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Week of Nov.2 – Nov.9, 2017


Linking Generosity and Leadership

Being a generous leader is not just about money. Generosity is a beautiful virtuous cycle and requires self-confidence. Understand how “Generous Leaders Aren’t Naive – They’re Confident,” written by contributing Forbes writer, Erika Anderson, founding partner at Proteus.

We invite you to switch your perspective and get noticed by being generous. Practice generosity daily and see how it impacts your life and how you can develop your emotional intelligence quotient in self-confidence.


Connecting over coffee…

Connect with industry professionals…over a cup of coffee!  Instead of taking 5 minutes to log in and check out Instagram today – we suggest you log into 10,000 Coffees to set up your profile and build your network – one coffee at a time.  Check out this article to find out more. The myMBAN Careers site also houses great strategies to network.

Networking Strategies


Industry Connection Event: Calling all Entrepreneurs

Chat with Dragon’s Den dragon, Manjit Minhas on November 10, 2017 from 1:00-3:00pm at the CBC Studio and hear her secrets to success. Learn about how she built a business that bridged the gap between small, private business, and the liquor industry. Use coupon code “NABSWEST50” for 50% off your ticket!

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National Strategy Consulting Competition & Conference

The National Strategy Consulting Competition & Conference is one of the largest consulting events in North America. The annual event brings together the country’s top undergraduate and graduate talents to showcase their abilities to respected professionals in the industry. This year, the conference is going to take place on Friday, November 17 at Fairmont Pacific Rim. Firms attending include McKinsey, Accenture, KPMG, Deloitte, PwC, Sierra Systems, and more.

Cost: $40/student
NSCC official site: thenscc.com
Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1455816774538211/

NOTE: It appears that the ticket link on the official site is broken, please reference the Facebook site for tickets and get them early before they sell out!


Volunteering- it boosts your career

Volunteering isn’t just about giving back to the community. You can also explore your interests, develop new skillsets and meet professionals. Still unsure how volunteering can help your career, The Muse shares 5 Career Boosting Reasons You Should Volunteer.

Looking for opportunities? Visit the Charity Village Website or the Centre for Student Involvement and Careers for amazing campus, community and international volunteering opportunities.


Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre
155 – 2053 Main Mall
UBC Sauder School of Business
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday

Contact Info:
mbancareers@sauder.ubc.ca

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