IBM Global Business Services (GBS) is looking for passionate, hardworking individuals interested in a career in the consulting field who are planning to live and work in the following markets during summer 2017 for application to our exclusive Consulting by Degrees Summer Consulting Immersion Weekend: - Atlanta, GA - Chicago, IL - Houston, TX - Washington, DC This special weekend long event will include a networking welcome reception and dinner, day long sessions about IBM and Global Business Services including: - Introduction to Consulting Careers - Consulting by Degrees Program Overview - GBS Business Sectors and Industries Overviews - Agile and Design Thinking Workshops - Business Case Competition AND…. most importantly the ability to participate in interviews for a full-time position in the Consulting by Degrees program!  Oh, and we cannot forget to mention there will be a lot of fun opportunities for you to meet and network with GBS practitioners along the way! Top candidates come away from the weekend with an employment offer in hand for 2018.  The Consulting by Degrees Summer Consulting Immersion Weekend will be held the weekend of  Friday July 21st– Sunday July 23rd or the weekend of Friday July 28th – Sunday July 30thand more information on schedule of events for the weekend will be released during our virtual information sessions and interviews. Selected invitees will be required to attend all sessions for the weekend. We are not able to accommodate partial participation. All required travel and accommodations will be managed by IBM if selected to participate in this invitation only exclusive event.  The Consulting by Degrees program is our world-class leadership development program designed to groom top talent entry-level consultants into tomorrow's leaders. Become a Consultant in Consulting by Degrees and become part of something special: - An elite leadership development program; unmatched in the marketplace - Be part of a unique and specialized community connected locally with your peers and managers - Foster your collaboration and teaming skills with globally accessible teams - Develop a specialized skillset through experiential learning and a tailored education path - Experience a variety of role(s) and projects, as well as peer-led initiatives - Benefit from customized career planning and mentoring Interested candidates should apply via our post on UMBC Works (9291320) and also submit their official application @ ibm.com/careers to job ID: 90613BR.  Selected candidates will First Round Interview mid-March to April 2017. An invitation to this exclusive event will be extended mid-May with RSVPs for attendance due by end of May. Applications are due on UMBC Works by Friday, April 14.