PSU HRMA Weekly News (11/27/2012)

Welcome to the weekly PSU HRMA blog.  We provide weekly updates on current PSU HRMA related events!



Weekly Meetings

Please join us this Thursday, November 29, 2012 for our last weekly meeting of the term!
Location: SBA 140
Time: 4:15pm - 5:30pm
This will be our last meeting of the term so we hope to see you all there!



December PHRMA Luncheon *Volunteers Needed*

When: Wednesday, December 12, 2012.  10:45am - 1:00pm
Where:  DoubleTree Hotel, Lloyd Center, 1000 NE Multnomah Portland, OR 97232

This is a great opportunity to become involved with the PSU HRMA student chapter!  This volunteer opportunity will also allow you to interact with other HR like minded professionals in the Portland area!  Lunch will be provided as well!
If you are interested in volunteering please send your email to alex.busch@comcast.net with the subject line December PHRMA Luncheon.



Blog updated by:  Brandon Merrill, VP of Internal Relations - PSU HRMA

PSU HRMA Weekly News (11/6/2012)

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Speaker Meeting Recap

Christina York from Marsh USA. Inc.


Key takeaways from the meeting;

Personal Branding:

As you meet people you begin to build your personal brand image.
Brand:  how you are perceived when your name comes up.
Dress for the job you want.
Email and voicemail should be professional.
Speak up at meetings/classes with thoughtful input.

Resume Essentials:

Crisp verbs, not paragraphs.
Bullet points (easy to read)
Purpose of resume is to impress a recruiter and spark a conversation.
Spelling is critical.
Have personal info current.
Include GPA (above 3.0 is rule of thumb), leadership roles and extra curricular work (volunteering) and extra skills (bilingual, CPR, computer skills, etc..)
Make sure references can quantify your experience.
Limit to one page.

Career Services:

Take advantage!!!
Preparation is key!
Mock interviews, resume and cover letter reviews equally important.
Visit PSU career services website: Becky Einhoff is SBA career advisor.

Elevator Pitch:

Sell yourself in 30 seconds.
Items to include, Education, Credentials, Accomplishments, Interests.
Elevator pitch gives employers something to resonate with.
Make a personal business card for networking purposes.  Puts you a step further ahead of what everyone else is doing.

Networking:

Very important.
Helps develop your personal brand.
Push yourself outside your comport zone.
Always send follow up thank you notes.
Keep in touch with your contacts.



November Luncheon *Volunteers Needed

When:  Thursday, November 15th, 2012 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Where:  DoubleTree Hotel, Lloyd Center, 1000 NE Multnomah Portland, OR 97232
This is a great opportunity to become involved within PSU HRMA.  This volunteer opportunity will allow you to interact with other HR like minded professionals.
Lunch/Dinner is included.
*Volunteers are required to be members of PSU HRMA.
If you are interested in volunteering please send your email to alex.busch@comcast.net with subject line November PHRMA Luncheon.



Blog updated by: Brandon Merrill, VP of Internal Relations - PSU HRMA


PSU HRMA Weekly News (10/30/2012)

Welcome to the weekly PSU HRMA blog. We provide weekly updates on current PSU HRMA related events!


Speaker Meeting

Christina York from Marsh USA. Inc.
November 1st, 2012  SBA 140  4:15pm - 5:15pm
All majors encouraged to attend! Refreshments provided.
 
Christina York is the Vice President of US HR Operations for Marsh USA. Inc, the world's leading insurance broker and risk advisor. Over the course of her 15 years at Marsh she has also served as a Regional HR Business Partner supporting various businesses and geographies. She has an MBA and is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources. Christina is the 2012 President of the Portland Human Resource Management Association and has held several positions on the board. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two children and family dog
Christina will be presenting on the benefits of PHRMA as well as being the inguinal speaker of HRMA’s Career Success Series. Christina will be presenting on the various tools used in personal branding.

PHRMA November Luncheon *Volunteers Needed

When:  Thursday, November 15th, 2012 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Where:  DoubleTree hotel, Lloyd Center 1000 NE Multnomah Portland, OR 97232
This is a great opportunity to become involved within PSU HRMA.  This volunteer opportunity will allow you to interact with other HR like minded professionals.  Lunch/Dinner is included.
*Volunteers are required to be members of PSU HRMA.
If you are interested in volunteering e-mail alex.busch@comcast.net with the subject line November PHRMA Luncheon.



Blog updated by: Brandon Merrill, VP of Internal Relations - PSU HRMA psuhrma@gmail.com.

 
 

PSU HRMA Business Meeting October 25 (10/23/2012)

This Thursday, October 25, we will be holding elections for the remaining officer positions in HRMA as well as discussing other important business. As members of HRMA you help decide the direction the organization goes. As such, we strongly encourage participation in this week’s meeting. Bellow please read the agenda for the upcoming meeting.



Agneda for October 25, 2012 Business Meeting

 
1. Come to order (4:15 PM)

2. A brief presentation by Chris Kachic on Robert’s Rules of Order. (4:15-4:25)

· It is important that we follow these rules for the elections.

3. Introductions of the candidates: (4:25-4:31)




· Members may nominate others from the floor.

 
4. Elect officers following Robert’s Rules of Order. (4:31-4:46)

5. Vote on updates to HRMA Constitution (4:46-4:56)

6. Introduction on Casino Nigh by Alexandra Busch (4:56-5:11)

7. Other business / Form Casino Night Organizing Committee (with Alexandra) (5:15-5:30)

8. Adjourn (5:30 PM)



Updated by Christopher M. Kachic, President HRMA

PSU HRMA Weekly News (10/15/2012)

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PSU HRMA Speaker Meeting:

Kelly Stivers from Costco Wholesale
Thursday, October 18th 4:15pm - 5:15pm SBA 140
Open to all majors. Refreshments provided.


PHRMA October Luncheon *Volunteers Needed

Wednesday, October 17th, 2012 10:15am - 1:00pm with a working lunch DoubleTree Hotel, Lloyd Center 1000 NE Multnomah Portland, OR 97232
This is a great way to become involved within PSU HRMA. By volunteering, you will have the opportunity to interact with HR Professionals. Lunch is also included.
*Volunteers are required to be members of PSU HRMA.
If you are interested in volunteering e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com with the subject line October PHRMA Luncheon.


Planning your schedule for Fall Term?

PSU HRMA Speaker Meeting time(Fall Term)
Thursdays 4:15pm - 5:15pm SBA 140


Interested in Joining PSU HRMA and SHRM?

Please e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com for more information.


HRMA Speaker Meeting Last Week

Thank you to Francisco Marquez from Reser's Fine Foods.  We always enjoy having them come and talk with us about their experiences.
Thank you to all the members and potential members who attended this event. We hope you learned some interesting information in a practical sense outside of the PSU environment.
Thanks!

REMINDER: Open Officer Positions
PSU HRMA has open officer positions we are looking to fill ASAP!
Open positions are:
VP of Internal Relations
VP of Publicity
Secretary
Merit Award Coordinator
If you are interested in becoming a member of our leadership team, please email psuhrma@gmail.com
You can find brief job descriptions on our website http://hrma.pdx.edu/index.html and click on the blue banner.



Blog updated by: Heather Miller, VP of Recruiting - PSU HRMA psuhrma@gmail.com

PSU HRMA Weekly News (10/5/2012)



PSU HRMA Speaker Meeting:

 

Francisco Marquez from Reser's Fine Foods Thursday, October 11th 4:15pm - 5:15pm SBA 140

Open to all majors. Refreshments provided.


 

PHRMA October Luncheon


Volunteers Needed Wednesday, October 17th, 2012 10:15am - 1:00pm with a working lunch DoubleTree Hotel, Lloyd Center 1000 NE Multnomah Portland, OR 97232 This is a great way to become involved within PSU HRMA. By volunteering, you will have the opportunity to interact with HR Professionals. Lunch is also included. *Volunteers are required to be members of PSU HRMA.

If you are interested in volunteering e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com with the subject line October PHRMA Luncheon.


 

Planning your schedule for Fall Term?

PSU HRMA Speaker Meeting time:
(Fall Term) Thursdays 4:15pm - 5:15pm SBA 140


 

Interested in Joining PSU HRMA and SHRM?


Please e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com for more information.


 

HRMA Kick-Off Meeting Last Week:


Thank you to all the members and potential members who attended this event. We hope you learned some information about us and we hope to learn more about you! REMINDER: Open Officer Positions PSU HRMA has open officer positions we are looking to fill ASAP!  Open positions are: VP of Internal Relations VP of Publicity Secretary Merit Award Coordinator If you are interested in becoming a member of our leadership team, please email psuhrma@gmail.com You can find brief job descriptions on our website http://hrma.pdx.edu/index.html and click on the blue banner.




Blog updated by: Heather Miller, VP of Recruiting - PSU HRMA psuhrma@gmail.com

We have a new, easier to read Application Form!

We have just updated our Application!  Check it out and let us know what you think.  We hope it will make joining easy, so you can enjoy the opportunitues HRMA can provided to you. 
See it on our website: http://www.hrma.pdx.edu/join.html
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Planning your schedule for Fall Term? PSU HRMA Speaker Meeting time (Fall Term) Thursdays 4:15pm - 5:15pm SBA 140 ____________________________________
Interested in Joining PSU HRMA and SHRM? Please e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com for more information.  _____________________________________
Blog updated by: Heather Miller, VP Recruiting - PSU HRMA psuhrma@gmail.com

PSU HRMA Weekly News (09/26/2012)

PSU HRMA Kick-Off Meeting  
 
Kick off Time!
 
The time has come and our kick-off meeting for Fall term 2012 is this coming Thursday, October 4th at 4:15 pm in the School of Business Administration Room 140.
 
 
For membership dues, please bring the following based on the combination desired: 

  • For just HRMA membership $20 Cash or check only
  • For SHRM and HRMA Membership please bring a check, cash or credit for $35 and cash or check for $15, respectively. (These must be separate payments.
We look forward to seeing you at our presentation where we will discuss the direction we are headed and a more in-depth description of what we are doing to help each of our members succeed in the journey from backpack to briefcase.
This is a great opportunity for potential members to see what Portland State University's Human Resource Management Association is all about. PSU HRMA is one of the longest running and most decorated HRMA chapters in the nation. Our student organization is committed to the development of our student's business acumen through informational and networking opportunities.
 
Various Activities Include:
 
- Weekly member meetings with professional speakers
- Resume workshops 
- Job shaddows
- Internships
- Volunteer opportunities
- Attendance at the national SHRM conference
 
**For more information, ATTEND THE KICK-OFF MEETING




Planning your schedule for Fall Term?
PSU HRMA Speaker Meeting time (Fall Term)
Thursdays 4:15pm - 5:15pm
SBA 140
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Interested in Joining PSU HRMA and SHRM? Please e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com for more information.
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Blog updated by: Heather Miller, VP Recruiting - PSU HRMA psuhrma@gmail.com



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Last Meeting of Spring Term 2012!

Join HRMA for a Business Meeting

When: Thursday May 31st, 2012
Where: SBA 140
Time: 4:15-5:15 

Main Topic: Casino Night
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Submit Your Résumé!
PSU HRMA Résumé Book - Deadline Extended to June 7th! 

Every spring, PSU HRMA members are given the opportunity to submit their résumé for inclusion in the PSU HRMA Résumé Book. This book will be posted on the College Relations page of the PHRMA website. This is a great opportunity to polish up your résumé and get noticed.
Résumé Book Submissions:
 - The deadline for Résumé Book submissions has been extended to Thursday, June 7th
-  Email résumés to Lindsey Corbin, VP of External Relations, at lindseyc@pdx.edu
-  Complete a Résumé Book Consent Form:
o    Forms can be dropped off during Thursday HRMA chapter meetings
-OR- in our mailbox on the 5th floor in SBA Faculty Services

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Be A Star-Join HRMA!
Interested in Joining PSU HRMA and SHRM? Please e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com for more information. Just a reminder that you do need to renew your memberships every year. PSU HRMA memberships are valid from September-June.
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Welcome to the weekly PSU HRMA blog. We provide weekly updates on current PSU HRMA related events! http://www.psuhrma.blogspot.com/ 
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 Last Guest Speaker Meeting of the Term!

Join us for the Recent Graduates Panel!
Talk with HRMA Alumni about life after college, the job search process, and how to make your personal journey "From Backpack to Briefcase" a success!

STUDENT PANEL Names:
Stephanie Gillett, Doug Mansfield, and Earl Meininger

When: Thursday May 24th, 2012
Where: SBA 140
Time: 4:15-5:15

Submit Your Résumé!
PSU HRMA Résumé Book

Every spring, PSU HRMA members are given the opportunity to submit their résumé for inclusion in the PSU HRMA Résumé Book. This book will be posted on the College Relations page of the PHRMA website. This is a great opportunity to polish up your résumé and get noticed.
Résumé Book Submissions:
 - Résumés are due by Thursday, May 24th
-  Email résumés to Lindsey Corbin, VP of External Relations, at 
lindseyc@pdx.edu
-  Complete a 
Résumé Book Consent Form:
* Forms can be dropped off during Thursday HRMA chapter meetings
-OR- in our mailbox on the 5th floor in SBA Faculty Services
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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY!

There are 3 internship opportunities at Seterus! - Send your resume now!
Seterus is a Residential Mortgage Servicing Company.  They have offices in Oregon and North Carolina.  Their website can be found at:  www.seterus.com.
Seterus will be accepting resumes between now and close of business on May 23, 2012 
For these 3 internships, resumes can be emailed directly to Lisa Robinson as the postings are not yet up on their recruiting site.  

Lisa Robinson
Managing Director, Human Resources
Seterus, Inc.
14523 SW Millikan Way, Suite 200
Beaverton, Oregon 97005
Ph:
(503) 686-7347
Lisa.Robinson@Seterus.com
These positions are also posted with the PSU Career Center, but Lisa is hoping to specifically tap into the network of students focused on HR related studies.
Important Information: 

1. The internship start date is June 18.  The end date in most cases will be August 30, but is negotiable if a student doesn’t start classes until mid September. 
2. These are paid internships ($15 - $18/hour).
3.This is a 40 hours/week position, but we can discuss on a case by case basis if an intern needs a day off or an afternoon off to take care of personal business, etc.  

Qualifications for Internships in HR and CMO:
-       Minimum of 3 years/Junior year completed toward Bachelors’ Degree
-       GPA of 3.0 or higher
-       Exceptional interpersonal skills
-       Strong organizational skills
1.     Intern A: Organization Change/Effectiveness
a.     Major - Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, or other degree program that focuses on competencies related to organization change management, organizational development and/or organizational effectiveness.
b.    Communications – Strong verbal and written communications skills.  Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; SharePoint desired but not required. 
c.     Project Skills – Ability to undertake assignments with a project discipline, including managing to a project plan/schedule or deliverables. 
d.    Assignment Focus – Will assist the team in conducting change impact assessments, change readiness assessments, drafting change plans, and project communications.  This individual may assist with analysis of data for presentations to our managing directors, and presenting as appropriate.  Will help with other aspects of internal communications including FAQ documents, and leadership, intra-departmental, and inter-departmental communications. An intern with more advanced skills may be assigned more advanced organization change management activities, and/or activities as outlined for the Intern #2 role below.   
2.     Intern B: Employee Engagement / Employee Survey Process
a.     Major - Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, or other degree program that focuses on competencies related to organization change management, organizational development and/or organizational effectiveness.  Alternatively, a major in an analytical discipline (e.g. operations research). 
b.    Communications – Strong verbal and written communications skills.  Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; SharePoint desired but not required.
c.     Data Analysis – Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint, including ability to analyze a large raw output file to summarize large numbers and categories of survey responses, and organized into a comprehensive executive summary document in PowerPoint.  Includes ability to interpret the results, compare to target/benchmark results, and derive logical action recommendations to address employee satisfaction/engagement, pulse and values findings. 
d.    Assignment Focus – Will compile, analyze, and summarize August 2012 (anonymous) employee survey results to be presented to executive management by the Change Management Office (CMO) leadership.  Will assist the CMO in other employee engagement deliverables, including optimizing enterprise employee recognition programs, writing content for monthly culture plan “brown bag” series topics, and working with the CMO team to develop and execute strategies and actions targeted to increase employee engagement.  May work on organizational design and transition management efforts, as well as other joint organizational development efforts by the CMO and the Seterus Learning and Development team. May cross over into some of the assignment activities for the Intern #1 role above.  
3.        Intern C:  Human Resources / Learning and Development
a. Major – Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, or other degree program that focuses on competencies related to HR and Training.  
b.  Communications - Strong verbal and written communications skills.  Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; SharePoint desired but not required.  Must be able to maintain confidentiality and have a high degree of integrity. 
c. Assignment Focus -   Will partner with the Organizational Development team to help design and deliver programs such as a Mentorship Program and enhancing our New Hire processes.  May assist the Training department with curriculum development and delivery.  Will spend some time assisting with our Campus Recruiting initiatives.    
PSU HRMA highly encourages you to submit your resumes as soon as possible to Lisa. Not only are internships difficult to attain, but paid ones especially. An internship could give you the hands on experience you need before you graduate and enter the work force!

Be A Star-Join HRMA!
Interested in Joining PSU HRMA and SHRM? Please e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com for more information. Just a reminder that you do need to renew your memberships every year. PSU HRMA memberships are valid from September-June.
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 Don't forget: You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn!!! /psu_hrma http://www.facebook.com/ look up PSU HRMA http://www.linkedin.com/in/psuhrma Blog updated by: Nina Figini, VP Internal Relations - PSU HRMA psuhrma@gmail.com