CCAA/CCEA Youth Leadership Skills and Professional Career Development
Speakers:
1. Jason Xi
- Co-Founder and vice-president of Purple Hands
- Co-Founder of London fit crew and research student at both the Schulich school of medicine and dentistry and department of kinesiology.
- Incoming graduate student for the Masters of Science in Physical Therapy program at the U of T.
2. Zhengbang Zhou
- Co-founder quantum computing club. U of T.
- Research Assistant at Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics(Germany);UBC
- Bachelor Candidate, Engineering Science, U of T.
3. Jian Jiao
- Canada Youth Care Center Care Ambassador
- Recent Graduate from Psychology and Film Studies at U of T.
4. Chen Liu
- Previous AVP Finance ae the McMaster Students Union
- Previous intern at RBC and Wells Fargo
- Previous writer with The Motley Fool
- Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Gold
- Graduate of the Honors Bachelor of Commerce at McMaster University
5. Mathew Li (Yuan Hao)
- Overseas Account Manager at MacDermit Enthone
- Sales at Dipsol Chemicals Co.Ltd.
- Specialist of SSFLS Science
- Mentor at Osaka University
- Bachelor’s degree U of T. Biology for Health Sciences, Osaka University Exchange Science.
Panel Discussion:
Questions and Answers
1.Where are you heading for your next adventure?
Answer: I worked in many companies. Whenever possible, develop a possibility.
2.When do you recommend university students to create a LinkedIn account?
Answer: As soon as possible.
3.Question for Chen, I’m in university looking for 4 moth finance internships. How should you prepare for these types of interviews, and what are some things you think interviews should watch out for?
Answer: Every bank is different. Capital markets are more competitive. The suggestion is to apply for a job that’s a little bit out of you reach (more challenging)。 Your attitude sometimes matters more than your technique skills.
4.Were any of the companies you worked/interviewed for based in the US (e.g. Wells Fargo, Motley)? If so, what tips would you recommend for applying /interviewing to these companies as a Canadian?
Answer: US companies like to hire Americans, so it’s difficult. If you don’t have much experience before, then you are less likely to be hired.
5.How does one apply for international job positions as a Canadian?
Answer: As a Canadian, you need to show how you are interested in the work.
6.Do university grades matter in job hunting?
Answer: Yes but your skills matter more.
7.I have a question for Jason. Did you have to take pre entry courses at western before entering Schulich? Can you talk about your experience of getting into Schulich?
Answer: I’m not in it. But as a class, don’t be afraid of reaching out with your professors. Be confident to talk about yourself. Universities want keen learners.
8.How did you balance your daily life? Zhengbang Zhou
Answer: There is no secret, I just find it interesting when it comes to researching.
9.Question for Matt, how should you choose between science and engineering?
Answer: They are highly connected, but science is more theoretical.
10.What is the biggest difference that you think between working in China vs working in Canada. And which one do you prefer if not considering the pay?
Answer: I don’t officially apply for a job. When you are in Shanghai, it’s important to know what you really want to get, whereas in Canada you can have more freedom. In Canada I see my friends apply for jobs online in Canada, but I like Shanghai.
11.How did you find jobs around the globe?
Answer: Knowing the cultures is important. LinkedIn is very useful. If you really want to work in Japan, then search on the internet.
12.How do you market yourself?
Answer: Since you only have a minute, you need to concentrate and be aware of your own advantages and disadvantages.
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