2015 Career Expo Career Fair Magazine

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2015 Career Expo Attendees inside!

Cut through interviewing clutter! Read WANTED: Someone Unique

Career Fair Tips Are you ready for the fair?

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Performance with Purpose

Learn about what PepsiCo has to offer in our Platinum Sponsors article.

Stay in Motion

Never Stop Moving forwards during your career path to stay successful!

Upcoming Events

Your Winter 2015 survival guide. Make sure you graduate with skills.

Wanted: Someone Unique

Shine the brightest amongst the other stars and land your dream career.

Mind Map

Planning on searching for jobs soon?

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2015 Exhibitor Directory

See the full exhibitor list here.

Who’s going to be your new boss?

Career Fair Tips

Make sure you’re on track & ready to meet with employers at the fair.

Problems to Possibilities

Spending more time thinking about your strenghths? or Weaknesses?

Thanks to our Sponsors

See which companies sponsored the 2015 Career Expo.

Performance with Purpose At PepsiCo Canada, we’re committed to achieving business and financial success while leaving a positive imprint on society - delivering what we call Performance with Purpose.

Performance with Purpose is at the heart of every aspect of our business. We believe financial achievement can and must go hand-in-hand with social and environmental performance.

By addressing social and environmental issues, we also deliver on our purpose agenda, which consists of human, environmental, and talent sustainability.

Talent

S u s t a i n a b i l i t y

Our goal is to develop our employees by fostering a diverse and inclusive culture and to ensure our company is an attractive destination for Canada’s best people.

Our people are our greatest asset, and our future success is only possible with the commitment of our nearly 10,000 employees across Canada. By supporting their ability to work effectively together and providing them with the tools they need to succeed, we are ensuring that PepsiCo Canada is the kind of company where talented people of all backgrounds want to work.

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Diversity & Inclusion We believe that an inclusive culture that recognizes and values the unique attributes and experiences of every employee is critical to the sustainable growth of our business. Our Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) strategy is based on valuing all individual differences; including those that are visible and invisible, such as backgrounds, work styles, thought processes and experiences.

Our mission is to build a culture that enables people and business results where: – Individuals feel they can bring their whole self to work while knowing their contributions and past experiences are valued; – Employees are engaged and inspired to drive business results; – We attract and retain the best talent, and – Our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities.

PepsiCo Canada employees play an important role in building a culture of inclusion. One of the ways our employees can get involved are to participate in our Employee Resource Groups, which are employee-led groups typically formed around a characteristic of diversity and are open to all who want to participate.

These include the Women’s Inclusion Network, PepsiCo Asian Network and EQUAL (LGBT). Employees can also participate in our national Diversity and Inclusion Councils or Advisory Boards, which have a mandate to influence, guide and champion PepsiCo Canada’s D&I values across the country.

Training & Development We are committed to providing our associates with opportunities and experiences that strengthen their skills and capabilities.

Our approach to training drives career development in a world of new workforce requirements. As PepsiCo Canada pursues its journey of sustainable growth, we continue to hire, retain and develop our leadership bench and a highly skilled and diverse workforce. After all, our associates are our greatest strength. We strive to: – Become recognized as one of the best companies in Canada for leadership development.

– Create a work environment in which associates know that their skills, talents and interests can fully develop.

– Conduct training for associates from the front-line to senior management to ensure that associates have the knowledge and skills required to achieve performance goals.

Culture PepsiCo has a unique and admirable culture, a community of talented people guided by shared principles. We are committed to providing our people with a supportive and empowering workplace. Talent sustainability is about continually working to develop and retain exceptional people. We are committed to investing in our associates to help them succeed. We develop the skills needed to drive the company’s growth, while creating employment opportunities in the communities we serve.

We strive to: – Ensure high levels of associate engagement and satisfaction.

– Encourage our associates to lead healthier lives by offering workplace wellness programs.

– Support the communities where we operate through employee volunteerism and philanthropy – Ensure a safe workplace by continuing to reduce injury rates, while striving to improve other occupational health and safety metrics through best practices.

– Support ethical and legal compliance through annual training in our global Code of Conduct, which outlines PepsiCo’s unwavering commitment to its human rights policy, including treating every associate with dignity and respect.

All trade-marks are owned or used under licence by PepsiCo Canada ULC. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT

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Performance with Purpose At PepsiCo Canada, we’re committed to achieving business and financial success while leaving a positive imprint on society - delivering what we call Performance with Purpose.

Performance with Purpose is at the heart of every aspect of our business. We believe financial achievement can and must go hand-in-hand with social and environmental performance.

By addressing social and environmental issues, we also deliver on our purpose agenda, which consists of human, environmental, and talent sustainability.

Human

S u s t a i n a b i l i t y

Our goal is to nourish Canadians with a broad range of high quality food and beverage products, from simple treats to healthful offerings.

We are committed to playing a responsible and supportive role in the health and wellness of Canadians by encouraging people to adopt healthy, active lifestyles.

We continue to make tremendous strides in transforming our portfolio by renovating existing products and innovating to create new products. We also support partnerships and commitments that will positively impact the health of Canadian families.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT

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Performance with Purpose At PepsiCo Canada, we’re committed to achieving business and financial success while leaving a positive imprint on society - delivering what we call Performance with Purpose.

Performance with Purpose is at the heart of every aspect of our business. We believe financial achievement can and must go hand-in-hand with social and environmental performance.

By addressing social and environmental issues, we also deliver on our purpose agenda, which consists of human, environmental, and talent sustainability.

Environmental S u s t a i n a b i l i t y

Our goal is to conserve our natural resources and operate in a way that minimizes the impact that our business has on the environment.

We are committed to minimizing the environmental impact of our business and have focused our environmental sustainability efforts on water, waste, energy and packaging.

In 2013 PepsiCo Canada was named a Top 50 Socially Responsible Corporation in Canada by Maclean's Magazine for the Third Consecutive Year.

PepsiCo Global Goals (established in 2007): –

Reduce water consumption by 20%,

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Reduce electricity consumption by 20%

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Reduce fuel consumption by 25% per unit of production by 2015

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Career Service presents:

Networking Gala University of Calgary’s Gala is your chance to put your networking skills into practice. This exclusive networking event on March 11, 2015 is your opportunity to make connections with industry professionals, staff, and fellow students. Join us to...

• Meet, connect and build professional relationships with up to 50 employers • Gain confidence in networking situations • Network with professionals and fellow students - your future work colleagues Pre-requisite: Attend Networking 101 on February 23, and March 2, 2015.

Registration required. Visit ucalgary.ca/careers for more information.

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Stay in Motion

by Angela Judge-Stasiak Over the last ten years I have spent countless hours assisting adults realize their career goals. These goals may include landing their first summer job or leveraging past experience to enter a new field. There has been one constant in all of these conversations over the years. What I have learned is that it is not the resume we create or the number of job applications we make but often the intangible ripples caused by our actions that create conditions for career success. If there was one piece of advice I could offer to all individuals related to their career development it would be simply this; stay in motion. Repeatedly, I have observed that those who are successful and can overcome obstacles are those who stay in motion. Those who cannot overcome life’s setbacks and stop usually end up giving up on their dreams and full potential.

Current local news reports in Alberta discuss uncertain times due to low oil prices. Job loss and layoffs are a reality or a fear for many Albertans. Fear, inaction and the need to stay in safe job roles are normal and predictable reactions to difficult labour market conditions. Feelings of anger and betrayal experienced when jobs are lost and career dreams are shattered are expected and understandable. Yet during adversity this is when staying in motion

and remaining flexible is most important.

Whether you are confused and unsure of your next decision or you face a setback it is important to maintain momentum.

Should you lose your job, or not get the offer you were expecting after countless applications, you must maintain momentum.

If you are discouraged by networking or do not feel appreciated in your workplace, you still need to keep moving.

This need for movement became very clear and real within my own career, and I will share a brief story to provide some evidence of the power of staying in motion regardless of the external forces around you. Six years ago I began a role where I was the youngest and least experienced career practitioner on campus. I had much to gain with respect to experience and education. At the time it was daunting and I often lost confidence or doubted my abilities when I volunteered for projects or took on new roles. I made the decision to do my job well by remaining open to learning opportunities and reaching out to experienced professionals. Every quarter I set goals that were personal and professional, so that I could maintain momentum and motivation. Most importantly these were goals I could control that did not rely on other people.

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Recently, in the span of a work week, I was contacted by three professionals who wanted to connect with me about my career. Because of these last six years I am now being recognized as a leader and people are looking to me for advice just as I had some years ago. This did not happen overnight, and required a series of activities, learning and relationships. No one action or relationship was responsible for this shift in my career.

Each time we face a career decision, uncertainty or have an opportunity to make a change and apply for a new role, this is the pinnacle of other activities.

If we have set goals on a regular basis and maintain motion we will see these decisions as an outcome of our actions and not as the start of our career exploration.

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Here are some quick tips for staying in motion:

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Every week, plant seeds for your future. Reach out to people, enroll in a course, read a book, learn a new skill, take on a new project.

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Anticipate busy times and do something anyway, however small, connected to your goals. This can be as simple as signing up for a blog online that is relevant to your field.

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Build relationships out of kindness and not only in a time of need. Talk to people and express a genuine interest in who they are. If you only network when you need to make a decision or apply for a job, you will not have quality connections to draw upon.

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Open your mind and ask what is possible when you face a setback or a challenge.

There will be an array of emotions, but if you continually set yourself in motion then you will find opportunity when something else comes to an end.

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Help others and contribute your skills to your workplace or community. Sometimes you may be in between roles or uncertain of your career direction. Contribute anyway, as you will learn more about yourself in action than through passive reflection.

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Be sure to provide yourself small rewards and practice self-care to maintain your motivation and momentum.

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Connect to a higher purpose or direction that does not have to be absolute. I was not always certain of where I was heading, but my goal was to learn as much as possible about my role and the organization I was working for.

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Seek inspiration and remember you are not an island. Inspiration can be found in other professionals, community leaders, and social media. Fill your mind with passionate people.

In my experience, the key to career success is momentum. Stay in motion and reach out, connect, learn and keep moving. Maybe these actions will lead to a new friendship or a fun experience. Or maybe this activity will lead you to your next job - and this one could be your dream role!

Angela Judge-Stasiak Career Services Career Specialist University of Calgary

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The City of Calgary employs more than 15,000 staff. They come from diverse backgrounds and provide over 500 distinct services to Calgarians – from planning and design, water services, engineering and environmental management, to parks and recreation.

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UPCOMING AT

What’s Career Services Up? • • • •

SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOP NETWORKING 101 & GALA SUMMER HIRING FAIR CAREER WEEK

START THE SEMESTER OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT BY ATTENDING INFORMATION SESSIONS, WORKSHOPS, CAREER FAIRS AND NETWORKING EVENTS HOSTED BY CAREER SERVICES, OR BY COMPLETING THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE FOR CCR CREDIT. CAREER SERVICES IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE SOME EXCITING NEW ADDITIONS TO THE 2014 WINTER SEMESTER CALENDAR.

SOCIAL MEDIA & YOUR JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP Are you considering taking your job search online? Did you know that 86% of recruiters say they are likely to look at social media profiles? Join us to discuss the trends and employer feedback in recruiting and social media, and consider your own personal brand and online presence (yes, you already have one).

We will look briefly at the various social media tools such as Twitter and Linkedin, and how to create and strengthen your profile to get noticed and connect with potential employers.

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NETWORKING 101 February 23, 2015 | 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

March 2, 2015 | 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Register to attend one of the Networking 101 sessions in February and March. Networking 101 is a prerequisite to attend the first come first served Networking Gala on March 12.

SUMMER HIRING FAIR March 3, 2015 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.

Jack Simpson Gym-Upper Track March 3, 2014, marks the second Summer Hiring Fair at the University of Calgary. This fair will take place during the new Career Week and will help to give you a head start with you summer job hunt. Whether you’re are looking for part-time or fulltime employment throughout the summer months, this is an event not to be missed!

This fair attracts a number of organizations from all industries looking to fill positions for the summer months. For more information, visit Career Services.

CAREER LIVEBRARY February 11, 2015 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Taylor Family Digital Library, Gallery Hall Check out a best-seller (industry professional) and have a 15 minute career conversation to gain information and insight into different industries associated with your degree. Experience a fantastic one-on-one talk about career journeys, theirs and yours! Career Services is also offering Skype sessions with professionals who cannot be at the event in person, This is a great opportunity to network, explore and learn about your career possibilities.

For a list of all the full list of all the industry professionals visit ucalgary.ca/ careers. Book professionals on CareerLink.

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85

years of

innovation

>120,000 employees >140 nationalities ~ 85 countries of operation Who are we?

We are the world’s largest oilfield services company1.

Working globally—often in remote and challenging locations— we invent, design, engineer, and apply technology to help our customers find and produce oil and gas safely.

Who are we looking for?

We need more than 5,000 graduates to begin dynamic careers in the following domains:  Engineering, Research and Operations  Geoscience and Petrotechnical  Commercial and Business

What will you be?

1 Based on Fortune 500 ranking 2011.

Copyright © 2014 Schlumberger. All rights reserved.

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YOUR ENERGY. OUR ENERGY. Bantrel is a leading provider of engineering, procurement and construction services in Canada. We provide comprehensive, end-toend solutions for the most challenging projects in the oil & gas, power and mining & metal industries.

Join our talented team and discover a fulfilling career full of opportunity and reward.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits as well as a culture that’s strong on worklife balance.

Leading with Energy

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ENGINEERING PROCUREMENT AND CONSTRUCTION

SOLUTION

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Find a Career at Bantrel.com Engineering | Procurement | Construction

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WANTED: SOMEONE UNIQUE

by Andrea Geeraert

So you have a degree. Congratulations! After all the pictures are taken, the speeches are given, and the champagne sipped, you’re left bright eyed & bushy tailed with your degree in one hand and your pride in the other. You’ve never worked so hard for something, slept so little, or spent so much on textbooks. So why aren’t employers chomping at the bit to hire you?!

Did you know that more than 69% of Canadians aged 25-44 are post-secondary graduates?* That’s right- you’re competing with 70% of the working population for a job.

In fact, Canada has more post-secondary graduates than any other country within the OECD & G7. Sorry to say, but that fancy degree you’re holding won’t make you special.

Cue Sigh.

But wait- There’s good news!

Your degree may not set you apart, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need it. Employers need you to qualify for a job with your degree, but it’s not actually what they are most focused on. In fact, in many cases, they’re not even concerned what kind of degree you have. Here’s where all the ‘blood sweat & tears’ that went into your degree pay offemployers know how much hard work it takes, and they want to hear your unique story.

You will get hired for what makes you ‘YOU,’ not the piece of paper hanging on your wall.

Here’s the thing, companies know that they can teach you to use their computer system, to balance a spreadsheet, to write a proposal, or code a website. Sure, most jobs require experience in some technical skill. But the truth of the matter is that employers are looking for people who have attributes that cannot be taught. I’ve lost count of the amount of times I’ve heard an HR rep tell me that what they want most is to find someone with the right personality for the job. They’re not jumping out of their seats for a bachelor’s degree, they’re jumping out of their seats for the candidates who have the character they want.

Ultimately, you need to know yourself before you can sell yourself. I’m not talking about taking a year sabbatical into the Himalayan mountains to meditate (although, it couldn’t hurt).

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exciting accomplishments, or challenging, character-building moments. Furthermore, being able to effectively communicate the connection between the employer’s needs and your personality traits is imperative. The better your understanding of what skills and attributes make you unique, the more articulate you can be in an interview when it comes to answering the questions that count.

So how do you become better at talking about yourself? You learn the universal language of the corporate world, of course! Career Services at the University of Calgary offers formal assessments to help you do just thatMBTI, Strong Interest, and StrengthsQuest can help you build a vocabulary around your unique attributes that recruiters will recognize.

Find a way to focus your job search efforts to areas where your unique person will fit with a company’s needs (check out: “What Color is Your Parachute”- a resource I highly recommend). Finally, make sure what you want aligns with the jobs you’re searching for.

You’re much more likely to build a sustainable career (and actually get the job in the first place) if you’re choosing a path that will spark your passions.

So hang that degree up on the wall. Celebrate with your friends and family- you’ve earned it! But remember that the success of your job search relies on what can’t be read from your resume. In all the excitement of stepping foot into the big, exciting world of ties and professionalism, remember that your most important characteristics cannot be measured by grade point average. Instead, they are measured by the words you use to describe them and the experiences that have enhanced them.

Remember that what the world is looking for is not your degree, it’s you. *According to Employment & Social Development Canada

Andrea Geeraert Career Services Events & Communications Coordinator University of Calgary

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Chemical Engineers Mechanical Engineers Civil/Structural Engineers Petroleum Engineers Electrical Engineers Instrumentation & Automation

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Work with us to design and build industry-leading oil and gas processing facilities for installation around the globe.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH $10,000?

Visit the Rogers Insurance booth to learn how we can make your dreams come true.

E-mail: careerfair@rogersinsurance.ca for more information.

Samantha, winner of Rogers Insurance Dream Program

Samantha Nason - Commercial Associate Her dream: “Travel Europe with my best friend.�

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OF FINDING A JOB | DESIGNED BY: ALYSSA KELLE

MIND MAP

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Organization

Sponsor

Target Faculty

Organization

Booth #

AECOM

23

D A Watt Consulting Group Ltd.

Aecon

12

Divestco

AGAT Laboratories Ltd.

Bronze

133

Department of National Defence (DND)

AIMCo

78

Alberta Association for Community Living

128

Alberta Beverage Container Recycling Corporation (ABCRC)

14

Alberta Education

99

Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan (RPAP)

111

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

AltaGas Ltd.

11

Fortress Engineering Ltd.

Ames Construction

15

Freedom 55 Financial

Apple

80

GoodLife Fitness Clubs

39

Government of Alberta

77

Graham Group Ltd.

38

Halliburton

10

Hitachi ID Systems Inc.

34

IHS

Calfrac Well Services Ltd.

26

Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations

Insurance Institute - Career Connections

6

International Fitness Holdings Inc.

Bantrel

Bronze

Bison Transport BMO Bank of Montreal

Bronze

Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary Brewster Travel Canada

Gold

Calgary Child's Play Inc.

124

Calgary West Central Primary Care Network

107 3

CANA Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)

110

Canada Revenue Agency

2

Canada Safeway Limited

20

Canadian Association of Petroleum Production Accounting (CAPPA)

102

Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM)

22

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL)

Silver

Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)

94 49

Emco Corporation Engineered Air Enterprise Rent-a-Car

Bronze

Epic Ehvery Mission Control

Bronze

Bronze

International Studies Abroad Investors Group Financial Services Kiewit Energy Canada Corporation Bronze Kognitive Marketing Lafarge Canada Inc.

Bronze

Liberty Security Systems Microsoft Corporation Money Mentors Mortenson Construction NES Global Talent Nordstrom

Bronze

North Shore Environmental Consultants Norwood Waterworks

96

NOVA Chemicals Corporation

Bronze

84

Olympia Trust Company

Bronze

City of Calgary Recreation and Youth Employment Centre

97

PCL Construction Management Inc.

CFA Society Calgary

131

City of Calgary City of Calgary Assessment Business Unit

Chandos Construction Ltd.

Silver Bronze

Bronze

86

Cintas Canada Ltd.

24

CIR Realty

82

Clark Builders

Bronze

45

PepsiCo

Pomerlau Propak

Silver

Precision Drilling Corporation Psychologists Association of Alberta

College & Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta

47

Conestoga-Rovers & Associates Ltd.

123

Quorum Business Solutions

Covenant Health

55

Robert Half

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PERI Formwork Systems Inc.

Public Service Commission

Rogers Insurance

22

Sponsor

Silver

Targ

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Booth #

Organization

Sponsor

Target Faculty

Booth #

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

50

Safway Services Canada, ULC

74

The Salvation Army

4

75

Sanjel Corporation

28

19

Schlumberger

89

Secure Energy Services

71

Shell Canada Limited

81 17 48

Gold

33 1 52

Haskayne School of Business Schulich School of Engineering Science Arts

105

Sherwin-Williams Company

129

Solium Capital

101

54

SMART Technologies

30

Graduate Studies

18

SPLICE Software Inc.

21

Education

5

Stantec Consulting Ltd.

Silver

36

31

Summit Search Group

Bronze

44

Kinesiology

73

Supply Chain Management Association - Alberta

53 32 88 72 91

90

56

Synopsys Inc./Coverity

Bronze

46

Teck Resources Limited

Bronze

41

TELUS Communications

Bronze

87

Tetra Tech EBA Inc. TransAlta Corporation

108

University of Alberta

100

UPS

37

Vecova

103

Vivint

57

Wood's Homes

8

WorleyParsons

83

Bronze

Dot Legend

WSP Canada Inc.

130 Silver

Medicine Nursing Social Work Environmental Design

35

Law

16

Veterinary Medicine

109 51 122 & 126 127 Bronze

43 125

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THINGS

SEE D I F F E R E N T LY

Join the most geographically and technically diverse laboratory in Canada AT CHANDOS, IT’S ABOUT ALLIANCES AND IDEAS NOT EGOS OR AGENDAS.

Advance your Career

AGAT Laboratories operates in multiple scientific divisions which allows us the ability to offer our employees a diverse range of career opportunities. From technical laboratory positions to customer service, administration, and corporate jobs, we have a position available for you.

AGAT Laboratories is committed to the professional development of our employees and provides the tools and opportunities for career growth. We offer multiple career-enhancing programs that include technical training, business skills coaching and professional association memberships.

WE ARE A LEADING CANADIAN BUILDER NOW HIRING RED SEAL CARPENTERS AND SKILLED LABORERS.

KAREN ROSYCHUK Human Resources Manager krosychuk@chandos.com

Opportunities for New Graduates

Our belief is that investing in new graduates develops successful employees from the ground up. Submit your resume and give your career the jump start it needs.

For employment opportunities or for more information visit www.agatlabs.com.

Canadian Science and Technology in Action ■ www.agatlabs.

clarkbuilders.com

WE’RE THE BUILDERS OF SKILLS. Our company’s legacy is built around people and projects, and we’ve created a culture where you can fulfill your own aspirations of growth and development.

SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY AT WWW.CHANDOS.COM

Follow a career path?

Or blaze your own.

THE CHOICE IS CLEAR. After all, the Enterprise Management Training Program is where you’ll unleash your management potential and hone your sales abilities. You’ll learn how to run a successful business and lead a team of professionals. At Enterprise, you’ll be rewarded based on performance, not seniority. And, since we have established locations across Canada, you can build your career where you want to build it.

There’s a reason why we have been recognized for more than 20 years as a great place to launch a career in Canada.

THIS IS WHERE IT ALL STARTS. go.enterprise.com/canada

Go with a team that sets a high standard when it comes to employment equity.

Go with Enterprise Rent-A-Car. We actively encourage applications from qualified men and women, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. ©2014 Enterprise Rent-A-Car. F00000.11/14

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Every decision matters.

That’s why leaders rely on IHS to help them make the best choices. As the premier provider of global market, industry and technical expertise, we understand the considerations that guide important decisions.

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P I R A I E A T C F E S R R I R P I A EE FA T CA R R S R I A EE FA IP AR T R C R S R A I E P I A C E FA T C R S R R A I P E I C E FA T IPS R T R R I A E R R A I I C E F A A R F F R A E C E ER ER R R E E E A R E R Be confident!

Approach each employer with a smile and direct eye contact. Practicing before hand with a friend may seem silly but it will help.

Have other tips?

Tweet us @UofC_CS

Come Prepared

Having business cards or your resume printed out will make you memorable.

Do your homework

Who do you want to see?

Research and identify the companies that you really want to meet. Targeting employers will help you prioritize.

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It will help you be confident and make you stand out. Wear something that you feel comfortable in and choose shoes you can walk in!

A ER IR IP S E P T A I F R T R A R AI IR R I E F A A E F R ER R F R F R E E E E R E E E E A R R R R A A A A C C C C S PS S S S I T TIP TIP TIP R R T R R R I I I I A A A F F F FA E R R E E R E R E E E 2015 o p x E er #Care IN PRIZES W

Ask Intelligent Questions Having pre-researched questions will impress the employer & give them something unique to remember you by.

30 Second Commercial

Prepare to introduce yourself in 30 seconds; focus on: who you are, your education and your career goals (short and long term.)

Don’t Travel in Groups

Look out for your career and travel alone. You’re more approachable alone and you can prioritize who you want to meet.

Visit the Career Services booth at the Career Fair for more tips!

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PROBLEMS TO POSSIBILITIES

By Kelly Gallant

“GREAT LEADERS ARE NOT DEFINED BY THE ABSENCE OF WEAKNESS, BUT RATHER BY THE PRESENCE OF CLEAR STRENGTHS.” ~JOHN ZENGER Do you spend more time focused on your weaknesses or your strengths? I presume that we spend lesser time on our strengths and most tend to have a critical self. If you are open to making a paradigm shift in your mindset, you could be cultivating a more accurate self-assessment; stimulate tendencies and attention to, “what is right in you, and what is right for you” versus “what is wrong;” your self-schema could change. I welcome you to contemplate a perspective, philosophies and principles that do not deny people to experience their problems and challenges, discerns that everyone has potential and emphasis is not placed on the problem or the deficits of the individual for cause.

Through strengths based discovery and development; engagement in strengths based conversations and strength spotting, meaningful change can transpire and you can go from thinking: “I will believe when I see it – I believe and I see.”

Like any transformation, this practice instructs self-reflection, but evidently, alongside with observations from others and listening to others. Have you ever been curious and asked someone what they see and hear from you? It is quite possible that you do not see yourself congruent with another’s perspective; an inverse relationship.

If you are receiving positive evaluations from others and if you see yourself as worthy and capable, this can be a driver to develop a self-concept that is willing to see the past, present and future self – the person you are innately and the person that you may become. I find that it is often the case, whether it is with students, co-workers, spouses, or whomever, in work or personal lives that we spend more time looking at what is in the gap of where we were, where we are and where we want to be. I invite you to relentlessly nurture and build upon the good in your life, repair the worst and affirm your progress in the meantime. In my opinion, Martin Seligman states it best in this declaration: “We can remain pleasantly stuck at this stage or we can go on to experience the Good Life, which is achieved through discovering our unique virtues and strengths, and employing them creatively to enhance our lives.” His extensive research shared that the most satisfied, upbeat people were those who had discovered and exploited their unique combination of “signature strengths…”

Have you ever heard of the Miracle Question? The miracle question is a strategy used to 2015 Career Expo

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have the individual envision as if the “problem(s) is gone.” A technique that can offer an incentive to catapult from a problem saturated career story or narrative into construction of new reality.

“Suppose tonight, while you slept, a miracle occurred. Imagine that when you awake tomorrow, a magical transformation has taken place. Your life has turned out exactly the way you always wanted it. Your world is not as it is now; it is just as you would like it to be. You have resolved the problem(s) and there is renowned acceptance to anything that was bothering and all barriers have dispersed. What has changed?”

A teacher, advisor, friend, manager, parent or whomever, can support inquiry and examination into what would noticeably be different and better in this novel life. Robust questioning can probe descriptions of how that future and even preferred or possible self would be different when that problem no long exists or intrinsic resources are determined.

This technique is a query and the trust, dialogue and interactions could create the means for individuals to survey the situation and participate in strength based conversations.

A probing question such as: “How have you managed to handle this thus far?” is an approach that grounds in a strengths perspective and an individual’s resiliency, and may offer an opportunity to reveal a repertoire of problem solving strategies, coping skills and capacities. I recall a personal story of a friend who studied long and hard for this one particular exam that would influence her career and allow her to practice her profession.

When she shared her pass and mark, my initial thoughts and response was: “no surprise, you are very clever,” surprisingly, her reaction seemed closer to shock to me. I said to her,

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”I knew you had it in you.” She stared at me with a look of confusion; it seemed that this simple observation brought her to tears.

I want to see individuals come to appreciate self and others, rather than endure a bias to a negative collection of beliefs. My underlying motives to stimulate strengths conversations and development is to act as an agent of change, to source motivation, to promote individual potential and levels of commitment and achievement, excellence and even mastery.

What do strengths sound like or look like in action? Well, why not call upon an individual and ask: “Tell me when you are at your best?” In my experience, this can be a paramount example that instigates more ease for conversation, memories that narrate words such as “I love it when...” and an observable change in energy from the speaker and even a vision.

The rate of speech may be rapid and increase as the story continues, the individual seems ‘present’ in conversation with you and then you hear something like, and “the pieces would just fall into together.” Now, that would make me curious – you? I would be listening for clues in that conversation that indicates a yearning for an activity, even an attraction.

Has there been any insight into an inherent, natural ability that allows this individual to approach something new yet seamlessly achieve success, a rapid learning or even a ‘glimpse of excellence.’ Has there been any gauge that denotes the “feeling of time flies or that feeling of flow. Have often do you feel this?

So think about the next time you get faced with the critical and commonly asked interview questions, “What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses?” I wonder if you will be sure of self. Will you give, what I call, “the old song and dance” or say something that you think the potential employer wants or needs to hear? I believe that so many individuals take this standard question for granted. I would guess that the crucial stage of knowing self within career development gets bypassed. You do need to be the best at offering a compelling and authentic declaration that describes you in the most accurate, specific and relevant way, as interviewers have heard many clichéd answers. Thomas Jefferson once said, “Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom”. Finding ways to discover, label and invest time and energy into practice to your strengths while working on your weaknesses better qualifies you and generates commodity. So, my proposition to you is, learn to affirm and apply your signature strengths. You didn’t get a call back from that interview? Well, the individual who is problem focused will most likely dwell on “what’s wrong with me?” while the solution-focused candidate will focus on gaining feedback and reflect on what may work better next time. So I ask you: “Is the glass half full or half empty?

Will it be Problems or Possibilities?”

Learn more about the StrengthsQuest tool used by the Career Services office, University of Calgary or complete the assessment for yourself.

Kelly A. Gallant Career Services Career Specialist University of Calgary

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