Getting that first job in your career after graduation can feel like a long and frustrating process. Professional networking guru Tim Cork (BA ’81) will teach you how to market your academic career to prospective employers, leverage your network and build your personal brand virtually and verbally. This session will change the way you approach networking—a skill you’ll use now and for the rest of your career.

Coined “the networking guru” by The Globe and Mail and Breakfast Television and “the career guru” by the Toronto Sun and Star, Tim educates, entertains and shares his wisdom with thousands of people every year. He is president of Straight A’s Inc., a leadership, coaching and sales training company.

Wed January 18

11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m:  There will be information about on campus career services and workshops, free giveaways,  and the opportunity of meeting the keynote speaker for the evening. The morning portion is bound to be very interactive and lots of fun. This portion will be taking place in  Central Square next to the bear pit  and there will also be a raffle between 11-4 p.m. for those who drop by.

 6:00pm until 8:30 p.m : In the evening portion, there will be a keynote speaker, Tim Cork. Tim has spoken to various institutions and companies some of which include Scotia Bank, CIBC, Canadian Basketball Association, Bell Mobility, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance, Ontario Government, York University, Ryerson University and University of Toronto. His expertise lies in the fields of leadership, coaching and sale training and is a respected world-class speaker. The Straight A’s approach stands for Attitude, Aptitude and Action. Tim Cork is believed to be amongst one of the most inspiration and moving speakers you’ll ever meet! You definitely do not want to miss out on the advice he will have to give, and the opportunity to ask him questions. You can learn more about Tim Cork at http://www.timcork.com

This evening event is being offered free for all current YorkU students

Space is limited. Don’t delay register today!

The evening portion will take place in Founders Assembly Hall (located in Founders College, 152) registration and a light dinner will be served between 6:00-7:00pm and the presentation will start at 7:00 p.m.  Current students can attend this event for free and alumni can attend for $15.00.

Kasra Rad, Alumni Engagement Director 2011-2012, says “I want the participants to have fun, meet new people and engage in new activities/learn something new about themselves.”

If you would like more information or wish to volunteer for this event, email Kasra  alumcmty@yorku.ca.  York is U is looking for volunteers to help out in the morning from 10-4pm and in the evening from 5-9 p.m.

This event is brought to you by the Alumni Office, in partnership with York is U. For more information on upcoming Real Life Series workshops click here: http://www.yorku.ca/alumni/getinvolved/reallifeseries.htm