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March 2024

David Sobey Centre National Retail Case Competition - Registration Deadline

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This unique competition provides students with the chance to immerse themselves in real-world challenges faced by retailers today. Teams from across Canada will compete in crafting innovative solutions to address these industry pain points. Students will have the opportunity to engage directly with company executives, gaining invaluable insights and perspectives that will enhance their problem-solving skills.   Here are some key details about the competition:
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Excel 1: Core Data Analysis Seminar

This is a full day seminar that combines interactive discussions with hands-on Excel computer work. Date: Saturday, March 2, 2024 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Cost: $44.25 + HST ($50 total) Location: Zoom Virtual Conference **Register by Feb 28th to attend.

RSM Info Session - Empowering women in the workplace: Advocating for yourself and others

We are bringing courageous conversations and inclusion-minded sessions to students to engage directly with RSM professionals and recruiters, while exploring our employee network groups. Each one of us draws from a host of experiences and identities that shape our unique perspectives while helping us relate and build community with others. RSM members will discuss the diverse and intersecting communities that make up RSM and how they work together to build common ground. Date: March 6, 2024 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Pharmaceutical Sales - Business of Science Career Talk

Are you curious about a careers that combine your interests in both the sciences AND business? Are you interested in the pharmaceutical industry? Professional sales roles? Join Tatiana Johnson who will talk about her education and how she got her start in Pharmaceutical Sales. Tatiana's presentation will be followed by a question and answer period moderated by Julia Leary, Career Advisor. When: Wednesday March 6, 2024 Time:  3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location: Online/MS Teams
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TTI Canada - Virtual Open House

We are excited to announce our next Virtual Open House calendar for TTI Canada! Our Open House is specifically for current students and soon to be grads to join a full walk-through showcasing "Who is TTI Canada and what are we all about". The Talent acquisition team will present all the details form our Leadership Development Program, Company Culture, Benefits, and much more. Date: March 7, 2024 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.  Eastern Time Location: MS Teams

HAFA HFTM Alumni Career Networking Night

Date: Thursday, March 7th, 2024 Time: 6:00  - 8:45 p.m. (Alumni, join us for dinner at 5 p.m.) Detailed schedule can be found below. Place: PJ's - Macdonald Stewart Hall - University of Guelph Door Prizes! Free Event! Free Parking after 5 p.m. (lot across from Macdonald Stewart Hall) Find further information for alumni and students below.

Speed Networking

Speed Networking - Virtual Wednesday, March 13th 3:00-4:00 p.m. Join this session chat with professionals from a variety of roles within Risk and Insurance, ask them questions and practice your networking skills!

Navigating the Workplace: Tips on How to be a PRO(fessional) at Work

Are you going out on your first work term or summer job? The workplace is a diverse and ever-changing landscape, let us help you navigate it! Join Lang's Business Career Development Centre on campus for this interactive workshop for BCOMM students led by communication expert Ivan Wanis Ruiz, to learn tips and tricks to adapt to the culture, communicate like a PRO, and present your best self in the workplace.     Date: Thursday, March 14th, 2024

Deloitte's Java in your jammies - Where potential comes to life

Students, Deloitte invites you to start your mornings with them! Join Deloitte Canada's Campus Recruitment advisors for a series of virtual 30-minute sessions where they explore topics that help set you up for success as you navigate securing your next internship, co-op or new grad role. Sessions will be offered at 10a.m. EST and PST to accommodate time-zones. March 15, 2024: Where potential comes to life

Deloitte's Java in your jammies - How to build a great application

Students, Deloitte invites you to start your mornings with them! Join Deloitte Canada's Campus Recruitment advisors for a series of virtual 30-minute sessions where they explore topics that help set you up for success as you navigate securing your next internship, co-op or new grap role. Sessions will be offered at 10a.m. EST and PST to accomodate time-zones. March 15, 2024: Where potential comes to life

THE BROKER - Stock Pitch Case Competition with St. Michaels

THE BROKER is a stock pitch competition for aspiring investment analysts in undergraduate college or university programs. Participants may enter the competition individually or as a team of up to three. Teams will have the opportunity to receive coaching and mentorship from finance leaders at Tier I & II sponsors, providing networking and learning opportunities. One winning team will be awarded $500 and have the chance to have a coffee chat with some of the most experienced finance professionals in the country.

Insurance Career Fair

Insurance Career Fair Thursday, March 21st 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Attention all students! Are you interested in working in a field that offers a wide range of lucrative, gratifying, and recession-proof careers? Consider a career in insurance! There are job opportunities for all academic programs such as:

Deloitte's Java in your jammies - Networking 101: Forming your professional network

Students, Deloitte invites you to start your mornings with them! Join Deloitte Canada's Campus Recruitment advisors for a series of virtual 30-minute sessions where they explore topics that help set you up for success as you navigate securing your next internship, co-op or new grad role. Sessions will be offered at 10a.m. EST and PST to accomodate time-zones. March 15, 2024: Where potential comes to life
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Industry Insider - Lang Alumni

Industry Insider - Lang Alumni  Get your questions answered by an Industry Insider and Lang Alumni! Come join the Business Career Development Centre online, as we welcome Lang alum, Paulina Lucchese for an hour-long Q & A session. As Sr Manager of Policy System Solutions at Co-operators, Paulina is accountable for the ‘north star’ strategy of an operations team that delivers an end-to-end policy document experiences to clients. 

Insurance 101 - Underwriting

Insurance 101 - Underwriting Tuesday, March 26th 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Join this session to learn how the business of insurnace and risk management works! Here from an Underwriter on what their job entails. Featuring: Javier Bravo, CIP, CRM Casualty Underwriter National Accounts Liability Team, ON Region Commercial Insurance Zurich Canada

Lang Career Launch Reception - For Graduating Students

Inviting all Graduating Lang Students - Come Celebrate the Launch of your Career! Join your peers, employers and our Career Centre on March 27th to celebrate the close of your academic journey and the launch of your career. 

Spill the Beans Food Industry Night

The annual Spill the Beans food industry night is back; brought to you by the Undergraduate and Graduate Food Science Clubs! Spill the Beans is a career networking event for students interested in working in the food industry. Representatives from various food companies will be in attendance to network with you, such as Waterloo Brewing (Carlsberg), Pepsico Foods Canada, Ferrero, Rich’s, Caldic, and Ingredion!

Raptors 905 Networking Panel

Join MLSE and Raptors 905 for a speaker panel and networking session lead by some of the brightest minds in the Sport Industry. $50 ticket includes: Admission to the speaker panel Networking event with MLSE staff Ticket to Raptors 905 Game Slice of pizza & pop For additonal information, please contact: wyatt.verhoog@mlse.com

Raptors 905 Networking Panel

Join MLSE and Raptors 905 for a speaker panel and networking session lead by some of the brightest minds in the Sport Industry. $50 ticket includes: Admission to the speaker panel Networking event with MLSE staff Ticket to Raptors 905 Game Slice of pizza & pop For additonal information, please contact: wyatt.verhoog@mlse.com