BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20250930T054026EDT-6869wUAOXW@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20250930T094026Z DESCRIPTION:Every year in March\, the McGill Alumni Association partners wi th\nMcGill's Career Planning Service (CaPS) to host Backpack to\nBriefcase \, a career-transition seminar series for students and\nyoung alumni.\n\n \n\nContact:\n\n• Event Registrar\nPhone: 514-398-3148\,\nEmail: studentpr ograms.dev [at] mcgill.ca\n\n\n\nScheduled items:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTit le\nStarts\nShort description\n\n\n1.\nBackpack to Briefcase\nSeries\nTue\ , March 9\, 2010 6:15 PM\nRegistration for entire Backpack to Briefcase Se minar\nSeries\n\n\n2.\nDinner with a Dozen\nMcGillians\nTue\, March 9\, 20 10 6:30 PM\nJoin us for dinner at the new Carrefour Sherbrooke Residence. \nThis event will feature alumni working in a variety of industries\nas ta ble hosts. Those grads leading discussions include: • Andy\nNulman\, BCom' 83\, former CEO of Just for Laughs\, President and CMO\nof Airborn Mobile • Siu-Min Jim\, BA'03 (English)\, Communications\nDirector at Geordie Prod uctions • Daniel Smith\, BEng'03\, Patent\nAgent at Leger Robic Richard\n \n\n3.\nNetworking and Positioning\nYourself for Success\nTue\, March 16\, 2010 6:30 PM\nAlumni presenter Samantha Bateman\, BA'97\, will lead a wor kshop\non the importance of networking\, using LinkedIn effectively\, and \npositioning yourself for success by asking the right questions\nduring i nterviews. Bateman is a talent acquisition and training\nconsultant and th e founder of Integria Consulting.\n\n\n4.\nSoft Skills in the\nWorkplace\n Tue\, March 23\, 2010 6:30 PM\nResearch suggests that soft skills (persona l traits and\ninterpersonal abilities\, such as communication\, persuasion \,\ncuriosity\, flexibility\, motivation and initiative) are just as good \nan indicator of professional success as traditional job\nqualifications and credentials. This workshop will offer guidance\nand tips on developing the soft\, people and social skills you need\nto build a thriving career. \n\n\n5.\nYoung Alumni Networking\nEvent\nWed\, March 31\, 2010 6:30 PM\nA re you a recent grad living in Montreal who would like to\nnetwork with ot her alumni? Come expand your circle of contacts by\nmingling with your fel low McGillians. This event\, in collaboration\nwith the Montreal Young Alu mni\, will be hosted by successful\nprofessionals from in and around the c ity. Bring your business\ncards!\n\n\n\n DTSTART:20100312T130000Z DTEND:20100330T210000Z SUMMARY:Backpack to Briefcase 2010 URL:/channels/event/backpack-briefcase-2010-115429 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR