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Don't miss these upcoming opportunitiesThe Department of Business and Tourism has been working hard to help graduates succeed. The following events and opportunities are designed to assist graduates in their job search, while also helping current students make future career choices. All of these events are Learning Passport eligible. For information about any of the following events and opportunities, contact Miriam Gallant, Administrative Assistant, at (902) 457-6175, or via email: msvu.ca.
Business & Tourism Conference
The MSVU Learners & Leaders 37th Annual Business & Tourism Dinner and Conference was a complete success!
This annual event provides business and tourism students at the Mount with an opportunity to showcase their knowledge, skills, and diverse talents to local businesses and in turn provides employers with an opportunity to access innovative and motivated future talents. This is an event you do not want to miss! The Internary for 2011 is included below. Stay tuned for details of the upcoming 2012 event!
The Business and Tourism Conference Schedule is as follows:
8:45 am - Registration
9:30 am - Motivational Speaker: Mr. Chris Webb
10:30 am - Phil Otto, CEO, Revolve
11:30 am – Attend either Entrepreneurship Panel OR Work and Motivation Workshop
12:15 pm – Lunch
1:30 pm – CEO Panel
2:45 p.m. – Human Resource Panels
4:15 pm – Judging by the Human Resource Professionals of the Business 1112 You Tube Marketing Videos
5:00 pm – Reception, Networking, Silent Auction
6:00 pm – Dinner with keynote speaker, Mr. Barry Green
7:45 pm – Announcement of Silent Auction Winners and Closing Remarks
We are very fortunate to have a remarkable variety of talented industry professionals sitting on our Conference Panels. These panels will include HR representatives, CEO’s and Entrepreneurs from all of the functional areas of business.
Business & Tourism Job Coaching
A new opportunity has been created for students who are planning to graduate in 2012, or beyond. A Job Club has been established to help students who are serious about landing a job in their field. Students are reminded that employers hiring spring grads will post jobs in the fall, not the winter. Student members will apply to posted jobs and receive professional help with all aspects of the job search, from developing winning resumes and cover letters, through to managing the interview itself. The club will meet regularly throughout the year.
Career Week
The Mount will participate in two Career Weeks: October 31-November 4 for the fall term, and March 5 to 9 for the winter term. Each career week will involve panels of industry experts, CEOs and career professionals from varous sectors: accounting and finance, tourism and hospitality management, management and human resources. Students have an opportunity to speak to professionals and recruiters in their area of business. In addition, workshops relevant to job search and career success will be held. This event will be held on campus.
Caritas Day
Caritas Day is a class holiday at the Mount. The purpose of Caritas Day, which was started years ago by the Mount's founders, the Sisters of Charity, is to allow students and faculty an opportunity to give back to the community. In January, 2011, the Department of Business and Tourism launched its inaugural Caritas Day Food Drive. The drive was very successful in bringing food from the local area into the university's food bank, with enough left over to contribute to other food banks throughout the area. January 25, 2012 will be the second food drive event. Plan to take part in this important service initiative and mark your calendars.