PLEASE NOTE THAT THE APPLICATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED EARLY DUE TO HIGH VOLUME OF INTEREST. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OTHER UPCOMING IMMERSION OPPORTUNITIES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://careercenter.umich.edu/article/immersions-tcc


APPLICATIONS OPEN ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH AND CLOSE ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH.

GET TO KNOW JELLYVISION, LIEBERMAN RESEARCH WORLDWIDE, and HS2 SOLUTIONS:
Jellyvision began back in the 90s as a gaming company, most well known for the popular game You Don't Know Jack. When the CD-ROM phase went out of style, we had to re-invent our business strategy. We took what made us successful in our gaming days (behavioral science, cutting-edge tech, great writing, purposeful humor, original animation, and oregano for flavor) and developed ALEX, the most engaging employee communication platform in the Universe.ALEX makes navigating tricky decisions—like choosing and using employeebenefits or improving your financial wellness—easier, faster, and more helpful, not to mention entertaining. We work with over 800 companies across the US and are consistently growing year after year. We won't stopuntil we take over the worl...er...until as many people as possible are able to make better life decisions by using ALEX. According to hundreds of the country’s top employers… and our moms.

There’s no other company like LRW in today’s marketing world. Founded over 40 years ago withthe goal of driving real business impact for our clients, we’ve held to that vision even while evolving how we deliver it. That vision has guided our growth into one of the largest privately-held marketing research consultancies in the world, with over 400 employees in 6 offices around the globe. With our focus on delivering “so what?®” consulting that’s informed by marketing science and Pragmatic Brain Science®, we deliver value to our clients that’s unmatched in the industry.

HS2’s mission is to leverage technology and digital marketing to drive superior results for our clients. Since our founding in 1993, HS2 Solutions has grown fromtwo guys with a shared passion in technology and innovation to a full-service digital company. Our team of marketers, usability specialists, architects, designers, and web developers are experts at creating innovative digital experiences. To learn more about HS2, check out www.hs2solutions.com.

AGENDA FOR THE TRIP
Monday, October 16th: Meet in the lobby ofthe Student Activities Building (515 E Jefferson Street) at 8:00am to leave for Chicago via charter bus.

Monday, October 16th: Visit Lieberman Research Worldwide 1:00pm-5:00pm
- Tour the Chicago branch office, whichincludes both consumer insights and online anthropology
- Meet with a wide variety of folks in both the consumer insights and anthropology disciplines to learn about what a typical day looks like in their roles and how they work as a team
- Students will partake in different case study activities and exercises around market research, 'deep listening', behavioral psychology, and 'the art of story telling' to gain a full understanding of what is involved in this work
- Connect with UM alumni and learn about how the staff at LRW are smart, creative people that work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
- LRW hires research associates at the intern and full-time levels- attendees will hear about their hiring process and ways to stand out in the interview/application

Monday, October 16th: UM Chicago Alumni networking event 6:00pm-8:00pm
- Meet with various members of the UM Chicago Alumni club to hear what it's like to work and live in the windy city!

Tuesday, October 17th: Visit Jellyvision 9:00am-11:00am
- Tour Jellyvision's Chicago office to see what the work environment is like, which includes a massage chair!
- Meet with members of therecruiting team as well as the Senior VP of Production (who's a UM alumni!), Implementation Manager (also UM alumni), Implementation Expert (again, a UM alumni), and the Jr. Scrum Master (you guessed it, UM alumni).
- Jellyvision has been recognized as a Best Place to Work (Crain's - 2014, 2015, 2016), and Chicago Top Workplace (Chicago Tribune - 2014, 2015, 2016, hopefully 2017 too)!
- Jellyvision hires interns in sales and marketing and full-time positions in production, project management, andquality assurance. Learn about these different opportunities and how to stand out during the application/interview process.

Tuesday, October 17th: Visit HS2 Solutions 12:00pm-3:00pm

Tuesday, October 17th: Leave Chicago at 3:00pm to be back in Ann Arbor by 9:00pm at the latest!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This is a great opportunity for undergraduate students that are interested in learning about different types of marketing roles at various companies. Students will get the opportunity to learn about different areas of marketing, how to stand out during the application process, and make connections are major Chicago companies.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications will open on Monday, September 18th and close on Friday, September 29th, however, apply early! We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and if there is a large interest in the event the applicationmay close early.

By applying for this Immersion, you are confirming your ability to attend this event should you be selected. Students will benotified if they have been selected or have been placed on the waitlist by Monday, October 2nd. Students must be able to attend the full program in Chicago to participate. University Career Center staff will be along with you on the Immersion to guide you through the days, and more details will be provided to the selected participants. Transportation is provided for students via a bus to Chicago and students will be responsible for some meals & lodging. Students are advised to bring a copy of their updated resume to the event.

If you are no longer able to attend this Immersion,one must complete the Immersion cancellation form at least one week before the event: https://docs.google.com/a/umich.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlcVyAiqtmm6wJZcPgcu9s0IVIuJ5QUVeDv96PnEDJC9OloA/viewform If you do not formally cancel within one week of the event, you will receive a late cancellationpenalty. For more information on Immersion policies, please visit: https://careercenter.umich.edu/article/handshake-policy-statement