Services and workshops for MBA Students

Objectives

• Ask oneself important questions and find answers with the help of a professional
• Avoid the pitfall of analysis paralysis
• Identify strengths, interests and meaningful personal experiences to make them work for you
• Explore and discover new career opportunities and identify the skills needed to have these careers
• Clarify the direction you want your career to take once your MBA is completed

Possible discussion topics

• Elaborating a job search strategy
• Developing and optimizing tools
• Marketing plan geared to your career goal
• Identification of selection criteria for the desired position
• Positioning statement (elevator pitch)
• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• LinkedIn Profile
• Preparing and simulating interviews
• Negotiating a job offer
• Getting information on employers and their selection process
• Connecting with other graduates

Before making an appointment

• Determine your career goal by meeting, if required, with a career management resource-person
• Participation in the workshop Job search strategies is recommended.

Before the appointment

• Visit the page Getting started: The job search strategy
• Identify at least one job posting that you are interested in and adapt your CV for that posting. Bring a copy of these documents to your appointment.

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Objectives

• Provide you with simple and effective tools, as well as with advice and examples to help you create your own positioning statements (elevator pitch)
• Increase your ability to show your best self to decision-makers during interviews and networking events
• Show you how to use essential negotiating principles to get the most from your discussions
• Discover the best methods to maximize the impact of your MBA

Registration

• Full-time students are automatically registered.
• Part-time students must register on the My Career portal.

Themes Covered

• Employer hiring strategies and talent management systems
• How to develop a network with decision makers
• Organize your job search to save time
• Enhance your ability to use job search tools and sites: Vault, LinkedIn, IMT (NAICS code), IbisWorld, BIE, GoinGlobal, etc.

Registration

• Full-time students are automatically registered.
• Part-time students must register on the My Career portal.

Topics Covered

• The CV as an important tool when used in combination with your marketing strategy
• The essential qualities of a good CV
• Content to grab the attention of recruiters
• The most effective strategies adapted to your particular situation

Registration

• Full-time students are automatically registered.
• Part-time students must register on the My Career portal.

Themes Covered

• The basics to prepare effectively for any interview
• Interview techniques used by recruiters and how to prepare for them
• How to effectively communicate your skills
• Know what to do before, during and after the interview to stand out

Registration

• Full-time students are automatically registered.
• Part-time students must register on the My Career portal.

Topics Covered

• Information on participating companies
• Advice on how to prepare for events
• The dos and don’ts during recruitment events
• Preparing for the phone interview
• Presentation of available services in view of preparing for an interview

Register on the My Career portal

Topics Covered

• Acing the first impression
• Cocktail events for networking
• Dining etiquette
• Dressing for the occasion

Register on the My Career portal

Objectives

• Exchange with an MBA graduate working in a field that interests you
• Exchange on the MBA graduate’s experience and integration into the job market after completing the MBA, as well as the career path and industry in which he or she works.

Organization of activity

• Three to six MBA students are seated at a table to discuss their common career interests.
• At each table, there is an MBA graduate whose professional experience corresponds with the career interests of the group.
• Students discuss with the graduate over breakfast.

Registration

You will be informed by email as to when this event will be taking place next, along with the registration procedure.