What is the Peer Program all about?
The volunteer Career Management Peer Program offers a unique opportunity for students to get involved in the Faculty of Management and to help fellow students learn about Career Management at Desautels and the various resources we have available. Peer Ambassadors and Peer Advisors are selected prior to the fall and winter terms and then follow an interactive training program.
The Career Management Peer Advisors are BACK for the 2023-2024 academic year! The Peer Advisors strive to provide a service that is helpful, insightful, and beneficial for your career preparation and future success.
Current Desautels U0 and U1 students, meet with a Peer Advisor to:
- Chat with a fellow upper year student about life at Desautels, guidance based on their own extracurricular involvement, their internship experience, and more!
- Strengthen your resume content, and/or obtain a higher VMock score (if you're struggling to obtain 70% after several revisions and uploads)
How do you sign up to meet a Peer Advisor?
- Book an ONLINE meeting here by logging in with your McGill student email.
- Book an IN-PERSON meeting here by logging in with your McGill student email.
- Please be advised that during school breaks (such as Reading Week, Winter Break), our team of Peer Advisors are not on duty.
- If you are having difficulty booking, please contact Lourdes at careercentre.mgmt [at] mcgill.ca with the subject line "Peer Advisor Booking Link".
For more information, please contact the Peer Program Manager Julia Riscaldino by email.
Meet our 2023-2024 Peer Advisors
Jordan - Lead Peer Advisor
Year: U3
Area of Study: Labour Management Relations and HR (major), Entrepreneurship (concentration)
McGill Involvement: Student Nutrition Accessibility Club (SNAC), Management Undergraduate Society (MUS), Desautels Management Competitions Committee (DMCC) Delegate (Jeux Du Commerce).
Chat with me about…
- Starting, forming, and perfecting your resume: I worked with Career Management over the summer and have reviewed 600+ resumes! Let me help you find good extracurriculars, identify your transferable skills, and perfect the format.
- Studying at Desautels: I've worked as the Course Tutor for four different Desautels courses, including Introduction to Organizational Behaviour!
- Leveraging your network through connecting with professors to further your professional and educational skills: Go to office hours! I promise! Professors are a fantastic network source that can provide not only educational but also professional support.
- Crafting! (Crocheting, pottery, polymer clay)
Aiwei
Year: U2
Area of Study: Honours in Investment Management
McGill Involvement: McGill Bankers International Association, McGill Investment Club.
Chat with me about…
- Life in a security company (I've worked as a sales & trade and wealth management analyst before)
- How to network with professionals in the industry that you are interested in as a freshman (I've received a super day invitation directly through networking!)
- NBA (Talk to me if you love basketball, I am a big fan of the Lakers!)
Alan
Year: U3
Area of Study: Honours in Investment Management
McGill Involvement: McGill Bankers International Association, International Student Buddy Program, McGill Investment Club.
Chat with me about…
- Career path and job hunting (finding a fantastic job is hard, especially for international students… BUT don’t worry, I got you! I will share my experience and help you avoid some of the mistakes I made when I was in your shoes!)
- Studying and living on campus (getting overwhelmed as a first-year student? I would love to share my experiences with course selection, extracurricular activities, HIM, and living in MTL!)
- Vintage, Saxophone, Starbucks Frappuccino (can’t live without it) and any fancy café / cuisine in MTL!
Alexandra (On exchange)
Year: U2
Area of Study: Strategic Management and Finance
McGill Involvement: McGill Sports Management Club, Real Estate Club.
Chat with me about…
- Overcoming the initial hurdles as a Desautels student. I understand the pressures, the workload, and the various choices you have to make as a management student. I can share what worked for me to help you understand different perspectives and make informed decisions.
- Conquering networking anxiety. Engaging with business professionals can be daunting, but I've acquired strategies to navigate such occasions with ease.
- Anything involving Formula 1. Whether you're a die-hard Ferrari fan or an Alfa Romeo supporter, I can happily indulge in endless conversations about racing.
Alex-Jaden
Year: U2
Area of Study: Finance (major), Business Analytics (concentration)
McGill Involvement: McGill Bankers International Association.
Chat with me about…
- Different strategies in scheduling so you don't feel overwhelmed throughout the year
- Assistance with networking and learning how to land your first internship (got to start somewhere!)
- Exploring Montreal outside of McGill
Amy
Year: U3
Area of Study: Finance
McGill Involvement: McGill Investment Club, Desautels Management Leadership Seminar, JED Consulting.
Chat with me about…
- Networking for introverts. I know how daunting it is, and how out of place you might feel—trust me, I've been there too! I promise that it's easier than it seems, and that there IS a spot for you within the world of business.
- Consulting. Big 4, boutique, external, in-house, non-profit, social impact… you name it! I've had extensive experiences in the field and am happy to answer any questions you might have on the topic.
- Exchange abroad. While studying at the National University of Singapore and traveling around Asia in my U2 year, I had a lot of fun and learned so many valuable lessons along the way. I'm a huge advocate for international experiences and diversity, so let me talk you into doing an exchange too… >:)
- Music! I always appreciate new recommendations :)
Baptiste
Year: U3
Area of Study: Finance (major), East Asian Language and Literature (minor)
McGill Involvement: Asia Business Association, McGill Bankers International Association, McGill Judo Club, Hong Kong Student Network.
Chat with me about…
- Life in residence (I’m a floor fellow, so if you’re living in Solin you’re probably going to see me a lot this year)
- Finding yourself a mentor. Whether it is a senior, an alumnus or a family friend, having a mentor can definitely help you navigate academic and professional challenges
- Best spots in town to grab coffee
Ian (On exchange)
Year: U3
Area of Study: Finance major, Italian minor
McGill Involvement: McGill Investment Club member.
Chat with me about…
- Learning how to stay on top of tasks and life at McGill in general. It can be very overwhelming at times especially given how much goes on at the university, however, I can provide as much support and guidance in order to navigate life as a university student.
- Provide support in building and refining your resume. Moreover, how to network and become more involved in the university both academically and socially.
- I love to talk about Travelling, I’ve lived in 5 different countries so I am more than happy to share my experience as an international student. I am also a big sports fan so if anything sports related you know where to find me.
Kayla
Year: U3
Area of Study: Marketing (Major), Entrepreneurship (Concentration)
McGill Involvement: Case League, Desautels Management Competitions Committee (DMCC) Delegate (Jeux Du Commerce and Happening Marketing), McGill Marketing Network.
Chat with me about…
- How to gain career relevant experience for interviews without internship experience
- How to involve yourself and meet new people
- I love creative writing and am very involved in not only the academic extracurriculars but also the social events at McGill
Luc (On exchange)
Year: U3
Area of Study: Statistics (major), Organizational Behaviour (concentration)
McGill Involvement: McGill Product Management Association, McGill Outdoors Club.
Chat with me about…
- Tips for networking and landing an internship in your first year! I managed to land an internship in U0 and I am happy to share my insights with you
- Best French restaurants in Montreal, most low-key study spots, and great places to dance in Montreal
- Travelling, through-hiking, and chess. I once spent 3 weeks alone in the mountains in Spain on a hike, happy to chat about it:)
Marc
Year: U4
Area of Study: International Management (major), Economics (minor)
McGill Involvement: International Case Competition Team, McGill Cycling, International Management Association.
Chat with me about…
- Exchange: I have completed one semester abroad and am going for round two this fall! I can tell you how I chose my programs and organized my logistics.
- Case competitions: I have competed in 10+ case competitions and plan to do a few more before graduating, finishing on a high note. I can give you some tips on how to succeed and with presentation skills in general.
- Getting involved outside Desautels: I have involved myself in sports and music, and besides enjoying these activities, I believe it is important to interact with peers outside the business school. I can help you identify what activities interest you most.
- The art of networking and mentoring: Two important things many people overthink. I can help you with how to be strategic with your objectives and how to make this process natural.
- Following your passions professionally and personally: It is important not to "lose yourself" in this ultra-competitive world, and through my conversations with my mentors, I have learned valuable goal-setting techniques that I can pass on to you.
- **I’m available virtually Fall 2023, in-person Winter 2024**
Maxwell (On exchange)
Year: U2
Area of Study: Finance (concentration), Psychology (minor)
McGill Involvement: Real Estate Club.
Chat with me about…
- Where to make your best connections & grow your network at McGill
- Navigating through the millions of resources at Desautels to start getting involved
- Configuring your schedule, editing your resume, and introducing you to important school events
- Love talking about the NHL
Michaela
Year: U3
Area of Study: Business Analytics (major), Statistics (minor)
McGill Involvement: Cocoa and Cacao, McGill Outdoors Club.
Chat with me about…
- Building effective study habits to succeed in the core courses, and first-year level math courses (I have been a tutor for MGCR 222 for the last 2 years. I also overcame the struggles of MATH 140, MATH 141 and MATH 133 … they’re challenging courses, but you’ll survive, I promise!)
- Exploring different career options and finding your niche… it’s completely normal to be unsure of what career you want to pursue throughout your degree. Be patient and take advantage of the opportunities and resources offered by Desautels!
- Pursuing a career in Business Analytics or Data Science (many diverse roles and opportunities exist in these fields… chat with me to discover what interests you)
- Rock climbing and weightlifting
