Superbowl Spirit

With only 6 days until kick-off for Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis, I figured I would share a photo and a report from our Protiviti flag football team.  While our team does not have a Tom Brady or Eli Manning at the quarterback slot, we do have our own technology offensive specialist Ray.  Randy, might not be our Wes Welker; however, he did have time to provide me with a play-by-play of the second night of victorious play...

Left to Right:  Consultants, Justin and Mike; Senior Consultants, Matt, Ryan, Ray and Luis; Consultant, Randy; Associate Director, Evan and Consultant, Nick

After a win less first week of play, the Protiviti Football Team entered week two determined to win, and they did just that.

Game 1 against Back That Pass Up was an uphill battle as Back That Pass Up took an early 14-0 lead. Speedster Quarterback Ray was able to get Protiviti back in the game with his legs and arm, rushing for several long gains and throwing a couple of touchdown passes to Matt, Luis, and Randy. Mike, quickly learned how to run like a robot to avoid penalties, and Nick “The Bulldozer” also had some critical catches and defensive stops during the game. New comer, Justin had a couple of penalties, but quickly learned from his mistakes and went on to make some critical defensive stops and offensive blocks in the second half. Randy, put away the game with a crucial interception in overtime to give the Protivitites their first ever victory!

With a win under their belts, the Protiviti squad went on to face America’s Team. With a devastating loss to America's Team in Week 1, Protiviti felt they had something to prove. Early on in the game, team veteran and Associate Director, Evan was able to fly through the offensive line with swan-like moves to not only sack the quarterback, which led to end his participation in the game and any chance of victory for America’s Team. Protiviti quickly took advantage of the injured all-star and jumped to an early 14-0 lead. Again, Ray’s speed was too much for them to handle. Old age began to set in on Matt and Luis as they both pulled muscles, but that wasn’t enough to stop the Touchdown Tandem. The best play of the night came towards the end with Ryan, playing lock down defense, caught his first interception of the season, topping off Protiviti’s second victory of the night.

We did have a few key players miss the victorious night; however, judging by week 1, Franklin will remain an important part of the rush attack and Brad will continue to play his role as defensive specialist. Vijan has proven himself as the “emotional leader” for the team and will surely speak up on our behalf when he feels the refs are not being fair.

Congratulations to an awesome start, let’s keep it going for the rest of the season inorder to make the Flag Football Super Bowl!

-Casey Jo

Houston Marathon Recap

This past weekend the 40th annual Houston Marathon was held throughout the streets of the city and Protiviti was there to cheer on more than 28,000 runners participating in either a 5K, half marathon or full marathon. For the first time ever, the USA Track & Field and the Houston Marathon Committee hosted the men’s and women’s Olympic Trials Marathon on the same day, at the same site. The historic event determine the three men and three women who will represent the United States in the marathon at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

Protiviti's marathon watching post was stationed between mile 24 and 25 which is where it is said the average runner needs a little bit of extra pep to make it to the finish line. Our post happen to be right outside of one of our local clients headquarters.


Three Important Things in Life: Country, Company and Client

Protiviti did have a favorite runner this year, our very own Senior Manager, Holly participated in the Houston Half Marathon. Holly cleared the finish line after only an hour and forty-four minutes had elapsed which allowed her plenty of time to return to the tailgate to watch the Marathon winners pass who finished 26.2 miles in under two hours and ten minutes.
 

The Houston Office Spectators, including Holly (seated, 4th from the right)



Associate Director, Evan and Manager, Daniel are shown here offering donuts to participants.

Way to go Holly and all who participated!!!

-Casey Jo

How Do You Start Your Day?

When recent college graduates start working at Protiviti, there is always a carafe of coffee in the orientation room.  However, the majority of the coffee is consumed by various presenters and recruiters who are there.  I have noticed that when most people embark into their first professional career, they might have only consumed a cup of coffee here or there, to help make it through an all-nighter or because their 8:00 am class came earlier than expected. Very few of the new hires are daily coffee drinkers.

Recently, my office was relocated closer to the break room on our floor and I have noticed in the morning it is a high traffic zone.  This got me thinking -- How long does it take for a recent college graduate to become a coffee addict?

My college roommates and I did not even own a coffee pot.  Now, I have 3 cups a day: one in the morning while watching the news, one on the way to work, and then one while I am seated at my desk preparing for the day ahead.

Is it me getting older and joining the ranks of grizzled, Corporate America citizens?  Or is life as a recruiter driving me to drink?

Just a cup of Joe!
-Casey Jo

BCS National Championship

Louisiana State University and Alabama will play for all the bragging rights tonight in New Orleans on ESPN.  The Protiviti Houston office today was a sea on purple and gold with staff showing their support for their favorite team. 

Who do you think will win? 

Recruiter, Casey Jo, Consultant, Mike (LSU Accounting Alumni); Assistant, Alma; Consultant, Caitlin and Senior Manager, Holly (LSU Information Systems and Decision Sciences Alumni)

As LSU goes for its third national title since 2003 and Alabama its second in the last three years, there really is no underdog in this game. LSU enters the game tonight ranked No. 1 in the nation not only the basis of the win over Alabama earlier this year, but also by virtue of the team’s perfect 13-0 record. Alabama (11-1) is second ranked and may have the psychological advantage that often seems to fall to the team that loses in the first meeting.

For now, as the recruiter that visits Baton Rouge multiple times a year I will cheer on our TIGERS... with a big GEAUX Tigers!
-Casey Jo

Happy New Year!

At Protiviti we are back at the office and extremely excited about what the NEW YEAR has in store for us! Please continue to return to our blog to learn about our recruiting process, life as a consultant and our intern program. One of our new year's resolutions for the blog is to write about what you want to hear about; therefore, please leave us comments to various post if you would like to learn more about a various topic or feel free to suggest a new idea.

If your new year's resolution was to find an exciting career, then what are you waiting for?  Protiviti keeps an active listing of our various open positions on our website and we are always looking for extremely qualified campus students to join our intern program or to embark upon their first full-time career with us.

Now that the glitter has been thrown, and the ball has dropped... Happy New Year!

-Casey Jo