Institute of Management Accountants- Rochester Chapter Newsletter

September Newsletter

In This Issue

Student Night

Interview Corner

Continuing our series from last month with the "DONT'S" of Interviewing:

-Don't answer with a simple "yes" or "no." Explain whenever possible. If you don't understand a question - or need a moment to think about it - say so.

-Never pretend to know something or someone when you don't.

-Don't rely on your application or resume to do the selling for you. Interviewers will want you to be convincing.

-Don't make negative remarks about present or former employers. When explaining your reasons for leaving, communicate your rationale professionally.

-Don't over-answer questions. If the interviewer steers the conversation into controversial - or even illegal - topics, try to do more listening than speaking. Keep your responses non-committal.

-Don't inquire about salary, vacations, benefits, bonuses or retirement on the initial interview unless you are sure the employer is interested in hiring you. If the interviewer asks what salary you want, give a range based on your research of the job market, but indicate that you're more interested in the opportunity for continued learning and professional development than in a specific salary.

Thank you to Accountemps for providing the material for "Interview Corner"

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Hello to all.

There are several items I would like to update everyone on.

The IMA participated in Digital Rochester's Get Connected event held at Village Gate on September 9 for non-profit professional and networking organizations. We had great support from the current board in staffing our table, including Aretta Stillman, Nick Sudano, and Tate Russell, as well as past-president Chris Burke. The event attendance was estimated at 200-300 people, and was a great opportunity for us to the increase awareness of the IMA.

Our first meeting on October 15 is a student night, which is an extremely important outreach for the local chapter. I know that when I was in school, I had very little idea of what types of jobs were out there, and what is needed to develop a successful and rewarding career path. I would encourage members to come and share your experiences. This is an excellent opportunity to be a mentor, and allow others to learn from what worked right and what were the "bumps in the road"!

We had a suggestion to our LinkedIn user group from an IMA member that it may be useful to arrange some casual networking events by industry or specialization, such as cost accounting, not for profit, etc.. Perhaps we could facilitate some informal monthly or quarterly get-togethers where people with a particular area of interest could get together for a cup of coffee or lunch. I would encourage people to either email us with some suggestions or connect through LinkedIn and start a discussion. The key will be to keep this as simple as possible and I look forward to your feedback. For example, I have interest in knowing if anyone has successfully applied for duty drawback, and would be interested in discussing this topic with others.

Bits of info:

Yearbooks are expected to be going to the printer next week, so members should expect to get them the last week of September or first week of October.

The IMA will have booths at RIT and SUNY Brockport career fairs the week of Sept 22.

Let us know if there are other events that the IMA would benefit from participating in.

David Alkins

Student Night Announced!

The first event of the season will be held on October 15,2008.

IMA Student Night will be at the RIT Inn and Conference Center on E. Henrietta Rd.
"Business Etiquette" is the theme
5:30-Registration/Networking
6 pm- Dinner/Program

Reduced cost this year!

Only $5 for Students, Professors and ELA! $25 for Professional Members and $30 for Guests. Please visit www.imarochester.org to register.

The calendar on the website has been updated will all the events of the year..stop by and check it out!
(Thanks to Nick Sudano for his hard work on the website)

It is with great sadness and fond remembrance that we announce the passing of Past President Marvin Gelb, who was a significant contributor to the chapter for the past forty-five years. The following is the announcement from the Democrat and Chronicle:

Gelb, Marvin H.
Victor, NY: Passed away September 16, 2008 at age 82. He is survived by his wife, Emmy; children, Sharyn (Alan) Diamond, Jeffrey (Terry) Gelb; step-children, Nancy (Kirk) Bethel and Eric (Toni) Baller; 8 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Marvin was a Eastman Kodak retiree and a WW II Veteran in the European Theatre with the 44th Infantry Division. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Humane Society at Lollypop Farm (99 Victor Rd., Fairport, NY 14450) or to a charity of your choice in his memory. Family and friends are invited to call THURSDAY Sept 18 at 4-6 pm at the JARMUSZ COTTON Funeral Home (26 Maple Ave., Victor, NY). Friends are also invited to attend Marvin's Funeral Service FRIDAY 1 pm at St. John's Lutheran Church (888 County Rd. 9, Victor, NY). Interment Boughton Hill Cemetery.

Did you hear?

Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield announces the promotion of IMA Member James Haefner to Corporate Vice President and Treasurer.

Rochester IMA Gives Back

Your Rochester IMA is teaming up with "Autism Speaks" for a Community Service Event.

When? - September 27,2008 9:30-12:30 AM

Where?- Monroe Community College, Henrietta, NY

For more information go to www.walknowforautism.org/rochester