Branislav Djuric, Keisha Jemmott, Samantha Morris, Jennifer Maggio, Yasmin Sheikh, Janny Zhao

Outline

• Background Information about Dino• Life at Seneca College• Work Experience• Words of Advice• Learning Outcomes

Background Information

• Dino is 27 years old.• Born in Canada of

Italian heritage.• He is a graduate of

Seneca College’s 3 year Marketing Program

Before Seneca College

• Considered a career in Computer Studies or Computer Networking.

• Friends persuaded him not to go into computers claiming that it is a “dying industry”

Seneca College

• Admits Seneca College’s courses helped him develop the skills that are beneficial to starting his career.

Seneca Courses

Effective Presentations• Helped him develop confidence in presenting in front

of large audience.• Ability to answer questions effectively and efficiently.

Additional Courses

• Has not taken any additional courses after graduation.

• If he has the chance he will take courses related to sales.

Rating Seneca

Stars out of five

Career Planning

• Career Services at Seneca College; found it easy to use.

• Newspapers: Toronto Star

• Job banks: Workopolis• Networking: Friends

and Family

Duration to find Employment

• It took approximately 4-5 months after graduation to find a job.

• He suggested: we should start now!

First Job After CollegeBailey Metal Products

• Was not a Marketing related job.• Company needed someone working in administration.• Stayed at the job for 3 years

Current Job - MIFAB

• Marketing Related• Outside Sales Representative• Worked there 3 months so far• Benefits: Health, Dental, Prescriptions, pays for

courses related to the job.

Company Background• Started in the early 1980’s• Prior to supplying

plumbing products, the company specialized in the filtering of oil and grease from water that are used in restaurants.

• The company began specializing in plumbing equipment in 1999.

MIFAB

• Is a company that imports plumbing supplies from overseas, China & Korea.

• Products include: Roof drains & Counter tops.

“ If I had to re-do my education…?”

• A course in career planning• And computer classes that are tailored to

the trades industry.• Apply to University

Useful Courses that he would relate to his job position

• Learn how to find prospects, and problem solving courses

• Sales courses helped him improve his selling skills.

• Presentation courses allowed him to be more confident and address questions in a proper manner.

Goals5 years from now…

• He wants to work for the company in the US Market, because of its larger size.

• Opportunities for more money and growth.

Last Words

• “ Relationship building is important. Being available to your client is important, or they won’t use you on their next project.”

~Dino

What We Have Learned

• We can apply our skills and knowledge of marketing to any industry we desire

• Reassured us that the courses that we are studying are worthwhile