From: High Tech Association
Date: November 8, 2015
Subject: HTA Newsletter: Bay Area Tech Trek & Product Manager Training


HTA Tshirts!

HTA Tshirts have arrived! The team will be distributing tshirts to first and second years who have reserved their shirts. 
Where: JKP Lobby
When:
12:30-1:30PM this Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
5:00 - 6:00PM this Monday and Tuesday

Come swing by and meet someone from the HTA Board to grab yours!
 

 
Hey HTA-ers!
 
We hope those who were able to attend the Strategy Institute and Riot Game Day on the Job had a great experience. As we wrap up the year we’ll be keeping you all updated on the tech trek as well as start off our Product Management training program. For those interested in getting additional preparation for PM interviews, we encourage you to attend the kickoff meeting this Tuesday.

IN THE NEWS

  • Activision bought King Games, makers of Candy Crush, for $5.6B. 
  • Facebook has shipped a new update to its iOS app which will let users post 30 second previews of songs posted on their feeds. Hoping to have users stay within the facebook app (and never, ever leave), the feature will allow users to listen to music even if they don’t have Spotify or Apple Music installed. 

Product Management Training Kickoff Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 10

HTA will be hosting a series of Product Management interview prep sessions.  Each session will focus on a specific segment of the interview process.  They will include but are not limited to behavioral, case, product, and financial/pricing questions around product management.  If interested, please come to the first meeting of the series on Tuesday Nov 10th, at JKP 210, from 12:30-1:50pm where we will discuss in further detail what to expect and the timeline of this series. Please register to the event here on the Campus Groups!

Where: JKP 210
When: Tuesday, November 10th, 12:30-1:50PM

Deadline to sign up for Bay Area Tech Trek is Friday, Nov. 13

We are so excited to announce the Bay Area Tech Trek which will take place 1/4/16 - 1/8/16! We have confirmed companies such as Google, EA, Sandisk, Zynga, and more!

If you are interested in the Tech Trek, please note the following:
  • Submit a $100 personal check deposit to CRC (3rd Floor JKP) by Friday, November 13th, 5:00PM. This check will only be cashed if you are late or absent to the company visits.
  • Register on the Campus Groups by Friday, November 13th, 5:00PM.

  • Attend the mandatory Tech Trek Prep Session. First week of December (Time and location TBD)

  • Make sure that your approved resume is uploaded to MCSO by Monday, November 30th.

  • Bid for companies that you would like to visit. More details to follow on the bidding process.

Please make sure that you do NOT miss the deadlines noted above. No exception on late submissions!

 

Sign up for Amazon Studios DOJ!

Amazon Studios is hosting USC Marshall MBA students for a Day on the Job on November 17, 2015 at 6:00PM. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the company and meet executives. Both first and second years are encouraged to apply to this DOJ.
There are a limited number of spots for this DOJ and students will selected based on their applications. To apply, please send a paragraph answering the below question to Gargi Gupta at gargi.gupta.2016@marshall.usc.edu by Wednesday, November 11, 5:00PM.

Question: Briefly explain Amazon Studio's business model in comparison to Netflix and Hulu. Also, in your opinion what are the hurdles Amazon Studio's will face in growing its market share over the next 5 years?

Please note, you do not need to apply twice if you are also applying through BEA.

Internship Opportunities

Business Development Intern at Josh.AI
Position is a business development intern who will be working directly with both the CEO and the Head of Business Development. Functions will include performing industry analysis as well as consumer market research, and using those findings to work with management to set the company strategy. Beyond pure business development, intern will also have the opportunity to help with marketing and PR, including helping to form the company brand and manage social media growth.
Intern must be self-motivated, energetic, and comfortable attending networking / social events. Ability to perform statistical analysis is helpful, and a background in tech is preferred but not required. This position could lead to full-time employment. Start date is ASAP.

Apply to: Nader Dajani at nader@jstar.ai

West Monroe Partners LA Happy Hour is Wednesday, Nov. 18th 

The class of 2016 members of HTA (2nd-year FTMBAs and 3rd-year PM.MBAs) are invited to a Networking Happy Hour event that West Monroe Partners is hosting on November 18th in their DTLA office.   
 
West Monroe Partners is a business and technology consulting firm, and they are looking to grow our Digital Strategy team! Read more about the work they do here. 
 
The event is targeted to the consulting community in LA, and will be a great networking opportunity for the students to meet with WMP as well as other local firms. WMP was recently named one of Fortune’s “Great Places to Work” and Consulting Magazine’s Top 3 “Best Firms to Work For”!

Please register the even here – this event is free, but space is limited. If you have any questions about the event please contact the West Monroe Partners at aschoolderman@westmonroepartners.com.

Upcoming Company Presentations

In the following weeks, USC Marshall Career Center will host many companies from technology industry. These presentations are a great way to learn about the recruitment processes of the companies in the tech space and network with tech professionals. Please sign up to them via CRC’s MSCO platform.

Technology Companies:
  • Meet Hulu! - 11/9, 5:30PM
  • VMWare Company Presentation - 12/3, 12:30PM
  • VMvare Coffee Chats - 12/3, 2:30 - 4:30PM (A casual event for students to talk directly with VMware employees!) 

Cheers,
HTA Board