2013 science & engineering career fair magazine

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Nexen’s New Graduate Program - a World of Opportunity

See who’s attending the 2013 Science & Engineering Career Fair

Meaningful ConnectionsMaking the most of your network

Career Fair Tips Are you ready

for the fair?

Social Media in your Job Search

Thinking about attending Grad School?

Then don’t miss this event

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ContentsNexen’s New Graduate Program a World of OpportunityAlison Robertson shares her story as an intern.

Thinking About Grad School?Then you won’t want to miss this event.

Meaningful Connections.What do they mean when they say that? Read this to find out.

Career Services Events & Workshops. This year Career Services has you covered.

Being yourself on Purpose & the Power of Selling Potential.Join Corey Harlock as he shares with you how to be yourself.

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

2013 Exhibitor Directory Missed the career fair on September 24 See the exhibitor list here.

Social Media in your Job SearchLearn how you can use Twitter, LinkedIn & Pinterest to your advantage.

Thanks to our SponsorsSee which companies sponsored our 2013 Science & Engineering Career Fair.

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Contributors

Corey designed a system that has helped hundreds of people land their ideal jobs and live their best lives. After spending three unhappy years working at two completely unfulfilling jobs, Corey came to the realization that he wasn’t where he wanted or needed to be in his life. Read his article on the power of potential on page 18.

Madeleine is a designer, social media specialist and Career Services’ Marketing Coordinator. If you don’t find her playing on Adobe or madly Tweeting she’s probably outdoors running, cycling or skiing. Learn from this professional how to use social media in your job search on page 30.

Alyssa is an artist, designer and a student. She truly believes design can save the world and is ready to lead the way. Her layouts and creative spreads are featured throughout this magazine. When she’s not geeking out on Adobe you can find her in the great outdoors hiking, climbing and cycling.

Kellan is always putting students first. Seriously, his role as Employer Relations Specialist means he advocates on students’ behalf to potential employers who are looking to become further engaged on campus. When he’s not seeking out new opportunities you can find him at the gym or in classes. Read his article on meaningful connections on page 12.

Meaghan is the fearless leader behind all of Career Services’ events. If she’s not finalizing details or working with volunteers you can find her blogging about beer. Read her article on upcoming events that you won’t want to miss on page 14.

Publisher

Madeleine Hardy

Editor

Kellan Moulton & Meaghan O’Brien

Graphic Designers

Alyssa Kelle & Madeleine Hardy

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Career Services, University of Calgary MSC 188, 2500 University Drive NW Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4

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Nexen, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CNOOC Limited, is an upstream oil and gas company responsibly developing energy resources in some of the world’s most significant basins – including the UK North Sea, offshore West Africa, the Gulf of Mexico and Western Canada. We are strategically focused on three businesses: conventional oil and gas, oil sands and shale gas. Nexen has approximately 3,200 employees, with more than half working in Canada. The company is the recipient of many top employer awards and has been recognized for its training and skills development, employee engagement and community investment.

At Nexen, we’re not just looking for the right person for the job; we want the best and the brightest! But let’s face it, when it comes to attracting and retaining top talent there’s a lot of competition in the world of global energy exploration and production. At Nexen we succeed in this competitive world by attracting talented young people at the beginning of their careers and giving them the tools, resources and support to grow both personally and professionally.


Alison Robertson was first introduced to Nexen in 2009 as an engineering student at the University of Calgary. After doing some research on the company, Alison decided that Nexen was an excellent fit for both her educational and career aspirations. For example, she was impressed by Nexen’s worldwide operations and the possible opportunities that being involved with these projects presented.

After completing a 16 month Engineering Internship Program, Alison joined the new grad program in 2011 after completing a Bachelor of Science, with a major in mechanical engineering and minor in petroleum engineering. Now in her third and final year of the program, she currently works as a production engineer in training in the shale gas group.

“I really enjoy the teams that I get to be a part of,” says Alison. “There’s so much diversity and different levels of experience within them. I also enjoy working in different project areas and getting to be involved with the full life cycle of projects.”Additionally, Alison enjoys meeting other employees from around the world. “I’ve had the opportunity to attend different conferences. These events are such great networking opportunities,” she explains. “It gives you a bigger picture of Nexen because you get to hear about what the rest of the company is doing.”

Next year, Alison will complete the new grad program and is planning on acquiring her professional engineering designation. Her experience so far at Nexen has set her up for an exciting future with the company.

One of Nexen’s signature human resource initiatives is its New Graduate Program, a development program offered to new and recent graduates in various disciplines, including engineering and geoscience.

Young professionals learn on the job skills by rotating through different areas of the company and working on high-profile projects. Assigned mentors provide coaching and feedback to each of the

graduates. Training is an integral part of the program which includes a CDN$7,500 corporate training budget per graduate per year. Together, these components develop technically skilled, confident,

motivated and innovative employees who contribute to Nexen’s ongoing success.


IntegrityAt Nexen, we don’t just talk about integrity, we live it. Our culture is defined by the actions of our employees; we set high expectations and provide a variety of resources to help our employees make responsible decisions. Nexen sets clear expectations around such topics as human rights, protection of privacy and appropriate business relationships which are made clear in the company’s How We Work: Our Integrity Guide. Working with integrity enables us to access capital and countries that might otherwise be difficult, strengthens the work we do with our stakeholders and helps us attract and retain talented employees.

Top Employer Rating Nexen was recognized as one of Alberta’s Top 60 Employers for 2013 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers. This special designation recognizes the Alberta employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. According to Mediacorp Canada Inc., Nexen’s recognition is highlighted by how we:• strongly support continuing education and development• offer compassionate leave compensation to employees who are called to care for loved ones• are dedicated to increasing Aboriginal representation in the workplace• offer an impressive fitness facility

Nexen also offers an Employee Recognition Program that awards bonus payments of up to $5,000 to individuals who contribute beyond their basic responsibilities.

CNOOC-Nexen Acquisition:On February 25, 2013, Nexen became a wholly-owned subsidiary of CNOCC Limited – China’s largest producer of offshore crude oil and natural gas and one of the largest independent oil and gas exploration and production companies in the world. As a subsidiary of CNOOC Limited, Nexen continues to manage its global operations as well as CNOCC Limited’s North and Central American assets.

Student Employment Opportunities:In addition to New Graduate programs, Nexen has four Canadian employment programs for students to consider.

Engineering Internship Program Paid internships for engineering students lasting 12- or 16-months. Students develop technical skills which complement their academic learning.

Co-op Program: Lasting four- or eight-months, Nexen’s paid co-op opportunities allow students from various disciplines to gain practical experience and contribute to projects in their field of study.

Technical Summer Student Program: Four-month paid program aimed at students studying engineering, geoscience, geographic information systems and land disciplines. Students must be in their second or third year of their program to be eligible to apply.

Summer Student Program:Four-month program provides students with paid experience by performing a variety of tasks and projects. Open to all post-secondary disciplines.


How to apply to the MD ProgramApplying to study medicine can often be intimidating. Join the admissions team from University of Calgary Medicine faculty to learn what you can expect & how to increase your chance of success in your application.

12:00 - 12:30 p.m.

12:45 - 1:15 p.m.

AdmissionsThe University of Calgary offers over 55 graduate programs at the Master’s and PhD levels in a wide variety of subjects. This workshop will help determine which one is right for you.

1:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Graduate Studies AwardsThere are a variety of scholarships & awards offered by graduate studies. Attend this workshop to find out what funding is available, how to apply and tips for creating successful applications.

2:15 - 2:45 p.m.

Considering Grad School?Students choose to pursue graduate studies for a variety of reasons. Figuring out if this path is right for you is the first step in pursuing grad studies.

3:00 - 3:45 p.m.

Professional CVLearn what a CV is and what the key components are in this workshop. Practical tips on how to create an effective CV will be provided.

Grad School & Professional Studies Fair12:00 - 4:00 p.m.MacEwan Hall, MSC Tuesday October 15, 2013

What are you going to do after your degree? Are you consiering pursuing grad studies, a PhD or further certifications? Then mark this date on your calendar. Career Services is committed to assisting you explore options. Visit ucalgary.ca/careers for the exhibitor list.

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Because you value innovation and seek opportunity.At Nexen we offer challenging careers and the chance to pioneer new technologies. Your contributions are rewarded with a highly competitive compensation package and a healthy work-life balance. We’ll help you along with career development and training that will open doors for your future.

WHY WORK FOR NEXEN?

www.nexeninc.com


Commitment Runs Deep

Canada

Best Workplaces 2013

FORTUNE 100 BestCompanies to Work For® 2013

DEVON CAREER INFORMATION SESSIONS:

Expert networking tipsJoin us to learn valuable networking tips and tricks. Then, put your skills into action with Devon engineers and recruiters.

Food and beverages provided at both sessions.

Get face-to-face with Devon Canada professionals and recruiters

Find out why Devon is repeatedly named one of Canada’s Best Workplaces and view Devon’s career opportunities at devonenergy.com

Geology, Information Technology, Finance, Environment, Corporate Communications, Supply Chain and Human Resources

Room 210, MacEwan Student Centre (Cassio Room AB)

Monday September 30, 20135:00pm – 7:00pm

Engineering

Devon Academic Resource Centre (Schulich School of Engineering)

Tuesday October 1, 20135:00pm – 7:00pm


www.Chevron.ca

Our team has the technology to take on big challenges, the integrity to do it responsibly and the drive to keep moving the world forward.

JOIN THECHALLENGE.

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A WORLD-CLASS COMPANY NEEDS WORLD-CLASS TALENT

Shell is a company of firsts, and we’re looking for fine minds that thrive on innovation and challenging projects. We’re hiring ambitious, capable, and diverse people, like students from the University of Calgary, to help us make an impact in today’s society.

Our Graduate Program provides an industry-leading development framework with regular appraisals, mentoring and coaching, and lots of opportunities to help you build and discover your strengths.

Our Assessed Internship Program allows you to get involved in real projects with structured performance evaluations that enable you to enhance your skills and build upon your development areas.

To learn more about opportunities at Shell, visit www.shell.ca/careers.

Let’s deliver better energy solutions together.

“ Shell’s dynamic work environment has enabled me to fast-track my learning and progress in my career.”

– Teresa Storch Engineer-in-Training, Outage Technical Coordinator

Shell is an Equal Employment Employer.


I HATE when the term “networking” gets thrown around. What

even is networking now? Meeting someone, adding them on LinkedIn, and then eagerly anticipating them to accept your invite so that they can become a “connection”? This lacks substance and, even more importantly in commerce, rapport.

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CHANCES are you already have an established network of which you have yet to take full advantage. Family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues are a great starting point: often times, within these networks lies a rich source of business professionals who are willing to meet with you to discuss a wide range of job-seeking or business-related matters; whether it is individuals directly within this established network or a connection via someone in this group, a potential wealth of knowledge is within arm’s length once you start exploring these options. So ask. Ask your family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues whether they know anyone with particular knowledge about an industry you’re interested in.

So what can you do to make m e a n i n g f u l connections?

THERE are plenty of other ways to branch off this immediate path of networking as well: Corporate information sessions, trades shows, and of course, your own University of Calgary Career Services, provide unique networking opportunities where you can speak with tenured professionals about what they do and how they found success in their field. If you are looking for a quick overview discussing the basics of networking, Career Services offers Networking 101 each semester to go over the ins-and-outs of a proper introduction and business interaction.

IF you are thinking, “Okay, but what’s in it for me? Why should I dedicate time and energy into improving my professional network?” Well, the statistics of vacant jobs that are not advertised publicly are staggering. Up to 60% of all jobs filled are referral based . In other words, your network is likely to get you that first job, not your resume. So, with that in mind...

Always strive to have a vibrant and valued network with connections that are actually meaningful.

And hey, maybe after you have met with someone you feel will assist your professional growth, consider sending them an invitation to connect on LinkedIn.


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OF INNOVATORSLockheed Martin is proud to support the University of Calgary’s Science and Engineering

Career Fair. We understand the importance of partnering with civic leadership, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and local businesses to find innovative solutions to

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Crossing Energy Frontiers

Your ideas may be our solutions of tomorrowWe are looking for people who have the courage to set ambitious targets, embrace innovation and deliver on promises to extend our reach.

Who are we?We are an international energy company with operations in 37 countries. Building on 40 years of experience from oil and gas production on the Norwegian continental shelf, we are committed to accommodating the world’s energy needs in a responsible manner, applying technology and creating innovative business solutions. Statoil is headquartered in Norway with 21,000 employees worldwide, and is listed on the New York and Oslo stock exchanges.

Statoil Canada’s oil sands operations consist of the Leismer Demonstration Plant in the Athabasca region of Northeastern Alberta, Canada. The Leismer facility serves as a learning platform for Statoil’s future development of our Kai Kos Dehseh oil sands leases. Our lease area measures 1,129 square kilometers (610 square miles).

In Newfoundland and Labrador, our ambitions are to become a producing operator, while gaining knowledge about the region’s sub-arctic conditions. We are a partner in the Terra Nova (15%) and Hibernia (5%) fields, as well as the Hebron (9.7%) and in the Hibernia Southern Extension (10.5%) field developments. As a leading acreage holder, Statoil is operator of four significant discovery licenses (SDLs) and seven exploration licenses (ELs) covering a total area of 11,000 km2.

Want to be one of us? We welcome you to apply at www.statoil.com/careers


Career ServicesEvents

NETWORKING SERIESRegister to attend one of three networking events for an opportunity

to be invited to the much sought after Networking Gala. The networking events are a prerequisite to attend the first-come, first

served highly desired Networking Gala on Nov. 26 and March 12.

CAREER FAIRSCareer Expo: February 4, 2013 | This fair brings 130 exhibitors from all industries that are looking to recruit for co-op and new grad positionsSummer Hiring Fair: March 4, 2013 | This new fair focuses on seasonal

and summer full-time and part-time positions for students.

WORKSHOP: SOCIAL MEDIA IN YOUR JOB SEARCHAt this workshop, you will discuss the trends and employer feedback in recruiting and social media, and consider your own personal brand and online presence. Various social media will be explored, particularly Linkedin, and you will learn how to create and strengthen your profile. Register on CareerLink.

CERTIFICATE: CAREER DEVELOPMENT Earn a certificate in Career Development and harness the skills needed to effectively plan your career and succeed in your job search, during university and beyond. Learn more about yourself and identify career aspirations while building valuable employment skills.

CAREER WEEK March 3 - 7, 2014 | Each day will feature a different event to assist in career development. The full week of events will provide you with guidance to strengthen your job search and help land that first job out of university.

Start the year 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 announces these new additions to the 2013-14 calendar:


Upcoming Workshops

ur more visit ucalgary.ca/careers

September Undergraduate WorkshopsMon. Sept. 23 Cover Letter Power HourWed. Sept. 25 Interview StrategiesThurs. Sept. 26 Group Strong Interest InventoryMon. Sept. 30 Job Search & Networking

September Graduate WorkshopsMon. Sept. 23 Cover Letter Power HourThurs. Sept. 26 Group Strong Interest

October Graduate WorkshopsMon.Oct. 7 Job Search and Networking Thurs. Oct. 10 Interviewing Strategies for Industry Thurs. Oct. 17 Resumes for ResultsMon. Oct. 21 Effective Cover LettersThurs. Oct. 24 Identifying Skills & Building Competencies Mon. Oct. 28 Interview Strategies for IndustryThur. Oct. 31 Science Careers: Alternatives to Research & Medicine

October Undergraduate WorkshopsWed. Oct. 2 Interview Strategies

Wed. Oct. 2 Value of a BAFri. Oct. 4 Science Careers: Alternatives to Research & Medicine

Tues. Oct. 8 Resumes for ResultsThurs. Oct. 17 Job Search & Networking

Fri. Oct. 18 Interview StrategiesWed. Oct. 23 Science Careers: Alternatives to Research & Medicine

Fri. Oct. 25 Value of a BAMon. Oct.28 Interview Strategies

Wed. Oct.30 Job Search & Networking

Let our workshops work for you! Visit ucalgary.ca/careers to learn more about content covered in each workshop.

Register for workshops on CareerLink at ucalgary.ca/careers

Select workshops are offered on our YouTube channel.

/UofCCareerServices


We live and work in some of the world’s most incredible locations. Add to this, challenging work assignments and excellent opportunities for career and professional growth with Canada’s largest diversified natural resources company.

To learn more about a career at Teck, visit www.teck.com/careers or follow us on Twitter at @TeckCareers

See yourself at Teck

As a global food and beverage leader, PepsiCo is constantly on the search for hard-working, ambitious, and creative people to join our team.

Explore the possibilities with both PepsiCo Foods & PepsiCo. Beverage, gaining the benefits of a dynamic, results-oriented company, with powerful brands and world-class people. We have a wide range of career opportunities available in Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and much more! Explore our Summer, Co-op, New Grad Designate and Full-Time positions

now, at www.pepsico.ca/Careers – we are looking for people across Alberta, B.C., Saskatchewan, and Manitoba!


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Strength. Performance. Passion

100 years of building careers Dufferin Construction Company, a division of Holcim (Canada) Inc, a member of the Global Holcim Group, has developed a solid reputation for market excellence, which has been built on 100 years of quality, stability and innovative leadership in the marketplace. Today, with the strength of our employees we are one of the largest infrastructure development firms delivering construction services to many of Canada’s largest construction projects. If you are a driven, motivated individual and are interested in building your career through one of our many exciting projects, please visit the careers section of our website. www.dufferinconstruction.com www.holcim.ca Follow @Holcim_Canada on twitter

Powering Possibilities

TransAlta offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package.

For more information please visit our career center at www.transalta.com

As a power generation and wholesale marketing company, TransAlta has more than 2,200 talented people who operate and manage our coal-fired, gas-fired, hydro, wind and renewable assets in Canada, the U.S and Australia. We’re commissioning new plants, expanding our renewable base and advancing new technologies to reduce emissions.

We are looking for people who demonstrate leadership and who are inspired to continually raise the bar to be the best. Interested in working for a company that is POWERING POSSIBILITIES?


A lot of people ask me what “being yourself on purpose” really means. The answer is simple and I’ve created a formula to show you exactly

what I mean.Passion + Purpose = knowledge and confidence.

WHEN you connect on passion and purpose the result is knowledge which allows you to be confident. Another way

to put it is, when we talk about things we are passionate about and that have meaning to us we change and become educators, enthusiasts and “evangelists.” You have no choice but to be yourself on purpose when you talk about the things you love and that are important to you.

HoW does apply this networking events?The BIGGEST mistake most new graduates make at

networking events is that they become someone else on purpose. When they approach an exhibitor’s booth they try to impress them with inflated credentials and hyped experience rather than being themselves on purpose and selling their potential.

As a new graduate hiring managers don’t expect you to have management experience or industry knowledge. They are looking for leadership potential and someone they can teach about their company and industry.


H e r e ’ s h o w i t w o r k s :

TrYINg to be the person you “think” the hiring manager is looking for will only steal your passion and confidence. You only have 30 – 60 seconds to make an impression and the

best way to do that is be the “perfect” investment for a company by exuding confidence by being yourself on purpose and connecting to your passion and purpose.

The most effective way you can be yourself on purpose and impress a hiring managers at a tradeshow is to talk to them about why you chose to go into their industry (passion) and what you intend to do once you are there (purpose) in 60 seconds or less.

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talk about how creative you are.

talk about your potential to learn and grow within the company.

say you can bring a lot of good ideas to the company, that you see yourself as a leader.

Here’s what the hiring manager hears: “I don’t have any industry experience but I want to be a manager and change the way you do things.

Now the hiring manager hears: “I know I don’t have a lot of experience but I am willing to learn and grow with your company and when I am ready I’d like to be considered for a management position.”

H e r e i s h o w y o u s h o u l d a p p r o a c h y o u r c o n v e r s a t i o n :

T h a t i s h o w y o u s e l l y o u r p o t e n t i a l .

“I have done a lot of research on your company and as a new graduate I am excited to join a large corporate company so I can learn your systems and procedures and how to do things the right way. I really love this industry and I believe that once I learn how you do things I’ll be someone you consider for a management role in the next 2-3 years.“

BEINg yourself on purpose as a new graduate means educating hiring managers about you, not twisting who you are to fit what you think they want. It means be enthusiastic

about why you are entering the industry and why they should invest in you long term. It means being your own “evangelist” and letting them know just how great you will be once you know how they do business. So walk up to that booth and let them know about how amazing an investment you really are by selling them your potential.


We provide people with the power to work, the power to play, the power to live.

Whether you are just gradua ng, returning to work or a seasoned professional looking for a new challenge, AltaLink is a great place to grow.

AltaLink owns and operates approximately 12,000 kilometres of transmission lines and 280 substa ons.

Visit www.altalink.ca/careers to view our current openings

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Is Your Career in Focus?

Facilities Engineering | Geomatics | Pipeline | Civil Engineering

Our employees have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects in the areas of oil and gas Facilities Engineering, Civil Engineering and Geomatics.

Our people are critical to our success and we currently have opportunities for EITs across all disciplines including Civil, Electrical, Process and Mechanical.

www.focus.ca > Join Our Team

I love my job!– Martha, EIT

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Join usHeadquartered in Calgary, we are an oil-leveraged energy explorer and producer. Our diverse global operations provide unique challenges and exciting opportunities.

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One of Canada’s largest integrated energy companies, Husky Energy is seeking Co-op and Summer Students in:

• Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, Power, Civil and Electrical)

• Business (Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Operations/Supply Chain Management, Human Resources and Petroleum Land Management)

• Geology and Geophysics

• Computer Science and Information Technology

Go to jobs.huskyenergy.com for details, qualifications and available positions.

HUSKY IS HIRINGCo-op Students • Summer Students

Build Your Career With Us

Apply Today!www.tolko.com

Founded in 1956, Tolko Industries has grown from a small sawmill to become a company diversified by geography and product.

Tolko values engaged, innovative people who enjoy a dynamic environment and are dedicated to making a positive impact in a workplace.

Our tradition of excellence is built on strong company values, a challenging environment, and continuous development.

If you’re interested in an exciting opportunity to engage in interesting work, in excellent working conditions, and in modern wood manufacturing facilities, then APPLY TODAY!

Looking for a challenging career with opportunity for growth?

Imagine an exciting career path. Discover amazing opportunities. Sproule is always on the lookout for graduates who are up to the challenge of working in the ever-changing and exciting oil and gas sector. We have assisted our clients all over the world in achieving success in this versatile and dynamic industry for over 60 years. If you are motivated, knowledgeable and looking to gain experience in:

Reserve Evaluations Petrophysical EvaluationsReservoir Engineering Mergers/AcquisitionsReservoir Simulation Coalbed Methane/Shale GasGeological Evaluations Heavy Oil/Mining & In-Situ OilsandsGeophysical Interpretations Integrated Projects

then we want to hear from you.

Come learn from our highly skilled professionals in a friendly atmosphere through our mentoring and training programs and earn your APEGA Professional Licensee designation.

Worldwide Petroleum Consultants

Telephone: 403-294-5500Toll Free: 1-877-777-6135

www.sproule.com

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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.

Dress Professionally 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!

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.

Come Prepared

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

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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.

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

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

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

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Learning atthe Speed of Life

There’s more than one way to make a difference.

That’s why at Imperial Oil we offer multiple

career paths that align with your ambitions.

From developing new innovations in the oil

sands to delivering high quality petroleum

products, whatever your career, you’ll always

have a place on a team that’s working towards

creating a better future.

Currently hiring students and graduates from

engineering, science and business.

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Build Your CareerChallenge yourself and develop your real-world engineering skills by joining our multi-disciplinary team.

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

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

Eaton is a global diversified power management company. We help customers manage power, so buildings, airplanes, trucks, cars, machinery and entire businesses can do more while consuming less energy.

Our products and the employees who design and build them are part of making a difference in the world every day. If you’re ready to do something that matters, to do it well and to be encouraged and rewarded for doing it, then Eaton is the place for you. To learn more and apply for open positions, please visit www.eaton.com/careers.

Eaton is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer:M/F/V/D.

Build your career with Eaton...and build the power management solutions that keep the world moving more efficiently, reliably and safely.


Organization Sponsor Booth # Website4iiii Innovations Inc. 113 www.4iiii.com

ABB 9 www.abb.ca/

Accenture Inc. Silver 87 www.accenture.ca/careers

Alberta Electric System Operator 67 www.aeso.ca

Alberta Energy Regulator Bronze 20 www.aer.ca

Alberta Utilities Commission 117 www.auc.ab.ca

Allnorth Consultants 110 www.allnorth.com

AltaLink Bronze 28 www.altalink.ca

AMEC Americas 56 www.amec.com

APEGA 133 www.apega.ca

ARC Resources Ltd. Bronze 85 www.arcresources.com

Arcurve Inc. 78 www.arcurve.com

ATCO Electric Ltd. 18 www.atcoelectric.com/careers

ATCO Gas 17 www.atcogas.com

ATCO Power Canada Ltd. 16 www.atcopower.com

Autopro Automation 60 www.autopro.ca

Baker Hughes Canada 48 www.bakerhughes.com

BBA INC Bronze 44 www.bba.ca

Beta Machinery Bronze 27 www.BetaMachinery.com

Brion Energy Bronze 8 www.brionenergy.com/careers

Caber Engineering Inc. 57 www.cabereng.com

Calfrac Well Services Ltd. 116 www.calfrac.com

CANA High Voltage Ltd. 114 www.canahighvoltage.ca

Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine 72 www.ccnm.edu

Canadian Fertilizers Bronze 2 www.canadian-fertilizers.com

Canadian Natural Resources Limited Silver 86 www.cnrl.com/careers/student-employment-information

Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) 101 www.csiscareers.com

Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysi-cists

73 www.cseg.ca

Canyon Technical Services Ltd. 128 www.canyontech.ca

Cenovus Energy Inc. Silver 90 www.cenovus.com

CGG 98 www.cgg.com

CH2M HILL 111 www.ch2m.com

Challenger Geomatics 77 www.challengergeomatics.com

Chevron Canada Resources Gold 34 www.chevron.ca

Cisco Systems Silver 43 www.cisco.com

Computer Modelling Group Ltd. Bronze 7 www.cmgl.ca

Conestoga-Rovers & Associates Ltd 122 www.craworld.com

ConocoPhillips Canada Resources Corp. Silver 37 www.workwithphil.com

Consulting Engineers of Alberta 65 www.cea.ca

Coverity, Inc. Bronze 84 www.coverity.com

Crescent Point Energy Corp 55 www.crescentpointenergy.com

Devon Energy Corporation Gold 33 www.devonenergy.com

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Dillon Consulting Limited 53 www.dillon.ca

Dufferin Construction a Division of Holcim Silver 91 www.dufferinconstruction.com

Dynastream Innovations Inc. 99 www.dynastream.com

Eaton Silver 41 www.eaton.com

EBA, A Tetra Tech Company 121 www.eba.ca

Enbridge 108 www.enbridge.com

Encana Corporation Bronze 12 www.encana.com

Enerflex Ltd. 104 www.enerflex.com

EnergyIQ 59 www.energyiq.info

Enerplus Corporation 106 www.enerplus.com

Engineered Air 115 www.engineeredair.com

Ernst & Young 132 www.ey.com/CA/apply

Flowserve Canada Corp. Bronze 6 www.flowserve.com

Fluor Canada Ltd. 126 www.fluor.ca/careers

Focus Corporation Bronze 23 www.focus.ca

Fortis BC 80 www.fortisbc.com

Fortress Engineering Ltd. Bronze 4 www.fortresseng.ca

GE Canada 119 www.ge.com

General Dynamics Canada 54 www.gdcanada.com

Golder Associates 11 www.golder.com

Graham Group Ltd. Silver 35 www.graham.ca

Halliburton Group Canada 74 www.gohalliburton.com

Halsall Associates 124 www.halsall.com

Hatch 103 www.hatch.ca

HireGround Software 69 www.HireGroundJobs.com

Hitachi ID Systems Inc. 52 www.hitachi-id.com

Husky Energy Inc. Bronze 46 www.huskyenergy.com

Imperial Oil/ExxonMobil Companies in Canada

Silver 88 www.imperialoil.ca/campus

Jacobs 107 www.jacobs.com

Keyera 130 www.keyera.com

Keywest Projects Ltd. 76 www.keywestprojects.ca

Kiewit Energy Canada Corp. Bronze 30 www.kiewit.com

Klohn Crippen Berger 13 www.klohn.com

Koch Fertilizer Canada, ULC 79 www.kochfertilizer.com

Lanmark Engineering Inc. 66 www.lanmarkeng.net

Lockheed Martin Silver 89 www.lockheedmartin.ca

Matrix Solutions Inc. 82 www.matrix-solutions.com

McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. Bronze 19 www.mcelhanney.com

McGregor Construction 2000 Ltd. 105 www.mcgregor2000.com

Microsoft Corporation 81 www.microsoft.com/university

Nexen Inc. Platinum 95 www.nexeninc.com

Nordstrom 112 www.nordstrom.ca

Norwest Corporation 125 www.norwestcorp.com

NOVA Chemicals Corp. 15 www.novachem.com

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NovAtel Inc. 102 www.novatel.com

OptaSense Bronze 32 www.optasense.com

OSIsoft Canada ULC 123 www.osisoft.com

Pacer Corporation 120 www.pacercorp.com

Packers Plus Energy Services, Inc. 96 www.packersplus.com

Palantir Solutions 71 www.palantirsolutions.com

Pason Systems Corp. Silver 39 www.pason.com

PCL Construction Management 14 www.pcl.com

Pembina Pipeline Corporation Bronze 24 www.pembina.com

Penn West Exploration 129 www.pennwest.com

PepsiCo Foods Canada Silver 40 www.pepsico.ca

PotashCorp 127 www.potashcorp.com

Power Advocate, Inc. 131 www.poweradvocate.com

Precision Drilling Corporation 118 www.precisiondrilling.com

Propak Systems Ltd Silver 42 www.propaksystems.com

PwC Management Services LP Bronze 26 http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/campus-recruiting

Quorum Business Solutions 97 www.qbsol.com

Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd. 83 www.rjc.ca

Schlumberger Technology Corporation Silver 10 www.slb.com

Schneider Electric 62 www.us.schneider-electric.com/ca-reers

Secure Energy Services Inc. Bronze 45 www.secure-energy.ca

Shell Canada Ltd Gold 94 www.shell.ca/careers

SMART Technologies 109 www.smarttech.com

Spartan Controls 58 www.spartancontrols.com

Sproule Associates Limited Bronze 22 www.sproule.com

Statoil Canada Ltd. Silver 93 www.statoil.com

Stewart Weir Bronze 21 www.swg.ca

Stuart Olson 49 www.sodcl.com

Suncor Energy Inc. Bronze 31 www.suncor.com/oncampus

Talisman Energy Inc. 47 www.talisman-energy.com

TAQA North Ltd. Bronze 29 www.wemeanenergy.ca

Teck Resources Ltd. Silver 36 www.teck.com/careers

Tetranex Solutions Bronze 1 www.tetranex.com

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency 51 www.inspection.gc.ca

Tolko Industries Ltd Bronze 3 www.tolko.com

TransAlta Corporation Silver 38 www.transalta.com

TransCanada Silver 92 www.transcanada.com

Universal Geomatics Solutions 75 www.ugsc.ca

University of Toronto 50 www.utoronto.ca/mmpa

Urban Systems Ltd. Bronze 25 www.urbansystems.ca

Vermilion Energy Bronze 5 www.vermilionenergy.com

Weatherford Canada 100 www.weatherford.com

Westpower Equipment Ltd. 61 www.westpower.ca

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This article will explore three social networking sites and show you how they can apply directly to your job search. Digital networking is on the rise and employers are listening to what you say.

The reality of this job market is recruiters are increasingly using social media in their recruitment. Not only is social media used to find new talent, it is also being used to make important hiring decisions and judgement calls on who you are as a person. Your online persona is being searched and critiqued.

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“92% of employers are using social media to recruit new talent”

LinkedInLinkedIn is one of the fastest growing social networking sites. Some companies have moved to recruiting solely through LinkedIn. It is an ideal place to follow-up and connect with your professors, colleagues and mentors.

How: Creating a profile is free and easy. LinkedIn offers great videos for new grads on everything from creating an effective profile to how to use the advanced search.

How: Creating a profile is free. Connecting it to your smart phone, maintaining your profile through list usages and building your network will earn you more klout.

How: Create a profile & get creative. Think of it as multiple bulletin boards showcasing & collecting visual content. Link it to your other social media sites and maintain your boards.

Why: LinkedIn is the top professional business-networking site. Learning to use it properly will increase your chance of career success. Connect, follow-up and maintain your professional networks through LinkedIn.

Why: Be seen as a passionate, engaged individual in topics that matter to you and your future career. Companies are increasingly finding and recruiting new talent through this media.

Why: Showcase your portfolio through engaging photos. Allow employers and potential recruiters to see your work and share it with others.

What: Professional social networking site with 225+ million members.

What: Social networking site that allows you to connect and build rapport with people who share similar interests.

What: Pinterest is a social networking site where people pin, share, like and follow other users content.

PinterestPinterest is one of the fastest growing social networking sites. It is often not thought of as a place to assist you in job seeking – but listen up! For artists, graphic designers, hair stylists and artisans this is the ideal place to mar-ket yourself and your work. The usage of images, captions and linking websites is unique to Pinterest and can be leveraged to gain popularity, increase site traffic and exposure.

TwitterTwitter allows you to connect with people that share similar interests. Follow companies, industry leaders, top researchers, professors and more. This social network is a great place to become informed on particular industries or jobs that interest you and to start on the path of becoming noticed.


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