Career News | From LinkedIn to Interview: Improve your Online Presence

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Fareed Teja Posted in Business Career Centre — No Comments ↓

Week of Sept. 21-28, 2017

Wow! Talk about first impressions!

TechFest – Canada’s leading tech career event that took place last week – featured 10 companies who pitched to a crowd of potential employees. We learned about company culture, revenue generation, and exciting recruitment opportunities.

“TechFest expanded [my] horizons about what companies do in analytics and it helped me understand how I can fit into the industry.” – Karansheraz Powar

Keep an eye out for future TechFest events or check out the “Explore” tab to learn more about career industries.

Explore

Career Centre Updates

Lime Connect Presents: Rebranding Disability through Achievement

Want to learn how you can make career connections with some major companies, as a student/grad with a disability? Not sure if you should disclose or discuss your disability during an interview or when starting work? Want to build your confidence having this conversation? Get some tips from Lime Connect and learn how to navigate this conversation.

Details: Tuesday Sept. 26, 2017 (12:30pm-1:45pm), in Room HA 492. RSVP on COOL (Events -> CIS).

RSVP on COOL

Scotiabank: Featured Company Info Session

Scotiabank is currently hiring for Product Owners, Business Analysts, Investment Bankers, Sales and Trading positions! Join Scotiabank on October 3, 2017 to learn more about these positions. RSVP on COOL by October 1, 2017.

There’s more! Check out COOL for a full list of upcoming Company Info Sessions.

RSVP on COOL

Meet Martina Valkovicova, Assistant Dean of the Career Centre

Martina is opening up her schedule to meet with MBAN students on Thursdays between 12pm-2pm. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to chat about your professional journey and share with her any ideas or feedback which you think might help the Career Centre serve students better. To schedule a meeting with Martina please email kiran.shergill@sauder.ubc.ca.

Read Martina’s Bio Here

<<Reminder>> Your Career Development class starts TOMORROW

Check out your UBC Connect course page to get a head start on getting to know your Career Development class. Class is held in room HA 254 from 10:00am-12:00pm. See you there!

Your Digital Stamp Matters

Now is a great time to get recommendations from your previous employers or peers. When you apply for jobs, employers may reference your ‘recommendations’ section at the bottom of your profile. Start building your online LinkedIn network now and see where your connections can take you. Read more about LinkedIn and Online Presence on our MBAN Careers site, and check out some tips from your fellow Sauder alum in the video below.

Your Brand