Best Practices and Professional Journeys

This video project captures testimonies from mentors who have participated in various GradProSkills events and activities. When filming, we ask each mentor to share notable experiences in their professional journey and to offer best practices that have defined their professional success.
All the videos were captured and produced by graduate students working as part of the GradProSkills team.

Best Practices

GradProSkills Best Practices – Visual Arts
Producer: GradProSkills
This video is part of a series of interviews and testimonials produced by GradProSkills during the Speed Networking event held on November 14, 2012. In this video Anne Bertrand discusses her experience pursuing a visual arts career and the importance of maintaining your integrity.

GradProSkills Best Practices – Business Finance
Producer: GradProSkills
This video is part of a series of interviews and testimonials produced by GradProSkills during the Speed-Networking event held on November 14, 2012. In this video John Schwinghamer, portfolio manager at ScotiaMcLeod and author of the book “Purple Chips” discusses his experience and encourages graduate students to make connections with the professionals they would like to know.

GradProSkills Best Practices – Engineering
Producer: GradProSkills
This video is part of a series of interviews and testimonials produced by GradProSkills during the Speed-Networking event held on November 14, 2012. In this video Jean-Claude Bastien, structural stress engineer at Bombardier Aerospace discusses aspects of his work and provides insight over the many years of working in the field.

GradProSkills Best Practices – Communication and Media
Producer: GradProSkills
This video is part of a series of interviews and testimonials produced by GradProSkills during the Speed-Networking event held on November 14, 2012. Céline Milot, is Directrice du développement at Blue Storm Média in Montreal. She offers experience and insight to graduate students emphasizing valuable skills that go beyond knowledge in the field or discipline.

GradProSkills Best Practices – Business Finance / Sales
Producer: GradProSkills
This video is part of a series of interviews and testimonials produced by GradProSkills during the Speed-Networking event held on November 14, 2012. Harry Stergiopoulos is an investment advisor with Assante Wealth Management Capital Limited. He shares his insights to best practices in the field.

GradProSkills Best Practices – Building Development
Producer: GradProSkills
This video is part of a series of interviews and testimonials produced by GradProSkills during the Speed-Networking event held on November 14, 2012. Tony Vanvari, works in Facilities Management at Concordia University and in addition operates his own condominium development and construction business. He offers best practice advice to graduates starting out in their careers.

GradProSkills Best Practices – Business - Adam Lepine
Producer: GradProSkills
This video is part of a series of interviews and testimonials produced by GradProSkills during the Speed-Networking event held on November 14, 2012. Adam Lepine, premier relationship manager at HSCB Bank Canada shares his experience while emphasizing the value of soft skills.

Networking Job Search Strategies
Producer: GradProSkills
In March 2012 we invited Concordia Alumni to participate in a speed networking event. The event included a presentation by Joy Gandall, Professional Human Resources Consultant and Concordia JMSB Alumni, who offered strategies for approaching your job search and the importance of building a professional network. This video montage offers a small sample of strategies discussed in her presentation.

Networking Best Practices
Producer: GradProSkills
In March 2012 we invited Concordia Alumni to participate in a speed networking event and to share their best practice strategies for building your professional network. This video is a montage of tips captured at that event.

Professional Journeys

GradProSkills Professional Journey Montage
Producer: GradProSkills
This video is part of a series of interviews provided by professionals who participated at the Speed Networking event held at Concordia University on November 14, 2012. Interview excerpts were provided by Jean-Claude Bastien, a structural stress engineer with Bombardier Aerospace, Anne Bertrand, a visual artist and director of Artist-Run Centres and Collectives Conference (ARCA) , Tony Vanvari, who works with Facilities Management at Concordia University and runs a business venture in the condominium development and construction field. Each shares aspects and insights about the professional journey within their respective fields.

GradProSkills Professional Journey – Business - Heather Sterling-Marriott
Producer: GradProSkills
This video is part of a series of interviews and testimonials produced by GradProSkills during the Speed-Networking event held on November 14, 2012. Heather Sterling-Marriott, investor and entrepreneur with World Financial Group shares valuable tips about her professional journey.

Professional Journeys
Producer: GradProSkills
In March 2012 we invited Concordia Alumni to participate in a speed networking event and to also share their professional journey -- from graduate to professional career. This video is a montage of professional journeys captured at that event.