Networking and MBA Interviewing Webinars

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Networking: Why it is critical to your job search strategy!

Led by Maria Parente, Associate Director, Career Education & Coaching / July 24th from 6 to 7 pm

Hear first hand from alums who:

  • Were initially unfamiliar with networking, didn’t realize how important it was to their MBA job search strategy, BUT built successful networks resulting in career success.
  • Landed an internship and/or full time role through networking

Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3282910115561228545

MBA Interviewing – Is it really that different?  

Led by Zania Mauricette, Director, Career Centre / July 26th from 6 to 7 pm

How does MBA level interviewing differ from other interviews you may have participated in? Are they really as intense as people say? What can you be doing now to prepare?

Hear first hand from alums who:

  • Learned though experiences (some pleasant and some not so pleasant!) what is required to be successful in an MBA level interview including the amount and type of preparation required
  • Successfully utilized Career Centre resources and want to provide advice on their interview prep strategy

Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4471416214508526593

Personal Branding – Managing Your Image webinar

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Get a head start on your Rotman Journey!

Are you unsure about what to wear when a professional event stipulates ‘casual’ dress?  Do you wonder what type of first impression you may give off during upcoming coffee chats, recruiting events, and interviews?

Join us for our Webinar!

Hello Rotman MBA Class of 2020,

Whether we like it or not, first impressions are made in part by how we dress and present ourselves, and it is difficult to change a first impression. Many of you are taking the MBA to switch careers and may not be fully aware of how to dress the part for this new role. During separate webinar sessions for women and men, we will share candid insight on how to dress your best, whether it’s business formal or casual attire. Facilitated by Career Coaches from the Career Centre, the 1 hour session will include employer feedback and useful tips to ensure the way you are perceived is reflective of the brand you seek to portray.

So…are you in?

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Webinar details – Women:

Date: Wednesday, July 18th 2018

Time: 7:00 PM PM EDT

Register:  https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/339683513640462083

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Webinar details – Men:

Date: Wednesday, July 25th 2018

Time: 6:00 PM PM EDT

Register:  https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8985006003889744899

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If you have specific questions you’d like answered during the webinar, please provide them in advance (no later than 9:00 a.m. EST on July 16th) via the following survey – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R8G8YTF.

Regards,

Your Career Centre Team

Summer Hours at the PSO

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Please note that the Program Services Office (located on the 2nd floor) will have adjusted hours until September 4, 2018.

Monday to Thursday:  7:00am – 6:30pm
Friday:  8:30am – 4:30pm
Saturday:  7:30am – 3:00pm

It will also be closed the following days in observance of holidays:
June 29
July 2
August 6
September 3

University Accessibility Services

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If you have a physical, learning or mental disability, you may want to register with Accessibility Services for academic accommodations. Students may register as soon as they have accepted their offer of admission, and are encouraged to do so early, prior to the beginning of the year.

Academic accommodations support your ability to participate fully in the academic environment in a positive way that is responsive to your learning. Academic accommodations are based upon available documentation outlining your functional limitations, provincial best practices, the student’s past educational experiences and current needs, as applied to the academic demands of your program.

Academic accommodations do not exempt you from meeting course and program standards.

Get Your Finances in Order

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Check out the following financing options, and submit an application to all the options for which you are eligible.

  1. Canadian government student loans for:
    1. Ontario residents – Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are also residents of Ontario can now submit OSAP applications for the 2018-19 academic year. The 2018-19 Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) application is now available at https://www.ontario.ca/page/osap-ontario-student-assistance-program 
    2. Residents from other provinces – Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are residents of other provinces are also eligible to apply for government student financial assistance. Students from other provinces apply through their home province. For a list of each Provincial Loan Program please visit the University of Toronto’s Enrolment Services website at http://www.future.utoronto.ca/finances/financial-aid/osap-and-other-government-aid
  1. Loans for US citizens/permanent residents – American citizens or permanent residents who would like to apply for alternative/private US loans to fund their MBA program at Rotman can get more information at this University of Toronto website: http://www.future.utoronto.ca/finances/financial-aid/other-loans-and-student-lines-credit
  1. Professional Student Loan Plans – Both Canadian citizens/permanent residents and international students can apply for student lines of credit with the Bank of Montreal or the Royal Bank of Canada. Detailed information as well as the application process for PSLP loans can be found on RWorld, in the Financial Aid & Scholarships section.
  1. Check out this list of funding options by country.

To help you determine your expenses (tuition and living), and the funds you already have in place to cover these expenses, use the Financial Guarantee & Support Statement (FGSS) as your budgeting tool. It will help you figure out any shortfall that you may have, which will allow you to brainstorm other sources of funding that you can tap into.

A paper version of the FGSS was included in the Financing Your MBA document in your admission offer package. A fillable PDF is also available on RWorld in the Forms section.

Once you have completed your FGSS, submit it to the Program Services Office. It will be reviewed, and you will be contacted if there are any questions regarding your funding and expenses.

Deadline to submit the FGSS is Monday, July 9, 2018.

Summer nights in Toronto: Movies under the stars

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It’s May 16th, and I’m already thinking about the summer ahead. The weather is getting warmer, the city is opening its patio doors, and Torontonians are looking forward to being outdoors after a long winter of hibernation.

Most nights of the week, it’s possible to pack a blanket (I recommend a pillow to sit on if chairs aren’t provided), a snack (I recommend a full picnic), and settle in for an evening of (mostly FREE) entertainment. Parks and venues all over the city offer free outdoor movie nights from June through August, so choose a flick, and head on over.

Christie Pits is the park closest to Rotman, and my favourite. There is a Baskin Robbins/Kernels across the street from the park too, in case you feel like some popcorn or ice cream during/before/after the movie (or all three — I don’t judge).

There is also a sail-in movie night. You know, for those of us with yachts and sailboats. (P.S. If you have a yacht hit the Recruitment team up, because that sounds like a great… team building activity.)

For a list of locations, check out this link: https://www.blogto.com/film/2018/05/free-movie-toronto-outdoor-picture-show/

Career Centre: Resume and Interview Workshops

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1. Mock Interview Program

Visit RCareer today to sign-up for a 30-minute timeslot in January:

  • Wed Jan 17th (9 to 12 pm and 2 to 4 pm)
  • Wed Jan 24th (9 to 12 pm and 2 to 4 pm)
  • Wed Jan 31st (9 to 12 pm and 2 to 4 pm

2. Video Interview & Creating Your Video Introduction with Ross MacPherson

January 16th, 3:30 to 6 pm – RSVP in RCareer!

FACT: In today’s job market, many companies are using video interviewing platforms as part of their recruiting process (eg. EY Canada, Scotiabank, RBC, Goldman Sachs, Johnson & Johnson, Tim Hortons, and many others). In addition, they’re not just using video at the interview stage…they’re now using video at the application stage and applying cognitive assessment software on the back-end to analyze your responses. It’s a game changer and requires specific insight and specific strategies to win.

We’ve invited two experts, Catharine Fennell, CEO of videoBIO and branding expert Ross Macpherson, President of Career Quest, to help you become “video ready” whether for a video interview OR in creating your individual video bio (an introduction you can use in your networking efforts and a complement to your resume that may be used by the Career Centre to highlight you to employers).

3. Two Hour Jobs Search (Part 2)

January 15th, 6 to 8 pm in the Desautels Hall

Forbes Magazine described the 2-Hour Job Search as “one of the best books to boost your career”.

Hiring managers increasingly rely on referrals to avoid reviewing hundreds of resumes per posting. However, job seekers crave the perceived efficiency that an online jobsite offers, pouring countless hours into an inherently ineffective approach.

The 2-Hour Job Search workshop offers step-by-step, time-limited instructions for the most frustrating part of finding work — getting a first interview. This science-based process splits the job search into manageable pieces, using tools like Excel, LinkedIn and Google, each requiring at most 15 minutes, to help those looking for work conduct the best job search possible.

Steve Dalton is a senior career consultant and Associate Director at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. He holds his own MBA from the same institution and a chemical engineering degree from Case Western Reserve University. Prior to entering the career services industry, Dalton was an associate marketing manager at General Mills and a strategy consultant at A.T. Kearney.

You can access the 2-Hour Job Search book through Rotman’s Business Information Centre (BIC) or through Amazon, or download.

Career Centre: Resume and Interview Workshops

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1. Mock Interview Program

Visit RCareer today to sign-up for a 30-minute timeslot in January:

  • Wed Jan 17th (9 to 12 pm and 2 to 4 pm)
  • Wed Jan 24th (9 to 12 pm and 2 to 4 pm)
  • Wed Jan 31st (9 to 12 pm and 2 to 4 pm

2. Video Interview & Creating Your Video Introduction with Ross MacPherson

January 16th, 5 to 6 pm – RSVP in RCareer!

FACT: In today’s job market, many companies (eg. EY Canada, Scotiabank, RBC, Goldman Sachs, Johnson & Johnson, Tim Hortons, and many others) are using video interviewing platforms as part of their recruiting process at the interview stage and the application stage. They’re also applying cognitive assessment software on the back-end to analyze your responses. It’s a game changer and requires specific insight and specific strategies to win.

We’ve invited two experts, Catharine Fennell, CEO of videoBIO and branding expert Ross Macpherson, President of Career Quest, to help you become “video ready” whether for a video interview OR in creating your individual video bio (an introduction you can use in your networking efforts and a complement to your resume that may be used by the Career Centre to highlight you to employers).

In this interactive 2-hour session, you’ll learn the finer points of how this technology works, how to craft your messaging, and how to appear at your best to win the video interview and create an effective video bio.

3. MBA Resume Rehab: Beyond the 1 Page Rotman Resume

January 29th, 3:30 to 6 pm – RSVP in RCareer!

In today’s job market, a good resume simply isn’t good enough…it has to be a powerful marketing tool that allows you to stand out among your toughest competition and showcases your value to an employer.

In this jam-packed working session, you will learn the latest advanced resume strategies from one of North America’s top resume writers, Ross Macpherson, who has helped thousands of MBA graduates, industry leaders and executives across the U.S., Canada and internationally. Prepare to take notes – this is NOT your average resume session!

Participants will learn:

  • How to construct a Profile or Summary section that positions you for the role in a matter of seconds!
  • How to write powerful content that sells your value, not just your experience
  • The 3 different types of accomplishment statements (yes, there are 3)
  • How to handle tricky situations (changing careers/industries, managing gaps, etc.)
  • Participants will also leave with new content developed in-session

4. Maximize LinkedIn

January 30th, 4 to 5 pm – RSVP in RCareer!

Are you using LinkedIn to the fullest? Want to know what recruiters look for in your profile?

Come and hear from Mike Page, a Senior Relationship Manager with LinkedIn and Bruce Powell, Partner, IQ PARTNERS, Canada’s leading Executive Search & Recruitment firm.

Update on Brexit – Issues, Impact & Legal Implications

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Please join us for the 3rd Emerging Issues Workshop of the 2017/18 academic year with guest speaker, Kevin McGurgan, British Consul General in Toronto and Director-General for Department of International Trade Canada.

Topics of discussion will include:

  • What is the latest Brexit update? How are the negotiations going?
  • What happens if there is no deal with the EU?
  • What are the legal implications of Brexit?
  • How will it impact British and EU laws? How will it impact trade and trade laws?
  • What are the lessons from Brexit? What is coming next?

When: Wednesday, January 10th / 12:30pm – 1:45pm / #J125

The session will be interactive with plenty of time for questions. Registration is not required, but capacity is limited. Come early to avoid disappointment!  Pizza lunch will be served.

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The Emerging Issues Workshop Series focuses on pressing legal issues affecting Canadian society and the international community.

 

Connecting with Alumni: We have an app for that!

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Looking for alumni contacts?

Download the Rotman Connect app from the Apple App Store or Google Play now.  Rotman Connect is your go-to place to find alumni, jobs, events and more while on the go.  Access it anywhere, anytime.  Enable the “near me” feature to see which alum are near you.

You can also access the online community at www.rotmanconnect.com.  Join today and see where your alumni have taken their career.

For more information on Rotman Connect, please contact Sheldon Dookeran at Sheldon.dookeran@rotman.utoronto.ca.

Happy Holidays and best wishes for a wonderful New Year,

Your Alumni Relations team