Laurier Mentor Connect

Laurier Mentor Connect is excited to announce the creation of a group on Linkedin for students that have not received the coop placement (Laurier Mentor Connect (Non-Coop Assistance)). All posts and related updates will be posted in this new group. If you are a student that has not received the coop placement or an alumni that would like to help out from your experience of not receiving the coop placement - don't hesitate to request joining the group.
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13933851/

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Definitely a must go. For a large portion of those who are in the group, linkedin was an incredible resource to generate leads and secure positions.

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Hello everyone, if you happened to be browsing through, make sure to also consider being added to the private group under the same name "Laurier Mentor Connect"
If you are a non-coop, laurier student don't hesitate to be added, as most of the posts are done in the private group.

Recently, founder of Laurier Mentor Connect received the KPMG Citizenship Award. Azam intends on using a portion of the proceeds to have activities within the group.

If you are students who might have not received the coop placement, don't hesitate to reach out by messaging the group. There is a closed group under the same name that has a lot of knowledge to be successful during your time at Laurier.

It is worth the check the different alumni profiles that exist (this might help in planning effectively): https://students.wlu.ca/work-leadership-and-volunteering/career-centre/career-planning/career-profiles.html?fbclid=IwAR3jNQq4ey7F4352mjjLgS-3QgyD6f2ECRSAIcJPOxOH6FLMZHMc7GvS3ws

Career Centre | Career Profiles | Students - Wilfrid Laurier University Official Student site of Wilfrid Laurier University, located in Waterloo and Brantford, Ontario, specializing in business, music, science, arts, social work and education.

Mentorship is truly beneficial to succeed at university. It allows for the expansion of one's existing network and a better understanding of being efficient at university (in terms of studying and activities)

Laurier provides a great website to connect with alumnus from various fields: https://laurier.tenthousandcoffees.com/login?

Ten Thousand Coffees Ten Thousand Coffees connects you with the right professionals for conversations over coffee - in person or online.

A story about a student mindset from 1st year to his final year. Despite not being in the coop program, Laurier is a great university. Utilize the career center as a resource to establish a network of mentors and better your chances to acquire a summer job placement. Always keep pushing and have a great time along the way.

You Can’t Do Everything Yourself I did not quite understand this phrase back in my 1st year at Laurier. I tried my best to independently solve problems and avoid asking for assistance.

To all checking out the page (laurier students, non-coop)- make sure to check out the closed group (under the same name) as most of the posts are done there.

This is a must go event if your interested in finance. Deadline for application is tonight!

This is a reminder that applications for our flagship Capital Markets Mixer are due TONIGHT at 11:59 PM. The Capital Markets Mixer provides students with the chance to network with alumni that are industry professionals in investment banking, sales and trade, equity research and more! Alumni will be attending from firms such as: TD Securities, BMO Capital Markets, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, OTPP, and many more! You don’t want to miss out on this exciting opportunity!

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/323216235106507/

Application Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeaLi-yMsvJH0-DhiY3dmnlMuzzKWSasIA4DJT5ckhwCYOCVw/viewform

Name: Syed Azam Afzal

Degree: 4th Year, BBA

Specialization: Accounting

Job/Experience:
BMO - Customer Service Representative
BMO- Product Analyst

Experience of how summer placement received:
BMO - Customer Service Representative: physically going to banks and dropping off resume. Conducting appropriate and timely follow-up with manager.
BMO- Product Analyst: Utilized Internal recruitment portal to acquire job. Note all banks have similar features and this might be the way to go when applying for summer positions over the summer.

Key Advice to be successful:
-Networking and sometimes physically going to locations (depends on the industry) is beneficial and will make you stand out when getting summer placements. Recruiters read tons of resumes/cover letters, however if you already connected with them, it increases the chances for an interview.

-Utilize resources at the career center such as mock interviews and resume/cover letter critics

-Utilize Laurier Navigator to register to as many networking events as possible. The best way to gain experience is by constantly adapting and learning from experiences in networking events.

Objective of group:
I started the group and page with the intentions of helping students who have not received the coop placement and direct them to the right source early (the career center). To add, the group allows senior students who have been in similar circumstances to answer any general questions students might have.

These articles are extremely relate-able and a good place to start if you are new to networking or brushing up for a networking event.

How to Network Effectively at Events:
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/269791

9 Networking Blunders That Undermine Your Reputation
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/2542599

How to Network Effectively at Events You need new contacts. So design a systematic approach to meeting new people.

I found these questions very relatable. Especially, 1-4, 7-10. For weaknesses and strengths always have at-least 2 prepared for each. Definitely a good read to have a strong idea of the general questions that might be asked.

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/top-interview-questions-and-best-answers-2061225

Best Answers for the Top 10 Job Interview Questions Here are the top 10 interview questions that are asked at a job interview, examples of the best responses for each question, and tips for answering.

Great article illustrating what you need to stand out! make sure to check it out

https://www.monster.ca/career-advice/article/qualities-interviewers-are-looking-in-job-seekers

What Interviewers Are Really Looking For? You’ve been told for years that posture and body language during an interview will generate a favourable impression. But interviewers nowadays are looking way beyond that. Learn what:

For those interested in a job in Accounting, be sure to check this out and reach out to the Laurier Mentor Connect page via message if interested.

The hiring manager is a personal connection of mine and I would be happy to see one of you get hired. :)

https://www.workintech.ca/job-details/4395/accounting-clerk-administration-assistant/?porder=Accounting+and+Finance&ix=4 -pagination

Here is the home page for more information
https://intrigueme.ca/

Accounting Clerk/Administration Assistant | workintech.ca Accounting Clerk/Administration Assistant job on workintech.ca

Hey All! For anyone looking for a great summer job, Chalk is an excellent company with a startup culture that is very open to applicants with all different levels of experience.

Check them out! This is a great way to start building a sales resume

https://www.chalk.com/resources/careers/education-advisor/

Education Advisor | Chalk We’re looking for Education Advisor to spread our technology to new schools and districts.

Looking for a way to boost your chances of finding a great job through networking? Come to Professionally Polished hosted by the Laurier Alumni Association!

Coming up this Wednesday January 24, the event will host Melissa McFarlane, Personal Brand Strategist and Robyn Hobbs, Entrepreneur and Stylist.

The event is free to Laurier students so come enjoy some refreshments, appetizers and get a professional headshot!

Event Details:

What: Professionally Polished

Where: The Turret

When: Jan. 24 5:30-7:30

Register Here: http://www.laurieralumni.ca/s/1681/15/social.aspx?sid=1681&gid=2&pgid=2104&cid=6186&ecid=6186&crid=0&calpgid=564&calcid=2357

Professionally Polished

https://thecord.ca/laurier-mentor-connect/

Laurier student starts initiative to support students who don’t receive co-op placements A Wilfrid Laurier University student is starting an initiative to assist business students who are rejected from the co-operative education program. The initiative is called “Laurier Mentor Connect…