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Drop-in Schedule

Each drop-in visit lasts a maximum of 30 minutes. These visits are not pre-booked. They are on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is no limit to how many drop-in sessions you can attend each week. In addition to these drop-ins, you are welcome to book a 1-hour appointment each week with a mentor (these appointments are subject to mentor availability). To book an appointment, see the Appointment Sign-up Sheet outside WMX 4371.

Drop-in Schedule:

• Week of Aug 1 – Aug 5

NOTE: You do not sign-up for drop-in sessions.  Just come by the mentor office (WMX 4371) when the sessions are running. If a designated appointment hour is not pre-booked or a student does not show up for an appointment, the appointment will run as a drop-in hour.

Appointment Schedule

You must pre-book your appointment by signing the form outside of WMX 4371. Since there is a high demand for appointments, you can only sign-up for one appointment each week. Sign your FIRST and LAST names on the form. If you do not put both your names on the form, your name will be crossed off and you will forfeit your appointment. Each appointment runs for a maximum of 1 hour. You can, however, go to the drop-in sessions in addition to your one appointment.

Weekly drop-in and appointment schedules are posted outside the mentoring office (WMX 4371) every Wednesday by 5pm.

Appointment Schedule:

• Week of Aug 1 – Aug 5

NOTE: Only one student can sign up in each 1-hour appointment. The appointments listed above are booked on a first come, first serve basis outside of WMX 4371.

To make the best of your time with your mentor, please come prepared:

• Bring a piece of writing and picture I.D. (e.g. student card, UPass, Driver’s Licence)
• Have an idea in terms of what kind of help you think you need
• If you are working on an assignment, bring a copy of your professor?s instructions for the assignment.

In preparation for the fall recruitment season, Nestle Purina has asked that the CMC share this information with you!

In addition to the messaging below (italics), the CMC has spoken with the recruitment team and learned the following information:

• Recruitment runs from August to October
• Target students: US citizens and permanent residents who have relocated to Canada for school
• They will not be able to assist with VISA applications for non-US citizens and permanent residents. However, if you are interested in working with Nestle Purina, you should visit the Nestle career site, select your home country and review the opportunities available
• Jobs will be posted August 10^th. Connect on their Facebook site soon to receive coaching and job posting tips throughout the recruitment season.  You will also be issued “challenges” along the way so that you can learn from your peers.
• Nestle Purina wants to stress that they do not access student profiles via Facebook. The Facebook page was created to connect with students to alert you to recruitment opportunities.

Brief summary of opportunities:

• Internships

o   Timeframe: May/June – Aug/Sept. Depends on school’s summer semester schedule (flexible)

o   Audit Internship – finance and internal process. Seeking accounting & internal audit majors

o   Order/Revenue Management Internship. It’s a business management/CSR management role; a basic business foundation builder. Considering all majors at undergraduate level. The goal is to hire interns full-time.

o   Sales Internship. Two groups: Customer Development Group and Veterinary Sales Group. Seeking 3^rd year students who will complete internship before heading into their 4^th year.  Customer Development Group works with Walmarts, different retailers all over US (20+ locations). Veterinary Group call on hospitals.  They are not seeking veterinary students for this role; they are seeking any undergraduate majors, (especially) marketing majors. Need to be dynamic, with competency to understand veterinary diets. 7-9 interns will focus on pet specialty (PetSmart stores) and remainder represent all Nestle products.

o   Big full-time opportunity would be Management Trainee Program in 4-6 of their manufacturing facilities. Management track in manufacturing facilities. Candidates must be open to relocation.  Looking for engineers, business management, accounting, and comp sci majors. Students spend 1 ½ years in training program, learn all about manufacturing facility and then focus on an area. Year two, relocated. These are future managers at facilities

o   Students should indicate when they are available to work.

Nestlé Purina is proud to announce the beginning of our 2011-2012 College Recruitment Campaign – Your Future: Powered by Nestlé Purina PetCare challenge. This program will provide you with opportunities to receive coaching information to guide you through the selection process. You will also be among the first to know when our positions are posted this Fall when you register in our database. In addition, you will be able to interact and share tips with your peers for a chance to win great prizes.  In general, this is a great way for you to begin networking with us and other students over the summer in preparation for the fall recruitment season.

We are targeting sophomores, juniors, and seniors in most major disciplines for the 2011-2012 recruiting class.    We will consider supply chain related majors that are juniors, seniors, or  in their 1^st year of a Masters program as well.

If this interests you, you simply need to click the email image below and it will take you to our Facebook page:  http://www.facebook.com/#!/NestlePurinaCareers

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) is one of the most integrative professional accounting designations in Canada. CMAs are strategic leaders in the field of management accounting with leadership competencies in market development, human resources, international competitiveness, and information technologies.

The CMA program is compatible to your lifestyle and learning schedules. Come learn about the CMA program and explore the many career opportunities that are available as a CMA with our speaker, Humaira Ahmed, Development Officer from CMA BC.

Date: Monday, June 6, 2011

Time: 2:30 – 4:30 pm

Location: MBC 2290-2292

Cost: Free

Dress Code: Business Casual

Register: please click here

CFA Vancouver is hosting the 4th Annual CFA Day Professional Networking Event on June 9th, 2011 with keynote speaker Jeff Rubin, former Chief Economist and Managing Director of CIBC World Markets and we are extending a discounted rate of $25 to university business or finance clubs.

This is an excellent opportunity for your MBA students to network with CFA candidates and charterholders, and to listen to a very prominent speaker.

You are welcome to forward the following link to your students interested in the CFA Program.

Please visit http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=z4x9x9dab&oeidk=a07e3yhfvl3d4b2ccd9 for more event information and to register online.

The Panel Interview

A panel interview involves two or more interviewers that are assessing your ‘fit’ for the position you are applying to.  When answering questions, make sure you use the ‘sprinkler technique’ where you move your gaze from the interviewer who asked the question to the next interviewer, and the next, and so on.  Your final comments should be directed back to the originator of the question.  At the end of the interview, shake hands with everyone and thank them for their time.  Send an individualized thank you letter/email to each person on the panel!

Want to work for these companies BEFORE you graduate?

- Research in Motion (The Blackberry Company)

- BC Hydro

- Canada Revenue Agency

- PricewaterhouseCoopers

- Business Objects

- Accenture

It’s not too late to join Business Co-op!

Application deadline: JUNE 6^TH (To be eligible for a Spring 2012 work term)

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Application Instructions available at: www.sfu.ca/coop/bus/apply

Questions? Visit us at WMC 2312

If You Want To Go Far, Go Together!

Join us for an evening of dialogue with Dr.Catherine Aczel Boivie one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women in Technology.

Connect with a select group of leaders for a unique opportunity and evening of conversation with Dr. Catherine Aczel Boivie and our Host Joanne Hausch, Board Chair of Can Wit BC Chapter.

• Hear first-hand personal stories about how Catherine reached senior levels and what made a difference in her career.
• Network with BC tech women who are looking to advance their careers.
• Enjoy a rich exchange of wisdom.
• Includes food, drink, “pearls of wisdom” from our Mentor on career and accomplishment.

Don’t miss this incredible networking and educational opportunity.

Date: Wednesday, June 1st
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Location: Van City, 183 Terminal Ave, 12th Floor, Vancouver, BC
Cost: $40.00
Format: Food and Drinks will be served.  Business Casual attire.

Registration: http://www.catawit.ca/chapters/vancouver/items/events05201101.asp

CGA is the fastest-growing accounting designation in Canada, serving over 75,000 professional accountants and students across the country. CGAs work throughout the world in industry, commerce, finance, government, public practice and other areas where accounting and financial management is required. The CGA designation offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and a dynamic and stimulating work environment.

If you want to know more about the CGA designation, or are planning to pursue the CGA designation as your career, this is a greatopportunity for you to have a one-on-one twenty-minute chat with Jas Randhawa, Manager of Recruitment and Employment of the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia.

You may also bring your cover letter, resume, and transcript to get some advices for pursuing the CGA designation.

Date: Thursday, June 2nd, 2011

Time: 10:40 AM – 4:40 PM

Location: Across Tim Horton’s

Dress Code: Business Casual

Cost: Free

For more information and to register, click here.

Please note that there are only 13, 20-minute slots available for this event.

Hi Business Students!

CGA-BC and SFU’s Accounting Student Association are hosting CGA Connect @ SFU and you are invited!

Meet SFU alumni who are now CGA’s and network with employers from CGA’s Partners in Employment Program (PEP)– talk about job opportunities, market trends, and much more! The evening will include honorary mentions, a keynote speech from CGA-BC’s Chair of the Board of Governors, Bruce Hurst, FCGA, a great three-course dinner, and door prizes galore!

Registration: please click here

Please pay $10 deposit to ASA Booth at WMC 2nd floor across Tim Horton’s (11:00AM – 4:00PM) or Umair Khokhar (urk@sfu.ca) to secure your spot.