Executive Insights
Direct Connect
Alumni in Senior Executive positions are invited to visit Queen’s
University campus through the Executive Insights program.
This program is designed to provide students and Business
Career Centre staff with information about the participant’s
industry and firm, while giving Senior Executive alumni direct
access to Queen’s School of Business talent.
Direct Connect is designed to support students in their job search
by providing them with a structured method to connect with
their employer of choice. While Direct Connect is not a placement
program, it will allow you to make an impact on students’ career
activities. By providing students with information about your firm
and advice on pursuing a career within your organization or sector,
your firm will also gain direct access to talented students who are
passionate about your brand.
Participation would generally include a 2-hour group session
with Business Career Centre representatives to discuss industry,
company and talent recruiting followed by a day of coffee
chats or mock interviews with students from various programs.
Career Choices
Career Choices is an annual career management event
designed to connect alumni with 2nd and 3rd year Commerce
students. This program provides mentorship to students who
are currently exploring both traditional and non-traditional
careers in business. Alumni can participate in mock interviews,
panel discussions, and a networking exchange, and are
encouraged to be candid in describing their positions and
career paths.
Alumni are asked to participate in 30 minute informational interviews
with students throughout the academic year. Students are asked to
do their due diligence before being paired with an employer.
The Queen’s School of Business
Career Centre runs an excellent program
called Direct ConnectTM. You are asked
to identify the top three companies you
would like to work for. They will then
put you in contact with alumni and
other key decision makers within those
companies. It’s a very effective way to
facilitate your job search.
CHRIS YANG, Queen’s MBA
Senior Engineer
Ciena
Ottawa