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CFA Workshop - Thursday, March 3rd, 4:30-6:30 @ WMC 3251

Topic: CFA Level I – Quantitative Methods.

Topics include Time Value of Money, Discounted Cash Flow Applications, Statistical and Probability, Hypothesis Testing

Cost: Free of charge!

Register Here: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFhfc1cwT0R2c3hIUmFKLWlSWWZwNkE6MQ

University of Manchester – Manchester Business School

SFU Business Career Management Centre

Undergraduate Business Job Postings

ACCESS THE JOB BOARD AT:
https://business-sfu-csm.symplicity.com/students/

Jobs Added to Career Network for the Week of February 21 to February 25, 2011:

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

Job Futures is a website by Service Canada with the purpose of providing relevant career information and profiles of every non-military occupational group in Canada.  Included is a new downloadable publication called “Job Futures: World of Work” that outlines employment trends, work experiences of recent graduates from just about any major/concentration imaginable, and “Tomorrow’s Most Promising Jobs.”

Neat feature: 24 questions are the key to hundreds of career paths that will satisfy you 24 hours a day.  Take the online “Know Yourself” Quiz to uncover hidden attributes and match your interests to suitable career choices.  Once the quiz is completed, select any of the recommended careers and explore important details such as what the position involves, an in-depth breakdown of average income, and what steps to take to secure such a position.

Job Futures is one of the few accurate and reliable Canadian-specific career resources available; check it out online (www.jobfutures.ca) and get yourself a future, with Job Futures.  For more fantastic resources, stop by the Career Management Centre at WMC 2329 or login to the Business Career Network at https://beedie-sfu-csm.symplicity.com/students/

For more fantastic job search resources, login to the Business Career Network at https://business-sfu-csm.symplicity.com/students , and visit your home page for links to online resources and also the Document Library section of Career Network to review valuable information contained in our comprehensive Career Management Guides

To view Vancouver Board of Trade event postings click here
To view Business in Vancouver event postings click here

To access the Career Network, please register online at:
1. Launch Career Network
2. Username = Student Number
3. Password = sfubusiness

If you are an SFU Business student and/or Alumni, you will have immediate access to Career Network. It is recommended that you change the generic password during your first login session to something that is unique to you.

If you have difficulties signing on, please contact:
Undergraduate level students/alumni: 778.782.5544 or bbacareers@sfu.ca
Graduate level students/alumni: 778.782.7841 or mbacareers@sfu.ca

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

Tips in Your Job Search

When searching for a job, remember to set weekly goals including tasks such as directly contacting 1-2 employers per week who are listed on your ‘Job Target List’, going to events organized by professional associations, and viewing applicable postings on Career Network or company websites.  Try to be open to positions you may not have thought about but that utilize the skill set you possess.

True or False?

1. Since I have a unique business degree, a job will be waiting for me upon graduation.

2. I can find most of my job opportunities through on-line job boards.

3. I should apply to every job posting I come across to increase my chances of being employed.

4. I only need to focus on my academic studies right now.

5. I should begin my company and industry research once I am invited in for an interview.

If you answered, “true” to any of the statements above, we encourage you to join a few of your peers and a CMC Career Advisor in an informal setting over lunch to learn the real “truths” about what you can do with your business degree and how you can conduct a successful career search.  It’s a casual, open dialogue where you will initiate the discussion by asking questions about career development issues relevant to you.

The Career Management Centre’s second Brown Bag Lunch will be on March 9^th, 2011 at the SFU Surrey campus. If you are interested in this new learning opportunity, please register on Career Network: https://beedie-sfu-csm.symplicity.com/students/.Lunch will be provided – all you have to do is come prepared with questions important to you!

Want an edge on the competition? Learn what to expect in all types of job interviews. Discover how to develop confidence in answering tough questions, standard ones, and those behavioural- and problem-based. Discover strategies for staying focused when discussing your past experiences. Get tips on preparation, dress, asking questions, overcoming problems, and following up.

Date: Thursday, March 3^rd, 2011

Time: 2:30pm – 4:20pm

Registration: To register for this workshop, please visit Career Network: https://beedie-sfu-csm.symplicity.com/students/

BASS is now looking for individuals who are interested in becoming the Director of Human Capital position for the BASS 2011/2012 Student Council.

Currently there is no comprehensive HR system within BASS and we are looking for a motivated individual to take high ownership and implement one. In this position you would be responsible for all HR within BASS. This position will initially titled Human Capital Coordinator which will likely be upgraded to Director of Human Capital (after amendments). Regardless, your term runs upon hiring to April 2012. In your position, you will be in charge HR issues across ~120 student council members, potentially leading a small team. Becoming the Human Capital Coordinator will give you real experience and open doors for you – Apply now!

The following is brief outlines of what the Human Capital Coordinator is responsible for:

The Human Capital Coordinator shall:

Assist in the design of all applications to ensure standardization

Assist in all interviews to ensure standardization

Create and receive periodic reports from all BASS Student Council Members

Track talent and interest of all BASS members for future positions

Act as an ombudsperson

Potentially lead an assistant(s)

Other Ad Hoc tasks

The following will be seen as assets for the position:

Be a 3^rd or 4^th year HR student

Have experience within student organizations

Been in a position in leadership

Actively worked on relevant HR issues

Application Process:

To apply for the Director of Administration position, please fill out this application form, along with your cover letter and resume, and email it to Diane Liu at dla83@sfu.ca by [Sunday March 6th @ 11:59pm.]

-  Interviews will occur sometime between March 7 and March 11. Please note that only qualified applicants will be invited for an interview.

Please save your documents as following:

For Application Form: First and Last Name_Position.doc

For Resume: First and Last Name_Resume.pdf

For Proposal: First and Last Name_HR Proposal.pdf

If you have any further questions or would like to discuss the details of the position of your interest, please e-mail Brock Balfour, Incoming President, at beb7@sfu.ca

BASS is now looking for individuals who are interested in becoming the Director of Administration for the BASS 2011/2012 Executive Council!!

As the Director of Administration, your term runs upon hiring to April 2012. In your position, you will be in charge of the Fundraising Committee and responsible for organizing and/or overseeing various BASS fundraising events. This is a substantial position in which you can make it your own. Becoming the Director of Administration will open doors for you - Apply now!

The following is brief outlines of what the Director of Administration is responsible for:

The Director of Administration shall:

• Take meeting minutes at all Executive Meetings (EMs), Student Council Meetings (SCMs) and General Meetings (GMs)
• Do scheduling and meeting coordination for all BASS Executives
• All room and equipment booking
• Maintain all BASS documentations
• Be the “unofficial 6^th BASS Executive”
• Other Ad Hoc tasks

The following will be seen as assets for the position:

• Be highly organized, reliable and diligent
• Be enthusiastic
• Willingness to learn and grow

Application Process:

To apply for the Director of Administration position, please fill out this application form, along with your cover letter and resume, and email it to Diane Liu at dla83@sfu.ca by [Sunday March 6th @ 11:59pm.]

- Interviews will occur sometime between March 7 and March 11. Please note that only qualified applicants will be invited for an interview.

Please save your documents as following:

• For Application Form: First and Last Name_Position.doc
• For Resume: First and Last Name_Resume.pdf

If you have any further questions or would like to discuss the details of the position of your interest, please e-mail Brock Balfour, Incoming President, at beb7@sfu.ca

The Beedie School of Business encourages your participation in the the seventh edition of the South American Business Forum (SABF), which  will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from August 5th to August 7^th of 2011.

This international forum is held annually and is totally organized by students from the Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires (ITBA). The application period goes from February 1st up to May 6^th.

The SABF gathers 100 of the best university students from all around the world, and 40 prominent international leaders. Our aim is to generate debate and exchange of ideas regarding the regional development. In previous editions, we have already had participants from universities like Harvard, London School of Economics y Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. We have already received participants from the 5 continents.

In order to participate in this event, please fill in the application form on the website  below and send an essay referring this edition’s main topic “Facing Exponential Times” or one of the three subtopics. The essays will be chosen for an independent jury composed by teachers, journalists or other prominent leaders.

For more information, please visit our website : http://www.sabf.org.ar/english

If you apply and are accepted, please let us know as we will look to provide a subsidy to up to two students towards travel expenses.

Mark MARCH 25th down on your calendars because the annual boat cruise, Lumière, is fast approaching!

Tickets are on sale NOW, so get them quick because the first 100 tickets are only $40 (Regular $45).

Tickets are available at the SMA booth in:

West Mall Complex (WMX – by Tim Horton’s) between February 23rd and 25th &

Academic Quadrangle (AQ) between February 28th and March 18th

OR

By e-mailing SMAboatcruise@gmail.com

(Please include your name, contact number, preferred pickup date/location, and number of tickets)

We have an AMAZING BOAT this year so check out http://lumiere.sfusma.com for more information and event details, including pictures of the lounge deck!