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Week of Oct. 12 – Oct 19, 2017


Are you influenced by your nonverbal expressions?

Amy Cuddy, a social psychologist and TED speaker explains how your posture impacts your chances of success. Leave a lasting impression and take this tip with you when networking, in class presentations, or when you start your career. Listen here to find out more:



Featured Company Info Session

Interested in business technology analytics and consulting? Attend Avanade‘s information session on October 23, 2017 from 12:30-1:50pm to learn how you can start your career at this global consulting company. RSVP before October 21.

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Last Chance to Sign Up: Exclusive Hootsuite Tour + Info Session

A tour of the funky and creative Hootsuite offices has been organized by and Part-Time MBA Student Society and Hootsuite’s Talent Acquisition team, taking place on Oct. 19th (6-7:30pm). Come out for a chance to learn about this Vancouver start-up success story and for networking opportunities.

Highlights: refreshments and snacks, company facilities tour, exclusive meet and greet, mingling with fellow UBC Sauder cohorts (MBA, MBAN students), chance to meet recruitment staff, fun + memorable experience.

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The UBC Consulting Club presents – Case Competition Night!

On October 26th from 6-9pm, join students from MBA cohorts and engage in a friendly competition in small teams to solve a challenging real-world business case. It’s easy to sign up!No pre-reading or prep is required, all you need is yourself, a laptop, and a willingness to think about challenging real world business problems.”

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Calling all MBANs Interested in Marketing

Join the Marketing Research and Intelligence Association this Fall in Vancouver for a jam-packed Student Networking and Speaker Event on October 19th. Students can meet representatives of industry-leading companies, and network and exchange insider info. To register for the event, click here.


Article of the Week

How I Started a Network from Scratch (And You Can Too)” – The Muse

Many of you are building or even starting your network in Canada. To some, it’s overwhelming and for others, you just don’t know where to start. The Muse, a one-stop shop for career advice, job postings, and company information, highlights how one woman went from being a rookie networker to one of Forbes’ “10 female entrepreneurs to watch”.


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