Coming on Campus

Looking to interview exceptional business students? Interested in talking to students about your organization or want to share your experiences with them?

Edwards students and alumni can provide the leadership, team building, communication, and business skills that will make a real difference in your business. They can offer creative and strategic thinking and analysis; articulate and effective communication of ideas; sensitivity to ethical issues in the workplace and in society; local and global perspectives; and leadership, initiative, and teamwork. Our students and alumni have a proven track record in enhancing the success of the organizations they belong to.

Developing a Successful Recruitment Strategy

We would be pleased to assist you in developing an effective and successful campus recruitment strategy specific to your hiring needs, or in developing job postings that speak to the opportunity you are looking to fill. If you have not worked with us before, or are contemplating recruiting undergraduate and/or graduate business students from the Edwards School of Business, allow us to show you what we can do for you and what we have to offer.

Goodspeed Career Services can help you connect with our business students. Develop your visibility in the Edwards School of Business by participating in career-related events and programs! If you are keen on arranging something specifically in the school we encourage you to Contact Us.

Interviewing On Campus

Currently, interview arrangements are organized through the Student Employment & Career Centre a short distance away from the business school.

ESB Networking Event

Registration for the 2010 ESB Networking Event (Jan. 27, 28, 2010) opens in September . Instructions to register (when available): Please go to the Edwards CareerLink. If you have never used Edwards CareerLink, you must first 'Register' for an account. Once your registration has been submitted and approved, you may then register for the ESB Networking Event. If you already have an account, log in and register for the event.

The annual ESB Networking Event hosted by Goodspeed Career Services and housed in the hallways of the Edwards School of Business is always well attended by both the students and the business community. This is your opportunity to speak directly with undergraduate and graduate business students throughout the school day. Exhibitors will be allowed to attend one specific day.

Check out who attended this year's January event (2009 attendees).

Also check out other Career Fairs.

Interview Skills Workshop

Goodspeed Career Services hosts two industry-specific interview skills workshops in late September and early October. This is your opportunity to share your professional insight into preparing for and succeeding in an employment interview.

Monday September 28, 2009 - Targeted to all Business students

Thursday October 1, 2009 - Targeted to Accounting students

If you are interested in participating, please Contact Us.

Employer Panel Discussions

Want to share your experience in a particular field or industry? Goodspeed Career Services works closely with the Student Clubs to arrange employer discussions.

If you are interested in participating, please Contact Us.

Executive Dialogue Series

Through our MBA Executive Dialogue Series, we host distinguished members of the business community interested in presenting and discussing topics of interest to our MBA students. Past speakers include:

Angela Schmidt – Vice President, Competitiveness and Strategy, Enterprise Saskatchewan
Chandra Shekhar – Associate Editor of "The Hindu Business Line" newspaper
Ron Morris – Morris Interactive
Ronan Lyons – Managing Consultant, IBM Global Center for Economic Development Research
Chris Avery – Vice President of Network & Revenue at WestJet Airlines
Bob Cummings – Executive Vice-President, Guest Experience and Marketing at WestJet Airlines
Julia Ewing – Director, Community Relations - Shore Gold Inc.
Bob Gorman – Chief Portfolio Stategist - TD Waterhouse Canada Inc.
Ken Seitz – Vice-President, Corporate Development - Cameco
Suresh Kumar – Principal Secretary, Irrigration & Power, with the Government of Punjab
Colin Robertson – Head of Public Advocacy and Legislative Secretariat, Canadian Embassy in Washington, DC
Brian Hesje – CEO (retired) and Chairman of the Board, Fountain Tire
Kevin Peesker – President & Vice President and member of Dell Canada’s Senior Executive Team
Dr. Les Vertesi – Associate Director of Health Research, Fraser Health Authority
Robert Watson – President & Chief Executive Officer, SaskTel
Peggie Koenig – Principal, Koenig & Associates Consultants
Krista Green – Founder & CEO, Krista Green International
Lee Whittington – Manager Information Systems, Prairie Swine Centre & Partner, Riverbend Plantation Inc.
Murray Guy – President, Integrated Designs Inc.
Nola Jooristy – Institute of Chartered Accountants of Saskatchewan; “Saskatoon Check Up 2007”
Karen Mallett – The Civility Group

Sessions can be scheduled on an ad hoc basis throughout the year. Share your knowledge and experiences and increase your organization’s presence by participating in this speaker series.

If you are interested in participating, please Contact Us

Speed Networking

Goodspeed Career Services organizes an annual Speed Networking Event for MBA students held in the fall of each year. This event brings Edwards MBA students, alumni, and members of the local business community together to learn more about effective networking skills. Those in attendance then put these just-learned skills into practice in an enjoyable and fast-paced environment. This is a fun, interactive event and one that is highly anticipated by all participants..

If you are interested in participating, please Contact Us.

Employer Panel Discussions

Want to share your experience in a particular field or industry? Goodspeed Career Services works closely with the Student Clubs to arrange employer discussions.

If you are interested in participating, please Contact Us.

Host a Corporate Information Session

Hosting an information session is a great way to reach a targeted group of students to discuss your organization and the career opportunities available. Currently, corporate sessions are coordinated through the Student Employment & Career Centre (SECC).

Sponsor Student Run Events

Get involved by supporting our Edwards Business Student Society (EBSS)! Our Student organizations sponsor a number of events throughout the school year and are always looking for corporate support. Our students continue to win awards at various national and international business competitions. They successfully organize many student run events including:

LB5Q and an annual Golf Tournament held in September
ESB Formal (September), JDC West (January) & Grad (March)
Advertising in the EBSS Day Planner and much much more
Check out their Corporate Partnership Package

Hallway Visit - Set Up a Display

Occasionally employers request access to set up their promotional materials/display in the School. Availability is limited. Contact Goodspeed Career Services to make arrangements. The most appropriate days to consider are Monday through Thursday. Business classes do not run on Fridays.

Get Involved

Please contact Goodspeed Career Services to discuss your potential interest.

Mentorship

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Coming on Campus