Fall 2021 Recruitment Reception
Application deadlines are fast approaching for these exclusive recruiting events! Apply ASAP
Are you a student or recent graduate with a disability looking to connect with representatives of great companies? Join Lime Connect for their upcoming fall virtual recruitment event! Unlike any “career fair” you have seen, they have adopted the accessible Brazen platform to provide a personalized and seamless experience for attendees to video chat, text, and engage 1-on-1 with representatives from their partners BlackRock, Bloomberg, EY, Goldman Sachs, Google, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Microsoft, PwC, Sony and Unilever.
They are very pleased to create a unique and virtual space that’s “the next best thing to being in-person” for students, new grads, and professionals to launch, or accelerate their careers!
Reception for students/new grads seeking business, finance, consulting, and other non-technical roles
Date: Tuesday, September 14th, 2021
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM EST
Note: This event is intended for finance, consulting, business, marketing, and other non-tech roles.
Deadline to apply: Sunday, September 5th at midnight PST/3 am EST!
Reception for students/new grads seeking CS/STEM Roles
Date: Tuesday, September 23rd, 2021
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM EST
Note: This event is intended for CS/STEM Roles
Deadline to apply: September 12th at midnight PST/3 am EST!
Join or log in to the Lime Network to learn more and apply!
Not a student? Visit the Lime Connect website to view their full calendar of upcoming receptions!
Fall 2021 Foundations Program for Young Professionals with Disabilities
Apply by Sunday, September 5th!
Lime Connect is excited to launch the Fall 2021 application for The Foundations Program for Young Professionals with Disabilities. This program is designed to engage young professionals in the Lime Network who are seeking to set and achieve career goals and learn to network and nurture professional relationships. Each participant will be supported by Lime Connect’s Career Coach as well as a designated Mentor. The Foundations Program incorporates individual coaching sessions, group sessions and webinars focused on topics that include Disclosure, Accommodations, Strengths, and Leadership.
Eligibility Requirements for participants:
- A current working professional in the United States or Canada
- Employed in a professional setting
- 2-5 years of experience in your career
- A person with a (visible or invisible) disability
*Those who are selected for final consideration for this cohort will be contacted for a 10-minute interview call.
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to advance your career!
The deadline to apply is Sunday, September 5th at midnight PST
Join or log in to the Lime Network to apply!
The Lime Connect 2021 “In the Limelight” Video Contest
Now accepting submissions – enter to win a cash prize!
Whether it is as a student, intern, mid-level manager, or high-level executive, individuals with disabilities bring a unique perspective and diverse talents to the world, universities, and the workplace each and every day. The In the Limelight Video Contest aims to highlight that by showcasing how university students and professionals are rebranding disability through achievement.
Lime Connect is awarding over $20,000 in cash prizes to the top videos, courtesy of Lime Connect special advisor, Vint Cerf – Google’s Chief Internet Evangelist, “One of the Fathers of the Internet,” and the inspiration behind this annual contest!
Note: Round 1 includes a TEXT-ONLY submission. Selected semi-finalists will be notified to submit a final video.
The deadline to enter is Monday, September 6th at midnight PST!
Learn more about the video contest and enter to win!
Google invites you to these upcoming Careers on Air events!
9/9 Google Cloud Technical Residency Spotlight: Are you a graduating senior this year looking for full-time opportunities? Tune in as Googlers discuss how you can start your career as part of Google’s Cloud Technical Residency program. We’ll be providing information on the overall program, what project rotations entail, what the interview process looks like, and how to prepare. Googlers will be available in the chat to answer your questions live.
9/9 How we Hire: Tune in to learn more about Google’s hiring process, as they break down what they look for, and how you can best prepare for your next opportunity.
9/14 Day in the Life of a Google Intern: Join Google to hear from a panel of this summer’s Google interns as they give an inside look into their internship experience!
9/15 – STEP Internship Overview: The Student Training in Engineering Program (STEP) is a 12-week internship for first- and second-year undergraduate students with a passion for Computer Science. Join us to learn about the STEP Internship and how to approach the application/building your resume and how to prepare for interviews. Googlers will also be answering your questions live via chat.
10/1 – MBA Series: Curious about Google’s opportunities for MBA students? Watch and learn about Google’s values and top teams we hire for as we present a journey across our culture, diversity of experiences, impact, and ownership of projects, and growth within the company.
Join or log in to the Lime Network to register!
2021 Financial Products Analytics & Sales Bloomberg Externship: October 6-8
If you are a 2023 graduate looking for an amazing exploration into Bloomberg LP, as well as an opportunity to secure a 10-week internship for Summer 2022, take a look at Bloomberg’s 2021 Financial Products Analytics and Sales Externship being held on October 6-8th 2021.
This 3-day program will run virtually from October 6th-8th for both New York and San Francisco. Students will have the option to indicate which session they prefer to attend in their application. This externship program will give students the perfect opportunity to learn about Bloomberg’s culture and one of our largest entry-level training programs. At the end of the 3-day program, the students will go through a formal interview day for the 2022 Analytics and Sales Internship next summer.
Join or log in to the Lime Network to learn more and apply!
Learn more about Lime Connect! Join them for an upcoming Virtual Info Session!
Curious about what Lime Connect is and what they do? Students across the United States with visible and non-visible disabilities are invited to join Lime Connect for their next Virtual Info Session! (Not a student or in the US, check out their calendar!)
Learn everything you need to know about Lime Connect and how they can help accelerate your professional development and jump-start your career. They will also cover their tips for “whether, when and how to disclose a disability” at your school and/or workplace.
Virtual Info Session for Professionals in the US
Date: Wednesday, September 2 | 6pm EST/3pm PST
Virtual Info Session for students in the US
Date: Wednesday, September 8 | 1pm EST/10am PST
(Live captioning will be available via Zoom)
Click here to learn more and register
We are just days away from the 2021 Lime Connect Century Ride Virtual Challenge Kickoff!
Join Lime Connect starting September 9th as they kick off the Virtual arm of this year’s bike ride fundraiser! Bike riders of all experience levels will be riding to rebrand disability for 1 month to raise funds for Lime Connect’s Pathways Scholarship for High School Seniors with disabilities. You can even log your miles from your stationary bike, scooter, or walks! With lots of giveaways and swag, you do not want to miss out on this challenge! There is also still time to register to join Lime Connect LIVE in Reston, VA on October 9th!
Click here to learn more and register!
Article: 5 Questions To Ask Yourself If Your Job Search Isn’t Working
“You never know for sure exactly why a job search isn’t working. It could be [ableism], ageism, career change, too specialized, some combination of the above, or other reasons altogether. More importantly, the specific concerns of this job seeker revolve around how others perceive them – too old, founder not employee, single-industry – which cedes too much control of their job search results to others. Instead, focus on the things you control”
Read “5 Questions to Ask Yourself If Your Job Search Isn’t Working” | Forbes
Hot Roles and Opportunities
Lime Connect’s partners have numerous opportunities posted for students and working professionals from internships to senior-level roles and more! Log into your Lime Network account, check them out, and apply today.
If you apply for any roles, please list Lime Connect as your referral source and contact recruiting@limeconnect.com to let them know so they can support your application!