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Undergraduate Business Job Postings

Access the Job Board on Beedie Community at: http://community.sfu.ca/beedie/
*Note: Your user name is your “SFU Computing ID”

Jobs Added to Career Network for the Week of March  23 to March 30, 2012:

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

Mentorship, Technology and You

How can you benefit from a successful mentorship experience?
CanWIT National and CanWIT BC Chapter are pleased to invite you to an exclusive workshop for women in technology.

If you are looking for a mentor:

- Find out how a mentor can promote your achievements.
- See how a mentorship relationship can build critical skills to move your career forward.
- Identify the “right” mentor to guide you.

If you are looking for a mentee:

- Learn how to establish a framework to build a successful mentorship relationship.
- Practice how to clarify the ground rules including the what, when and how of the relationship.
- Understand what selection criteria are important before saying “yes” to a mentee.

When: Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Time:
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Lunch served at noon

Cost: $35.00 includes lunch

Where:
Segal Graduate School of Business, SFU
500 Granville St. (@Pender)
Vancouver, BC

Register online: http://www.canwit.ca/chapters/BC/events/eventreg-apr10.asp

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: Monday, April 2^nd, 2012
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
RSVP: On Beedie Community (http://community.sfu.ca/beedie) “Beedie School of Business Calendar” under Events.

Register now for the ACG Vancouver Capital Connection on Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Vancouver’s Association for Corporate Growth is hosting its 11th annual Capital Connection on Tuesday, April 3rd at the Four Seasons Hotel downtown Vancouver. The Capital Connection is the premier event for companies looking to meet new sources of capital or expand their business through transactions.

The full day event features over 30 exhibitors, networking and informative panels!

ACG Capital Connection
Date: April 3, 2012
Time: 7:30 am to 7:00 pm
Venue: Four Seasons Hotel
791 West Georgia Street, Vancouver

Register Now

Please note: The non-member rate is $275 + HST, however we have secured a reduced rate of $150 + HST for you. You can go online at ACG Vancouver and see the full details of the event and register using this promo code SFU1.

Call for Beedie School Writing Mentors

(Summer 2012)

• Are you a confident writer?

• Are you interested in volunteer work that makes a meaningful

difference in a person’s life and career?

The Beedie School of Business is recruiting new volunteers to act as

Writing Mentors to undergraduate students taking business courses.

Your Role

Beedie School Writing Mentors guide undergraduate writers in many areas

of business and academic writing. Drawing on your strong writing skills,

you will teach your fellow students how to improve their writing.

Your Commitment

Mentors will receive 12 hours of specialized training in May 2012. After

successfully completing the training, mentors will volunteer approximately 2

hours each week over the course of two semesters.

Qualifications

• strong writing ability

• sound knowledge of the English language and rules of grammar and punctuation

• patient, enjoy helping people, good communicator

• tutoring experience in any subject (preferred)

• a grade of “B+” or higher in BUS 360W

To Apply: Drop off a cover letter, résumé, and an official (or unofficial)

copy of your transcript in WMX 3302. Address your application

package to:

Kevin Stewart, Coordinator

Writing Mentorship Program

Beedie School of Business

Application Deadline: by 11am on Friday, April 13, 2012

For More Information: Contact Kevin Stewart at kstewart@sfu.ca

ConocoPhillips Canada Centennial Scholarship Program

Financial Aid and Awards is accepting applications for the ConocoPhillips Canada Centennial Scholarship Program 2012-2013.

To apply, please refer to the attached program guidelines and application form.

Completed applications must be submitted to the SFU Financial Aid and Awards office by Friday May 18, 2012.

The applications will be adjudicated at SFU. Only the successful applications will be nominated to AUCC (Association of Universities and Colleagues in Canada).

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The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada is pleased to announce the following scholarship program:

ConocoPhillips Canada Centennial Scholarship Program

Objective

To support young Canadian visionaries who have a drive to make a difference in the future. The scholarship program encourages individuals with academic excellence and demonstrated leadership. The Centennial scholarship program will have a national presence and will create a legacy for ConocoPhillips Canada Centennial year.

Number of Awards

Up to four 4 scholarships at the bachelor degree level or at the diploma level. Students are allowed to apply for an award in only one category.

Fields of study/Program requirements:
-2 awards are offered to students pursuing Petroleum studies;
-1 award is offered to students pursuing environmental/sustainable development studies
-1 award is offered to students in any field of study or discipline
-Programs of study must be of a minimum two-year duration
-University preparatory programs in any jurisdiction are not eligible (e.g. CEGEPs-pre-university diploma).

Requirements for eligibility:

Eligible applicants must have:
-a minimum average of 70% (or the equivalent) over the last two semesters of available marks;
-be nominated by an eligible institution;
-be Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.

Value:

Up to $5,000 CAD per year for a diploma program, tenable for up to two consecutive years or until first diploma is obtained and includes:
-up to $2,500 maximum per year for tuition and compulsory fees;
-$2,500 per year towards living expenses.

Up to $10,000 CAD per year for a bachelor degree program, tenable for up to two consecutive years or until first degree is obtained and includes:
-up to $5,000 maximum per year for tuition and compulsory fees;
-$5,000 per year towards living expenses.

For more information:

Please refer to the attached program guidelines and application form.

AWARD: $1500

PROGRAM: Marketing Communications.

OVERVIEW: Emphasizing our motto of “Connecting People. Sharing Resources”, CSMPS is committed to the professional services industry, providing opportunities for professional growth, education and networking. The association will grant a scholarship to the individual who best demonstrates the qualities represented by CSMPS.

CRITERIA/CHECKLIST:
- Contact information
- Personal Essay (500 words)
- Two reference letters
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Enrolled in 3rd or 4th year program or equivalent program and resuming studies in September 2012

SELECTION AND AWARD TERMS: Preference will be given to those specializing in the professional services of marketing and or communications. The scholar will also receive a one year membership with the association but will be required to attend a minimum of three events over the course of the year.

PLEASE SEND YOUR APPLICATIONVIA EMAIL TO:
mshackles@golder.com; Mona Shackles, Director, Past President – CSMPS
Website: www.csmps.com

Deadline: April 30th, 2012.

It is my pleasure to announce the relaunch of our undergraduate publication.

The Executive (formerly The Buzz) is to cover a wide array of topics
important to undergraduate Beedie students including but not limited
to events, clubs, current events, career advice & opportunities and
personal development.

Click here to download “The Executive – Issue 1″!

While this issue is primarily online only, the May edition and beyond
will be available both in print and online.

If you have questions or comments regarding The Executive please
contact Taylor Ward, Editor-in-Chief at tward@sfu.ca.

Happy Reading!

Brock Balfour
President | Business Administration Student Society

BASS and Finance Club are now looking for 2 dedicated individuals who are interested in becoming Project Managers for this year’s Charity Golf Tournament!

As project manager, you will be responsible for leading an organizing committee to successfully oversee all aspects of the event, from the initial planning to the actual execution on the day of the Tournament. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your network, gain practical leadership skills, interact with Corporate Sponsors, and ultimately make a lasting impact on the business community. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity – Apply Now!

Commitment Level: This position will last until the end of July 2012, when the event takes place. It will take around 3+ hours a week, as a lot of planning is involved in a short period of time.

Application process:
To apply as Project Manager, please fill out the BASS & Finance Club Golf Tournament Project Manager Application.
Email your Application and resume to Loretta Yang at lorettay@sfu.ca, and Connor Buss at cbuss@sfu.ca.

Please save your application form as following:
First and Last Name – GTApplication.doc
Please save your resume as following:
Resume_First and Last Name.pdf

Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 11:59PM

Interview dates and times will be set up once all of the applications have been reviewed.

Please forward any questions to either Loretta Yang at lorettay@sfu.ca , or Connor Buss at cbuss@sfu.ca