Friday, March 9th, 2012
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Penn Plaza Pavilion, New York City

With over two decades as a pioneer recruitment firm in Asian American job placement, Asian Diversity, Inc., in partnership with the Northeast Consortium, will once again organize and host its yearly career fair. We invite you to join us for our 11th Annual Asian Diversity Career Expo held on March 9th, 2012. Our Consortium partner consists of the following schools which are dedicated to our formidable mission of bringing together top Asian American talent with premium employers seeking to recruit from that talent base.

• Boston University
• Pace University
• Dartmouth College
• Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
• New York University
• Stony Brook University
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

We are proud to present this wonderful opportunity to:

• Connect with Industry Experts, Recruiters, & Working Professionals
• Meet with representatives from Top Corporations, Government Agencies, & Non-Profit Organizations
• Launch your career with premium Job and Internship opportunities in the U.S. & Asia
• Take part in Company Informational & Professional Informational Sessions
• Receive 1-on-1 advice from Expert Trainers, Critical Interview & Resume Writing Tips

Participating industries include:

Advertising / Banking / Biotechnology / Energy / Engineering / Finance / Food & Beverage / Global Media / Government / Healthcare / Hospitality / Insurance / Legal / Marketing / Pharmaceuticals / Technology / Telecommunications

Who should attend:

All of the below individuals, regardless of racial or ethnic background, are encouraged to attend.
• Current students and recent university graduates – B.A./B.S., M.A., M.B.A., and Ph.D. graduates looking for employment within various industries in the U.S. and Asia
• Working Professionals interested in exploring additional career opportunities
• Individuals interested in Asian issues and working in Asia
• Individuals who wish to meet with recruiters, industry experts, and peers to expand their network

For registration:

• Pre-register here for complimentary admission ($10 at the door)
• Submit your resume to our online database and get pre-selected for on-site interviews.

For all inquiries:

If you have any questions regarding attendee matters, or sponsorship opportunities, please email us at expo@asianlife.com, or call 212.465.8777.

For tips on preparing for our Career Expo, be sure to check out our next newsletter!

The much anticipated Global MBA Leadership Conference & Exposition took place at the world-class Marina Bay Sands in Singapore January 11-13, 2012. The attendees consisted of MBA students, job seekers, working professionals, career services representatives, and recruiters, from over 10 countries and 5 continents. This inaugural event, organized by the National Association of Asian MBAs (NAAMBA) in partnership with the MBA Career Services Council (MBA CSC) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School as the Lead Academic Sponsor, was the first of its kind global conference to have been organized in Asia. For NAAMBA, this conference holds special importance and value as it officially marks NAAMBA’s expansion into Asia-Pacific Region.This expansion provides us with unique opportunities to continue to fulfill our mission of empowering and advancing Pan-Asian professionals globally.

Conference Overview

Day 1: The Pre-Conference Program took place on Wednesday, January 11 and featured a Company Visit hosted by Eli Lilly & Company. Open to students interested in pharmaceutical industry, the Company Visit included a presentation on Lilly’s background as well as information on the Leadership Development Program and Research & Development at Lilly. Participants also learned about career opportunities for MBAs at the company and had the opportunity to visit Lilly’s research facility, Lilly NUS Phase 1 Clinic.

Pre-Conference evening featured a Welcome Reception hosted by the MBA CSC with the objective of starting conversations about ways to work together to create opportunities for students and alumni in Asia and surrounding regions. 

Day 2: Thursday, January 12 kicked off with the Business Planning Meeting hosted by the MBA CSC to explore MBA CSC’s expansion into Asia, including an Asian region MBA CSC conference for career services and recruiting professionals. Some of the topics discussed included: MBA recruiting trends in Asia, career services best practices in Asia and MBA CSC’s upcoming conferences in Berlin and Seattle.

The Career Exposition featured conference exhibitors seeking Pan-Asian talent for various internship and career opportunities in Asia. Resume Critiquing Sessions provided job seekers with a chance to connect with high caliber resume coaches one-on-one to receive critical resume tips and advice on job search strategies. Johnson & Johnson hosted a Company Informational Session to discuss career opportunities at the company. Johnson & Johnson and Microsoft hosted MBA Recruiting Discussions for career services representatives. The day’s activities concluded with a Company Informational & Networking Session hosted by Lilly, featuring Lilly recruiters from Asian markets.

Day 3: The Leadership Conference on Friday, January 13 commenced with the Mentoring Breakfast which featured Mentors from across industries who engaged and networked with conference attendees, followed by a General Session titled ‘Asian Voices’ presented by CSW Associates Inc., a global leader on issues of diversity and inclusion. Professional Development Sessions featured topics such as: Global Leadership Re-Defined: Changing Face of a Global Leader, How to Attract & Retain Top Global Pan-Asian Talent and Landing Your Dream Job: Showcasing Your Value Proposition to Multinational Corporations (MNCs).  During the Leadership Luncheon, NAAMBA, MBA CSC and NUS Business School representatives spoke about the partnership they established in organizing this event and the value the partnership and the conference brings to their respective organizations. The Luncheon also featured an address by Varun Bhatia, Vice President, Human Resources Asia Pacific, Kraft Foods. The conference culminated on a positive note with the afternoon General Session on Diversity & Inclusion Landscape in Asia.

Looking Ahead  

With high level of interest from global companies and conference attendees, especially career services professionals, and with the momentum generated in Singapore through this event, we look forward to returning to Asia next year as this important continent becomes the center of gravity for MNCs and job seekers.

We thank our sponsors, exhibitors, partners, speakers, and volunteers for making the Global MBA Leadership Conference & Exposition a success.

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In early 2011, the National Association of Asian MBA’s (NAAMBA) Washington, DC regional was formed by co-presidents Ming Liu and Sanjay Rajpal, and directors Tim Gilday and Rameeth Hundle, to better engage members in the DC metro area. NAAMBA-DC has been reaching target members through its affiliation with prominent professional organizations and the top MBA programs in the DC area. NAAMBA-DC has leveraged the unique employment opportunities of the nation’s capital by engaging with corporate, federal and international organizations such as SiriusXM Radio, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), The Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation. Additionally, NAAMBA-DC has established a strong working relationship with the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI), including securing a direct greeting letter from President Barack Obama published for NAAMBA’s National Conference held in September 2011.

NAAMBA-DC is currently experiencing tremendous growth, having secured sponsorship from the CIA and SEC, and is working closely with several potential corporate partners to secure additional funding.The DC Regional office has an ambitious agenda planned for this year, which includes several professional development events, as well as expanding its presence and overall value to members.

The NAAMBA university chapters have been making marked progress, as well, with The George Washington University School of Business, Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business, and University of Maryland’s R.H. Smith Business School witnessing increases in memberships and ratifications of formal recognition.These teams will take part in their first tri-school event in February 2012, with many more cooperative and individual initiatives planned. 

NAAMBA-DC Regional is proud to support a mission of diversity and looks forward to providing an ever-growing impact with our members, local community and businesses. Find out more or join the mission at http://www.asianmba.org/washington-dc-regional-about-us!

Leadership Opportunities with an Impact

NAAMBA-DC is actively seeking motivated leaders to join its regional leadership team to help coordinate its growing communications and sponsorship activities. Emphasis is placed on leadership and motivation in this challenging non-profit environment which requires excellent communication and presentation skills, as well as time management skills.These positions are voluntary with significant opportunities to engage with leading recruiters and diversity representatives  in the corporate and government space throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area. 

NAAMBA-DC is committed to promoting diversity initiatives, connecting our members to new employment opportunities, and providing organizations access to a highly talented group of diverse professionals to assist in their talent acquisition efforts. An applicant’s ability to show commitment to the mission and goals of NAAMBA, the organization will be essential for a successful application to a regional leadership position.

If you are interested in applying for a NAAMBA-DC Regional leadership position please email washingtondc@asianmba.org to have an application sent to you. To learn more about NAAMBA-DC please visit our website at http://www.asianmba.org/washington-dc-regional-about-us.