We are happy to let you know you have officially been deemed 2nd years in COOL. So it’s at this time that we remind you to update your resume and upload your latest version to COOL, making it your default resume.

Rodrigo and Mary are happy to review resumes now during the summer if you want feedback!  We are collecting updated resumes until Friday, August 8th,  as we will have more time to review – we expect the fall to be as busy as ever. For those who submit by this deadline – you have the opportunity to receive “Evisors” credits and access to industry webinars. Please note – on a first come – first serve basis!

We are busy planning programming for your IPD week in October, 13-17th, where we will be having a large networking event with your employers from the summer being invited as well as mentors. We mention this now in case you have an employer who asks about an event at the end of the summer. We have pushed it back this year, with the intention of it being a much larger event!!

If in the next couple of weeks, your summer employer is expressing interest in keeping you on, and you need assistance and or advice about negotiating offers, or you have questions, please feel free to reach out to Mary or Rodrigo!  We are here to help you – feel free to stop by if you are on campus!

Hope to hear you have been enjoying your respective summers, and getting out to events and broadening your network, while you have time and you’re not busy studying.
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Hello Class,

We hope you are enjoying your summer! Just a friendly reminder that “Interim Reports” are due Monday, July 28th to your faculty supervisors. Please review the course outline attached below (p.2) in regards to what is expected for your “Interim Report”.

We suggest contacting your faculty supervisor to determine if this format is sufficient as they may suggest an alternative format.

For those of you who have secured your internship within the past 3-4 weeks, please connect with your faculty supervisor to determine an appropriate deadline to submit your report, as it should be submitted at the ½ way mark.

Also, your “Final Reports” are due on Friday, September 12th.  There is reference to a format in the course outline below.  Again, reach out to your faculty supervisor well before this deadline to determine a format that is sufficient for grading purposes.

When you submit your reports to faculty – please include your Career Manager and/or Carly Boettcher, Graduate Careers Assistant on your email communication so we know you have submitted accordingly.  Thanks in advance!

All the best! See you in September!

Experiential Learning Course Outline 2014_v2

In consultation with your Track Champions, we have updated the Experiential Course requirements to reflect an updated assignment at the end of your summer experience period.  Students will now need to submit a Final Report (10-15 pages) to their faculty supervisors by September 12, 2014 instead of conducting a presentation to faculty.

Below are updated documents to reflect this change.  If you have submitted your internship paperwork to the BCC, you do NOT need to re-submit your paperwork again (just take note of this new requirement and deadline).  MBA students will need to touch base with their faculty supervisor to determine the format and vision for this final report as it will count towards your final grade.

A friendly reminder for those of you who have secured an internship, entrepreneurial or industry project – please submit your completed documents (MBA Internship/ Project agreements & Confidentiality forms) to Carly Boettcher, Graduate Careers Assistant by Friday, June 13, 2014.

Updated Documents:

Experiential Learning Course Outline 2014_v2

2014 MBA Internship Agreement Form

2014 MBA Entrepreneurial Project Agreement Form

Confidentiality Agreement

Any further questions/ concerns please contact your Career Manager at the BCC!

Trek Calgary Application Update:  Additional Day added….

Application Deadline: May 29th    Dates: August 25th, 26th & 27th

Trek Calgary is being organized for the end of August this year rather than November. As you know, Calgary (and Edmonton) are growing, vibrant markets and Calgary has a large corporate HQ component. This is an excellent opportunity to:

• Set-up your own meetings (on days without required programming scheduled and during available time slots during  25th, 26th & 27th)
• Meet alumni (growing and involved Sauder contingent in Alberta)
• Meet companies
• And experience that market

The Trek will include company meetings, an alumni networking event, information about the Calgary market, and time for you to pursue your own meetings with connections you uncover and those we help facilitate.

It is important that we get commitment from students as our ability to secure meetings with companies is predicated on having students committed (and companies typically book the calendars of 2-10 senior people to host Sauder for a Trek visit). Please apply no later than May 29th for Trek Calgary. Ideally, please apply as early as you are able – (internship/summer experience secured and dates figured out).

For your application, please send a cover letter to ian.christie@sauder.ubc.ca covering the following points:

• Why are you interested in Alberta
• What kinds of companies are you interested in exploring/meeting
• What will you do to secure your own connections in advance of Trek to make the most of the trip
• Your commitment that you will attend if accepted

Please note: If you apply, you are committing to attending.

Negotiating Your Schedule: At the beginning of your summer experience, if you are negotiating with companies, be sure to try and arrange for your internship to complete by August 22 (assuming this allows for the 8 week minimum of FT work). If you have already agreed on dates and they conflict with your interest in attending Trek, you can ask your employer if there is some flexibility.

Expenses: You will be responsible for your own travel and accommodation expenses. A hotel rate will be negotiated. However, you are free to stay where you like, as long as commit to being on time for the itinerary. The BCC will provide you a $300 stipend after the Trek to partially offset your costs.

Looking forward to having you on this worthwhile and fun trip!

Questions?  Please direct all inquiries to:                                                                          Mary Cowan, Manager MBA Careers at mary.cowan@sauder.ubc.ca

We have some upcoming Video Practice Interview sessions with our external consultant Barry Howard coming up in May.  IF you have not already participated in a session, please sign up and take advantage of this great opportunity to receive real time feedback!  This will be your LAST opportunity until the fall to do so!

Friday, May 9

*please email careercentre@sauder.ubc.ca if you would like to sign up for slots below*

9:00-10:00 am / 1:00-2:00 pm / 2:00-3:00 pm / 3:00-4:00 pm

Friday, May 16 *sign up on COOL*

9:00-10:00 am / 11:00 – 12:00 pm / 1:00 – 2:00 pm / 2:00 – 3:00 pm/ 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Friday, May 23 *sign up on COOL*

9:00-10:00 am / 11:00 – 12:00 pm / 1:00 – 2:00 pm / 2:00 – 3:00 pm/ 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Below are upcoming deadlines on COOL!  Please keep checking COOL so you don’t miss out on any opportunities!

Contact your Career Manager to review your applications beforehand if needed, and good luck to all of you!  Questions or Concerns?  Please don’t hesitate to contact us at the BCC!

Wednesday, May 7 – TONIGHT at 11:59 PM PST

Company:  Ballard Power Systems Incorporated  Job Title: Summer Intern

*Apply via COOL (BCC will send applications to this employer)

Thursday, May 8

Company:  Aerocar Service Job Title: Marketing Team Lead Associate

*Apply via COOL (applications sent directly to employer)

Sunday, May 11

Company: Pedviz     Job Title:  MBA Intern

*Apply via COOL (BCC will send applications to this employer)

Company: Best Buy Canada Ltd.     Job Title:  Customer Experience Specialist

*Apply via COOL (BCC will send applications to this employer)

For those of you still looking for your summer experience opportunity…

Below are upcoming deadlines on COOL!  Postings are still coming in so please keep checking COOL!  Don’t miss out!

Contact your Career Manager to review your applications beforehand if needed, and good luck to all of you!  Questions or Concerns?  Please don’t hesitate to contact us at the BCC!

Wednesday, April 30

Company:  Renewal Fund  Job Title: Intern

*Apply via COOL (emailed directly to employer)

Company:  Institute of Family Enterprise Advisors  Job Title: Marketing Coordinator

*Apply via COOL (BCC will send apps to employer)

Company:  ISIS Research Centre  Job Title: Social Venture Consultant (Fresh Roots)

*Apply via COOL (emailed directly to employer)

Thursday, May 1

Company:  City of Vancouver  Job Title: Budgeting Assistant, Financial Planning & Analysis ( 2 postings-Engineering Services; Financial Services & HR Group)

*Apply via COOL (BCC will send apps to employer)

Company:  Kubera Payments Corporation  Job Title: Business Planning Manager

*Apply via COOL (BCC will send apps to employer)

Company:  DriveBI  Job Title: Customer Discovery Research Project (8 weeks) & Project Manager (8 weeks)

*Email applications directly to employer (instructions in COOL posting)

We are seriously exploring a change in the timing of Trek Calgary from November to the end of August. Our initial reach out to companies indicates that the timing would work for them. We are looking at August 25-26 as our first choice. Benefits to a change include:

• Two days vs 1 day of programming
• More time for you to stay, make connections etc.
• August timing more in line with recruitment cycles of bigger companies

We have not created a schedule yet. A rough agenda would include:

• Scheduled meetings at companies
• Time for you to have your own meetings
• An alumni networking event

The way Trek Calgary works is students apply and those who are selected and participate will receive a $300 subsidy to partially off-set the cost of your trip. Trek Calgary includes MBAs, MMs and BComs.

Calgary and Edmonton are growing, vibrant markets. If Trek Calgary is of potential interest to you as described above, please send an email to Carly with a deadline of Tuesday morning, April 22 indicating that you are interested. We will do a more formal application later. For now, we want to gauge the level of interest. Thank you.

We just wanted to highlight some upcoming summer internship job posting deadlines on COOL!  Please make sure you are uploading the correct cover letter and resume for each posting you apply for.  Don’t hesitate to reach out to Mary or Rodrigo for any questions in regards to your application and review/edits before applying!  Any other questions/concerns please contact Carly Boettcher, Graduate Careers Assistant.

Please Note:  The BCC will be closed on Friday, April 18 (Good Friday) and Monday, April 21 (Easter Monday)