Mentorship & Networking

Resources Graduate Advance Your Career Mentorship & Networking

Advance Your Career

Mentorship and networking are key ingredients to career success. When you have access to mentors who can provide guidance and support in your career journey, you can make more informed decisions for your future career opportunities. When you engage in networking opportunities, you will develop meaningful connections that will support your career vision.

Mentorship

Take advantage of the largest one-on-one business mentorship program in Western Canada: Mentors in Business. Last year, the Career Management Centre (CMC) matched students with over 300 industry professionals. These mentors are keen on helping you build business relationships and offering career guidance and advice. Mentors share their knowledge, experience, and wisdom to help you make informed career choices.

Networking

Network and build close relationships with your cohort, business professionals, and other SFU Beedie graduate students. Tap into a global and engaged network of SFU Beedie alumni during events, workshops, and other networking opportunities. SFU Beedie has a prolific and trail-blazing alumni community. When you join the SFU Beedie community, you have the opportunity to engage with this amazing alumni network!

Events & Fairs

We host and promote a variety of workshops, conferences, fairs, events & other activities to provide opportunities for you to expand your network. Events such as our career boot camp, presented by industry leaders help you to take full advantage of your program experience. The CMC’s Spotlight on Industry and Careers events aim to give SFU Beedie students access to industry professionals as guest speakers in a small group setting to allow for free-flowing dialogue. We engage with industry professionals who will share their experience and expertise in their functional role, industry, and organization. Let us help you leverage your networking opportunities! Specific events & workshops include: