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BCC Highlights, Sept 26th
September 29, 2003
MBA YR 2’s
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (PDP)
Your final PDP will be held on the following dates:
October 14, 15 – Mandatory days
October 16 – Optional event(s)
A brief outline of the schedule will be emailed to you.
Also sent via email is the Video Practice Interview form for those of you interested in taking this last opportunity to practice interviewing. See COOL for sign up (in the job posting section). The resume that you use to sign up in COOL is the resume that will be given to the consultant. The VPI form must be in to Klara no later than 12 Noon, Oct. 8th.
As well, sign up for the Wine Appreciation seminar is now available for signup on COOL. You can find this in the events section of COOL under PDP week. There are only 28 spots open. If the schedule is full and you would like to attend, send Klara an email with your phone number so that she may contact you if something opens up.
MBA YR 1’s
NEW POSTINGS THIS WEEK
None
UPCOMING POSTING DEADLINES – Week of Sept 29-Oct 03
Procter & Gamble
CD ROM RESUME DEADLINES / TIMELINES
Sept 26 Deadline to submit full 2 page resume (hard copy) to resume boxes in the
BCC. MUST be in CD Rom template format. See attached document.
Note: if dropping off during closed hours, leave resume in the locked wooden “After Hours” drop box outside the BCC doors.
Sept 27 – Oct 5 BCC proofing all resumes
Oct 6 Resumes returned by BCC to MBAs to mail boxes in the lounge
Oct 6 Email from MBA Jungle with instructions on how to upload approved
resume
Oct 6 – 12 Make corrections to resumes and upload
Oct 12 Final day to upload resume to MBA Jungle’s system (NO EXCEPTIONS)
NEXT BCC CAREER MANAGEMENT SESSION
Tuesday, Sept. 30th – Career Leader, HA 321, 11am – 1pm,
presented by Jim Waldrop, Co-creator of Career Leader.
MBA EXCHANGE STUDENTS
No news this week.
ALL GROUPS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Finance Canada - Presentation
You are invited to a presentation on Canadian economic policy issues and the role of the federal Department of Finance. Jeremy Rudin, General Director of Economic and Fiscal Policy Branch at Finance Canada will make the presentation, and will be available to answer questions about Canadian economic policy and career opportunities at Finance Canada.
The presentation will take place September 29, from 3:30 to 4:30, in HA 321
TERRY’S TRAVELS
Below is a list of Terry VanQuickenborne’s prospecting travel schedule:
Oct 3 – 8 Toronto
Oct 9 – 12 New York
Nov 1 – 16 Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong
Nov 26 – 30 Calgary
Dec 4 – 9 Toronto
COMPANY RECRUITING SESSIONS:
Below is a list of all Company Recruiting Sessions (CRS) that are relevant to MBAs. For times, locations and to RSVP, see COOL (MBA Year 1’s will be getting trained on COOL with Klara on Sept. 22nd. If you have not had your COOL training and there is a session that you would like to attend, email your RSVP directly to Shannon Epps at epps@sauder.ubc.ca).
Note: MBA Year 1’s are welcome to attend the sessions to gather company information. Please be respectful of the MBA Yr2’s & BCOM’s times as most companies are there to recruit for permanent positions that begin upon the completion of their program.
Scotial Capital, Monday, September 29th
Joint session w/ SFU
*BCom & MBA
Ontario Teacher's Pension Plan, Tuesday, September 30th
*BCom & MBA
RBC Insurance, Wednesday, October 1st
*BCom & MBA
TD Canada Trust (TD Commercial Banking), Thursday, October 2nd
*BCom & MBA
Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Wednesday, October 8th
*BCom & MBA
BCC Highlights, Sept 19th
September 19, 2003
MBA YR 2’s
RESUME DEADLINE
The deadline to submit your resumes for the Resume CD Rom is September 26th. Please see www.sauder.ubc.ca/ccc/mbastudents/resumetemplate.cfm for the updated template format that you should follow. Resumes should be submitted to intern@sauder.ubc.ca.
ARTICLE OF INTEREST
Having Solid References a Necessary Component of Student's Job Search
Senior managers said they typically speak with at least three references before considering someone for a position, according to a survey by Accountemps. Sixty-two percent of the managers said they call three references when conducting a reference check on a job candidate. Twenty-one percent said they check one or two references, while just eight percent check more than three.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (PDP)
Your final PDP will be held on the following dates:
October 14, 15 – Mandatory days
October 16 – Optional event(s)
A brief outline of the schedule and speakers will be sent next Friday (maybe even available on the portal). A more detailed schedule (including bios, etc.) will be sent some time during the second week of October.
MBA YR 1’s
NEW POSTINGS THIS WEEK
None
UPCOMING POSTING DEADLINES – Week of Sept 22-26th
None
CD ROM RESUME DEADLINES / TIMELINES
Sept 26 Deadline to submit full 2 page resume (hard copy) to resume boxes in the
BCC. MUST be in CD Rom template format. See attached document.
Note: if dropping off during closed hours, leave resume in the locked wooden “After Hours” drop box outside the BCC doors.
Sept 27 – Oct 5 BCC proofing all resumes
Oct 6 Resumes returned by BCC to MBAs to mail boxes in the lounge
Oct 6 Email from MBA Jungle with instructions on how to upload approved
resume
Oct 6 – 12 Make corrections to resumes and upload
Oct 12 Final day to upload resume to MBA Jungle’s system (NO EXCEPTIONS)
NEXT BCC CAREER MANAGEMENT SESSION
Monday, Sept. 22nd – COOL training, Computer Lab HA 409
2-3pm: Ling – Sieffert; 3:15-4:15: Simon – Zhang
***NOTE: For the COOL training sessions, bring section 2 of your career management binder with you.
ARTICLE OF INTEREST
Paid Internships Were in Short Supply For 2003 Grads
In a recent survey of colleges and universities that participate in NACE's annual Salary Survey, respondents reported paid internships were in short supply for 2003 grads. More than 64 percent of respondents said their students had a hard time finding paid internships this past year. The down economy was cited as the primary reason. Respondents said that many employers cut back on internships because they couldn't justify bringing in paid interns, while, at the same time, laying off full- time or part-time employees. Many of the internships that had been available in the past had been slashed or converted to unpaid internships, respondents reported. Respondents also noted that many students did not begin their internship search early enough, even though they knew the challenges the economy would present. Some respondents said that those students who started early and worked hard were the ones who were most likely to be successful. Unfortunately, some said they had students who secured internships early on only to find that the internship had fallen through by the time summer arrived.
Unpaid internships were more common for 2003 graduates than they had been in the past few years, according to respondents. Four out of five (80.5 percent) said that their students didn't have a hard time in their quest to land unpaid internships. Most noted that the reason unpaid internships were easier to find was simply because there were more of them.
BCC Note: 85% of the Sauder Internships during the summer of 2003 were salaried positions!
(About the survey: The survey was e-mailed on July 23, 2003, to the 340 schools that make up the Salary Survey participant data base. Responses were received from 127 schools, or 37.4 percent.
MBA EXCHANGE STUDENTS
PLANNING ON STAYING IN CANADA?
UBC’s International House is a great resource for information on work permits and/or applying to stay in Canada. They are well versed in all areas of this matter. Call 604.822.5021 to set up a time to meet with a counselor or drop by to see them at 1783 West Mall.
ALL GROUPS
UPCOMING EVENTS:
BCC Career Fair
You are invited to attend the Career Fair that is being organized by the Business Career Centre. The event is held in conjunction with the CUS Ignite Conference, approximately 30-35 companies will be participating. The primary focus of the career fair is for 4th Year BCom students but there will be businesses in attendance that are looking for MBAs as well. Business attire required.
Date: Sept. 25th
Location: Westin Bayshore Resort & Marina, 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver
Time: 6-8pm
Finance Canada - Presentation
You are invited to a presentation on Canadian economic policy issues and the role of the federal Department of Finance. Jeremy Rudin, General Director of Economic and Fiscal Policy Branch at Finance Canada will make the presentation, and will be available to answer questions about Canadian economic policy and career opportunities at Finance Canada.
The presentation will take place September 29, from 3:30 to 4:30, in HA 321
TERRY’S TRAVELS
Below is a list of Terry VanQuickenborne’s prospecting travel schedule:
Oct 3 – 8 Toronto
Oct 9 – 12 New York
Nov 1 – 16 Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong
Nov 26 – 30 Calgary
Dec 4 – 9 Toronto
COMPANY RECRUITING SESSIONS:
Below is a list of all Company Recruiting Sessions (CRS) that are relevant to MBAs. For times, locations and to RSVP, see COOL (MBA Year 1’s will be getting trained on COOL with Klara on Sept. 22nd. If you have not had your COOL training and there is a session that you would like to attend, email your RSVP directly to Shannon Epps at epps@sauder.ubc.ca).
Note: MBA Year 1’s are welcome to attend the sessions to gather company information. Please be respectful of the MBA Yr2’s & BCOM’s times as most companies are there to recruit for permanent positions that begin upon the completion of their program.
CIBC World Markets, Monday, September 22nd
*BCom & MBA
Imperial Oil, Monday, September 22nd
*BCom & MBA
National Bank Financial, Wednesday, September 24th
*BCom & MBA
Scotia Capital, Monday, September 29th
Joint session w/ SFU
*BCom & MBA
Ontario Teacher's Pension Plan, Tuesday, September 30th
*BCom & MBA
RBC Insurance, Wednesday, October 1st
*BCom & MBA
TD Canada Trust (TD Commercial Banking), Thursday, October 2nd
*BCom & MBA
Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Wednesday, October 8th
*BCom & MBA
BCC Highlights, Sept 12th
September 12, 2003
MBA YR 2’s
INTERNSHIP / INDUSTRY PROJECT - GRADING
Your Faculty Supervisors have all been sent the necessary paperwork that they require to submit your “pass” or “fail” grade. The supervisors will be marking your final reports and using your company supervisor’s feedback (where applicable) to determine your pass or fail status. The deadline for them to submit the grades to the Masters’ Office is September 30th.
RESUME DEADLINE
The deadline to submit your resumes for the Resume CD Rom is September 26th. Please see www.sauder.ubc.ca/ccc/mbastudents/resumetemplate.cfm for the updated template format the you should follow. Resumes should be submitted to intern@sauder.ubc.ca.
MBA YR 1’s
NEW POSTINGS THIS WEEK
Forum for Women Entrepreneurs – Deadline(DL) Sept. 17
Sanyo’s Global Internship Program – DL Oct. 9
Procter & Gamble (3 postings) – DL Sept. 30
UPCOMING POSTING DEADLINES – Week of Sept 15-19th
Forum for Women Entrepreneurs
FOLLOW UP TO THE RESUME SESSION
References:
• Transferable Skills; Section 3 of your Career Management Binder
• Resume template and sample are available on line at: http://www.sauder.ubc.ca/ccc/mbastudents/resumetemplate.cfm
Homework:
Start creating your resume in the format discussed in the resume session. Include the following sections: Contact section, Career Profile, Education, Professional Experience. This is due in the Resume part 2 session, Sept. 18th.
NEXT BCC CAREER MANAGEMENT SESSIONS
Thursday, Sept. 18th – Professional Business Resumes Part 2, 11am-1pm
****Note: Homework assignments will be collected in class
MBA EXCHANGE STUDENTS
RESUMES
Thinking about updating your resume, check out the resume template and sample that are available on our website at: http://www.sauder.ubc.ca/ccc/mbastudents/resumetemplate.cfm
ALL GROUPS
EVENT
“Tomorrow’s Keys for Talent Acquisition”; Andrew Buckley, Director
Andrew will be speaking about the success that has led Crystal Decisions to 12 quarters of consecutive growth. Sept. 16th, 2003
Location: Skybar, 670 Smithe St. (at Granville)
Price: $15
See www.techvibes.com for more info.
COMPANY RECRUITING SESSIONS:
Below is a list of all Company Recruiting Sessions (CRS) that are relevant to MBAs. For times, locations and to RSVP, see COOL (MBA Year 1’s will be getting trained on COOL with Klara on Sept. 22nd. If you have not had your COOL training and there is a session that you would like to attend, email your RSVP directly to Shannon Epps at epps@sauder.ubc.ca).
Note: MBA Year 1’s are welcome to attend the sessions to gather company information. Please be respectful of the MBA Yr2’s & BCOM’s times as most companies are there to recruit for permanent positions that begin upon the completion of their program.
RBC Capital Markets, Monday, September 15th
*BCom & MBA
Forum for Women Entrepreneurs, Tuesday, September 16th
*BCom & MBA (female, obviously) ;)
BMO Nesbitt Burns, Thursday, September 18th
*BCom & MBA
CIBC World Markets, Monday, September 22nd
*BCom & MBA
Imperial Oil, Monday, September 22nd
*BCom & MBA
National Bank Financial, Wednesday, September 24th
*BCom & MBA
Scotial Capital, Monday, September 29th
Joint session w/ SFU
*BCom & MBA
Ontario Teacher's Pension Plan, Tuesday, September 30th
*BCom & MBA
RBC Insurance, Wednesday, October 1st
*BCom & MBA
TD Canada Trust (TD Commercial Banking), Thursday, October 2nd
*BCom & MBA
Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Wednesday, October 8th
*BCom & MBA
BCC Highlights, Sept 5th
September 5, 2003
Now that we have two MBA classes together we have divided the information into the relevant categories of who the information applies to. For info that applies to both groups, it is listed in the “All Groups” section.
To reduce the number of class emails, we have created our own portal on the Web CT and will post them there. Also, we will soon be coming out with a new “look” for the BCC Highlights.
MBA YR 2’s
WELCOME BACK
It’s great to have all of you back hear with us and to see familiar faces on campus. We hope you all had a fabulous summer experience and look forward to hearing about your internships.
INTERNSHIPS: Supervisor Evaluation forms
For those of you who received an email that your evaluation form was still outstanding, please ensure your sponsor submits the form to Klara ASAP as the deadline for submission has passed.
INTERNSHIP / INDUSTRY PROJECT FINAL REPORTS
Unless you have made other arrangements with your Faculty Supervisor, your final reports are due Monday, September 8th.
WELCOME BACK PARTY
The Masters’ Office is organizing a “Welcome Back Lunch” to be held on Sept. 11th from 12-1pm. More info to come from their office directly. The BCC will talk about marketing activities for your class and the posting process.
RESUME DEADLINE
The deadline to submit your resumes to be included in the Resume CD Rom is September 26th. Please see the following website for the updated template format the you should follow (http://www.sauder.ubc.ca/ccc/mbastudents/resumetemplate.cfm). Resumes should be submitted to intern@sauder.ubc.ca. This will also ensure that Terry has your resumes on hand for her upcoming travels to Toronto and New York.
MBA YR 1’s
WELCOME
A heartfelt welcome goes out to your class. We look forward to getting to know each of you over the next 15 months! We hoped you enjoyed our contribution to orientation and welcome any feedback.
BCC Highlights
The highlights are created every Friday and will keep you up to date as to what is happening in the Business Career Centre and what you should be focusing on.
NEXT BCC CAREER MANAGEMENT SESSIONS
Monday, Sept. 8th – COOL training, Computer Lab HA 409
2-3pm: Aldasoro – Fraser; 3:15-4:15: Gill – Lin
Tuesday, Sept. 9th – Informational Interviews, 11am-1pm
Friday, Sept. 12th – Professional Business Resumes Part 1, 11am-1pm
***NOTE: For the COOL training sessions, bring section 2 of your binder with you. For the other two sessions, bring the relevant handout from section 4 of your binder.
MBA EXCHANGE STUDENTS
WELCOME
Welcome to those of you visiting us from abroad on the MBA Exchange program. We hope that you enjoy your time here with us.
FOLLOW UP TO BCC ORIENTATION
If there are any questions that may have come up following our intro during your orientation, please feel free to drop by to see one of us at the Business Career Centre. If you did not attend the orientation, please come by and pick up your Career Management Booklet and introduce yourselves to us.
COMPANY RECRUITING SESSIONS (CRS) / CAREER FAIR
If you plan to attend the CRS’s being offered on campus or the Career Fair, please be sure to inform the employer when you meet that you are an exchange student. This will indicate to them that there will be work eligibility issues that they need to work out if they are interested in hiring you.
ALL GROUPS
COMPANY RECRUITING SESSIONS:
Below is a list of all Company Recruiting Sessions (CRS) that are relevant to MBAs. For times, locations and to RSVP, see COOL (MBA Year 1’s will be getting trained on COOL with Klara on Sept. 8th and 22nd. If you have not had your COOL training and there is a session that you would like to attend, email your RSVP directly to Shannon Epps at epps@sauder.ubc.ca).
Note: MBA Year 1’s are welcome to attend the sessions to gather company information. Please be respectful of the MBA Yr2’s & BCOM’s times as most companies are there to recruit for permanent positions that begin upon the completion of their program.
RBC Capital Markets, Monday, September 15th
*BCom & MBA
Forum for Women Entrepreneurs, Tuesday, September 16th
*BCom & MBA (female, obviously) ;)
BMO Nesbitt Burns, Thursday, September 18th
*BCom & MBA
CIBC World Markets, Monday, September 22nd
*BCom & MBA
Imperial Oil, Monday, September 22nd
*BCom & MBA
National Bank Financial, Wednesday, September 24th
*BCom & MBA
Scotial Capital, Monday, September 29th
Joint session w/ SFU
*BCom & MBA
Ontario Teacher's Pension Plan, Tuesday, September 30th
*BCom & MBA
RBC Insurance, Wednesday, October 1st
*BCom & MBA
TD Canada Trust (TD Commercial Banking), Thursday, October 2nd
*BCom & MBA
Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Wednesday, October 8th
*BCom & MBA
Just an FYI. TD Securities has changed their recruiting "strategy" and are not holding a CRS this year. They have posted a few positions and will be inviting those that they choose to interview to a special reception at their downtown office on Monday, September 29th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. They have positions for both BCom & MBA. They will be contacting the students directly.
We are also waiting to hear from Central Career Services on a possible session with Weyerhaeuser.
CAREER FAIR
You are invited to attend the Career Fair that is being organized by the Business Career Centre. The event is held in conjunction with the CUS Ignite Conference, approximately 35 companies will be participating in the Sauder School of Business Career Fair. The primary focus of the career fair is for 4th Year BCom students but there will be businesses in attendance that are looking for MBAs as well. Business attire required
A sample of companies that will be participating:
Procter & Gamble, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, KPMG, Kraft, RBC Insurance, Perforex (looking only for MBAs), Telus, CIBC, Royal Bank, and more.
Date: Sept. 25th
Location: Westin Bayshore Resort & Marina, 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver
Time: 6-8pm
TERRYS TRAVELS
Terry will be doing a prospecting trip for permanent placements specifically and targeting the financial sector for MBA Internships.
October 4-9: Toronto
October 9-11: New York
WHERE'S HOT (AND WHERE'S NOT) - THE GLOBAL RECRUITMENT MARKET
According to the latest International Recruiters Survey from topmba.com, demand for MBA looks set for a marked recovery in 2004 after several years in the doldrums. According to Nunzio Quacquarelli, editor of the MBA Career Guide and the author of the report, "Looking at projected demand in 2004, all sectors are anticipating a continuing pick-up in demand. The research was conducted in April and May 2003, shortly after the Iraq war, when uncertainty was still prevalent. In our opinion, the pick-up in MBA demand is likely to exceed these forecasts as stock markets strengthen around the world and companies embark on more positive expansion plans." The research also highlighted increases in MBA recruitment outside the traditional key markets of the USA and Western Europe in 2003. Companies in Australia, China, India, Japan, Mexico, Singapore and Russia all reported a surge in opportunities for MBAs.
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