upon graduation and beyond.