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Gripes About the Summer Semester by: Amin Ladha Columnist As most people start to plan out their fall semesters and to register in classes, I look at my registration date and wonder why the hell it’s so late?! July 18th is a nice date for a second year student, but im going into my fourth year and this is how I get treated?? Almost all of the 400 level accounting classes are full and the good tutorials, you know the ones right after lecture or right before it, are starting to fill up as well. Good thing for me is that I still have some 300 level classes left to complete because of co-op. While I’m on the subject, one thing I will never understand is why there are about 150 spaces every semester in non-core 300 level classes but only about 30 in 400 level classes. Does administration think that 120 people will mysteriously SFU students, get ready to network! The summer is upon us and summer information sessions are coming. As coop students at Deloitte, we have all had success by networking our way into Canada’s leading professional services firm. Recently, we had the opportunity to further develop our networking skills at the Deloitte summer student training conference in Toronto. We would like to share a few helpful networking tips that might help you make the right impression. Before the Event Preparation is key before each networking event. One of the most useful things to do is to determine your goal before each session, whether it is to learn more about the firm or to establish disappear or drop out? Let’s think for a minute…. If you are smart enough to make it to third year, doesn’t it stand to reason that you will also take 400 level classes? Or are we just supposed to go to university till third year and once we are so close to completing our degree, we suddenly decide, “meh, I’ve dropped about twenty grand in tuition and other fees but I don’t think I will finish my degree now.” Let’s end this stupidity and create more spaces in 400 level classes! All this complaining has made me feel better so I think I will complain about a few more things. Recently, campus security decided to block off part of the B-lot parking area to accommodate space for people who hold ride share permits. Apparently, the space where rideshare permit holders park is blocked because of construction. Now I’m not really sure what a rideshare permit is but if it has anything to do with carpooling, I have no problem with blocking off a section of the parking lot closer to the school for people who are trying to a relationship with a firm representative. Do you get sweaty hands when you are nervous? Just remember to place a handkerchief in your pocket before the networking event. Eliminate sweat discreetly by putting your hand in your pocket during the event, and you are ready to network away! Dress Code You’ve heard it before, but it’s true: First impressions count. The following are some tips on how to dress at that next event: • Jewelry, makeup, and hair should be kept simple and clean. Wearing a watch or necklace can make you look polished, but wearing a necklace, a bracelet, a few rings and a nose stud… well you get the idea. • Comfortable shoes are your friend. Ladies, we know that all heels are not made equally. Make sure to wear a comfortable pair with either 7 preserve the environment. However, every time I park at the end of B-lot, since half of it is blocked off, I notice that no one is parking in spaces allocated for rideshare. Maybe this is because it’s summer and no one carpools in the summer or something, but why would you block off space if no one is going to use it!? It is simply ludicrous! If someone is going to use that space in fall, then block off the space after the summer semester and let the paying customers use the space. Don’t make us suffer by forcing us to park at the end of the lot and walking ridiculous distances in extreme heat. I think that is enough complaining for this article. Although there are problems with certain things at SFU, it’s still a great place to get an education. If you have a problem with the above complaints, or would like to explain some of them, feel free to email me at aminl@ sfu.ca Networking Your Way to Deloitte by: Queenie Chou Student low heels or cushioned insoles. Gentlemen, you probably don’t have the same problem but remember to keep your shoes shiny and clean! • Nametags help! Keep your old nametags from previous events and bring them to the next event just in case. Recruiters can meet hundreds of students during these events, and any help to remember your name is appreciated. • Business Formal means suit (and tie for the gentlemen), but what is Business Casual? Business Casual basically consists of dress pants/ skirts with a clean shirt or sweater. No logos, holes, or flashy designs either. Topics Think of some conversation topics before the event, so you don’t get stuck in silence. Some good topics include Continued on page 12 July 2007
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