Executive Search – This Means YOU

We are in search for all new Executives to represent the Human Resources Society for 2013-2014!

Build your network!
Make friends!
Create Connections!
Get your first job!
Reach your potential!

Holding an important position within a society shows that you are a motivated, accomplished and hard working individual. Employers value these qualities! A position on the team will look immaculate on your resume, potentially getting you your first job! Our President got her first job at an HR firm by impressing a headhunter at a SMUHRS Networking event.

Set yourself a part from the rest— Become a part of SMUHRS!

Movie Night Social – February 28th @730pm

Location: Atrium 101

Snacks will be provided

All students welcome!

Thomas International Workshop

ALIGNING YOUR BEHAVIORAL STRENGTHS TO YOUR IDEAL JOB
Thomas International has developed a one-day workshop designed for students to understand the impact of your behavior and how to align your strengths to a job that you would be behaviorally suitable for.

Each participant receives an in-depth PPA assessment of your own behaviour detailing your inherent strengths and limitations, your motivators and fears as well as your preferred communication styles.

Key Objectives Include:

• Understanding the importance and impact of different behavioral styles.
• Identifying motivators and fears in order to improve productivity.
• Recognizing the values and limitations of different people.
• The way we communicate and the impact it may have on others.
• Modifying behavior in order to maximize performance.
• Aligning your preferred behavioral style to your ideal job.
• Identifying areas for development.

Materials include:

1. A Personal Profile Analysis (PPA) – DISC based behavioral assessment.
2. A Personal Action Plan assisting you with behavior modification.

Cost per person: $50.00 – includes lunch
Date: March 22nd 2013
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Atrium 101

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Method of payment with Paypal @ www.smuhrs.ca/membership with Cash @ meeting

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Productivity Seminar

This event will take place on Wednesday, February 13th 2013 @ 4:00pm. Location: Loyola Private Dining Hall, 2nd floor.

Karen Foster is the recipient of a prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship. A search of renowned research programs in her area of interest lead the elite scholar to Saint Mary’s University for postdoctoral research in productivity.

Dr. Foster will be speaking to us about her research in productivity in relation to the workplace, and the influences and implications we as young professionals from the X & Y generations can expect as we build our careers.

This is a seminar you don’t want to miss! *Refreshments will be provided.

Foreward: K Foster Presentation – HR Society – Feb 13 2013

Career Building Workshops Geared Towards HR Students

While pursuing work in the HR field, one is expected to have an impeccable resume and cover letter. Perfect your CV and interviewee skills at these great workshops facilitated by Career Services at Saint Mary’s University.

We have divided these workshops into two segments in order to allow preparation time for the Mock Interview rounds.

Dress to impress!

Business Women Connect at Cafe Brea

Coffee and conversation for women business owners or women in business.

Following our “Women in the Workplace” Seminar last month, Melita Scott has invited SMUHRS members to her monthly networking event, Business Women Connect (BWC) on November 8th, 2012 at 6:30pm. The event will be held at Cafe Brea located in Dartmouth, where Mara Vizzutti of New Avenue Leadership will share insight with us on “Who You Are is How You Lead”. This is a great opportunity to network with professional women in business: share, connect, and learn! Visit http://bit.ly/LVYPYD for more info.

Contact SMUHRS for a free ride from Saint Mary’s. (Spaces are limited)

HR Networking Event: Connecting Students to HR Professionals

Join us on November 15th, 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Saint Mary’s University Unilever Lounge (4th Floor Sobey) for a Wine & Cheese Networking event held by our society! The event will include a networking activity facilitated by Equal6, a popular Youth Social Networking service, and of course wine, cheese and hors d’oeuvres.

• Free for SMUHRS members and professionals
• $10 for non-members

This is a great networking opportunity for ANY STUDENT because HR is essentially the gateway into any organization.

*Registration now closed.