Business Week 2008 - March 24-27

Members of our various Advisory Councils, our corporate partners, and recruiters consistently tell us that students entering the work force must have "soft skills" that complement all they are mastering through coursework.  Companies need interns and new hires who:

• Can interact confidently in a variety of business settings
• Know how to make introductions, listen effectively and contribute to professional conversations
• Appreciate the need to look comfortable in business attire appropriate for a particular company's culture
• Can "hit the ground running" by making a smooth transition from college to the professional world

Illinois State graduates are very well-prepared academically.  We are equally committed to helping students develop professional interaction skills that truly differentiate them from other candidates competing for the same positions. The different events that comprise Business Week 2008 are designed specifically to build these competencies and truly capture the spirit of Educating Illinois.

How strongly do companies feel about the opportunities Business Week provides? Very strongly. The College is grateful for the support provided by the following Business Week 2008 corporate sponsors:

• State Farm
• Archer Daniels Midland Company
• Country Insurance and Financial Services
• OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
• Afni
• Allstate
• Caterpillar Inc.
• Clifton Gunderson
• David Vaughan Investments Inc.
• Farnsworth Group
• GROWMARK
• John Deere
• McDonalds
• National City Bank
• Nicor Gas
• Sikich
• US Bank
• Widmer Interiors

Learn all the specifics…Business Week 2008 Brochure