IPD Week Oct.16: Morning PD Workshops (required) & Consulting Industry Training Program (afternoon-optional)

Top Three Mistakes Even Savvy Professionals Make When Creating Their Personal Brand and How to Avoid Them Forever

Join us for an interactive workshop to learn how to express yourself in a way that creates a positive and strong image in a business environment.

  9:00 –10:30 am (HA 132) – Students last names A –K

11:00 –12:30 pm (HA 132) – Students last names L – Z

You will learn about:

  • Top three mistakes
  • Science behind image
  • Four foundations
  • Cultural points you need to know
  • Five interview killers
  •  Personal brand template
  • Sauder MBA brand and you

 Case Interviewing Basics

You will be required to excel at case interviewing if you want to work within the strategic management consulting firms and  or internal consulting/strategy positions. This workshop introduces you to the concepts of case interviewing and how to prepare for one. You will also learn about resources available to assist you and have the opportunity to practice with some real examples. You will leave with valuable strategies and approaches to formulating your answers.

  9:00 –10:30 (HA 133) – Students last names L – Z

11:00 –12:30 (HA 133) – Students last names A – K

Consulting Industry Training Program – Opening Session                                            *Mandatory for students interested in this program*

The first element of the new Consulting Industry Training Program is an open session (RSVP on COOL) running from 1:15 – 4:30 pm on Wednesday, October 16 in HA 132

Join us to broaden your awareness of the richness and broadness of the consulting industry as well as learn more about client interaction / management skills.

1. “Practice Areas and Business Problems – Broadening Your Understanding of the Consulting Industry” led by Deloitte Consulting

2. “Introduction to Client Skills” led by Alisdair Maughan, Senior Consultant at Sierra Consulting (MBA Alumnus 2007)

Need to Know:

  • RSVP via COOL under “workshops” tab
  • Business casual (make an impression with our industry guests)
  • Lunch will be provided
  • Open to all students

Cheers,

The BCC Team