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Vancouver

There was no group formed for those of us in Vancouver, so I thought I'd create it!

Let's see what Vancouverites are doing, reforming, and creating.

Network Leader: Heather van der Hoop

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Shira Gordon I'm an experienced event planner currently looking for employment opportunities. I have over 6 years experience executing a variety of events that have increased brand awareness and sales.

44 weeks ago from Vancouver

Shira Gordon: Oh and I am from Vancouver of course!
44 weeks ago

Gwen Van Jules I'm moving to Vancouver in December/January and looking for a film job. I have on-set experience as a production manager and script/continuity; and I've worked as a production assistant in preparation. And of course I'm *super*charming!

97 weeks ago from Vancouver

Francois Desmarais: Welcome to Vancouver Gwen. Good luck with your job search.
69 weeks ago

May Cool! By the way, I have a group here global careers, and will start a facebook fansite soon with my classes in Europe, maybe you would like to join..

118 weeks ago from Vancouver

Stanley Lee: That may be a good idea, as there are a few places in Europe that I want to claim later that I've had a stint in. Let me know when the fansite ...MoreThat may be a good idea, as there are a few places in Europe that I want to claim later that I've had a stint in. Let me know when the fansite would be up.
118 weeks ago

May I see, webpage and reality are always a bit different.. yes I am in toastmasters, good idea! Thanks.

118 weeks ago from Vancouver

Stanley Lee: The Toastmasters club that you belong may be a good start. I can ask around the group of entrepreneurs in the meantime to see what they think.
118 weeks ago

May Executive Education (Leadership, Ex Coaching, Strategy, Cross-Cultural Mgmt.), Sauder School looks great!

118 weeks ago from Vancouver

Stanley Lee: Haha, I personally don't enjoy my courses at Sauder School that much for my minor. I don't know much about executive education at Sauder School. I ...MoreHaha, I personally don't enjoy my courses at Sauder School that much for my minor. I don't know much about executive education at Sauder School. I do know a fair bit of entrepreneurs through Toastmasters, something to also look into if you're into that sort of thing.
118 weeks ago

May Stanley, thanks for your insight. I work a lot with universities / b-schools, what is a good one in Vancouver?

118 weeks ago from Vancouver

Stanley Lee: Sauder School of Business at University of British Columbia, and Simon Fraser University Faculty of Business Administration. What specifically are ...MoreSauder School of Business at University of British Columbia, and Simon Fraser University Faculty of Business Administration. What specifically are you looking with those business schools?
118 weeks ago

Derek Shanahan Things are certainly interesting in this city! And I'm just a newbie!

118 weeks ago from Vancouver

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Derek Shanahan: What's your plan? Def a great city. Live in Wicker Park, Bucktown, Lakeview, West loop or South loop. See lots of music. Eat as much as ...MoreWhat's your plan? Def a great city. Live in Wicker Park, Bucktown, Lakeview, West loop or South loop. See lots of music. Eat as much as possible. Hit up @sydneyowen, @foiledcupcakes, @mattchevy, @timjahn, and many others.
118 weeks ago

Stanley Lee: The thing is I don't know what I can do with my electrical engineering degree and software development experience from past co-op placements in ...MoreThe thing is I don't know what I can do with my electrical engineering degree and software development experience from past co-op placements in Chicago. Chicago seems more of a financial focused city for me. My plan is basically be there for the short term (most definitely in the immediate plans if I do manage to find something there, as I want to be at London around 0.5 to 1 year before the Olympic Games there). I'm also fairly concerned about work visas as not many companies want to sponsor.
118 weeks ago

Stanley Lee This group hasn't been active for a while. I've noticed that there are very few people who are in the group. Any interesting things lately?

120 weeks ago from Vancouver

May: Hi Stanley, that is as well my perception, there is only one standard response... I am interesting in life and work in Vancouver, anyone who is ...MoreHi Stanley, that is as well my perception, there is only one standard response... I am interesting in life and work in Vancouver, anyone who is interested to share insights?
118 weeks ago

Stanley Lee: @May: What kind of lifestyle are you after? Also, what type of professional background do you have from previous experience and education? If ...More@May: What kind of lifestyle are you after? Also, what type of professional background do you have from previous experience and education? If you're after the outdoors, skiing, snowboarding, and other physical activities, Vancouver is a great place with still a smallish community feel. From your background shown on your LinkedIn profile, in terms of leadership training and coaching + entrepreneurship, it seems this place would be suitable, as this professional climate is reasonably abundant.
118 weeks ago

Deb Pickman Vancouver is my home - a fabulous city with mountain views all around. We're doing really well in the economy & have several Universities - I work at the University of British Columbia (in the Department of Theatre & Film). Spectacular campus - you can see photos & videos at http://www.ubc.ca

127 weeks ago from Vancouver

May Hi to all, I would like to learn more about Vancouver, what universities are there? How is living? Any clou how difficult it is to get a permanent residence as a german?

127 weeks ago from Vancouver

Miles Kelly: Vancouver is great. Moved here from London Feb09 as skilled worker permanent residence(PR). Number of qualifiying positions for PR recently ...MoreVancouver is great. Moved here from London Feb09 as skilled worker permanent residence(PR). Number of qualifiying positions for PR recently reduced so more difficult to get now. Also more difficult to renew 1 year work permit. Seems there are a lot of jobs available in Vancouver & property market relatively strong. Combines relaxed working environment with high quality of life (outdoor activities etc.), but it's a long way from anywhere. Sea, forests, mountains, & a lively and liveable city.
126 weeks ago

Outsmarts So whats all this about then?

138 weeks ago from Vancouver

May I can imagine. How is the labor market? Or situation for self-employed people. Are you hit hard by the crisis?

140 weeks ago from Vancouver

May Hi to all, I am either a resident, but would love to know more about Vancouver!

140 weeks ago from Vancouver

Heather van der Hoop: Vancouver stretches from seaside up to the mountains. It's great for all sorts of outdoors things and many industries flourish here!
140 weeks ago