The ILSHRM Student Conference – HR Games & Case Competition is an exciting and unique opportunity for students across the state to learn, connect with their peers, and participate in a competitive HR challenge.
The Student Conference has three main objectives:
- To provide a forum where students can experience real world problems through case preparations and learn from diverse perspectives
- To encourage relationships between students and faculty from schools around the state
- To provide an opportunity for industry professionals to witness future HR leaders
This year, the conference will be held on March 27 – 28, 2020 at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
HR Games
Teams of students will test their academic knowledge answering HR related questions in a fun, laid-back format. Over multiple rounds in Jeopardy-style game format, students will answer questions on HR-related topics.
Case Competition
Teams compete to deliver the best solution to an HR-related business case. The case competition provides the opportunity to develop capabilities in finding strategic solutions to a real-life business issue.
How does it work?
Students participating in the Case Competition must designate a team captain to register the team using the Student Conference and Case Competition option. The team captain will receive the HR Case Scenario and the team will have two weeks to submit their proposed solution in a PowerPoint presentation and return via email.
- Each school may have a maximum of two teams compete in the Case Competition.
Students not participating in the Case Competition will register using the Student Conference option, and will engage with speakers on current topics and trends in HR.
Faculty/Chapter Advisors will register using the Faculty/Chapter Advisor option.
Dress Code
HR Games – Casual attire for the HR Games. Feel free to show your school pride and wear university swag.
Case Competition – Dress is business casual.
Do not dress in college/university colors or wear clothing bearing any reference to your university. Please remove your name badges before entering the oral presentation room if you are competing or observing.
Dates & Events Information
2020 ILSHRM Student State Conference – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
February 21, 2020: Registration – registration is open.
March 7, 2020: Registration – deadline to register for the Case Competition.
March 9, 2020: Case Release – team captains will receive case via email.
March 21, 2020: Case Completion – team captains must return the case via email.
March 21, 2020: Registration – deadline to register for the conference.
March 27 – 28, 2020: Conference Sessions
2020 ILSHRM Student State Conference
Location – Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville