The NSU SIFE Team is preparing for next year, and is seeking to recruit new members to attend regional SIFE competition to be held in Dallas on Tuesday, March 30th. The team is going as observers so new members can get a sense of what SIFE is all about. If you think you might be interested in being a part of the team next year, contact Bob Jones (College of Business) or Traci LaBom-Norris (Counseling and Career Services) for more information.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING ON THE SIFE TEAM?
- You get opportunities to practice using the skills you learned in the classroom to address real world problems.
- You develop your teamwork and leadership skills by working with an organization that is known and respected by major U.S. corporations.
- You get business-related experience that you can list on your resume.
- JOBS! You get to attend the Career Faire at SIFE competition and talk with human resource executives from SIFE donor companies. This is a great opportunity to network with business leaders.
- You get to make friendships that can last a lifetime.
VIDEOS
- See the student perspective on SIFE
- See why businesses participate in SIFE
- Watch the video I showed in class about SIFE competition
WHY CONSIDER GOING TO COMPETITION?
- You can talk with donor companies (bring copies of your resume).
- You get to attend presentations by other SIFE teams where you learn about projects that other teams have designed and executed.
- You get an opportunity to get to know other SIFE Team members.
WHAT WILL IT COST?
The exact cost will depend on how many people go (we’re hoping for 12). It will probably be at least $20 but no more than $30 per person. This money will be used to cover the cost of hotel rooms, parking at the conference, and gas reimbursement to people who drive.
WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING?
- Professional business dress.
- Resumes (optional)
- Money for anything you want to buy (lunch Tuesday is provided by SIFE at no charge)
WHERE WILL WE BE STAYING?
We have reservations at the Fairfield Inn and Suites Dallas Market Center . Competition will be at the Hilton Anatole, less than 1 mile away.
WHEN ARE WE LEAVING AND RETURNING?
The team will be leaving from the parking lot in front of Russell Hall Monday afternoon (April 29th), probably around 3 pm but there’s some flexibility here.
We will observe competing teams, and visit the career faire, between 9:00 and 3:30 PM. We should be back by 7 or 8 PM Tuesday night.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO NOW IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT GOING?
Contact Bob Jones as soon as possible. Russell room 230. 357-4581. Also, let us know if you would be willing to drive your car. Anyone who drives will be reimbursed for the cost of the gas used to and from Dallas.
Register at the national SIFE web site
DEADLINE:
We will need a check for the required amount by noon, Monday the 22nd.
MISCELLANEOUS
Meetings in the fall will be on Mondays at 12:00. Remember to leave this time slot open when you schedule your fall classes.
