CMSA Career Symposium

November 9, 2021

Sponsored by Republic Bank, Future Institute arranged a career symposium at Chicago Math and Science Academy in the morning of November 9 for the senior students. The sessions were as follows:

• PLENARY SESSIONS:
  
  • Career Panel Discussion – Moderated by Sean Pottow
  • Career Presenter Testimonials – Each presenter shared a 10-minute personal story to motivate students and highlight some key aspects of the challenges they experienced and how they made it through their high school and college years.

• BREAKOUT SESSIONS
  
  • Session A: Why are Resumes important and how can you build a good resume?
    • By Sean Pottow, Senior Compliance Analyst, Republic Bank
      In this session, students will learn what to include in their resume, the ideal length of a resume and will be able to ask any questions relating to resumes.
  • Session B: Setting Financial Goals
    • By Marijana Herljevic, SVP/Market Leader, Republic Bank
      This session will teach students how to set financial goals for a better future during and after college.
  • Session C: Mock Interviews – A real time challenge
    • By Robert Taylor, VP/Branch Sales Manager, Republic Bank
      In this session, students will practice their interview skills in real-time, so they can receive feedback and be prepared for an actual job interview.
  • Session D: The Importance of Credit
    • By Mia Rhee, VP/Branch Sales Manager – Lincolnwood, Republic Bank
      Students will learn how to build and manage their credit for a well-informed financial future.

CAREER SYMPOSIUM PRESENTERS