-October CDS Class Schedules-
- Candidates On-site Interview: Oct 28th,2017－ TBA
- Info Session &Networking Event: Oct 29th,2017－TBA
- Resume Critique: Nov 6th(Downtown) / Nov 7th (Uptown) －7:00pm-9:30pm
- Mock Interview I: Nov 13th (Downtown) / Nov 14th (Uptown) －7:00pm-9:30pm
- Mock Interview II: Nov 20th (Downtown) / Nov 21st (Uptown) －7:00pm-9:30pm
- On-site interview contains Info session & networking event will be hosted in Downtown location
- Resume critique mock interviews in Downtown& North York locations (please choose one of the location you prefer)
–How to Apply –
Please submit both your Cover Letter and Resume in one PDF document to:
Please mention in the subject line as “Full name –October 2017 CDS Class Application”.
For the Cover Letter, please provide the following information:
- Have you ever been a NHC Volunteer or CDS student?
- Your career plan
- Your career interest and preferable classroom location (Downtown or North York)
*Kindly Reminder:
The application deadline is on 2017/ 10/25 by 6pm.
The above-mentioned Cover Letter information will be key criteria for our screening process. Once we received your application, our committee will carefully assess your qualifications. If you meet the requirements, we will contact you for our first on-site interview on 2017/10/28. Going forward, only the successful candidates will be selected to the October CDS class.
-Advisor Group for networking-
Alan, Senior Analyst | TD Assets Management
Linna, Market Risk Manager | RBC Capital Market
Halsy, Senior Manager | RBC Capital Market
Rain, Senior Trade Support Analyst| RBC Capital Market
Peter, Analyst AML Consulting | IBM Company
Killy, Tax Manager | Grant Thornton
Peter, Auditor | Richter
Justin, Manager, Graduate Leadership Program | TD Bank
Henry, Reinsurance Analyst | Munich Re
Collin, Risk Analyst | TD Securities
(Keep updating)
-Feedback from August CDS students-
“The CDS program helps me to e prepared in the job searching from different dimension, which include resume clinic and interview training. Advisors and facilitators have shared their experiences and resources with me and provide guidance patiently.” –CDS candidate, Travis.
“I think CDS is really helpful, especially the networking session. Also, the interview session made me know myself better. Thank you for all advisors and you facilitators!”
– CDS candidate, Karen
“The CDS class is a good opportunity for new graduates to start their career. We can clearly see the gap between what we have learned in the university and the real world in the financial industry.” –CDS candidate, Caroline
“Thanks to all my mentors who gave me guidance through CDS program. I had gone through intensive training and practices of preparing resume and interviews, and receive constructive feedback from you. Much appreciate your help!” – CDS candidate, Yachie
“CDS workshops cover a lot of attractive topics: how to build your resume and LinkedIn profile; how to network with your target company’s hiring managers; how to sell yourself in an interview; how to answer tough questions either it is a behavior question or a technical question. Those techniques really help me to advance my interview skillsets.” – CDS candidate
“NHC advisors are very enthusiastic about giving us advices on how to build a good resume and how to build a personal brand. I’ve also found a lots of interesting and useful ideas in that program.” – CDS Candidate
“I am surprise that CDS is such a well-organized platform that engages so many professional advisors being here to help us. To be a CDS candidate was more difficult than I thought, because we had to go through a selection process from initial resume screening to resume critique, which you have to dedicate your time to get yourself prepared. “ – CDS Candidate
“I just felt more confident after participated this program. After a few years of experience worked within financial industry, I almost forgot how to be an interviewee. CDS advisors indeed helped me to pickup my interview skills very quickly” – CDS candidate
“They took our development very seriously. The entire CDS program is structured, transparent and interactive. During the workshops, I received continuous training and on-going supportive feedback to achieve the goals that I set myself. “ – CDS candidate