How should I network while interning in Chicago?

[hnsc]

Hi,

I will be doing a software development internship in Chicago during the summer, and would like to make some connections to get a job in finance. But WHERE do I go to network? Any other networking tips are welcome and appreciated.

Info about me:
I am an undergraduate Computer Science major (I am really close to adding an Economics degree after taking a course this semester; it's really interesting to me). I eventually want to pursue an MFE, but I don't want to enroll until I have a couple of years of experience in my belt.

 

[Andy Nguyen]

Attend seminar, talks from financial firms, universities in the area.
Go to meetup.com and see if there are any interesting meetup in the area you want to be in.
Here is one event http://iafe.org/html/04.12.12.php

 

[hnsc]

I know it's been a few days, but oh my goodness. I never knew about meetup.com. Thanks a lot Andy. A LOT.

 

[Andy Nguyen]

I know it's been a few days, but oh my goodness. I never knew about meetup.com. Thanks a lot Andy. A LOT.

You are welcome.
Information is power and I'm glad to help.

 

[John]

Networking is also a mindset. You could literally network anywhere. One time I manage to get a business card from a gentleman working as VP @ S&P, because I noticed that he was reading a quant finance book and we started talkng. This happened during a commuter train ride.

 

[atreides]

Hi,

I will be doing a software development internship in Chicago during the summer, and would like to make some connections to get a job in finance. But WHERE do I go to network? Any other networking tips are welcome and appreciated.

Info about me:
I am an undergraduate Computer Science major (I am really close to adding an Economics degree after taking a course this semester; it's really interesting to me). I eventually want to pursue an MFE, but I don't want to enroll until I have a couple of years of experience in my belt.

For starters, these events could be helpful
http://www.rinfinance.com/
http://datawithoutborders.cc/

There is probably a lot more going on in Chicago

 

[Andy Nguyen]

And don't forget that a lot of our members are studying and working in Chicago so there are always opportunities to network with them offline.