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University of Manheim

Location: Mannheim

Language Requirement: English

Period of Study: late September – December and/or mid February – mid June

Programs Offered: Accounting, Finance, Marketing

Websites: Exchange Office, Course Outlines, Accomodation & language classes

SFU Business Career Management Centre

Undergraduate Business Job Postings

ACCESS THE JOB BOARD AT:

http://www.sfubusiness.ca/careers/login.php

Jobs Added to Career Network for the Week of February 23 to February 27, 2009:

Jobs Expiring Next Week:

New career opportunities in Finance can be found by accessing the following sites:

Vancouver CFA: http://www.cfavancouver.com/employment/default.aspx

Calgary CFA: http://www.calgarycfasociety.com/jobline/default.aspx 

To view the details of these jobs please visit our new Career Network at www.sfubusiness.ca/careernetwork

Important note: Please READ before contacting the CMC 

If you haven’t already registered for Career Network, please follow these instructions:

URL:  https://business-sfu-csm.symplicity.com/students/

Click on the ‘Register’ button or tab

Username:  your SFU Student ID# (NOT your Computing ID)

Password:  sfubusiness 

Once you have registered, it will take up to one full “business” day for your registration to be approved.

Career Tip of the Week (March 2nd – 6th):  During the Information Interview

When conducting an information interview, be sure to stay focused and stick with your list of questions but also allow for spontaneous discussion.  Take notes and pay careful attention to what is being said.  You may share some of your background but be careful not to dominate the conversation as the time should be about gathering information about the job, industry, or company.  Be sure to ask your contact if he/she has suggestions of other people you could speak with in other organizations.  Finish the interview within the agreed time frame (15-20 minutes)!

To register, please click here!

For more information:
ASA Website: www.sfubusiness.ca/asa     ASA Email: asa-exec@sfu.ca 
CRA Website: www.cra.gc.ca

DINING AND WINE ETIQUETTE

Date:               Thursday, March 12th, 2009

Time:              5:00pm – 8:30pm

Location:        SFU Burnaby Diamond Alumni Centre (DAC)

Presenter:      Tim Ellison, Manager Special Programs, Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts

Dining Room Etiquette – How to Survive the Dining Room and Beyond  (5:00pm – 6:30pm)

STRESS AT DINING EVENTS IS IN YOUR HEAD! Stop worrying about which fork to use, it’s a time to relax, enjoy great company, and build your pool of networking contacts. Join Certified Chef de Cuisine and Sommelier, Tim Ellison – the ‘Hospitality Enthusiast’, for an informative and fun evening of dining etiquette, gourmet food and wine. Explore the world of ‘Dining Room Etiquette’ and learn of its importance in today’s relationship driven work environment.

Table manners play an important part in making a favourable impression. Whether you are having lunch with a prospective employer or dinner with a business associate, your table manners can speak volumes about you as a professional.  Tim will provide you with all of the necessary tools so that you can relax and concentrate on forging relationships and instead of worrying about the cutlery and glasses. The evening is fast paced and enjoyable. Your new skills will be implemented on the spot while enjoying a gourmet meal.

·         Learn the ins & outs of proper conduct including fork/spoon/knife/plate/glassware selection for each serving (salad, soup, palette cleanser, entrée, and dessert).

·         Learn formal dinner conversation, from small talk to excusing yourself from the table.

·         Learn social and eating behaviors that should be followed at banquets and networking events.

·         Opportunity to ask for suggestions in regards to the unique challenge that you have come across.

·         Chance to enjoy delicious food and have some fun with your classmates!

Wine Appreciation and Etiquette  (7:00pm – 8:30pm)
Everything is going great. You aced the interview and are now at the hottest restaurant in town having a dinner meeting with the partners. Suddenly, the CFO hands you the wine list and says “Why don’t you select the wine?” Now what? Where do you start? White or red, dry or sweet, and how much to spend, never mind the quantity to order to ensure there is enough for everyone at the table. Join certified Sommelier, Tim Ellison, as you taste your way through a lively workshop covering the basic styles and types of wine. Improve you appreciation with the structured tasting approach. Do you really have to sniff the cork? Find out during this informative, hands-on, tasting event. This session will help you navigate the world of wine for business and pleasure!

Get your ticket before they sell out  (this event has sold out quickly for the past 4 years)

Tickets are $30.00 and include a 3 course meal + wine.  A great value and learning opportunity…especially if you plan to attend BASS Banquet!

Purchase your tickets at the Career Management Centre in West Mall Centre 2329 between 9am – 4:30pm.  Note: The CMC has moved offices and we’re now in WMC 2329.

Hosted by the SFU Business Career Management Centre

West Mall Centre 2329

bbacareers@sfu.ca

www.sfubusiness.ca/careers

Venture Connection is a new SFU entrepreneurial initiative which launched in November 2008 with an overall program goal to increase the number of SFU spin-offs.

The result of a collaborative partnership among SFU academic, research and supporting units, together with advice and support from business leaders, Venture Connection is a hub for all things ‘entrepreneurial’ at SFU, linking student, faculty and local entrepreneurs with experienced advisors, funding opportunities and other business connections.

Working closely with SFU’s University/Industry Liaison Office (U/ILO) and other on- and off-campus partners, Venture Connection’s pilot initiatives provide support to suit stages and needs of new ventures in areas of:

Education
Research Commercialization
Venture Funding
Incubator Offices / Resources
Mentorship / Accelerator Programs
Support and Awards

Programs of interest to FBA Faculty, staff and students may include:

FOR FACULTY
*Affiliates in the Classroom (access to industry experts as Guest Speakers, Class Mentors, Panel/Jury Members)

FOR STUDENTS
Workshops & Seminars
*Student Mentor Match (connecting new student ventures with industry mentors)
Student Business Incubator
Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Business Plan Competition
Online SFU Student & Alumni Business Directory
Other targeted support as available

FOR SFU RESEARCHERS & ENTREPRENEURS
Workshops & Seminars
*Entrepreneurs-in-Residence ( connecting  serial  entrepreneurs  with  SFU  researchers  and  their innovations)

TIME Mentor Panels (UILO)
TIME Business Incubator (UILO)
Other targeted support as available

*Program sheets attached: affiliates_in_the_classroom1, sfu_entrepreneur-in-residence1 and student_mentor_match1.
For more information visit www.ventureconnection.sfu.ca or call 778-782-8101

For more information, please contact Maria at community.dev@sifesimonfraser.com

If you are interested, but unable to make it, contact Maria at community.dev@sifesimonfraser.com to set up an alternate time.

The City of Coquitlam and its Staff Leadership Development Team has put together a 2009 Leadership Speaker Series.  Our first lecture is by internationally renowned speaker and businessman Peter Legge this coming Tuesday, March 3, 2009, 7:00 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre.  

Inform. Involve. Inspire.

Students who are interested in Peter Legge’s speech about the “Five Smooth Stones:  Ammunition for Personal Change”.  This is a tremendous personal and professional development opportunity for staff and students at Simon Fraser University.  The ticket price is $30 and information regarding how to purchase tickets for this event is listed on the enclosed flyer.

After seven weeks of executive applications, election speeches, question and answer sessions, and voting, the BASS Election has reached an end!  Thank you for everyone who voted and helped set a new record of 227 submissions in this year’s new online voting system! But now, without further ado, here is your new…

BASS EXECUTIVE COUNCIL of 2009/2010:

PRESIDENT
Eugene Shin

VP INTERNAL RELATIONS
Patrick Low

VP EXTERNAL RELATIONS
Nicole Malac

VP EVENTS
Vivian Man

VP FINANCE
Michelle Majan

VP COMMUNICATIONS
Jasmine Liu

VP STUDENT ISSUES
Amanda Lee

VP ADMINISTRATION
Quinnie Wong

Congratulations to the new team, and best wishes to your upcoming year!