Career News | A Big Week for Tech!

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Week of Nov.9 – Nov.16, 2017

Congratulations Karan!

Karan and four fellow MBA students won first place this past weekend at UBC’s Reboot Startup Weekend. Reboot Startup Weekend is a unique business competition for UBC Masters students who develop business cases for previously ‘orphaned’ technologies and pitch their plan to a panel of judges.

Here’s what Karan had to say about the weekend, “Reboot startup weekend rebooted my entrepreneurial aspirations, from knowing nothing about a technology to transforming it into a viable business and pitching it in front of real investors and entrepreneurs was a worthwhile experience. Winning it takes it to another level!”

For more info on the event, check it out here. http://rebootstartupweekend.squarespace.com/

Networking Events

Women in Tech Talent Talk by Tech Talent Meetup

Interested in working for a tech company or tech startup?

The Tech Talent Meetup connects people with top tech companies through events like Talent Days and Industry Panels. Meet and network with hiring managers, industry leaders and some of the most influential tech companies in town. Date: Tues. November 21 from 5:30pm – 8:00pm

Fintech Happy Hour! By Ascension Innovation Management Inc 

Here’s your chance to continue building your network with professionals in FinTech, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and smart contracts at Shebeen Whiskey House. Have a pint or two with like-minded innovators, thought leaders and investors.

VanWIT “Privacy is All Around Us” with Kirke Consulting

Join the VanWIT Community and Kirke Management Consulting for an engaging evening of networking over food and drinks along with a presentation and discussion on privacy and security management from two accomplished women in technology.  Date: Wed. Nov. 15th starting at 5:30pm

 

Buy Tickets Online

 Featured Article

Read “How to Show You’re a Leader on Your Resume” article by The Muse for a list of words and phrases that position yourself as an inspiring and effective leader. Use these tips to hint to the hiring managers that “you’ve got leadership firepower.”

 

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

Reminder: MM-OR and Instructors Lunch Tomorrow

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Hello everyone,

Looking for more opportunities to connect with the MM-OR students, your instructors, and each other? This is a reminder that we will be hosting a lunch tomorrow for you to keep fostering relationships in your network at Sauder. An RSVP had not been sent for this event as we are expecting all MBAN students to attend. Below are the event details once again:

  • Thursday, November 9th, 2017
  • 12:00pm to 1:00pm
  • Henry Angus Penthouse (9th floor)

See you there!

Clement

Come learn about the MM-OR Industry Projects!

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Hello everyone,

Are you interested in learning about the recently completed industry projects by the MM-OR students? Next week you will have the opportunity to view the MM-OR industry project posters and speak to the students about their recently completed projects. Below are the details for the event:

  • Date: Thursday, November 16, 2017
  • Time: 12:00pm to 1:30pm
  • Location: Center of Operations Excellence. 4th floor of the David Lam Building (above the David Lam Library)
  • Light refreshments will be served.

Please RSVP here by Friday, November 10th at 2pm to let us know if you will be joining us!

All the best,

Clement

Permanent Residency Info Session

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Hello MBAN students!

If you are an international student interested in applying for permanent residency, this info session is for you!

At this info session, you will:

  • learn about federal and provincial immigration pathways to B.C.
  • hear a detailed overview of how the federal Express Entry system works
  • hear an update on provincial priorities, including the new BC PNP Tech Pilot
  • understand the provincial registration system (SIRS) including how the points system relates to invitations to apply
  • speak directly with staff from IRCC and BC PNP in a lengthy Q&A

To maximize the effectiveness of this opportunity, prior to the session, students are strongly encouraged to review:

  1. BC PNP’s Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC processes
  2. Information on IRCC’s federal Express Entry immigration intake system. After reviewing information about the federal Express Entry system, students who are not already in the Express Entry pool are encouraged to try the self-assessment tool.

Feel free to bring questions that you could not find answers for on the website to the info session. In anticipation for the high demand to attend this session, we will be hosting two timeslots, please register for the one that works best with your schedule:

Session 1

  • Date:  Friday Nov. 10, 2017
  • Time:  3:30-5:30pm
  • Location:  SCRF 100, Neville Scarfe Building

Session 2

  • Date:  Friday Nov. 24, 2017
  • Time:  2:00-4:00pm
  • Location:  SCRF 100, Neville Scarfe Building

Register online:  https://survey.ubc.ca/surveys/37-52a59138f3fceaf5ea2107e6a00/registration-for-pathways-to-immigration-workshop

All the best,

Clement

First step to exam success? Know the exam schedule!

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Hello everyone,

First, thanks to the students who had coffee with the Dean yesterday. You made a great impression on him and he really enjoyed getting to know you! MBAN REPRESENT!

With Period 2 now in full swing, the exam week for P2 will be from Monday, November 27 – Saturday, December 2  inclusive. Please anticipate that you will also have the one-week intensive Leading Teams module after your exam week from December 4 to 8.

The Period 2 Exam Schedule is now available on the RHL Current Students page.

Have questions about exam regulations? Please refer to the RHL Exam Academic Regulations and UBC Student Conduct during Examinations. Make sure you’re prepared and understand your responsibilities before you write your exam.

Have a great weekend!

Clement

Turn Your Clock Back 1 Hour Sunday

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Don’t forget to change your clocks one hour back on Sunday, November 5, 2017 for the end of Daylight Savings Time.

The time change officially takes place at 2 a.m., but usually the change is automatic for most smartphones, computers, tablets and other digital devices.

If you’re still using an analog alarm clock, you’ll probably want to move it back before you go to sleep on Saturday, or immediately when you wake up the next morning.

Avoid being an hour early for Maurice’s class at 8am on Monday – enjoy the extra hour of sleep!

Career News | Get Noticed

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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

Extreme Weather: Will there be class?

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Hello everyone,

As there is a possibility of snow in the forecast for tomorrow, please keep the following message in mind: In the event of extreme weather conditions, please visit www.ubc.ca or https://twitter.com/UBC to confirm if campus is closed and classes are cancelled. UBC makes every effort to have information regarding a closure communicated online and to radio and television stations by 6am. A recorded message will also be left by 7:15am on the phone at the Robert H. Lee Graduate School: 604-822-4040.

If UBC campus is open, please allow for extra travel time in order to arrive prior to the scheduled start of your class.

UBC snowman from last winter.

Stay warm as winter approaches!

Clement

Lunch with the MM-OR Class and Your Instructors

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Hi all,

Join us for lunch next week with the MM-OR students and several of your instructors! This will be a great opportunity to get to know the MM-OR students and your instructors in an informal setting. Here are the event details:

  • Thursday, November 9th, 2017
  • 12:00pm to 1:00pm
  • Henry Angus Penthouse (9th floor)

As we are expecting all MBAN students to attend, there will not be an RSVP for this event.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Clement

More Spaces, More Studying

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Hi all,

Having a hard time finding quiet study spaces in Henry Angus? We know this building can get quite busy and so, we have booked additional quiet study spaces for you to use throughout Period 2! Be mindful that these spaces are shared across all RHL Graduate School Programs so please be respectful of others studying in the room if you are sharing the space.

Please find the schedule here or on the Program Site under “Facilities & Technology” on the “Quiet Study Spaces” drop-down menu where additional spaces for Periods 3, 4, and 5 will also be posted.

Have a great week ahead!

Clement

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