Event
Backpack to Briefcase 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010 08:00toTuesday, March 30, 2010 17:00
Every year in March, the McGill Alumni Association partners with McGill's Career Planning Service (CaPS) to host Backpack to Briefcase, a career-transition seminar series for students and young alumni.
| Contact: | • Event Registrar Phone: 514-398-3148, Email: studentprograms.dev [at] mcgill.ca |
Scheduled items:
| Title | Starts | Short description | |
| 1. | Tue, March 9, 2010 6:15 PM | Registration for entire Backpack to Briefcase Seminar Series | |
| 2. | Tue, March 9, 2010 6:30 PM | Join us for dinner at the new Carrefour Sherbrooke Residence. This event will feature alumni working in a variety of industries as table hosts. Those grads leading discussions include: • Andy Nulman, BCom'83, former CEO of Just for Laughs, President and CMO of Airborn Mobile • Siu-Min Jim, BA'03 (English), Communications Director at Geordie Productions • Daniel Smith, BEng'03, Patent Agent at Leger Robic Richard | |
| 3. | Tue, March 16, 2010 6:30 PM | Alumni presenter Samantha Bateman, BA'97, will lead a workshop on the importance of networking, using LinkedIn effectively, and positioning yourself for success by asking the right questions during interviews. Bateman is a talent acquisition and training consultant and the founder of Integria Consulting. | |
| 4. | Tue, March 23, 2010 6:30 PM | Research suggests that soft skills (personal traits and interpersonal abilities, such as communication, persuasion, curiosity, flexibility, motivation and initiative) are just as good an indicator of professional success as traditional job qualifications and credentials. This workshop will offer guidance and tips on developing the soft, people and social skills you need to build a thriving career. | |
| 5. | Wed, March 31, 2010 6:30 PM | Are you a recent grad living in Montreal who would like to network with other alumni? Come expand your circle of contacts by mingling with your fellow McGillians. This event, in collaboration with the Montreal Young Alumni, will be hosted by successful professionals from in and around the city. Bring your business cards! |