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

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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

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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

Image result for scotiabank logoScotiabank 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

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

Learn to Cite Right – RSVP Required

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Wondering about the APA citation style and how it differs from others?  Confused about what to cite and when?

The David Lam Library is offering a workshop on the APA citation style which is the standard style used in all RHL Graduate School programs.

The workshop will introduce you to the library’s resources which provide access to guidelines and examples of citing business sources in the APA citation style.  This session will also explain the importance of citing and will teach students what to cite and when to cite.

Two dates are available and registration is limited so make sure you get into the one you want!

All the best,

Clement

4 Reasons to Enter the INFORMS OR & Analytics Student Team Competition

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Eager to put your analytical skills in Operations Research to use by taking on a real-world business problem?

You are invited to partake in the INFORMS OR & Analytics Student Team Competition! As you likely know, INFORMS is a leading international association for professionals in Operations Research and Analytics. This competition is an incredible opportunity to become immersed in the international community of business analysts. MM-OR students have participate in this challenge in the past and have been finalists.

Here are 4 reasons why you should register in the INFORMS OR & Analytics Student Team Competition:

  1. Gain practical experience using data sets and software to solve a challenging business problem of critical importance to the sponsoring company.
  2. Work in a team to find a solution through the complete OR/analytics decision process.
  3. Demonstrate your skills in organization, teamwork, communication, and presentation.
  4. Represent UBC Sauder School of Business on a global stage!

Think you have what it takes? The preliminary problem statement is now posted. The final problem statement and registration will be available on October 13, 2017. Get started and learn more about the competition here!

All the best,

Clement

UBC Events: Get Connected with your Peers!

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Get Connected with your peers across all year levels and faculties who share similar experiences! More information can be found online at: http://equity.ubc.ca/2017/09/05/get-connected/ or via the event on Facebook.

Note about attendance: Your class schedule always takes precedent over events, but don’t worry about missing out on these Get Connected events! If you see an event below you’d like to attend that is scheduled during class time, please note that you are permitted to show up to the Get Connected events anytime throughout the duration of the scheduled event – the atmosphere is casual and attendees are permitted to enter the room anytime after the event starts. Head down after class next week and get to know your peers!

BIPOC* Students
*Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour
Date: Wednesday, September 20th
Time: 5PM-7PM
Location: Lilloet Room (Room 301 in the Chapman Learning Commons), Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, 1961 East Mall

Queer & Trans Students
Date: Thursday, September 21st
Time: 5PM-7PM
Location: Dodson Room (Room 302 in the Chapman Learning Commons), Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, 1961 East Mall

Career News | Get in the Know! Expand your Industry Knowledge

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Week of Sept. 14-21, 2017

Listen to the sounds around you. What do you hear?

As you start the school year, there’s a lot of excitement in meeting new people. An essential element of communicating and connecting with others is the practice of listening. Watch Julien Treasure’s TED Talks on “5 Ways to Listen Better” and think about how you can enhance your emotional intelligence in the areas of empathy and relationship skills. How will you listen?

Career Centre Updates

Your Crash Course to Consulting Interviews – Case Interview Prep Program (CIPP)

The Case Interview Prep Program offers a series of workshops and practice interviews led by an experienced consultant to prepare you for your dream job. Understand the format, learn how to polish your answers and ace your case interviews by applying to the program. Apply on COOL by September 24, 2017.

Apply on COOL

Don’t miss these upcoming Company Information Sessions (CIS)!

Are you interested in a career in technology and marketing? Join the TELUS team on Thursday, September 21st, 2017 to learn more about working at TELUS and the Marketing Development Program (MDP). The MDP is unique two-year rotational program designed to give you a breadth of practical experiences across TELUS business. RSVP by September 19th, 2017 on COOL.

Image result for td bank logoTD is recruiting for positions including Analytics and Data Science Associate, IT Business Analyst and TDAM Analyst Associate. Attend the CIS on September 19 from 6:00-8:00 pm downtown to discuss the available opportunities! RSVP by September 17, 2017 on COOL.

But wait! The listed CIS are a snapshot of some of the upcoming opportunities for MBAN students. Check out COOL for a full list of upcoming Company Info Sessions.

RSVP on COOL

Start Proud – A Networking Event for LGBTQA+ Students interested in Accounting/Finance

Start Proud facilitates the professional development of LGBTQA+ students in Law, Business, Accounting, Engineering and related disciplines as they transition from school to career. On September 27, 2017 from 4:45-6:30pm, attend the free networking event to meet fellow LGBTQA+ students and professionals specializing in accounting and finance, listen to an inspiring guest speaker and if you are one of the first 40 individuals at the event, receive a free drink ticket!

Register Here

Ever heard of Vault!? Your Key Industry-specific Career Resource

Image result for vault.comUBC Sauder in conjunction with Vault has arranged for you to have free, unrestricted privileges to the largest most comprehensive online career resource available. More than 120 industries, 840 + professions and nearly 5000 companies use Vault – content is updated daily so be sure to visit frequently.

Check out our Vault 101 page in the Tools section of the website, and go to COOL to access your free Vault resource.

Vault 101

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

Period 1 Exam Schedule Posted

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Hello everyone,

Too soon to start thinking about exam week? Your exam schedule for Period 1 is now posted on RHL Current Students. You can find the exam schedule under the Exam Schedules column. We will share more details about the RHL exam procedures closer to your exams.

On another note, a summary of what was discussed at the Inclusion and Diversity session during Opening Week can be found here.

All the best,

Clement

RSVP for Student Lunch

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Hello everyone,

Your experience in the MBAN program is important to us and we would love to hear how things are going so far. Over the course of Periods 1 and 2, the RHL and Career Centre teams will be hosting 3 lunches to hear about your experience. The first of these lunches takes place next week. The event details are:

Wednesday, September 20th, 2017
Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location: HA 135

We will be able to accommodate 12 students at each lunch. If the RSVP (response) link has reached its quota please keep a look out for the next lunches in October and November!

Reflect on your MBAN experience so far and let us know if you can make it by placing your RSVP here!

All the best,

Clement

MBAN Society Information & Elections

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Hi all,

I hope you had a great first week of classes! As we discussed during Opening Week, the MBAN Society (MBANS) is the voice of MBAN students in academic and administrative matters and regularly liaises between the class, instructors, the business community, and the Robert H. Lee Graduate School. The goal of these executives is to represent your student body and the MBAN degree, and to enhance the MBAN experience academically, socially, and professionally through society-led initiatives. As the first MBAN Society, you will be responsible for registering the Society with the UBC Graduate Student Society.

While being a part of the MBANS executive requires particular dedication to your cohort and the program, both in terms of time and effort, it is most certainly a mutually-beneficial experience. As a student leader, you will be engaged in work that builds skills integral to your success in the workplace. Developing a project and budget, managing a team, organizing events, and contributing to a positive organizational culture, are just a few of the responsibilities you will undertake. Becoming a member of the MBANS executive team is a great opportunity for you to collaborate with the School and work towards long term program improvement to leave a positive legacy for future cohorts.

View the position descriptions below. Each person can only run for 1 position. While each executive member must carry out their core responsibilities, each year the team has significant flexibility in molding the Society to the needs of their cohort and exercising discretion on what initiatives will best serve their classmates and the MBAN program.

Election Overview

  • Nominations Are Open Now
    • Please submit your nominations to askmban@sauder.ubc.ca. You do not need to nominate a classmate for every role, but can do so if you wish. Please only nominate one person for each role you are submitting a nomination for.
  • Nominations Close
    • Friday, September 15th at noon
      • Nominees contacted before end-of-day
  • Letter of Intent
  • Speeches from Nominees
    • Tuesday, September 26th at 1pm
  • Voting
    • Wednesday, September 27th at 12pm
  • Results Released
    • Posted by end of voting day

Election Process

If you are interested in being considered for one of the positions, please follow these steps:

  1. Read through the material posted for the position you are interested in running for (above). Ensure you understand the commitment that comes with the role and that you are comfortable with taking on this additional work for the full duration of the program. Please contact us at askmban@sauder.ubc.ca if you have any questions about the positions or commitment.
  2. Once you have decided that you wish to be considered for a particular position, let your classmates know!
  3. If you are nominated by a classmate, you will be contacted on Friday, September 15th and asked to accept the nomination. If you are nominated for a position and you do not wish to run for it, thank your classmate/s for considering you, then politely decline and explain your reasons for doing so. If you would like to nominate yourself for a position, you are also welcome to do so.
  4. To ensure all nominees are serious about participating in the election, you will be required to submit a 500-word letter of intent submitted to askmban@sauder.ubc.ca addressing the following:
  • Why you want to take on the role
  • What makes you the best person for the position
  • How you will represent your class, the MBAN program, and the Sauder School of Business

Any nominees who do not submit their letter by the deadline will be withdrawn from the election process.

  1. Once confirmed, candidates will be advised to prepare a short speech (3-5 minutes, based on the letter of intent) to present in front of the class. The MBAN class will then vote on their preferred candidates for each of the five positions and the results will be announced on the Program Site after the votes have been counted.

Please note that in the event of a tie, students may be required to vote again or the possibility of a shared position discussed.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us at askmban@sauder.ubc.ca

Have a wonderful weekend!

Elisabeth

Career News | Get Started on your Career Journey!

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Week of Sept. 7-14, 2017

Opening Week: Recap

What an engaging start to your MBAN journey!

Thank you for your active participation last week and being open to learning about yourself and others.

Here’s what changed for you as a result of the session (according to you!), as reflected in the most common themes on the cue cards:

  • Your future seems more clear, focused and you’re motivated to work hard
  • The paper airplane exercise was inspirational
  • The Career Centre is helpful in achieving your goals
  • Storytelling, emotional intelligence and grit are essential to your personal and professional development
  • There is immense power in supporting each other and growing together
  • Building relationships is key to your journey

Remember to continue practicing, exploring career options and we’re always here to support and guide you along the way.

P.S. While it’s been so tempting to read your paper airplanes, we haven’t read your 7 life scenarios. Instead, we’ll be keeping them and returning it to you at the end of the program.

Career Centre Updates

Strengths Finder Assessment: Due Sept. 24 @ 11:59pm (PST)

At the end of Opening Week we handed out “Strengths Finder 2.0” by Tom Rath. At the back of the book, you’ll find your unique access code.

Fill out the assessment and submit your results by Sunday, September 24 at 11:59pm (PST) to the Career Development course Connect site.

Headshots Update

The photographer’s been busy editing the headshots from Opening Week. We will be emailing students individually with their headshots by September 22nd.

Your Company Info Session Questions – Answered!

You may be wondering what a Company Info Session (CIS) is and what to expect for attending. We’ve compiled FAQs and answers to your CIS questions on the website. FAQs include:

  • What is a CIS?
  • What should I expect? What does a CIS “look like?”
  • What should I bring?
  • How do I know which Company Info Sessions are coming up?
  • A CIS is full in COOL. Can I still attend?

Review the CIS FAQs on our website, and browse COOL for exciting upcoming Company Info Sessions! Go to Events –> Company Info Sessions in COOL.

Company Info Sessions 101

Get in the Know! Read up on your Career Centre Rules of Engagement

We’ve outlined our policies and procedures on our website so you can know your expectations as you engage with us in support of your career journey as an MBAN student. Questions about our policies? Contact us as mbancareers@sauder.ubc.ca.

Review and understand the Career Centre policies and procedures to make your career development smooth and seamless!

Rules of Engagement

TechFest – Where the Company Executives Pitch to You!

Attracting up to 1,000 attendees, more than 300 career opportunities, and up to 15 hiring companies, Techfest is a unique recruiting event, with hiring company executives pitching on why they are the best employer in the room.

Sauder students get 50% off with promo code “sauder”. So hurry, and get your ticket before September 13, 2017!

To RSVP and find a list of employers, visit https://techvibes.com/techfest/vancouver. More info on TechFest is located in COOL under Events.

COOL

Stay Fit, Stay Healthy.

Meet friends or bring a friend and participate in UBC’s Free Fitness Classes from Sept. 11 – 17. No need to register, just show up. Click here for the full schedule.

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

3 Updates

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Hello everyone,

I hope the second day of classes has been going well for all of you! 3 updates for you:

  • You all look amazing! The ropes course and class photos have now been posted under the Photos tab.
  • The slides from the second math session can now be found under the Resources tab.
  • We are eager to hear how your MBAN journey is going throughout the year and support you as necessary! Elisabeth’s advising hours will be starting next week in the Robert H. Lee Graduate School office during the times listed below. Please check in with our receptionist when you arrive.
    • Mondays: 12:00pm to 1:30pm
    • Wednesdays: 12:00pm to 1:30pm

I hope you all have a wonderful rest of your week!

Clement

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