Since COVID-19 transformed the way we do business in March, recruiters have been quick to move into virtual spaces. Marie-José Beaudin, Executive Director of Career Services at the Desautels Faculty of Management, notes that full-time positions are more at risk than internships, with some employers opting for shorter contracts as they await the economic impact of the pandemic.
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Published on: 28 May 2020
We know that networking is crucial to career growth, and that university plays a key role in forming professional relationships. DesautelsConnect simplifies the networking process by making it easy for members of the #DesautelsFamily – students, alumni, staff, and faculty – to connect with one another.
Muriele Colimon (BCom’14) shares with us her experience of meeting relevant alumni in her field and staying connected with the #Desautelsfamily through DesautelsConnect.
Published on: 21 May 2020
In this time of uncertainty, connectedness is more important than ever. With social distancing measures now in place, people all over the world are harnessing online tools to connect with family and friends. Why not take this time to connect with professionals in your industry, too?
Learn more about online networking through DesautelsConnect.
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Published on: 23 Apr 2020
Join us for a DesautelsConnect Office Hour on March 19 at 11:00 a.m. In a small group setting, chat with Desautels alumna Lysiane Proulx (BCom'06) about her journey from BCom graduate to healthcare IT specialist.
Published on: 5 Mar 2020
We all know that networking can be instrumental when it comes to finding a job. According to a recent survey, workers are 64 per cent more likely to have found their most recent position through networking than a job listing.
Published on: 17 Feb 2020
When you have a diverse network, it allows you to tap into other professionals’ smart thinking, accelerates your career, and helps answer important questions as you navigate current and future opportunities. DesautelsConnect is a valuable tool for expanding your network, since it facilitates connections with other members of the global Desautels community.
Learn more about Hiroko Wakasugi's (MBA'16) experience of networking through DesautelsConnect.
Published on: 20 Jan 2020
As the end of 2019 approaches, we are pleased to share what a successful year it has been for DesautelsConnect. Many of you leveraged the platform by connecting with other members of the Desautels community, in turn expanding your network and making valuable professional connections.
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Published on: 17 Dec 2019
Join us for one of two DesautelsConnect Office Hours in November to meet with MBA candidate Sonia Torres and up to 8 members to chat in a group setting in Montreal.
These Office Hours will cover Sales & Trading and BMO Capital Markets, with a focus on internship opportunities and Sonia's experience with the bank.
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Published on: 12 Nov 2019
Join us for DesautelsConnect's first Office Hour on October 22 at 3:30 PM. Meet with Farid Guindo and up to 8 members to chat in a group setting in Montreal about investment banking & the global energy sector, specifically hedge funds & buy side opportunities.
Published on: 11 Oct 2019
Introducing Natasha, our DesautelsConnect Ambassador
My goal on Ten Thousand Coffees is to help make DesautelsConnect a valuable tool that serves and meaningfully brings together individuals within the Desautels community.
I’m currently familiarizing myself with the entire networking process (both online and offline) to see how the DesautelsConnect experience can be optimized to better suit our community’s needs.
Published on: 24 Sep 2019
As students looking to start their careers realize the value of getting sound advice, the number of student-mentor pairings in Canada is growing at a rapid rate. The growth and evolution of the Desautels mentorship program echoes that of many other schools’ programs. When the Desautels MBA mentorship started a decade ago, it was aimed at female students, but has since expanded to include all students and an online component.
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Published on: 28 Apr 2017
Bien des participants à ces programmes de franchises d’entreprises de peinture en sortent enchantés : ils font beaucoup d’argent et, en travaillant fort, apprennent plus en un été sur la gestion d’entreprise qu’en trois ans d’université, disent-ils.
Published on: 7 Nov 2016
Dollard des Ormeaux’s Jaclyn (Jackie) Lea Fisher passed away on March 21, 2015, following a lengthy battle with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and primary peritoneal carcinoma, a rare cancer, especially in young adults.
“This is the biggest event that they organize each year, but the Centre provides thousands of BCom, MBA, Masters and PhD students with career coaching, advising, mock interview services, speed interviewing, networking sessions, and so much more,” explained Jennifer Kambhampati from the Desautels Faculty of Management.
Published on: 30 Sep 2016
The Soutar Career Centre at McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management (McGill Desautels) plans recruiting events and helps students hone their interview skills, but did you know that they also play a critical role in the admissions process by providing feedback on non-typical applicants?
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Published on: 16 Jun 2016
[The following os a message from Principal Suzanne Fortier]
Dear members of the McGill community,
It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Ian A. Soutar, McGill Governor Emeritus and longtime friend and supporter of the University. He was 79 years old.
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Published on: 23 Mar 2016
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