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Only a few spaces left – free UBC DAP networking 101 workshop next Tuesday!

Tuesday, January 14 | 4pm – 6:15pm | Big 4 Conference Room Henry Angus Building (UBC Point Grey) | RSVP

Looking for valuable networking tips and hands-on experience to help you prepare for CPA Spring Recruit? Learn from a panel of fellow UBC DAP students on how effective networking helped them secure a job offer during CPA Recruit, followed by an interactive workshop and networking session.

Learn common mistakes to avoid, suggested talking points and ice-breakers, how to relax, and have fun!

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Building Better Networks: The Art of Networking 101

Tuesday, January 14th from 3:45pm – 6:15pm, Big 4 Conference Room

Looking for valuable networking tips to help prepare for CPA Spring Recruit? According to the Harvard Business Review, studies have shown that successful networking leads to “more job and business opportunities, broader and deeper knowledge, improved capacity to innovate, faster advancement, […] improved quality of work and increased job satisfaction.” (https://hbr.org/2016/05/learn-to-love-networking)

Why attend? In order to help you put your best foot forward during CPA Spring Recruit, we’ve teamed up with the UBC DAP Club to host our first Networking 101 Panel & Workshop event. Learn from a panel of fellow UBC DAP students on how networking helped them secure a job offer during CPA Recruit, followed by an interactive and informal networking 101 workshop. Your future starts here!

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UBC TACS: 2020 Clinic (Volunteer) Hiring on now until November 24th

Interested in volunteering for a good cause?

Are you looking to add accounting-specific experience on your resume?

If this sounds like you, look no further! UBC Tax Assistance Clinic wants to hear from UBC DAP students interested in applying for student and supervisory volunteer roles. They’re searching people from all faculties, no prior experience necessary to volunteer.

If you are:
✨Excited to explore a potential career in the tax industry by gaining first-hand experience AND networking with tax professionals
✨Eager to improve your client service, leadership, problem-solving, and other soft skills
✨Enthusiastic to meet other UBC students and form lasting relationships
…you are in luck!

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