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Fall 2016 Counselling & Career Services Faculty of Management Co-op Program
CPA Recruitment Procedures & Employer Services New Grad, Summer and Co-op
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6 Ethical Recruitment (CACEE) Our Commitment
Introduction
Key Dates
Contact Information
Faculty of Management Co-operative Education Program Procedures
Counselling & Career Services General Procedures
Facilitating Your Recruitment of University of Lethbridge students... Counselling & Career Services is committed to assisting you in your recruitment. We will work within your hiring procedures to streamline your access to U of L students from our campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary as well as our graduates. The Faculty of Management Co-operative Education Program facilitates your recruitment of U of L Management students from all campuses for Co-op work terms.
Some University of Lethbridge Statistics – Includes accounting students in all years (Undergraduates, Masters & Certificate programs) Total No. of Accounting Majors as of Fall 2015: 660 Total of Accounting Graduates (2015/2016): 140 – Lethbridge 361 – Oct 2015 17 – Calgary 263 – Dec 2015 47 (completed) – Edmonton 36 – May 2016 76 (anticipated) *Note: Fall 2015 statistics are a good predictor of 2016 numbers
IMPORTANT CHANGES FOR 2016 As there is no Accounting Recruitment Calendar in 2016, the following outlines some relevant U of L dates for recruiting accounting students for new grad, summer and Co-op opportunities.
We would ask that as an employer, you recognize the challenges students face when balancing their academic, work and personal commitments with the intensity of Fall accounting recruitment and develop recruitment strategies sensitive to those demands.
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FALL KEY DATES
RECRUITMENT IS ONGOING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR There is still likely to be intense recruitment in the Fall
NO Blackout Period
Offers can be extended at any time, however, students should be allowed a reasonable time (5-10 business days) to accept or decline
Thurs Sep 1 Job Postings will be posted on an ongoing basis. Deadlines will vary at the discretion of the employer. We suggest having postings live no later than September 1, 2016
Wed Sep 7 First day of classes, University of Lethbridge (all campuses)
Fri Sep 9 Edmonton Meet Your Employer event (open to everyone)
Wed Sep 14 Lethbridge Meet Your Employer event (open to everyone)
Fri Sep 16 Calgary Meet Your Employer event (open to everyone)
Sep 13– 22th
Company Information Sessions hosted by employers on campus. Bookings will be accepted starting on May 2nd on a first come, first serve basis. Click here to submit your request Employers may host sessions off campus at any time.
Sep 21 Career Fair 2016, Lethbridge campus
Sep 28 Earliest date for Co-op Application Deadlines. New Grad and Summer postings are at the discretion of employers.
Sep 29 Interviews can begin on campus. Bookings begin May 2nd. Click here to complete your request.
Nov 7-12 Fall Reading Break – no classes
Dec 7 Last Day of Classes Fall 2016
Dec 10-19 Final Exams
Dec 25-31 University offices closed
SPRING KEY DATES
Jan 2 University offices closed
Jan 9 First day of classes, University of Lethbridge (all campuses)
Feb 21-25 Spring Reading Break – no classes
Apr 8 Last day of Classes Spring 2017
Apr 11-22 Final Exams
Apr 30 Last day of the 2016/2017 academic year
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Key Dates
INTERVIEWING ON CAMPUS (Booking begins May 2nd!) To book interview rooms, simply complete the online request form (click here)
Booking rooms (Space is limited and booking is on a first-come, first-serve basis) If you must cancel your rooms, do so as soon as possible to free up the space for others. Once you have selected a date, we will contact you to confirm details. We can also assist you in setting up interviews by telephone or SKYPE. Please note: GREETERS are not allowed during the interview process on campus. Scheduling Interviews We are pleased to assist your scheduling of interviews. If possible, shortlists should be provided to our office to allow students one week to schedule their interview times. Please provide us with information throughout the process We would be grateful for your timely response to our follow-up form which is sent at the end of the recruitment season. Statistical information is critical in our reporting processes and as support for our continuing services on campus. If you are unable to provide the follow-up information please let us know.
CONDUCTING INFORMATION SESSIONS/BOOTHS (Booking begins May 2nd) Information sessions: individual sessions will once again be arranged through Counselling & Career Services, however, sessions will not be held on the day of the Lethbridge Meet Your Employer event. Sessions can be held September 13 – 22nd and we recommend evening sessions to avoid class conflicts. Outside of the intense fall period, sessions can be booked any time with adequate notice and subject to the availability of space. Sessions may be booked online (on a first come, first serve basis) Information Booths: in high traffic areas can be arranged throughout the year. Please note: When scheduling activities on the Lethbridge campus keep in mind that Management students are encouraged NOT to miss classes, however, they do NOT generally attend classes on Friday. Their class schedules (M-TH) begin at 8am with classes running for 1 hour,15 minutes with 10 minutes between classes. We can also facilitate information sessions on the Calgary campus, the recommend time to hold a session would be 4-5:45pm. Meet Your Employer Events: CPA will again be coordinating three ‘regional events’ to be open to students from all institutions. Contact them directly for more information.
September 9: Edmonton Meet Your Employer event September 14: Lethbridge Meet Your Employer event September 16: Calgary Meet Your Employer event
As we have campuses in two centres you will encounter University of Lethbridge students across the province. We strongly urge you to consider these events, as student participation increases each year and their feedback indicates a preference for this style of interaction.
CAREER EVENTS We welcome your participation in events such as our annual all-discipline Career Fair. Career Fair 2016 will take place on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. We can send you an invitation upon request.
We are pleased to facilitate your recruitment of University of Lethbridge students and graduates.
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Counselling & Career Services General Procedures
SIX SIMPLE STEPS TO HIRING A CO-OP STUDENT
The University of Lethbridge Faculty of Management Cooperative Education Office has teamed up with the Co-‐op Offices at the University of Alberta, the University of Calgary, Mount Royal, & the University of Saskatchewan to set a recruitment calendar for all co-‐op positions for the Fall 2016 semester. Please refer to the following dates when posting co-‐op positions:
September 1 – Job Postings go LIVE September 28 – Earliest date for Co-‐op Jobs closing September 29 – Co-‐op Interviews Begin October 11 – Co-‐op Offers Begin
The Co-op team liaises between employers and students to help facilitate the recruiting process. Here are the recommended steps:
1. Post with us
• Postings are accessible through our online job board to Lethbridge and Calgary campus students. To post, email postings to [email protected] or fill out our online form.
2. Review applications that are sent to you
• If the Co-op office is collecting applications (resumes, cover letters and transcripts), we will send them to you by the closing date.
• If you have identified “Online” as the mode of application, students will be directed to your website to apply
3. Compile a list of students for interviews
• Notify the Co-op office ([email protected]) of your short list • Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted and interviews arranged according to the specified dates and
times
4. Conduct Interviews
• Telephone, Skype, video conference and in-person interviews can be arranged by the Co-op office at no cost to you
• Interview rooms are provided on all three campuses or interviews can take place at your place of business
5. Select the student who is the best fit and notify us
• Our Co-op Program does not have a ranking and matching system so employers know the status of their offer to a student without significant delay
• The Co-op office will notify remaining applicants of selection decisions
6. Begin a successful relationship
• Provide a meaningful and educational work experience for the student that is reciprocated to you through effort, enthusiasm, contemporary skills and great ideas
• The Co-op student is a full-time registered student while on a work-term and thus maintains course registration status, eligibility for scholarships, loans, and health and dental benefits through the U of L
• The Co-op student is a temporary, full-time employee and should have the same performance expectations as any other term employee
Faculty of Management Co-operative Education Program CPA Bridging 4
CPA BRIDGING CPA Bridging serves four groups of aspiring finance and accounting professionals: • new Canadians with international accounting credentials or an
international degree in any field • working professionals considering a change of careers • university graduates in fields other than business • university graduates with business degrees without
an accounting background
CPA Bridging students at uLethbridge bring a diverse range and breadth of experience, knowledge, and skills to their future accounting career. CPA Bridging is currently offered through the University of Lethbridge at the Calgary, and Lethbridge campuses, with classes being offered during weekends and evenings in Calgary to accommodate the working student. If you have any questions about CPA Bridging please contact:
Sonya von Heyking CPA, CA, CIA Director Tel: 403-332-5163 Email: [email protected]
Counselling & Career Services Megan Kienzle, Program Assistant Tel: 403-329-2187 Email: [email protected] Nicole Leusink, Career Advisor Tel: 403-317-5040 Email: [email protected] CPA Bridging Program Sonya von Heyking CA, Director Tel: 403-332-5163 Email: [email protected]
Management Co-op Steve Craig, Director Tel: 403-329-5181 Email: [email protected]
Heather Hacior, Team Lead Tel: 403-329-5195 Email: [email protected]
Susan Roulston, Program Assistant Tel: 403-394-3935 Email: [email protected]
Contact us if we can assist your recruitment of University of Lethbridge students and graduates. University of Lethbridge 4401 University Drive W. Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4
Contact Information
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ETHICAL RECRUITMENT Counselling & Career Services and Management Co-op adhere to the "Guidelines for Ethical Recruitment" published by the Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers (CACEE). From their website: “This document sets out guidelines for ethical recruitment at post-secondary educational institutions. These guidelines are intended to provide a framework for the professional relationships between employers, students, third party recruiters and career educators. The guidelines are based on industry research, have been generally agreed upon by employers and educators, and are advocated by CACEE for national implementation.” To view the complete guidelines review the link: http://www.cacee.com/recruitment.html
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OUR COMMITMENT We will do our best to assist you in your recruitment of University of Lethbridge students and graduates. Counselling & Career Services Counselling & Career Services manages the Fall accounting recruitment process for U of L students and graduates. Each year we email all accounting majors to inform them of the process. We provide assistance to all current U of L students (non-Co-op and across all disciplines) as well as alumni. Over 8000 current students in three campus locations across the province (Lethbridge, Edmonton and Calgary) are eligible to access our services. On average, we have 250 active alumni accessing our graduate employment services each year. Management Co-operative Education Program The Management Co-operative Education Program is a work experience program facilitated through the Faculty of Management in Lethbridge and Calgary. The program features high caliber students who are required to meet GPA requirements and participate in career development workshops that prepare them to achieve in the workforce. Co-op is full-time employment and can be 4, 8 or 12 months in length. Hiring a co-op student is a sound recruiting strategy as it provides employers with an opportunity to assess the fit and skill set of potential future leaders within their organization.
Ethical Recruitment & Our Commitment
Counselling & Career Services and Management Co-op work collaboratively and agree that learning is enhanced and maximized with the application of classroom knowledge in a real world setting. We are grateful to those of you who support and understand the benefits of Co-op to both students as well as to your recruitment processes. It is our expectation that all students enrolled in co-op programs who apply to positions posted through the program adhere to the agreed upon policies and complete the work terms accordingly. CPA Bridging enables students to complete the business and accounting courses needed for entrance into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP). The Bridging program was designed specifically to enable those with a four-year degree in any discipline to transition into a career as a CPA. Students in CPA Bridging at uLethbridge have the opportunity to participate in paid co-op work terms, student professional development, case competitions and business simulations, and cultural competency skill development for new Canadians.